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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1975

Page

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GMC committees named for 1975 76 appointments announced

Steve Edwards, president of Greater Monticello Committee, lists 1975 76 committee rosters including Budget Dues Nominating Industrial development Christmas decorating Car Santa Claus Special days Roads Jones county Neighborhood Center Newcomer welcomer Indian Bluffs Bicentennial Auditing Industrial breakfast Board of directors with named chairmen and members.

Steve Edwards Greater Monticello Sandy Langenberg Dave Miller Louis Morf Eldon Dirks Jim Jaeger Virgil Hunt Phil Tuetken Bob Ferrall Jim Nelson al Westhoff Jim Green Louis Freese Jack Knopp Don Skelley Jim Maurice Chuck Robertson Gail Helle Charles Mueller Jack Spargur Gene Riddle Duaine Bollwitt Bob Larimer Ivan Shaffer Bernie Barker Linn Smith Paul Langenberg Kim Brokaw Pat First Rudy Monk Art Kromminga al Hanssen Doug Schoon Arnie Lietz Steve Sanborn Gene Mueller Dave Savage Rex Cheney Bob Shimanek Alva Freese Jim Corwin Pat Seehusen Andy Strittmatter Dan Schoon Glen Gabriel Ken Moats Santa Claus Albert McNeill Tim Corporon H. Elvin Erdahl Mick Stadtmueller Leonard Frye Pete Steiner Ivan Newhard Les Voss Paul Behrends Velda Brokens Dale Breen Judy Tuetken Betty Fistler Johnny Jones Ed Cox Jones County Elaine Smith Hazel Reade Indian Bluffs Gus Norlin Roy Miller Bob Rink Garry Cooper Nick Lauser Bob Goodyear Vic Jenson Norvall Clemons Tom Streets Dick Moore Phil Gerdes Lou Holly Bob Thoeni Ed Brokens Dick Seeley Bob Devaney Dennis Ortgies Shirley Krysan Marcia Gabriel LaVern Schoon

GMC Forms memorial fund for Dr. Robert Myers

The Greater Monticello Committee launched a memorial fund in honor of late Dr. Robert Myers, a Monticello physician. Donations may be made at Monticello State Bank. A future plan for fund use will be announced later. Vic Jenson discussed park area plans near the Memorial building and sought help from Monticello groups. Leonard Frye noted Moonlight Madness set for Tuesday Sept 9 with 7 to 10 p.m. store specials. Nine members attended the Monty cafe meeting.

Robert Myers Monticello Greater

Court grants 500 judgment in Jones county suit

Alois J. and Ann M. Wolak of Waukegan Illinois won a 500.98 judgment against Don G. Detling of South Center Kansas and Holdt Potato Co Inc of Red Cloud Nebraska for damages to their car in a May 24 1973 collision at highways 64 and 151 east of Anamosa Iowa. A petition for a permanent injunction against Donald Chapman was filed by Walter L Hillard owner of Walt's Lounge in Oxford Junction to bar Chapman from his premises following a fight on August 2. September 15 is set for the trial of Sandy Kay Leytem charged with resisting execution of process.

Jones County District Court Alois J Ann M. Wolak Waukegan Ill Don G. Detling South Center Kan Holdt Potato Co., Inc Red Cloud Nebr Anamosa Walter L. Hillard Walt’s Lounge Oxford Jct Donald Chapman Hillard Chapman Sandy Kay Leytem

Thieves steal CB radio and antennas at county fair

The Great Jones County Fair saw two thefts last week. Russell R. Englehart of Monticello reported two Shakespeare mirror CB antennas and a 950 x 16 Goodyear tire and rim stolen from his vehicle, valued at 160 dollars. David Gienapp of Clarence reported a Ruby 23 channel CB radio stolen from his car, valued at about 150 dollars.

Thelves Jones County Fair Russell R. Englehart Monticello Fairgrounds David Gienapp Clarence

Four Small Claims Filed In Jones County Court

Four small claims were filed this past week in Jones county court. Readings include Aug 5 Marjorie Scott dba Lees Grocery Mechanicsville versus Mrs Kenneth Rickels Anamosa for an insufficient funds check 19.40. Aug 6 Gretchen E Pearson dba Pearsons Food Anamosa versus Michael R Engelkens Anamosa for insufficient funds 35. Aug 11 Clarence Co op Clarence versus Junior Koranda Oxford Jct for an account 530.18 and against David Hurt Olin for an account 246.36.

Jones County Marjorie Scott Dba Lee Mechanicsville Kenneth Rickels Anamosa Gretchen E. Pearson Dba Pearson Michael R. Engelkens Clarence Co-op Clarence Junior Koranda Oxford Jct David Hurt Olin

Olin Consolidated School Reopens With New Staff and Projects

Olin Consolidated School district announces registration for Aug 20-22 with offices open 8am to noon and 1pm to 4pm. Classes start Aug 25. Staff includes M Carter, E Glenn, A Larsen, I Kremer, S Schlimmer, G Iverson, R Weisley, B Alexander, W Himebaugh, L Voss, R Beck, R Benhart, V Bone, E Carlson, L Carter, C Corbett, C DeWoody, M Farland, G Halterman, O Huebner, V Huebner, D Johnson, N Lundgren, M McLaughin, L Schuler, D Smith, L Strovers, B Walker, L Kester, A Kuester. Summer work includes gym floor refinishing and upgraded science and home economics rooms plus new junior and senior high science curriculum and expanded elementary media center.

Olin Olin Consolidated M. Carter E. Glenn A. Larsen A. Thomsen I. Kremer S. Schlimmer G. Iverson R. Weisley B. Alexander W. Himebaugh L. Voss R. Beck R. Benhart V. Bone E. Carlson L. Carter C. Corbett C. DeWoody M. Farland

Five Accidents Reported in Jones County

Five accidents occurred in Jones County with no serious injuries. Details include Aug 11 crash on highway 151 near Anamosa involving Sussey June Thumma. a Aug 7 collision south of Anamosa between Janssen and Leesekamp. a parked car strike in Oxford Junction on Aug 4. a pursuit incident north of Anamosa on Aug 4. and a cow collision near highway 151 and 1 on July 31 affecting Elnora Mae Paulson.

Jones County Anamosa Sussey June Thumma Cedar Rapids Helen M. Janssen Amamosa John Leesekamp Janssen Leesekamp Ford Chevrolet Richard Smith Elnora Mae Paulson Olin Highway 151

Prize winners named in Monticello events and bicycle results

Prize winners Reid and Onslow each won $1,000 on Friday and Saturday with Linda Lou Reth of Monticello and Paul Heeren of Onslow also earning $1,000. Bicycle winners Wednesday night were Tom Beckman of Monticello, John Aldershler of Cedar Rapids, and Mike Davidson of Anamosa.

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Tim Shada Owen Domer Morley Steers GMC Highway 136 William G. Brown Debra K. Miller Stanwood Miller Brown Robert A. Cole Sville Cole Paulson Lloyd S. Darrow Eulah Jeager Dyersville Bernard Chapman Arlington Curtis
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