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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
4
Monticello high school topped Manchester high 14 to 0 last Friday, breaking a seven year drought. Captain Matthiessen scored twice from inside the ten as Monticello dominated with strong line play and 12 first downs despite 62 yards in penalties against them.
Scotch Grove correspondent reports a serious two car crash at the cross roads one mile west of Scotch Grove. Cedar Rapids driver B W Eby and Scotch Grove resident R D Sanford collided. Mrs Sanford suffered a broken arm and brain concussion while others had cuts and fractures. Dwayne Eby sustained a basal skull fracture. all were taken to Monticello hospital.
The Monticello Red Cross chapter elected officers for the year: President Rev. H. Guten sohn, vice president Mrs. H. M. Carpenter, treasurer F. E. Stimson, secretary Paul Locher. The secretary will chair the roll call drive starting Nov 9. Membership is $1 with half kept locally. A St. Louis Red Cross delegate A R Corning spoke on activities and Miss Finney spoke as Jones county public health nurse.
Helgens Brothers announce their annual sale at the farm on Tuesday October 16. Auction will include 40 boars and 15 gifts of Poland China breed. A detailed notice will appear in next week's Express.
Jones county farmers Hans Ketelsen and Aitchison Bros. topped Chicago livestock sales. Ketelsen sold 60 head of 235 pound Duroc Jersey hogs at 70 dollars per cwt on September 26, while Aitchison Bros. sold 24 head of 960 pound yearlings at 9 dollars per cwt on September 27. Prices differ from last year as Jones county reports good pasture and ample feed with 75 to 80 percent of the corn crop safe from frost.
Susanna Guhler died suddenly on her way to Reformed church services in Monticello from acute dilation of the heart after months of illness. Born November 25, 1865 in Guerzen Switzerland, she married Andrew Guhler in 1883 and lived in Monticello since 1882. Funeral services were held at the Reformed church with Rev. Armin Tendick officiating.
The 1935 plates share the same design and colors as the 1932 plates with white letters and numerals on a heavy blue background. Issuance will begin at a later date when the county treasurer starts distributing 1935 licenses.
Peter Schmalfeldt, a farmer three miles north of Wyoming, received a shipment of 725 western sheep from the South Omaha market on Friday.
Zion Lutheran church in Wayne township hosts the marriage of Miss Freda Stutt and Herman Ortgies at 7 30 pm with Rev J P Willms officiating in a double ring ceremony. Relatives attend as Allan Stutt and others serve as best men. bridal party includes Louise Ortgies Selma Stutt Wilma Helgens. The gown is white satin with lace pearls and a halo of orange blossoms. bridesmaids wear hyacinth blue canary yellow and pea green satin gowns with pink and white asters. A wedding dance follows at Zimmerman hall with the Buresh orchestra. couple plans to reside on the Edward Foley farm south of Langworthy.
Two evenings left to hear Dr Zartman at the Reformed church tonight and tomorrow night. Reports praise his messages with lines about loving and appreciating his preaching and the benefit of hearing him even if traveling far. The two topics are With Jesus in the Garden and Confessing Christ with free will offering.
Mr and Mrs Carl Schlemmer of Castle Grove township celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary with a dinner at home last Sunday September 30. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Satterly of Olin. The Schlemers are respected rural residents of Castle Grove.
Pleasant Ridge School in Wyoming township led the year with a 100 percent dental honor roll. Miss Ruth Hannahs teaches nine pupils and the school was the first in Jones county to report 100 this year and the first in 1933. Rev and Mrs J Willis with Mr and Mrs Henry Seehusen left for Odell Nebraska to visit Frerk Frerichs returning next Wednesday.
Two cars collided east of Cascade Tuesday evening injuring six people. Rex Weber of Omaha and Lavonne Goetsche of Omaha were taken to a Dubuque hospital. Mrs. Weber lost an ear and Devaney and Mildred Devaney injured. Dr. James H. Devaney drove the car. six CCC boys in the other car.
Mr and Mrs Carl Zimmerman mourn the death of their four day old daughter Delores Mattie who died at John McDonald hospital last Sunday at 6 am Funeral services were held at the home of her grandfather John Reuter Monday at 2 pm Rev Paul T Gutknecht of St Johns Church officiated and burial followed at Sand Hill cemetery Mrs Zimmerman was formerly Elsie Reuter The family has the sympathy of many friends in their loss
The St Louis Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers 8 to 3 at Navin Field New York to take the first game of the World Series. The Cards held the favored odds 3 to 5 as they grabbed early key hits and steady pitching.
The marriage of Miss Selma Elizabeth Heeren and Walter Zubler occurred in Iowa Falls on Monday September 24 at 1130 am. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Ellerman. The couple plans to reside in Monticello after October 10 following a wedding trip through Wisconsin Minnesota and the Black Hills.
Harry S. Rodman as administrator of Cliff L. Main's estate seeks 15000 damages in Linn County District Court against Virginia Walter and her father Cecil Walter for Main's fatal injuries on November 27 1932. Case paused by jury drawing, moved to November term. 20 cases delayed it. Personal injury suit against the same defendants moved ahead. Plaintiffs' lawyers: Barnes Chamberlain Hanzlik Cedar Rapids Coxsee Coxsee Heiserman Monticello. Defendants' counsel: Grimm El-Mott Shuttleworth Ingersoll.
A meeting of all farmer residents in Lovell township is called for Monticello public school Monday evening October 8 at 8 o clock. The 1935 agricultural program will be discussed and farmers may vote to continue the program or go it alone. All farmers, signed or not, are urged to attend.
Miss Nellie V. Morey Jones county superintendent sponsored a study center at Monticello public school last Saturday. The morning session featured Mr. Wolfe from the department of music at Iowa State Teachers College. In the afternoon Miss Opal Porter Monticello schools director of girls physical education explained and demonstrated the Iowa plan for physical education. Teachers praised the program as very effective.
James Wilson Jr the eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Wilson Sr married Miss Rose Elizabeth Williams daughter of Aaron E Williams of Whittier. The ceremony occurred Wednesday September 26 at 8 oclock at the bride's father home in Whittier in the presence of relatives. Rev Wm J Grossheim of Monticello First Presbyterian officiated with witnesses Clara W Bedell and Malcolm A Wilson. The couple will reside in Whittier.
Twenty years ago in Monticello October 1904 saw Milton Thoeni leave on vacation to Minneapolis. Births included a daughter to Allan Pairbanks and babies to the Suters families. Rev Porter's farewell and Rev Turner’s arrival marked church events. Perry Babcock, sheriff then postmaster, died aged 80 after illness. Marriages included Herman Schatz and Emma Marck. Harry Stuhler and Florence Foley. Burials included Mrs. W A Overing Sr. and Laura Aynerson death, and Joseph Petcina death in Spokane. Other notes record Paul Petersen's Norway trip and wartime impact on business, a Langworthy birth, and a late-October marriage Nellie Sutherland to Earl Rummell.
The plumbing shop once used by Harry Soule is now run by joint tenants LaVern Ryerson moves his barber shop from the Suter building into the front half of the Soule office. The rear portion houses Lyle Chadwell's plantbins shop. Chadwell, with a home shop for over a year, seeks an uptown location for personal and telephone access.
Gladys Postel daughter of Mr and Mrs Lem Postel of Castle Grove township wed Clare Adams son of Mrs William Netee t at Ananesa last Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Harry Greene of the Methodist Episcopal church. The couple were attended by Miss Laura Lehman and Alva Hinrichs.
The Monticello Red Cross chapter issues an urgent call for discarded clothing for those in need. Men’s suits, women’s and children’s wear, underwear, shoes, and overcoats are requested, coordinated by Mrs. Asa P. Lambert to aid during the coming winter.
Anamosa High School defeated Mount Vernon 38 to 7 in a Friday night game at Anamosa. Lazio, Mershon, Weiderman and Paul scored for Anamosa with Lazio opening on a 50 yard kickoff return. Other Friday results include Iowa 34 and Drake 9. Wartburg 8. Augustana 21. and Jacob Gasser Sr. of Atkins killed in Mapleton Minn. automobile crash.
Taminola Camp Fire girls sold forget-me nets for disabled World War I veterans on the Argonne drive anniversary. Miriam Lovell led distribution and won top sales honors, followed by Lilian Locher. Florence Metzenberg of the Monticello VFW auxiliary thanked townspeople for support.
Wallace M. Short, Palm-Tube candidate for governor of Iowa, will speak in Monticello next Monday afternoon at 2 o clock in the opera house.
Monticello schools showcase weekly events with pep meeting highlights led by Ada Egeer and Helen Holst. The English and American literature clubs presented poems and reports while students from eighth and seventh grade enjoyed picnics.
Thomas I George died suddenly at his father’s Lovell township home after a long auto trip to Monticello. Survived by wife Hazel Pilkinton and two daughters Janice and Annabelle, he was 34 and had lived near Sioux City for fourteen years. The service was held at Monticello Congregational Church with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
The Monticello Rotary and Rotary Anns hosted a 6:15 PM dinner in the high school gym for Monticello public school teachers. L. A. Iverson welcomed attendees, with Supt. A. B. Grimes introducing each teacher. A program featured solos, readings, tumbling by trained girls, a flute duet, and a Red Cross talk by A. R. Corning.
Emma Siemers Ricklefs died at her Bowen's Prance home this morning. Funeral services set for 10:30 Sunday at St Matthew's Lutheran Church and 11 at the church with burial at the family home. She is survived by children Minnie Elmer Elsie Edna of Cedar Rapids Mrs Ben Behrends Lowell township and Mrs William Barrack Bancroft SD. Daughter of Henry and Mrs Siemers of Wayne Center.
A. H. Malcolm of the Iowa state board of assessment and review will visit Monticello City Hall on Wednesday October 10 to help retailers of northern Jones county prepare their second sales tax returns. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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