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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1951

Page

3

Justice Courts Heavy Docket Notes Multiple Cases

Police in the county report busier weeks with justice court dockets. Several defendants face fines and costs for offenses from speeding and improper passing to intoxication on a public highway. Notable entries include Otis V. Bailey overloaded truck and Gerald Lloyd Graham improper passing both in Anamosa, with multiple July dates referenced.

Justice Courts the Express George Secor Justice Court George C. Lawrence Anamosa

New Pump Out Of Order This Week

The city reports a newly completed water pump is out of operation this week. Superintendent Bernard Matherly says the pump was over pumping the well causing contaminated water to be drawn up. A filter screen recovered pebbles and dirty water was pumped until the pump cut out to protect the water supply. City water now comes from a well in the south end of town.

Bernard Matherly Matherly

City adjusts pump operation amid hydrant restrictions

Public notices say corrections were made on a new water pump and the well pumped out. Water samples will be tested by the state health department before restarting. Matherly posted a notice banning nonemployees from turning on city fire hydrants to ensure proper pump checks.

Matharly Solideriesyyay Oo State Department of Public Health Matherly

4-H Livestock Entries Due August 11 at Extension Office

All 4-H members planning to exhibit livestock at the Great Jones County Fair must return entry blanks to the Extension Office by August 11 per Jerry Parsons youth assistant. Official blanks available from club leaders or the Extension Office. Stall reservations will not be made unless blanks are in.

Jones County Fair Jerry Parsons

Watch For Prowler In South Monticello

Residents around the Gulf Service Station were warned to watch for a prowler after several neighbors suspected activity. Henry Von Sprecken earlier thought he caught a daytime intruder. the man was State Conservation Officer Louis Lemke, investigating a reported fishing violation that proved false. Phyllis and Jeanne Cox visited their grandparents, Mr and Mrs B W Cox of Center Junction, Sunday afternoon and then visited the Herb Coxs of Wyoming Sunday evening.

Gulf Service Station Henry von Sprecken State Conservation Louis Lemke Phyllis Jeanne Cox B. W. Cox Center Junction Herb Cox Wyoming

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