Local Man Sues For Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Four
Local man Willim G. Schoon sues Kate Breen and others in district court for 4464.13 plus seven percent interest from Oct 1 1940 on a promissory note secured by a chattel mortgage and seeks foreclosure if not paid. The report notes similar tax refund suits against Jones county by Equitable Life and Chicago and Northwestern.
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Willim G. Schoon
Kate Breen
Iowa
Equitable Life
Jones County
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Charles M. Thomson
Supreme Court
Anamosa
Louis H. Cook
Eeieceene
M. W. O’rieley
Albert Marek
Anna Marek
Citizens State Bank of Wyoming
August Thomsen
John Thomsen
Meinhardt F. Thomsen
71 Students to Depart for School This Month
Monticello reports 71 local youths will leave for colleges and universities this month to pursue higher education. The list names students from Iowa institutions such as Iowa City and Ames, plus several other colleges, hospitals, and trade schools across the nation.
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Montcello
The
Express
Owever
Jones County Men Face Possible Draft Under Burke-Wadsworth Bill
Readable estimates place about 698 of Jones county men aged 21 to 31 at risk of compulsory military service if the Burke-Wadsworth bill becomes law. About 1,032 men would have dependents. 698 may be called in the first draft, with broader calls depending on wartime needs and Britain’s progress against Germany.
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Jones County
Congress
Great Britain
Germany
Hitler
Funeral Held for Floyd Butler at Viola
Floyd Butler 44 died after a heart attack Tuesday afternoon in Mount Vernon where he ran the Vernon Inn. He had been in poor health for years. He is survived by his wife and son Kenneth. Mrs Butler’s maiden name was Gladys Matthiessen. Attendees from area included Mr and Mrs Will Adams Mrs Fred Matthiessen and Mrs C R Butler who traveled to Viola last Thursday.
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Will Adams
Fred Matthiessen
C. R. Butler
Viola
Floyd Butler
Mount Vernon
Vernon Inn
Kenneth
Butler
Gladys Matthiessen
Monticello Boys Take Motorcycle Trip to West Coast
Earl Null and Rhinehart Eggers, two local boys from Monticello, describe their cross country motorcycle journey through Minnesota Nebraska Colorado Utah Nevada and California. They note crops, ranches and desert towns, ride over Berthoud Pass, tour Yosemite and Sequoia groves, glimpse Lake Tahoe, and mention Army air base plans at Salt Lake City.
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Earl Null
Rhinehart Eggers
California
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Utah
Nevada
Towa
Denver
Berthoud Pass
Rocky Mountains
Salt Lake City
United States Army
Yosemite Natonal Park
Sierras
Visalia
Calif
Lake Tahoe
Nate Pang
Slivken Closes Out Local Egg Business in Monticello
Slivken Meyer, eight years in Monticello produce, plans to move to Dubuque and start a similar plant there. He moved the Monticello operation to the High way garage basement and will send a local representative Pat Seehusen to collect produce for shipment to the Dubuque plant.
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Meyer Slivken
Monticello
Dubuque
Highway
Pat Seehusen
Mr. Slioken
Ed Luck Wins Farm Picnic Horseshoe Crown
Ed Luck of Monticello won the annual horseshoe pitching contest at the Farmers Mutual Creamery company picnic, defeating Harrison Lubben 50 41 in the final. Luck earned five dollars. Lubben took second, Fred Butschi third after beating P L Altman 25 22 in the consolation. Luck climbed from round 1 with a 25 11 win over G Moats then edged Ben Zumbrunnen 25 24 in round two, beat Bill Martin 29 23 in the quarterfinals, and defeated John Yossi 27 14 in the semifinal.
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Ed Luck
Monticello
Farmers Mutua Creamery Company
Luck
Harrison Lubben
Lubben
Fred Butschi
P. L. Altman
G. Moats
Ben Zumbrunnen
Bill Martin
John Yossi
William H. Bens
Arnold ‘Thaldcheeeee We Drexler
Butgchi
New Cars Registered in Anamosa Area Report
County treasurer Don Ruhl lists new registrations this week including John Tyler Anamosa Ford Mino Zimmerman Olin Ford Ardis Swordes Wyoming Ford Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric Anamosa International Nellie Rummell Anamosa Chevrolet John Rowan Anamosa Chevrolet Herman Englehart Amber Dodge Claire Eggiman Langworthy Chevrolet Mrs E H Hoag Monticello Pontiac Rufus H Hanken Anamosa Chevrolet and accompanying relatives spent the weekend in Chicago with friends.
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Anamosa
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Mino Zimmerman
Olin
Ardis Swordes
Wyoming
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John Rowan
Herman
Englehart
Amber
Dodge
Claire Eggiman
Langworthy
E. H. Hoag
Monticello
Pontiac
Rufus H. Hanken
Local Creamery Picnic Draws 2250 Attendees
More than 2,250 farmers and business men filled the city park for the Farmers Mutual Creamery company picnic. Beef roast fed the crowd, with 1,200 pounds prepared. many other foods and beverages were consumed as the day included bands, games, and a prize drawing led by Fred Cramer and Roy Morey.
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Farmers Mutual Creamery Company
James McAleer Called Tuesday in Monticello and Waterloo
James McAleer longtime Monticello merchant died September 3 at the Locher home in Monticello after a two year illness. Funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. He was born April 5 1882 in Linn County and married Fannie Locher September 24 1913. He operated a Monticello meat market and later was in business in Lisbon for 14 years before moving to Waterloo. He is survived by his wife three sisters and one brother with several nieces and nephews referenced.
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Monticello
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Sacred Heart Church
A. L. Lorenz
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Linn County
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Esther McAleer
Detroit
Mich
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Oo Island
Neb
Ote
McAl Eer
Westhope
R .P
John
Michael
James Haley
Ellen Haley
Castle Grove Township
Frank McAleer
Minnesota
Ed Hahesy
Bayard, Neb
Crowd of 2,250 fills the arena
The report notes a crowd of about 2,250 attendees filling the arena for the event. The turnout reflects strong local interest and community turnout for the occasion.
Registration of All Aliens Now Required in Monticello Area
Authorities announce a mandatory alien registration under a federal act. All aliens over 14 must register at Monticello post office or county seat offices from August 27 to December 26, with fingerprinting and required information. Penalties for noncompliance include fines up to 1000 dollars, imprisonment, or deportation.
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Methodist Conference Urges Return Of Rev George Woodall
The Monticello Methodist church held its final conference of the year under District Superintendent Dr E T Gough. Reports showed active progress and higher attendance. A unanimous motion urged re appointment of Rev George Woodall for another year. Mrs E H Huibregtse elected lay delegate for Hamp ton conference. Plans announced for women’s reorganization under the new united church. A church conference will hear year end reports at supper this evening. Joe Takes and wife visited Ryan on Labor Day.
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Monticello Methodist Church
E. T. Gough
Mount Vernon
George Woodall
E. H. Huibregtse
Hampton
New United Church
Badly Burned In An Accident Thursday
At the Herman Hoffman shop a gasoline flare caused severe burns to Herman Hoffman and his son Leonard while starting a tractor. Leonard was treated at McDonald hospital and returned home. The American Legion auxiliary planned a card party for September 26.
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Hospital Admit tances and Births Reported
The John McDonald hospital lists admissions including Mrs Agnes Donahue of Cascade who had a tonsillectomy yesterday and is recovering well. Also admitted are William Aldrich of Monticello and Archie Macomber of Cascade with a fractured leg, and Mrs Loretta Cashman of Monticello. New births include a son to Mr and Mrs Joseph McMullen of Cascade born Sept 2 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Victor Bollinger of Monticello born Aug 30 and a son to Mr and Mrs Herman Ament of Monticello.
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Cascade
William Aldrich
Monticello
Archie Macomber
Loretta Cashman
Joseph McMullen
Victor Bollinger
Herman Ament
Stock Shipments During Past Week
The Milwaukee Railroad ran a stock special of ten cars to Marion this week. Those who bought stock were the Fagan Bros. and Aitchison Bros. On Labor day, the stock special included fourteen cars. George Rickels, Chris Reiter, Lawrence Burlage, John Welter, Clarence Kurt, P. N. Hosch, and Ed Reiter, bought stock. The specials that were run this week totaled 28 cars of stock in, and 18 cars out. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Accola spent the weekend in the home of Rudy Winkler and his wife after returning from a southwest trip visiting Catalina Island and Carlsbad Caverns.
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Marion
Fagan Bros
Aitchison Bros
George Rickels
Chris Reiter
Lawrence Burlage
John Welter
Clarence Kurt
P. N. Hosch
Ed Reiter
U.S
Ray George
Ray Fairbanks
George Manternach
Fred Harken
Joe Kenneally
C. C. Accola
Des Moines
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Catalina Island
Carlsbad Caverns
St. Louis
Accola
Chiropractic Convention of Basic Technicians
Monticello School Enrollment Sets New Records
The Monticello public schools open the 1940-44 year with 556 total students, a rise of 11 from last year. Seventh through twelfth grades enroll 336, including 246 in high school. 120 tuition pupils and several postgraduates join classes, with more potential registrants anticipated.
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Monticello
Grimes
Marvin Schoon
Ruth Roberts
Ruth Richardson
Virginia Wright
Jane Bender
Eileen Appleby
CCC
Bandit robs Carl Egger's station in daring hold up
An unmasked bandit with a companion robbed Carl Egger, manager of a Phillips gas station, of $10 just before closing. The duo fled in a green Ford or Mercury, possibly tied to a stolen car spotted in Dubuque. Egger described the bandit, about 30, 5 feet 10, 155 pounds, who warned him not to warn anyone. He collected cash from the register leaving coins and pennies. A wife and kids warning was issued as the robber escaped. Mr and Mrs George Peters of West Chicago visited Monticello friends during a weekend trip.
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Carl Egger
Phillips
Highway 161
Carl
Egger
Dubuque
American Legion to Install New Officers
Second District Commander Earl DeShaw will supervise the installation of the new officers for the ensuing year. A full attendance is desired.
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American Legion
Earl DeShaw
Premium Checks Available at Bank
Premium checks on art exhibits can now be had at the Monti Cello State Bank. Please call for them. Jones County Fair Assn.
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Monticello State Bank
Jones County Fair Assn
New Studebaker Display At Kruse Auto Parts
Ed Kruse announces a new 1941 Studebaker on display in his West First Street showroom. The car features many unusual options. Mr and Mrs Ralph Moon and their children of Menasha Wisconsin visited the Keyes family Monday.
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Kruse Auto Parts
Studebaker
West First Street
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First Day of School Brightens Young Learners
An Express Photo shows Jimmy Rhatigan and Carol Shelley on their first day, sitting in small chairs with a kindergarden teacher Miss Page Smith. The children draw horses, men, dogs, and faces using Crayolas, capturing their view of school life.
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Carol Shelley
Jimmy
Carol
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