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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

5

Transfer to Dubuque Holy Ghost Church for Rev. Hauck

Rev. George A. Hauck, longtime Monticello Sacred Heart pastor and former Oelwein pastor, is transferred to Holy Ghost church Dubuque to succeed Rev. William Weirick. He has guided multiple parishes, built church and school facilities, and marked his 25th ordination anniversary.

George A. Hauck Sacred Heart Church Monticello Sacred Heart Oelwein Holy Ghost Church Dubuque William Weirick Father Hauck Holy Ghost Parish Petersburg Iowa Father Weirick Fillmore Father Til Mt. Calvary Wis St. John’s University Collegeville Minn James Trobec St. Cloud Hauck J. B. Hauck J. L. Hauck Paul Pitzenberger James J. Keane D. D Sacred Heart School St. Elizabeth Society

Frederick Florin Found Dead in Monti Cello Home

Frederick Florin known as Cuddy was found dead at 7 30 am yesterday in his Stutt property home in Monticello east part. Cause given as heart trouble. Born Scotch Grove township June 16 1873 he was a son of Andrew and Lucette Florin and among seven children. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at Peter Florin home with Rev Armin Tendick. burial Oakwood cemetery beside parents. Survived by brothers Andrew and Peter and sisters Mrs William Hoffman Mrs Leonard Durst Mrs Frank Fering and Mrs Emma Reichart.

Frederick Cuddy) Florin Stutt Monticello Pete Florin Mr. Florin Scotch Grove Township Andrew and Lucette Florin Andrew Florin Oakwood Cemetery Florin Wiliam Hoffman Leonard Durst Frank Ferring Peter Florin Emma Reichart Huntington Beach Calif

Mrs Merle Hotchkiss and Loren Bond Wed in Galena

Mrs Merle Hotchkiss formerly of Cedar Rapids and now at Monti cello beauty shop wed Loren Bond of Waterloo in Galena Illinois last Saturday Sept 19. Bond works as heating engineer for Holland Furnace Cedar Rapids. The couple reside in Bert Hubbard apartments and plan to live in Cedar Rapids. Ernest Johnson of Belleville Minnesota died suddenly after two years of illness following a surgical operation He was remembered as Elizabeth Rauche former resident Burial is set for Webster City, his former home.

Merle Hotchkiss Cedar Rapids Superior Monticello Galena Loren Bond Waterloo Bond Holland Furnace Company Ernest Johnson Belleville Johnson Elizabeth Rauche Webster City

State Militia At Tipton Oversees Cattle Tuberculin Test

Cedar county farmers resist cattle tuberculin testing leading to a riot when veterinarian J. W. Leaker faced hundreds. Governor Turner ordered state militia to ensure test execution as 2 000 soldiers mobilized under General Findley. VigilantesFrank Locher Otis Briggs among peace officers.

Cedar County District Court of J. W. Lenker Turner Washington Findley Malcom Leaker Muscatine County Frank Locher Otis Briggs

Wayne 3 Rural School Tops Dental Honor Roll

Wayne district number 3 in Jones county reports 100 percent on the dental honor roll for September 14. Miss Helen Lieneman teaches sixteen pupils who all had dental cards signed by a dentist on the first day of school. Hazel Hill in Greenfield township was the first Jones county school to achieve this honor.

Jones County Wayne School District Number 3 Helen Lieneman Wayne Number The Express Miss Lieneman Celena Brockens Leo Dierks Earl Dirks Marvin Dirks Lorence Dierks

Laird and Perrine Guests at Perrine Home in Illinois

Dr Emma Laird and Percy Laird of Paw Paw Michigan and Millard Perrine of Rockford Illinois were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs John Perrine Tuesday. Dr Laird and Mr Perrine are cousins of Mrs F M Podhaski and John Perrine.

Emma Laird Percy J. Laird Paw Paw, Mich Millard W. Perrine Rockford, Il John Perrine Dr. Laird Mr. Perrine F. M. Podhaski

Monticello Couple Returns From European Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph J. Langer return to Monticello after a three months European tour with their son Milton who will attend Tabor Academy in Marion Massachusetts. The family visited Paris, Switzerland, Austria, and Czechoslovakia including Prague and Novy Bydzon. They sailed home on the Europa, arriving in New York September 10, then visited Chicago before continuing to Marion.

Rudolph J. Langer Monticello Europe Milton Marion Massachusetts Tabor Academy Langer Paris Switzerland Austria Novy Bydzon Czechoslovakia Mr. Langer Prague National Theater Bremen Berlin Germany Europa New York Brooklyn Mrs. Langer Chicago

First Meeting Of P T A To Be Held Sept 29

The Monti cello Parent-Teacher Association invites fathers mothers teachers and school board members to the first meeting on September 29 at 6 30 in the school gymnasium A supper will be served a mixer is planned members should bring their own silverware The group aims to study local school problems and the grades will present entertainments Meetings will occur on the last Tuesday of each month at 3 pm Officers are President Mrs Fred G Matthiessen Vice President Mrs E H Huibregtse Secretary Mrs Carl Hodson Treasurer Mrs Anna Bort.

Monticello Parent-Teachers’ Association Fred G. Matthiessen E. H. Huibregtse Carl] Hodson Anna. Bort

Tilda Miner Case Argued Before Supreme Court

Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments in State vs. Tilda Miner. Miner, convicted for poisoning her husband in 1930, appeals claiming unfair trial and rushed proceedings, while Hartwig faced acquittal on complicity. Attorneys for the state and Miner outlined respective positions in Anamosa and Des Moines.

Associated Press State Tilda Miner Supreme Court of State of Iowa Andrew Woods State Hospital Town City Rockwell City Hartwig Miner Clifford B. Paul

Citizens State Bank of Mount Vernon Fails to Open

The Citizens State Bank of Mount Vernon failed to open last Thursday morning by order of the board of directors. Opened in 1900 with 25000 capital, it reported 77084 in deposits on July 9. President Clem Falcon, vice president J A Hiner, and cashier Alma Shotwell led the bank.

Citizens’ State Bank of Mount Vernon Clem Falcon J. A. Hiner Alma Shotwell

Masonic Lodge of Monticello awards 50 year certificates

The Masonic Lodge of Monticello presented 50 year Grand Lodge certificates to George L. Lovell and J. W. Doxsee at a special Burns Lodge communication on September 17. Attendees included Free Masons from many Iowa lodges and dignitaries such as Most Worshipful Grand Master Charles Percival.

Masonic Lodge of Monticello George L. Lovell J. W. Coxsee Grand Masonic Lodge of Iowa Burns Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Lodge Ben C. Roberts Hopkinton Anamosa Central City Coggan Cascade Farley Manchester Earlville Edgewood Greeley Colesburg Onstow Hull Cuba City Wis Bonaparte Portland Ore West Branch Lost Nation Strawberry Point de- Witt Marion Cedar Rapids Charles City Wheatland Wyoming Charles S. Percival John T. Ames Traer Frank 5. Mos*s Masonic Service Bureau Messrs G. L. Lovell B. C. Roberts Mr. Lovell Z. C. Luce State of Luther Foster Las Cruses New Mexico R. P. Smith Minneapolis

New Presbyterian Pastor Called At Hopkinton

The First Presbyterian church in Hopkinton has extended a call to Rev. David de Best to fill the vacancy left by Rev. E W Roberts. De Best, a Lenox College graduate, is popular in Hopkinton and may assume the charge around October 1. His wife, Mrs de Best, also a Lenox graduate, will share in the welcome.

Hopkinton First Presbyterian Church David de Best E. W. Roberts Bisbee Arizona de Best Lenox Cascade Springville Presbyterian Society Lenox College

Monticello Students Pledged to Fraternities This Week

Monticello notices report several local youths pledged to Greek life this week. Mary Lovell joins Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Harry Schneider pledges Kappa Sigma at Iowa State College Ames. Janet McNeill joins Pi Beta Phi, and Jack Kay becomes Delta Tau Delta at the University of Iowa Iowa City.

Monticello Mary Lovell Kappa Kappa Gamma University of Nebraska

Forty Years Ago Monticello Notes Arranged In Brief

Recap of events in Monticello and nearby areas during the past month. Marriages births deaths and business moves include Ernest Hicks marrying Cora Farwell, Agnes Russell teaching in Columbus Junction, a Jones County Fair horse races, and Senator Allison speaking in Monticello. County figures and local industry updates also appear.

Jones County Farm Bureau Adopts 1932 Program For Farmers

The Jones County Farm Bureau board adopts a 1932 program focusing on efficient marketing and cost reduction. Projects include grading and marketing demos, farm management, clubs for youth, fertilizer trials, meat processing, livestock feeding, soil conservation, and home sewing demonstrations to improve buying and garments.

Jones County Arm Bureau

Ford Coupe Stolen From Madsen Motor Company

A last year Ford coupe was stolen from the Madsen Motor Company Thursday night. It was recovered in Davenport the next day and identified by a brief case and letter belonging to salesman Lee Byerly. The car had no license plates and a raincoat was taken.

Madsen Motor Company Davenport Lee Byerly Coasoline Lcenses Byerly

September Term of District Court Opens at Anamosa

The Jones county district court resumes with a grand jury Monday and petit jury October 5. Judge Atherton B. Clark will preside. Numerous new civil cases listed include Saniwax Paper Co vs G R Watters and General Motors Acceptance Corp vs Albert Hintz et al. Additional garnishments and attachments are noted among pending actions.

Jones County District Court Anamosa Atherton Clark Law and Equity Saniwax Paper Co G. R. Watters L. UA Theo. Martin Et al Jenkins & Ales Rudolph Latare Joseph Chew Shingle Co Citizens Savines Bank Inland Finance Co E. F. Wagner Leo J. Tobin Henry B. Durga J. P. Court Portable Milling Co Lowell State Bank John W. Hunter Exec Center Junction Savings Bank Henry Badberg la Note Inc PF. L Lioyd H Hammond Mary Hunwardsen Otto T Hunwardsen Ed Yarolem Bertha Hammond Wm. Yarolem John Carson Vincent Tisehauser J. Po. Lane & Son John C. O'Brien Irve Gavin

Bejasch Obituary From Correctionville News

Obituary for Henry Bejasch former Monticello resident and uncle to several local families recounts his death on September 10 1931 in Correctionville Iowa at seventy three. The article details his Swiss origins his migration across Iowa his church and Masonic affiliations and lists surviving relatives and attending family.

Henry Bejasch Monticello Roy Morey John Roof Ben Che Herman Bejasch Correctionville Bejasch Mr. Belasch John Dorothea Rejaseh Grunbunden Cnanton Switzerland Rock Township Tilden Township Emma Meisser Alma Wisconsin Anna Washta Masonic Lodge Inten’ Templars Sioux City Bejaseh Belasch Tobias John Ruof Verman Bejasch Iowa Roy Davis Center Junction John Bejasch Glenwood Springs Colorado Floyd Clarke Central City J. Branger Emma Glanzman Virena Meisser Christ Bringer Mondovi John Accola J. M. Meisser Prairie du Sac

Loyal Podhaski Returns After WHBU Vacation Coverage

Loyal Podhaski came back home last Saturday after seven weeks in Anderson Indiana filling employee roles at WHBU during vacations.

Loyal Podhaski Anderson Indiana WHBU

Local People Assist In Forming Bureau Program

Farm Bureau county and township officers and project leaders met at the Farm Bureau office in Anamosa on Tuesday to plan the 1932 program. Five major projects are set for next year including organization, cooperative marketing, boys and girls clubs, Clothing, and soil conservation. Lovell township attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clemm Liddy and several others.

Farm Bureau Anamosa Lovell Township Clemm Liddy John Yossi William Hinttz William Laude

DeMolay Allen Chapter Marks Twelfth Anniversary

DeMolay Allen chapter of DuBurne observed its twelfth anniversary with all day sessions and a concluding dance last Saturday. George Washington chapter DeMolay members joined the afternoon meeting and dance, with Monticello attendees including Myric Shover George Stott Berkley Curtis Donald Morey Rayamiond Coyle Keith Dickey James Ricklefs James Bort Harry Matthiessen George Hoult Dale Clark and Curtis Moncrief.

Change In The Weather Brings Heavy Rains

A series of Ward rains last weekend brought thunder and lightning. A horse owned by Frank A. Kula was killed by lightning near Prairiebur Sunday night. A twister near Van Meter caused damage. Frank Stump, 22, died from lightning while in a pasture. J. C. Highbarger from Muscatine was bruised when his auto was wrecked two miles north of Crawfordsville on U.S. 161.

Ward Prairiebur Frank A. Kula van Meter Frank Stump J. C. Highbarger Muscatine U.S. Highway No. 161 Crawfordsville Highbarger

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. A. Hauck Dubuque Church Frederick Florin Tipton Rural School Wayne P.T.A Tilda Supreme Court Mt. Vernon Moses Ames Percival Mr. Doxsee Lovell Roberts J. W. Doxsee B. D. Paine W. M J. S. Hauser S. W I. Rigby J. W H. Minnett J. S A. E. Chesterfield Tyler Coxsee Messrs. Lovell Doxsee L. W. Lovell C. A. Doxsee R. H. Ricklefs E. C. Rickless Frank Royden A. B. Grimes Neal Hayden Arthur Shelley Samuel G. Gutensohn Claude R. Mason Harry Ireland D. P. Young Frank D. Hayden George Washington DeMolay Myrie Shover James Bort Thomas George, Jr William Kettlitz Masonic Temple W. Doxsee New Presbyterian the Express Ernest A. Hicks Cora E. Farwell Hicks Louis Rieger Agnes Russell Columbus Junction R. C. Stirton Peter Meyer George Ambuchl William Mardorf Wayne Township Elisha Dodge Cass Township F. C. Ellison Henry Hanken Scotch Grove John B. Siemers Henry Susan B. Lott FP. A. Whittemore Utica Margaret van Fleet Samuel van Fleet William B. Allison Gerhard Eilers Tobias Tobiason Joseph Nye West Union Nye A. B. Holbert United States John P. Frerichs Holcomb Place Maquoketa River Jane Dunn Dewitt Nebraska James George Dunn Mrs George Wayne Yousse Charles J. Northrop Vinton Lillian Kendall Maquoketa Elijah A. Austin I. N. Austin Scotch Atherton B. Clark
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