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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1944

Page

6

Red stamps and food stamps guidance listing validity

The notice lists various wartime ration stamps with their validity. Meats fats red stamps A8 to Z8 and A5 to D5 are good indefinitely. Processed foods blue stamps A8 to Z8 and Ab to F5 are good indefinitely. Sugar stamps 30 31 and 82 cover five pounds. 33 becomes five pounds after September 1 and remains good indefinitely. Sugar stamp 40 covers five pounds of canning sugar through February next year. Gasoline A-12 coupons good through September 21. Fuel oil periods 4 and 5 good through September 320. New period 1 coupons valid now. Shoes airplane stamps 1 and 2 good indefinitely.

Mrs Harriet Cornwell speaks at Monticello Rotary

Mrs Harriet Rohn Cornwell of Brasstown N C guest speaker at the Monticello Rotary club. She is summering in Monticello and serves as secretary of the John C Campbell Opportunity School founded 1933 on 300 acres. Students ages 18 to 35 learn self sufficiency with no textbooks and farm based problems. Women weave while men carve statuary including republican elephants from white holly wood. Some men earn up to 1000 a year carving. The school aids rehabilitation after the war. Also listed are cattle shipments to Union Stock Yards Chicago and hogs to Dubuque by Dubuque Packing Co.

Harriet Rohn’ Cornwell Brasstown N. C Monticello Rotary Club John C. Campbell Navy Cornwell Hollywood

Five Men Inducted On Preinduction Call In Jones County

Five men were sent to Fort Snelling on a preinduction call Tuesday August 15 by the Jones county selective service board. The group includes Frank L. Serbousek Center Junction William G. Mentz Cedar Rapids Sanford L Grassfield Anamosa and Donald L Bodkin and Clifford M Templeton Olin.

Fort Snelling Jones County Selective Service Board Frank L. Serbousek Center Junction William G. Mentz Cedar Rapids Sanford L. Grassfield Anamosa Donald L. Bodkin Clifford M. Templeton Olin

Four Babies Born at John McDonald Hospital This Week

The John McDonald hospital reports four births last week: a son to Sgt. and Mrs. Vernon Waldron on August 10, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Opfer on August 12, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. H. White on August 14, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beckman on August 16.

John McDonald Hospital Vernon Waldron Raymond Opfer H. White Paul Beckman

Local Marriage Licenses Issued This Week

The district clerk reports licenses issued this past week for Glenn A. Thuman 26 Stanwood to Laura Lee Hawley 19 Olin and Richard Tjaden 22 to Kathleen McDonald 18 Cor gon.

Premium items omitted from 1944 Jones County Fair

The list of items left out of the premium book remains the same as last year and includes handkerchiefs kitchen holders pajamas pieced quilts embroidered towels all machine made garments article not specified best specimen of cross stitch and best specimen of colored embroidery.

Jones County Fair

Two Homes Sold in Monticello In Recent Transactions

Wayne township farmer John Wolken bought the residence of Miss Caroline Schoenhut as an investment. Miss Schoenhut is packing and will plan later. Fred McLaughlin’s West First Street home was purchased by Mrs. Lillie Matthiessen, who had just sold her North Main street house.

John Wolken Wayne Township Caroline Schoenhut Miss Schoenhut Fred McLaughlin West First Street Lillie Matthiessen North Main Street

Car Accident Reported Involving Stutt Gravel and Allies

The sheriff's office logged a car accident this week involving Leo Stutt and Ana Gravel. Bent fenders and a wheel issue caused about $100 damage to the vehicles.

Sheriff's Office Leo Stutt Ana Gravel Beldae

Jones County Welcomes All at August Cattle Show Prizes

The Great Jones County Fair runs August 22 to 25 with 4-H livestock clubs led by Melvin Sievers and assistants. Beef and dairy awards offer multiple cash prizes up to 10 dollars, plus special honors from the Chicago Livestock Exchange and breed associations. First-time Holstein winners compete for top calves with a 100 dollar creamery prize and assorted prizes for hogs and market pigs.

Jones County Fair Melvin Sievers Ed Helgens James McLaughlin Harry Newman Leo Levsen Delbert Mayberry Paul Lasack Chicago Livestock Exchange American Aberdeen Angus Association Paul Messerli Iowa Holstein Breeder’s Jones County Association Farmers Mutual Creamery Company of Monticello Guernsey Jersey

Christmas Mailing Starts September 15

National guidance urges sending Christmas gifts to armed forces between September 15 and October 15. Pack gifts in fiberboard boxes with strong string, limit to five pounds and under 15 inches in length or 36 inches in length and girth. Perishable items banned. suggested contents include hard candies soaps fruit cakes and wrapped chocolates.

Army Navy

Doctors Attend Schick Hospital Medical Meeting

Three Monticello physicians T. M. Redmond C. G. Thomas and J. H. Fraser joined 300 doctors and surgeons at Schick General Hospital Clinton for a medical meeting. Morris Fishbein editor of JAMA attended and observed army reconditioning work and noted death rates have significantly declined since World War I.

Monticello T. M. Redmond C. G. Thomas J. H. Fraser Schick General Hospital Clinton Morris Fishbein Journal of the American Medical Association

High School Horse And Dog Act At Jones County Fair

M. E. Buckner presents a 20 minute high school horse and trained red chow act at the Jones County Fair as part of the vaudeville program. The trainer W. A. Stone of Central City leads the show. The act, shown previously at Central City fair, drew high praise.

M. E. Buckner Red Chow Jones County Fair W. A. Stone Central City Central City Fair

Injury to Jerry Schneiter at Home Amputates Finger

Jerry Schneiter six year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Schneiter injured his left hand at home Saturday evening when it was caught in a cream separator. Doctors at John McDonough hospital amputated the second finger between the first and second joints. He returned home Sunday morning.

Jerry Schneiter Frank Schneiter John McDona Hospital

Last Concert Tonight At City Park By Monticello Band

The Monticello municipal band led by Miss Ione Smith performs at City Park this evening with Atlantic Zephyrs as a trombone solo. The final concert is Sunday at 3 p.m. and the band will play daily at the Great Jones County Fair next week.

City Park Monticello Ione Smith Atlantic Zephyrs Simons God Bless America Berlin Freedom King Blue Danihe—Strauss Footlifter Fillitidre Arms Around Me Honey—Von Tilzer Cardinal—Clair Johnson Thunderer—Sousa Beer Barrel Graham Pennsylvania Polka Manners Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa

Monticello Couple Buy Mount Vernon Grocery Store

Monticello residents Mr and Mrs Dale Larson purchased Litts Grocery from Mr and Mrs Kenneth Litts in Mount Vernon. Possession transfers Monday August 28 and Larson takes inventory August 27. Litts built a eight year local grocery business after previous work at another store. Larson, a Monticello native graduate of Anamosa High School, formerly managed National Tea in Dubuque and helped operate Jack Sprat in Monticello and Bottling Works. They have a five year old son Paul who will enter Mount Vernon schools this fall.

Dale. Larson Monticello Litts Kenneth Litts Mount Vernon Larson Anamosa High School Dubuque Ross Baty Jack Sprat M. E. Buckner Paul

Steer Contest Scheduled for Jones County Fair

The 1944 Jones County Fair features a fat steer contest with 72 entries and 78 steers in an open pavilion. Steers must be two years old or older and weigh at least 1200 pounds. Judging is based on Thursday's market price with a top prize of 610 dollars. owners may sell or keep their steer, and halter breaking is not required. Entries come from Anamosa Monticello Cedar Rapids Delmar Center Junction Central City Coggon West Liberty Onslow Cascade Iowa City Farley Bernard Olin Miles Delhi Wyoming Greeley.

Jones County Fair Anamosa Monticello Cedar Rapids Delmar Center Junction Central City Coggon West Liberty Onslow Cascade Iowa’ City Farley Bernard Olin Miles Delhi Wyoming Greeley

New Case Filed In Jones County District Court

Grover Stroud sues R. D. MclIntyre et al in Jones County District Court alleging denial of $20 weekly wages after notice of an assignment signed November 5 1986. The petition claims C. W. Zimmer held the assignment and seeks an injunction to halt further collection actions.

Jones County District Court Grover Stroud R. D. MclIntyre C. W. Zimmer Zimmer Stroud R. D. McIntyre

Man Bound Over To Grand Jury In Alcohol Charge

Fred Bartels appeared before Justice of the Peace C F Shima on August 10 charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on a public highway. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the next grand jury with a $600 bond after a collision near the Monticello State Bank corner involving a car owned by Vince Balear. Two witnesses testified Bartels was intoxicated.

Fred Bartels Justice of the Peace C. F. Shimanek Grand Jury William Aldrich Monticello State Bank Vince Balear Bartels

Philbrick Chosen Republican Judge for Eighteenth District

Judge Floyd Philbrick was named the Republican candidate for the Eighteenth Judicial District at a Linn county convention to fill the vacancy after Judge G. P. Linville. The nomination was unanimous with votes from Jones, Linn, and Cedar counties and Philbrick is set to appear on the November 7 ballot as Democrats do not plan a rival candidate.

Floyd Philbrick Eighteenth Judicial District Linn County G. P. Linville Philbrick Wright Frazier Anamosa Jones County Cedar Jones, Cedar Linn Warren Rees J. W. Ballard Marion Reid Hunt Tipton Cedar County A. Johnson Cedar Rapids B. E. Rhinehart Frank Byers H. W. Lowry B. J. Maxwell

Jones County Babies Buy War Bonds List

War bonds have been purchased for 25 Jones county babies during the last month. Parents or relatives should notify Mrs. E H Huibregtse Monticello to receive a special Walt Disney war bond certificate for the baby book. Names include LeeAnne Sue Barnhart Oxford Junction Stephen James Burns Monticello Kirby J Flanagan Anamosa Toni Rebecca Grafft Olin Diane Horn Morley Linda Lou Johnson Anamosa James Ek Leggett Olin Galen A Luke Wyoming Johann Henry Ortgies Anamosa Robert Charles Soukup Anamosa Cary Fay Taylor Olin Jerald T Winans Anamosa Martha Jo Wolfe Olin Judith Ann McDonald Anamosa Bernard Leslie Kennebeck Anamosa Judith Ann Rohwedder Wyoming Ralph Leonard Martens Anamosa Robert Carl Siebels Anamosa Judith Deanne Shankland Anamosa Thomas D Conrad Anamosa Judy Ann Dragoo Martell Leah Belle Steiner Monticello Robert Frank Larkey Onslow Kenneth R McDonald Jr Wyoming Bobby Jo Allen Onslow

Jones County E. H. Huibregtse Monticello LeeAnne Sue Barnhart Oxford Junction Stephen James Burns Kirby J. Flanagan Anamosa Toni Rebecca Grafft Olin Diane Horn Morley Linda Lou Johnson James Ek Leggett Galen A. Luke Wyoming Johann Henry Ortgies Robert Charles Soukup Cary Fay Taylor Jerald T. Winans Martha Jo Wolfe Judith Ann McDonald Bernard Leslie Kennebeck Judith Ann Rohwedder Ralph Leonard Martens Robert Carl Siebels Judith Deanne Shankland Thomas D. Conrad Judy Ann Dragoo Martello Leah Belle Steiner Robert Frank Larkey Onslow Kenneth R. McDonald, Jr Bobby Jo Allen

Car Collision Involving Zimmermans And Gerdes

A two car accident in Anamosa and Langworthy damaged both vehicles by 150 each. Emil Zimmer man sustained head injuries and Emil Zimmerman leg cuts while Carl Gerdes was involved with right front damage and James Zim merman suffered head injuries.

Emil Zimmerman Anamosa Carl Gerdes Langworthy Zimmerman Gerdes James Zimmerman

Rural Students Will Gather Milkweed Pods

Miss Nellie V Morey county superintendent reports 400 pounds of heavy burlap bags for Jones county youths to gather milkweed pods. Milkweed floss substitutes kapok for life vests and aviator suits, and workers are paid 15 cents per bushel green pods 20 cents per bushel dried.

Nellie V. Morey Jones County East Indies Navy Air Corps Armed Services

Reading Course Ends At Public Library With Six-Week Finish

The library reading course closed August 5 with Shirley Bartels the first to complete, followed by Harry Bauman and Ronald Hosford. Completion required reading 24 books. Several participants earned army ranks up to brigadier general, including Edna Fitzsimmons and Hulda Schneiter among many others.

Shirley Bartels Harry Bauman Ronald Hosford

Jo Dee Leonard Visits Elkader Grandparents

Jo Dee Leonard is spending a few days in Elkader visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leonard.

Jo Dee Leonard Elkader Mrs Frank Leonard

Girls present 4-H letter openers to doctors

Eight doctors in Jones county received gifts from 4-H girls last week. Abbie Ann Tudor of Olin county and Alice Clark of Scotch Grove delivered the letter openers bearing the 4-H emblem and the line To make the best better. The presentation occurred in Monticello after doctors helped with health examinations for Jones county 4-H boys and girls conducted in June.

Jones County Abbie Ann Tudor Olin Alice Clark Scotch Grove Monticello

Fine 4 H Show Planned By Clubs

Plans are complete for the Nist Jones County Fair opening at Monticello on Tuesday August 22 and running through Friday August 25 A war year program aims for top status A free amphitheater is offered with box seats by reservation Admission is 60 cents including tax Autos enter for 26 cents Children 8 to 15 pay 80 cents with tax Under 8 enter free and under 12 free on Wednesday

Monticello Board of

Payroll Savings Honor Roll Celebrated in Iowa Counties

Jones county shows an unusual display in Iowa payroll savings with 27 establishments taking part in June. Most employees are fully participating with only three short of 100 percent, as R A Naylor leads the effort and applauds both employers and workers for strong results.

Jones County Iowa R. A. Naylor

Monti Public Schools Set to Open September 4 1944

Monticello public schools will open Monday September 4 with all faculty positions filled and the program ready for the 1944 45 year. Superintendent Boyd Shannon reports extensive cleaning by janitors Lorenz Balster and John Woellert and a tiptop building for opening day. Early enrollment is urged with a first come first served policy where numbers are restricted. The faculty list includes Shannon Eells Wood Walker Simmonds Smith Guyan Gardner Crimmings and others with assignments across junior high and senior high subjects.

Monticello Boyd Shannon Lorenz Balster John Woellert Charles E. Podhaski Donald Bella Army Navy Donald Eells Cedar Falls Amney Wood Sigourney Frank Walker Lois Simmonds Waukon Gertrude E. Smith Hills Helen Guyan Phyllis Gardner Iowa City John Crimmings Grafton Bess Greenley West Union Ruth Ahrendt Dubuque

Auction to Benefit Jones County War Fund at Fair

An auction Friday evening August 25 at the Jones County Fair concludes the vaudeville show. A 1070 pound Brahma steer donated by Vincent Donahoe of Kansas City will fetch the top bid with all proceeds to the War Fund. One more steer giveaway and other proceeds also support the drive for 17 organizations.

Jones County War Fund Jones County Vincent Donahoe Kansas City Monticello The Fair Association

Jones County Fair Race Program Offers Record Purse

The Jones County Fair unveils its largest ever race program with 4200 in purses. Horses from Iowa Illinois and Minnesota compete in 2 year old trot 2 year old pace and 3 year old events across Aug 24 25 28. Baseball and band events accompany racing and attractions through closing night.

Jones County Fair Iowa Illinois Minnesota Fai

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