Rotary Picnic Ends With Kittenball Club Game
The Monticello Rotary Club held a casual Monday evening picnic at Stahler's Acres. Rotarians played a kittenball game after supper, with Dr CG G Thomas as umpire and Boyd Shannon and C K Stephen pitching. Guests included F/Sgt Russell Jamieson recently discharged from the U S Army and Donald Allen, the new milk inspector for four towns in eastern Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Donald Allen
Mrs. Allen
Podhaski
Ratload Shipments to Chicago and Other Markets
Cattle and hog shipments listed for the past week include Ern est Schnier one carload John P Messerli two carloads Aitchison Bros one Ed Reiter one George Manternach one Chris Reiter two John J Hosch one George Kurt two Delay Bros five M J Kenneally one Dubuque Packing Co four hogs to Dubuque one cattle car to Dubuque two hogs cars to Detroit Farmers Mutual Creamery Monticello and Farmers Creamery Langworthy each sent one car of butter to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ernest Schnier
John P. Messerli
Aitchison Bros
Ed Reiter
George Manternach
Chris Reiter
John J. Hosch
George Kurt
Delay Bros
M. J. Kenneally
Dubuque Packing Company
Ration Stamp Schedule Update For Foods And Fuel
The notice outlines ration details by category including Meats Fats with red stamps Q2 U2 through Z2 and August 31 to September 30, blue processed foods stamps and sugar stamp 36 with dates August 31 to November 30, and Fuel Oil coupons 1-5 worth ten gallons each valid rest of heating year. Airplane shoe stamps No. 1-3 in book three stay valid indefinitely with new No. 4 becoming valid August 1.
Four Marriage Licenses Issued Last Week in Anamosa Office
The clerk of district court in Anamosa issued four marriage licenses last week. Marian Meyer 21 and Marguerite Pearson 20 both of Cedar Rapids were among the couples. Dale L Marshall 21 of Cascade wed Dorothy H Rieken 18 of Monticello. Harold Waltermeyer 33 and Dora Lee Walker 29, both of Cedar Rapids, were joined, as were C Gordon Powers of Custer Michigan and Bessie Dusanek of Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Marian Meyer
Marguerite Pearson
Cedar Rapids
Dale L. Marshall
Cascade
Dorothy H. Rieken
Monticello
Harold Waltermeyer
Dora Lee Walker
C. Gordon Powers
Custer, Mich
Bessie Dusanek
Wyoming
Recent Births at John McDonald Hospital
Birth notices from John McDonald Hospital report three newborns this week. Lt and Mrs John Long of Monticello welcomed a boy on July 25, Mr and Mrs Leo Otting of Cascade welcomed a girl on July 28, and Mr and Mrs Lewis Billmeyer of Hopkinton welcomed a boy on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
John Long
Monticello
Leo Otting
Cascade
Lewis Billmeyer
Hopkinton
Truck Licenses Issued by County Treasurer Last Week
Don Ruhl county treasurer issued a license for a 1945 Ford owned by Ray Adams of Monticello during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ruhl
Ray Adams
Monticello
Lamb Subsidy Boosts Farmers Through 1946 Plan
L. T. Lorenzen of Jones county AAA announced a post August 5 subsidy for sellers of sheep and lambs who sell to authorized slaughterers. Payments via CCC through AAA committees. August 4 ends 95 cent per cwt subsidy to packers. new rates 1.00 to 2.50 per cwt apply through June 1946 depending on lamb weight, with specific tiers for 65 to 90 pounds and over 90 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Lorenzen
Jones County
AAA
CCC
Lorenzen
Monti School Band To Play At County Fair
Monticello high school band will perform at the Great Jones County Fair on August 22, 28, and 24. Miss Fone Smith, instrumental music instructor, sets Aug 6 for individual lessons and reports for all band members. First full rehearsal is Aug 9 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium to prepare for daily concerts during the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Fone Smith
Miss Smith
the Fair Association
Social Security pays out in Jones County July totals
The Dubuque Social Security office reports that 87 residents in Jones County received $1,368 in July. Town payments reach $287,000 per month, aiding retired workers, their spouses aged 65 or older, and eligible survivors. E T Thorson urges workers to visit or write the nearest office at age 65 and for relatives of deceased workers to seek guidance on potential benefits. Field office advice on filing is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
E. T. Thorson
Dubuque
Social Security Board
Vernon Doden Becomes Airplane Mechanic at Randolph Field
Vernon H. Doden of Monticello now serves as a full fledged airplane mechanic at Randolph Field San Antonio Texas. He spent 16 months on AT-6 trainer planes and trained six weeks at Chanute Field before joining B-29 Superfortress engine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Vernon Doden
Rhinehart Doden
Fpfe
Vernon H. Doden
A.A.F. B.U. Sqd
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Texas
Doden
Chanute Field
Philippine Fifth Air Force Welcomes Sgt Allred to Red Raiders
Sgt Richard A Allred has arrived overseas and is assigned to the Red Raiders a crack B 24 Liberator unit of the Fifth Air Force Bomber Command The Monticello sergeant is a medical administrative clerk with the Red Raiders before service he worked for the Department of Agriculture at Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Fifth Air Force
Richard A. Allred
Red Raiders
Fifth Air Force Bomber Command
Monticello
Department of Agriculture
Monticello Veteran On 23 Day Leave From USS Watters
Al Pierce Sr formerly of Monticello visited friends during a 23 day leave after serving 11 months aboard the USS Watters with duties at Okinawa and Iwo Jima. Mr and Mrs C A Coxsee attended a United States Army public relations program in Cedar Rapids Saturday afternoon regarding armed forces plans in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Pierce
Alfred Pierce
la Porte City
Monticello
Watters
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
C. A. Coxsee
Cedar Rapids
United States Army Public Relations Department
Released From Army After Serving 4 Years Set
Russell Jamieson returns to Monticello after discharge from Fort Sheridan. He served from 1841 to 1945 with the 10th Field Artillery and reportedly participated in eight battles earning eight battle stars and a Bronze Star medal. He wore overseas bars and a service stripe and is or was a Monticello High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Jamieson
Monticello
Armed Services
Fort Sheridan
Jamieson
Fort Lewis
Wash
10Th Field Artillery
3Rd Division
U. S. Army
Russell A. Jamieson
Camp Ord
Calif
Europe
Charles Lambert
Monticello High School
WPB Simplifies Home Building
War Production Board eases lumber purchases for emergency repairs by home owners with new directive L-8385. The change reduces paperwork but does not increase available lumber amid ongoing military demand and WPB limits. Single family homeowners remain subject to L-41 and cost approval rules. emergency repairs only allow minimal quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
D. M. Bell
Eclipse Lumber Company
Mr. Bell
FHA
WPB
Warrith
Pacific
Campfire Girls Hold All Day Park Outing
Monticello camp groups Bluebirds Horizon Club and Camp Fire Girls spent Tuesday July 31 at the city park for the first annual Play Day. Mrs Ray Fuller led planning with crafts and nature lore, fire building, bread on a stick, and clay modeling cited for the event. Sixty eight girls attended with supervision from Mrs John Eichhorn Mrs Chester Condit Mrs Earl DeShaw and craft helpers. A picnic lunch quiet games and stunts preceded ice cream to end a hot but happy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Bluebirds
Horizon Club
Ray Fuller
John Eichhorn
Chester Condit
Campcraft
Fuller
Earl DeShaw
Lois Clark
Louise York
Laura Helms
Shirley Schneider
Kathleen Barron
Susan Stahler
Marjorie Thomas
Ann
Shirley Shelley
Pre-Induction Of Men Ordered For August 8
The Jones county selective service board ordered Marcus T. Young of Monticello and Dallas C. Blythe of Oxford Junction to report Wednesday August 8 for pre induction exams at Jefferson Barracks Missouri prior to entering the armed forces. Two registrants marked their 18th birthday Burton D. Rodman of Lisbon and William D. Rosencrans of Anamosa. The next board meeting is Friday August 8 at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Selective Service Board
Marcus T. Young
Monticello
Dallas C
New Ration Books To Be Issued In December
War Ration Book Five, smaller than a dollar bill with half as many stamps as the prior book, will be distributed through public schools in December under OPA administrator Chester Bowles. The new A Gasoline Ration Book also will be issued, with distribution at schoolhouses nationwide from December 3 to 15. use of the A book starts December 22, while War Ration Book Five will be used soon after year’s start for food and shoe rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bowles
OPA
Marines Reunite After Years Apart in Pacific Duty
Electrician’s mate first class Marvin John Wolf and seaman first class Lewis Terlisner met while on duty in the Pacific area. Terlisner learned his brother in law’s ship was nearby and sought him out. They had not seen each other since 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin John Wolf
Lewis Terlisner
Pacific
Terlisner
Soldier Home On Furlough From Germany Visit
Pfc Royal Landis returned last Thursday evening from eight months overseas with the United States army in Germany. He is on an 80 day furlough visiting his wife in Monticello and his parents Mr and Mrs E T Landis the latter a foreman of the Monticello Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Landis
United States Army
Germany
Monticello
E. T. Landis
Nurse Miss Senst to Study Surgery in New Haven
Miss Mary Eloise Senst a trained nurse from Milwaukee Wisconsin visited relatives in Monticello last week. She left Monday for New Haven Connecticut where she will take a course in surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eloise Senst
Milwaukee
Wis
Monticello
New Haven
Juveniles Sentenced To Reformatory For Break Ins
Two youths, Roger Ayers aged 16 and James White aged 17, were sentenced by Judge M C Hamiel to the Anamosa men's reformatory for up to 10 years after pleading guilty to a series of break ins in Jones County. A separate hearing led to John Melchers 13 and Harold Elmen 18 facing charges over a carnival car theft with Melchers later given training school placement and parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Ayers
James White
M. C. Hamiel
Anamosa
Jones County
Jones County Court
Hamiel
Reformatory
Hamid
J. E. Heiserman
John Melchers
Harold Elmen
James Balvin
Carnival Company
Clinton
Heiserman
Howard Ehman
Eldora
Roscoe Lincoln
Monticello Endures Stifling Heat Wave
Monticello endured three days of 90 plus temperatures with a record 97 on Tuesday and 94 on Monday. The heat left residents irritable and sleepless until a late night breeze and a morning shower eased conditions. fans ran nonstop and neckties were discarded as officials noted the unusual warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
McDonald Completes 18 Week Radio Course In Hawaii
Leo F. McDonald son of Mr and Mrs Martin Mc Donald of Coggon completed an eighteen week radio course. He has spent the past six months stationed on Oahu Hawaii and now awaits a U S fleet assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo F. McDonald
Sie
Martin McDonald
Coggon
Oahu
Hawaii
U. S. Fleet
Discharged Pvt Bernard Burkey Resettles in Cedar Rapids
Pvt Bernard A Burkey formerly of this vicinity has received an honorable discharge from the United States Army. He and his wife now live at 615 Avenue N S Cedar Rapids. Burkey enjoyed the Express overseas and wishes to continue reading it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard A. Burkey
United States Army
Avenue N.S
Cedar Rapids
Burkey
The
Express
Northrop dies in Los Angeles after long Monticello career
Charles J. Northrop, longtime Monticello resident and former city clerk, died July 29 in Los Angeles after a two week illness. Funeral held at Forest Lawn Little Church of the Flowers. Survived by wife Lillian Kendell Northrop, daughter Mrs Donald Drake of Hollywood, son Mitchell E. Northrop of Des Moines, and two grandchildren. Burial rites noted with Masonic and Eastern Star affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Northrop
Monticello
Los Angeles
Calif
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Little Church of the Flowers
Mr. Northrop
Milwaukee Railroad
Maquoketa
Lillian Kendell
Donald Drake
Hollywood
Mitchell E. Northrop
Des Moines
Northrop
Burns Lodge No. 173
Schreiner Chapter Order of the Eastern Star
Funeral Rites Held For William Minnis
William Minnis aged 62 died at a hospital in Anamosa Saturday evening after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Farley, St. Josephs church, with burial in Farley Cemetery. Minnis, long-time resident near Monticello, served as Farley marshal for 18 years and is survived by three sisters, three sisters named Connally, Hennessey, and Fraher, and two brothers Frank and George Minnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Minnis
Anamosa
Farley
St. Joseph's Church
Minnis
Monticello
Jerry Connally
Guttenberg
Elizabeth Hennessey
Cedar Rapids
Will Frasher
Marion
Frank Minnis
George Minnis
Family man enters army after visit to Locher home
Gerald Locher left July 22 for Jefferson Barracks Massachusetts where he entered the army. He and his wife and two children Ronald and Maureen spent a week visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Locher before he joined the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Barracks
Gerald Locher
Ronald
Maureen
Frank Locher
Buol Family Welcome Home Visit and Army Orders
Pvt. Raymond Buol arrived Friday from Camp Hood Texas and visited wife, family, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Buol. On August 9 he will report to Fort Riley Kansas for further orders. Sister Mary Immaculata and Sister Mary Eileen spent the weekend with Mrs. James F. Hogan and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Raymond Buol
Camp Hood
Tex
George Buol
Fort Riley
Kan
Mary Immaculata
RSM
Mount St. Agnes
Dubuque
Mary Eileen
Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital
Detroit
James F. Hogan
Miss Buol
George L. Buol
Monticello
Pfe
Roland Buol
States
Aleutians
Raymond Buel
South
Donald Harter
USN
Alma
Davenport Street
Town City
Pacific
Eunice Buol Assigned to Antilles ODB Post
Miss Eunice Buol Cedar Rapids becomes first civilian employee on the War Department Office of Dependency Benefits rolls to report to the Antilles regional office for a field investigations assignment. She helped expand the ODB during Newark moves and oversees safety of family benefits and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Airways, Inc
Newark
ODB
Hadley Field
New Jersey Civil Air Patrol
Buol
Gilbert
Jones County Fair Plans Finished For Aug 22 24
The Jones County Fair opens Aug 22 to 24 with a bigger program planned by Amber Anamosa Center Junction Monticello and Langworthy creameries. Highlights include 4 H baby beef junior daily shows fat steer contest entries from 64 contestants across 32 towns with eighty steers and prize money up to 750 for first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber
Anamosa
Center Junction
Monticello
Langworthy Creameries
Bohlken Awarded Bronze Star and Promoted to Captain
Lt. Louis J. Bohlken, son of Mr and Mrs Dick Bohlken, received a Bronze Star in April and was promoted to captain on July 16. He plans a 80 day leave in September and then to report to the Pacific theater for service against Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Bohlken
Dick Bohlken
Pacific
Home On 60 Day Furlough S/Set
Elmer H. Heeren of Anamosa is home on a sixty day furlough after ten months overseas with the Ninth Army in Germany. He earned the C T ribbon Bronze Star Purple Heart infantry badge and Good Conduct medal and was a prisoner of war for nine days. After furlough he will report to Miami Beach Florida. His brother Lyman J. Heeren WT 3/c serves on an LST in the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer H. Heeren
Herman T. Heeren
Anamosa
Ninth Army
Germany
C.T
Miami Beach
Fla
Lyman J. Heeren
LST
South Pacific
Glider Pilot Gutknecht Returns Home Then Scheduled for Pacific Redeploy
F C Paul Gutknecht, glider pilot, has returned from Europe and visits his wife at Mrs. Guy Hogan’s home. They will travel to Belding Michigan to visit Rev Paul Gutknecht and family after a 30 day leave. He will report to Santa Ana California on August 23 for redeployment to the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Paul Gutknecht
Guy Hogan
Belding
Michigan
Paul Gutknecht
Gutknecht
Pacific
Santa Ana
Calif
Brokens Enlists at Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Kenneth J. Brokens, 17, of Monticello, has begun initial naval indoctrination at the U.S. naval training center in Great Lakes, Illinois and will receive a leave after completing the course. A Frank Thompson funeral in Marion last Sunday, age 58, featured his son Richard who serves in Italy. Thompson was a former Lovell State Bank employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Stott
Frank Thompson
Marion
Richard
Italy
Thompson
The
Lovell State Bank
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Wm. T. Rieken
Wayne Township
Emil Volkers
Lester Zimmerman
Arnold Kramer
Larry Rieken
W. T
W. T. Rieken
Kramer
John McKeever
State University Hospital
Iowa City
Sadie Kohl
Charley Port
Solon
Paul Harris
Harms Sisters
Milton Thoeni
Capt
M. J. Wham
Ruth Chisman
Mercy Hospital
Wolf and
Ralph Wilson
Davenport
Wilson
Coxsee & Wilson
Milton Leonard
Jo Dee
Janana
Lahac
Strawberry Point
Carl Schneider
Fred
Hanken
William 4. Hanken
Carl A. Bahhr
Seventh Army
4Th
Haar
Signal Corps
C. J. Northrop
Eunice Buol
Antilles
Coe College
Business College
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Gan
Washington, D. C
N. J
Washington
ODR
Miss Bud
Jones County Fair
Fat Steer
Bohlken
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