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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
5
Robert Kopp of the Farmers' Co-Operative Creamery spoke to the Monticello Rotary Club about butter. He traced its use back to 2000 years before Christ, noting early medical and cosmetic roles and northern European origins for longer preservation. He reviewed churn types and newer manufacturing methods for improved quality.
County Treasurer Don Ruhl reports licenses issued in the past week for Walter E. Muller Monticello a 1947 Ford O J Houstman Anamosa a 1947 Ford James E Gotsch Martello a 1947 Buick Jones County Oil Co Anamosa a 1947 Ford Vernon O Ray Anamosa a 1946 Chevrolet Floyd W Kephart Monticello a 1947 Ford Robert W Peet Martello a 1947 Oldsmobile Richard E Besak Oxford Junction a 1947 THC truck Floyd Ireland Anamosa a Chevrolet Goettsch Funeral Home Monticello a 1947 Chrysler
The district court clerk in Anamosa issued two marriage licenses last week. The couples listed are R. M. Cooper of Davenport with Florence M. Aden of Davenport, and Raymond Freese, 19, of Anamosa with Kathryn Griffith, 19, of Cedar Rapids.
In the past week two births are recorded at John McDonald hospital. On April 5 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Gudenhauf of Coggan. A second son was born to Mr and Mrs Jerome Baum of Dyersville.
Mrs. Bess BE Sherman county recorder summarizes instruments filed and fees collected for the first three months of 1947 and for full 1946. 1947 totals show 1495 instruments and 673.30 dollars in fees across deeds mortgages chattel mortgages releases and miscellaneous. 1946 totals show 1542 instruments and 642.65 dollars in fees. The instrument count drop in 1947 stems from fewer discharge filings and similar shifts in deeds between the years.
The Monticello public library announces 12 new titles across teen and adult reading. Notable inclusions are Booth Tarkington's Show Piece and Maureen Daly novels with others by Walter D. Edmonds and Lavina Davis. The library hours are 1.30 to 5.30 and 7 to 8.30 daily except Sunday. librarian is Mrs. Florence Roberts.
Col Joe Herard reports strong bids at the Alvin Collmann sale held in Prairieburg on April 2. Corn sold 1400 bushels at 177 per bushel, 40-pound feeding shoots at 15.50, old sows 111, cows up to 181, a two year old Short Horn bull 202, and machinery sold high. The Monticello Express handled advertising and the Monticello State Bank clerked the sale.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Schneiter of Monticello observed their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday April 6 with an open house at their home. About 125 guests attended a family dinner and gifts and flowers were exchanged. The couple, who married April 7 1897 in Scotch Grove township, have lived on local farms near Monticello and retired in 1943.
Three new district court cases were filed last week in Jones County. Mildred Koppenhaver seeks divorce from her husband married October 18 1941 in Lancaster Missouri with one adopted child alleging cruel treatment. Thelma Anderburg sues Everett Anderburg for divorce and division of property with an accounting. Shell Petroleum Corporation of St Louis vs Louis Finn of Cascade concerns repossession of a Shel lane cabinet and regulator valued at $100. case heard April 8 and dismissed.
The Jones County Bar Association held a noon dinner at the Iowana Hotel Anamosa and elected new officers for the coming year. President F C Shimanek Monticello. vice president James A Remley Anamosa. secretary treasurer William Johnston Anamosa. A new schedule of fees was adopted.
James W. Nelson Sr purchased the Mrs J J Hayes building on First Street last week Wednesday. He has occupied the jewelry store there for years and plans interior improvements in the future.
Dr and Mrs Mark F Hogan depart Monday for Des Moines to attend a two day Postmasters convention in the city. They will also visit Mr and Mrs Robert Hogan while in Des Moines.
Judge J E Heiserman assigned ten trial cases for the April term of the Jones County District Court. Major entries include State v Dugan on April 14 an escape case. State v Johnson McCalany Veluvery on April 15. Cascade State Bank v O Shea Bros et al April 21. Anamosa Poultry and Egg Co v C M St P P Railway and Boos v Merrill on April 29. Foster v Hollingsworth May 5. Shedek v Shedek May 8. and Estate of Stella H Schneider claims on May 12.
Monticello hosted 48 representatives from five creamery plants and a cheese factory in Jones county who formed an association to improve farm sanitation. Dr. Rudnick urged a permanent field man to inspect farms and ensure compliance, with creameries to stop buying from noncooperating producers. Burton Brown named secretary, F. Cramer temporary chair, next meeting set for April 15 to finalize wages and hours.
Earl E. Boots filed his discharge with County Recorder Bess E. Sherman last week. He served six months and 29 days as a baker and is entitled to wear the victory medal. Discharge occurred at Fort Sheridan Illinois.
Telephone service in Monticello remains normal as a four person core team works long shifts. Chief Day Operator Pearl McLees and Chief Night Operator Mrs George Harford lead, assisted by Tom Hamilton and Paul Kamman.
A combat film for navy recruiting will be shown in the Monticello school building on Thursday April 17 and Friday April 18. The event is hosted by the Arthur P. O Rourke Post American Legion with Sam Schuetz as commander. Lt Jerry Neill Navy Reserve representative and a naval reserve traveling unit will be in Monticello Friday April 18 to enroll applicants. Bring discharge separation notice and draft board classification card.
The State Fair invites 18 counties to exhibit The Family Living Program with $50 prizes. Booths due by August 21. County farm women urged to participate. meeting attended by Mrs. F. D. Deischer and others.
The Jones county district court grand jury for the April term met on Monday April 7 and reported no bill against Roy L. DeWitt Snyder. The panel inspected the county jail and included S. H. Ellison George Heiken Arthur M. Butler John Rieken Mrs. O. E. York F. L. Himebaugh and A. V. Wood.
Merle Chapman formerly at Veterans Hospital Hot Springs South Dakota has been moved to Sunnycrest Sanatorium J Du Duque. Friends may write to him at Sunnycrest to reach him.
A call to Monticello merchants to form a Chamber of Commerce with a board of directors to chart a five to ten year community development program. The piece argues previous chambers failed due to weak leadership and stresses action to improve roads, business, and town progress in Eastern Iowa.
Mrs. William H. Jarrett died April 7 in Monticello after months of ill health. Funeral services were held at 2:30 at Hayes Funeral Home with Rev. Roy V. Porter officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Born Mable Baade, she taught kindergarten in Dubuque and rural Monticello schools, later serving as office manager for Farley Produce. Survived by husband, one brother Ray Baade, and niece Mrs. Price Greenlaw. Charter member of Monticello VFW Auxiliary 1683, active in welfare and hospital work.
Arthur Siver named Jones county chairman for the Cancer drive appointed by H B Hook with Mrs Harold Hartman as secretary treasurer Ten day campaign runs April 15 to 30 seeking 2357 dollars Chairmen named for Anamosa Monticello Wyoming Onslow Olin Martelle Oxford Junction and Stone City and township leaders listed Advisory board includes Siver Brown Urban and Hurley Local Campfire girls to help in Monticello April 19 Donations aid education medical service and research
The annual Good Friday service filled the Community building auditorium. Rev. Allen Webhill, Eden Theological Seminary professor, preached on Because the Flesh is Weak. The united choir directed by Mrs. Cecil Goettsch performed Go To Dark Gethsemane and Mrs. Orvin Yeoman sang the offertory solo.
Claire Shannon daughter of Supt Boyd Shannon was pledged to Kappa Delta at Iowa State College Ames. She is a freshman in the division of science and participates in Bowling club YWCA and Science Women's club.
Rep Henry O Talle of Town with three senators and six other representatives left Washington by plane for Cairo Egypt to attend the thirty six International Parliamentary Union from April 7 to 13 King Farouk welcomed the party and Easter is to be spent in Jerusalem He will also visit Turkey and Greece to study migration international law and other issues discussed at Cairo conference
A fire at the Manchester furniture factory caused a 40000 loss with most machinery, walnut tables, and walnut lumber destroyed. Fire started in a rear room amid shavings. origin unknown after extinguishers failed. Twenty one workers on payroll. two machines saved. insurance partial. rebuilding planned.
A county wide effort by the Food for Famine Relief committee in Monticello aims to raise 10000 to purchase prepared grain cereal. The drive runs May 1 to May 12, with quotas by town and township, under Church World Service auspices and support from multiple faith groups and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
Miss Alberta Soetje of Denver gives $200 to Monticello public library to fund new book purchases and rebinding of worn volumes. The library board thanks the donor, who formerly lived in Monticello. Her brother was O H Soetje, linked to a local drug store now owned by Gene DeWitt.
Anamosa school board approved a $300 annual raise for teachers at a special meeting last week. Under the new scale grade teachers will earn about $1,854 yearly and high school teachers about $2,400. Twenty four teachers will receive contracts. No action on superintendent or principal appointments. D. W. Thompson serves as acting superintendent and William Stusak as acting principal.
Five month old Amber baby Bradley Keith Schurke, son of Verdun and Betty Schurke, died April 1 at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids after a two week illness. Funeral services were held April 2 with Rev Edgar E Walker Jr officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood cemetery. Mrs Schurke is the former Betty Emmert.
The boards of supervisors of Jones and Jackson counties met in Anamosa to discuss shared road construction projects. The Jackson county board also reviewed an addressograph recently installed by Jones county.
Monticello board of education reelects Supt Boyd Shannon 16 high and junior high teachers and 10 grade and kindergarten teachers for the 1947 48 year. Salary increases total 9 085 for 26 teachers about 17 percent average 2400 for high school 2000 for grade teachers.
Plans for a rural guest night at Anamosa High School on May 6 include a vocal program by Mrs. Thomas Crawford of Postville who will also answer questions about her native land. The Women’s Farm Bureau committee aims to raise five thousand dollars in Iowa with fifty dollar per community contributions and promotes a national polio and cancer drive.
The Idle Not club of Castle Grove township elected officers led by Mrs. Reuel McColm as president and Mrs. Olin Howie Sr. as vice president for the year ahead. Miss Emelda Kunan spoke on Better Buymanship of Household Textiles at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Alva Stadtmueller.
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