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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1946

Page

5

Church schedules and events across multiple parishes

A compiled notice lists services and activities for Sacred Heart Eugene Lorenz St John Lutheran Anamosa Reformatory and several other churches including Methodist Evangelical Congregational Castle Grove and Prairieburg. It covers Mass times Sunday school Bible class confirmations and upcoming choir and Ladies Aid events with dates in late April and early May.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Eugene Lorenz St. John’s Lutheran Church R. P. Young Church of the Lutheran Hour Anamosa Reformatory Presbyterian Church Wim J. Grossheim Christ Westminster Fellowship Donald Bohlken Wayne Zion Ev. Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren Luther League Zion’s Church Wyoming

Local Weed Killer Weedone Gains Monticello Use

A new product Weedone will hit markets this year after successful local trials in Monticello. It kills long weeds without harming grasses, leaves no hazardous residue, and works underground and above ground. It kills poison ivy morning glory ragweed and many similar weeds while also destroying common lawn offenders like dandelions plantain white clover and pennywort. Handle carefully to avoid harming flowers or vegetables. Within a week the target plants die. Pvt Clarence Brady visits Anamosa and will return to camp later this week amid Easter visits from area residents and extended family gatherings.

Monticello

New Teachers Assigned to DeWitt Public Schools

Ray Stumbaugh returning to Monticello as band director after army discharge. Marilyn Thompson of Cedar Rapids named first grade teacher. she is Montour high school 1943 graduate and Coe college alumna with elementary certificate. Mildred Orr of Columbus to teach kindergarten, student at Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls with kindergarten major and biology minor.

DeWitt Public Ray Stumbaugh Delhi United States Army Monticello Marilyn Thompson Cedar Rapids Montour High School Coe College Mildred Orr Columbus Dunation Monmouth College Ilinois Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls

Fire Truck Purchase Plans For Monticello City

The article notes a new fire truck with siren light flasher and multiple lights, incl. 10 inch search light and fog nozzle. It lists miscellaneous tools and mentions the city bought a used truck in 1926. the old truck will stay for emergencies, while the new unit will enter service once delivery is ready.

Monticello

Weekend Visits Highlight Area Residents

Mr and Mrs Gene Byers accompanied Mrs Jennie Emmons to Walnut where she visits her daughter. Miss Helen Meyer teaches at Oelwein and visited over Easter with her father J F Meyer. Genevieve O Rourke Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with Ambrose O Rourke parents. Catherine Fothergill Cedar Rapids Easter with Claude and family. Margaret Dowling Minneapolis weekend with S F Locher family. Frances Ellen Bone Boone teaches visited her parents Ralph and Mrs Bone. Nellie Donovan Monticello home undergoing bungalow remodeling. Donald Eells and Sue spent Easter with relatives at Fort Dodge and Cedar Falls. Bernard Brady and sons Anamosa visited Kid Brady and Emmett Crilley homes in Castle Grove last Monday. Use Want Ads for Quick Results.

Gene Byers Helen Meyer Oelwein J. F. Meyer Genevieve O'Rourke Cedar Rapids Mrs Ambrose O'Rourke Catherine Fothergill Claude Fothergill Frances Ellen Bone Boone Ralph Bone Donald Eells Sue Fort Dodge Cedar Falls Bernard Brady Francis, Donald and Clarence Anamosa Kid Brady Emmett Crilley Castle Grove Township

American Legion delegates push resolutions on leave pay and housing

Iowa American Legion delegates pass two resolutions. One urges Congress to authorize terminal leave pay for WWI veterans and asks the Iowa delegation to forward it to Talle and Hickenlooper and Wilson. The other calls on Governor Blue to convene a special session to modernize state housing law and enable federal housing in cities with tax-funded public housing. There are 103000 Legion members in 603 posts. Also notes probate of will in Jones County and a Navy discharge at Great Lakes with veteran Glenn R. Lambert returning to Monticello.

Tary Harry Lindsey Wyoming American Legion Congress Navy Coast Guard Towa Department Talle Hickenlooper Wilson Blue Towa Iowa

Twin pairs create classroom confusion at Allison grade school

Six pairs of twins attend Allison grade school causing teachers to struggle identifying the correct student in twelve instances. Two of the six pairs share the same family, adding to the mix of similar names and faces.

Allison

Not April Fool Ex-Mayor Henry Perkins, Leon, thought he was being handed an

Ex mayor Henry Perkins of Leon believed a handoff was underway in a local incident, prompting confusion as officials clarified the situation and security measures. The brief note suggests a misinterpreted transfer of authority or funds sparked by the event.

Henry Perkins Leon

Eagle Scouts Richard and William Johnson Honored

Two brothers, sons of County Extension Director and Mrs Paull Johnson of Denison, were named Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America. The event followed a municipal gift of a Reynolds pen and a leather billfold from city employees.

Perkins Richard and William Johnson Paull. Johnson Denison Boy Scouts of America

For Sale Hybrid Seed Corn 4316 and 751

For sale hybrid seed corn 4316 and 751 with edge drop at eight dollars and sixty cents per bushel and bill drop at six dollars per bushel. Contact Wd Zimmerman in Amber Towa Anamosa via phone GAFI1 48 ipd.

Zimmerman Amber Towa Anamosa

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