P T A Opens Year With Dinner In Monticello Gym
The Monticello Parent Teachers Association opened its year with a dinner in the public school gym last Friday. Dr. Harry Williams of the state university spoke on physical factors in student achievement. Mrs. Boyd Shannon presided and outlined plans for monthly evening meetings and future program chairs.
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P.T.A
Monticello
Parent-Teachers Association
Harry Williams
Psychology Department
The
State University
Williams
Parent-Teachers' Association
Boyd Shannon
Publc
Hogan elected president of Associated Students of Journalism
Bob Hogan son of Dr and Mrs M F Hogan was elected president of the Associated Students of Journalism at the state University. He has served as assistant sports editor night news editor and is currently sports editor of the Daily Iowan. Last year he chaired the Pica Ball for journalism students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hogan
Mra
M. F. Hogan
Associated Students of Journalism
State University
Bob
Iowa City
Daily Iowan
Students of Journalism
Iowa
Pica
Anamosa Beats West Branch in Fast Game
Anamosa outscored West Branch 12 to 6 in a quick contest. Robertson of Anamosa was held in check by West Branch’s sturdy defense led by H. Westphal Scheer and Shover, while Newhard stood out on both sides. Thompson, Jensen, and Pedersen starred for West Branch with solid defense and offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
West Branch
Egridsters
Robertson
H. Westphal
Scheer
Shover
Newhard
Thompson
Jensen
Pedersen
Two Monticello Houses Sold In Recent Transactions
W H Null reports two Monticello house sales in the past ten days. The A Guhler residence sold to William Helgens for 1200 dollars. the Ed Wirth property occupied by Mrs Will Stebels sold to Milton Stott for 900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Null
Monticello
A. Guhler
William Helgens
B P W Tells State Officers at Maples Inn Meeting
Miss Helen Irwin first state vice president spoke at the B P W club gathering at Maples Inn. The program featured a dramatic reading by Harriet Brindle, two solos by Mary Elaine Burrichter, and piano accompaniment by Mary Lucille Rickless. Guests included Edna Romer, Lilian Smith, Armella Hoffman, Polly Prahm, and local officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Irwin
Maples Inn
Mildred Meyer
Adelaide Gray
Minnie Rickless
Harriet Brindley
Mary Elaine Burrichter
Mary Lucille Rickless
Miss Irwin
National Federation of Business and Professional Clubs
Edna Romer
Maquoketa
State Magazine
Lillian Smith
DeWitt
6Th District
Armella Hoffman
Polly Prahm
Corn Husking Contest Set for October in Jones County
The Jones County Farm Bureau sponsors a corn husking contest in the last week of October with the county winner advancing to the state event in Benton County in early November. A five member committee led by J. McConaughy will organize, set dates, and handle details. Farmers with eligible fields should contact committee members or the county agent, and entrants may pick up or request enrollment forms at the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
J. ©. McConaughy
Farm Bureau
Glenn Sones
Anamosa
J. E. Porter
Lee Streets
Scotch Grove
A. C. Lincoln
Wyoming
August Hansen
Oxford Junction
General Committee
Rhatigan Baby Burned By Lye
Jimmy Jo Rhatigan, year old son of Mr and Mrs Irvin Rhatigan, suffered facial and leg burns from lye last Saturday at home. While Mrs Rhatigan answered a phone the child opened a cupboard and got the lye can. he was found crying with burns near the eye and rushed to McDonald hospital for treatment.
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Jimmy Jo
Irvin Rhatigan
Lye
Ruth Schneider Weds Orlando Null in Monticello Ceremony
Ruth Schneider and Orlando Null were married Friday October 2 at 8 am at the Grimes home with Rev. William Grossheim officiating in front of ten relatives. The couple, graduates of Monticello schools, will reside in Monticello where Null works for Franklin Equipment. a breakfast, waffle supper, and dance followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Schneider
Orlando Null
Gesina Null
Arch B. Grimes
William Grossheim
Tommy Grimes
Monticello
Null
Franklin Equipment Company
Jones Home Project Booth Wins Fourth at Dairy Cattle Congress
Mrs. Harlan Russell state county chair of the Jones County Farm Bureau reports the home project booth earned fourth place with 736 of 1000 points at the Dairy Cattle Congress. Judge Sarah Porter Ellis praised the Marketing for the Farm Woman feature scoring 380 of 400. Demonstration Feeding the Sick by Mrs. Andy Hoffman and Mrs. Merle Murfield of Martelle also received praise. Russell says incomplete organization cost points and two townships were not organized, plans to organize remaining townships to improve next year's state-wide standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Russell
Jones County Farm Bureau
Dairy Cattle Congress
Sarah Porter Ellis
Andy Hoffman
Merle Murfield
Martelle
Ellis
Russell
Beery to Tour in 1936 Silver Domed Trailer De Luxe
W A Beery plans a 1936 gypsy road trip in a new twenty one foot silver domed trailer De Luxe built by a Webster City firm. The unit features insulated walls a drop leaf table turned beds dressers a running water sink a 100 pound ice box a 15 gallon shower and six electric fixtures with radio wiring.
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W.A. Beery
W. A. Beery
Webster City
Married 60 Years On Monday Oct 6
Mr and Mrs William H Lambert longtime Monticello residents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a family dinner hosted by their son Dr Asa Lambert The couple born in Virginia wed Oct 5 1878 and moved to Iowa then Monticello in 1886 They have seven children 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Lambert
Monticello
Asa Lambert
Mr. Lambert
Dayton
Virginia
Virginia Smith
Pendleton County
West Virginia
Dickson
Iowa
Morning Sun
Lamberts
Lambert
Mrs. Lambert
Alpha
Charles
John
Asa
Ralph
Dan Smith
Joseph
Henry
Rebecca Swartz
Salih Schneider
Maggie Schrader
Ida Erstad
San Antonio
Texas
Coy Lambert
Violet Lambert Lewis
Hugh Lambert
Charles Lam
County Wide Drive Offers Diphtheria and Smallpox Immunizations
The Jones County Medical Association, with cooperation from the Iowa State Medical Association and local organizations, launches a county wide drive offering diphtheria immunization for $1 and smallpox vaccination for 50 cents. Anamosa schools October 13–14, Onslow October 15, and Wyoming October 16 provide the immunizations, with higher regular prices after these dates. Luella Kennedy will inspect children through sixth grade and assist with organization.
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Jones County Medical Association
State Department of Health
Committee On Child Health
Iowa State Medical Association
The
County Medical Association
Anamosa
Onslow
Wyoming
Jones County
Luella Kennedy
Ray Thomas Volunteers To Fight Racine Cigar Store Fire
Rays Thomas and Max OBrien, fraternity brothers, acted as volunteer firefighters in Iowa City last week. They entered the Racine cigar store basement to combat a blaze that damaged four businesses for a total of 20900 dollars. Ray, son of Commander Raymond G. Thomas, helped supervise entry and fought smoke through multiple dives arranging a hose attack.
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Ray Thomas
Raymond G. Thomas
Racine
Iowa City
Ray
Max O’brien
Phi Delta Theta
New Office Man Joins Farmers' Implement Co Monticello
Jerry Macheak of Lamont accepts a position as office man for the Farmers' Implement Co in Monticello. He previously worked at Osage for eighteen months in a similar role and studied at the University of Iowa and Columbia University in Dubuque. He and his wife room at the Bert Hubbard residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Macheak
Lamont
Farmers’ Implement Company
Monticello
Osage
Mr. Macheak
University of Iowa
Columbia University
Dubuque
Bert Hubbard
Spooner Joins Cornell Freshman Football Squad
Robert Spooner son of Mrs L O Spooner joins Cornell college Mount Vernon freshman football squad as a backfield candidate. Two games are scheduled Grinnell October 31 and Coe November 7 with the freshman team set to travel to Grinnell and Coe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Spooner
L. O. Spooner
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Spooner
Grinnell
Coe
Donnelly Second in State Dairy Cattle Judging
Wendell Donnelly official tester for the Anamosa Cow Testing Association placed second in the statewide dairy cattle judging contest at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo last week. He received a combination pen and pencil set for his judging skill as fifty eight testers from across the state competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Donnelly
Anamosa Cow Testing Association
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Donnelly
Out Of Town Couple Wed At Local Mayor's Office
Albert Nordstrom son of Mr and Mrs Charles Nordstrom of St Joseph Missouri and Helen Watts daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Watts of Cascade wed Saturday at 6:00 p.m. in the local mayor office with Fred McLaughlin officiating The bridegrooms sister Mrs Weyrick was matron of honor and Fred Nordstrom acted as best man The couple plan to reside in St Joseph Missouri where Nordstrom will return to cabinet maker work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nordstrom
Charles Nordstrom
St. Joseph
Helen Watts
Will Watts
Cascade
Fred McLaughlin
Wyrick
Fred Nordstrom
St. Joseph, Mo
Dr Ralph Redmond Plans Vacation Before Career Move
Dr Ralph Redmond son of Mr and Mrs T M Redmond arrived here last Sunday for a vacation with his parents before deciding on a permanent location for medical practice. He has just completed a four year internship at Jersey City Medical Center recently dedicated by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Redmond
T. M. Redmond
Redmond
Jersey City Medical Center
Iowa Town Seeks Road Safety Reform In 1937 Plan
W Earl Hall president of the Town Safety council urges drivers to reduce highway deaths from 574 in 1936 to 275 in 1937 by pledging to drive carefully at reasonable speeds observe signals avoid passing on hills take curves right side signal turns stay alert and keep vehicles well inspected to protect children passengers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Earl Hall
Town Safety Council
90 year old Henry Rodick fractures hip after fall
Henry Rodick 90, longtime Jones county resident and Franco Prussian War veteran born in Germany, fell on his home steps fracturing his hip. He served in eight battles and earned a bravery medal. His recovery is expected slow but hopeful and Mrs Rodick aided him at the scene.
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Henry Roddick
Jones County
Rodick
Mr. Rodick
Wiesedemeer
France
United States
Community groups plan dedication for highways 13 and 10
A committee from Manchester Strawberry Point and Edgewood announces a program for dedicating the final links of highways 13 and 10 at Backbone state park Sunday. Gaps from Strawberry Point to Edgewood and from Manchester north to Strawberry Point have been recently surfaced. Dr. J A Edwards died at University hospital Town City from injuries in a Marshalltown crash.
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Manchester
Strawberry Point
Edgewood
Backbone State Park
J. A. Edwards
Oakdale
University Hospital
Town City
Marshalltown
H. L. Beye
Jim Hines
Elkader
Dan Shine
Littleport
Albert Cornwell
Monticello Centennial Parade Plans Oct 14 15
Monticello hosts a centennial celebration October 14 and 15 with a giant eight foot diameter birthday cake and 100 candles. Stores display antiques and historic windows while a parade led by Indians and a pioneer wagon honors early settlers. Volume includes exhibits, programs, and traffic precautions.
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Monticello
Cropp and Drexler Wed in Monticello Nuptials
Miss Ruth J. Cropp and Elmer Drexler were married at Sacred Heart church in Monticello on Wednesday October 7. Rev. A L Lorenz officiated with Leona Chaloupka as bridesmaid and Arthur Holub as best man. The couple planned a ten day trip to Minneapolis before settling in the John Miller house on Maple Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth J. Cropp
Elmer Drexler
Sacred Heart Church
Monticello
A. L. Lorenz
Leona Chaloupka
Arthur Holub
Miss Chaloupka
G. L. Cropp
Frank Drexler
Prairieburs
Business College
Cedar Rapids
United States Army
Hawaii
Drexler
Shomont Dairy
Margaret McNeill Under Emergency Appendectomy
Margaret McNeill daughter of Mr and Mrs A J H McNeill underwent an emergency appendectomy at University Hospital in Iowa City last Saturday night. The University of Iowa junior is reported doing very well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McNeill
A. J. H. McNeill
University Hospital
Iowa City
Miss MrNeill
The
State University
Woman Works a Man’s Job for Eighteen Years
Mrs. Lulu Miller from Monticello, long employed by Hall Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, has spent 18 years grinding pins, making shovels, and drilling. She keeps a full schedule, raises five sons, and remains healthy while denying retirement. Her sons live in Davenport, Long Beach, Monticello, Cedar Rapids, and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Miller
Monticello
Hall Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapids
Miller
Calif
Pete
Harry
Nevin
Funeral services held for J L Finch in Cedar Rapids and Wyoming
John Louis Finch former Cedar Rapids resident died at his daughter's home in Cedar Rapids Sunday. He leaves a wife married in 1893 Anamosa and three sons Louis Freeman and Laurence all of Cedar Rapids two daughters Mrs John O'Brien Cedar Rapids and Florence Finch of Wyoming. Also two sisters Mrs Ella Rhodes Portal North Dakota and Mrs May Peacock Urbana Illinois a brother Freeman Finch Hubbard Oregon and thirteen grandchildren. Services were at Turner chapel at 1:30 pm Tuesday with burial at 3:30 pm in Wyoming. Dr A A Brooks conducted the rites.
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John Louis Finch
Cedar Rapids
Wyoming
John O’brien
First
Finch
Anamosa
Louis
Freeman
Laurence
John O'Brien
Florence Finch
Ella Rhodes
Portal
DeMolay Order Elects Officers at Mason Temple Meeting
George Washington chapter of the Order of DeMolay elected officers for the coming year at its regular meeting held at the Masoni c Temple last night. Rex Hodson was named master councilor with Sidney Schweitzer senior councilor John Hiller junior councilor and Carl Hodson DeMolay Dad filling other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washinton
The
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Rex Hodson
Sidney Schweitzer
John Hiller
Carl Hodson
Women Of County To Meet At Center Junction Rally
A Republican women's rally at Center Junction M E church is set for Wednesday October 14 with a picnic lunch at noon. Mrs Wood of Sioux City a candidate for secretary of state will speak in the afternoon. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
M. E
Wood
Sioux City
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Shannon
Lee Byerly
Nellie V. Morey
Harriet Cunningham
Cunningham
Grimes
A. B. Grimes
Dale McConnell
Supt
A. S
Rhatigan
Charles Sloan
Geneva
Neb
Jones County Club
Bert
Glen Lambert
Levon Lambert
LaVern Lambert
Mildred Yousse
Everett Lambert
Gertrude Lambert Bartlett
Ruth Lambert
Doring
Donald
Billie Joe
Allen Lambert
Geraldine Seedorff
Dewain
Dale Yousse
Dorothy
Billy Bartlett
Gene Hartford
June
Carroll Lambert
Mr. and
Mrs. W. Wf. Lambert
Farmers’ Implement Co
Cornell
Henry Rodick
Smartwear
Schultz
Lsted
F. E. Stimson
Presbyterian Church
First Street
Steve Hoag
Ford
Committee On Law and Order
Riess Stuhler
Lyle McMullen
Millington F. Carpenter
Welccome
F. D. McLaughlin
J. L. Finch
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