Jones County Fair approves track dressing and $1,000 for soil
Jones County Fair association will lay four inches of black dirt on its half mile race track this week to restore spring and improve footing. H I Rodman secretary announces the $1,000 appropriation with executive committee members H M Carpenter Harry Stahler Dr M F Hogan and John Locher. The project aims to match or exceed eastern Iowa fair tracks and prevent injuries while maintaining the fair’s appeal as a racing centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
H. I. Rodman
Jones County Fair Association
H. M. Carpenter
Harry Stahler
Mr. Rodman
M. F. Hogan
John Locher
A.M. Maurice
Iowa
The
Fair Association
Jones County Fair
Eleven Court Cases Filed In Last Week
Eleven suits entered district court last week ahead of the September term. James S. Peet named Morley Elevator Co. and H. D. Nicoll in a $109.12 judgment action over corn stored and partially removed. 248 bushels remain uncollected. Atlas Novelty Co. seeks $278 plus costs from R. P. Neiers for goods bought. A partition suit by Peter and Lucy Moes targets estate land in Richland township. Albert Doyle sues John Sloan for 200 in judgment over an 80 acre sale with 2 percent commission, deeded for $10,000. Jennie Miller et al seek sale of southern county property. Fred P. Cassidy seeks desertion divorce from Mae M. Cassidy with child custody. Lee Byerly sues Anamosa dealer Robert Morrison for $257 over a time-paid automobile sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monay
James S. Peet
Morley Elevator Company
H. D. Nicoll
Eves
Cascade
Maurice A. Ginsburg
Edward A. Ginsburg
Atlas Novelty Company
R. P. Neiers
Cascade Township
Dubuque County
Paintiffs
Neiers
Peter Moes
Lucy Moes
J. Moes
John Moes
Richland Township
John Sloan
Albert Doyle
Doyle
Jennie Miller
William Hughes
Fred P. Cassidy
Mae M. Cassidy
Jack
Lee Byerly
Jones County Clerk of Courts
Robert Morrison
Anamopa
Morrison
Holdup Boy Killed In Louisiana After Skirmish With Cop
Merle Hanson a 15 year old from Albert Lea Minnesota, shot and killed by Sheriff Milton Coverdale in Onroe Louisiana after a failed holdup attempt. Hanson and companion Leroy Aalfs had staged a string of station holdups from Minnesota to the gulf state. Aalfs captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Egger
Milton Coverdale
Onroe
Merle Hanson
Albert Lea
Minn
Leroy Aalfs
Minnesota
Gulf State
Hanson
Red Wing
Aalfs
Margaret Reichart dies. funeral held in Monticello
Mrs. Margaret Reichart died Saturday at her niece Mrs. Forrest Ely’s home. Funeral services were Monday at 2 PM at the Presbyterian church in Monticello, with Rev. William J. Grossheim officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery. pallbearers included Henry L. Wismeier and Carl N. Hein among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Reichart
Forrest Ely
William J. Grossheim
Presbyterian Church
Monticello
A. F. Walker
Willard Yeoman
Earl DeShaw
Oakwood Cemetery
Miss Reichart
Carl Hein
Simon
Barbara Reichart
Brickert
Eac
Henry L. Wi8meier
George Allen, Sr
Len Hein
Carl N. Hein
John L. Hein
Paul Guyan
Cattle Shipments From Leonard Area Last Week
Cattle shipments last week remained active with inbound consignments from Bud Bros. and W. H. Ward of North Platte Nebraska, McLaughlin Bros. of Kansas City Missouri, Ed Reiter of Emporia Kansas, Ray Adams of Decorah Iowa, George Lawrence of Kansas City Missouri, Leo Burke and George Kurt of Tama Iowa. Monticello outbound moves included George Manter Nach, George Kurt, Joe L Knepper, Antone Knepper, Frank Miller, and George Rickels each delivering two head, with several two head lots and multiple destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Bud Bros
North Platte
Neb
W. H. Ward
McLaughlin Bros
Kansas City
Ed Reiter
Emporia
Ray Adams
Decorah
George Lawrence
Leo. Burke
Tama
George Kurt
George Manternach
Joe L. Knepper
Antone Knepper
Frank Miller
George Rickels
Firemen Find No Fire But Plenty of Smoke
Frank Wright's home on South Sycamore Street was filled with smoke Monday prompting a fire alarm. Two engines responded and firemen entered as concentrated sulphur smoke filled the air. no flames or injuries were reported. Mrs. Wright explained she intended to fumigate due to a musty smell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wright
South Sycamore Street
Milwaukee Oxford Junction Dixon line abandoned
The Milwaukee line between Oxford Junction and Dixon was abandoned Saturday leaving Big Rock Wheatland Toronto and Massilon without railroad service. Authorization came from the Interstate Commerce Commission. Monticello shipments via Oxford Junction to Chicago will be routed through Clinton. Passenger service on the line ended years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Oxford Junction
Dixon
Big Rock
Wheatland
Toronto
Massilon
M. B. Leonard
Interstate Commerce Commission
Monticello
Chicago
Clinton
Charge Onslow Man With Drunk Driving and Four Jailed
Raymond Duffy of Onslow will be tried in district court in Anamosa for driving while intoxicated after waiving a preliminary hearing. He and four companions were arrested at 4 a.m. Monday along Highway 151 northeast of Anamosa after a dance at Prairieburg. Orvil Duffy Bernie S..., Joseph Onahue and Herb Kedley, all from Cascade or Onslow, were each sentenced to 30 days for intoxication. Onahue’s sentence was suspended for good behavior. Sheriff Eichhorn responded to the call from night watchman William Null.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Duffy
Onslow
Anamosa
Ross McIntyre
Duffy
Henry Eichhorn
Highway 151
Prairieburg
Orvil Duffy
Raymond
Bernie Supple
Joseph Donahue
Cascade
Herb Kedley
MclIntyre
Onahue
William Null
Monticello Boy Advancing to Sergeant in Army
Paul Hoffman of Monticello has been promoted to sergeant in the U S army infantry. He is stationed at Fort George Wright Washington. Relatives here praise the recognition of his ability and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hoffman
Sam Hoffman
Monticello
United States Army Infantry
Ft. George Wright
Washington
Sergeant Hoffman
Norm Clark Grins After Beating Muck’s Horse at Fairgrounds
At the fairgrounds 109 people watched as Norm Clark defeated Muck Stott in a horse race. The crowd of about 100 turned out to see Clark urged to take another mount, but he merely grinned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muck Stott
Norm Clark
Clark
Norm
Mack’ Stott
Local Fairgrounds Horse Race Ends In Victory
Norm Clark wins a Saturday race at the local fairgrounds track riding a horse that defeats Mack Stott’s seven year old black mare. Ernie Kula rode the winning horse as a crowd watched from the amphitheatre while side bets were placed. Norm praises the horse’s disposition and hopes the race could have drawn a larger Sunday crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norm Clark
Mack Stott
Fairgrounds
Norm
Ernie Kula
Fifty Children Crippled Survey Nears Completion
A survey in Jones county has located over 500 crippled children with conditions from flat feet to mobility issues. They will be examined at a free clinic at Mercy hospital in Dubuque on Friday October 11 under the direction of Dr. Arthur Stehidler of the University of Iowa, with admissions by family card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Free Clinic For
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Arthur Stehidler
University of Iowa
Iowa
Express Article Reprinted by Iowa Weekly Sheets
A Pat Jarrett dog Skippy and its crutch story from the Express on September 12 gains statewide traction as Around Town mimeographed sheets in Des Moines distribute it to Iowa weeklies. Earlier reprints include W. H. McDaniel’s hen and a Cedar Rapids woman aided by kittenball funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Des Moines
Iowa
Pat Jarrett
Skippy
The
W. H. McDaniel
Cedar Rapids
Republican Women of Monticello Meet September 30
A special meeting of the Republican Women of Monticello and vicinity will be held in the community building council room Monday evening September 30 at eight o'clock. Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello and
Monticello Night Game Draws Large Crowd and Strong Gate
Community members praised the first under lights grid game at Monticello last Friday. About 1,000 witnessed Monticello and Manchester tie 13 to 13 as gate receipts soared past prior records, with total take around 176.65 dollars plus season tickets and activity admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Manchester
Anamosa
Maquoketa
West Liberty
A. B. Grimes
Tipton
Monti
Blue Raiders
Iowa
G. B. Kinser
Ross Baty
Calf Proves Poor Investment For Monticello Man
Ralph Lahey of Monticello bought a 226 pound calf at Cedar Rapids stock exchange Friday. The calf bolted, was struck by a passing car and killed. The driver took the carcass to the police station until Lahey arrived and then hauled the dead animal back to Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Lahey
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Lahey
Monticello Men Attend Meeting On Vehicle Law
Four Monticello area men joined a Cedar Rapids dinner meeting at the Roosevelt hotel to learn about the itinerant merchant law. Roy Spatz of Des Moines explained license and plate requirements for goods transported by truck for resale without a fixed business. The event was sponsored by the Town Retail Lumberman's Association with several county lumbermen in attendance from Anamosa, Center Junction, Morley, Olin, Onslow, Wyoming, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt Hotel
Joe Barron
Ross Baty
A. J. Stuhler
Don Mouw
Roy Spatz
Des Moines
Motor Vehicle Registration Department
Iowa
Lumberman's Assolation
Warren Rees
Roy Cooley
H. C. Keseburg
Clyde Wilson
Anamosa
W. K. Kennedy
Onslow
Walter Edward
Wyoming
John Gray
Center Junction
Russell Green
Morley
Carl Fedderson
Olin
Thirteen Cars Registered In The County Office
Thirteen new cars were registered in the county treasurer office in the last two weeks. Names and places include Sam A. Kaplan Monticello Ford and Studebaker entries, Howard Bickford Onstow, George D. Prestom Anamosa, Belle Norris Center Junction, Robert Powelka Oxford Junction, James A. Buckner Anamosa, John A. Phillips Olin, Charles W. Seay Anamosa, and Charles Cooper Motor Sales Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Hodoval
Sam A. Kaplan
Monticello
Dodge
Farmers Mutual, Creamery Co
Ford
Howard Bickford
Onstow
William Thomas
Wyoming
Studebaker
Farmers Elevator Co
Martelle
Chevrolet
George’ D. Prestom
Anamos
Belle Norris
Center Junction
Chrysler
Otto Lange
Scotch Grove
Robert
Powelka
Oxford Junction
IHC
James A. Buckner
Anamosa
John A. Phillips
Olin
Pontiac
Charles W. Seay
Cooper Motor Sales
Election Officials To Help Draft Day In Jones County
County auditor George Specht said precinct election officers at the primaries would serve for the draft registration day in Jones county. No wages will be paid as officials perform a patriotic service. Registration date is October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Specht
Jones County
Childress Displays New Ford Cars in Monticello Showroom
The Childress Motor company will show the 1941 Ford and Mercury line in its Monticello showroom tomorrow September 27. Owner Mr. Chil dress and salesmen Vernon Helgens and Leslie Bright previewed the cars in Des Moines last week with Ford dealers from 81 counties. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merrill and son Rodney of Cedar Falls and Miss Thelma Seamon of Waterloo visited Bethel Merrill in Monticello en route to Wisconsin and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress
Harry Merrill
Rodney
Cedar Falls
Thelma Seamon
Waterloo
Bethel Merrill
Monticello
Wisconsin
Illinois
Rotary Club Governor Here
Dr. Lester A. Royal of West Liberty, 132nd district governor of Rotary International, spoke to Monticello Rotary on "Hidden Values of Rotary." He cited Rotary power and its role in friendship and vocational service. An intercity dinner with Mount Vernon and Anamosa clubs is planned for Monday evening, October 7 at the community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester A. Royal
West Liberty
Rotary International
Monticello
Rotary
Dr. Royal
Mount Vernon
Anamosa
Rotaryanns
Cheshire School Names New Master Paul Locher
Paul Locher, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Locher, has begun teaching at Cheshire School in Cheshire Connecticut starting September 16. He is a Notre Dame graduate with two years of graduate political science work at Harvard and previously taught at Blue Ridge College in Maryland. The Cheshire school was founded in 1794.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Locher
J. J. Locher
Cheshire School
Cheshire
Conn
Notre Dame
Harvard
Blue Ridge College
Maryland
Green No 2 Receives New Grass Dressing
Carl Hodson and helpers planted new grass on Green No 2 after removing five inches of sod. The process used 50 percent black dirt and half peat moss, then Washington bent grass shoots were planted. Other greens are top dressed with peat moss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hodson
Washington
Hodson
Wayne No 5 On Dental Honor Roll
Miss Selma Specht, teacher of the Wayne No 5 school, reports the classroom 100 percent on the dental honor roll. Pupils listed include Lois Tobiason, Lorna Helgens, Harvey Hinrichs, Norman Hinrichs, Daryl Helgens, Galen Helgens, Laneva Folkers, Dorothy Hinrichs, and Delores Helgens. Mrs. E J Noble visits Clarence and Mrs. McLaughlin at home where she recuperates from a fractured right arm after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Specht
Wayne No. 5
Lois Tobiason
Lorna Helgens
Harvey Hinrichs
Norman Hinrichs
Daryl Helgens
Galen Helgens
Laneva Folkers
Dorothy Hinrichs
Delores Helgens
E. J. Noble
Clarence McLaughlin
Will Try Assault Case in Echternacht Court Next Month
Ray Echternacht court to hear H. J. Swift Manchester versus State of Iowa on Saturday October 5 at 9 a.m. Swift’s Manchester attorneys Stim son Penado and Harden face charges of assault on Anamosa high school football guard Ralph Beardsley last month. Trial moved from Anamosa due to venue prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echternacht Court
Ray Echternacht
H. J. Swift
Manchester
State of Iowa
Mr. Swift
Ray Stimson
Joe Penado
Louis Harden
Ralph Beardsley
Anamosa
Ross McIntyre
Opening meeting of Varent Teachers association tonight
The Varent Teachers association opens with Dr Samuel Garvin of the University of Dubuque as principal speaker in the public school auditorium. A reception follows for teachers. The annual membership drive is not yet finished but indications point to a large total. Officers include Rev S G Gutensohn president Mrs Tom Hamilton vice president Mrs Louis Barrack secretary and Mrs George Maire treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Garvin
University of Dubuque
Carl Schneider
Express
P.T.A
S. G. Gutensohn
Tom Hamilton
Louis Barrack
George Maire
Mount Vernon Girl Drowns Near Delhi
Barbara Smyth an 11 year old from Mount Vernon drowned Saturday in the Maquoketa river three miles south of Delhi while wading with three other girls who could not swim. Barbara fell into a hole and her friends called for help as Gwen Smyth was saved by a rescuer grabbing her hair. Her body was recovered hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Smyth
Mount Vernon
Maquoketa
Delhi
Barbara
Gwen Smyth
Work To Begin On Anamosa Postoffice
Anamosa post office construction is set to start in a few days announced by postmaster Charles J. Cash Jr. Viggo M. Jensen & Co. of Albert Lea Minnesota will build the structure across from city hall on South Ford street at a cost of 51 154 dollars. Nearby houses will be relocated to other lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Charles J. Cash, Jr
Viggo M. Jensen & Co
Albert Lea, Minn
City Hall
South Ford Street
Woodall Reappointed Monticello Pastor for Another Year
Bishop Magee announced the Upper Iowa conference appointments. Rev. George Woodall is reappointed to the Monticello charge. Rev. Roy V. Porter of Hopkinton retires from the ministry due to health. The Davenport district list includes many named pastors and assignments across towns like Anamosa An Drew Bennett Bertram Center Point Urbana and Davenport St John’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ralph Magee
Upper Iowa
Hampton
George Woodall
Monticello
William J. Macaulay
Toledo
Cedar Rapids
Albert E. Coe
Dysart
W. H. Mitchell
West Union
Robert Davies
Nora Springs
Davenport
T. Gough
Mount
Vernon
Bertram
J. B. Eyestone
Buck Creek-Ryan
Calamus
Grand Mound
E.G. Hunt
Center Point
Urbana
Robert H. Hammill
Central City
Cogan-Waubeek
M. C. Melcher
Clarence
A. B. Chamberlain
Clinton—First
L. A. Gustafson
Lyons
Sabula
E. E. Clements
St. John’s
Wasley Perry
Grace
A. W. Gable
Delmar-Charlotte
DeWitt
R. C. Jerrell
Elwood
F. L. Brooks
Hankinton
Ilowa City
Voigt
Lisbon
Bostrom
Low Moor
D. Whitmers
McCausland
McCausland- Camanche. F. #. Mastin; Maquoketa-Iron Hill
H. D. Green
Marion
Arthur W. Henke
Martellee Morley
T. Baskerville
Miles
Preston
Federated
BK. J. Starr
Montmouth-Baldwin
Mr. Vernon
W. Glen Rowley
Olin Hale
Paul R. Brown
Prairie Chapel-Alburnett
B. Clyde
Rochester
Rowley- Spencer's Grove
Neil Swanson
Solon
C. . Lusted
South Bethel
Harold Loerch
Stanwood
Mechanicsville
RL W
Supplee
Springville
Viola
C.D. Bogsies Tipton
William Crossley
Walker-Troy Mills
EH. Shuey
West Branch
Springdale
James 2. Gable
West Prairie
Wyoming Center Junction
R. Oc. Scott
Roy V. Porter
Hopkinton
Monti NYA Offers 60 Hours Weekly to Local Boys
Urgent call for 40 plus boys aged 18 to 25 in Monticello and nearby to join a winter wood working shop run by the NYA. Earn 60 hours per month at 27 cents an hour, with work seven days a week except Saturday. Applicants should report within a week to Harry S. Rodman at Eclipse Lumber Co. and seek details from Donald Morey, NYA county superintendent, at 312 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration
Monticello
Harry S. Rodman
Eclipse Lumber Company
NYA
Lovell
NYA Commission
September Court Term Opens in Jones County Iowa
The Jones county district court will open for a new term under Judge C. J. Haas. The grand jury reports Monday with the petit jury to convene 10 a.m. October 7. Many new cases and eight divorces are slated for trial on law and equity, including writs of mandamus, landlord’s liens, and various accounts and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
C. J. Haas
Petit Jury
Law
Equity
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Lair Association
Will
Holdup Boy
Louisiana
Mary. Reichart
Iverson
Oxford
Onslow Man
Norman
Rotary Club
Eastern
Wayne No
Varent Teachers Association
Anamosa Postoffice
H. Rodman
Oliver Kiburz
Emlin A. McNamara
Edward Roos
Weaver
Corporation
Eisse May Fadley
Marl Cross
Elsie May Fadley
Carl Ortgies
Walter F. Ellison
David C. Driscoll
Jonas Sarby
Oscar Ogren
Louis H. Cook
Board of Supervisors of
Equitable Life Insurance
Marion Tallman
N.R. Neiers
TaVon Scott
J. KK. Delahooke
Joh. Taylor
M. Ib. Buckner
New Equity
Francis Davis
Mary Davis
M. F. Carpenter
Charles F. Browne
Kk. W. McNamara
Edmond
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