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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1929

Page

5

Local Family Injured In Auto Truck Collision North of Martelle

A Buick sedan carrying Dr. C. G. Thomas, Mrs. J. G. Thomas, and Betty Thomas collided with a milk truck driven by S. A. Sampica a mile north of Martelle. Mrs. Thomas suffered a basal fracture. Betty Thomas and others sustained serious cuts, lacerations, and bruises. Injured were taken to Mercy hospital Anamosa. Henry Schoon and Betty Thomas were moved to McDonald hospital Monticello. Mrs. Thomas’s condition was described as serious.

John G. Thomas C. G. Thomas Henry Schoon Monticello S&s. A Eugene Schoon S. A. Sampica Louise Thomas Raymond J. G. Thomas Mercy McDonald Betty Thomas Eugene Louise Raymond Thomas Martelle Thomas

Porter Named New M E Pastor at Monticello in Exchange

Roy V. Porter is assigned as pastor of Monticello M E with an exchange arranged by Rev. Robert Davies. Davies moves to New Hampton after serving in Monticello previously. Porter had previously preached in Monticello as a student and later served five years in conference appointments.

Upper Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church Robert Davies Monticello Lst Roy V. Porter Hopkinton Davies V. Porter New Hampton Porter

Farm Bureau Women Plan Next Year's Work

Mesdames Merle Murfield W E Hay Joe Holub W F Hintz Roy Stivers Roy Joslin L A Dunn Don Wherry Ed L Steele and William Balsiger met at the Farm Bureau office on Tuesday September 24 with Mrs Gregg of Des Moines to organize the second year child care and training and plan the 1930 home project. Mrs Roy Joslin and Mrs Merle Murfield were elected to select a gift as a remembrance from the project workers to Miss Knowles who is in a hospital after an accident.

Mesdames Merle Murfield W. E. Hay Joe Holub W. F. Hintz Roy Stivers Roy Joslin L. A. Dunn Don Wherry Ed L. Steele William Balsiger Farm Bureau Gregg Des Moines

Pumpkins To Be Canned At Cedar Rapids Factory

LeRoy Farmer operates canning plants at Cedar Rapids and Monticello and runs an ad offering to buy pumpkins from local growers. Pumpkins will be loaded on cars and shipped to Cedar Rapids for canning and processing. Details appear in the advertisement in this issue.

Cedar Rapids LeRoy Farmer Monticello

Trade Merit Specials headline items offered in Monticello sale

Next Saturday and Monday mark Trade Merit Days in Monticello with merchants offering bargains. The Express directs readers to page 6 for a full ad listing deals from Merit merchants, including a $15 suit, a $1.29 steel chest, Gillette blades, a $35 ladies coat for $4.98, and 5c seed corn hangers among many specials.

Monticello the Express Merit Merchant

Woman charged for failing to report injury after Cedar Rapids accident

Mrs W W McCray of Cedar Rapids faces charges for failure to report an injury after an accident in Burlington on September 17. Four year old Junior Hobel of Cedar Rapids was struck by a car driven by W G Deason, suffering a fractured left thigh two pelvic fractures and possible internal injuries.

W. W. McCray Cedar Rapids Burlington Junior Hobel E. S. Hobel W. G. Deason Internal Revenue Collectors Dubuque Des Moines Olin Mt. Vernon Stanwood

Largest Tire Store Chain Opens in Monti

National Tires Stores Inc. opens a Monticello location run by Behrens Auto, boasting a 350 store network across states from the Mississippi to the Rockies. The chain promises low prices, jade green interiors, full tire range, and a one year guarantee against road damage. An orange and black national insignia arrow marks the store. An opening announcement with prices and details follows on another page.

National Tires Stores, Inc Monticello Behrens National Tire Stores, Inc

Jimmy Laude's Team Ties Seasonal Opener With Lane Tech

Rockford high school football coached by Jimmy Laude played its first game of the season against Lane Technical, finishing 0 to 0. Next up is Beloit high school, noted for speed. Butter in cold storage on August 1 shows 31 million pounds more than last year.

Jimmy Laude Rockford Monticello Lane Technical School Laude Beloit High School

Forty Years Ago in Monticello Local Notes

Advertisers then in The Express included Hicks & Eilers dry goods, a crockery store, a bank, a stock salter, bankers, a lawyer, and an implement dealer. The Congregational church accepted the resignation of Rev. J. T. Blanchard who went to Webster City. Teachers listed include Doran, Leach, Marvin, and others. several are noted as deceased. County fairs, marriages, sporting events, and local obituaries fill the item, along with a fire destroying a barn at John McLaughlin’s farm and diverse political tickets. Images of community life, travel, and local deaths paint a detailed snapshot from the period.

The Express Monticello E. BE. Hicks Hicks & Eilers C. S. Bidwell Crockery W. F. Rohn Monticello State Bank Alonzo Cowan G. W G. L. Lovell J. W. Coxsee Anton Matthiessen G. Bilers F. M. Rhodes O. Fakes BE. R. Moore W. A. Hogan A. W. Cramer J. M. D. Joslyn John Seery Susie Webber Otto Kettlesen Alliance Nebraska Sacred Heart Church Isaac Maxwell Ida Bennett J. F. Montman Zelma Farwell Oberln Ohio Maggie McDonough Frank McDonough Sand Spring Vic Chambers Chambers Ed Boetje Dan Pond Robert McFarlan Manchester F. E. Brown H. M. Jeffries Samuel A. Farnham P. ©. Babcock Baptist Church Lizzie Mary Scott Mace Scott Prairie Hill Concord Phoebe Sherman Laura Gallagher Annie Altman Lillie Jennings Edna Thomas Maude Nichols Grace Lovell Vena Wood Pinkety” Sherman Susanna Quinby D. C. Quinby Oneida County New York W. C. King Omaha King Carrie Cummings Claude C. J. Hawkings Sara Stambaugh Israel Stambaugh LeVan B. K. Stambaugh

Conference Appointments Of Methodist Episcopal Church

The Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church released 52 ministerial changes with appointments announced last Sunday. Albert E. Coe remains Monticello field secretary for the Iowa Anti Saloon League and attached to Monticello quarterly conference.

Upper Iowa Methodist Episcopal Church Albert E. Coe Methodist Church of

Monticello Canning Co completes banner corn pack

Carl Hodson reports the Monticello Canning Co achieved near record output with 2,500,000 cans of corn, 50,000 cases, over 73,240 cans in a day, and 2,000 cases daily average during a 24 day run. The plant employed 70 workers, shipped 30 carloads with 20 awaiting labels, and faced only minor breakdown losses.

Carl Hodson Monticello Canning Company Hodson

Thomas Shover’s Car Rolls Into A Ditch

A Studebaker sedan owned by Thomas Shover rolled over twice on Cedar Rapids road last Thursday. Edwin Lightfoot drove. Shover was a passenger. A gas-out coupe stopped, forcing Lightfoot to steer into a seven foot ditch to avoid a head-on collision. Minor bruises for both men. damage under $30.

Studebaker Thomas Shover Cedar Rapids Edwin Lightfoot Shover Young Lightfoot Lightfoot

U S District Court Fines Several For Liquor Violations

U S District Attorney Rhinehart presents guilty pleas in federal court. Don Menear owner of Montrose pharmacy Cedar Rapids fined 1000 dollars and costs for maintaining a liquor nuisance. Clerks Jesse Clift James H Thomas fined 300 dollars and costs each for illegal liquor sales. Edward Gadage Roosevelt pharmacy fined 500 dollars and costs for illegal possession and nuisance. All four paid fines and released.

U. S Rhinehart George C. Scott Don Menear Montrose Pharmacy Cedar Rapids Jesse Clift James H. Thomas Edward Gadage Roosevelt Pharmacy Lester Caul St. Paul Minn Manly Paul Hahn Ray Bolander National Guard Waterloo Christian P. Freece Julius T. Ries Omaha Neb Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary Federal District Court

Mother Machree at Princess theater October 2 and 3

The movie Mother Machree will be shown at the Princess theater next week Wednesday and Thursday October 2 and 3 with two showings at 7 30 and 9 00. Sponsored by the St Elizabeth society of the Sacred Heart church the event invites public attendance to aid fundraising.

Mother Machree Princess Theater St. Elizabeth Society of the Sacred Heart Church

Philo monte Public School Briefs Include Play and Elections

Philo monte staff staged a program featuring the one act play Come Out of the Trunk as the main event. New officers were elected for all classes, with Georg e Guyan and Naomi Hein among seniors, and Louise Thomas sidelined by Saturday’s accident.

Philomonte R. L George Guyan Billy Stickford Naomi Hein John Che Raymond Schoon Edna Siebels Reid Bartlett Raymond Coyle Lorene Zimmerman Phillip Maurice Elizabeth McLaughlin Mary Stickford Nora Reynolds Richard Hong Junior Podanski Roy Rickless Lucille Scheele Herbert Adix Canning Factory Miss Ferguson Mr. Finlay Miss Mattocks Mr. Heiserman Miss Wilcox Kaste Edie Miss Meyer Mr. Moore Miss Porter Mr. Stout Miss Grote Miss Scott Literary Society Miss Kaste Miss Anne Miller Philiomonte Georgina Miller Louise Thomas

Marsh Ireland Knocked Unconscious in Bridge Accident

Marsh Ireland of Anamosa was struck on the head by a large brace from the Maquoketa river bridge as it collapsed. He fell nine feet into the water, suffered scalp wounds and potential rib and chest injuries, and was aided by Sam Holmes before being taken to Dr. Fraser's office and then to Anamosa. Ireland, acting as foreman of convicts dismantling the bridge, was directing the work at the time.

Maquoketa Marsh Ireland Anamosa Sam Holmes

Monticello Boy Scout Troop Seeks New Members

A Monticello troop invites boys aged 12 to join and attend weekly meetings at 7 15 p m in the scout headquarters. Plans include an overnight hike Monday after school and a big contest next Wednesday night with participation from new and current members.

Monticello

Mr and Mrs McCrea Move to Dubuque Shoes Dept

Mr and Mrs John McCrea and their two daughters moved to Dubuque last week where Mr McCrea will head the men and boys shoe department at Roshek department store on the second floor. He sold his Monticello house to Clark Hubbard and the family leaves longtime friends behind.

John McCrea Dubuque McCrea Roshek Department Store Monticello Clark Hubbard

Children’s Corner Opens in The Express Feature

The Express introduces a new weekly Children’s Corner on page 3 edited by Dorothy Edmonds. This issue presents Bronce the wild Indian pony and a guide to making a vegetable man with future continued stories and a Paper Bag family debut planned for next week.

the Express Dorothy Edmonds Bronce Paper Bag Family

Death Called John Jacobs Early Jones County Settler

John Jacobs longtime Monticello resident died at his Santa Ana California home on September 16 1929 at about ninety two and a half. He was born April 1 1837 in Hanover Germany and came to America at fifteen with his brother Henry. He helped settle Wayne and Scotch Grove townships in Jones County and had fourteen grandchildren from three marriages. He was a founder of St Johns Lutheran Sand Hill church and active in farming and livestock trade.

John Jacobs Jones County Monticello Santa Ana California Mr. Jacobs Hanover Germany Henry America New Orleans Mississippi River Michigan Dixon Illinois Matilda Miller Henry Jacobs Wayne Township Scotch Grove Wayne Anna Grumm Marie William Sophia Margaret Louise Emma Julia Pauline Frederick John Otto Waterloo St. John's Lutheran Church Sand Hill Church Jacobs

Monticello Club Players Win Prizes at Maquoketa Match

Ten members of the Monticello Country club competed in a golf tournament staged at Maquoketa last Sunday. The lineup included Frank Podhaski J P Wilkens Norman Davidson August Ricklefs B C Roberts R T Moore Dr Suthers Milton Thoeni Herman Bejasch and William Laude. R T Moore and William Laude won prizes with Ana Mos a taking first place.

Monticello Country Club Maquoketa Frank Podhaski J. P. Wilkens Norman Davidson August Ricklefs B. C. Roberts R. T. Moore Dr. Suthers Milton Thoeni Herman Bejasch William Laude Anamosa

Knights of Columbus Representative Visits Monticello

J. J. Tushaus, a representative of the Supreme Council, visits Monticello as part of a tour linking headquarters to over two thousand councils across the United States and territories. He proceeds next to Cascade.

Monticello Knights of Columbus J. J. Tushaus Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus Tushaus Order United States Canada Mexico Cuba Porto Rico Philippines Cascade

Parent Teachers To Hold First Meeting Monday

Mrs J H Fraser president of Monticello public schools Parent Teachers association announces the first meeting of the year will be in the public school auditorium next Monday evening September 30. A fine program includes drills by the children and serves as a reception for new teachers with refreshments.

J. H. Fraser parent-Teachers Association of the Monticello Public Schools

Jones County District Court Now In Session

The September term of the district court convened at Anamosa with Hon. Atherton B. Clark presiding. The grand jury reported with several indictments, some not made public, and numerous probate and civil actions were processed including guardianships, wills admitted to probate, executors and administrators discharged, and multiple default judgments and pleas to plead.

Jones County District Court District Court Anamosa Atherton B. Clark

Methodist Church Closes Its Work This Week

The Monticello Methodist church year ends next Sunday as Rev. Robert Davies mentions in his conference report the charge paid 1674 for benevolence and ministerial support not including salary plus 880 on prior debt and 750 on current expenses. A parsonage furnace and other improvements totaling 250 were added. Twenty new members joined by letter or probation.

Methodist Church of Monticello Robert Davies Davies

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