Monticello Panthers Open Track Season In Triangular Meet
Monticello hosts Anamosa and Tipton on Tuesday at 3 45 pm to begin the track season. Coach Dean Nelson lists Panthers in events including 100 and 200 yard dashes with Rhatigan Podhaski and Holmes, relays and field events with Lipson Vesey Rickels and others while adding Cornell college relays at Mt Vernon on Apr 13 to the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panthers
Monticello
Anamosa
Tipton
Dean Nelson
Panther
Tom Rhatigan
Jeff Podhaski
Rhatigan
Jim Holmes
Ron Lang
Maynard Lang
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Nelson
Bruce Stumbaugh
Ken Paulsen
Lynn Baldwin
John Norning
Baldwin
Podhaski
Marvin Rickels
Holmes
Dean Rickels
Lang
Rickels
Bob Norris
Jim Helgens
Neil Bleadorn
Helgens
Leon Wilken
Larry Lamont
Bill Vesey
Dean
Firemen Receive Service Awards in Monticello
Monticello firemen honored at a chicken supper hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Darrell Blayney received a 34 year certificate and a cigarette lighter after moving to Tipton. Jake Rohr retired due to age limit and was presented a 21 year certificate and a lighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
American Legion Auxiliary
Darrell Blayney
Tipton
Jake Rohr
Rural Students Tour Post Office Hatchery and Newspaper
Ten students from Scotch Grove No. 3 school visited the Monticello post office Wilcox hatchery and the Express newspaper plant on Friday. The group included Rose Simmons Linda Karen Laura Lynn Eggers Stanley Carl Janice Willis Donald Neill Ruth Reuter and Bobby Null guided by Mrs Richard Moenk and Mrs Jerry Neill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove No. 3
Richard Moenk
Jerry Neill
Wilcox Hatchery
Express
Monticello
Rose Simmons
Linda
Karen
Laura Lynn Eggers
Stanley
Carl
Janice Willis
Donald Neill
Ruth Reuter
Bobby Null
Corn Bill Delay Blamed on Solons
Everett Mayberry of Anamosa president of the Jones County Farm Bureau blames Congress for delaying a workable corn base bill. He notes farm groups push since last fall and cites Senate move to revive legislation but warns further delay harms this year’s crop.
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Congress
Everett Mayberry
Anamosa
Jones County
Farm Bureau
Mayberry
House
Senate Agricultural Committees
Iowa
Washington
Midwest
Senate Agricultural Committee
Services Today For Mrs Shaffer
Mrs Clarence D Shaffer 64 died Thursday evening April 4 at John McDonald hospital after a short illness Funeral services are today at 2 pm from Goettsch funeral home Burial in Oakwood cemetery John Graham to officiate Blanche Josephine Cook born January 13 1893 at West Union daughter of Armus and Belle Knight Cook married to Clarence Shaffer November 3 1915 the couple moved to Monticello in 1926 She was a member of the Presbyterian church Survivors include her husband
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Clarence D. Shaffer
John McDonald Hospital
Goettsch Funeral Home
Oakwood Cemetery
John Graham
Blanche Josephine Cook
West Union
Armus
Belle Knight Cook
Clarence Shaffer
Monticello
The
Presbyterian Church
Obituary Note for Harold L. Shaffer Family
One son Harold L. Shaffer, two sisters Harriet Mrs Arthur Cobbert of Phoenix Arizona and Genevieve Mrs Milo Medulan of Cedar Rapids, and a brother James Cook of Chicago Illinois survive. Four sisters preceded her in death.
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Harold L. Shaffer
Harriet
Arthur Cobbert
Phoenix, Ariz
Genevieve
Milo Medulan
Cedar Rapids
James Cook
Chicago
Ill
Cafes set to donate coffee for Iowa crippled children camp fund
Cafes across Jones county will offer free coffee on Wednesday Apr 10 to raise money for a proposed $200000 Iowa camp for crippled children. Restaurateurs will ask patrons to contribute to kitchen equipment for the camp, location pending. The drive is sponsored by the Iowa Restaurant Association.
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Jones County
Iowa
The
Iowa Restaurant Association
Five Account Suit Decisions Listed in Jones County
Jones County district court last week awarded judgments in five account suits. Judge Charles Penningroth ruled for Bert H. Loop in four suits. totals include $184.58, $234.59 and $55.26 with 5 percent interest and costs. Merle E. Buckner was ordered to pay Vernon Co. $73.95 with 5 percent interest and costs. A new case filed April 3 sees Jones County Farm Service Co. seek $331.46 from Donald Von Sprecken for gas and oil sold in 1964 with 6 percent interest, costs and attorney’s fees.
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Jones County
Charles Penningroth
Bert H. Loop
Monticello
Robert C
Eloise Wilcox
Loop
Glenn R. Aldrich
Alfred
Josephine Appleby
Ray E. Taylor
J. E. Heiserman
Merle E. Buckner
Vernon Company
Jones County, Farm Service Company
Anamosa
Donald von Sprecken
Center Junction
Rainbow Girls Hold School of Instruction in Oxford Junction
The Order of Rainbow held a school of instruction at the Masonic hall in Oxford Junction. Members gathered to learn rites and practices, strengthening their organization and community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Junction
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Community showers and social events span Clinton area
A busy weekend featured a MS fundraiser initiated by Mrs. Ethel Johnson with a nine to dine program and afternoon gift ceremony. The Masonic lodge held a second degree meeting with Lost Nation visitors, while Eastern Star hosted a shower for Miss Pat Meade. Additional showers honored Miss Meade with out-of-town guests, and tours by the Cornell choir included Gary Qater among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Johnson
Clinton
Johnson
Arlette Oster
Garnet Dee Hansen
Harold Jeffrey
Harry Ingwersen
Jeffrey
Lyda Bealls
Masonic Lodge
Lost Nation
Eastern Star
Delbert Steffens
Robert Buresh
Dee Hansen
Ronald Hansen
Lutheran Church
Pat Meade
Thomas Cunningham
al Sattler
John Cunningham
Cedar Rapids
Minnie Schroeder
Francis Brady
Anamosa
Kenneth Beadle
Marion
Alvin Brunscheen
Lisbon
Larry Hungerford
Local residents and visitors share updates around town
Mr and Mrs Robert Wead of Washington visited relatives in Haven with plans to travel to Hawaii. Mrs Emma Carson hosts a 10 day stay for relatives including Mr and Mrs Darrell Leslie and son from Haven. C H Brown sells property to Elmer Eganhouse with possession July 1 and Leland Brown to occupy farm. Funeral held for Mrs George Jorgenson at Zion Evangelical church with 17 grandchildren surviving. three children predeceased.
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Robert Wead
Washington
John Milter
Darrell Leslie
Haven
Kan
Emma Carson
Navy
Naval Base
Hawaii
C.H. Brown
Elmer Eganhouse
Leland
Mrs. Brown
Olin School Instruction Held by Olin Temple No 91
Olin Temple No 91 held a school of instruction at K P hall on March 28 with Mary Green of Anamosa as district deputy grand chief in charge. Della Peterson presided with about 30 sisters attending both sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Olin Temple No. 91
K.P. Hall
Mary Green
Anamosa
Della Peterson
Ida Wright
Marion Martin
Martelle
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
District and Scout Activities Highlight Local News
Initiatory work is noted for Dora Fisher Dora Haisington Jane Jones and Ruth Newcomb as meetings proceed. A court of honor for 12 Boy Scouts took place at the Legion hall with Gary Soper and Joe Cruise opening, flags raised, and second class badges awarded. A cooperative lunch followed. The 500 club met at Solon with nine members and three guests. A guest luncheon is planned April 18 in the E U B church basement. Church officials and staff are listed in attendance notes. Several community members attended funerals and visits are noted, with local birthdays and family gatherings including a slumber party for Marcia Benischek’s classmates and weekend visits around Cedar Rapids and Mechanicsville.
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Legion Hall
Gary Soper
Joe Cruise
Eddie Soper
Bill Kell
Robert Suchomel
Solon
Robert Petersen
Walter Rohwedder
Harold Rohwedder
Art Ehlers
Nancy Suchomel
Debra Clothier
Patty Kreger
E.U.B
Church Elects Officers At Olin E U B Church
The Olin E U B church held its annual election of officers during the morning worship on Sunday March 31 Names elected include trustees Herbert Levsen and Howard Cruise class leader Eva Swenson church treasurer Margaret Starry missions and benevolence treasurer Sarah Hanken board of stewards Willard Hoyman W F Robertson Louis Leysen Richard Frazier Maurice Bonjour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Lawson
Art Winchip
Terry Patton
James Vrooman
Roger Burgess
Gary White
Donnie Patton
Edward Gill
Velma James
Alberta Lawson
Sara Jane Frazier
Memorial Fund
Nellie Stivers
Eva Swenson
Richard Frazier
Eileen Crowder
Sharon White
Lbrarian
Toni Grafft
Grace Robertson
Linda Sharon
Olin E.U.B. Church
Herbert Levsen
Howard Cruise
Margaret Starry
Sarah Hanken
Willard Hoyman
W. F. Robertson
Louis Leysen
Maurice Bonjour
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Jim Maurice and
Bleadorn
Holmes, Vesey and
Maurice
Lang, Vesey
Long
Podhaski, Morning
Allen White
Parke Behn
J-E-S-U-S
Presbyterian ‘Children’s Choirs
Corn Bill Delay
Solons
Mrs. Shaffer
Nate
Cleaners
Reddy
Rainbow Girls Conduct School
Harold Klahn
Bertha Fischer
Albert
Toronto
Ronald Fischer
Welton
Kenneth Fischer
Maquoketa
Ruth Starling
Betty Klan
Minnie Busch
Harlan
Ray Brennan
David Emde
Mary Hronik
Iowa City
Emde
Illinois
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Lola Miller
Denver
Colo
John Miller
Clarence
Vernon Shedek
Everett
Missouri
Manhattan
Dorothy
Marion Shedek
Margaret Ramsey
Davenport
Dale
Jean
Ena
Pythian Hall
James Postel
Marcella Batchelder
Irma Ballou
Julia Clymer
Viola
Emma Fall
Velma Wright
Bonnie Hamed
Lena Reese
Elva Monroe
Naomi Moster
Purina
Stortena
Reep Purina
Dora Fisher
Dora Haisington
Jane Jones
Ruth Newcomb
Anita Larby
Tillie Fairley
Alice Lazare
Josephine Cruise
Court of Honor
C. R. Houstman
Kansas City
Elsie Gordon
Edgar Houstman
Arthur Houstman
Clayton Smith
Leona Rohwedder
Marcia Benischék
Benischek
Susan McCormick
Sandra Lorenzen
Cheryl Ahrendsén
Linda Ballou
Linda Hawley
Linda Bunting
Karen Pall
Sarah Broderson
Karla Kay Lyon
Jana Lee Henderson
Dick Carstens
No. & McCormick
Formell-M
Irving Sievers
Ky. 64
Hale Road
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