Jeep registrations lead in Jones County license week
More than one third of all new cars licensed in Jones County this week were Willys Jeeps. Registered drivers included O C Free man Olin Arthur Vernimont Monticello Keith Gray Anamosa Floyd Thomas Martello Bruck E Ruhl.Another group includes Ben Jurgensen Monticello Nash Raymond Egger Studebaker Paul M Holub Anamosa Iymouth Louis Leonard Monticello Ford Norris Schrader Center Junction Chevrolet Robert Wensorra Wyoming Chevrolet Forest Ely Monticello Buick Dr E G Rawson Anamosa Chevrolet. Speaker at Monticello Rotary Club was Mogens Kieruluff of Copenhagen Denmark. Kierulff, now an Olsen Construction engineer, has been in America two months and spoke on Denmark and gratitude to the U S for aiding Europe. Kierulff is nephew of Scholtz Engineering Works owner in Waterloo. Other guests were Glenn Jones and Fred Praeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Don Ruhl
Willys Jeeps
O. C. Freeman
Olin
Arthur Vernimont
Monticello
Keith Gray
Anamosa
Floyd Thomas
Martello
Bruck E. Ruhl
Ben Jurgensen
Paul M. Holub
Lymouth
Louis Leonard
Ford
Norris Schrader
Center . Junction
Chevrolet
Robert
Wensorra
Wyoming
Forest
Ely
Buick
Dr. E. G. Rawson
Glenn Jones
Fred Praeter
Waterloo
Monticello Pool
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples at Anamosa
The court clerk at Anamosa issued marriage licenses this week to Everett Northrup 20 and Donna Raymond 20 both of Anamosa William E Marsh 20 from Monticello and Annabelle Lehmann 18 from Monticello William P Harting 21 of Anamosa and Bessie Topping 17 of Amber Donald A Siebels 22 of Monticello and Lorna Seehusen 22 of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Everett Northrup
Donna Raymond
William E. Marsh
Monticello
Annabelle Lehmann
William P. Harting
Bessie Topping
Amber
Donald A. Siebels
Lorna Seehusen
Births Reported at John McDonald Hospital This Week
Four births were recorded at John McDonald Hospital in the past week. Mr and Mrs James Maurice of Monticello welcomed a son on April 15. Mr and Mrs John Scotch Grove reported a boy and a girl born to their family.
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John McDonald Hospital
James Maurice
Monticello
John
Grove
Reeves Seeks Jones County Coroner Nomination
Clayton A. Reeves of Anamosa filed to seek the Democratic nomination for Jones county coroner. He is the only candidate to submit nomination papers in the past week.
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Clayton. A. Reeves
Anamosa
Reeves
Jones County
Anamosa Hosts Second District American Legion Convention
More than 250 Legion and Auxiliary members from 45 towns in Dubuque Clinton Scott Jackson Jones and Linn counties gathered in Anamosa for the Second District Convention. The day opened at 9 am with a school of instruction at the Legion Firemen hall followed by a 2 pm business meeting and a 7 pm banquet. An open house and dance concluded the program. General chairman was Leigh Pearson, district court clerk.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Anamosa
Dubuque
Clinton
Scott
Jackson
Jones and Linn
Legion Firemen
Leigh Pearson
Apply Now for Monticello Mail Carrier Posts
Announcement this week states applications are being accepted for probational appointments as substitute clerks and substitute carriers in the Monticello post office. Age 18 to 60 with veterans and federal service exceptions. Written test about three hours. Info at local post office. Applications due by May 12 1948 to the Eighth U.S. Civil Service Regional Office.
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Monticello
U.S. Civil Service Regional
Freese Building Footings Near Completion Despite Weather
Footings and basement walls for the Freese building are near completion if weather cooperates. Construction is underway and scheduled to finish this week pending improved conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freese
Freese Eee
Monticello Council Orders Sidewalk Repairs
Monticello city officials will notify 118 property owners to repair sidewalks ad measuring four feet wide. Notices come from the city clerk and specify sections to reconstruct. May 17 is deadline to complete, else the city will perform the work and assess costs to the properties.
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Monticello
City of Monticello
M. B. Leonard
Monticello Street
Funeral Services For Nelson Baby
Private funeral services were held for Gordon Douglas Nelson infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Nelson. He was born April 5 and died April 18 at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids. Burial was at Oakwood cemetery with Dr. William J. Grossheim in charge. Survived by maternal grandmother Mrs Frank Havlichek and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs James W Nelson.
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Goettsch
Gordon Douglas Nelson
James G. Nelson
Oakwood Cemetery
William J. Grossheim
St.Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Frank Havlichek
James W. Nelson
To Begin Church Nursery Sunday Services
A Methodist church will start a nursery service this Sunday in the Community building for parents of small children. Mrs James A Bender said the nursery will operate during the church hour in a room next to the auditorium. Adults will oversee the service and there is no charge.
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James
Express Awarded First Place In Typography And Excellence
The Monticello Express won first place in two divisions of the Iowa Press Association contest, tying with Anamosa Journal and Walnut Bureau for top honors. Awards were presented at a Des Moines banquet, with judges from the State University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Emma Stadtmueller
J. J. Rhatigan
Kenneth Ahdrichs
Milton Peterson
Leamon Scott
Nelda von Sprecken
Iowa Press Association
Monticello Express
Iowa
Greater Des Moines
Department of Journalism
The
State University of Iowa
Te K
Anamosa Journal
Walnut
Anamosa
Tom Powell
Monticello “Express
Minstrel Show at Monticello Draws 500 Fans and $340
Lions Thursday and Friday last week staged a Dixie Pair O Dice minstrel at Monticello High School auditorium. About 500 customers enjoyed acts led by Frank Patterson with Don Henry and Clarence Matthiessen headlining, raising 340 dollars for the entertainment fund. Monticello Youth Center is set for a Saturday 7:30 to 10:30 PM event sponsored by Monticello State Bank offering dancing and games for school-age youths with free refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Dixie
Frank Patterson
Don. Henry
Ray
Stumbaugh
Hizzoner
Clarence Matthiessen
Alva’ Behrends
Darrell Blayney
Monticello State Bank
Monticello Youth Center
Jones County
KCRG
Farmers Plan Strikebreaking Meeting in Cedar Rapids
At least ten leading cattle breeders from Jones county join about 100 farmers from eastern Iowa next Friday to discuss strategies to end the meat deadlock. Jones County Extension Director C B Jessen says livestock feed and money are wasted as animals age past prime. One farmer has held hogs for over a month. The group will meet at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids at 8 p.m. tomorrow.
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Jones County
Iowa
C. B. Jessen
Montrose Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Knights of Pythias District Meet Forges 25 New Knights
The Knights of Pythias district convention gathered at the Community building with 200 guests from Cedar Rapids Central City Oxford Junction Anamosa Martell Olin and others. Grand officers attended as 25 candidates received the Knight rank with Darrell Blayney directing the ceremonies. Lunch followed the meeting.
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Knights of Pythias
Irving Hintz
Cedar Rapids
Central City
Oxford
Junction
Anamosa
Martello
Olin
J. R. Hendershot
Grand Lodge
Monticello
Alvin Bleadorn
Stuart Hoag
Robert Fairbanks
Dean Claus
Harry, Reade
Jud Nichols
James Howie
Olin Howie, Jr
Darrell Blayney
New Physician To Locate Here
Dr. Robert Myers will begin medical practice in Monticello after June. He will occupy quarters in the Stahler building formerly used by Caroline's Hat Shop. A married father of two, he is a native of Eagle Grove Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa medical school in 1945. He completed an internship at the U S Naval Hospital in Portsmouth Virginia and then served two years in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Myers
Monticello
Stahler
Caroline
Myers
Eagle Grove
Iowa
School of
State University of Iowa
U. S. Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Navy
Judge Rules In Three Law Cases In Anamosa Court
Six cases before Judge J E Heiserman in Anamosa district court this week included one divorce granted to Letha Wink from Albert Wink with sole custody to the mother and $15 weekly child support. Phil Brady Power was fined 300 and costs for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on April 12 in Anamosa. Robert Meadon pled guilty and was fined 300 and costs for a similar offense in Monticello on March 28. Both drivers received suspended licenses with a 60 day reapplication window. Parole violation defendant Paul Krampe was found guilty and will be sentenced May 1 at 10 am. The cases Cascade State Bank vs O Shea Brothers and State of Iowa vs Donald Siebels were dismissed.
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J. E. Heiserman
Anamosa
Letha Wink
Albert Wink
Missouri
Phil Brady Power
Francis Shimanek
Shimanek
Robert Meadon
Monticello
Paul Krampe
The
Cascade State Bank
O'Shea Brothers
State of Iowa
Donald Siebels
Fire Destroys Buildings at L Ricken Farm
Severe wind last Thursday ignited a blaze at the L Ricken farm in Scotch Grove. A broader's house, a shed, and fifty chickens burned. the Leslie Himebaugh house roof caught fire but was mostly saved thanks to a newly purchased fire truck from Monticello. Neighbors aided in suppression before the truck arrived. house roof suffered limited damage.
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Scotch Grove
L. Ricken Farm
Leslie Himebaugh
Monticello
Firestone Store Change Announced in Mon ticello
The Mon ticello Firestone store changes ownership from John Eggers to Ed Buol and M L Kamberling. Located on west First Street beside the railroad tracks, the shop will continue as a wholesaler and retailer of Firestone tires and tubes with vulcanizing and retreading services. It will stay open Wednesday and Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings.
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Monticello
Firestone
John Eggers
West First Street
Ed Buol
M. L. Kamberling
the Express
Publisher Doxsee Improves After Brain Tumor Surgery
The Monticello Express publisher Charles A. Doxsee shows marked improvement after April 12 brain tumor surgery at St Marys Hospital Rochester. He can sit up briefly and no longer needs a special nurse. Doctors say a return to Monticello and home may come in a week or ten days. Mrs Coxsee remains in Rochester with him.
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Charles.a. Doxsee
Monticello
City reports street repair costs exceed $750 in Monticello
Mayor C J Matthiessen says winter street damage has cost the city over 750 dollars. Crews directed by Tom Brighton repaired West First and South Cedar streets with permanent concrete sub roads and brick overlays. More sections in the business district await fixing pending state road aid approval. Dr York and wife O E York returned from Rochester Minnesota after a week and a half away.
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Monticello
Winter Street
C. J. Matthiessen
West First Street
Cedar Street
Tom Brighton
Matthiessen
Rural Women's Day Highlights Mrs Eliason Address
Mrs Roscoe Eliason state chair of the Farm Bureau Women's committee was guest speaker at the Jones County women’s meeting in the Olin high school gym on Tuesday April 13. She spoke on Women’s Responsibilities Today and the path to voting rights, noting how women’s understanding of local and global affairs can influence community action. Fifteen townships plus visitors from Jackson and Cedar counties attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Eliason
Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Jones County
Olin High’ School
Eliason
Jackson
Cedar Counties
Firemen Contain Car Fire Behind Auto Supply Yard
Firemen answered the general alarm at 6 35 Tuesday evening and quickly extinguished a blaze found in an old truck group behind the Matthiessen Auto and Supply Company. The Monticello Rural Fire Department high pressure unit arrived first and used fog spray to halt spread. the cab and engine compartment of the truck were badly damaged.
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Matthiessen Auto and Supply Company
Monticello Rural Fire Department
Monticello Bands Shine at Anamosa Pre-State Contest
The Monticello concert band and glee clubs earned high ratings at the Anamosa pre state music contest on April 10. Monticello shared a superior rating with Marion and Maquoketa in the concert band division and earned division two for mixed chorus and girls glee. Winners advance to the state contest at Vinton on April 30 and May 1.
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Monticello
Anamosa
Monti
Marion
Maquoketa
Wll
Vinton
Glee Club
Martello
Earlville
Rowley
Olin
Oxford Junction
Martelle
Preston
Walker
Center Point
Central City
Wyoming
Mount Vernon
Springville
Monticello to Host District BPW Spring Conference
The Monticello Business and Professional Women's Club will host district six of the Iowa Federation BPW Spring Conference at the Community building on Sunday April 25. District director Eunice Blackburn of Clinton will preside at 10 AM, with speakers including Helen Vanderburg and Rukmini Ramseshan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Business and Professional Women
Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Mildred Meyer
Monticello
Augusta Melsha
Eunice Blackburn
Clinton
Helen Vanderburg
Iowa Federation
Sacred Heart Play Welcomed by Large Community Audience
Sacred Heart school presented Here Comes the Bride a three act comedy to a capacity crowd at the Community building Sunday night. Sister Cleo and the cast earned praise for a lively performance with plenty of laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart School
Cleo
Ellen Thompson
Yvonne Wolf
Jimmy Took
Billy Joe Helms
Bill Thompson
Billy Aitchison
Madge Burns
Jean Marie Howie
Oswald
Frank Helmer
Lady Macbeth
Georgia Mae Minnis
McDaniel
Norbert
Manternach
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Rotary Club
Legion Meeting
Nelson Baby
Lions’. Minstrel Show “Entertainment Plus
OMVI
Jaycees
Dr. York
Mrs. O. E. York
Rochester
Minn
Mosa
Boys Glee Club
Ana Imosa
Thomas W. Williams
Galesburg
Ill
Lloyd C. Ruby
New Hampton
Karl Ahrendt
Rock Island
Til
Maurice Wright
Burlington
Celo High School
Bob First
Marvin Jacobs
Karl Behrends
Donna Aitchison
Anna Diers
Minnie Otten
Miriam Young
Beverly Hanken
VEW Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department
Des Moines
Mary Catherine Craig
Myrtle Ross
Jean Echternacht
Katie Jacobs
Sylvia Kreeb
Carrie Moncrief
Augusta Ahrenholtz
Olive A. Lyon
Honor L. Clark
Dora Ohe
Hope Marcif
Mabel Rhatigan
Mabel Yousse
Agnes Hogan
Craig
Minnie E. Rickels
Monticello Post
Anna Gerdes
Fred W. Kreeb
Matthew C. Webber
BPW
Sun
Sacred Heart
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