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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1954

Page

2

Bellevue Woman Wins Monticello Invitational Golf Match

Bellevue golfer Joan Schneider shared medalist honors with Norma Christianson of Tipton after a tough Monticello Invitational held in wet conditions. Lorra ine Griffith and Iva Yeoman posted top rounds as 4 driving rain halted play. awards went to closest to the pin and most putts among host club members.

Bellevue Joan Schneider Norma Christianson Tipton Monticellos Wemer Alamosa Maguokit Maes Derik Tipton I Wc Monficeia Lorraine Griffith Iva Yeoman Ray Raffin Starion Edalet Bee Moskowitz Maguekeia Withoa Do Numi Har Wwe Colin Chio Marth Holmes DeVete Pada Harps Ana Feyte Bertha Norma Belle Hobergser Dorothy Harris Mal Fastin Marian Monticello Cascade Gervinle Mullen Helen Myers Lois Shofer Fthel Nicker Madge Shaffer Emmy Staney Jugille Sechusen Doris Long Phyllis Hunt Dorothy Petersen Jo Stabler Kathryn Hunt Marie Vernon Shirkes Eden Jane Fausii Augusta Appleby Mabel Fluckiver Edith Rhatizan Ava Yeoryant Awsids Lorcape Griffith Naomi Hargrave Belle Jimmins Vision Hosiltan Meouticgia Norma Pil Lauffair DeVi Manticello Joan Lehneider J. Humpai Anamosa Monticeho Mascha Helm DeoWitr Sorma Christianson Margaret Matthiewen Monticeio Sates Tepists Max McCrabb Bob Mullen Pat Seehusen Harriet Koppes Express

Wayne Willing Workers Meet For Fair Feature

The Wayne Willing Workers held their last regular meeting on July 21 with 13 members and 2 leaders present. Discussions covered plans for the Great Jones Century Fair and included talks on washing clothes care feet teeth and demonstrations on sitting pacings garment gathering pressing silk and rayon. Mr and Mrs Edward Siebels and family were Sunday dinner guests at John Wacker’s Hopkinton home for a birthday celebration.

Wayne Willing Carol Heeren Sharon Ellers Dorothy Freese Sharon Zimmerman Carla Folkers Edward Siebels John Wacker Hopkinton Mr. Wacker

Second County 4 H Judging Workout At Wilson Co

The second 4-H judging workout for Wilson Co will be held Monday August 2 at the Wilson and Co Yards in Cedar Rapids. Youth assistant Jerry Parsons says the group meets at the Farm Bureau building in Anamosa and departs at 7 30 for Cedar Rapids. Participants judge market hogs breeding hogs beef steers heifers market lambs and breeding ewes with a cedar rapids plant tour after lunch. The session ends by noon and lunch is carried, with dinner planned at Bever Park.

Wilson & Co Cedar Rapids Jerry Parsons Farm Bureau Anamosa Bever Park

Prairie Hill 4 H Club Holds July Meeting

Prairie Hill Be Natural 4 H Club officers met at leader Mrs John Wacker s home Wednesday afternoon July 28 Those present were Alice Goedker president Betty Pillard vice president Joan Sperfsinge reporter Martina Lawrence secretary Luciel Blohm treasurer and Mrs Fred Kromminga leader Achievement Day and Fair were discussed Refreshments were served by Mrs Wacker.

Prairie Hill Be Natural 4-H Club John Wacker Alice Goedker Betty Pillard Joan Sperfsinge Martina Lawrence Luciel Blohm Fred Kromminga Wacker

Heavy Vote Forecast for ACE Elan Bo ASC Elections

Lee M. Allen signals a large turnout for county ASC community elections. Townships will mail ballots by August 13, with counting set for August 24. Each township elects a three member committee plus two alternates, and the chairman becomes county convention delegate. The national rule changes may boost participation toward a state goal of 100000 voters.

ASC Lee M. Allen Jones County Ice Community Election Boards ASC Chaiman Iowa

Julie Hanken Birthday Observed With Family Gatherings

Julie Hanken youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Hanken celebrated her first birthday on Wednesday July 28. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Tobe Hanken and Mr and Mrs Emil Paulsen joined, along with Mr and Mrs Ronald Paulsen Ned Harry Hanken Sara Paulsen and Happy Heidemann. Pre birthday guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Paulsen and family.

Julie Hanken Gene Hanken Tobe Hanken Emil Paulsen Ronald Paulsen Ned Harry Hanken Sara Paulsen Happy Heidemann Ralph Paulsen Julie Mary Cindy

Cascade Youth Hurt by Dynamite Accident at Lake

An 18-year-old Cascade youth was badly hurt when a stick of dynamite exploded in his hand during a lakeside gathering at O Leary Lake on the Wisconsin side of the Mississippi. He lost sight in one eye and his right hand above the wrist. he is listed in poor condition at Xavier hospital in Dubuque. The blast occurred about 11:25 p.m. Sunday. Kenneth Aschigen, with Pat O Brien, 22, had driven to the lake earlier, and the dynamite was lit by O Brien before Aschigen could throw it. O Brien suffered minor injuries and was released from the hospital. Aschigen was later moved to the University of Iowa hospital in Iowa City.

Cascade Xavier Aschigen Pat O’brien Brien Dubuque

County Bond Sales Ahead Reports McNamara on Iowa Totals

Anamosa Iowa official John W McNamara reports Iowa achieved 61 percent of its 1954 savings bond quota in the first half with 85 727 520 in sales, up 25 percent from 1953. County figures show steady E and H bond uptake while officials urge continued compliance with registration and reporting requirements.

McNamara Anamosa Iowa United States Savings John W. McNamara Jones County Delaware County Dubuque County Linn County Jackson County

Warning on Registering for Selective Service Rules

Colonel R A Lancaster explains amended nationwide registration requirements under the Selective Service Act. All males 18 to 26 must register with the Local Board, with failure or late registration as a violation. Iowa youths must register on their 18th birthday or within five days.

Selective Service R. A. Lancaster Lancaster United States Iowa

Begin Men s Golf Team Tourney Here

Pat Seehusen s squad posted a net 123 to lead the annual men s team tournament that opened July 29. Jim Matrice s group fell to Seehusen, while Len Fluckiger topped Claude Appleby and Hutton defeated Scehweiler s crew. John Wittengle s unit beat John Sulli van s Cascade team. Rex Ricklefs edged Harold Yeoman s squad. Dewey Gesse, Clarence Hos ford, and Ralph Wilson s teams had first round byes. A club dance is planned Tuesday night August 3 with Joe Paradise providing music from 9 30 to 12 30.

Pat Seehusen Seehusen Jim Matrice Len Fluckiger Claude Appleby Hutton Scehweiter John Wittengle John Sullivan Cascade Rex Ricklefs Harold Yeoman Dewey Gesse Clarence Hosford Ralph Wilson Joe Paradise

Tow Truck Wreck Damages Car After Late Wednesday Tow

A 1949 Pontiac being towed by Father William Karcher of New Mallory Abbey near Dubuque was wrecked about 7 10 p m Wednesday near Langworthy on highway 15 causing about 200 damage to the towing vehicle. No injuries reported. Vehicles owned by New Mallory corporation. Sheriff's report attributes incident to the towing mechanism.

Wednesay Eardes Jones County Lewis Dreibelbis William Karcher New Mallory Abbey Dubuque Mallory New Mallory Corporation Langworthy

For Athlete's Foot Keratolytic Action Claim

T-4-L is promoted as a keratolytic fungicide that sloughs off infected skin to reach and kill germs and fungus on contact. The ad promises a 40 cent refund if not pleased within one hour and notes availability today at Palmer Drug.

Palmer Drug

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