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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1944

Page

8

Administrators and Executrix Notices Filed in Jones County

Public notices announce appointment of M. Henry Rienieta and Gesiin Null estates with bids to file claims sworn to the clerk and settle debts. Anamosa and Anamora Iowa dates in August and September 1944 mark executors and attorneys for the administrations.

District Court Jonea County State of Iowa M. Henry Rienieta Anamora Monticello State Bank BH. W. Brashaw Jones County Gesiin Anamosa Towa A. D Orlando Null Coxsee & Heiserman John N. Rogers Oher Sons Gertrude Rogers Hogan and Less Abstract and Title Co

Death Calls McLaughlin

Castle Grove pays tribute to C. A. McLaughlin who died at home aged 58. He led the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association and served as Monticello Bank and Jones County Fair director. He is survived by his wife Grace Noble, daughter Helen Louise, and three brothers. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday in Monticello.

Castle Grove C. A. McLaughlin John A Aliie Downer McLaughlin South Dakota Grace Noble Peniel Presbyterian Church Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Monticello State Bank Jones County Fair Helen Louise John McLaughlin Chicago William D Eugene R Cedar Rapids Presbyterian Church Monticello Burdine Anamosa Oakwood Arthur Weber J. J. Locher R. O. McColm Morley Frank McLaughlin W. D W. R. Cartano Clarence Schmit Cass Township Myrna McCorker

Elsie Ripperton Dies After Onslow Crash

Onslow reports a fatal Friday midnight crash on highway 186 near Onslow. Elsie Ripperton died from injuries. her parents Frank and Mrs Ripperton were hurt, along with Cletus and Dorothy Cremer of Cascade. The injured were taken to Mercy hospital in Anamosa. Funeral services for Elsie were held Monday at the Onslow Presbyterian church. The article also covers obituaries for Mrs. William Bramer and other local notices and social items from Onslow community life.

Onslow Highway 186 Elsie Ripperton Frank Ripperton Wyoming William Bramer John Jansen LeRoy Hospital Maquoketa Buckhorn Martha Katherine Jansen Andrew Jansen Onslow High School Willis Helen Eades Baldwin LaRane Mohr Lois John William Anamosa Frieda Olmstead Los Angeles Calif W. H. Fadley Edwin Wilcox Ruth Ann Paul Gladys Wilcox Lucille Balster Daryl Jansen Gary George Dusanek L. T. Lorenzen R. P. Overley August Luckstead Lloyd Fadley Ruth Esther Jane Ann Lewis Moenk Lewis Army Air Corps Cuba Helen Warren Sterling, Ill Ben Warren Harold Wilcox Petersen Monticello S. G. Hutton Marvin Holst C. M. Holst Laura Holst Calvin Riese Vinton Harold Overholt Dwight Northrop Alice Overholt Clinton Elmer Dodge Fred Bramer Mount Vernon Tommy Edwards Wanda Petersen Cedar Rapids Anna Petersen

Kate Maurice Guest Speaker at Scotch Grove Club

Monticello resident Miss Kate Maurice will speak at Scotch Grove Women's Community Club opening fall meeting at Mrs. William Henrichs home on Wednesday afternoon September 1. Assistant hostesses are Mrs. August Schrader and Mrs. Floyd Sinclair with Mrs. Emil Paulsen leading the recreational period.

Scotch Grove Kate Maurice Monticello Scotch Grove Women’s Community Club William Henrichs August Schrader Floyd Sinclair Emil Paulsen

Lightning Destroys Lundy Barns Near El Dora Iowa

A barn on John Lundy’s farm was destroyed by lightning and fire with loss of the structure a corn crib and hog feeder nearby. Earlier in the season two Lundy barns on other farms were also destroyed by lightning as storms swept through Iowa.

Iowa Eldora John Lundy

Fisko Family Ties Mark 33rd Year Across Ocean

Private Thor Fisko Jr arrives in England exactly 33 years after his father Thor Fisko Sr landed in the United States. Sr first arrived in the United States on August 11, 1911. The son is 18 years old at the time of his arrival.

United States Thor Fisko, Jr England Thor Fisko, Sr Fisko

Delivery solution uses a 75-pound cake in buggy

During a shortage residents faced ice delivery problems. J A Van der Linde solved his issue by transporting a 75 pound cake home in a baby buggy, illustrating inventive workarounds for basic necessities.

Clear Lake J. A. van der Linde

Honest Belmond residents return lost property

In Belmond two incidents show community honesty. Mrs. F. Jacob Myer found a gentleman's suitcase left on a bus and returned it to its owner, later finding nothing missing. Two nights later Mrs. F. E. Purcell had a tiny wrist watch go missing and it was returned to her.

Belmond F. Jacobmyer F. E. Purcell

Carrot Yields Ruby Ring Lost by Daughter Long Ago

A carrot pulled from the Ole O Lund garden in Northwood revealed a ruby ring grown within the carrot. Mr. Lund identified the ring as one his daughter, now Mrs. G T Norswing, misplaced eighty six years ago.

Ole O. Lund Northwood

Found ancient marking wire in Reinbeck grape arbor

Henry Dan Schmidt discovered a roll of a first check row corn planter wire in his Reinbeck home grape arbor. The tiny knobs caused uneven checks, while the next year’s larger button version was in good condition. The marking wire is said to be over 560 years old.

Henry Dan Schmidt Reinbeck

Albert H Schroeder Named Center Junction Church Pastor

Center Junction and Scotch Grove Presbyterian churches voted to hire Albert H. Schroeder of LaPorte City as student pastor. Schroeder attends the University of Dubuque and will move this week. Services are set for next Sunday at the usual hour.

Cpl. Herron Henry Ricklefs Gyle Herron New York Africa Italy Anita Stock Kathryn Hibble Rock Island Henry Brokens Farm Bureau Irving Eilers Martha Eby Iowa City Albert Schroeder Franklin Keith LaPorte City Scotch Grove Center Junction Presbyterian Church Mary Osterkamp Shirley Ripperton Paul Ferguson Chpm Southwest Pacific Ferguson Hopkinton Philadelphia Eileen Chase Joe Mead Mark Risinger Will Mead John Thompson Monticello Margaret Hammond Ind S. G. Thompson Gladys McNeilly Kenneth Serbousek Anamosa Allen Serbousek Fred Kempf Boone Mary Stuart Smith Ames J. N. Smith Ray Price H. F. Breed Marion Clarence Guthrie Great Lakes Naval Training Station Robert Guthrie Ruth Hansen Collins Radio Company Cedar Rapids W. H. Hansen Helen Seiler Charlotte Frank Himebaugh Earl DeShaw Jane Julie Peter Prahm

Do You Read News After You Hear It Over the Radio

A Iowa Poll surveyed readers after radio news items asking if they read more in the newspaper or skip the story. Results show 71 percent read details in Total City Town Farm newspapers with small shares for skipping and don’t know responses.

Town Farm

Etymology of salary from Latin salarium salt payment

The word salary derives from the Latin salarium meaning salt money. It referred to the portion of a Roman soldier’s wages paid in salt.

Licorice Fire Fighter Ingredient in Foam Compounds

Licorice serves as a constituent in certain fire extinguishing foam compounds. The compound uses licorice as an additive in foam suppression formulations.

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