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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1931

Page

5

Carrie C Hoag Weds Donald P Sutherland in Cedar Rapids

Miss Carrie C Hoag became the bride of Donald P Sutherland at 8 a m in Dr Harry Kremers’s Cedar Rapids home. The simple ceremony was attended by close relatives with Mrs Forrest Deischer as matron of honor and Owen Sutherland as best man. The couple left for a Chicago honeymoon after the ceremony.

Carrie C. Hoag Donald P. Sutherland Harry Kremers Cedar Rapids Forrest Deischer Owen Sutherland China Canton True Light Middle School Sutherland Monticello Lowell State Bank

Snake in Dining Room Disrupts Quiet Home

Mrs. E. E. Reed found a rattlesnake in her dining room last week. Her husband initially doubted the report, but the snake was killed and identified as a Pacific coast variety. The creature likely arrived hidden in a box of California chrysanthemums sent from Mrs. Reed’s brother.

E. E. Reed

Northeastern Teachers Association Elects Officers

The Northeastern division of the Iowa State Teachers' association met in Dubuque last Friday and elected officers Malcom Halman president A O Valla vice president Miss Blanche Meyers secretary T M Clevenger treasurer Earl D Cline seating of the executive committee.

Iowa State Teachers’ Association Dubuque Malcolm 8. Halman Washington Senior Cedar Rapids A. O. Valla Chickasaw County Blanche Meyers Waterloo T. M. Clevenger Waverly Earl D. Cline Malcolm S. Hallman Washington Town State Teachers Association Frank W. Jones Anamosa National Educational Association

Anamosa Falls 14 0 to DeWitt in Home Game

DeWitt high school defeated Anamosa 14 to 0 on Anamosa’s home field last Friday. DeWitt scored in the first quarter on a 15 yard run by its halfback and added a second touchdown in the second quarter by Pooler. Walton and Naymer led Anamosa on defense and offense.

DeWitt High School Anamosa DeWitt Pooler Walton Naymer

Express Cooking School For Farm Women

The Express announces a free cooking school led by Miss Alice Sharpe in the opera house on October 29 30 and 31 at 2 PM each day. The event targets farm women and town residents with draws for six grocery baskets daily plus additional prizes and live cooking demonstrations.

Alice Sharpe Opera House

Glider expert Hastings to perform at homecoming game

Glider champion Albert E. Hastings of Los Angeles, holder of the American glider trophy, will give demonstrations at the Iowa City homecoming game between halves or before. He recently staged four flights at Cedar Rapids airport with pilot George Warner, reaching 5,000 feet and thrilling over 5,000 spectators.

Albert E. Hastings Los Angeles Ralph Bone Monticello Mr. Hastings Elmira New York Hastings Iowa City Indiana Iowa Cedar Rapids George Warner Jones County C. F. Money

Amber youth passes state bar and to practice in Osage

Hearst R. Duncan son of Mr and Mrs J E Duncan of Amber recently passed the Iowa state bar exam at Des Moines and will begin law practice in Osage Northern Iowa He is one of twenty three to pass and is a graduate of Center Junction High School Lenox College Hopkinton George Washington Law School where he was an honor student and held leadership roles He was active in debate and belonged to several fraternities and societies

Hearst R. Duncan J. E. Duncan Amber Des Moines Iowa Duncan Houston Texas Osage Center Junction Lenox College Hopkinton Lathrop George Washington Law School Washington, D. C Law School Pyramid Society Delta Theta Pi Legal Fraternity Delta Sigma Rho Glasgow University St. Andrew's University Emma Deutch Cedar Rapids New Process Laundry Makibben Motor Company Texas Aggies Grinnell Cornell Luther Dubuque St. Louis University Coe College Independence Vinton Grant Clinton Decorah West Union Camp Moffit National Guard Cedar County Henry County Mount Pleasant Robert Watson Anamosa University Hospital Iowa City Watson G. W. Geiger Tipton Cedar County Bar Association Flora Norton Algona Sarah Geiger Chicago Helen Walters Margaret

Alleged Gambling Room Raided in Monticello

An alleged gambling room was raided in Monticello last Saturday night and several men were arrested. They were to have preliminary examinations at Anamosa this week and, if bound over to the grand jury, their identities and indictments will be disclosed.

Monticello Anamosa

Death of Albert Lasack at Oxford Junction

Albert Lasack aged 68 retired member of the Lasack Brothers Manufacturing Company died at his home in Oxford Junction Friday afternoon after a five year illness of arterial hardening. He is survived by his widow four brothers John Wit Mike and Adolph and two sisters Mrs James Straka Jr and Mrs John Peckosh.

Albert Lasack Lasack Brothers Manufacturing Company Oxford Junction John Wit Mike Adolph James Straka, Jr John Peckosh

Oh Doctor Operetta Highlight At Monti High

At Monti high school a forthcoming operetta titled Oh Doctor was announced during a general assembly. The event follows reports on marching band uniforms, National Honor Society members, and recent classroom activities including patient training and a new kindergarten orchestra.

Smith Monti Peg Phelps Junior Burris Royden Kryl Stout Teachers’ Institute Dubuque Montini National Honor Society Mable McVay Richard Calkins Leonard Schoon Tim George Harold McVay Mable Harper Lorene Zimmerman Elia Rickels Philomonte Monti Hi University Hi Tipton Raymond Smith A. B. Grimes Monticello Miss Rabe Robert Schuetz Anna Rose Strassberg Northwood Donald Siebels Animoss Miss Perrine Monti School Iverson Ada Clark Jean Echternacht St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Clarence M. Coxsee Redwood City California June Meyer Ardys Rabe Mulveena Phyllis Anderson

Clarkes are Stewards of Jones County Home

Mr and Mrs S W Clark are highlighted as successful stewards of the Jones County home where forty six inmates are cared for by twenty three men under Mr Clark. They have served the county since 1914 with salaries rising from sixty to one hundred twenty five dollars for both. The article praises stability and competence under their management.

S. W. Clark Jones County Clark Myr

Legion Auxiliary Elect Officers at Oct 16 Meeting

The auxiliary of Arthur P. O'Rourke post No. 209 American Legion will meet in the Legion hall tomorrow evening October 16 at 7 30. New officers will be elected for the ensuing year and other necessary business will be transacted. Refreshments will follow.

Arthur P. O'Rourke No. 209 American Legion Legion Hall

Capone Trial Dominates Chicago News of Tax Evasion Case

The Capone defense argues losses from gambling on horse racing between 1924 and 1929 aim to defeat income tax charges. Eight witnesses testified in Federal Judge Wilker son's courtroom detailing Capone's gambling underworld losses totaling about 200000 dollars.

Capone al Capone United States Chicago James H. Wilkerson

Obituary of Tobias Bajasch Died October Fifth at 15

Tobias Bajasch longtime Monticello resident died Monday October 5 at the Alfred Polson home east of Marcus after illness of pneumonia. He was 15 years 4 months and 9 days, born May 27 1856 in Canton Graubunden Switzerland. He came to Monticello in 1873 with his father and brother then moved to Correctionville area in 1880. Survived by several Monticello relatives and by John Bajasch of Glenwood Springs Colo. Funeral at Mount Pleasant church Fielding Iowa October 8 with burial in Correctionville.

Tobias Bajasch Monticello Alfred Polson Marcus Canton Graubunden Switzerland John Dorothy Bajasch Iecreme Cherokee County Bajasch Henry Bajasch Correctionville Ben Che Roy Morey John Roof Roy Davis Herman Bajasch John Stiffler John Bajasch Glenwood Springs Colo Anna Mount Pleasant Fielding Iowa

Notice to Jones County Drivers on Licenses

Drivers in Jones County must apply at the sheriff's office in Anamosa. Bring certificate of transfer for a free license. others pay 25 cents for two years. Chauffeur license is 2.00 per year. Applications require in person appearance. W. H. Frazer.

Anamosa W. H. Frazer

President Hoover to broadcast unemployment relief appeal

President Hoover will stop at Fortress Monroe en route to the Yorktown celebration and on Sunday evening broadcast a public appeal opening a national fundraising drive for unemployment relief. The address will be under the President's unemployment relief committee led by Walter S. Gifford. Open pheasant season set for November 6 and 7 in at least 17 north Iowa counties with more counties possible as farmers petition. Official notices list Butler, Chickasaw, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Grundy, Hardin, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Lyon, Mitchell, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Winnebago, Worth.

Hoover Yorktown Fortress Monroe Walter S. Gifford North Iowa W. E. Albert Butler Chickasaw Clay Dickinson Emmet Grundy Hardin Hancock Humboldt Kossuth Lyon Mitchell O'Brien Osceola Palo Alto Winnebago Worth

Louise Thomas pledged to Tri Delta sorority at William and Mary

Miss Louise L. Thomas daughter of Commander and Mrs Raymond Thomas of Norfolk Virginia was pledged to the Delta Delta Delta sorority at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Virginia She earned a Monticello High School diploma in 1931 and transferred credits to her current school The college dates to 1693 and is linked to three US presidents Jefferson Monroe and Tyler Phi Beta Kappa was founded there in 1776

Louise L. Thomas Raymond Thomas Norfolk Virginia College of William and Mary Williamsburg Miss Thomas Monticello United States Jefferson Monroe Tyler Yorktown Willamsburg Lord Cornwallis Phi Beta Kappa William and Mary’s

Death of Mrs M F Hoxsey in Shelbyville

Dr T T Hoxsey was summoned to Shelbyville Tennessee last Friday when his mother Mrs M F Hoxsey died Thursday morning at age 85. She was mother to thirteen children, six deceased, with five daughters surviving beside Dr Hoxsey. The community offers sympathy in the bereavement.

T. T. Hoxsey Shelbyville M. F. Hoxsey

Hard Term For Liquor Violators at Local Court

Judge Clark reports a single jury trial last week resulting in a not guilty verdict for the State vs Byerly on a prohibited liquor law charge. Several defendants pleaded guilty and were fined or jailed with sentences ranging from 30 days to six months. fines totaled hundreds of dollars and some penalties were suspended pending good behavior. Sheriff Frazer reports sixteen men in jail.

Huckins Moffit Cedar Rapids Elmer Huckins Chicago W. J. Bryson Davenport George Huckins Clark State of Town Vernie Michels John H. Lambert W. C. Watson W. H. Frazer John McKeever G. H. Ebers Harold Sanford Peter Mundinger Frank Day Ed Fass Ed Day John Amberg Herbert Besler Clayton Pierce C. B. Paul G. H. Eilers W. E. Shugart John Michels Same M. C. Watson

Dental Honor Roll Grows in Local Schools

Public health nurse Miss Lora Houston reports increasing numbers on the dental honor roll across grades. New entries include Rebecca Grimes in grade one and many others from grades two through kindergarten, highlighting growing student interest and participation in dental health.

Lora Houston Ardys Rabe Miss Wood Rebecca Grimes James Balsiger Dewayne Himes Georgia Bartlett William Dean Claus Miss Meyer Anna Schoon Louis Nouzak Frederick Shover Louis Havitchek Miss Iverson Louis Mettler Carl Behrends Lavern Eilers Leslie Burrichter Arline Balster Norma Reyner Alfie Rathbun Robert Luella Powers Wanda Harford Miss Perrine Armin Jacobs Lawrence Brockhahn James Matthiessen David Glenn Walker Wilma Sanford

Average Frost Date Missed In Iowa On Oct 10 1931

The article notes that the usual killing frost date in Iowa is October 10 but on October 10 1931 no frost occurred in this part of the state. Instead a heavy warm rain fell after a dry hot summer. Farmers hope for a hard frost to dry the corn ready for the crib.

Iowa

Annual 4-H Club Banquet Set for Olin October 23

Plans for the county wide 4-H banquet anchor Oct 23 in the Olin Consolidated School gymnasium. Invitations go to 4-H members parents and leaders. The program honors top 4-H girl of 1931 health and memory contest winners a leading demonstration team and the best club secretary. livestock contest medals awarded. Committees named for recreation refreshments music and decorations.

Olin Consolidated School Ray Sanford Harry Newman Don Wherry Frank Byerly Pard Miller George Specht Sam Ellison Rena Hoult E. D. Heiken Ed Steele

Neighbors Injured As Car Upsets Hayrack Near Fairview

Mrs N J Nemmer and Roger Nemmer of Lamont were injured at Fairview when a car driven by Henry Nemmer struck a hayrack and overturned last week. The report lists other local incidents and upcoming events.

N. J. Nemmer Roger Nemmer Lamont Fairview Henry Nemmer

Hi-bred Yield Test Plots Report at Smith Farm

Harvest at Paul Smith farm on October 9 shows Hi-bred A942 yielding 89.16 bushels per acre and Hi-bred 323 80.64 while Hi-bred 931, 307, and 311 yield lower. The notes compare last year’s standings and advise farmers to use Hi-bred seeds only experimentally and not save seed for next year.

Paul Smith Erain Cedar Rapids Stuart Smith

Tipton Monti Game Ends In Scoreless Tie

Tipton and Monti played to a 0 0 tie after four quarters with both teams showing flashes of play. Bartlett and Yeaman led Monti while Tipton's defense and backfield work kept the ball from crossing the line. The tilt previewed a clash with Iowa City as Monti eyes revenge and tweaks to the lineup are planned.

Tipton King Iowa Monti Bartlett Yeaman Stott Iowa City West Branch Anamosa Bud Egger Yeoman Smith Mendenhall Larson Prusha Cedar Rapids U. High Red and Black Montini

Blind Author Morrisey Wins Recognition in Year Book

William Patrick Morrisey, a blind writer from near Coggan, had his story And Then There Was James Peter selected by Edward J. O'Brien as one of the best American short stories of 1993. The Year Book of American Short Stories lists eighty four authors. Morrisey is among the notable names noted with an asterisk.

William Patrick Morrisey Coggan James Peter Edward J. O'Brien Morrisey Iowa State Teachers’ College University of Iowa Inclde Jay B. Sigmund Cedar Rapids Raymond Kresensky Bellevue Mr. Morrisey Mildred Fowler Field

Jones County Medical Society Holds City Clinic Dinner

The Jones County Medical Society met for a dinner at Hotel Gillen after a heart and lung clinic at Mercy Hospital. Dr. A. W. Erskine presided. Speakers included Dr. William Spear on tuberculosis recognition, Dr. John H. Peck on rational tuberculosis therapy, and Dr. H. W. Rathe on heart disease treatment.

Jones County Medical Society Hotel Gillen Mercy Hospital A. W. Erskine William Spear Oakdale John H. Peck Des Moines H. W. Rathe Towa City

Chicken Pie Supper at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church invites all to a chicken pie supper on Oct. 21. An advertisement urges attendance and marks the date for the community event.

Presbyterian Church The

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