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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1956

Page

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Onslow Paulsens Host Birthday Party for Daughter

Mr and Mrs Neal Paulsen entertained Tuesday evening in celebration of daughter Janeals second birthday. A 630 dinner included Mr and Mrs Elmer Hinrichs Mrs Mabel Paulsen Judi Paulsen and Norris Schrader. Later guests were Mr and Mrs Raymond Antons Patty and Billy Mr and Mrs Gail Catlett Jeri Sally Janice Linda Kathy Janie and Gary.

Onslow Neal Paulsen Janeal Elmer Hinrichs Mabel Paulsen Judi Paulsen Norris Schrader Raymond Antons Patty Billy Gail Catlett Jeri Sally Janice Linda Kathy Janie Gary

Grass Fire at Hinrichs Residence Quickly Extinguished

Friday the fire company responded to the John Hinrichs residence where a grass fire ran out of control but was soon contained with no injuries or further damage.

John Hinrichs

Four-H Leaders Lunch in Anamosa on Apr 17

Mrs Laura Reiss Mrs Jeri Hoen and Mrs Pauline Reade attended a luncheon for 4-H leaders in Anamosa on Tuesday April 17. Dwain Norton visited the Tom Bearinger home in Canton on Sunday. Onslow high school beat Monmouth 7 to 5 in a April 18 baseball game.

Laura Reiss Jeri Hoenshhel Pauline Reade Anamosa Dwain Norton Tom Bearinger Canton Onslow High School Monmouth

Monticello Residents Attend Dyersville Horse Sale

Monticello neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scherrer Tom Coates and Mr. and Mrs. Max Burns attended a horse sale in Dyersville Tuesday evening.

Harold Scherrer Tom Coates Max Burns Dyersville

Cold weather hurts catfish yet boosts walleyes on the Mississippi

A fishing column notes catfish feed poorly in water around 50 degrees with spring warming. Walleyes and sand pike bite well in late cold springs, especially over the Mississippi near Bailey's Ford. Observers report many limit strings, mainly with spotted suckers bait, while shiners underperform.

Bailey’s Ford Delhi Mississippi

Parvex Feed Treatment Proves High Roundworm Efficacy

Parvex offers a single dose in feed with 95 to 100 percent effectiveness against large roundworms and 85 percent against nodular worms. No backset and no loss of appetite reported. Available in 77 Gm and 385 Gm packages.

Fowler Family Visits Mc Neill Home Four Days

Mr and Mrs W D Fowler and their four children visited Mrs Fowler's parents Mr and Mrs A J H Mc Neill from Monday to Friday The family then returned to their home in St Joseph Michigan

W. D. Fowler

Old Poppe Farm Barn Pictured As Early Highway Barn

The 80 acre Fred E Poppe farm two miles south of Langworthy is home to an old horse barn now used as a hog house. Built with hand shaped rafters and wall supports, it is among the first barns along the road now Highway 151. The Poppe family since 1941 owns the property and operates cows and chickens.

Fred E. Poppe Bernard Buol Langworthy Fred H. Shover Raymond Poppe Lawrence Brockhohn Fred Poppe Herman Hagen James T. McDonald Henry Harms Poppes the Express

Vandals damage Mrs Emma Stenner home in Sioux Rapids area

The residence of Mrs Emma Stenner, daughter of Sioux Rapids, suffered extensive vandalism with every window broken glassware smashed and furniture overturned. Mrs Stennerson is presently in Florida.

Emma Stenner Sioux Rapids Stennerson Florida

Langworthy Residents Attend Benson Haven Wedding

The Langworthy area gathered for the Sunday wedding of Clifford Heyen and Carol Benson and the in house reception. Attendees included George Poppe and family, John Hanken and Esther, Margaret Poppe, Arthur Riedel family, Barbara Guyan, Gerd Prull, Marie Prull, John Reuter, Ben Engelbart and family, Roger Oltmanns and family, Donald Husman and family, Linda and Dean, C E Heyen and G A Ommen couples, Carl Gerdes, John Doden, George Schafer, Jack Buol, John Schafer, Louis Schafer, Edmund Wilken and families, Henry Jacobs and Alice, Elmer Jacobs and David, Gerke Hanken, Irene and Beverly.

G. A. Ommen Carl Gerdes John Doden George Schafer Jack Buol John Schafer Louis Schafer Edmund Wilken Henry Jacobs Alice Elmer Jacobs David Gerke Hanken Irene Beverly

Sunshine club meets at Barbara Guyan home

The Sunshine club gathered Thursday evening at Barbara Guyan’s new home with all members present. Visitors included Mrs. Harry Guyan of Scotch Grove and Mrs. Keith White of Anamosa. The evening featured visiting and fancy work followed by hostess served refreshments.

The Sunshine Club Barbara Guyan Harry Guyan Scotch Grove Keith White Anamosa

Visitors and callers mark a midweek social run

On Wednesday afternoon April 18 visitors to the Rhinehart Dirks home included Henry Poppe family Tony Gravel family John Martinsen family John Dirks Wilma George Dirks Mrs Henry Kray and others. Thursday afternoon Marie Prull home hosted Fred Hanken Will Wenger and Gerd Prull. Saturday Mrs George J Smith hosted Marie Prull Carl Gerdes and Ben Engelbart. Those from the vicinity who attended.

Rhinehart Dirks Henry Poppe Tony Gravel John Martinsen John Dirks Wilma George Dirks Henry Kray Marie Prull Fred Hanken Will Wenger Gerd Prull George J. Smith Carl Gerdes Ben Engelbart Herman Ricklefs Guttenberg Will Poppe Carl Antons Raymond Poppe Richard Andreesen Robert Heyen Robin Jeff Boone Clarence Heyen Robert Jerry DeLarm Eugene Etten Maquoketa

Rural Women Observances and Local Social Visits Gather in Iowa

On Thursday Rural Women's Day in Oxford Junction drew Mesdames Edmund Wilken Georgie Folkerts George Hoult Rollie Bronemann Harry Dierks Clifford Arduser and Frank Burlingham. The community hosted Sunday dinners and Monday evening calls across Welton Scotch Grove and neighboring towns with guests from Monticello Maquoketa and Boone.

Oxford Junction Edmund Wilken Georgie Folkerts George Hoult Rollie Bronemann Harry Dierks Clifford Arduser Frank Burlingham Jerry DeLarm and Sons Ralph Franks Welton Iowa

Gas Escapes From Deep Well on Albert Seehusen Farm

Workmen drilling for water on the Albert Seehusen farm near Pomeroy encountered a 200 foot deep gas pocket. Gas issued from the well casing for about 30 hours before dissipating.

Pomeroy Albert Seehusen

Prairieburg Names New News Writer Donna Brislawn

Donna Brislawn, 17, named Express news correspondent for Prairieburg replacing Mrs. Richard Rosendahl. Her first column appeared April 26. She is daughter of James Brislawn, with three brothers and two sisters. Residents urged to call Donna at No. 2253.

Prairieburg Donna Brislawn Express Richard Rosendahl Johnny Jones Miss Brislawn The Donna James Brislawn Jerry Ronnie Tommy Patty Violet St. Joseph's

Wounded Humboldt Youth Struck by Stray Bullet

Allen Maassen a 17 year old Humboldt youth was wounded by a stray bullet during a hunting expedition. The bullet passed through his body entering the chest about two inches above the heart.

Allen Maassen Humboldt

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