Church sues for $25,000 over collapsed Wyoming building
District Court transfers case against First Presbyterian Church of Wyoming to Jackson county district court. The church seeks $25,000 in damages after the building collapsed during construction. Three OMVI cases filed by Frank Shimanek involve Charles Edwin McCalmant, Robert Zeadow, and John William Mauser. Bonds set at $800. McCalmant and Mauser arrested by Patrolman John J. Beckmann. Zeadow arrested in Monticello on March 29 for failure to stop after colliding with an unattended vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Ralston
First Presbyterian Church
Wyoming
Jackson County District Court
Hamiel
OMVI
Jones County
Frank Shimanek
Charles Edwin McCalmant
Robert Zeadow
John William Mauser
McCalmant
Mauser
John J. Beckmann
Zeadow
Monticello
Rotary Club Highlights Speaker and Board Elections
Rotary Clad James Hollis of Collins Radio Company Cedar Rapids spoke on FM radio and its functions at the Monti cello Rotary Club meeting in the Community Building. Five board members were elected Bob Mullen James Maurice Arthur Skelley Boyd Shannon and Cecil Goettsch outgoing president is Cecil Goettsch. Guests included Dave Hartig president of the Dubuque Rotary Club and Gene Bulkley picture editor of the Eastern Iowa Graphic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hollis
Collins Radio Company
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Dubuque
PTA Meeting to Discuss Foundations for Cultural Values
A Parent Teacher Association gathering is set for this evening at 8 in the public school music room. Mrs. E H DeShaw and Don Henry will present Foundations for an Appreciation of Cultural Values with special music. Officers to be elected for 1948 49. Social committee members are Mrs Neal Hayden, Mrs William Tuetken, Mrs Darrell Blayney, Mrs John Fegan, and Mrs Norman Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teacher Association
E. H. DeShaw
Don Henry
Neal Hayden
William Tuetken
Darrell Blayney
John Fegan
Norman Davidson
Births at John McDonald Hospital Last Week
The following births were reported: March 25 Eddie Hemmer and wife Monticello a girl. Lester Merfeld and wife Monticello a girl. March 26 Albert Leytem and wife Monticello a boy. March 27 Dale Adams and wife Monticello a girl. March 30 Norman Lander and wife Hopkinton a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Eddie Hemmer
Monticello
Lester Merfeld
Albert Leytem
Dale Adams
Norman Lander
Hopkinton
Marriage Licenses in Anamosa Area and Vehicle Registrations
The district court clerk at Anamosa issued three marriage licenses this week listing couples Martin K Hughes 17 Anamosa and Norma Farrington 16 Anamosa Jack D Oliphant 22 Cedar Rapids and Norma J Hart 19 Cedar Rapids Fabian W Gehl 22 Cascade and Mary Lou Hein 21 Monticello. Jones county treasurer registered four new vehicles including a Whizzer bicycle for Roland Leslie Oxford Junction Oldsmobile for H C Kereberg Anamosa Ford for Stewart Inc Anamosa Ford for Kenneth D Kerr Anamosa and Chevrolet for an unnamed owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Martin K. Hughes
Norma Farrington
Jack D. Oliphant
Cedar Rapids
Norma J. Hart
Fabian W. Gehl
Cascade
Mary Lou Hein
Monticello
Jones County
Roland Leslie
Oxford Junction
Whizzer Bicycle
H. C. Kereberg
Oldsmobile
Henry Buck
Wyoming
Ford
Stewart, Inc
Kenneth D. Kerr
Chevrolet
Remodeling Nears Finish at Monticello Greenhouse
The Monticello greenhouse shop and office undergo near completion remodeling this week. A new refrigeration unit with a built in display case for cut flowers is installed. Owner Pete Hall notes another paint coat and decorative molding will follow, with staff handling more work after interior rearrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Greenhouse
Pete Hall
Jones County Earns 32918 From Milwaukee Rail Tax
A news release shows Jones County, Iowa received 32918 in railway taxes paid by the Milwaukee Road last week. Taxes are apportioned by the road's mileage in the county and fund public schools, highways, and other local, state, and federal activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa
Milwaukee Railroad
Milwaukee Road
County
Reelect All City Officials in Light Monday Balloting
A light city election resulted in incumbents all being reelected. New officers include Mayor C. J. Matthiessen 214 votes Councilmen at large Ross Baty 143 and Jack Maire 237 Treasurer Paul Schuetz 222 Park Commissioner Dr. A. P. Lambert 217 and ward councilmen Tom Eden 65 C D Shaffer 45 M B Leonard 85. Write ins drew votes for Chauncey Robinson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Matthiessen
Ross Baty
Jack Maire
Paul Schuetz
A. P. Lambert
Tom Eden
C. D. Shaffer
M. B. Leonard
Chauncey Robinson
Charles Winans
Jack Beeks
Paul Hearn
Curtis Moncrief
Ralph Crimfor
Clarence Shaffer
Ralph Bone
Clark Brokaw
Third Ward
H. von Sprecken
Kenneth Serbousek
Mon ticello Country Club Plans Major Improvements
The Mon ticello Country Club board outlines enhancements to the club house golf course and social scene for the coming season. Eight new greens are being added along with seventy five trees the interior clubhouse work starts this week and a tentative May 6 opening is set. Dues will remain unchanged and Donald and Mrs Howard will manage the clubhouse and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Country Club Board of Directors
Donald Howard
Claude Appleby
Len Pluckiger
R. J. Bone
Guy Bonwell
Len Fluckiger
L. C. Perkins
Max McCrabb
Eugene Dewitt
Cecil Goettsch
Tom Hamilton
Country Club
McCrabb
DeWitt
Special Meeting At Wayne Zion
A special Brotherhood meeting is planned for Monday April 5 at the Wayne Zion schoolhouse. Invited are executive boards from the Wyoming Anamosa Oxford Junction and Olin Brotherhoods to discuss a Lutheran brotherhood rally for Jones county. John H. Rickels will show travel film. Vernon Barrack and Henry Adams will present color photos from air travel. Rev. Frederick H Kehren extends a welcome to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Zion
Wyoming
Anamosa
Oxford Junction
Olin Brotherhood
Lutheran Brotherhood
Jones County
John H. Rickels
Nebraska
Texas
Florida
Vernon Barrack
Castle Grove
Henry Adams
Frederick H.kehren
Wayne
Zion Lutheran Church
Social Security Representatives Visit Anamosa Courthouse
A Social Security representative will be at the Anamosa Courthouse on April 6 from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. to answer questions about the Federal Social Security Act. The agents will assist with lost cards eligibility for benefits and other inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Bar Post Cards From Mail Bar Chain Post Cards From Mail
Monticello Postmaster Dr. M. F. Hogan issued a notice barring chain post cards from the mails. He explains that chain post cards involving property of nominal value such as tea towels and aprons should be withdrawn and treated as non mailable. The practice, once common before the war, has reappeared locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
M. F. Hogan
Music Contest Changes Made
Monticello district officials announced changes to the North East Iowa music contests with two Saturdays set for April 3 and April 10. Monticello will host five contest centers on April 3, welcoming over 700 students from 26 schools, while April 10 centers cover large groups at Anamosa Tama New Hampton and Postville. Judges include Voxman Gower Kennedy Baum and McAdams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North East Town
Boyd Shannon
Monticello
North East Iowa
Shannon
West Union
Independence
Nashua
Toledo
Anamosa
Tama
New Hampton
Postville
Masonic Temple
Marion
Maquoketa
Himie Voxman
William Gower
State University of Iowa
Ivor Kennedy
Oskaloosa High School
Russell Baum
Town State Teachers College
Phyllis McAdams
Burlington High School
Condits Travel to Los Angeles for Jubilee Convention
Chester A. Condit local Farmers Insurance Group representative and Mrs Condit left for Los Angeles Monday to attend a five day jubilee celebrating the 20th anniversary of the organization. Condit is a delegate to the Anniversary Convention for his strong sales. The couple will extend the trip into a three week vacation, with Mr Condit's office remaining open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester A. Condit
Farmers Insurance Group
Condit
Los Angeles
Graphic Press for Eastern Iowa Graphic Nears First Issue
Last week the American Type Foundry announced shipment of a new press to Monticello for the Eastern Iowa Graphic after three delays. The press will be moved to the second floor of the Lovell Building, installed by an ATF crew, and operable within three days. The paper’s photographic department is expanding with a master camera and auto focus, darkrooms nearly ready, and new platemaking equipment arriving. Layout tables are in use and circulation rises as May 12 deadline approaches for the first issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Type Fountry
Eastern Iowa Graphic
American Forwarding Company
American Type Foundry
Monticello
Lovell Building
ATF
Schultz Bros New Store Front Redesign Opens Soon
Schultz Bros undergoes a facelift with a wooden false front removed on Monday revealing the new exterior. Frank Eilers, store manager, expects completion in two to three weeks with interior work and a glass facing bearing the store name to be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schultz Bros
Frank Eilers
Fire Department Answers 3 Calls
The Monticello Fire Department answered three calls in two days last week. Thursday morning a grass fire behind Hoag Dust er Company burned near a wooden warehouse but was extinguished. A second grass fire at Mrs Bess Dickey’s home started from trash. Friday morning a backfire through a 1935 Ford carburetor owned by Marvin Ter Veen started a small engine fire, extinguished before arrival. damage was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Hoag Duster Company
Oltmanns Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William J Oltmanns observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a service at Zion Lutheran church in Monticello followed by a noon potluck. Married March 31 1898 on the Ed Osborne farm they later settled on a cass township home farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Oltmanns
Zion Lutheran Church
Frederick H. Kehren
Mrs. Oltmanns
Ed Osborne
Christoph Mardorf
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Oltmann
Oltmanns
Germany
Okensbach
John
Katherine (Eden) Oltmanns
United States
Monticello
Curtis Hosford
William Hale
Cass Township
Margaret Oltmanns
Castle Grove Township
William
Mr. Oltmanns Sr
Mr. Oltmanns
Matilda Dierksén Petersen
Hansom
Peter Dierksen
Donahue
Scott County
August Petersen
Petersen
Cass
Anamosa
Olin Hawkeyes Meet In Henry Biere Home
Don Postel and Bob Glenn demonstrated making temporary rope halters at the Olin Hawkeyes 4-H meeting held at Henry Biere’s home. Jay Slater led a cement mixing discussion and pouring problems. Richard Grafft and Willis Glenn named co captains for the basketball tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Postel
Bob Glenn
Olin Hawkeyes
Henry Biere
Jay Slater
Richard Grafft
Willis Glenn
Fire Prevention Talk At Wapsie Boys 4 H Club
Loren Hartwig led a fire prevention discussion at the Wapsie Boys 4 H Club meeting held at Ronald Vrooman’s home. Ten members thirteen parents and seven visitors attended. Ervin Von Sprecken and Glenn Wood demonstrated “What To Do in Case of Fire.” Ronald Vrooman led the evening’s recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsie Boys 4
Loren Hartwig
Wapsie Boys 4-H Club
Ronald Vrooman
Ervin von Sprecken
Glenn Wood
Election Returns In Other Towns
City election returns from communities around Monticello list mayors and councils. Center Junction names Mayor Cliff MacDonald and five councilmen. Dyersville names Mayor Zeno Gebhardt and five councilmen. Olin lists Mayor H E Carter and four councilmen. Oxford Junction names Mayor Frank Shimanek and five councilmen. Wyoming names Mayor Henry Gerdes and five councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Center Junction
Cliff MacDonald
Will Wessels
Jack Seehusen
John Gray
Allen Serbousek
Frank Jones
Dyersville
Zeno Gebhardt
Carl J. Tobin
Clarence A. Kramer
Martin J. Kramer
Leo J. Zimmer
Frank D. Maiers
Olin
H. E. Carter
Raymond James
Joe Pieper
W. H. Laetare
Gilbert Jones
Maynard Gordon
Oxford Junction
Frank Shimanek
R. J. Barth
Fred Buresh
Louis Kula
Louis Ledvina
Vic Tatak
Wyoming
Henry Gerdes
Vincent Eilers
Lee Sherrill
Ed Holub
John Peterson
Herman Brunscheen
Army Day Proclaimed in Monticello for April 6 1948
Mayor C J Matthiessen designates Tuesday April 6 1948 as Army Day in Monticello urging citizens to display national colors and visit the local Army and Air Force Recruiting Station amid wartime and postwar duties. The proclamation stresses Army manpower needs of 21000 volunteers monthly plus 9000 Air Force volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
United States
Korea
Air Force
I. C. J. Matthies‘sen
U. S. Army and
C. J. Matthiessen
Iowa Safety Department Reports January Traffic Damage Totals
Figures from the Iowa Department of Public Safety show January property damage in Iowa traffic accidents near two million dollars. District 12 counties Cedar Clinton Jackson Jones Muscatine and Scott totaled 182620, with Jones county second lowest. Twenty four accidents caused 11585 dollars in damage.
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Iowa Department of Public Safety
Iowa
Cedar
Clinton
Jackson
Jones
Muscatine
Scott
Jones County
Women's Group Meeting in Lowell Township Farm Bureau
The Women's Group of Lowell Township Farm Bureau will meet Thursday April 8 at 1 30 in Luther Hall with Dr E H DeShaw as guest speaker All members are urged to attend Plans will be made for Rural Women's Day on April 13
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Township Farm Bureau
Luther Hall
E. H. DeShaw
Mrs. W. J. Darby Dies In Colorado
Mrs. W J Darby longtime Hopkinton resident died in Boulder Colorado on March 15 after an extended illness Funeral services were held at the Allantice Hubbard mortuary with Rev J H Sanders and Rev Frank B McCuskey officiating Burial followed in Green Mountain cemetery Monticello sisters Ella Nellie and Louise Lang and three sisters in law survived Also listed are Maud and Mabel Wheelock former Hopkinton teachers and the late Frank Tibbitts as a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
W. J. Darby
Boulder
Colo
Allantice-Hubbard Mortuary
J. H. Sanders
The
Presbyterian Church
Frank B. McCuskey
Green Mountain Cemetery
Kate L. Tibbitts
Charles
Margaret Tibbitts
Ohio
L. Wheelock
Maud
Mabel Wheelock
Wheelock
Monticello
William J. Darby
Colorado
Ella
Fred C. Reeve
Nellie
John Davis
Louise
Louis Lang
Darby
Frank Tibbitts
Monticello Selected for Cornell Sociology Survey
Monticello has been chosen for a house to house social study by 36 Cornell College students under Dr. J Harold Ennis. The project aims to help students learn research methods and provide Monticello civic groups with data on education government health religion and employment. Results will be shared with local civic groups after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Cornell College
J. Harold Ennis
Cornell
Ennis
Chamber of Commerce
Loops' Holding Special Sale at Monticello Store
The Loop Furniture and Appliance Store opens a 16 day sale placing half of its three floors and warehouse stock under bargain prices. Overstocked goods are offered at real savings to Monticello and surrounding territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loop Furniture and
Monticello
Keep Your Eye on Monticello Bargain Days
Monticello holds Bargain Days April 9 and 10 sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Dick Long, JCC president, says four bargain weekends are planned this year with all local stores offering real bargains for residents and surrounding territory. Express ads will announce bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Dick Long
Junior Chamber of Commerce
the Express
Anamosa Bonds and Wyoming Band Tax Approved in Local Elections
In Anamosa no new tax, the voters approved a 50 000 bond issue by 289 to 68. Wyoming residents approved a one half mill tax to support the school band during the regular city elections held Monday in two nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Wyoming
Leaders Named for Local Cub Scout Program
More than 53 boys are assigned to 7 Cub Dens organized by the American Legion Auxiliary Cub Scout committee. Frank Martin is named Cub Master, with Den Mothers Mrs Lang Mrs Supple Mrs Davidson Mrs Rickels Mrs Adamson Mrs Martin and Mrs Hoffman. Den Chiefs Harold Hosman Donald Harms Harry Baumann Jack Schmidt Larry Stoneking Jimmy Vietch Stanley Maire assist. John Watters Cedar Rapids scout executive spoke on Cub Den operation. Legion reps Don Morey Les Rickels Herman Hoffman attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scouting Committee
American Legion Auxiliary
Monticello
Frank Martin
Martin
Dick Lang
Tom Supple
Norman Davidson
Lester Rickels
Clayton Adamson
Herman Hoffman
Den
Harold Hosman
Donald Harms
Harry Baumann
Jack Schmidt
Larry Stoneking
Jimmy Vietch
Stanley Maire
John Watters
Cedar Rapids
Watters
American Legion
Don Morey
Les Rickels
Manchester Editor Is Buried Tuesday
Fred W. Hermann 68 longtime editor of the Manchester Democrat Radio died after a cerebral hemorrhage in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Funeral services were held at the Community church in Manchester. He served as mayor from 1925 to 1933 and as president of the Manchester Cemetery Co. Survived by wife, one son Joseph in Buffalo, three brothers Joseph John Henry, and sister Mrs. Ransom Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Hermann
Manchester Democrat-Radio
Cedar Rapids
Manchester
Hermann
Manchester Cemetery Co
Joseph
Buffalo
N. Y
John
Henry
North Dakota
Ransom Arnold
Red Cross Rushes Disaster Aid After March Waves
More than 8000 people are homeless in 17 midwestern communities after a series of disasters that began March 18. Volunteers in 1500 Red Cross chapters in the 16 state Midwestern Area push to close the 1948 Fund drive swiftly. Stewart Stuhler, Monticello chapter chairman, says relief spending already surpasses last year’s pace. no new appeal is made as expenditures are covered from disaster reserves and this month’s contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Stewart Stuhler
Monticello
Stuhler
Martelle OKs 125000 School Bond for Additions
A bond issue of 125000 for improvements to the Martelle consolidated school was approved March 8 by a decisive majority. Voters backed the proposition 189 to 40, about 82.5 percent. Funds fund a 74 by 88 foot addition on the southeast corner for a gymnasium auditorium setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martelle Consolidated School
Scotch Grove 4-H Meets At Dirks Home
Scotch Grove 4-H boys gathered at Keith and Kermit Dirks for their regular Monday meeting. Nine members two parents and one visitor attended. Larry Paulsen led a discussion on the care of sows at farrowing time. The demonstration team will perform at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Keith
Kermit Dirks
Larry Paulsen
Betty DeLarm versus Gerald DeLarm Divorce Action
Betty DeLarm and Gerald DeLarm face a divorce action seeking temporary and permanent alimony. The court had not granted alimony as reported in last week's Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty DeLarm
Gerald DeLarm
Express
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Rotary
Social Security
Mrs. Condit
New Graphic Press
Eilers
Fire Department
Win. Oltmanns
W. J. Oltmanns
Army
Safety Department
Loops
Saeed Red Cross
Martelle Okehs
Dirks Home
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