Ration Stamps Details and Local Divorce Case
The notice lists rationing details for meats fats sugar processed foods gasoline and shoes with stamps marked good indefinitely or through specified dates. In Jones County district court Pearl A. Conmey seeks divorce from Lawrence J. Conmey and asks custody of their son Lawrence Gordon amid a claimed cruel and inhuman treatment. One prior divorce decree was issued by Judge J. E. Heiserman in the C W Wurzbacher vs Evelyn Wurzbacher case on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Pearl A. Conmey
Lawrence J. Conmey
Lost Nation
Lawrence Gordon
J. E. Heiserman
C. W. Wurzbacher
Evelyn Wurzbacher
Cattle Shipments From Local Yards Light This Week
Shipments from the regional railroad yards were lighter with three cars of hogs sent to Dubuque by Dubuque Packing company and multiple cattle cars to the Union Stock Yards in Chicago. Butter also moved, one car from Farmers Mutual Creamery to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque Packing Company
Dubuque
Chris Reiter
Lawrence Burlage
George Kurt
Paul Beckman
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Farmers Mutual Creamery Company
New York
Marriage Licences Issued By Anamosa Clerk Office
The clerk of the district court Leigh Pearson in Anamosa issued two marriage licenses this past week. Marvin H. Wendt twenty two of Marlville to marry Edna Mae Baskerville twenty eight of Monona. Raymond Bailey twenty six of Letts to marry G Imogene Chase twenty five of Center Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Pearson
Anamosa
Marvin H. Wendt
Marlville
Edna Mae Baskerville
Monona
Raymond Bailey
Letts
G. Imogene Chase
Center Junction
Births Report From John McDonald Hospital
A newborn was recorded at John McDonald hospital last week. A son born to Mr and Mrs Ray Kreeb of Waukon on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Ray Kreeb
Waukon
Glad Honors Won By Anamosa Growers
Mr and Mrs George Waite of Anamosa won 64 prizes at the Iowa State Gladioli show in Sioux City last week. The entry tagged “Jean and George Waite” captured sweepstakes honors in two divisions and the E E Dixon gold trophy a pottery vase and a blue Cambridge crystal bowl. They also received two certificates from the New England Societies for exhibiting the best five and best 25 varieties. Exhibitors from Pennsylvania Iowa Illinois Nebraska and Minnesota competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Waite
Anamosa
Sioux City
Jean
E. E. Dixon
O. P. Shage
New England Societies
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Minnesota
Old Age Assistance Report For August
The August report shows 413 old age pensioners receiving $11,986.50, an average $29.02. Six blind pensioners averaged $26.07, and 67 dependent children averaged $11.36. Within the 67 children, 28 cases totaled $760.80, an average of $27.17 per case.
Son is Born to Kreebs of Waukon at John McDonald Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ray Kreeb of Waukon welcomed a son born Tuesday morning at John McDonald hospital. This is their third child, joining two sons and a daughter. Kreeb, formerly manager at Monticello yard, now heads Eclipse Lumber in Waukon. George Zeadow III from Center Junction area stayed at University Hospital Iowa City last week for care and expects a future operation. Mrs Austin Wilcox of McDonald hospital suffered a fall at home last Saturday breaking two bones in her left wrist. x rays were taken, the bones set and a cast applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Kreeb
Waukon
John McDonald Hospital
Kreeb
Marie Dempsey
Eclipse Lumber Yard
Monticello
George Zeadow
Ili
Center Junction
University Hospital
Iowa City
Austin Wilcox
4 H Livestock Entries Shine at Jones County Fair
Judges sort 576 entries from 142 4 H participants at Jones County Fair with 46 baby beef entries across Hereford Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn breeds. Swine show includes 84 market litters and 31 purebred litters across Duroc Jersey Chester White Berkshire and Poland China. Dairy group features Holstein Guernsey Jersey Brown Swiss and Shorthorn exhibitors while 6 boys raise 7 colts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Angus
Marvin Calvert
Martelle
Calvin Glenn
Jay Levsen
Joe Levsen
Olin
John Kirkpatrick
Ronald Kirkpatrick
Clarence
Billy Hintz
Ruth Hintz
Norma Hintz
Monticello
David James
Deane James
Center Junction
Neal Paulsen
Scotch Grove
Shorthorn
Norman French
Leroy Petersen
Onslow
Ronnie Hansen
Oxford Junction
Lawrence James
Richard Steenhoek
Anamosa
Hereford
Keith Barber
Alois Lasack
Albert Lasack
Leonard Lasack
Melvin Latare
Norman Latare
Lorance Mackey
Arthur Hinrichs
Marvin Hinrichs
Martello
Richard Ketelsen
John Paulsen
Ralph
Paul Paulsen
Ronald Paulsen
Paul Wilcox
Leon
Ard Lasack
Russell Streeper
Raymond Ejben
Dale Groth
Melvin Groth
Jimmy Hartman
Maynard
Henry Townsend
Richard Luge
Chester White
Chester Grafft
Donald Ketelsen
Clifford Seehusen
John Joe Stanton
Poland
China
Creighton Banner
Mount Vernon
Raymond Freese
Dale Martin
Herbert Martin
Galen Helgens
Marty Imnster
John Voss
Delbert Steffens
Vernon
William Voelker
Market
John E. Andreesen
Jimmy Walderbach
Robert Prult
Louis Strother
Galen Engelbart
Marvin Engelbart
Amber
Clifford Jansen
Merle Jansen
Richard Walderbach
Wayne Martin
Local Horses Pace Winners at Wisconsin State Fair
Tom Eden of Monticello upset in the 2:25 pace with Star Dust Gyp for a $1,000 purse. Results list Star Dust Gypsy and Jessie Laurel among top finishers, with other contenders and times. Also notes Eden won a sportsmanship trophy, and Speed Jessen won the 2:15 trot at Decorah fair with Mardick dominant in the 2:16 trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Eden
Monticello
Peterhof
Eden
Jessie Laurel
Livingstone
Colgate
Kings
Billy Braden
Perrin
Nancy Mite
Ruby Worthy
Dixie Gal
Etawahscott
Winnie Lewey
Speed Jessen
Decorah
Rochester
Minn
Lynn
Gregorian
Br. G
Frank Desgel
Elkton
S. Dak
Arion
B.g
H. M. McIntire
Waseca
The
Bachelor
Brer Fox
Frazier Motor Co Sold to Anamosa Sales Agency
W. H. Frazier owner of the Frazier Motor Co in Anamosa sold the business and equipment to the Anamosa Sales Agency Inc The officers of the company are Ray H Boland president and Willis A Glassgow secretary treasurer both of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier Motor Co
Sord
W. H. Frazier
Frazier Motor Company
Anamosa
Anamosa Sales Agency,Inc
Ray H. Boland
Willis A. Glassgow
Cedar Rapids
Olin Cattle Hit Top Chicago Prices
Jones county cattle were high sellers in Chicago stock yards last Wednesday. Frank Phillips near Olin had a 22 head drive of 1073 pound yearling steers sold at 17.65 per hundredweight. Prices rose to 18.35 per hundredweight, with many loads at 18.25, the year’s peak and near all time August highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Chicago
Frank Phillips
Olin
Rural Schools to Open Soon in Jones County
Miss Nellie V. Morey reports 71 teachers to start rural schools in Jones County next week or early September reflecting a drop from over 100. The list includes teachers and addresses for Cass Castle Grove Fairview Hale Richland Scotch Grove and other districts with Monticello Anamosa Delhi and Cascade as locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie V. Morey
Jones County
Cass
Verla Belle Morris
Delhi
Eleanor Cole
Monticello
Irene Specht
Doris Gorius
Anamosa
Carlene Stahlberg
Verona Landis
Geraldine Neville
Marcella Reese
Lt R Thompson Receives Third Oak Leaf Cluster
First Lt. Richard S. Thompson of Monticello Iowa is awarded a third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal by Lt. Gen. George C. Kenney for meritorious sustained flight missions in the Southwest Pacific from March 1 to May 18 1944. He flew bombing missions against enemy airfields and ships and is commended for courage and duty. The release came from Far East Air Forces Australia and notes Thompson and his wife are in Santa Monica California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Pacific
George C. Kenney
Allied Air Forces
Richard S. Thompson
Monticello
Iowa
Thompson
Farast Air Forces
Australia
Santa Monica
Calif
Wm. D. Bailey Rites Held At Waterloo
Funeral services for William D. Bailey 74 of Monticello were held at Waterloo Tuesday at 2 pm Burial followed at Memorial Park cemetery in Waterloo He died at his Monticello home Friday night after a heart illness He was a former Clay Equipment salesman and had lived with his daughter Mrs Milton Baumgartner in Lovell township He and his wife had bought a home on 330 Warvel Street last February 1 Survived by his wife and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Bailey
Monticello
Waterloo
Memorial Park Cemetery
City
Bailey
Clay Equipment Company
Cedar Falls
Milton Baumgartner
Lovell Township
Warvel Street
Cora Sexton Reaches 90 in Monticello Community
Monticello’s oldest resident Mrs. Cora Sexton celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday August 22 with friends and family including her niece Eva Broidenthal of Kansas City. Born August 22 1854 in Hague NY she later moved to Prairieburg and Monticello where she worked as a seamstress and supported Brazelton children in a life use arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Sexton
Monticello
Eva Broidenthal
Kansas City
Sexton
Emerson
Lloyd
Maquoketa
Victor Brazelton
Mary Hudson
Brazelton
Monti High Football Practice Starts
Monti High announces football practice begins August 24 with equipment issue at 9 a.m. at Monticello High School. Fair week sessions will be in the morning and coach John Crimmings expects a strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crimmings
Monticello High School
Fat Steer Contest A Main Attraction and Prizes
Oil coupons expire September 30 for the 1943 44 season as Period 4 and 5 coupons still valid for fuel oil. R J Langer Monticello War Price and Rationing Board urges use of summer fill up plan to prevent loss. OPA district director Robert M Harper notes shortages amid military demand and transport delays. consumers should budget oil usage and heat only as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Langer
Monticello
Robert M. Harper
Quad-Cities
OPA
Death Calls Former Resident In Florida
Mrs. Walter 9 Butler died June 30 at a Florida sanatorium in Orlando after an illness since February 1, suffering a heart attack. Widely known for art interest, she had gone to Florida last December to recuperate. Born October 7, 1878 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, she lived in many Midwestern cities as her father Rev. David H Street preached. Survived by husband, one son Cpl. Seward Butler in Louisville, five brothers and a sister, with roots in Monticello and Utica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter 9. Butler
Florida
Orlando
Fla
Butler
Monticello
David H
Skanice Fawcett
Green Bay
Wis
Middlewest
Monticello Presbyterian Church
Seward Butler
Engineer Corps
Louisville
Fred G. Street
New York
Edward T
Dowington
Louis H
Olean
N. Y
Clement F
Greenwich
Fitzsimons Fights 33 Days With 82nd in Normandy
Cpl. William Fitzsimons of Monticello served with the 82nd Airborne in Normandy. The regiment fought 33 days without relief after D-day, capturing Ste. Mere Eglise and holding bridges over the Merderet and Douve while sustaining heavy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimons
82Nd Airborne Division
Normandy
William Fitzsimons
Monticello
Bill
Mary Fitzsimons
Fort Benning
Fort Bragg
N. C
United States Army
Fitzsimona
82Nd
Ste. Mere Eglise
Mederet
la Fiere
Chef du Pont
Pont Abbe
Beuzecille la Bastille
Ste. Mere
St. Sauveur le Vicomte
le Ham
la Haye de Pruits
Great Jones County Fair Opens With Livestock Exhibits
The Great Jones County Fair opened its gates on Tuesday August 22 for livestock garden and culinary exhibits. Entry delays occurred Monday due to truck shortages. Mrs Byron Abel and Mrs Dale Yount worked in the exhibition hall for both adult and junior divisions. The floral hall showcased Jones county garden and housewife items as a lively program of concessions shows and rides awaited the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Byron Abel
Daleo Yount
Jones County Gardens
Six Horse Serrel Team to Highlight Jones County Fair
A six horse Belgians team owned by Tom Eichhorn and Doc Rohmer of Wyoming will appear at Monticello during the Great Jones County Fair on Thursday and Friday. The 3200 3600 and 3800 pound lead middle and wheel teams will be driven by Bud Nimms of Wyoming and perform over the last two days, leading the stock show Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Fair
Monticello
Tom Eichhorn
Doc” Rohmer
Wyoming
Bud Nimms
Jones County Fair Brimming With Contests and Vaudeville
Directors announce full exhibit space for entertainment and commercial displays. Judges assess 4 H livestock and floral hall entries. A fat steer contest on Thursday August 24 offers 1445 in prizes, top prize 610. Horse races over three days total 4200 in purses with 800 to the winner. Vaudeville features 12 acts daily including Merle Buckner with animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aires
The
Fair Association
Merle Buckner
Jones County Fair
Jones County
Iowa District Lutheran Convention Held at Waverly
The Iowa District convention of the American Lutheran church met in Waverly from August 21 to 24. District President Herman W. Siefkes delivered the sermon. Local attendees included Hei Schoon lay delegate St. Matthew’s. Rev. F. H. Kehren and Deacon Sievert Sievertsen of Wayne Lutheran. Rev. H. J. Diers of St. Peter and Paul’s Lutheran, Castle Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
American Lutheran Church
Waverly
Herman W. Siefkes
Hei Schoon
St. Matthew’s Church
F. H. Kehren
Sievert Sievertsen
Wayne Lutheran Church
H. J. Diers
St. Peter & Paul's Lutheran Church
Castle Grove
Baptism of Gordon Rollo Dierks in Wayne Township
Gordon Rollo Dierks son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Dierks was baptized by Rev. F. H. Kehren on August 16 at the paternal grandparents Adolph H. Dierks home in Wayne township. Godparents were Mr. and Mrs. Kilert Prull. Mr. and Mrs. Karl M. Keyes hosted guests last Sunday including C. G. Cook and Carol and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cook of Miles. C. G. Cook and W. C. Cook are Mrs. Keyes’ brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Rollo Dierks
Harry H. Dierks
F. H. Kehren
Adolph H. Dierks
Wayne Township
Kilert Prull
Karl M. Keyes
C. G. Cook
Carol
W. C. Cook
Miles
Keyes
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Anamosa Growers
Housands
Jones County Fair Grounds
Groom
Colt Club
Kenneth Brunscheen
Willis Glenn
Donald Starry
Dee Hansen
Glen Soper
Lee Zaruba
Poultry Club
Raymond Harms
Shirley Fusst
Robert Messerli
Leroy Siebels
Jessen
William F. Marsh
Leigh Clark
Lodwick School of Aeronautics, Inc
Lakeland
Ila
Army Air Forces Eastern Training Command
Maxwell Field
Aln
Marsh
Cornell College
Syracuse University
Syracuse, N. Y
Lodwick School
Lt. R. Thompson
Oak
Wm. D. Bailey
Monti High
Merderet
Carquebut
la Fierre
Guetteville
Belizeville la Bastille
Douve
Cretteville-Baupte
Pont l’Abbe
St. Sauveur
Pretot
Vindefontaine
la Haye de Puits
Bois de Limois
Hill 95
Roy E. Lindquist
Pittsfield
Sgt
Schick Hospital
Truax
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