Rotary Gluck Don Allen Praises Milk Sanitation Efforts
Monticello Rotary hears from milk sanitarian Don Allen who will install a state supervised laboratory in the public library basement to test milk for four towns. He outlines sanitary checks from farm to bottling plant, Bangs disease testing, pasteurization standards, and funding from federal state and local sources. Dan J. Ryan, governor of Rotary District 132, will visit in two weeks from Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Allen
Monticello
Rotary Club
Anamosa
Maquoketa
Manchester
Allen
Department of Health of
Iowa
State of Iowa
Dan J. P. Ryan
Rotary International
Parkersburg
Rail shipments list cattle and butter sent to Chicago and New York
The past week shows shipments of cattle to Chicago by M. J. Keanneally one car John Hasler three cars W. E. Tuetken two cars Joe McGinn one car George Rickels one car Ed Reiter three cars Chris Reiter one car George Manternach two cars Lawrence Burlage one car George Kurt one car Francis Till one car. Dubuque Packing company sent three hog cars to Dubuque and Farmers Mutual Creamery company sent one butter car to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M. J. Keanneally
John Hasler
W. E. Tuetken
Joe McGinn
George Rickels
Ed Reiter
Chris Reiter
George Manternach
Lawrence Burlage
George Kurt
Francis Till
Dubuque Packing Company
Dubuque
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
New York
Marriage Licenses Issued by Leigh This Past Week
Norman R. Opfer 19 and Lucelle C. Carpenter 20 both of Springville. James L. Cruise 24 of Monticello and Viola Marie Lucker 18 of Olin. William S. Wright 22 of Monticello and Dorothy E. Brewer 20 of Martelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh. Pearson
District Court
Norman R. Opfer
Lucelle C. Carpenter
Springville
James L. Cruise
Monticello
Viola Marie Lucker
Olin
William S. Wright
Dorothy E. Brewer
Martelle
Pupil Registration And Textbook Update For School Year
Registration for all pupils in the junior and senior high will begin Monday August 27. The book store will sell second hand books with owner name and price slips. New and old texts available. locker keys require a 25 cent deposit. American literature becomes eleventh grade. senior English moves to twelfth and is not offered this year. A list of required and new texts follows for each grade from Kindergarten to Grade 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horn
Jones County Fair Show Draws Large 4-H Livestock Entries
The Jones County Fair drew over 600 entries from 4-H boys and girls with baby beef and purebred litter classes in Herefords Ayrs and Shorthorns. Judges sorted numerous divisions including Duroc Jersey Poland China and other breeds while a large tent hosted 4-H cattle shows and upcoming auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Fair
Express
Jones County Fair Association
Duroc
Jersey
Kenneth Kiburz
Scotch Grove
Dwight Gerdes
Amber
Marvin Englebart
G. Englebart
Raymond Ejben
Monticello
Jimmy Walderbach
Anamosa
Boyd Chatterton
Onslow
Glenn Groth
Poland
China
Daryl Helgens
Gaylen Helgens
Dale Martin
Eugene Engleking
Crayton Barnes
Mt. Vernon
Chester
Sacred Heart Catholic School Opens Sept 4 1945
Registration at Sacred Heart school shows enrollment rise as new teachers arrive for the 1945 46 year. Rev E P Lorenz leads ethics guidance and education while Sisters Engelberta Petronella Marguerite Bernadetta Hermina and Marcellinda teach math English Latin science commercial religion and grades 1 2 6 7 8 kindergarten. Students will use freshly painted corridors and gym with tan walls brown border and plan to install a new heating blower system and cyclorama front curtain when materials are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
E. P. Lorenz
Mary Engelberta
Mary Petronella
Mary Marguerite
Mary Bernadetta
Mary Hermina
Mary Marcellinda
Mrs Cora Sexton Celebrates 91st Birthday in Monticello
Mrs. Cora Sexton aged 91, Monticello’s oldest resident, marked her birth anniversary on August 22. She received flowers and gifts from friends while cared for by her brother Hiland Ward. Sexton came to Monticello in 1901 with sister Mary Hudson to raise her nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Sexton
Monticello
Hiland Ward
Russ Jamieson Buys Maire Candy Shop in Monticello
Russell A Jamieson an ex army serviceman bought the Maire Candy Shop from Maurice E Maire on August 15 as sole proprietor. He plans to redecorate and operate similarly with help from Mrs Kenneth Hosford Mrs Clara Benson Kathleen Barron and Arlene Griffith. Maire owned the shop for 18 years after leaving Palmer Drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell A. Jamieson
U.S. Army
Maire
Maurice E. Maire
Jamieson
Kenneth Hosford
Clara Benson
Kathleen Barron
Arlene Griffith
Palmer Drug Store
Social Security Pays Claims and Expands Coverage
The Social Security board reports a 40 percent rise in claims filed in the first seven months of 1945 versus the same period in 1944. Manager T. T. Thorson notes many in rural areas remain uncovered and urges inclusion of farmers, farm workers, domestic workers, and the self employed. The region highlights ongoing payments to Iowa retirees and survivors, totaling about $185,300 monthly for 9,800 retirees and spouses and $101,062 monthly to 6,876 widows and children. Claimants are reminded payments do not occur automatically at death or at age 65. workers reaching 65 should contact the local office to check status, as should widows covered by the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of
The
Social Security Board
T. T. Thorson
G. B. Lund
Iowa
Thorson
Veteran Police Unit To Manage Jones County Fair Policing
The Cedar Rapids veteran police unit will oversee policing of the Jones County Fair grounds this week. In uniform, they have handled fairs for years, ensuring crowd control and smooth traffic flow. Their Red Cross exhibit draws visitors, and the unit spends on emergency response and medical readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Jones County
Red Cross
Towa
Joras
Jones County County Home Costs in Scotch Grove Township
Jones County reports a moderate per inmate cost for its county home in Scotch Grove Township. In 1943 the total cost was 6821 dollars for 58 inmates at 2.47 dollars per week. The three year 1940 41 42 average was 2.18 per week. Statewide per week cost was 2.02. Compared with 50 percent of county homes, Jones stays below. Costs for poor outside the county home in 1948 were 1.33 per person versus 1.68 in 1942, totaling 26517 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Scotch Grove Township
Jones
Fuller couple attend Cedar Rapids chiropractic meeting
Dr and Mrs Ray R Fuller attended a district meeting of the Town Chiropractic association held Thursday evening at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray R. Fuller
Town Chiropractic Association
Montrose Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Monticello School Names Full Faculty for September Start
Superintendent Boyd S. Shannon reports a complete faculty ready for September except a girls' physical education instructor. Mrs. Lois Shover will teach that role. The list includes Donald R. Eells as senior high principal, Anmney Dood, Helen Guyan, Gertrude Smith, Virginia Wagner, Bess Greenley, Virginia Rummel, Frank Walker, and many others across grades and subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd S. Shannon
Monticello Public School
Red Cross
Lois Shover
Boyd SS. Shannon
Monticello
Donald R. Eells
Cedar Falls
Anmney Dood
Sigourney
Helen Guyan
Gertrude Smith
Hills
Frank Walker
Mother Nicoll
Mechanicsville
Leslie L. Linn
Lockridge
Lois Hetfield
Washington
Caryl Rass
Hopkinton
Iane Smith
Lisbon
Miriam Hansen
Virginia White
Springville
Naomi Humke
Farley
LaVerna Bevans
Wwainfield
Jane Henderson
Coggan
Jean Groteboer
Lime Springs
Marjorie Odell
Earlville
Ina Cruise
Cedar Rapids
Mary Jane Koster
Jean Cunningham
Boone
Army discharge for Cal Thompson after frostbite injury
James Calvin Thompson of Monticello, a veteran infantryman with European theater service, was discharged August 7 from Camp Carson Hospital Center near Colorado Springs. He had frostbitten feet and is convalescing at Camp Carson, one of nine units for soldier reconditioning before returning to civilian life or further duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifc
James Calvin Thompson
James C. Thompson
Monticello
Camp Carson Hospital Center
Colorado Springs
Colo
Thompson
Camp Carson
United States
Lutherans of Missouri Synod Hold Meeting in Iowa
Over 200 ministers lay delegates and teachers from about 160 churches of the Missouri Synod met at St Stephens Church Atkins for a four day session from August 13 to 16 Rev G Rickels pastor at St Stephens Re elected president C Tlesse Eldora vice presidents O Nieting Newhall and O D Oetting Waterloo treasurer Paul T Schuetz Monticello reelected Henry Jaeger financial secretary A V J service of thanksgiving observed peace sermon by Rev C G Barth CincinnatiOhio convention approved 60000 chapel at Iowa Cedar Falls and campus improvements at Iowa City university chapel emphasis on cradle to grave education. Rev R P Young and W Weeren represented St Johns Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Synod
Iowa
St. Stephens
Atkins
G. Rickels
C. Jtlesse
Eldora
O. Nieting
Newhall
O. D. Oetting
Waterloo
Paul T. Schue
Cedar Falls
Lutheran University
Iowa City
Rev
R. P. Young
W. Weeren
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Cannery Opens August 28th in Monticello
The Farmer canning factory in Monticello will open mid next week with peak packing in mid September. The plant is renovated and stocked with cane, boxes, salt and sugar. Owner J LeRoy Farmer notes an excellent sweet corn crop yielding three to five tons per acre and seeks 10 additional workers for field picking. A government reserved canned corn quota remains unchanged. Charles Mellicker sells his Armosa barber shop to William Custis and retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
J. LeRoy Farmer
Peacetime moves roll back wartime controls nationwide
Government ends meat rationing plans for likely fall, WPB loosens steel copper and aluminum controls, high test gasoline ban lifted, travel and telegram rules ease, and housing and wage rules shift toward peacetime norms as agencies prepare swift plant clearances and public works proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
WPB
Petroleum Administration
Western Union
George W. Taylor
War Labor Board
WLB
Elmer Thomas
Dem
Okla
War Department
4 H Stock Parade Opens Jones County Fair
The Great Jones County Fair drew a large Wednesday crowd on opening day. Exhibits livestock and gardens received high praise while steers contest and junior dairy show offered top prizes. Rudy Winkler praised for caretaking. grounds in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floral Hall
Chicago
Jones County Creameries
Anamosa
Amber
Langworthy
Center Tunction
Monticello
Rudy Winkler
Ile
Methodist Youth Ice Cream Stand At Fair
The Monti cello Methodist youth group operates an ice cream and popsicle stand at the fairgrounds midway. Twenty youths serve the public, with profits funding a trip to Clear Lake for the annual Methodist Institute and lakefront activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Dismissal of Labor Case Involving Reliance Co
The National Labor Relations Board announced the dismissal of a petition filed by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America seeking union representation at Reliance Manufacturing Co in Anaiosa. An election ordered by the NLRB showed 42 of 106 voters in favor and 49 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Labor Relations Board
Momilay
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
CTO
Barrett
Reliance Manufacturing Co
Anaiosa
NLRB
Two New Cases Filed In Jones County District Court
During the past week two cases were filed for the next term in Jones County District Court. Both suits were brought by Chester Bowles administrator of the Office of War Price Administration seeking injunctions against Amber Mutual Creamery Company and Farmers Mutual Cooperative Creamery of Langworthy over butter pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Chester Bowles
Office of War Price Administration
Bowles
Amber Mutual Creamery, Company
Farmers’ Mutual Cooperative Creamery
Langworthy
Ruth Roberts Appointed Social Science Teacher at Marion
Miss Ruth Roberts daughter of Mrs Florence Roberts Monticello has accepted a teaching position in Marion public schools. She will start in September after completing studies at the State University Town City where she earned the 1945 degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Roberts
Florence Roberts
Monticello
Marion
Monticello High School
Miss Roberts
State University
Town City
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Rotary Gluck
Marvin E. Siebels
Gaylen Siebels
Thomas Sarbees
Chester White
Lyle F. Williams
Center Junction
Richard Ketelsen
David Ketelsen
Norman French
David Darsee
Hampshire
Donald Andreeson
Eugene Engelking
Jack Manuel
Berkshires
John Brokens
Ralph Prull
Ferdinand Burda
Oxford Junction
John Benischek
Robert Prull
Harlen Folken
Marvin Calvert
Roberto Spahr
Holstein
Harold S. Eby
Charles Hagen
Maynard Siebels
Dale H. Groth
Thomas Sievers
Jackie Walderbach
Jimmie Walderbach
Jimmie Hartman
Kenneth Morning
Dickie Cox
Max Schrader
Rex Schrader
Jon Schrader
Albert Heiken
James Heiken
Brown
Robert Zirkelbach
John Melchert
Lloyd Messerli
Robert Messerli
Joe Tuttle
Cecil Townsend
Henry Townsend
Dee Hansen
G. B. Story
Wyoming
Paul Sechusen
Dick Struther
Martello
Richard Luse
Clarence
Vernon B. Vacek
Paul Lasack
Catholic
Russ Jamieson
Anthony Gary Giardini
Rockford
Ilinois
Anthony
D. H. Cobb
E. Peoria
Elmer Larson
Jack Row
Anna Ambuehl
Tony Giardini
Social Security Pays
Chiropractic
Virginia Wagner
Bess Greenley
West Union
Virginia Rummel
Fayette
Commercial
Cal Thompson
Lutherans of Missouri Synod
Charles Mellicker
Armosa
William Custis
Clinton P. Anderson
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Office of Defense Transportation
National Housing Agency
Akron
Ohio
United States Rubber Co
J. Monroe Johnson
Board of War Communications Commission
Federal Communications —Commission
FCC
Air Dan
Anderson
Bryan Abel
Dalco Yount
Methodist
Reliance Co
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