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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1926

Page

5

Political notices urge support for Grimwood and allies

A local slate backs Hon. H. A. Grimwood for representative and LaVern Rockstad for county auditor with Harry Holcomb as county treasurer and B. G. Rees for district court clerk. Lloyd Soper praised for county recorder service and Lloyd Bodenhofer for sheriff. Clifford B. Paul touted for county attorney. B. Beam for coroner. two three year supervisor terms listed for 1927 and 1928.

Tay H. A. Grimwood Grimwood LaVern Rockstad Monticello Aso Harry Holcomb Holcomb B.G. Rees ass‘Glew State Reformatory John Bodenhofer Bodenhofer Greenfield Township Clifford B. Paul Paul B. Beam Anamosa Undertakers Board of Supervisors Barber Wyoming F. EB. Taylor Olin Taffor G. J. Hughes Scotch’ Grove G. ‘A. Peet Anamoa

Voters urged to act as democracy depends on participation

The article argues a dozen day election stakes bold action and educated choice. It quotes Mark Sullivan on congressmen needing conduct on committee and floor work plus substance over rhetoric and urges voters to treat voting as a sacred duty to preserve democratic institutions. It notes immigration quota debate tied to labor and farm markets at a Mortgage Bankers convention.

Mark ‘Sullivan Washington

Four Judges Seek Election on Republican Ticket in District

In this district four district court judges, Frederick Elifaga John T. Moffit Fergue L. Anderson and Atherton B. Clark, are renominees on the Republican ticket. Democrats offer no opposition as they approved the incumbents with general satisfaction.

District Court Frederick 0. Elifaga John T. Moffit Fergue L. Anderson Atherton B. Clark

Iowa News Roundup Hits Courts and Community Happenings

Ten Muscatine men face federal jury in Davenport after Eagle lodge hall raid with liquor seized. Mount Vernon shipped a carload of popcorn to Waterloo, the ninth such shipment this year. Mount Vernon auction saw a top $250 for a poland china pig. Mount Vernon school board awarded a $110000 high school project to Currie Construction of Waterloo. College football scores list Iowa and nearby opponents. James Fox, 96, dies in Springville after long illness. Lew Kepler of Mount Vernon dies in Cedar Rapids. Emil Levien of Wyoming marries Marjorie Bowers French in Maquoketa. Local lyceum, sports, and school events fill Monticello Central City week.

Muscatine Davenport Eagle's Lodge Hall Mount Vernon Waterloo Wisconsin Carlondt B. C McCormick Mechanicsville Bohr Currie Construction Company Iowa Columbia DePaul Illinois Ames Grinnell Oklahoma Drake Coe Lawrence Morningside Des. Moines Cornell Ripon Buena Vista James Fox Springville Mr. Fox Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania Fremont Linn County Cedar Rapids Capt. Kepler Cornell College Law School of University of Iowa Iowa City Emil Levien Wyoming Marjorie Bowers French Maquoketa W. T. Bowers Levien BE. H. Levaen Cleveland Cam

Survived by One Son in Lumber Company Note

A brief obituary fragment notes a surviving son named Alb as the senior member of Ana mosa Lumber company, indicating the family and business ties in the local industry.

Alb Ana~mosa Lumber Company

Narrow escape after Grinnell road crash hits Goodmans and Rees

The Anamosa Eureka recounts an automobile accident near Grinnell involving Mr and Mrs Goodman and B G Rees district court clerk. All escaped serious injury. Rees recently faced family hardship but kept his five children together and supported their education.

Anamosa Eureka Goodman B. G. Rees Grinnell Rees Ees Irving

Appointment of Rev. George W Mc Nary as Red Cross roll call director

Announcement confirms Rev. George W Mc Nary will lead the tenth annual Red Cross roll call from Armistice Day November 11 to Thanksgiving Day November 25. He pledged community cooperation and explains the campaign invites every citizen to support Red Cross humanitarian principles and disaster relief. EB J Zarley urges farmers to buy buttermilk for hogs and poultry.

George W. McNary Red Cross United States McNary

Embezzlement Case Tests Bond Scope in Local Court

Flora Conley as administratrix sues Frances Jamison Barbara Mirick and the estates of D. C. Easterly and J. P. Fisher over misused Coppess funds. The court weighs if the bond text “myself and my lawful representatives” extends to heirs of the deceased bondsman. A ruling is pending.

Flora Conley Martha Coppess Frances Jamison Barbara Mirick Jerry Hartle Olin J. F. Fisher D. C. Easterly Jerry Reformatory Fisher D. C

New Road Markers Placed Across Jones County Roads

Work began last week to install new road markers on primary highways in Jones County after delays from late sign deliveries. Each marker is an 18 inch white shield with black numerals, numbered 116 or 117, and mounted on four inch square black posts. About fifty thousand markers will be set along cross roads and key points, with additional turn and curve signs. Some markers will omit town or mile details this fall, with a winter contract planned for that work.

Jones County Cedar County

Local visitors and community notes in Buck Creek area

RE rep Stee FS of Buck Creek and Mr and Mrs L H Campbell with family visited the Thompson home Sunday. Lawrence Barker and Mrs Barker visiting relatives from Morris Minnesota. A party at C J McDonough home Thursday evening. George Nordman family from Bowens Prairie visited C C Stevenson. M F Johnson and W L Barker drove to the new dam near Delhi Sunday. Bert Thompson of Buck Creek visited Glenn Thompson last week. Mike Clement and Gene Stevenson installed electric lights at home. Mrs Bohlken and daughter Louise spent part of the week at the Bright home near Delhi. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs R E B Chaplin Tuesday morning. Don Campbell of Buck Creek spent week with Wayne Thompson. Creamery shipped butter and eggs Wednesday and a car of corn arrived Thursday. A car of tankage arrived Friday. A business meeting held at the creamery Friday evening. A car of cattle shipped from here Thursday. R Stevenson motor to Delhi Monday.

Creamery R. Stevenson Delhi Monay

Prairieburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Prairieburg residents report hospitality at Kalthan and Ea Burlingham homes with several visits to Cedar Rapids. Church services are planned October 24 at 7 30 p m with invitations extended. Mrs Schoonover plans wintering in Cedar Rapids with her son.

Among the Churches Congregational Church Services

George W. McNary's Congregational Church announces Sunday services on October 24 with Sunday school at 10 AM and morning worship featuring a four sermon series drawing unusual attention. Midweek fellowship Thursday at 7 30. Paul T. Gutknecht, Pastor. German service at St Johns 10 45, Sunday school 10, English at Trinity 9.

Congregational George W. McNary Paul T. Gutknecht St. John's Eheglish Trinity

Rumor Spurred Overnight Hike Plans Postponed to Next Week

The note explains a postponed overnight hike after a canceled trip due to a fickle rumor. Organizers invite members to join next Monday and Tuesday lauding campfire fun, ukuleles, blankets, and ghost or bear stories for a communal, lighthearted outing.

Methodist Church Announce Evening Art Program

The Albert E. Coe led church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Life of Christ in Sacred Art at 7:30 p.m. Most pictures are copies of old master paintings. The church invites all. Loyalty month to be observed starting November with a lighthearted plan to show faith through participation.

Methodist Episcopal Church Albert E. Coe Epworth League Life of Christ

For Sale Livestock and Poultry Lots in Iowa

A series of classified farm notices advertise cholera immune Poland China spring boars and gifts from G H Gerdes Monticello. Hampshire boars from H G Manuel & Sons Center Junction. purebred Chester White boars from J B See husen Center Junction. S C Buff Orpington and Rhode Island Red pullets from Mrs Henry Bartels. White Minorca cock erels from Rev P T Gutknecht. Holstein bulls from Shomont Farms Monticello.

Poland G. H. Gerdes Monticello Iowa Hampshire H. G. Manuel & Sons Center Junction J. B. Seehusen S. C Chester Big Tyne Mike Breen Shomont Farms

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