Jones County Court Opens September Term with Docket Assignments
Hon. Charles J. Haas opened the September term of the Jones county district court last Monday. The grand jury reported for duty. The county bar held a luncheon at the Gillen hotel. Assignments included criminal cases State vs. Lucas and Grimm and law docket cases set for October 9 and October 7. Probate motions scheduled for October 7 and 8. Several mandamus and equity cases received time to plead. some divorces noted.
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Charles J. Haas
Jones County District Court
Jones County
Gillen Hotel
Haas
State
Lucas
Grimm
Wanda Bullock
Ray Coyle
Delores McMahon
George Rauch
Sutcliff
Morrison, Inc
Anamosa Lumber Company
Rena Folkers
D. C. McCormick
Pearl Swanson
J. D. Strong
B.D. McCain
Andrew E. Fairchild
Emlin A. McNamara
Edward Boos
Iowa Supreme Court
Jones’ County
Elsie Mac ‘Adley
Mark Cross
Carl Ortgies
J. E. Tyler
M. E. Buckner
Augusta H.farley
Dillon Behnke
Henry 8. Hanken
Martha K. Heiken
William Oletal
Monticelloe Glaire
G. Ankner
Frank Noaky
R. Hi. Balster
Lillian Bees
Gabriel J. Bees
Wm. G. Schoon
Mary Breen
Brula Ely
Robert Ely
Anna M. McGuire
Oscar Coleson
Nellie T. Atherton
Chas. M. Atherton
Frederick T. Cassidy
Mae M. Cassidy
Jones County Fair Draws Wide Eastern Iowa Attention
Jones County Fair attracts visitors from 28 Iowa counties eight states and two foreign countries for a single day last August. Sergeant Clarence Day says the event has become a regional classic with about 1400 questionnaire responses at the highway patrol exhibit aiding road traffic planning. Local officials credit Farm Bureau 4 H groups farm women organizations churches and community support for the fair’s growing prestige across eastern Iowa.
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Iowa
Jones County
Clarence B. Day
Highway Patrol
Buicl
Sergeant Day
Iowa City
Monticello
Jones
Farm Bureau
4-H
Farm Women
Jones County Fair Association
P T A Opens New Year At Monticello School
The Monticello Parent-Teachers association started its year in the public school auditorium last Thursday. Five new teachers were introduced Miss Fernice Hudson Miss Esther Lindenmeyer Miss Dorothy Dwelle Miss Lucille Conzett and Miss Laura Bower. Charles Kreeb and Arlene Balster gave cornet and tuba solos. Rev Samuel Gutenkohn hosted and Mrs Earl DeShaw welcomed the faculty. Dr Garvin from Dubuque University spoke on preserving democracy values. He noted citizen voting powers and the need to elect reputable leaders. The talk drew a daughter helper from Center Junction high school. Refreshments followed in the domestic science room.
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Monticello
Parent-Teachers Association
Publc
Fernice Hudson
Esther Lindenmeyer
Dorothy Dwelle
Lucille Conzett
Laura Bower
Charles Kreeb
Arlene Balster
Lyle McMullen
Samuel Gutengohn
Earl de- Shaw
Grimes
Garvin
Dubuque University
Mrs Elmer Hubbard Dies at Home in Monticello at 68
Mrs. Elmer Hubbard, 68, died at her Monticello home after a long illness. Born December 26, 1871 in Troy Mills, she moved to Monticello as a child and spent most of her life there. Survived by husband Elmer Hubbard and seven children, plus 16 grandchildren, with one son dying in infancy. Funeral services were held September 29 at Iverson funeral home under Rev. William J. Grossheim. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
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Elmer Hubbard
Monticello
Emma. Locs
Iverson
William J. Grossheim
Presbyterian Church
Yola Rodman
Carolman
Springville
Hubbard
Earl DeShaw
Oakwood Cemetery
Allen G. Rodman
Troy Mills
Beatty
Clark Ubbard
Des Moines
H. E. Dudgcha
East St. Louis
Max Wilson
Waterloo
Herman
LaMotte
Maurice’ Cook
Shawano
Wis
Ae Hubbard
Owego
N. Y
Clarence Northrop
Rockford, St
Arthur
I. M. Rodman
P. H. Schlatter
Decorah
Walderbach Gall wed in Ryan ceremony
Miss Helen Walderbach daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Walderbach of Ryan wed George Gall of Janesville Wis in St Patrick s church Ryan officiated by Rev Patrick Molloy Attendants were Miss Alberta Barkus and Francis Sullivan A three course breakfast followed at Glen Charles hotel Manchester The couple plan a wedding trip to St Louis before settling in Janesville where the groom is in business
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Helen Walderbach
Ben Walderbach
Ryan
George Gall
Janesville
Wis
St. Patrick’s Church
Patrick Molloy
Alberta Barkus
Waterloo
Francis Sullivan
Glen Charles
Manchester
Plan to Assist Crippled Tots Clinic in Dubuque under state program
The plan, organized by the Jones County Medical Society and the State Service for Crippled Children, surveys crippled children in the county for a free clinic at Mercy Hospital Dubuque on October 11. Dr Arthur Steindler and other orthopedic surgeons will examine about 150 children, with Dr L L Jackson assisting. Parents with heart complications may arrange through their family physician for exam.
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Jones County “Medical Society
Evil
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
State Service For
Arthur Steindler
Jackson County
Dubuque County
L. L. Jackson
Children’s* Hospital
Steindler
Monticello Junior Class Magazine Drive Starts Oct 7
Monticello High School launches its annual magazine drive to raise funds for the junior-senior banquet next spring. Prizes are offered by publishing companies to encourage sales and community support is requested.
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Monticello High School
Leon Liddy Join Air Corps Bound for France Field
Leon Liddy formerly of Monti cello sailed last Sunday on the City of Norfolk for the Panama Canal Zone to take a War Department Air Corps position at France Field. After initial aerodynamics training at Middletown Pennsylvania he received his rating and permanent appointment to the corps that keeps Army planes ready for any emergency.
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Leon Liddy
Monticello
Norfolk
Panama Canal
War Department Air Corps
France Field
Government Assembly
Middletown
Leon
Mission Festival Planned by Evangelical and Reformed Church
The Evangelical and Reformed church will hold its annual mission festival with morning services at 10 30 and an evening service at 8 led by Rev. Clarence Koehler of Wheatland. Special music will be provided by a large vested choir directed by Mrs A H Tendick. The events are open to the public.
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Evangelical and Reformed Church
Clarence Koehler
Wheatland
A. H. Tendick
Atend
Beardsley Trial Set for Saturday in Anamosa
The assault case involving Ralph Beardsley star guard of the Anamosa Blue Raiders and three Manchester men will be tried Saturday at 10 o clock before Judge Ray Echternacht in Anamosa. Swift of Manchester asks for venue transfer claiming prejudice. County Attorney Watre Rees of Anamosa will represent the state.
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Ralph Beardsley
Anamosa Blue Raiders
Manchester Ung
Ray Echternacht
Ray Stimpaon
Bovis
Watre, Rees
Anamosa
Helgens Bros to Hold Fall Hog Sale Near Monticello
The Helgens Bros of Monticello plan their annual fall sale of boars and gilts on Thursday October 10 at the Louis Helgens place six miles southeast of Monticello. Auctioneers H S Duncans William Null and Lee Rebee will conduct the sale starting at 1 o clock. The herd includes sires King Black Diamond Champ Master and Pure Gold and is advertised as cholera immune and in demand by packers. Ed Helgens is president of the Iowa Felend China Breeders Association.
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Helgens Bros
Monticello
Stone Devens
Louis Helgens Place
Montic
H. S. Duncans
William Null
Lee Rebee
Helgens
Téwa Felend China Breeders Association
Licenses to Wed Issued by Clerk in Last Week
Leigh Pearson clerk of courts issued marriage licenses to Maynard Ethan Winn and Clara Maxine DeLosh both of Center Junction Ellis Sackett 29 of Monticello and Josephine Puetz 31 of Scotch Grove.
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Leigh Pearson
Maynard Ethan ‘Winn
Center Junction
Maxine DeLosh
Ellis Sackett
Monticello
Josephine Puetz
Scotch Grove
Heavy cattle shipments persist into Monticello area
Cattle shipments from and into Monticello remained active last week with multiple carloads. From area suppliers including W. H. Ward Sheridan Kansas and Casgoday Kansas transit to Monticello. Monthly totals for September record 86 shipments to and from Monticello.
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Monticello
W. H. Ward
Sheridan
Wyo
George Lawrence
Beaumont
Kans
John Kurt, Jr
Casgoday
Kansas
Clarence Kurt
Kansas City
Fagan Bros
Nick Kurt
Eli
Nebr
Los Angeles
Calif
Gilbert Becker
George Rickels
George’ Kurt
Antone Knepper
Joe Kenneally
Chris Reiter
Orvel Skahill
And
Carney Brog
Accident involves Harrison Bohlken on Monticello Cascade road
Harrison Bohlken of Monticello and Carl Frudden of Dubuque collided on the Monticello Cascade road September 25 while Frudden tried to pass Bohlken as the latter turned into a sideroad. Both drivers were shaken. Frudden’s car sustained about 100 dollars damage and the truck was only slightly damaged.
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Harrison Bohlken
Monticello
Carl Frudden
Dubuque
Republican Rally in Monticello Slated for Thursday Evening
Monticello republicans invite party supporters to the first campaign rally at the community building this evening. Hon. Guy T. Linville of Cedar Rapids will speak at 8 o clock. All county and district candidates will be present and introduced to attendees.
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Monticello
Guy T. Linville
Cedar Rapids
Republicans Rally At Center Junction
Large crowd fills Center Junction high school gym for a Tuesday Republican rally. Judge W A McCullough of Clinton speaks as candidates are introduced.
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Center Junction
W. A. McCullouds
Clinton
Willkie greets Independence crowds in Iowa campaign tour
Wendell Willkie spoke to large crowds in Independence and Dubuque Iowa with Monticello delegates noting his frank, neighborly manner. The piece highlights his populist appeal the trust it builds among farmers and small towns and calls his demeanor a strength in rallying support.
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Wendell Willkie
Willkie
White House
Jones
Hospital News From Hepors Hospital
John McDonald hospital reports Miss Marie Oltman of Monticello underwent tonsillectomy this week and is recovering well. Other patients include Thomas Grapes of Well and Mrs Henry Carpenter who left October 1. Newborns are a son to Mr and Mrs William Ehits of Monticello born September 27 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Cecil Goettsch of Monticello born September 28 a boy to Mr and Mrs Edmund Wacker of Scotch Grove and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Galen Hein of Monticello.
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John McDonald Hospital
Marie Oltman
Monticello
Thomas Grapes
Henry Carpenter
William Ehits
Cecil Goettsch
Edmund Wacker
Scotch Grove
Galen Hein
Local residents to register for draft October 16
About 1b percent of Monticello's population or 875 persons are expected to register for the federal defense draft Wednesday, Oct. 16, according to county auditor George Speust. Registrars for the 28 precincts are not yet announced, and election boards may not serve.
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Monticello
George Speust
Specht
Car Registrations Made at Anamosa
New cars were registered in the county treasurer office during the last week including Farmers Elevator Martello Chevrolet W C Westphal Olin Buick J C Becks Monticello Oldsmobile E Hanek Monticello Ford and Mrs Del McVay and her son Har old who visited Mr McVay at University hospital for a minor operation Tuesday. He is much better and expects to return home soon.
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Farmers Elevator Company
Martello
Chevrolet
W. C. Westphal
Olin
Buick
J. C. Becks
Monticello
E. Hanek
Ford
del McVay
Harold
Mr. McVay
University Hospital
Forget-me-not Sale Nets $47.66 Saturday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary committee ran the annual forget-me-not sale for disabled World War I veterans. About 497 flowers were disposed of and receipts totaled $47.06. The committee praised the event's success.
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Nets
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Matthiessen to Show New Olds Saturday
C. J. Matthiessen announced this week that the new LIAL Oldsmobile will be on display at the Matthiessen Auto and Supply Company Saturday. The new car offers many new features and is improved in appearance and performance over the 1940 model.
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C. J. Matthiessen
Oldsmobile
Matthiessen Auto and Supply Company
Local Woman Wins Award for Superior Letter on Willkie
Mrs. W. H. Burriehter received kitchen knives for the best letter of the week on The Politicalrade broadcast via WMT. The letter praises Wendell Willkie, attacks Franklin Roosevelt, and argues for defense and an end to pro-British policy.
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Willkie
W. H. Burriehter
WMT
Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
One Indictment From September Grand Jury
The September term grand jury filed one indictment against Earl Grimm of Anamosa for intoxication, the sole charge found. Foreman Guy Thompson led the panel, which also reported on the county jail poor farm and men’s reformatory after routine inspections. Other jurors included Louis Buckholtz, Harold Hartman, Frank Ruley, Morris Fay, J L Knepper, and George Manternach.
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Sptember
Guy Thompson
Rome Township
Louis Buckholtz
South Madison
Harold Hartman
Jackson
Frank Ruley
Oxford Junction
Morris Fay
Fairview
J. L. Knepper
East Richland
George Manternach
Wayne
Local social notes from Estherville area events
Mr and Mrs John Van Bergen of St Anagar Mrs PC Winters of Waterloo and Mr Com of Cedar Falls visited with Mrs John Boss last Tuesday They were schoolmates in Switzerland Mr and Mrs Arthur Hultgren and daughter Delores and Miss Lav Yonne Peterson of McGregor were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Clyde Clough Rev Wm J Grossheim preached at Forrest Chapel Homecoming drew a large crowd Mr and Mrs Will Burrichter visited Lost Nation with Mr and Mrs Frank Ruggeberg then went to Davenport on business Friends in Monticello learned of Helen Jollys marriage to Clarence Hanson in the prior day Mrs Ralph Rowe attended a bridge luncheon at the Gillen hotel Anamosa Miss Rose Wilcox high school music supervisor in Marion and Miss Genevieve Watters of Springville visited with Dr and Mrs L J Swift and Mr and Mrs A B Grimes Tom Nancy and Janis planned a weekend trip to West Union and to attend the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Miss Huldah Veet and Miss Marjorie James Monticello teachers spent the weekend at Mount Vernon with the Feet family Lucille Huibregtse and Robin Lee Probert of Oak Park Ill spent weekend with Mr and Mrs O H Huibregtse Misses Vivian Bancroft Eleanor Schooler Decorah teachers visited Mrs Bancroft and Mrs Schooler and Miss Bancroft at the Bun kers in Muscatine The American Legion auxiliary held the first card party of the season with a large turnout The next event is set for Thursday October 10 Local ad notes advertise bifocal glasses and related optical services
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John van Bergen
St. Anagar
PC. Winters
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
John Boss
Switzerland
Arthur Hultgren
Delores
Lavyonne Peterson
McGregor
Clyde Clough
Wm. J. Grossheim
Forrest Chapel
Lucille Huibregtse
Robin Lee Probert
Oak Fark
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Karl M. Keyes
O. D—Ady
Herman Neer
Alfred Ross
Coggan
Norer
Frank Linder
Savannah
GOP Women Form Groups Across Jones County
Republican women in six Jones county localities organize units allied with the county group formed at Ant Mosaic. Officers elected include Merle Meeks as president and H Rodman as first vice president. A Monticello rally drew an enthusiastic crowd and set a goal of one thousand members with upcoming meetings and speakers.
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Jones County
Antmosa
Merle Meeks
Martello
H. Rodman
Monticello
Henry Krause
Hale
C. R. Smith
Onslow
J. Snyder
Anamosa
Ralph Bone
James Remley
George Lyon
George Sears
Center Junction
Irma Sanford
W. Clark
Wyoming
Lee Sherrill
H. Kruse
C. Steck
V. Schneiter
F. W. Ecklund
Olin Howie
Lucille Yount
Bone
Steck
Rodman
Schneiter
Tipton Tigers Set To Face Monti Panthers In Key Clash
Tipton undefeated in two starts leads the Mid-Six and shares the Eastern Iowa top spot as they prep for a big Friday game with Monti Panthers. Coaches note the Tigers have speed power and scoring potential but suffered fumbles in a 6-0 opener and a 13-6 win over Mount Vernon. Panthers coach Emil Klumpar prepares for possible lineup changes as Schreiner Chapter Order of the Eastern Star holds its fall meeting Monday at the Masonic temple with social hour to follow.
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Tipton Tigers
Monti Panthers
Tipton
Iowa
Tigers
Maquoketa
Monti
Cardinals
Mount Vernon Maroons
Marty O'Connor
Tipton Field
Panthers
Emil Klumpar
Schreiner Chapter Order of the Astern Star
Masonic Temple
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James Bender
Esther Bender
J. C. Bender
Samuel Garvin
Panama Canal Zone
Beardsley
Independence
Wendell L. Willkie
Express
Matthiessen
District Court
Earl Grimm
GOP
R. J. Bone
G. Sears
Tipton’s
Elas
Marion
L Pet. Anamosa Te
Tipton Eee
West Liberty
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