Births Reported at John McDonald Hospital Last Week
Seven births were recorded at John McDonald Hospital over the past week. The families listed include Holub of Central City with a girl born August 23, Wells of Monticello with a girl born August 24, Beitz of Hopkinton with a girl born August 27, Dirks of Monticello with a boy born August 27, Siebels of Anamosa with a boy born August 27, and McNeilly with a boy born August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
John McNeilly
County Treasurer Registers Four Chevrolets and a Reo Truck
The county treasurer's office this week recorded four Chevrolets and a Reo truck. Buyers included Paul Buckner of Anamosa, Reid National Corn Co. of Anamosa, Tom Henderson of Monticello, and Ernest Becker of Monticello. The Reo was purchased by Orland Besler of Cascade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reo
Paul Buckner
Anamosa
Reid National Corn Co
Tom Henderson
Monticello
Ernest Becker
Orland Besler
Cascade
Jones County Selective Service Registration at Anamosa
Three Jones county youths registered with the Jones County Selective Service board at Anamosa this week. They are Charles A. Douglas Oxford Junction Robert A. Beranek Oxford Junction and Lorance D. Mackey Olin. The draft board will meet at 10 30 a m August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Jones County Selective Service Board
Anamosa
Charles A. Douglas
Oxford Junction
Robert A. Beranek
Lorance D. Mackey
Olin
Marriage Licenses Issued in District Court Clerk’s Office
Two marriage licenses were issued this past week. The first couple is Morgan J. Hyde 24 of Monticello and Ann Marie Schoon 22 of Monticello. The second couple is Paul W. House 28 of Anamosa and Viola M. Clements 22 of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court Office
Morgan J. Hyde
Monticello
Ann Marie Schoon
Paul W. House
Anamosa
Viola M. Clements
Plan Farm Tour At Armstrong Farm Jones County
Jones county farmers will tour the Jack Armstrong farm near Martelle on Tuesday September 3 to see sound management practices. The event, sponsored by Iowa State College district farm management and the Jones county extension, will review soil conservation, livestock and cropping programs and farm income records with an Iowa State economist addressing outlook for 1946 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Jack Armstrong
Iowa State College
Jones County Extension
Armstrong
Martelle
County Fair Attendance Reaches Record High in 1946
James Maurice reports Jones County Fair attendance surpassed all prior years. Wednesday set a single day record and Thursday drew about 10 percent more than last year, with an estimated 25,000 on the grounds. Week total remained above previous records despite Friday dipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Fair
James Maurice
Haven Begins Air Force Training at Geiger Field
Pvt Galen J Haven of 329 W Grand St Monticello has begun training as an Aviation Engineer in the Arr Air Forces at Geiger Field Spokane Washington Col Eric Dougap commanding officer reports today pending further orders and assignments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geiger Field
Spokane
Washington
Galen J. Haven
W. Grand Street
Monticello
Arr Air Forces
Eric Dougap
Helgens Captures $1000 Fat Steer Prize at Jones County Fair
Herman Helgens of Monticello won the 8th annual Jones County Fair Fat Steer Contest with a 2-year-old Angus, earning $1000 from a $3400 prize pool. His animal, bred by Henry Tobiason, ranked among the top 10, sold afterward for $60 per hundred and weighed 1450 pounds. The judging team included Harold Brady, Hugh Corkery, and Bill Burns, with a market-value focus and animals kept by professional handlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Helgens
Monticello
Helgens
Harold Brady
St. Joseph
Hugh Corkery
Henry Tobiason
George G. Schmidt
Delmar
Schmidt
Karl Hoffman
Ida Grove
Kent
Dubuque
Jones County
J. F. Momm
One Injured In Accident Wednesday
William Grings of Iowa City was injured when the car his wife Hilda Balster Grings drove went out of control on Highway 151 near Anamosa about 1 45 PM. The car rolled over injuring Grings with several broken ribs and minor cuts. Mrs Grings and their 2 year old daughter Carol were unhurt and the patient was later released from John McDonald hospital after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grings
Iowa City
Highway 151
Anamosa
Monticello
Grings
Hilda Balster
L. F. Balster
Carol Grings
Flower Show Holds Steady Quality At Jones County Fair
The cut flower exhibit overseen by Mrs Minnie Butler drew fewer entries than usual but maintained high quality at the Jones County Fair. Residents are urged to boost participation for the 1947 fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Butler
Jones County
Anamosa High School Principal Admitted With Polio
D. W. Thompson age 43, principal of Anamosa high school, was admitted to Iowa City hospital with a mild case of infantile paralysis. He is father of Martin Thompson, 9, Anamosa's first polio case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Thompson
Anamosa High School
Iowa City Hospital
Martin Thompson
Anamosa
Meat price ceilings delayed three days to Sept 1
Price Administrator Paul Porter says no live stock price controls for at least three days, delaying new ceilings set by Clinton P. Anderson. Cattle ceilings rise to 20.25 and hogs to 16.25 with Sept 1 implementation, while retail pork beef and lamb ceilings appear higher and Sept 9 restoration is planned. The Reconstruction Finance Corp reopens slaughter subsidies at pre expiry rates on Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Porter
Clinton P. Anderson
OPA
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Marion Golfers Take Tourney at Maquoketa Event
Marion wins the 19th Annual Eastern Iowa Golf Association team title with 1169 total, Monticello finishes third at 1227, and Maquoketa 1185. Belle Vue junior Anderson is medalist with 106 for 27 holes, while Walter Rossman of Manchester scores a hole in one on the 125 yard fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Monticello
Maquoketa
Junior Anderson
Bellevue
Walter Rossman
Manchester
West Liberty
DeWitt
Tipton
Appleby
S. Rhatigan
Robertson
Purcell
Ferring
Bone
Mullen
Byers
Marsh
James O'Toole Dead in California Rocket Plant Blast
James O'Toole, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. O'Toole of Anamosa, was among eight men killed August 21 in an explosion at the Aerojet Navy rocket plant in Azusa California. He moved to the west coast about nine years ago. Survived by his parents three sisters Rosemary Detroit Margaret and Doris Pasadena and his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Weaver Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Toole
P. J. O'Toole
Anamosa
Aerojet Navy
Azusa
Calif
West Coast
Rosemary
Detroit
Margaret
Doris
Pasadena
P. S. Weaver
Canning Factory Initiates Pack Near Monticello
The Farmer Foods canning plant in Monticello began its annual pack last Thursday and is producing about 40,000 cans of corn daily under Manager Ray Walton. Pickers report uneven ripening statewide, with fields yielding both ripe and immature corn. the local plant aims to run about 40 more days. Martin Don Thompson of Anamosa, age 9, formerly stricken with polio Aug. 12, is reported out of danger by University of Iowa hospital physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Foods Canning Factory
Monticello
Ray Walton
Walton
Martin Don Thompson
Donald W. Thompson
University of Iowa Hospital
Six New Divorce and Law Petitions Filed in Jones County
Six new cases filed in Jones County district court this past week include four divorce actions and two petitions at law. Gladys Bodkin seeks divorce from Harry Bodkin and custody of three children, married July 4, 1923. Mary L. Nickels seeks divorce from Richard Nickels and custody of two children, married July 20, 1932. Geraldine E. Sweet seeks divorce from Kenneth L. Sweet for cruelty and custody of two children, married March 31, 1934. Robert C. Heasty seeks divorce from Diana Heasty, married July 27, 1936. Oliver Anderson seeks judgment of 200 dollars with interest against Elsie Mott. Clement A. Jones seeks guardianship for Dillon Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Gladys Bodkin
Harry Bodkin
Mary L. Nickels
Richard Nickels
Geraldine E. Sweet
Kenneth L. Sweet
Clement A. Jones
Dillon Jones
Stores Plan Closing Monday Afternoon Labor Day Observance
Downtown business houses will close their doors Monday afternoon September 2 in observance of Labor Day. They will remain open in the morning for shoppers needing after the Sunday holiday.
Four Decrees Signed by Judge Heiserman in Jones County Court
Judge J. E. Heiserman signed four decrees this past week in the Jones County district court. Merle Hart was granted a divorce from Laura Hart for cruel and inhuman treatment and Laura Kozlowski was restored as her maiden name. Leela Stivers received a divorce from Emmet Stivers with custody of three minor children and support. Nelda Jensen was granted a divorce from Lawrence Jensen with custody of two children and maintenance. A deed reform decree was also issued in Charles L. Niles et al v Byron E. Shifflett et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Heiserman
Jones County
Merle Hart
Laura Hart
Laura Kozlowski
Leela Stivers
Emmet Stivers
Nelda Jensen
Lawrence Jensen
Heiserman
Charles L. Niles
Byron E. Shifflett
Monticello pilot solo marks milestone at local airport
Robert Balster and Francis Miller are the latest Monticello men to solo at Monticello airport per manager Ed Gartner. Miller, at 270 pounds, is among the heaviest to solo in a light plane, beginning training three months ago. A meeting for ex service men interested in flight training is set for Friday evening at the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Balster
Francis Miller
Monticello
Ed Gartner
Miller
Pvt Galen Hayen Transferred to New Post in Spokane WA
The Express reports Pvt. Galen Hayen has been reassigned to a new post. His new address is Pvt. Galen Hayen 17172508 Mail Room No. 8 468rd A.A.F. B.U. Geiger Field Spokane Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
Pvt
Galen Hayen
Geiger Field
Spokane
Washington
Anamosa Checks County Records with Horning Visit
Muscatine tax official John Horning occupied this week in Anamosa reviewing county records at the records office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horning
Muscatine
Anamosa
John Messerli Dies Friday in Monticello
John Peter Messerli 49 of Monticello died Friday after a short illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at the Evangelical and Reformed church in Monticello with Rev. Andrew Mast presiding. Burial followed at Oakwood cemetery. He was born December 28, 1898 in Ryan Town, was a farmer, and lived five miles west of Monticello for 12 years. He married Ethel Haigh September 14, 1921 and is survived by wife five children brothers Fred and Joe three sisters Mrs Albert Zumbach Coggan Mrs Louie Zumbach Ryan and Mrs Gottlieb Keebler Ryan. Pallbearers were Neman Meyer Clarence Kissling Art Sulzner John Meyer Lloyd Meyer Harry Wenger and Louie Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peter Messerli
Monticello
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Andrew Mast
Messerli
Cedar Rapids
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Messerli
Ryan
Town
Fred Messerli
Ethel Haigh
John
Paul
Lloyd
Robert
Mary
Fred
Joe
Albert Zumbach
Coggan
Louie Zumbach
Gottlieb Keebler
Neman Meyer
Clarence Kissling
Art Sulzner
John Meyer
Lloyd Meyer
Harry Wenger
Louie Wenger
Dubuque Social Security Office Marks Eleventh Anniversary
The Dubuque Social Security Office reports 1 411 residents in five counties receive monthly checks totaling 24019.74 with about 1100 in monthly lump sums to survivors. Manager H I Thorson notes eligible retirees spouses widows and orphans receive benefits from payroll deductions and employer contributions. He cautions farmers self employed and some workers lack coverage and urges prompt claims filing at the Post Office building office to avoid missed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Social Security Administration
H.I. Thorson
Thorson
Anamosa High Band Takes Third at Chicagoland Festival
The Anamosa high school band earned third place in the class D division at the Chicagoland Music Festival amid eight competing bands. The group also joined a mass band revue at Soldiers field for a large ensemble showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa High
Anamosa
Legion and VFW Aid Terminal Leave Pay Applications
Monticello GI's can get help filling out terminal leave forms this week and next. Notaries will be available at VFW rooms and American Legion hall with specific discharge documents required for processing. Applications may be obtained at the post office if on site help is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Gi's
M. P. Hogan
American Legion
VFLW
V.F.W
American Legion Hall
Notary Publics
Legion
Congress
Truman
New Students Report Sept 16 at S U L
Freshmen and other new University of Iowa students must report Monday September 16 for the fall semester. Orientation and registration occur during the week prior to fall classes opening Monday September 28 at 7 45 a m with the pledge of allegiance at the induction ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Buol Bros Sell 3 Registered Bulls
Buol Bros of Monticello breeders of Brown Swiss cattle sold three registered bulls per a report from Fred Idtse secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association Beloit Wisconsin Gladz Rubys Lad 76474 was bought by Hullermann Bros Farley Iowa heifer Prince 74647 by Wm Jaeger Waupeton Iowa and Solon Boy 76475 by J Roscoe Zeller Solon Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buol Bros
Monticello
Fred
Idtse
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association
Beloit
Wise
Hullermann Bros
Farley
Iowa
Prince
Wm. Jaeger
Waupeton
Towa
J. Roscoe Zeller
Solon
Ruth Young Returns From Honolulu Service Post
Ruth Young daughter of Rev and Mrs R P Young arrives home after over two years away in Honolulu Hawaii She served as a civil service employee with the Army Air Corps at Hickham Field and spent the last six months of her stay teaching in Lincoln school Honolulu while awaiting plane priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Young
R. P. Young
Honolulu
Hawaii
Civil Service
Army Air Corps
Hickham Field
Lincoln School
Warriors of Peace preemption shifts to charity game broadcast
Army recruiting service will air a charity football game between the Giants and Bears at Soldier Field Chicago on Sunday September 1 replacing the usual Warriors of Peace program. Proceeds will aid army navy and air force relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warriors of Peace
Army Recruiting Service
Giants
Bears
Soldier Field
Chicago
Army
Navy
Airforce Relief
Public School Opens Monday With Well-Balanced Program
Don Ketelsen of Center Junction set an all time Fair 4 H high as Dubuque Packing Co bid 45 dollars for his market pig the top animal of the swine show Auctioneer J E Halsey Des Moines oversaw 211 pigs sold for an average of 26 66 and 60 baby beeves for an average of 26 82 Most bids came from Dubuque Packing and Wilson and Co with several local bids also entered and accepted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ketelsen
Center Junction
Dubuque Packing Company
J. E. Halsey
Des Moines
Dupuque Packing and
Wilson and Company
4 H Club Fair Champs Named Across Jones County
David Wortman's 1010 pound Angus won grand champion at the Jones County Fair on Wednesday. The 4 H club show also crowned champions across breeds with Willis Glenn and others earning reserve and champion titles. Demonstration teams from Scotch Grove and surrounding areas will advance to the State Fair and Dairy Cattle Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wortman
Angus
Jones County Fair
Cedar Rapids
David Wortma
Anamosa
Willis Glenn
David James
Jaunctson
Donald Ketelsen
Center Junction
Chester White
Donald Schrader
Scotch Grove
Duroc Jersey
Robert Messerli
Monticello
Dee Hansen
Olin
Lloyd Andre
Lisbon
Dale Groth
Guernsey
Delbert Steffens
Oxford Junction
Galen Helgens
State Fair
Dairy Cattle Congress
Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls
Body Of Jones Farmer Found In River Near Anamosa
The body of Joe Cook, 77, Anamosa farmer, was found Monday in the Wapsipinicon river about 8 miles southeast of Anamosa. He had been missing since Sunday evening. He is survived by his wife, three daughters Mrs. Bessie Main of Anamosa, Mrs. Jennie Preston and Mrs. Hazel Byers of Cedar Rapids, and two sons Avert and Bud Conk of Anamosa. Services were held yesterday from the Green Center church and burial was in Highland Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cook
Anamosa
Wapsipinicon River
Bessie Main
Jennie Preston
Hazel Byers
Cedar Rapids
Avert
Bud Conk
Green Center
Blighland Grove
Pvt Max Schrader Transferred to San Antonio Army Post
Pvt Max Schrader recently enlisted in the Army Air Corps is transferred to San Antonio Texas. New address listed as Pvt Max H Schrader 17204804 $.Q.D. 16 Flight 864 3548 AVAPBLU MIC San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Schrader
Army Air Corps
San Antonio
Texas
Pvt
Max H. Schrader
Mic
Marine enlistment kicks off for Dick Skelley in Des Moines
Dick Skelley left Monday morning to begin service with the Marine Corps in Des Moines His parents Mr and Mrs Howard Skelly accompanied him to Cedar Rapids for the send off joining the ceremony and thanking the Allied forces for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Skelley
Des Moines
Marine Corps
Cedar Rapids
Howard Skelley
Monticello Public School Adds Spanish Language And Expanded Curriculum
Registration runs all week as Monticello public school opens next Monday September 2. The campus gains enlarged faculty new courses including vocational agriculture commerce and world geography plus upgraded facilities and grounds. Radio and clubs such as Triem Mathematics Science Normal Training and Philomonte staff offer hands on experience in journalism and music education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Raymond E. Adams
Esther Nicoll
Triem
Philomonte
Annual
Discharges Recorded For Monticello Servicemen
Monticello county recorder Bess IX Sherman logged five army and navy discharges in the past week. Recipients include Sheldon J Moats who served in general carpenter service and earned multiple medals at Ft Sheridan and in Japan. Gale Leroy Williams served on three ships after basic training in Minneapolis. Sgt Ralph A Billings discharged at Ft Douglas earned American theater and victory ribbons. Robert Carl Steiner discharged from Bremerton after three ships earned Asiatic Pacific and Philippine liberation medals. Frederick Wyland Kane discharged from Great Lakes Naval Station earned World War II victory medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Army
Navy
Bess IX. Sherman
Sheldon J. Moats
General Carpenter Service
Ft. Sheridan
Japan
Gale Leroy Williams
Fl c
Minneapolis
Minn
Ralph A. Billings
Ft. Douglas
Utah
Robert Carl Steiner
F Ife
Bremerton
Wash
Frederick Wyland Kane
Great Lakes Naval Station
Michael Buckley Born to Buckley Family in Town City
A son, Michael Plass Buckley, was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Buckley on August 20 at University Hospital in Town City. He weighed nine pounds four ounces. The family will move to Monticello after travel and reside at the Walt Brainerd residence on East Third Street. Hill is employed at Monticello Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Plass Buckley
W. A. Buckley
University Hospital
Town City
Michael
Richard Bonwell Receives Navy Honorable Discharge
Richard Bonwell earned an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy. He visited his father, Gus Bonwell, in Monticello during his service. His duty assignment included a post at Gate New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bonwell
U. S. Navy
Gus Bonwell
Monticello
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haven
Air Force
Tobiason
James O’toole
California
John Messerli
Reformed Church
S.U.L
Anamosa Boy
Jones Farmer
Schrader Enlists
Public
Buckley
Bonwell
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