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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1956

Page

2

League Bowling Scores Sparse Report

A brief league bowling note shows a high team score of 1600 and mentions Ww and L. peas in the lineup though many details are unreadable.

Olin and Onslow Triumph in Opening Round Baseball Tourney

Opening round games in the Jones county baseball tournament at Morley and Olin saw Onslow beat Morley 3 to 1 while Olin defeated Martelle 13 to 10. Oxford Junction and Wyoming earned byes with next rounds set for Wyoming on April 23 and finals on April 25.

Morley Olin Onslow Martello Oxford Junction Wyoming Onslow-Morley Hodoval Streeper Findley and Vernon

Morley High Four Lettermen Lead Baseball Squad

Morley High School lists four lettermen this season three seniors and a junior Darrell Horn Donald Findley Dick Blake and Francis Connor anchor a squad built mostly from freshmen and one sophomore Right fielder Bill Catlett is the long sophomore while Paul McConaughy Bill Ruhl Larry Catlett Larry Kaussman and Charles Vernda fill in infield and outfield roles Ivan Eden is a freshman substitute Current record stands two wins two losses with a 6 5 win over Mechanicsville and an 18 8 home victory over Morley Losses come from Martelle 4 0 and Onslow 3 1 Morley also posted a 2 2 mark last fall in baseball.

Paul 'McConaughy Bill Ruhl Larry Catlett Larry . Kaussman Charles Ver‘nda Ivan Eden Mechanicsville Morley Martelle Onslow

Hopkinton Hawks Cruise Past Delhi 13 to 9 in Opener

Hopkinton opened its 1956 baseball season at home with a 13-9 victory over Delhi. Six Hawks scored in the first inning, four more in the fourth, and three in the sixth as Don Hart earned the win and Keith took the loss. Tinker of Delhi hit a third inning triple.

Hopkinton Hopkinton Hawks Delhi Hawks Tinker Don Hart Keith Rhe Hopkinton Hopkinton, Hart, P Huggins

First Golf Night Dates Scheduled

The Monticello Golf Club announced opening golf nights for men and women after the club dance on April 26. Women meet April 30 at 6 30 with a potluck dinner and a business meeting. Mrs. Vance Stead is women’s vice chair. Mrs. Dick Long is secretary. Men start May 3 led by Dr. Clarence Hosford and Les Linn.

Monticello Golf Club Bill Stuhler Vance Stead Dick Long Clarence Hosford Les Linn

William Bulgren Awarded Freshman Numeral in Fencing

William Bulgren of the University of Iowa was awarded a freshman numeral for fencing for his participation during the past winter. He attended Monticello High School in 1953 54 and the university athletic department announced last week.

William Bulgren SUI Hopkinton University of Iowa Bulgren Monticello High School

Hopkinton Hawks Return Nine Lettermen Baseball

Hopkinton opens season after a 9-0 win over Delhi. Coach Jim Kremer leads a nine lettermen roster: six seniors Lloyd Huggins Glen Harris Lyle Dunkel Max Beitz Wilford Feltes Bob Melchert. junior Glen Hardin. sophomores John Hart Wayne Huggins. plus Don Masch and manager Ralph Joseph.

Hopkinton Hopkinton Hawks Delhi Hawks Jim Kremer Lloyd Huggins Glen Harris Lyle Dunkel Max Beitz Wilford Feltes Bob Melchert Glen Hardin John Hart Wayne Huggins Don Masch Ralph Joseph

Hopkinton Athletic Banquet Honors Basketball Teams

Hopkinton hosts the first annual athletic banquet in the community building at 7 p.m. sponsored by the Lions club. Paul Moon, former Davenport basketball coach, will be the featured speaker as teams, managers, and the coach are honored. Tickets are sold by players and Lions members.

Hopkinton Lions Club Paul Moon Davenport Moon Iowa

Monti Hosts Track Meet Today With Marion and Tipton

The Monticello Black Panthers host a triangular track meet at home this afternoon starting at 4 p.m. with Marion and Tipton as the other competing teams.

Monti Marion Tipton Monticello

Oxford Livewires 4-H Dance Set for May 2 at Oxford Junction

4-H activities described include record book checks, a mid-year evaluation, and a mothers night with good food and decorations. The Oxford Livewires will host Step and His Pioneers 10 for a large crowd, while several two-point basketball thrillers are noted. The annual recreation leaders party is slated for April 30 with more information to follow.

Oxford Livewires Step Oxford Junction Olin Hawkeyes Fairview Thunderbolts Washington Tiger Oxford Livewives Wyoming Pioneers Hale Wapsie

Talk by Marguerite Higgens Promises Insightful News Gleanings

Tickets on sale locally as Monticello Business and Professional Women sponsor Marguerite Higgens, noted newspaper and magazine correspondent, to speak at the Iowa Federation of BPW clubs convention in Davenport on Friday evening May 4. Higgens, with the New York Herald Tribune since 1942 and foreign correspondent since 1944, will discuss Russia as she saw it. Open to the public.

Monticello Marguerite Higgens Iowa Federation of B.P.W. Clubs Miss Higgens Davenport Iowa B.P.W New York Herald- Tribune Russia

Monticello neighbors host Cedar Rapids guest dinner

Monticello residents Mr and Mrs Arnold Jacobs and Mrs Anna Lubben of Anamosa visited L A Lubben of Cedar Rapids for a dinner. Damon Gray was summoned to Topeka Kansas Monday morning due to his mother's serious illness.

Arnold Jacobs Monticello Anna Lubben Anamosa L. A. Lubben Cedar Rapids Damon Gray Topeka Kans

4 H News Be Natural Club Delegates for Ames Meeting

The Prairie Hill Be Natural club selects Laura Goedken as Ames delegate with Betty Pillard as alternate. Evonne Reth chosen to campaign speaker if elected. A $5 fund toward highway welcome signs in Jones county was approved. Meetings, demonstrations and talks highlighted by April 23 and April 3 gatherings.

Prairie Hill Be Natural Club Jones County Betty Jean Joan Pillard Laura Goedken Ames Betty Pillard Evonne Reth Faye Pillard John Wacker Dorothy Goodken Evonne Roth

Royal Rangers Host Pancake Supper for Castle Grove 4-H

Royal Rangers Duane Keegan and Howard Hall hosted April 4 with Gordon Eberhart and Larry Cartano assisting for a pancake supper at Peniel Presbyterian church. Thirty guests attended while 33 members logged years in 4-H club work and projects for the fair. Jerry Parsons spoke on record books. Loren Lubben was elected to county office. Duane Keegan spoke on soil insects, Donald Johnson on personal appearance. Howard Hall demonstrated sediment testing of milk. Lester Sta lbeg outlined making a paint brush storage can. Mrs Roy Miller showed Rose Bowl parade pictures. Clay Busy Bees held a meeting with Roseann and Alice Larkey. Fifteen members, two guests attended plus leaders and mothers. Planned road sign donations to Builders club. Record books checked. yeast bread demo by Alice Larkey. Marie Reiss on why milk is a diet necessity. Roseann Larkey demonstrated cocoa. Garden planning explained by Mrs. John Hinrichs. Meeting closed with 4-H pledge and lunch.

Royal Rangers Duane Keegan Howard’ Hall Gordon Eberhart Larry Cartano Castle Grove Peniel Presbyterian Church Jerry Parsons Loren Lubben Donald Johnson Howard Hall Lester Stahlberg Roy Miller Roseann Alice Larkey Fillenge Lars II “H Builders Club Marie Reiss Roseann Larkey John Hinrichs

Oxford Livewires Hold April Meeting at New Elementary

The April 2 Oxford Livewires meeting at the new elementary school drew 25 members 12 parents and 6 guests. John Burhop was nominated for county office. Seed corn for the annual corn contest was distributed. Joe Barth spoke on Soil Insects, Bonnie Balichek on Personal Appearance, and Orville Barnhart demonstrated machinery marking. Joe and David Peterson hosted with their parents. A May 2 dance at ZC.BJ. hall with Leo and His Pioneers is planned, tickets on sale. A ticket contest offers a 4 H jacket to the winner.

Oxford Livewires John Burhop Joe Barth Bonnie Balichek Orville Barnhart Joe David Peterson Zc.bj. Hall Leo

Willing Workers Hold Meeting at Wayne Group

The Wayne Willing Workers group held a session with 23 members and two readers. A custard making demonstration by Mary Manternach and a talk titled Lets Entertain by Jean Hilers were presented. Garden project details were explained by the garden leaders.

Willing Workers Wayne Willing Workers Mary Manternach Jean Hilers

Lovell Happy Helpers Meet Apr 9 at Diane Adams House

The Lovell Happy Helpers held their April 9 meeting at Diane Adams home with 21 members present along with three mothers and one visitor. A team demonstration on Baked Custard was given by Florence Meadon and Nancy Rieniers, and Marian Fass gave a talk on Meat in Our Meals. The club discussed new 4-H signs and voted to contribute seven dollars, then conducted a group activity making dinner menus from magazine pictures. Recreation was led by Joyce Ann Appleby.

Lovell Happy Helpers Diane Adams Florence Meadon Nancy Rieniers Marian Fass Joyce Ann Appleby

Past Noble Grands to Meet with Guest Speaker

The Past Noble Grands convene Monday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Glenn Russell’s home. Myrs, F. G. Williams is the guest speaker discussing the topic Creative Art.

Glenn Russell Myrs F. G. Williams

Monticello Council Approves Revised Dog Ordinance Plans

The Monticello city council met in special session with Mayor Lambert. Officials discussed amending the dog ordinance and re zoning Turk's Addition with attorney Locher speaking for residents. The meeting also covered holiday pay, salaries, a beer permit, and opening two new building additions, with bids accepted for a police car and repairs to the sewage plant.

City of Monticello Lambert Harold Wilcox John Behn Roy A. Miller J. B. First Paul Hearn Brashaw Ler BE. B. Wiret Paul Wirst Fone Carl Fred’ ‘Kreeb Tone Scott Boyd Nelson Leslie Bright Philp Turner Roy Miller Sn Lambert Buckner Motors Une Seth Drew HP Memati Maquoketa Ay Company L. Gearhart Bon di L. Cassidy Town Electric Richardson Matt Parrott Co Acme Electric Ace Hardware McNeill Hardware Emil Orient Hearn Wilcox Behn Miller Hell First Turk's Addition S. B. Locher Locher George Harms John Jacobs Iowa Ney Freese Motors Plymouth Ford Aye Mil

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