Monticello Minutes Births Reported and Newborns
Monticello Minutes notes no births since Aug 9 reported by John McDonald hospital. In Wyoming Mr and Mrs George Hansen Jr welcomed a 9 lb 14 oz boy born Aug 8 at Maquoketa hospital. they have a daughter aged three. In Castle Grove Mr and Mrs Robert Rickels welcomed a 7 lb 5 oz son born Aug 7 at Monticello hospital named Richard John. they also have a 4-year-old son Bobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Wyoming
George Hansen,Jr
Maquoketa Hospital
Hansens
Castle Grove
Robert Rickels
Monticello Hospital
Richard John
Bobby
Dual Accidents Reported Involving Several Young Adults
A list of names and ages appears for multiple incidents dated Aug 8. Paul Friis 22 of West Branch and Janet Ann Friedrichsen 19 of Stanwood are noted, as are Glen G Rickels 19 and Janice L Rink 20 of Monticello, Norman Robert Johnson 27 of Eric Pa and Margaret Ann Albers 21 of Monticello, Robert L Coder 19 of Olin and Phyllis Mc Gaffee 17 of Onslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Friis
West Branch
Janet Ann Friedrichsen
Stanwood
Glen G. Rickels
Monticello
Janice L. Rink
Norman Robert Johnson
Eric, Pa
Margaret Ann Albers
Robert L. Coder
Olin
Phyllis McGaffee
Onslow
Calendar of Events for Aug Events in Iowa region
The August schedule lists events from Aug 15 to Aug 22 including Centennial celebration at Wyoming Public Library closing for two weeks Rotarians meeting Aug 15 Buck Creek fair Aug 16 Nell Sexton birthday club at K of P hall Aug 16 Smittys Super Valu dog show Aug 17 driver tests Monticello city hall Aug 17 Floral hall entry tags at Mrs Dalco Yount Aug 19 and Aug 20 VFW blood donors to Iowa City Aug 21 Jones county vs Dubuque county tug of war at Dubuque Buck Creek school registration Aug 22 Rural teachers meeting at Anamosa courthouse Aug 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Buck Creek
Nell Sexton
K. of P. Hall
Smitty
City Hall
Monticello
Jones County
Dubuque County
Dubuque
V.F.W
Iowa City
Anamosa
Monticello Band Concert Set for August 21 at Fairgrounds
The Monticello band directed by Ray Stumbaugh will give a concert Sunday August 21 at the county fairgrounds. The final summer poolside concert last Thursday featured Karl King marches Lyda Lehman accordion solo and a clarinet trio with Dancing Reeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Fairgrounds
Ray Stumbaugh
Karl King
Lyda Lehman
Registration Today At Sacred Heart
Registration at Sacred Heart school will be held after Masses and in the morning today. Rev. Eugene P. Lorenz reports an expected enrollment of 301 students, an all time high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart School
Eugene P. Lorenz
Sacred Heart
Blinded by Lights Causes Parked Car Collision
Harvey E. Oswald 18 Anamosa struck a parked Hearn Oil and Tire Co. car on South Cedar street near Cuckler Manufacturing in Monticello. He said headlights blinded him. damages were 150 for his car and 175 for the other vehicle. A purse contents note is mentioned for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Harvey E. Oswald
Anamosa
Hearn Oil and Tire Company
South Cedar Street
Cuckler Manufacturing Company
Oswald
Hearn
Don Gilmore
Gilmore
Chief Gilmore
Speech Therapist Named for County in Jones County
Jones County vacancies in the school system were filled by Joseph A. Beave who appointed Ver Jean Chaffin as speech therapist for Jones and Linn counties. Chaffin, formerly Ver Jean Hark of Dysart, graduated from the State University of Iowa in 1953 and taught in Newport News schools last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Joseph A. Beave
Jean Chaffin
Jones and Linn
Chaffin
James Robinson
Monticello
Jean Hark
Dysart
State University of
Iowa
Newport News
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Dysart High School
Farm Foto Series Debuts in Express with Mystery Farm Pictures
The Express launches Farm Foto a rural feature with aerial shots of a photographed farm near Monticello and nearby towns. Ronald Stahlberg shot the images from a plane piloted by Jerry Naylor. future farm photos will reveal previous farms and their families. Participants identifying their farm may receive a free print.
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Express
The
Monticello
Ronald Stahlberg
Jerry Naylor
Scotch Grove
Jones County
Two Polio Cases Reported In Monticello Trade Area
Two polio cases were reported Saturday in the Monticello trade area with one case in Jones county marking the first in the year. The Hughes baby, ten months old near Cascade, was a bulbar polio patient at Xavier hospital, Dubuque, described as slightly improved. Betty Dunlap, 25, Hopkinton, was moved from Monticello to Iowa City hospitals. she is in isolation with a high temperature previously and stiff muscles but no paralysis.
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Monticello
Jones County
Cletus J. Hughes
Cletus Hughes
Cascade
Xavier Hospital
Dubuque
Fletcher
Betty) Dunlap
Hopkinton
University Hospitals
John McDonald Hospital
Iowa City
Hughes
Dubuque Hospital
Temple Hill
Dunlap
Talent show winners crowned at county Farm Bureau event
Connie Sievers and Francis won first prize for a pantomime at the Monticello fairgrounds during the annual county Farm Bureau picnic. Duane Keegan placed second with an auctioneer impression, with many local participants earning prizes in various acts including tap dance, acrobatics, vocal ensembles and solo performances.
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Francis
Connie Sievers
Anamosa
Farm Bureau
Monticello Fairgrounds
Me Henry
Tweedle Dee
Duane Keegan
Monticello
Livewire Lassies
Happy Hustlers
Oxford Junction
Janet
Janice Weseman
Sandra Ballou
Olin
Judy Rohwedder
Wyoming
Arlette Oster
Mary Jo Ledvina
Barbara Benhart
Garnett Dee Hansen
Frank Schneiter
Floyd Hodgdon
Robert Livingstone
Florence Carthers
Jerry Parsons
Calf Scramble Rules Set for Great Jones County Fair
The Great Jones County Fair announces 4 H and F F A calf scramble rules for August 24. Fifteen year olds with two years of baby beef or junior cattle feeders projects may enter. Twelve boys chosen by drawing will scramble for six calves worth over 100 dollars each, with individual cash prizes. Breeders donate calves and the winners pay 100 dollars back to the breeders and feed the calf as a 1956 project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Jones County Fair
Jerry Parsons
Parsons
Jones County
Angus
James Irons
Clarence
Ezra Wennet
Wyoming
Hereford
Mel Starry
Olin
T. G. Murray
Oxford Junction
Louie Helgens
Monticello
Carl H. Dirks
Langworthy
Petit Jurors Named for Jones County September Term
Seventy five persons were drawn for petit jury duty for the September term of Jones County District Court. Jurors listed include Jerald Alden Onslow John Allen Wyoming Fern Allea Anamosa Irvin Ahrendsen Oxford Junction and many others with summons to appear September 19 at 10 am at Anamosa Court House.
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Jones County
Anamosa
Philbrick
W. L. Pearson
Jerald Alden
Onslow
John Allen
Wyoming
Fern Allea
Irvin Ahrendsen
Oxford Junction
Elizabeth Baty
Monticello
Cecil Brannon
Bernice Benhart
Maye L. Birk
Arnold Bisinger
Carre! Blood
Zelma Cass
James Casey
William Bronson Elected Iowa Legion Officer
William W. Bronson a 49 year old Wyoming agent was chosen vice commander of the Iowa American Legion at the 37th state convention in Cedar Rapids. Churchill T. Williams was elected commander. Bronson has served in multiple Wyoming Legion roles and is married with two daughters Kay Francis and Margaret Michele.
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William W. Bronson
Wyoming
Iowa American Legion
Churchill T. Williams
Oelwein
Bronson
Cedar Rapids
Air Force
Wyoming Legion
Legion
Kay Francis
Margaret Michele
Legion’s Auxiliary
Wyoming Legion Auxiliary
Monticello
Frank Shimanek
Asa Lambert
Harold Schlimmer
Frank Williams
Leslie Linn
Don Schlimmer
Ray Stumbaugh
Earl Mayberry
Onslow
H. K. Countryman
Jones County
Floral Hall Entry Tags Available for Great Jones County Fair
Floral hall entry tags are available from Mrs. D Yount. She asks residents to pick up tags at her home Friday Aug 19 or Saturday afternoon Aug 20. Tags may also be issued at Floral hall on Monday Aug 22 per Mrs Yount.
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Floral Hall
Jones County
Dalco Yount
Three County Students Earn SUI Degrees in Summer Commencement
Three Jones county residents were among 565 graduates at the University of Iowa summer commencement in the Iowa Fieldhouse on Aug. 10. Joyce A. Roberson of Monticello earned a graduate nurse degree, Clayton N. Ridout of Morley a master of arts in school administration, and Robert R. Purcell of Anamosa a master of arts.
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Jones County
University of Iowa
Iowa
Joyce A. Roberson
Monticello
Clayton N. Ridout
Morley
Robert R. Purcell
Anamosa
William B. Bean
Iowa College of Medicine
University Symphony Orchestra
James Dixon
M. William Lampre
School of Religion
William B. Coder
Iowa Center For Continuation Study
Wyoming's 21st annual horse show featured on centennial day
The final day of Wyoming's three day centennial celebration centers on the 21st annual horse show starting at 10 a.m. with 23 horses and pony divisions. Nearly $700 in prizes is awarded. judges include A. J. Kuich and master of ceremonies Buster Davenport. a band concert, free acts, a grand parade, a dance, and a door prize auto highlight the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
A. J. Kuich
New Sharon
Buster Davenport
Anamosa
Wyoming Opera House
Tom Owen
Cowboys
Triplets Born To Tom Gogels Of Worthington
Hopkinton Delaware county report says Mrs. Gogel, 34, gave birth to three boys at Memorial Hospital Manchester. Weights 5 lb 5 oz, 5 lb 0 oz, and 3 lb 10 oz. First at 4:00 am, second 7:20 am, third 9:27 am. Attending physician Dr Frank Schroeder, 80, of Ryan. Family previously lived on Hazel Green farm before moving near Worthington. All in good health and in incubator, two other children in family.
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Hopkinton
Gogel
Worthington
Memorial Hospital
Manchester
Frank Schroeder
Ryan
Gogels
Hazel Green Township
Delaware County
Veronica Foxen
VFW Members Volunteer Blood At Iowa City Hospital
Six Monticello VFW members Lester Julfs George Barnts Kenneth J Brokens Jack Robinson Dean Moncrief and William Hap Steiner volunteered to donate blood for patients at the Iowa City Veterans Hospital The donors plan to travel Sunday Aug 21 and transportation will be provided by Commander Henry Harris The appeal originated from a Bellevue veteran patient signaling a local blood shortage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Lester Julfs
George Barnts
Kenneth J. Brokens
Jack Robinson
Dean Moncrief
William “Hap” Steiner
Bellevue
Mike Brady
V.F.W
Henry Harris
Wyoming Centennial Week Highlights Include Parades and Shows
The Wyoming centennial celebration features two parades, a junior calf show, whisker judging, and a style show as part of a three day event. Sunday opened with the Prairie Town pageant at the baseball park in 14 episodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Prairie Town
Elizabeth Wherry
Arbur Felker
Kenneth Harden
250 Volunteers Save Hay and Barn in Cascade
Bernard farmer Ambrosy thanked about 250 volunteers who saved 25 to 35 tons of chopped hay and a 34 by 60 barn. Firefighters arrived around 12 45 with two trucks from Cascade and help from Key West Monastery Bernard and 200 volunteers. About 7000 feet of hose extended to a creek as crews fought the blaze into the evening. Monticello firefighters stood by.
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Cascade
Wendel Ambrosy
Bernard
Ambrosy
Cascade Fire Department
Key West
Monticello
First Twin Engine Plane Lands at Mon ticello Airstrip
The first twin-engine airplane landed on the airstrip south of Monticello Thursday at 10 am and left after a 10 minute layover. Monticello residents David Duckler and Gerald Parker were aboard both landing and takeoff. A Des Moines firm representative piloted the craft, part of a state wide demonstration tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
David Duckler
Gerald Parker
Des Moines
Parker
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Court House Records
County Fairgrounds
Sweneny
Farm Foto
Russell Etten
Carl Folkerts
Nellie Freeman
Myron French
Fred Geyken
Dorothy Grafft
Albert Hartman
Fay Haeussier
Rita Hirtz
Ella Hodoval
Kathleen Hughes
Evelyn Jeffery
Paul Kelly
Hans Ketelsen
Vernie Kreiger
Orlen Kuchel
Ethel Kuntz
Martelle
Arno Lawson
Jay Levsen
Henry Lorenzen
Center Junction
Marguerite Moreland
Gertrude Mullen
Freda Pearson
Norman Plath
Herbert Plueger
Carl Poppe
Richard Renk
Grace Rickels
Alberta Russell
George Schmidt
E. J. Schnier
Alan Serbousek
May Siver
Martelli
Ann Skelley
Jack Smith
Ann C. Sobotka
Gladys Snyder
Harriet Stanton
Robert L. Stephenson
Laura Switzer
A. R. Thomas
Bernice Tompkins
Loraine Turnis
Sadie Wagner
E. L. Weeman
Ezra Wenndt
Louis Westphal
Clarence Willis
Carl Wurst
Deane Zirkelbach
William Bronson
Mee
Dr. C. R. Smith
Clem Anglin Tavern
Willey’s Grocery
Anamosa Newspapers
Brodersen Brothers Insurance
Hank
D-X Service
Ade’s Meats and Crescent Printing Company
Ed Millsap Hatchery
Hurst, Grocery
A. G. Rexstad
C. M. Towers
Robert Alden
Jordan’s Locker and
Herzberger Hardware
Raymond Holtz and
Hilltop Grocery and Service
E. C. Diggs Hardware
Melvin. Wilsief
Day's
Texaco Station
Ed Kleineck
Citizens State Bank
Harrison—R
Mack McClure
Cedar Rapids A.F. of L. Building and Construction Trades Council
Tom Gogels
VFW
Melvin Wiley
Harlan E. Marx
Andover
Don Brunscheen
Wyoming Implement Co
A. C. Catlett
Orlie Dawes
C and D
Sunset Motel
Chief Cafe
John Miller
van Dykes
Ralph Orth
Dale Hansen
Royal Montis, Monticello Barbership Quartet
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