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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1966

Page

2

Trade Mission Remarks Highlight Asia Visit Highlights

The speaker praised Thailand for business opportunities while noting high land costs in Hong Kong and practical buildings. He described Viet Nam travel, Thai friendliness, and lizards used for pest control. He criticized the Philippines as disheartening and warned Americans to expand sales in the Orient. Taiwan impressed him as a strong private enterprise model.

Hong Kong Thailand Viet Nam Saigon Manilla America Japan Philippines U. S. State Department Cuckler Taiwan Republic of China

Police Court and Justice Docket Listings Include Numerous Local Reacts

From the official docket of M. E. McCrabb police judge and C. F. Shimanek justice of the peace. Intoxication and noise cases appear, with fines, costs and jail sentences for driving offenses, false checks and license suspensions.

M. E. McCrabb Charles Holmes Ronald M. Rupp Bernie Bennett Barker Jay D. Helton West Bend Wis Terry Lee Buol Justice Court Justice of the Peace Richard Allen Koppes Cascade Larry Dean Tedrow David J. Wilson Leroy R. Kelchen C. F. Shimanek

Polio Clinic Volunteers Assist Monticello Effort

Mrs Shirley Prult Mrs Larry Robertson and Mrs Bill Hall led volunteers at the Monticello polio clinic. Named helpers include Mrs Jack Knopp Mrs Tom Hamilton Mrs T J McAleer Mrs Al Lotheop and others. Horizon club members aided in vaccine water preparation and related tasks.

Shirley Prult Larry Robertson Bill Hall Monticello Clinic Jack Knopp Tom Hamilton T. J. McAleer al Lotheop George Neiters Walter Muller M.H. Seehusen Glenn Jones Sid Blair Horizon Club Donna Parker Sue Larrimer Jan Goettsch Kim Steiner Linda Paulsen Cindy Norlin Susan Strittmatter Kay Brashaw Debbie Crow Barb Stumbaugh Jean Edwards Marilu Clement Terry Holmes Ann Robertson Sandy Harms

Fire damages seat in Janssen car near Central school

Monticello firefighters battled a Tuesday blaze that damaged the seat upholstery of a 1960 Ford Tudor owned by Edward Janssen of Scotch Grove. The car was parked just south of the Central school building when the fire occurred.

Monticello Edward Janssen Scotch Grove

Club trip ends with rest stop before Hawaii

Jim Maurice chaired the program with Les Balster serving as president. The club met in the basement of St. Luke's Methodist church and planned travel from Tokyo to Hawaii for an overnight layover.

Tokyo Hawaii All Jim Maurice Les Balster St. Luke’s Methodist Church

Hopkinton Man Longtime Public Official Dies or Retires

Jege of Hopkinton served five years in Jones county social welfare, over two years with the Army Medical Department in World War II, and later worked at Miller Implement in Monticello. He was deputy sheriff for two years and sheriff for almost 13 years retiring to join Anamosa bank staff. He joined community groups and plans for director districts in multiple counties as schools reorganize.

Linn County Cedar Rapids Community

Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday in Iowa

DST begins at 2 a.m. Sunday April 24 and lasts until October 24. A new federal law requires uniform dates for states observing daylight time. Iowa approved DST in the last legislative session and clocks must be set forward one hour before bed Saturday night.

Iowa

Monticello Art Show Showcases Local Talent Sunday

More than 90 pieces by Monticello artists will be on display Sunday afternoon and evening at the Monticello Community building. Ten members will exhibit oils water colors pencil pen and charcoal drawings from 2 to 9 pm with coffee and cookies. Exhibitors include Joan Bek Vi Suter Wilma Clark Mollee Williams Yvonne Schneider Carol Helgens Hazel Bohlken Jo Bohlken Char Helgens and Sunni Hunt sponsored by the Monticello Express.

Monticello Association of Monticello Artists Joan Bek Vi Suter Wilma Clark Mollee Williams Yvonne Schneider Carol Helgens Hazel Bohlken Jo Bohlken

Jones County Board of Supervisors approves quit claim and beer permit

During a regular session on Tuesday the Jones county Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution and issued a Class C beer permit to Scott's Market near Monticello. The resolution authorized a quit claim deed to Harry Neville for Cass township land used in part by the new Cass road, with an exchange of unused land for the Nevilles.

Jones County Board of Supervisors Harry Neville Cass Township Cass Road Nevilles Scott's Market Monticello

Monticello MHS Alumni Banquet Set for May 27

Monticello High School alumni banquet is planned for May 27 at the Youth Center starting at 6 30 p m. Honored guests include classes from 1906 to 1966. Committees named for programs tickets food publicity and sponsor contacts were announced with contact points at Shannon Elementary. President George J Smith Langworthy presided and Mrs Marjorie Stubbe class of 1949 was elected vice president.

Monticello High School Youth Center Monticello Alumni Association Central School Bud MlcNeill Dale Greenawald Dale Adams Nella Hoffman Les Balster Phyllis Lumpa Ruth Wahl Joe Russell Dick Landis H. G. Bohlken the Association Shannon George J. Smith Langworthy Marjorie Stubbe

Amber Boy Scouts Hike And Camp-out

Thirteen members of the Amber Boy Scout Troop 70 held a hike and overnight camp-out from Amber to Center Lake park near Center Jet led by Scoutmaster Keith Gray. The event featured pioneer cooking with no utensils or prepared foods. Participants included Bob Steen Alan Steen Mike Kray Flete Gray Mike Oster Jim Edwards Danny McNamara Ron Ricklefs Tom Van Skike Mike Van Skike Dana Jensen Phil Dirks and assistant junior leader Eddie Jensen.

Amber Boy Scout Troop 70 Northwestern Amber Center Lake Park Center Jet Keith Gray Bob Alan Steen Mike Kray Flete Gray Mike Oster Jim Edwards Danny McNamara Ron Ricklefs Tom Mike van

Egger Feed Co Promotes Free Jackets With Hog Feed Purchase

Monti cello owners Al Hanssen and Larry Martinsen of Egger Feed Co announce jackets free with Ful-O-Pop hog feed purchases. Ad details appear on page B-3.

al Hanssen Larry Martinsen Egger Feed Co Monticello Egger

Hosiery Sale Begins Today at Edwards in Monticello

Edwards Department store owner Arch Edwards announces a 99 cent hosiery sale starting today in Monticello. The event runs through Saturday April 30 with details in page B-1 advertisement.

Edwards Edwards Department Store Monticello Arch Edwards

Sacred Heart Falls 3-0 to Cascade Aquin in Baseball

Sacred Heart dropped their third straight game of the season 3-0 at Cascade Aquin. Winning pitcher Dick Frasher allowed one Sacred Heart hit, a Lynn Muller third inning single, while Steve McDonald took the loss. The Eagles were set to host Center Point at 4 15 p.m. on the fairgrounds diamond, with coach Jim Klein noting weather makes a fixed schedule difficult.

Monticello Sacred Heart Cascade Aquin Dick Frasher Aquin Steve McDonald Lynn Muller Fairgrounds Jim Klein Eagles Center Point Klein

Highway Commission Inspects Jones County Road Work

Iowa Highway Commission members toured eastern Iowa on a three day inspection route stopping at Jones county projects including the Anamosa by pass completed in 1965 and resurfacing from Linn county line to Cascade. New safety lights and caution signs were added at key intersections and future plans include shoulder widening 1966 67 and 38 reconstruction Monticello to Delaware line 1968 plus Maquoketa river bridge replacements.

Iowa Highway Commission Jones County Iowa Cedar Rapids Dubuque Anamosa Linn County Cascade Ana Mosa Linn County Line The Highway Commission Monticello Delaware County Maquoketa River

May 2 Republican caucuses set for 28 precincts in Jones county

The Jones county Republican caucuses are scheduled for Monday May 2 at 8 p m in 28 precinct locations. Listed sites include Monticello I Henry F Adams residence Monticello III Keith Lubbock residence and Cass Cass: J Mayberry residence Castle Grove Peniel church basement Center Jet K Alden residence Fairview Community room Greenfield Robert Plattenberger residence Martello Hale William Brodersen residence Rural Olin Union Trust Saving Bank Onslow Fire Station Oxford Jct William Shimanek residence East Richland R Nefers residence Cascade West Richland Frank Schneiter residence Monticello Rome Union Trust Saving Bank Olin Scotch Grove George Bohlken garage Stone City none listed Washington none listed Wayne Bert Ballou residence Rural Monticello Morley Barger store Onslow Fire Station Anamosa Hi Sheriff s Office Courthouse Anamosa Ill Recorder s Office Courthouse Anamosa IV L L Albaugh residence

Jones County Monticello I Henry F. Adams Matthiessen Monticello III Keith Lubbock Monticello IV Monticello Cass Mayberry Castle Grove Peniel Church Center Alden Clay Onslow Fairview Greenfield Robert Plattenberger Martello Hale William Brodersen Olin Jackson Union Trust & Savings Bank Lovell Dale Adams Morley Barger Oxford William R

Express Honored Twice In Contest At State Honors

The Monticello Express earned two additional state awards at the Iowa Press convention in Des Moines. Betty Wagner, the Express news editor, received honorable mention for Best News Photo, and the paper earned an honorable mention for Excellence in Typography. The paper could not enter three contests because it won first place last year.

Monticello Express Iowa Des Moines Betty Wagner Express The

Home economics tour to Des Moines set for April 28

Miss Sharon Tapper announces a Des Moines tour for 40 women on Thursday April 28. Participants meet at 6 30 a m at the Farm Bureau building Anamosa visiting Salisbury House Des Moines Art Center and Cole Furniture then attend the Mary Mary play with a $10 fee and reservations due by April 26 at the Extension office.

Des Moines Sharon Tapper Jones County Farm Bureau Anamosa Salisbury House Des Moines Art Center Cole Furniture Mary Mary Tapper

Kettelsens Return From Trip to Bahama

Mr and Mrs Dick Kettelsen of Monticello returned Sunday night from a four day holiday in Nassau Bahamas They won the trip in a contest for the most sales of new and used cars Jan 1 to March 10 in Ford Davenport district.

Dick Kettelsen Monticello Nassau Bahama Islands Kettelsen Freese Motors Ford Davenport

MV students sweep in Class B state music contest

Maquoketa Valley high school earned 17 firsts in the Class B state small music groups event held in Delhi. Soloists Scott Orberg Kyle Little Mary Meade Martha Quint Renee Lambert Scott Ortberg Martha Guthrie and Martha Johnson led in multiple instruments. Groups winning first included brass quartet cornet trio drum ensemble flute trio madrigal group. About 1 400 students took part.

Delhi Maquoketa Valley High School Scott Orberg Kyle Little Mary Meade Martha Quint Renee Lambert Scott Ortberg Martha Guthrie Martha Johnson Micky DeShaw Nancy Michels

Maquoketa Valley names 71 to honor roll

Seventy one students at Maquoketa Valley Community High School are named to the third quarter honor roll. Four students posted straight A averages: Marcia Johnson, Betty Stoffel, Vicki Glen, and Martha Quint. Seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen from classes listed include Kent Bacon and many others.

Lions Change Meeting Date to Tuesday Evening

The Monticello Lions club changes its regular meeting from Monday to Tuesday evening April 26 at 6 30 p m at the Country club. The note urges members to adjust their calendars for the new weekly slot.

Lions Monticello Lions Club

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Husie Courteny Bonk wWiCello Kathy McAleer Kay Hosford Conservation Club Clyde Zedick Con Servation Club Jim Leggett Cecil Lambert Wyoming R. F. Rickels Toddville Westernairs Dick Ketelsen Lacey Gee Francis Houstman F. E. Mastin Don Bohlken Jaycee Scott McDonald McLaughlin Motor Co Buick Pontiac James M. Irons Clarence Oldsmobile Wallace Marie Kammer Talbert Bros Dodge Donald J Diane E Langenberg Howard B. Miller Monmouth Raymond C. Benning Hans J. Knuth William A. Kula Charlie E. Rowell Chevrolet Robert M. Or Wilman Walton Esther Ireland Olds Mobile Don Dorothy Downing Plymouth Orvin D Yeoman Lillian Kenneth Like Robert H Vivian M Rickels Prc Polio Clinic Janssen Jim Freese Dwight Martin Gary Freese MHS Amber Boy Scouts Kettelsens Bahama Merlin ‘Kemerer Jackson County Memorial Hospital Maquoketa Edward Brandt Ryan Merlin Kemerer Kemerer Stunned Driver Shover Livestock Co
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