Cascade woman electrocuted while doing laundry
Mrs. Irene Kehoe Lehner, 34, of Cascade, was electrocuted at 11:30 last Monday while tending family washing. She touched a live plug near a wet floor, dying within an hour. Survived by husband James M. Lehner and four children, with funeral at St. Martin's Cascade.
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James M. Lehner
Cascade
Joan
Biteman
Lehner
Dubuque
Irene Kehoe
Matthew
Bridget Kehoe
Cushing
Iowa
Wallingford
Kehoe
Monticello
Irene
Teachtara‘ Soolleve
Cedar Falls
Moline
James Matthew Lehner
Sacred Heart
Rock Island
Muscatine
Estherville
Leonard
Des Moines
Joe Trunk
Bernard
Martin
Cedar Rapids
Francis
Fort Dodge
Thomas Garey
Sioux City
Charles Orr
James M. Lehmer
St. Martin’s Church
Thomas J. Rooney
St. Martin's Church
George Coon Now Able To Get Around In Chair
A note from Mr and Mrs Clarence Coon of Cherokee reports their son George Peyton recovering from infantile paralysis. Quarantined for a time he can now move about his home in a wheel chair a gift from friends. He will turn eleven in two weeks and readers are invited to send cards to Monticello. The Coon family includes Robert a high school freshman and Charles a four year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Coon
George Peyton
George
Monticello
Mr. Coon
Cherokee
Robert
Charles
DeMolay Chapter Elects New Officers at Meeting
George Washington DeMolay chapter elected six officers for the next six months at a regular meeting last Monday night. New officers include Master Councilor Howard McLaughlin Senior Councilor Marvin Holst Center Junction Junior Councilor Myric Shover Scribe Richard Calkins Treasurer James Ricklefs. They plan a dancing party next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Howard McLaughlin
Marvin Holst
Center Junction
Myric Shover
Richard Calkins
James Ricklefs
Rotary Club Discusses Good Fellowship in Monticello
Monticello Rotary club met last Monday evening with Rotarian M. F. Hogan in charge. A paper on good fellowship was read and two visitors spoke briefly, Dr. Dalan of Anamosa and Father A. L. Lorenz, pastor of Sacred Heart church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
500 Iowans Attend National Legion Convention Parade
Five hundred Iowans in corn caps marched in the Boston parade led by Maurice Oshill Cedar Rapids state commander as the American Legion convention took place in Boston. Notables included Hanford MacNider Mason City U S minister to Canada and other state officers. Waterloo legionaires displayed in 1917 style. The Fort Dodge Cherokee drum corps and the Iowa Falls quartet joined a large color guard and the Waterloo band performed the Iowa Corn Song amid cheers from veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Oshill
Cedar Rapids
American Legion
Boston
Iowa
Hanford MacNider
Mason City
U. S
Canada
Waterloo Legionaires
Fort Dodge
Cherokee
Iowa Falls
Legionaire Chieftains
Waterloo
Death Claims Hannah Fadley After Stroke at 73
Mrs. Hannah Fadley daughter of Stephen and Lavina Leggett died at her home last Sunday October 6 after a paralytic stroke three weeks earlier. She was born Hannah Pearl Leggett August 18 1857 at Fayette and married Jarrett Fadley January 23 1881. Survived by five children two brothers and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Fadley home Tuesday afternoon led by Rev. Leonard Duckett and burial was in South Mineral cemetery near Onslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Fadley
Jarrett Fadley
Scotch Grove Township
Schultz Bros. Opens 5c to $1 Store in Schoon Building
Schultz Bros. 5c to $1 store plans a formal opening in the Schoon building Saturday October 11 at 9 am. Manager W J Luck oversees unpacking as four Chicago crews install fixtures after a recent carload arrival. This marks the 32nd Schultz Bros. store with prior ties to Columbus and West Bend Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schultz Bros
Schoon
W. J. Luck
Chicago
H. V. Schultz
S. Pittinger
J. Miller
O. Miller
Will Zimmerman Nears Return Home After Crash
Will Zimmerman of Amber and his wife were injured when their car sideswiped near Flandreau South Dakota about forty miles from Sioux Falls. They left the hospital and went to the home of their son in law Paul Hanken in Sioux Falls. They plan to stay three weeks before attempting the trip home. He suffered a badly wrenched back and she severe scalp wounds as the car rolled over three times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Zimmerman
Amber
Flandreau
S. D
Sioux Falls
Paul Hanken
Zimmerman
Chiropractor Josie Williams Opens Monticello Practice
Dr Josie Williams locates in Monticello above the Princess theater to practice chiropractic She is Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport graduate and previously practiced in Cascade from 1927 to 1930 She has recent experience in Waterloo and formerly taught Swedish massage for eight years She also holds cosmetology credentials from Chicago and a license to practice that profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Josie Williams
Princess Theater
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
Cascade
Waterloo
National School of Cosmetology
Chicago
Many Class Parties Are Enjoyed By Students
Tuesday September 30 the Olin football squad visited Monticello for a practice game and gained experience. The senior class took a Wanpsipinicon state park picnic trip with faculty. The junior class held a party at the school gym with hot dogs pumpkin pie and cocoa. Rings for the junior class are ordered to arrive in about five weeks. An assembly announced school would be closed Thursday and Friday for the Iowa teachers institute in Cedar Rapids. Six weeks of exams begin next Wednesday and the following Monday. Two new pupils joined the school Keith Reinhardt and Mary Reinhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Monticello
Lisbon
Wyoming
Monti
Wanpsipinicon State Park
Cats
Keyes
Grimes
Iowa Teachers’ Institute
Cedar Rapids
Ann Henderson
United States
Opal Porter
Miriam Fairbanks
Vivian Bancroft
Ada Egger
Keith Reinhardt
Mary Reinhardt
Hartwig Murder Case Set For Trial In Iowa Proceedings
Judge Clark presides as Sam Walters versus Howard Williston undergoes jury trial amid horse fatalities on a Wyoming highway. Evidence closed Wednesday. damages claimed for two horses killed by Mrs. Williston’s car. The court next moves to Best Oil Refining Company versus Singer and other docket items ahead of the Hartwig murder case for the State of Iowa, set to begin on the 17th of the month.
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Clark
Ondee
Sam Walters
Howard Williston
Wyoming
Singer
State of
Iowa
Hartwig
Ursinus Classis Of The Reformed Church Meet
A young peoples conference of the Reformed churches of Iowa met at the local church last weekend with delegates from twelve congregations. Dr. E G Krampe led sessions on youth and scripture while Dean David I Berger spoke on youth needs. A banquet and consecration service closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Reformed Churches of Iowa
E. G. Krampe
David I. Berger
University of Dubuque
Krampe
Prize-Fighter Killed At Cedar Rapids Fight
Battling Nelson of Waterloo was fatally injured in Cedar Rapids last Thursday night while boxing Kid Leonard of Moline in an eight round prelim to the Mandel Meyers bout at the Coliseum. Leonard led early. Nelson collapsed after the fifth round and died after coroner Dr. R. A. Vorphal and emergency crew treated him.
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Battling Nelson
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Kid Leonard
Moline
Mandel-Meyers
Coliseum
Leonard
Nelson
Aene
R. A. Vorphal
Cag
Ines
Ricklefs Grocery to Open with Modern Interior Reform
Ricklefs Grocery announces a formal opening on October 11 and 12 to showcase a remodeled store. Owner Emil C. Ricklefs has redesigned the interior with seven foot high green shelves, central counters, and wide aisles to offer more goods, with Ferndell and Witwer brands featured.
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Ricklefs Grocery Store
Ricklefs Grocery
Emil C. Rickless
Rickless
Ferndell
Freda Eiben Becomes Bride of Charles Cords
Miss Freda Eiben marries Charles Cords at St. Matthew s Ev Lutheran Church with Rev. Henry L. Adix officiating. The ceremony featured solos by Edna Schoon, a wedding march by Irma Adix, and attendants Miss Viola Paulsen and William Cords. After a dinner the couple will live on a farm near Elkader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Eiben
Charles Cords
St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church
Henry L. Adix
Irma Adix
Edna Schoon
Viola Paulsen
William Cords
Miss Paulsen
Chris Elben
Cords
Monticello
Wartburg Seminary
Waverly
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
H. D. Cords
Elkader
Iowa State College
Ames
Anamosa Contesting Association
Former Jones Co Man Robbed Of Diamonds
O. J. Felton a former Oxford Junction resident long in Cedar Rapids was robbed at his home last Thursday evening. Two men entered with guns while he and his wife dined, taking a three quarter caret diamond stud and a white gold diamond ring valued over $1 000. They ransacked the house as one watched. No other loot was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Felton
Oxford Junction
Cedar Rapids
Felton
Carpenters Attend World Series Double Victory
Mr and Mrs Henry M Carpenter visited Houls last weekend to watch the Cardinals win the World Series in two straight games against the Athletics confirming the team’s championship run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Carpenter
Houls
Cardinals
Athletics
Wilhelmina Monk Weds Clifford Soper at Zion Lutheran Church
Miss Wilhelmina Monk daughter of Langworthy residents and Clifford Soper son of Charles Soper of Anamosa united in marriage at Zion's Lutheran Wayne Township last evening October 8. Rev John P Willms officiated with Elsa Prult and Joseph Soper as attendants. They plan a Black Hills honeymoon and a Langworthy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Monk
Henry Monk
Langworthy
Clifford Soper
Charles Soper
Anamosa
Zion's Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
John P. Willms
Lohengrin
Fred Ahrenholtz
Elsa Prult of
Joseph Soper
Soper
Heyen
Mrs J L Green of Onslow Dies at 73
Mrs. J L Green 73 of Onslow died at her north Onslow home Tuesday after a two year illness. Born in Clayton Township she lived all her life there. Survived by husband and four children Olive W A Hicks George Overholt and Howard. Two brothers OC DuBois Grand Forks N D and Wirt DuBois West Union. Funeral tomorrow 2 pm at family home with Rev Flett Presbyterian pastor. Burial Onslow. Also note Ralph J Bone returned from visits with relatives at Underwood and Sioux City with a family reunion at his parents home. three children Mrs Bone Mrs Hastings of Los Angeles and Jack Wyland of Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Green
Onslow
Clay Township
Mrs. Green
OC. T. DuBois
Grand Fork
Wirt DuBois
West Union
Ralph J. Bone
Underwood
Sioux City
Bone
Hastings
Os Angeles
Jack Wyland
Notes On Society Events In This Community
Community notes recount St John’s Ladies’ Aid meeting at Mrs Henry Eden’s and a kitchen shower for bride Marie Frederick hosted by Mr and Mrs Ortgies with forty guests. Clover Leaf club sewed and lunched at Mrs Hans Ruof’s, Alpha Delphian’s first fall meeting at Mrs A J Ricklefs, Lorenz Allamand host 25th anniversary dinner for Monticello teachers with a trip to Dubuque, Friday Club explores travel topics on Madrid Seville Cordova Granada and Portugal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Hans Ruof
A. J. Ricklefs
Alpha Delphian Chapter
Ervin E. Reed
Rome
Kate Maurice
Lorenz Allamand
Monticello
Ashton
Ruby
Stemim
Allamand
Dubuque
L. W. Lovell
Spain
Portugal
Madrid
Seville
Charles J. Northrop
Cordova
Granada
Frederick S. Stuhler
Henry M. Carpenter
Social rounds and shower mark local gatherings
Last Thursday five gatherings are noted. Mr. and Mrs. F Stewart Stuhler hosted a dinner for twenty four with bridge multiple scores, Miss Freda Eiben celebrated a surprise shower ahead of her wedding, the Ladies Aid of the Reform church met with forty two members and six guests, and the 94 club hosted a meeting with topics and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Stewart Stuhler
Harry Stuhler
L. W. Lovell
Monticello Express Wins Silver Loving Cup at Conference
The Monticello Express won a silver loving cup at the Iowa State Press Association fall conference in Iowa City for best advertising typography among weekly papers. Credit goes to Cliff L Main, foreman, for arranging ads. Matin, manager, has served seventeen years creating paper satisfaction for publishers and advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Iowa State Press Association
School of Journalism
The
State University At
Iowa City
Express
Cliff L. Main
Mgr. Matin
Monti Eleven Set For Home Opener Against Galena
Monti high heads home to meet Galena with a reshuffled lineup and several newcomers after a week of signal and scrimmage work. Captain Reichart leads the backfield as Egger handles fullback duties, while Eilers is ruled ineligible. The 3:30 p.m. kickoff at the city park featured officials Larson, Long, and Brierly as the locals seek early season strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monti High
Galena
Chuck” Eby
Lindy” Null
Thomas
Balster
Phelps
Cramer
Pushes
Reichart
Egger
Smith
Howard McLaughlin
Reid Bartlett
Yeoman
Ben Roberts
Eilers
Larson
Iowa
del Long
Upper Town
Brierly
Cornell
Glider Expert Wins First Place In East
Albert Hastings of Los Angeles won first place in a national glider contest in Elmira New York from September 22 to October 5. He led in greatest time aloft farthest distance and highest altitude while securing several purses and the Evans trophy. Hastings will demonstrate gliders in Connecticut for the National Glider company and is brother-in-law to Ralph and Mrs Bone of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hastings
Los Angeles
Cal
Elmira
N. Y
Hastings
Detroit
Connecticut
National
National Glider Company
Ralph Bone
Monticello
Miss Carrie Hoag Returns from Extended Foreign Tour
Miss Carrie Hoag arrived in New York City after an extended tour visiting China the Philippines Malay states India Ceylon Palestine Syria Greece Egypt Italy and several European countries during her voyage home She is a guest at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs E E Hoag in New York City
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Carrie Hoag
New York City
China
Philippine Islands
Malay States
India
Ceylon
Palestine
Syria
Greece
Egypt
Italy
Miss Hoag
E. E. Hoag
Bible Quiz Questions Lesson 81 82 83 84 85
Bible quiz prompts ask how many years the Israelites lived on manna if there was a law to kill witches why Moses wore a veil and which oil or lamp was used for Tabernacle lights who was oldest Esau or Jacob answers noted on page 8.
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Manna
Moses
Tabernacle
Esau
Jacob
Auto Accidents in Primary No 161 Last Week
Two separate crashes near Anamosa and Langworthy last week left Lynn Dark and Miss LaVerle Popenhagen injured in a collision with Steve Roshek of Anamosa. Popenhagen suffered a severe lip cut and dental damage, while Roshek and Clark sustained injuries and extensive car damage. A second wreck near Langworthy involved Herman Ortgies Carl Ortgies Miss Fitzsimmons and Mary Rink, with one driver inexperienced, causing a brief, frightening crash but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Dark
Monticello
LaVerle Popenhagen
Anamosa
Steve Roshek
Miss Popenhagen
Clark
Roshek
Herman
Carl Ortgies
Helen Fitzsimmons
Mary Rink
Langworthy
Fitzsimmons
District Court Docket Expands With ~20 Indictments
The September term adds about twenty criminal cases to the docket plus nearly twenty true informations from the county attorney. Indictments include Joe Fegan and John Fegan resisting an officer and other charges such as liquor nuisance bootlegging and driving offenses. Several defendants were released on bond as no bill was found in their cases. Grand jury members are listed with foreman Don L. Vrooman. Joe Fegan, ex mayor of Anamosa, faces an indictment for resisting an officer linked to a warrant for his son John over alimony issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Joe Fegan
John Fegan
Joe Holub
William Cartano
William G. Schoon
Ben Mettler
Donald Bowser
George Dirks
Ed Shannon
I. H. Shaver
Joe Powlshta
Pat Cohee
Joe Wozenilek
James McDonald
Martin Carstensen
H. J. Snyder
Charles Sindelar
Peter Fredricksen
Tom Bemrose
Ben Ahrendsen
Wyoming
John Freese
Center Junction
John Kurt
Cascade
E. H. Mershon
Olin
John Petersen
Oxford Junction
Don JL. Vrooman
Foreman
Joe Walters
Anamosa
Fegan
Charles City
John
Geodetic Survey Crew Heads South After Nebraska Mission
LeRoy Weiland, visiting his mother Mrs. Elsie Weiland, works with a 33 member geodetic crew surveying across the United States. The team travels by truck, erected two 115 foot towers, and conducts night surveys between sites starting in Columbus Nebraska, then to Montgomery Alabama and Corpus Christi Texas. LeRoy records the night measurements and runs levels as part of a multi crew operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Weiland
Elsie Weiland
United States
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Columbus
Neb
Montgomery
Ala
Corpus Christi
Texas
LeRoy
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George Coon
DeMolay Chapter
Rotary Club
National Legion
Harlan Cooper
Ursinus Classis
Reformed Church
Emil C. Ricklefs
Mr. Rickless
Sprague Warner Company
Witwer Grocery Company
Tric Coffee Mill
Ricklef A. Ricklefs
Ricklefs
William Schodde
Hubbard Pool Hall
Schodde
Messrs. Ricklefs and
Houser
William Peterson
Joe Peterson
Lovell Township
Ricklefs & Houser
R. A. Rickless
Henry F. Burrichter
Lost Nation
Charles S. Bidwell
Messrs. A. G. Hanken
Lawrence Jacobs
Hanken
Smthery
Chris Etben
Ernest Schmidt
Jones Co
Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Eden
St. John's Ladies’ Aid Society
Thomas Ahrichs
Marie Frederick
Fred Ortgies
Mrs
Ladies’ Aid
B. B. Behrends
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Reformed Church
Armin Tendick
Behrends
Joe Lang
Jake Lang
Charles A. Doxsee
94 Club
Mary Coxsee
Russia
Arch
B. Grimes
Catherine the Great
George Guyan
the Isle
Coe College
Essie Hoag
Will D. McLaughlin
Coe
Elmer Noble
Ill
East
New Bible Questions
Geodetic Survey
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