Monticello Calendar and Birth Notices Apr May
Monticello Minutes lists events from Apr 25 to May 1 including Alcoholics Anonymous at 8 p.m. and a marine recruiter 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Also notes Past Chiefs gathering at Mrs. Freda Martinsen, 8 p.m. and various club meetings. Birth announcements include Alfred Paulsen’s daughter and Alfred Mettler’s son among others. Police readings cover weather, legal notices, and a speeding case.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Monticello State Bank
Re Marine
Freda Martinsen
Monticello Golf Club
Rotary
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
Monticello Alumni Association
Paul Lumpa
John McDonald Hospital
Alfred Paulsen
Anamosa
Alfred Mettler
Gasoline and Tool Thefts Reported At Sand Springs
Sand Springs police investigate thefts from Friday night. $4.25 in gasoline was taken after a padlock was sawed off a pump at the Sand Springs Mutual Creamery. A flashlight and pliers were stolen from Dorrance Chapman’s truck parked near the creamery. Tracks show thieves rode away, but fuel was not drained from the track tank.
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Sand Springs
George Ponsford
Delaware
Doc” Krueger
Sand Springs Mutual Creamery Company
Dorrance Chapman
Krueger
Traffic Mishap at Sand Springs on Highway 38
A two vehicle collision on highway 38 at Sand Springs left no injuries. Mrs Lois Richard of Sand Springs pulled onto the road from a side street in front of Lee McCoy of East Prairie Missouri. The right side of the truck cap was scraped and the truck remained undamaged. Mrs Richard was transporting her children from school. Firemen then battled a grass fire near the city dumping area causing only minor damage.
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Sand Springs
Lloyd Eitscheidt
Dyersville
Lois Richard
Lee McCoy
East Prairie
Etscheidt
Richard
Wyoming Church Centennial Observed Next Week
The First Presbyterian church of Wyoming marks its centennial with services May 2 8 p.m. May 3 7 30 p.m. A centennial program for women will be hosted by the Presbyterian women's group. Dr Frielie M Conaway of Des Moines will speak May 3 at 10 30 a.m. Church school is canceled. A May 5 potluck dinner is planned for 12 30 p.m. An informal program follows at 2 p.m.
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Wyoming
First Presbyterian Church
Frielie M. Conaway
Des Moines
First Presbyterian Church of Wyoming
Presbyterian Women's Organization
Synod of Iowa
Lehmann Named Theater Manager in Monticello
Earl F. Lehmann 47 of Monticello succeeds Floyd Wall as manager of the Monte theater. Wall retires after a year in the post. Lehmann, a longtime Energy Farm Equipment worker, has operated the Shomont ice cream plant and milk route in the past. He is a relief projectionist already and will be aided by his family and theater staff.
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Earl F. Lehmann
Monticello
Floyd Wall
Monte
Wall
Hopkinton
Lehmann
Energy Farm Equipment Company
Shomont
Dr DeShaw to Attend Iowa Medical Society Meeting
Dr EB H DeShaw of Monticello will represent Jones county in the house of delegates at the 107th Iowa State Medical Society annual meeting in Des Moines from April 28 to May 1. Physicians from across the state will attend for lectures and exhibits to advance postgraduate education.
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Dr. DeShaw
Des Moines
EB. H. DeShaw
Monticello
Jones County
House of Delegates
Iowa State Medical Society
Selective Service Office to Close for Conference
The Selective Service System office in the Jones County Courthouse Anamosa will be closed Tuesday April 30 so staff may attend a spring conference in Iowa City. Clerk Catherine Doolittle of the Jones County Board announced the closure.
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Anamosa
Selective Service System
Jones County
Iowa City
Catherine 8. Doolittle
Monticello Students Sing with Dubuque Choir in Concert
Three Monticello students Gladys Mellor Ivan Benedict and Phil Skelley joined the University of Dubuque choir for a concert presented Wednesday evening April 24 in the senior high school auditorium at Dubuque.
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Monticello
University of
Talle Calls for Postal Cost Cuts and Exploration
Congressman Henry O. Talle, touring Iowa during the Easter recess, urged exploration of savings in the postal system. He praised Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield, noted stamps revenue goes to the treasury, and discussed postal savings and potential pay-its-own-freight for junk mail. He pressed for GOP control in Congress to aid midwestern farmers and criticized southern Democratic committee dominance. Accompanied by Bob Melvold of Maquoketa.
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Henry O. fFalle
Iowa
Monticello
Fayette Farm Bureau
Talle
Arthur Summerfield
Postal Department
Treasury Department
Congress
Department
Senate
House
Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Ellender
Midwest
Bob Melvold
Maquoketa
Superintendent Hired at Onslow Appointed New Leader
Onslow school board announced Ralph Rogers former Delhi high school principal is hired as superintendent to succeed BE Helland who resigned. Rogers led Oto high school in Iowa for two years and holds a BA from Nebraska State Teachers College and a master’s from Colorado College of Education. Mrs. Rogers will join the Onslow faculty after teaching in Delhi. Helland served as Onslow superintendent for one year.
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Onslow
Ralph Rogers
Delhi High School
BE. A. ‘Helland
Delhi
Rogers
Oto High School
Iowa
Nebraska State Teachers College
Colorado College of Education
Greeley
Colo
Onslow High School
Helland
Monticello
Suter
West First Street
John H. Fraser
Howard L. Webb
Marengo
Welfare Institute Attended by Iowa City Workers
The Towa State Welfare Institute will be held in Iowa City April 25 and 26. Jones county welfare workers including Mrs. Earl Rummel and Mrs. Merrill Rawson will attend with several welfare office personnel. Mrs. Rummel and Mrs. Rawson will also attend a state directors association dinner at the Jefferson hotel in Town City on April 24.
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Towa State Welfare Institute
Iowa City
Jones County
Earl Rummel
Merrill Rawson
Bud Smith
Doris Puffer
Emma Heiken
Rummell
Rawson
State Directors Association
Jefferson Hotel
Town City
Hopkinton Approves 212000 Sewer Project Plan
Hopkinton council votes at a special meeting to proceed with a sanitary sewer system costing about 212000. Town Clerk Frank Smith says the resolution of necessity is adopted and legal and engineering steps will start ahead of contractor bidding. A petition with 146 signatures was read, though many signers were related or non property owners. Objectors cite cost, while supporters say the system will curb odors and health risks and aid development.
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Hopkinton
Frank Smith
Gaunetl
A. J. Dunlap
Smith
Archie Beitz
Peter Grief
Amos Richardson
J. B. Freeze
Gene Gross
Paul Gienapp
City approves sewer and water line contracts in Lethy City
Two bids totaling 3326.50 awarded at a special city council meeting for Hast Oak street sewer and water line work. Otto Smith of Monticello wins 905 for 600 feet of water pipe. Hennessey Brothers of Cedar Rapids 2421.50 for 798 feet. Work to start next week before Green Construction begins highway 38 resurfacing.
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Hast Oak Street
Otto Smith
Monticello
Hennessey Brothers
Cedar Rappidg
Smith
John Behn
Green Construction Company of
Des Moines
Resealing Plan For Corn For 1956 And 1955 Crops
Jones County agriculture officials announce a resealing program for price supported corn from 1956 and extension for 1955 crop reseals. Farmers may hold corn for one extra year, receiving 16 cents per bushel storage payments and prorated payments if redeemed before July 31, 1958. Details available at the county ASC office.
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Jones
Department of Agriculture
Richard Hartwig
Jones County
A.S.C
A.S.C. of
Monticello Panthers Look to Add Track Marks at Marion
Monticello heads to Marion for a varsity and freshman sophomore dual meet aiming to extend school records. The team already raised four marks this season, led by Bill Vesey’s 46 2 in shot put and 130 5 in disc, Tom Rhatigan’s 23.4 in the 220, and a 3:41.6 mile relay.
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Panthers
Marion
Monticello
Manchester
Panther
Bill Vesey
Jim Holmes
Cornell College
Vesey
Holmes
Tom Rhatigan
Cornell
Inquest Planned After Olin Farmer Howard Wigger Death
An inquest into the death of 38 year old Olin farmer Howard Wigger will be held late this week or early next week, coroner Howard Campbell said. The body was found in the ruins of a pole barn after a fire. A shotgun was found beside him as investigators probe the blaze origin. Funeral services were held in Olin Methodist Church with two ministers officiating. Survivors include wife, son Curtis, stepchildren, parents, a brother and several sisters.
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OLIN
Howard Wigger
Jones County
Howard Campbell
Wigger Farm
Wigger
Bernard Hay
Marilyn Hansen
Carl Wigger
Stanwood
Monticello Alumni Plan Banquet Committees Meeting
The Monticello Alumni association will meet at the president Mrs. Paul Lumpa's home on Tuesday April 30 at 8 pm to form banquet committees for the annual event. The banquet will be May 29 at 6 30 pm in the Community building honoring graduated classes 1947 1937 1932 1927 1917 1907 and 1897.
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Monticello Alumni Association
Paul Lumpa
Monticello High School
Nearly Five Tons Of Food Given To Needy Families
Jones county welfare director Mrs. Nellie Rummell reported 9,256 pounds of surplus foods were distributed at the courthouse on April 18 to 801 individuals from 230 families. The eligible list includes 352 families representing 1,007 persons. 327 in public assistance, 99 direct relief, and 875 as borderling cases. Foods distributed totaled 928 pounds cheese, 1,256 pounds dried milk, 38,840 pounds flour, 2,176 pounds corn meal, 789 pounds rice, and 777 pounds beans.
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Jones County
Nellie Rummell
Anamosa Man Charged With Careless Driving After Collision
John Teninison 27 of Anamosa was charged by Monticello police with careless driving after the 1962 club coupe he drove struck Emil Zimmerman’s 1951 sedan on South Cedar Street. Zimmerman and two passengers suffered minor bruises. police estimated $200 damage to each vehicle.
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John
Teninison
Anamosa
Monticello
South Cedar Street
Don Gilmore
Emil William Zimmerman
Route 1
Zimmerman
Highway 151
Investments Discussed At Lions Club Meeting
Henry Gundling Cedar Rapids investment counselor discussed investment securities at a Monticello Lions Club meeting held Monday night in the St. Matthew Lutheran church basement Marvin Chevalier served as program chairman. Members at a special table were served steak after the two acts winning applause at the club's earlier variety show.
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Henry Gundling
Cedar Rapids
Monticello Lions Club
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Marvin Chevalier
Real Estate Assessments Near Completion in Jones County
Jones County assessor L. T. Lorenzen says seven towns and 16 townships have been assessed with Anamosa Wyoming and Oxford Junction remaining to be completed.
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Jones County
Anamosa
Wyoming
Oxford Junction
L. T. Lorenzen
Nine Conservation Reserve Plans Signed in Jones County
Jones County signed nine conservation reserve agreements covering 280.8 acres. Neal F. Hayden of the ASC office in Monticello said contracts include three-year and five-year terms with annual payments totaling 3,088.80 dollars. The normal rate is 11 dollars per acre, with the government paying up to 80 percent of establishing certain practices on five year or longer contracts.
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Jones County
Neal F. Hayden
AS C
Monticello
Youth in Custody On Larceny Count
Anamosa resident Floyd Eugene Kepler, 18, is held in Jones county jail on a larceny charge. He was arrested Sunday April 21 for stealing a car from Anamosa Motor Sales and later crashed the vehicle in Wapsipinicon State Park injuring no one. He awaits arraignment.
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Anamosa
Floyd Eugene Kepler
Jones County
Ate Anamosa
Justice Court
F. Shimanek
Monticello
Kepler
Anamosa Motor Sales
Wapsipinicon
Merle Winch
Hopkinton
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Jones County Extension Council
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al Dotterweich
Legal
Zwingle
Sabina Finn
Cascade
Courthouse Records
John M. Herzog
Plymouth
H. C. Keseberg
Oldsmobile
Arthur G. Luke
C. F. Shimanek
Justice of the Peace
Delbert Nilan Dunnigan
Terre Haute
Ind
John F. Reid, Jr
Air Force
Selective Service
Dubuque
House Agricultural Committee
Henry G. Talle
Council At
Lethy City
Hazel Bohiken
Gilmore
Tennison
Lions Club
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