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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1954

Page

6

Local marriages and community notices from Anamosa area

The district court records show a marriage license issued recently to Harold J. Fiola and Phyllis Marie Walderbach of Anamosa. Monticello Lions Club details an May 10 program on the Monticello Fire Department emergency unit.

W. L. Pearson Anamosa Harold J. Fiola Solon Phyllis Marie Walderbach Monticello Lions Club Les Linn Monticello Fire Department Paul Hearn

Monticello Troop 66 Reports on Explorer Trip to Chicago

Monticello Boy Scout Troop 66 met at the VFW with Scoutmasters Dewain Thompson and Royal Hunt. Joe Mc Aleer and Gary Poock reported on the April 23–25 Chicago Explorer Scouts trip. No Tenderfoot meeting next Monday. board of review for first and higher ranks. Richard Long Jim Maurice Floyd Kephart Glenn Hargrave Ross Baty to interview.

Monticello VFW Dewain Thompson Royal Hunt Joe McAleer Gary Poock Chicago Richard Long Jim Maurice Floyd Kephart Glenn Hargrave Ross Baty

First Holy Communion class at Sacred Heart Church

On Sunday May 9 twenty eight children will receive their First Holy Communion at Sacred Heart Church. The class includes Bonnie Claus Janice Clement Gary Gadient Patricia Hausman James Hennessey Joseph Hobert Sharon Holmes Mary Jo Hunter Diane Jacque La Anna Jamieson Judith Kuriger Madonna Lewis James Locher Patricia Martinson Patricia McAleer Larry McDonald Lynda Nosbish Linda Oaken Neil Becker Raymond Ricklefs Donald Schlimmer Patricia Schlimmer Paul Smith Thomas Thomas Mary Kae Tillotson Mark Vanourny Gerald Vernimont Jerome White. Pages are Robert Hines and Michael Lambert. Flower girls are Gail Messersmith and Joyce Nehl. Ivan Benedict spent Sunday afternoon and evening at Independence attending the Dubuque district Presbyterian Youth Rally where he installed the officers.

Sacred Heart Church Bonnie Claus Janice Clement Gary Gadient Patricia Hausman James Hennessey Joseph Hobert Sharon Holmes Mary Jo Hunter Diane Jacque la Anna ‘Jamieson Judith Kuriger Madonna Lewis James Locher Patricia Martinson Patricia McAleer Larry McDonald Lynda Nosbish Linda Oaken Neil Becker Raymond Ricklefs

Three Charged With Drunk Driving Over Last Weekend

Sheriff reports three new OMVI cases added over the weekend in Anamosa court records. Marlow jailed after failing bond on intoxicated driving. Kellner posted bond after Sunday arrest. Buresh to appear Wednesday on OMVI charge. Divorce action filed by Mae Lambert against Coy Lambert, alleging cruel treatment. seeks custody of Allan Lambert and alimony plus costs.

Anamosa Lewis Dreibelbis OMVI Harry Bert Marlow Maquoketa Marlow State Highway Patrol Justice Court George C. Lawrence Frank Kellner Stone City Kellner Dreibel Justice Lawrence Albert Buresh Rt. 2 Wyoming Mae Lambert Monticello Coy Lambert Allan Lambert

Monticello Honors Retired and Former Firemen

Monticello Fire Department hosts a Monday evening dinner at City Park hall honoring retired firemen of twenty years and former members. Invitations were issued to numerous individuals including John Egger C J Matthiessen W H Jarrett George Timmins A E Shelley Walter Zubler Ike Suter and many others plus city officials and the Farm Fire board.

Monticello Clarence Rhatigan Leo Staner Oliver Smith Irvine Smith Ray Hearn Jack Beeks Herman Hoffman H. B. Tedrow Tobe Hanken Kenneth Serbousek LeRoy Schoon A. O. Lambert George Barnts William Null Charles Schweitzer Eugene H. de Witt Harry Maire Jim Shelley Joe Scherrer A. P. Lambert Wilbur McChristy Farm Fire Board Elden Brashaw George Burrichter Roy Null Delmar King Harold Egger

Calcium Chloride Boosts Road Quality West Of Town

County crews apply calcium chloride on a five mile Monti cello city to Stony Point road section. The chemical binds the top layer, improves surface consistency, and follows a prior uneven application. supervisor Henry Adams notes success in other areas. Workers include Harlan Brinkman Dale Gerst Don Cross Kenneth Brinkman and Bob Filers.

Monticello City Limits Stony Point Henry Adams Harlan Brinkman Dale Gerst Don Cross Kenneth Brinkman Bob Filers

Monticello Public School Final Events Calendar

Monticello Public School outlines year end events led by Superintendent Boyd Shannon and Principal Vance Stead. The schedule lists banquets concerts exams track meets graduation and the final school closure with speakers and alumni gatherings through May 25.

Monticello Boyd Shannon Vance Stead Newton Future Farmers of America Anamosa Tipton Mt. Vernon Charles Ellett The Congregational Church Marion J. W.maucker Iowa State Teachers College

Wyoming farmer Sam Hutton dies at 85 on farm

Sam Hutton, an 85 year old Wyoming farmer, died suddenly while working at his farm on Tuesday. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 pm at Wallace Funeral Home in Wyoming, with burial in Wyoming Cemetery.

Sam Hutton Wyoming Wallace Funeral Home

Start Work Remodeling at M and J Service

Howard Mack and Jerry Castonguay owners report early remodeling steps at the M and J Service at Main Hill. The canopy and posts were removed the front remodeled and a 4000 gallon storage tank set to replace two 1000 gallon tanks. The outer drive will be rebuilt widening inside lane and three low bay pumps added with new lighting and color scheme.

M & J Service American Petroleum Co Howard Mack Jerry Castonguay Castonguay Glen Roger Aldrich Acme Electric

Crazy bird fights window in Dr Cassidy’s garage

Sunday 5 am Dr D L Cassidy heard a noise and found a fat robin smashing into a garage window. He photographed the incident with a Polaroid as the bird repeatedly attacked its reflection, leaving blood on the glass. paper covered the window to stop it.

Dr. D. L. Cassidy Dr. Cassidy

County Rural Women's Day draws 400 plus. field trials shine

More than 400 women attended the Jones County Rural Women's Day in the Monticello Community Building featuring a style show, skits, and music. Highlighted by a Swedish costume program by Mrs. Hilma Larson of Moline and a train ticket style of scheduling. Field trials near Scotch Grove crowned two local dogs, Blue Line and Little Beag, with top honors in a circuit meet sponsored by Art Husmann at the Minnie Husmann farm.

Maquoketa Valley Art Husmann Minnie Husmann Scotch Grove Blue Line Jack Heiken Monticello Little Beag Louis Thuman Thuman Rickochet Louie Hanken Rosie Husmann Jones County Wayne Township Lovell Richland Fairview Hale Rome Greenfield Cass Jackson Oxford Washington Clay Madison Township

Former Monticello Resident Dies in Minnesota at 98

George Garlock a former Monticello resident and Hopkins building contractor died at age 98. He inherited a $3 million estate once tied to Doane pills but showed little interest in the fortune. Survived by his wife. one sister predeceased him. no children.

Minnesota Monticello William Aldrich George Garlock G. W. Garlock Hopkins, Minn Aldrich Garlock Mrs. Aldrich Garlocks Mr. Garlock

Congregational Church Hosts Spring Meeting in Monticello

The Congregational Church of Monticello will host the Spring meeting of the Davenport Association of Congregational Churches on Sunday May 2. More than 100 guests from 20 member churches are expected to arrive by 2 30 p m for a gathering not held in Monticello for over a decade. Dr Pauli Gr Maer will give the message and offer welcome remarks as part of the program.

Monticello Glen Hargrave Atomic Energy Warren Studer Spencer A. J. H. McNeill, Jr Congregational Church of Davenport Association of Congregational Churches

Five Cases Listed In Echternacht's Court

Five cases were filed and acted upon in Ray Echternacht's Justice of Peace court. Individuals cited include Paul P. Ballou for no operator's license with $10 costs, Wilbert F. Amling for reckless driving with $50 costs, Maurice L. Donovan for a stop sign violation, and Richard P. Hyland for no operator's license with $10 costs. Monticello records show Melvin Stadtmueller fined $5 with costs for driving with faulty equipment and Jerri Hoffman noted in a separate Monticello case with unspecified charges amid damaged text.

Justice of Peace Court Ray Echternacht Paul P. Ballou Independence Wilbert F. Amling Dubuque Maurice L. Donovan Richard P. Hyland Chicago Monticello Melvin John Stadtmueller Montcello Jerri Hoffman Tovard Gests

Howard Hicks Nominated Lion District Governor 9A

Howard P. Hicks a retired railway mail clerk was Sunday nominated as Lions Club District Governor for District 9A by current district governor Rudy Fritsch. The district cabinet met at Charles City with Hicks and others present. Election follows at the June state convention with office starting after the July International convention in New York. Hicks has long Lions service since 1945 in Monticello and has held multiple club and district roles.

Howard P. Hicks Lions Club Rudy Fritsch Garner Charles City C. F. Shimanek A. K. Jones Hicks The Express New York Monticello Stuhler

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Rotary Club Blanche E. Corwin Vernona Allison Chevrolet Dwayne Meredith Ford Alan J. Rohwedder Olin Frances Fagan Freese Motors Lloyd M. Buscher Everett Brunscheen International Truck Charles C. Carstensen Oxford Junction Plymouth Fort Bliss el Paso Texas H. C. Metcalf Selective Service Board Fort Leonard Wood John McDonald Hospital Neal Paulsen Onslow Reese Moats Harold Schlimmer Louis Stevens Worthington Edwin Kleitsh Cascade Stewart H. Hoag Clinton Robert Townsley Jane Lamb Hospital Boy Scouts Ivan Benedict Dubuque District Robert Savage C. Fothergill Des Moines C. E. Fothergill Pictured Rocks Boy Scout Troop No. 66 Friends of Scouting Yousse Place Bill Basler Minnie Husmann Farm Dr. Pauli Gr Maer Wall Welcom Wordane Echternacht’s Pealatin Piyath Hist Howard Hicks Lions Dist Bowen's Prairie Buros Lodge Oa.f.a A.M Servi G&s Presbyterian Mian’s Fle
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