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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1954

Page

7

Return Notices From Mercy Hospital And Other Local Updates

Miss Helen Nowa chek, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Nowachek, returned from Mercy hospital Anamosa after a three day stay. Mrs Meinhardt Thomsen underwent surgery at St Luke s hospital Cedar Rapids on Saturday April 10. Mrs C R Smith attended State Day of the Delta Zeta Sorority in Iowa City on Saturday April 10.

Wyoming Helen Nowachek Jim Nowachek Mercy Hospital Anamosa Meinhardt Thomsen St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids C. R. Smith Delta Zeta Towa City

Cure for Arthritis Shown in Personal Testimony

A reader reports dramatic relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis and other rheumatic pain after a treatment, claiming joint deformities were improved and mobility restored. The letter invites correspondence for details on the remedy and the sender’s experience.

Mrs. Lela S. Wier’s Jackson Address Listing

The item lists Mrs. Lela S. Wier at 2805 Arbor Hills Drive P O Box 2695 Jackson Mississippi with a post office box in Mississippi.

Lela S. Wier Arbor Hills Drive P.O Jackson 7 Mississippi

Hawthorne Study Club April Meeting and Cozy Bridge Notes

Hawthorne Study club hosted by Mrs. Hans Ketelsen and co-hostess Mrs. Fred Lazare discussed a Cancer drive donation and featured a program on Religion in our Public School led by Mrs. Will Morse. Prizes were won by Mrs. August Thomson and Mrs. Everett Walden as social hour games followed.

Hans Ketelsen Hawthorne Study Club Fred Lazare Will Morse August Thomson Everett Walden W. E. Foy Robert Alden Gerald Mader Leonard Ahrendsen Lester French C. R. Smith Methodist Youth Fellowship Weiner Frank Vasek John M. Petersen Robert Petersen Olin Petersens

James Perkins Celebrates 7th Birthday Party

James Perkins celebrated his 7th birthday on Saturday April 10 with a theatre party. After the show guests gathered at his home for refreshments. Attendees included Peggy Stead Lucinda Skelly Carol Miller Lanie Morf Robert Hosford David Savage Kenneth Kephart and Jerry Long.

James Perkins Peggy Stead Lucinda Skelly Carol ‘Miller Lanie Morf Robert Hosford David Savage Kenneth Kephart Jerry Long

T N T s Meet Friday Evening At Balsigers

Mrs Herbert Balsiger hosted the T N T club at her home Friday evening. Pinochle was played at two tables with Mrs Herbert Balsiger capturing High and Traveling. Mrs Clarence Stoneking finished Low. Guests included Mrs Donald Morey and Mrs James Balsiger. A salad lunch followed the games.

Herbert Balsiger Clarence Stoneking Donald Morey James Balsiger

Royal Neighbors Meet in K P Hall

The Royal Neighbors of America gathered Tuesday evening in K P Hall for their regular meeting led by President Rachael Crembaugh-Orsele. District Deputy Leah Lothard of Rock Island Illinois attended as a special guest. Refreshments were served afterward by Mrs. Lena Hogan Mrs. Clarence Meyers and Mrs. Geo Barnts.

Royal Neighbors of America K.P. Hall Rachael_Crembaugh Orsele Leah Lothard Rock Island Lena Hogan Clarence Meyers Geo. Barnts

Former Hopkinton Man Named To GE Sales Position

David Gearhart a former Hopkinton man with GE for 27 years was appointed manager of a new GE apparatus sales office in Kalamazoo Michigan Gearhart graduated from Iowa Town State college in 1927 and joined GE immediately after graduation.

David Gearhart Hopkinton General Electric Company Kalamazoo Mich Gearhart Iowa Town State College

Pamela Adams Celebrates 3rd Birthday Amid Friends

Pamela Adams marked her third birthday Thursday with a afternoon party hosted by Mrs. Raymond E Adams. A group of children including Amy Yeoman Tommy Yeoman Jennifer Castonguay Sheryl Behrends Mary Ann Coxsee Jeffery Jones Becky Knipe and Michael McNeill attended. Mrs Knipe and Mrs Charles Podhaski helped with refreshments. Pamela received many gifts. The Neil Sexton Birthday Club will meet April 22 at 8 p.m. at Mrs Wayne Claus home.

Raymond E. Adams Pamela Amy Yeoman Tommy Yeoman Jennifer Castonguay Sheryl Behrends Mary Ann Coxsee Jeffery Jones Becky Knipe Michael McNeill Neil Sexton Wayne Claus

Heiserman Appreciates Nomination for Federal Judgeship

District Judge J E Heiserman told the Express he highly values his nomination for a federal judgeship and the support shown by Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial praise. He pointed to the circuit court of appeals, life tenure, and the broad regional scope including Iowa and eight other states.

J. E. Heiserman the Express Heiserman Cedar Rapids Gazette Iowa Supreme Court United States Supreme Court United States Iowa Arkansas Missouri Nebraska North South Dakota Minnesota Minneapolis Omaha Kansas City U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Courts U.S. Supreme Court

Hintz Family Visits and Easter Weekend Guests

Paul Hintz of Des Moines spent Sunday to Tuesday in the home of his mother Mrs. W F Hintz. Friday evening dinner guests in the Eldon Brashaw home with Mrs. John Brashaw honored on her birthday were Mr. and Mrs John Lambert. Joyce Poste, student nurse at the University of Iowa, spent the Easter weekend at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs Merle Postel.

Grace White R.N Iowa City Helen Meyer Des Moines J. F. Meyer William Fowler A. J. H. McNeills F. J. Fowler Waterloo St. Joseph Mich Paul Hintz W. F. Hintz Eldon Brashaw John Brashaw John Lambert Joyce Poste University of Iowa Merle Postel Lucille Clark Mt. Vernon Lyle Clark Joyce Rink Garrison Henry Rink Roy Jacque Paul Jacque Cedar Rapids Richard Jacque Ethel White Worthington Marvin Seehusen Christie of Hampton George Seehusen Gerald Becker Hopkinton Ernest Becker George Crombaugh Cathy Junior First Henry Kelly Sandra Pliner Fort Dodge Louis Moris Chris Russell Denver, Colo Thomas Faust A. J. Stoll Loras Stoll LaVern Rickels Andy Stoll Cascade Louis Stoll Anamesa Shirley McCurdy Charles City Mrs Verne McCurdy

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Brashaw At Friends’ Tea

Mrs John Brashaw was surprised Friday afternoon when friends gathered to wish her a happy birthday. Mrs Pat First baked a cake and refreshments were served after a social hour. Attending were Mrs Orlando Null Mrs Pat First Mrs Bert Moats Mrs Louise Bar ney Mrs Neal Cashen and Mrs L T. Brashaw received several lovely gifts. Jean Clark Judy Kirby Jerry Drueger and John WHegerman joined Mrs Marlene Chapman to Camp Carson Colorado last week where she stayed with her husband. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brokens dined with Ed Brokens Monday evening.

John Brashaw Pat Orlando Null Pat First Bert Moats Louise Barney Neal Cashen L. T. White Brashaw Jean Clark Judy Kirby Jerry Drueger John Whegerman Marlene Chapman Camp Carson Colo

Panthers Seek Third Straight Track Win in Triangular Meet

Monticelo hosts a night triangular meet Tuesday April 20 featuring Anamosa Tipton and Monticello at 6 30 pm. Anamosa offers Watkins and Taylor sprinting stars and Williams in shot put and discus plus a 440 relay. Tipton brings Laing and Christianson and a mile medley relay. Monticello fields top conference performers aiming to stay undefeated.

Panthers Monticelo Harold Shugart Anamosa Tipton Monticello Watkins Taylor Williams Maquoketa Laing

Two New Cases In District Court Saturday April 17

Two cases noted in district court records on Saturday include a new filing by Charmouse Creations against Joseph V. Green of Oxford Junction for 59.55 on merchandise bought October 2, 1952, and a divorce granted to Minnie Tuetken from Gerhard Tuetken. The couple, married in Castle Grove on November 22, 1939, are parents of four minor children.

District Court Charmouse Creations Joseph V. Green Oxford Junction Minnie Tuetken Gerhard Tuetken Cass Township Castle Grove

Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Evening Schedule

Mrs. Robert Mullen entertained her Tuesday night Bridge club at a 7:00 dessert on April 13. Three tables of bridge were played with Mrs. Ralph Wilson, High, Mrs. S. E. Locher, 2nd, and Mrs. Wilbur Coxsee, 3rd. Guests included Mrs. S. E. Loch er, Mrs. Ray Stumbaugh, Mrs. Louis Morf and Mrs. Wilbur Doxsee.

Robert Mullen Ralph Wilson S. E. Locher Wilbur Coxsee Ray Stumbaugh Louis Morf Wilbur Doxsee

Alva Freese Honored On Birthday

Mrs. Alva Freese entertained Tuesday evening honoring her husband on his birth anniversary. Cards were played by guests including Mr. and Mrs. George Neiters, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Sims, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerke Bohlken.

Alva Freese George Neiters Otto Smith Burton Sims Gerke Bohlken

Probate of Mable Hearn Will Scheduled in Jones County

Jones county district court to probate the last will and testament of Mrs. Mable Hearn deceased. The hearing for final proof is set for May 1 1954 at the April term. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk W L Pearson deputy Florence Jean Dearborn Ralph Wilson Attorney.

Wotich Iowa Jones County Mable Hearn W. L. Pearson Towa Florence Jean Dearborn Board of Ees Haars Volbowig la Tor Jhorse Crank and Roval Dan George PF Specht Por Lents Iss

Annual Spring Meeting Of County Tuberculosis Association Here

The Jones County Tuberculosis Association held its annual spring meeting on Monday April 11 at the VEW rooms in Monticello. Officers elected include president Margaret Wismeier and treasurer Mrs. C R Smith Wyoming, with several committee chairs named, and plans for future Patch program discussed.

Jones County Tuberculosis Association VEW Rooms Monticello Ralph Herren Joy Harman State Office Des Moines Ennis Manchester Mae Aukman Cedar Rapids Margaret Wismeier C. R. Smith Wyoming Herren W. J. Pruess Hale W. B. Clark Seal Harold HeaJey Anamosa Glenn Hargrave James E. Remley E. H. Huibregtse Maude Lowrey W. D McLaughlin

Express Installs New Reproduction Press

A used reproduction proof press moved to the Monticello Express floor from Stamats Publishing in Cedar Rapids. Hand powered, near newspaper page size, it uses a large cylinder and grippers to transfer type. The press will produce high quality proofs for photographic reproduction in the Express composing room replacing an obsolete automatic job press. Sta mats wired a new electric unit around $2 000.

Monticello Express Stamats Publishing Company Cedar Rapids Express Stamats

Monticello Police Alarm Horn Moved Last Week

Monticello’s police alarm horn was relocated from the Tuetken building to the fire siren tower by First Electrical Service last week. The horn signals the police when officers are away from the Community building and faces southeast near Express composing room.

Monticello Tuetken

Dorothy Freese Leads With 176 In Weekly Bowling Event

Dorothy Freese bowled a 176 to top the high single game for the week. Others scoring well included Laverne Nesbish 175, Mary Jane Steiner 170, Iva Yeoman 167, and Ethelyn McCulloch 166 in a standings table of local bowlers.

Schuetz Midway Sweet Shop Monty Implement Monty Cafe Rebekahs Time Shop Dorothy Freese Laverne Nesbish Mary Jane Steiner Iva Yeoman Ethelyn McCulloch Stella Kephart Mari Johnson June Prult Tgt Dell Smith

Purchase 1948-49 Corn From Government

Jones county farmers may obtain 1948-49 year corn from Linn county bins via the Commodity Credit Corporation. Neel Hayden, Jones county ASC office manager, says off-grade corn sells for 1.37 dollars per bushel. Applications are available at the Linn county ASC office.

Jones County Linn County Commodity Credit Corporation Neal Hayden ASC the Express

Landis couple honored on 45th anniversary

Mrs. Carlton Landis entertained at a family dinner at the Richard Landis home. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Landis were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary and Mrs. Landis’ birthday. Attendees included Carlton Landis and family, Richard Landis family, and Indiana polis guests Tad Swally and others.

Carlton Landis Richard Landis E. T. Landis Mrs. Landis Nancy Ronnie Nena Susan Jessica W. R. Swally Rebecca Indianapolis Tad

Dusek Fined for Intoxication in Cedar Rapids

Louis J. Dusek of Cedar Rapids and former Monticello employee was fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication. He was arrested and held overnight before a hearing, and Police Judge C F Shimanek gave him until April 24 to pay the fine.

Louis J. Dusek Cedar Rapids Monticello C. F. Shimanek Dusek

Services Monday For Ross Stephenson

Ross C. Stephenson, 75, died in Denver Colorado. The body was sent to Monticello for arrangements by Goettsch Funeral Home. Services were held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Reverend R V Gildner presided. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

Ross C. Stephenson Denver Colorado Monticello Goettsch Funeral Home R. V. Gildner Oakwood Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gerd Otten Monticello, Iowa Geely Balsigers Royal Neighbors K. P. Hall Pamela Adams F.H. Kehren Clara Bavis Heer Muscatine Sunday Kehrens Don Danneman Langworthy Prull & Owen Lumber Co Gerd Prull Eric Owen Circuit Court of Appeals Kenneth Brokens Ed Brokens Eee Uaca Security Earl Phillips Pao 4 Mel Et Ca “Company Ife Kuriger Bros Colonia Mrs. Mullen County IB Association DeWitt Thompson Robert Taschner M. J. Hogan Junior Legion Legion Rooms Harry Smith George Rausch William Jarrett Bertha Locher Larry Carpy Prairie du Chien Wis Mary Ann Kuriger Janet Holmes Mercy Ray Adams Olin Howie Sr Henry Furino Clarence Stutt Ross Stephenson Bolson Farmer’s Mutual Creamery Devaney Funeral Home Farmers Feed & Supply Company Monticello, Low
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