One Man's Expressions and Dreams Stir Local Debate
A Monticello Democrat's dream about Governor Hoegh visiting Monticello for a Republican dinner sparks analysis of 1956 campaign themes. The piece links bold political symbolism to a broader discussion and notes the author will hear Truman in Des Moines.
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Hoegh
Monticello
Iowa
Donkey Rider
Donald Kyer
Dubuque
Mental Health Institute
Independence
Sacred Heart
Des Moines
Harry Truman
Jones County Teachers Donate to 1.5.E.A. Fund Drive
Jones County teachers have contributed $1,001 toward a $1,960 goal in a state drive to fund the Iowa State Education Association’s Salisbury House headquarters in Des Moines. The ISEA’s investment, remodeling, and storage addition bring the total to $387,000 with $87,000 in a building fund at the purchase.
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Jones County
Iowa State Education Association
Salisbury
Des Moines
Ils.e.a
Salisbury House
L.E.A
Inside n Out There’s a Lot About Fishing Nobody Knows
A river above the Interstate dam shows declining pan fish as surveys note overstocking and thinning is needed. Bass and walleye catches have fallen since the 1920s, with trout near Bailey’s Ford nearly gone and big black suckers tasting off this spring due to low water. The piece reflects on private fish life and changing conditions.
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Mill
Interstate Dam
State Conservation Commission
Maquoketa
Shannon
The
Conservation Commission
Maby
Bailey’s Ford
Spring Branch
Sheriff Costs Slightly Up In 1954 Across Counties
The Town Taxpayers association reports Jones county per capita sheriff costs at 48 cents in 1954, up from 47 cents in 1953, totaling $9,344 excluding prisoner board. Delaware county shows 59 cents per capita in 1954, up from 54 cents, with $10,444 total. Dubuque sheriff costs rose from 70 to 75 cents per person in 1954, with total expenses of $53,756.
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Jones County
Dubuque
Pvt Edward E Krotz Leaves Oklahoma for Germany
Pvt Edward E Krotz age 18, son of Mrs. Robert Deal, Anamosa route 2, will depart Fort Sill Oklahoma March 27 for Germany as part of Operation Gyroscope. He serves as a field crehman with the 257th armored field artillery battalion replacing the 597th in Europe. He entered the army last September and trained at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. His father Wesly Krotz lives in Cedar Rapids and Edward attended McKinley High School.
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Anamosa
Edward E. Krotz
Robert Deal
Jeff Fort Sill
Okla
Germany
Krotz
257Th Armored Field Artillery
Europe
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Wesly Krotz
Cedar Rapids
McKinley High School
Mrs Buol’s Farm Shown in a Photo Series
The Richland township farm owned by Mrs Elizabeth Buol, an eight miles northeast of Monticello, spans 379 acres and is run by her two sons Robert and Lavern. John Buol was killed in a farm accident 17 years ago. The Buols raise Hereford beef calves, about 250 hogs, and a flock of 90 sheep. Mrs Buol received a free 8 by 10 photograph of the farm.
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Richland Township
Elizabeth Buol
Monticello
Two Sailors Home on Leave from Great Lakes Visit
Olin Stewart James and Lyle Guhl visit their parents after boat training at the Great Lakes naval base. Stewart returns to Great Lakes for further duty while Lyle enters yeoman's school in San Diego California. The new school project in West Des Moines started March 19 and will house 175 high school students with completion planned for May 1957.
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Olin
Stewart James
Raymond James
Lyle Guhl
Louis H. Guhl
Great Lakes Naval Base
Stewart
Great Lakes
Lyle
Yeoman's School
San Diego
Calif
P. L. Caron Construction Company
West Des Moines
Hot Lunch Program Ends as 310 Served
The school hot lunch program concluded with about 310 meals distributed to students. Officials noted steady demand and hinted at possible future adjustments to meal offerings and planning for next year.
Grass Fire Threatens John Coull Farm and Hotz Bros Buildings
A grass fire raged east of Olin Monday morning threatening the John Coull home and Hotz Bros farm buildings. The Olin fire department contained the blaze, preventing serious damage. Also noted is the February hot lunch program and a Denver death in the McCammant family.
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John Coull
Hotz Bros
Olin
Student Council Proposes All Weather Recreation Project
The student council submits a plan for a community recreation project aimed at youth. They seek donations of labor materials or money to cover labor and materials costs. The project site will support summer and winter activities.
Fairleys Buy Home in West Olin Residence
Mr and Mrs Robert Fairley have purchased the home of Mrs Kate Urban in west Olin, consolidating a local property transfer. The deal names the parties and locates the transaction in the community.
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Fairleys
Robert Fairley
Kate Urban
West Olin
Walter Ries of Hopkinton Completes Army Vehicle Course
Army Pvt. Walter C. Ries 20, son of Alphonse M. Ries of Hopkinton, completed a ten week track vehicle maintenance course at Fort Sill Oklahoma. The course trained him as a specialist in organizational maintenance on track vehicles for artillery units. Ries, a farmer, entered the Army last August and finished basic training at Camp Chaffee Arkansas.
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Hopkinton
Army
Walter C. Ries
Alphonse M. Ries
Artillery and Guided Missile Center
Fort Sill
Oklo
Ries
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Larson of Anamosa Will Receive Award
Harold Larson, zone manager for Investors Diversified Services in Anamosa, will receive an award for top sales and service achievements. He earned membership in the LDS President's Club.
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Anamosa
Harold Larson
Investors Diversified Services, Inc
L.D.S
Larson
Larson Named Among Top 50 Production Leaders in Midwest
An annual honor roll lists the company’s leading representatives with more than 2,300 in competition. Larson is recognized as one of the first 50 production leaders in the Midwest region.
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Bership
Larson
Easter Weekend Visitors to Dr and Mrs DeShaw Home
Monticello neighbors hosted Easter weekend guests at the DeShaw residence. Jack Hedlin and Mrs Hedlin of Evanston Illinois joined Miss Julie DeShaw of Iowa City. Frederick Nosek of Iowa City also attended Easter Sunday.
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Monticello
Earl DeShaw
Jack Hedlin
Evanston, Ill
Julie DeShaw
Iowa City
Frederick Nosek
Optometry Leads in Vision Care Licensing and Public Service
Optometry is the only profession licensed in 48 states and Washington DC to provide vision care. It conducts most vision exams and upholds public interest through regulation and professionalism. Optometrists advance vision science, support research, and advocate safer environments and civic improvement.
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Optometry
States
District of Columbia
United States
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
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Belding
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E.A
Loop’s L.P. Gas Service
Curtis Grigg
Grigg
Sheriff's Office
Oklahoma
Outfit
Orl
James Postel
Harold McCammant
Denver
Colo
McCammant
Walter Ries
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Smitty
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