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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1935

Page

7

Iowa High School Contest Promotes Youths Fight Tuberculosis

The Iowa Tuberculosis Association renews its contest for year with a 600 word paper on Youths Fight Against Tuberculosis to be broadcast on WHO. George Fraser last year won in class B. winners gain Drake University scholarships and radio exposure. deadline November 1.

George Fraser John H. Fraser Monticello Iowa Tuberculosis Association WHO Central Broadcasting Company Des Moines Association Drake University M. L. Sears Sioux City D. C. Conzelt Dubuque J. A. Edwards Oakdale Towa Tuberculosis Association

Fall Newspaper and Magazine Bargain Drive

Announcement of a fall subscription sale offering a wide selection of national magazines for the family with a discounted price. Readers urged to place orders now by mail to secure the Stop Special Subscription Bargains and receive desired magazines for winter entertainment.

Dad

Annual Home Inspection Campaign Next Week

Albert Stuhler chairs the Monticello Red Cross annual Home Inspection drive. From October 28 to November 2 schoolchildren assisted by parents will inspect homes to fix hazards and reduce home accidents and injuries.

Albert Stuhler Monticello American National Red Cross the Sacred Heart

Murder of Uncle of Mrs Herman Tjaden Shocks Castile Grove

Mrs Herman Tjaden of Castile Grove township learned her uncle Herman Eilers a Burlington County poultry farmer and former Jones county worker was shot and killed. A Columbus Road youth Jacob Celmingo sixteen confessed to the murder and named an older accomplice. authorities plan swift prosecutions.

Herman Tjaden Castile Grove Township Herman Eilers Jones County Burlington County Jacob Celmingo Columbus Road Eilers

Standard Oil Conference At Dubuque Monday

A Standard Oil conference at the Elks club in Dubuque Monday evening drew about 200 men including Isaac Schneider Jr Harry Schnei der Elmer Rathbun Irvis Rhatigan and William Scheele with a newspaper representative. A movietone film featuring Jack Hylton and his London orchestra was shown and Hylton, now in the United States, was broadcasting over chain programs. A buffet lunch followed the pep meeting.

Isaac Schneider Jr Harry Schneider Elmer Rathbun Irvis Rhatigan William Scheele Standard Oil Elks Club Dubuque Jack Hylton London England Hylton United States

DeMolay Dinner Held At Temple By George Washington Chapter

DeMolay members from the George Washington chapter and their fathers enjoyed a complimentary dinner at the local temple last Monday evening at 6 30. Ladies served the meal and district advisors Earl Den and Ernest Kurth spoke. Thirty five guests attended. A future meeting is urged for all members to attend.

George Washington Order of DeMolay Mnasonic Temple Earl Denend Belle Plaine Ernest Kurth Cedar Rapids

Rev Wolf Accepts Call to Palmer from Castle Grove Parish

Rev G Wolf pastor of St Peter and Pauls Lutheran in Castle Grove township resigns to take call at St Pauls Lutheran Palmer Town 400 souls. He preaches farewell in German November 8 and moves November 6 with family to Palmer for installation November 10 and introductory sermon November 17. He led long pastorate, built up church departments, and started Praierburg preaching station baptizing 26 in one Sunday.

G. Wolf St. Peter and Paul's Lutheran Church Castle Grove Township St. Paul's Lutheran Church Palmer Town Wolf Castle Grove A. Thalacker of Malcom St. He and Paul's Church Hans Naether Jones County Texas Prairieburg

Attendees at Emma Grote Funeral Service in Van Horn

Monticello friends attended the funeral for former Monticello schools teacher Emma Grote in Van Horn last Thursday. Names listed include Mrs Edward Templeton Mrs John Fraser and son Jack Mrs Charles H Suett Mrs Arthur Shelley Mrs Albert Stuhler Mr and Mrs H B Tedrow and son Dean Miss Margaret Wismedier Mary Ellen Wismedier Wilbur Coxsee Mrs Ralph Lambert and son Glenn.

Monticello Emma Grote van Horn Edward Templeton John Fraser Jack Charles H. Suett Arthur Shelley Albert Stuhler H. B. Tedrow Dean Margaret Wismedier Mary Ellen Wismeier Wilbur Coxsee Ralph Lambert Glenn

Forty Years Ago Items Of Occurrences Continued

The notes recount the opening of a furniture store purchased from J. L. Gardner and new marriages on the 30th at Whiting Indiana and Langworthy. Lucy Davidson married Harold Mitchell of Lincoln Nebraska. Laura Allen with Harvey Teets and Lilian Allen with George Hubbard wed. Henry Harms wed Minnie Zimmerman.

J. L. Gardner Lucy Davidson Whiting Ind Harold Mitchell Lincoln Neb Mitchell Monticello Capt James Davidson Langworthy Laura Allen Harvey Teets Lilian Allen George E. Hubbard Henry Harms Minnie Zimmerman

Polling Places Ready For Corn Hog Vote

Polling places listed in Rome Hale Fairview for the corn hog referendum voting this Saturday. County and township committees have presented facts on drought impact and future hog production hopes. Results will be wired to Des Moines Monday noon and to Washington by Tuesday.

James P. Moran al Hamilton Rome Town Hall Olin Harry E. Levsen Harlan Shumaker Carl Rohwedder Hale Nigger Point Church J. W. Oscar Kinler W. E. Jones C. H. Freeman Fairview Court Room Harold Hartman Donald Ruhl Ray Peet Des Moines Washington Lorenzen

University High Triumphs Over Monti In Friday Fight

In a tense game Friday University High overhauled Monti with a disputed touchdown when a touchback play crossed the goal and Hobert appeared to touch the ball. Barron’s drop-kick failed, leaving the score at 13 to 7 as late passes and interceptions dominated the final quarters.

University High Monti Page 1 Hinman Hobert Iowa City Barron U. Hi

U High Falls 26 to 7 as Monticello edges in late

Wyjack intercepted Reynolds and ran for a score while Forrester added a late touchdown. Barron’s drop kick made it 26 to 7 final. U High led briefly but breaks favored Monticello. next, U High faces West Branch at 3 30.

U. High Monticello H Brender Richardson Lackender Lubben Meyers Allen Horn Cc Eden / Lenz Vic Richardson Carson Ve. Kuhng Minman Schoon Barron Hubert Schendler Moore West Branch

Two Cascade Men Die In Fog Shrouded Auto Crash

A foggy foot of Holtz hill caused a two car collision near Cascade. Dr. Clarke died, Kean and Moran were injured while Dandl survived dazed. A truck driver alerted authorities and a double funeral was held for Clarke and Belteman. Clarkes widow and two children survive. Betteman’s widow and son Edward survive.

Bussan Holtz Hill Dr. Clarke Kean Moran Dandl Uiarm Galena Clarke Belteman St. Martin's Catholic Church Onaha Neb Cascade Patrick Sheila Betteman Edward

Jones Co Corn Husking Contest at Martelle

Jones County holds a corn husking contest at Martelle with rules on wagon height and positioning, two husking rows, gleaners collecting missed corn, and penalties for huskers who violate row limits. Officials may disqualify or penalize violators as needed.

Gleaning Contest Rules and Weighing Deductions

The document details deductions for husked corn and husks, with weights and rates for penalties. It outlines official duties for weighers and gleaners, sample procedures, and criteria to determine the winner based on pounds husked in one hour and twenty minutes after accounting for losses and husks. Visitor conduct and safety guidelines are included.

Miss Cleo Lenz Visits Dubuque Family Over Weekend

Miss Cleo Lenz of Dubuque spent the past weekend with the Claude Fothergill family, enjoying a short visit and family time.

Cleo Lenz Dubuque Claude Fothergill

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