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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1946

Page

6

Births Reported at John McDonald Hospital This Week

The John McDonald hospital lists seven newborns this week including two Monticello couples with a boy and a girl, Hopkinton families with a girl, Delhi and Cascade births a girl and a boy, Cas cade and Monticello families with girls, and a correction notes a prior birth. Vehicle registrations issued by the county treasurer include seven new vehicles and one used unit to residents in Wyoming Monticello Olin Scotch Grove and other towns.

John McDonald Hospital Mark Beckman Monticello Ralph Lux Hopkinton Leon Wilson John Nichols Delhi Charles Reddin Cascade Charles West Clarence Willis the Express Paul Glenn John Wilcox John A. Allen Wyoming Willys Jeep Herbert L. Pierce Ford Eclipse Lumber Co Oliver H. Brunscheen Pontiac George H. Bohlken Scotch Grove Ray Adams

Rotary Club Dinner Highlights Trip to Phoenix

John J. Locher spoke at the Monticello Rotary Club dinner in the Community Building recounting a Phoenix visit with Mrs. Locher as guests of Chauncey Hookstra and wife. Attending were Maquoketa Rotarians Dr. C. K. Risser, Dr. B. C. Phillips, and Art Martin, who were making up attendance.

John J. Locher Monticello

Marriage Licenses Issued by District Clerk Last Week

The district court clerk’s office issued marriage licenses for Leslie Burrichter 22 of Anamosa to Jo Ann Serbousek 21 of Anamosa Paul W Behrends 23 of Anamosa to Donna Mae White 18 of Anamosa Donald Raymond legal of Olin to Velma L Haines 18 of Clarence Robert Van Buskirk 20 Ottumwa to Betty Ann Worthy 18 Hammond James M Lathrop 26 Davenport to June Kula 22 Davenport.

District Court Leslie Burrichter Anamosa Jo Ann Serbousek Paul W. Behrends Donna Mae White Donald Raymond Legal Olin Velma L. Haines Clarence Robert van Buskirk Ottumwa Betty Ann.Worthy

Registrant Reported by Jones County Board

One new registrant was received by the Jones County local selective service board this week. Stephen A. McDowell of Monticello is named. The next board meeting is Friday December 27 at 10 30 a m.

Jones County

David Wortman’s Angus Calf Finishes 15th at Chicago Show

David Wortman of Anamosa and his Angus calf Amos placed 15th in the light-heavy calf class at the International Livestock Show in Chicago. Amos weighed 1050 pounds among 1600+ calves and finished 15th in the Hippodrome floor show. The calf had won first at the Jones County Fair in Monticello in September. Other Jones county youths entered calves. sales outcomes noted for several animals. Thanksgiving guests from Cedar Rapids and Anamosa joined local families for the holiday.

David Wortman Amos Chicago Monticello Jones County

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Mentioned Family Visitors

Mr and Mrs Arch Edwards entertained the latter s mother Mrs A J Levsen and her sister and family Mr and Mrs Forrest Tubbs of Maquoketa at a Thanksgiving day dinner.

Arch Edwards A. J. Levsen Mrs. Forrest Tubbs Maquoketa

Mrs. Clair Aitchison Returns Home From Thanksgiving Visit

Mrs. Clair Aitchison comes home Monday after spending Thanksgiving with her daughter Mary Jane in Excelsior Springs Missouri.

Clair Aitchison Mary Jane Excelsior Springs

Guests at Chris Asmussen Home Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Mr and Mrs Alfred Egger and family and Peter Brodersen were guests in the Chris Asmussen home at Sioux City during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Alfred Egger Peter Brodersen Chris Asmussen Sioux City

Maquoketa Couple Guests at Rollf Home Sunday

Miss Lois Ahern and Frederick Rollf visited Maquoketa resident Charles Rollf on Sunday.

Lois Ahern Frederick Rollf Maquoketa Charles Rollf

Monticello Faces Coal Shortage as Strike Drags On

Monticello merchants warn of a serious coal fuel crisis amid John L. Lewis led strike. Dealers report 10 to 45 days of supply, with many households held to small stashes and a risk of running dry in January. Schools expect to cover through Christmas if cold doesn’t spike demand.

Monticello John L. Lewis Boyd Shannon Monticello Public Schools Shannon

McCrabb Fines Men After Two Collisions

Two Cascade men Carl Breitbach and Frederick Koob were fined in justice court after the car they rode collided with two vehicles in Monticello Sunday. Breitbach received 50 dollars plus costs with 25 dollars suspended on payment. Koob was fined 5 dollars plus costs for intoxication. The Breitbach car first hit Henry Glance’s car at Main and First, then struck Merle Buckner’s parked car beside Buckner’s Dairy.

Cascade Carl Breitbach Frederick Koob Justice of the Peace Court Monticello Breitbach Max McCrabb Justice of the Peace Koob Henry Glance Main First Merle Buckner Buckner

Fraser son of Monticello family joins Portland law firm

George Fraser son of Dr and Mrs J H Fraser of Monticello has accepted a position with Hart Spencer McCullouch and Rockwood at 1410 Yeon Building Portland Oregon. He is a University of Wisconsin and Harvard Law School graduate who also served as a navy lieutenant in the recent war and has moved to Portland to make his home.

George Fraser J. H. Fraser Monticello Hart, Spencer, McCullouch & Rockwood Yeon Bldg Portland Oregon Fraser University of Wisconsin Harvard Law School Navy

Brown Swiss Bulls Sold to Monticello Farmers

Monticello buyers David Gravel and Tony Lalon recently purchased registered Brown Swiss bulls from A. L. Killian of Cedar Rapids. The sale was confirmed by Fred S. Idise, secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association in Beloit Wisconsin.

Monticello David Gravel Tony Lalon A. L. Killian Cedar Rapids Fred S. Idise

Mount Mercy resumes studies after Thanksgiving trip

Anastasia McLees and her friend Carol Atlee of LaCrosse Wisconsin resume their studies at Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids after spending Thanksgiving at the Pearl McLees home.

Anastasia. McLees Carol Atlee LaCrosse Wis Mt. Mercy Cedar Rapids Pearl McLees

Family Dinner At Langworthy Home At Thanksgiving

Mrs. Alice Taylor and her son Raymond attended a family dinner at the Clifford Arduser home in Langworthy on Thanksgiving Day.

Alice Taylor Raymond Clifford Arduser Langworthy

Onslow Hosts Dinner Guests From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Clarence Doll and Mr and Mrs Fred Jensen of Ons low were Sunday dinner guests in the Ray Prull home.

Clarence Doll Fred Jensen Onslow Ray Prull

Monticello Native Ruth Hoag Keel Grads at ISTC

Ruth Hoag Keel of Monticello is among 37 graduates from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls on November 26 receiving a bachelor of arts degree. Her fellow town undergraduates during Thanksgiving recess include John Messerli Mildred Jacobs Traugott Dorothy Steiner Helen Jean Kopp Irma Schoon and Paul Connolly. Winter quarter begins December 3.

Ruth Hoag Keel H. A. Hoag Monticello Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Marshall R. Beard Keel John Messerli Mildred Jacobs Traugott Dorothy Steiner Helen Jean Kopp Irma Schoon Paul Connolly ISTC

Farm Forum To Meet Monday

Weekly Farm Forum meeting split into two groups on Monday evening. Women join at the school auditorium for a style show with listed models. Men gather in the school building to hear Warren Kester of WMT discuss prospects in 1947 agriculture.

Farm Forum Ray Adams E. H. Huibregtse R. A. Naylor Frank Walker Glenn Eilers Miriam Hansen Jean Groteboer Marjorie Odell Naomi Humke Virginia White Susanne

Supervisors Settle Claim Over Vacated Clay Mills Roads

Jones county board vacated about three miles of secondary roads in Clay township, through Clay Mills, removing river bridge access. Damages claimed at 10,750, appraisers set 6,850, settled with landowners for 5,150. Three major bridges eliminated, river bridge dismantled. taxpayers expect savings around 20,000 from the removal and salvage.

Jones County Board of Supervisors Clay Township Clay Mills Maquoketa River Board of Supervisors Jones County

Dale Camp Royal Neighbors Meet With Officers Election

The Dale Camp Royal Neighbors schedule their next regular meeting for Tuesday evening December 10 with officer elections and a strong attendance urged. Recent Edward Cox home guests were Mr and Mrs Donald Johnston and Donna Lea of Thompson and Mr and Mrs B W Cox of Center Junction. Thanksgiving dinner guests included Mrs Blanche Moser and Miss Faye Kauffman of Sand Springs.

Dale Camp Royal Edward Cox Donald Johnston Donna Lea Thompson B. W. Cox Center Junction Blanche Moser Faye Kauffman Sand Springs

Thanksgiving Guests at Otto Smith Home

Thanksgiving day visitors at the Otto Smith residence included Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hotchkiss of Lamont and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilson of Brandon. They stayed for a longer visit with Mrs. Smith’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss.

Otto Smith C. L.,hotchkiss

Sutherland relatives visit D P Sutherland home

Owen Sutherland of Iowa City and Mrs Kitty Sutherland of Clinton arrive Wednesday to spend several days at the D P Sutherland residence.

Owen Sutherland Iowa City Kitty Sutherland Clinton D. P. Sutherland

Court Opens New Term in Jones County District Court

The Jones county district court begins trial work Monday December 9 with Judge M C Hamiel presiding. Petit jurors report at 9 am to hear cases including State of Iowa vs Charles Larson linked to the murder of guard John Hinz after an escape attempt.

Jones County District Court M. C. Hamiel Tipton State of Iowa Charles Larson Larson John Hinz Louis Hofer Hinz Hofer Jones County Fort Madison Supreme Court Remley John Henry Danley Martelle Kenneth Crawford Center Junction Harry McQuillen James McQuillan John Ralph Lahey Monticello Arthur Anna Houstman Olin Iowa State Conservation Commission Kathryn, Stroud H. R. Miller Louis Kula Frances Kula Glendon L. Remington Stella Snyder Estate

Fred W Helgens Rites Held in Wayne Township

Funeral services were held for Fred William Helgens on Monday at the Goettsch funeral home and at Zion Evangelical Lutheran church Wayne township. Rev. F H Kehren officiated with burial at Zion Lutheran cemetery. He died Friday November 29 after a heart ailment aged 69. He is survived by wife Grace, son Harvey, and extended family including three grandchildren and numerous siblings. Pallbearers included Alvin Collmann Herman Zimmerman Edwin Helgens Elmer Folkerts Bennie Tobiason and Lyle Tobiason.

Fred William Helgens Goettsch Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Wayne Township F.H. Kehren Zion Lutheran Cemetery Helgens Monticello Grace Helgens Harvey Helgens Harm Helgens William Collmann Prairieburg Anna Zimmerman Alfred Folkerts Rhinehart H. Helgens Herman Helgens Ed Helgens Louie Helgens Henry Tobiason George Helgens Scotch Grove Carl Siebels Will Zimmerman Anamosa Alvin Collmann Herman Zimmerman Edwin Helgens Elmer Folkerts Bennie Tobiason Lyle Tobiason

Aldrich Family Dines With Robinsons on Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Clarence Aldrich and daughter Carol Anne of Wyoming visited Mr and Mrs Chauncey Robinson for Thanksgiving dinner.

Turnis Family Visits White Household This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Cyril Turnis and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs L T White. The gathering reflected a quiet weekend visit among neighbors.

Cyril Turnis L. T. White

Rex Hodson Spends Thanksgiving With Chicago Parents

Rex Hodson of Chicago spent the Thanksgiving holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs C C Hodson.

Rex Hodson Chicago Mrs C. C. Hodson

Shoppers Learn Of Holiday Hours in Monticello

Monticello merchants announce extended hours from December 19 to 23 to aid Christmas shoppers. Stores close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. all close New Year’s Day and at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

Monticello

Fellowship to Stage A Good Steward December 8

The Women's Fellowship of the First Presbyterian church presents the play A Good Steward at 8 p.m. Sunday December 8. Directed by Mrs. Kenneth Serousek and Mrs. Willard Yeoman the cast includes Donald Coxey Ralph Wilson Irving Hintz Mrs Lloyd Clark James Howie and others in roles such as Chief newspaper editor Mac and a milliner Constance Brown.

Women's Fellowship The First Presbyterian Church Kenneth Serousek Willard Yeoman Chief Grossheim Mac Donald Coxey Alec Taylor Lou Ehrisman Brenda Taylor Ray Fuller Bob Newland Donald Sutherland George Davis Ralph Wilson Myrtle Newland Bob D. P. Sutherland Constance Brown Lloyd Clark Caleb Morse Irving Hintz Mary Christian Dora Tingle L. Vv. Drexler Stella Sylvester James Howie Don Newland

Masonic Lodge Elects 1947 Officers for Burns No 173

The Burns Lodge No. 173 A F and A M held its final regular meeting of the year at the Masonic Temple with a large gathering of master Masons. Worshipful Master Bert Ballou directed the election of 1947 officers, naming Cecil Goettsch as worshipful master Glenn Hargrave senior warden Ralph J Bone junior warden Howard Hicks secretary and Donald Sutherland treasurer. Appointive officers will be announced later by Master-elect Goettsch. Refreshments followed in the temple social rooms.

Burns Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple Bert Ballou Cecil Goettsch Glenn Hargrave Ralph J. Bone Howard Hicks Donald Sutherland Goettsch Temple

Pilot Licenses Issued To Three Students In Local Field

Edmund Gartner reports three flying students at the Monticello air port have passed flight tests and earned licenses. The new pilots are Dr. H. B. Willard of Manchester Otto Bruns of Marion and Carlton Latta of Anamosa. They trained in a Piper Cup under Gartner and may give rides or instruction only not for hire.

Edmund Gartner Monticello H. B. Willard Manchester Otto Bruns Marion Carlton Latta Anamosa Gartner

Education officials attend Iowa City conference

Shannon At Conference Boyd Shannon Monticello superintendent and county superintendent Joseph Beave along with Anamosa superintendent Mr Thomp son attended a conference on administration and supervision at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Tuesday.

Thanksgiving guests hosted by the Bronemanns

The Sam Bronemanns welcomed Thanksgiving guests including Mr. and Mrs. William Beitz and family of Hopkinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Bronemann and family, plus Mr. and Mrs. Loren Bronemann of Monticello.

Sam Bronemanns William Beitz Hopkinton Rolland Bronemann Loren Bronemann Monticello

Grossheim Family Reunites at Steck Home

Dr and Mrs William J Grossheim and their son Paul from Monticello join Wilma Grossheim of Dubuque at the home of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Steck for a visit.

William J. Grossheim Paul Monticello Wilma Grossheim Dubuque Cornelius Steck

Weekend Guests At Yeoman Home Gather From Middleton And Marlon

Weekend visitors to the W. F. Yeoman residence include Mr and Mrs Tom Upland and son Bud from Middleton and Harold Yeoman from Marlon.

W. F. Yeoman Tom Upland Bud Middleton Harold Yeoman Marlon

Soldier home on ten day furlough from Fort Lewis

Pvt Donald Wolf of Fort Lewis Washington arrived last week to spend ten days with his mother Mrs J L Wolf and other relatives.

Pvt Donald Wolf Fort Lewis, Wash J. L. Wolf

Monticello Council Seeks Bids for Athletic Field Project

Monticello city officials moved to secure bids for an athletic field at the recreation center aiming for completion before the 1947 football season. A two member committee, Clarence Shaffer and Ross Baty, was empowered to request bids. If bids are accepted, the field should be ready within nine months.

Monticello Clarence Shaffer Ross Baty Clarence Matthiessen Stanley Engineering Company of Muscatine Grant Adamson Glenn Jones

Vet Regional Director Speaks To Farmers

C C Carstens regional director for the on the job training program for veterans will speak to farmers at Anamosa High School on December 10 at 8 p m. The meeting targets World War II veterans in all counties to boost interest in farming through the veteran training program.

Anamosa C. C. Carstens

Armin Jacobs Promoted to Private First Class

Private Armin B. Jacobs of 221 North Maple Street Monticello Iowa has been promoted to Private First Class and assigned to Headquarters at Philippine Air Materiel Area Nichols Field Manila since mid October his duties involve classification in the 201 files of enlisted men section.

Philippine Air Materiel Area Nichols Field Manila Armin B. Jacobs North Maple Street Monticello Iowa Jacobs

Thanksgiving Guests Gather Across Cedar Rapids and Mechanicsville

Mr and Mrs Elmer Aldrich and Mrs Mary Fairbanks of Cedar Rapids were Thanksgiving guests in the William Aldrich home. Visitors in the evening were Mr and Mrs Clarence Aldrich and daughter Carol Anne of Wyoming. Mr and Mrs C J Matthiessen and daughter Marilee of Mount Vernon were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Kline in Mechanicsville.

Wilma Doris Yount Cedar Rapids Edman Vernon Anamosa Dalco Yount Vernon Helgens Scotch Grove Warren Kester Elmer Aldrich Mary Fairbanks William Aldrich Clarence Aldrich Carol Anne Wyoming C. G. Thomas Edna Hoegen Thomas J. T. Grayston Jane Polly Normand W. A. Classson Bill Nancy J. G. Thomas Monticello

Thanksgiving Guests Gather at Howard Hicks Home

Thanksgiving dinner guests at the Howard Hicks residence included John Long of Iowa City Mr and Mrs Robert Lasiness of Chicago and Miss LaVerna Bevans of Monticello.

Howard Hicks John Long Iowa City Robert Lasiness Chicago LaVerna. Bevans Monticello

Judge Hamiel Acts in Three Court Cases

Judge M. C. Hamiel of the district court acted in three cases this past week. In Dor geloh versus Dorgeloh the plaintiff was awarded temporary support of 35 dollars per month plus 50 dollars suit money and 75 dollars temporary attorney fees. In Remley versus Dick and Dick the defendant’s motion to strike charges was overruled. In the case State versus Crawford the defendant pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 300 dollars plus costs.

M. C. Hamiel District Court Helen L. Dorgeloh Wm. H. Dorgeloh Lucy T. Remley Grace D. Dick Klaude D. Dick Kenneth T. Crawford Crawford

Public Library Receives $100 Bequest in Will

The will of Jessie M. Fawcett of Mechanicsville leaves Monticello Public Library $100 for books in memory of her parents Dr and Mrs Henry Fawcett. She also provides $209 to Mechanicsville Methodist Church and gifts to relatives.

Jessie M. Fawcett Mechanicsville Monticello Public Henry Fawcett

License Plates for 1947 Go On Sale December 1

License plates for 1947 go on sale December 1 at the office of County Treasurer Don S. Ruhl. The plates are white with dark blue numbers. Two plates will be issued this year for the first time since wartime curtailments in 1942, according to Treasurer Ruhl.

Don S. Ruhl Ruhl

Two Citizens Pay Fines In Justice of Peace Court

Justice of the Peace Boss Mc Intyre in Anamosa ordered Milo Wacker to pay a $10 fine plus costs for assault and battery charged by James Hughes. Duane D. Yousse of Monticello was fined $2.50 and costs for driving with no muffler at 12 15 am and $5 more plus costs for speeding.

Justice of the Peace McIntyre Anamosa Milo Wacker James Hughes Duane D. Yousse Monticello

Kaser Construction Wins Ox ford Junction Road Surfacing Job

Kaser Construction of West Des Moines won a contract to surface the highway between Oxford Junction and Lost Nation on the Clinton Jones county line. The award was reported recently by local officials.

Kaser Co Oxford Junction Lost Nation Clinton-Jones County Kaser Construction Company West Des Moines

Schlimmers Welcome First Child Donald John

Mr and Mrs Donald Schlimmer announce the birth of their son Donald John on Tuesday November 26 at John McDonald hospital. He weighed eight pounds three ounces at birth. Grandmother Mrs Betty Wroblewski also noted.

Donald Schlimmer John McDonald Hospital Donald John Schlimmer Betty Wroblewski

Early 1946 Christmas buying urged by public in Monticello

Downtown Monticello windows showcase abundant new merchandise after five war years with many gifts for all ages. Shoppers are urged to begin Christmas buying early. toys clothes and practical items like stationery and negligee appeared, with emphasis on meaningful gifts and rekindled decorating.

Monticello Mrs. John Public Tom Harry Nancy Jane Christa

Duane Yousse Files Service Discharge

Duane D Yousse formerly a T 5 in the 3rd Engineer Combat Battalion filed his discharge. inducted at Ft Snelling Minn Sept 28 1944 discharged at Ft Sheridan Ill Nov 22. He receives Combat Infantry badge Asiatic Pacific Theatre ribbon with one battle star Philippines Liberation Theatre ribbon with one battle star Victory medal Good Conduct medal Army of Occupation medal Japan and three overseas service bars. He served overseas from February 17 1945 until September 20.

Duane Yousse Duane D. Yousse 3Rd Engineer Combat Battalion Anamosa Yousse Ft. Snelling Minn Ft. Sheridan Ill

Navy recruiter Carl Rohr to visit Monticello

Carl E. Rohr CMM USN formerly of Monticello will come to the Monticello post office on Friday December 13 at 1 p.m. to interview prospective navy enlistees. He cites GI Bill benefits good pay free medical and dental care training in 50 trades and 30 days annual vacation.

Navy Carl E. Rohr CMM Usn Monticello G.I. Bill of Rights Rohr

Monticello Residents Attend The Barretts at Cornell College

Monticello attendees included Mr. C. J. Matthiessen Supt and Mrs Boyd Shannon Bob Thoeni Clark Shannon Mrs Bess Greenley and Mrs Siegfried Guyan at Cornell College last Friday for The Barretts of Wimble Street. Arline Balster visited Wellman hosts Mr and Mrs L F Balster over Thanksgiving weekend. Mr and Mrs Chester Sutton and daughter joined Mr and Mrs Glenn Sutton in Maquoketa for Thanksgiving.

C. J. Matthiessen Boyd Shannon Bob Thoeni Clark Shannon Dubuque Bess Greenley Siegfried Guyan Monticello Barretts Wimpole Street Cornell College Arline Balster Esches Wellman Mrs. L. F. Balster Mrs Chester Sutton Mr. Sutton Glenn Sutton Maquoketa

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