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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1954

Page

2

Olin Woman Files $20,570 Injury Suit in Jones County

Mrs. A. E. Gilmore of Olin sues Harry France of West Liberty in Jones county district court for 20570.68 alleging negligence in a July 13 auto collision on a detour road near Olin. Damages include 10000 for pain and permanent injuries to back and heel plus medical and ambulance costs.

A. E. Gilmore Olin Jones County Harry France West Liberty Gilmore France

League of Women Voters Meeting Scheduled At Mrs Jacobs Home

The League of Women Voters will meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday December 7 in the home of Mrs Arnold Jacobs. Members are urged to attend as plans for the coming year will be discussed before the holiday season.

League of Women Voters Arnold Jacobs

Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County

District court in Jones county announces probate of the last will and codicil of Lowell Blick, deceased. Hearing for final proof set for the November term. interested parties may appear to contest probate. Official notice dated December 2.

Frobate Wil Jones County Lowell Black Iyvoo Lowell KL Blick Peat

Legion Auxiliary Seeks Coffee Strips for Homeless Gift Drive

The American Legion Auxiliary again calls for Butternut coffee strips for its Christmas project. Strips raise hundreds of dollars to buy gifts for the homeless in the area. Boxes are in local stores and contributors may contact president Mrs. William Null to arrange drop off.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Auxiliary William Null

Lovell Farm Bureau Meeting Set With Chili Supper

Lovell township Farm Bureau will meet Thursday December 9 at the Masonic Temple. A free chili supper begins at 7 30 pm. Reservations via Spike Hanken call by Wednesday noon. The program includes movies led by chairmen Mr and Mrs Spike Hanken and assisted by several committee couples.

Lovell Township Farr Masonic Temple Spike Hanken Donald Clark Glenn Adams George Mathorf Loras Kramer Lawrence Kray

Seven Year Old Nancy Shimanek Hosts School Party

Nancy Shimanek celebrated her seventh birthday at home after school with an afternoon party. Twenty girls attended including Margaret Beh rends Cynthia Norlin Geryl Cas tonguay Donna Parker Mary Jo McAleer Eleanor Chapman Jean Schlimmer Kay Brashaw Susan Strittmatter Elaine Smith Anna Schwendinger Judy Behrends Lynn Greenwood Nancy Merfeld Patricia Hemmer Jeanean Feldman Mary Ann Hobart and Nancy's brother Jimmy Shimanek. Two guests Sandra Gilmore and Phyllis Hunter missed due to illness.

Nancy Shimanek C. F. Shimanek Margaret Behrends Cynthia Norlin Geryl Castonguay Donna Parker Mary Jo McAleer Eleanor Chapman Jean Schlimmer Kay Brashaw Susan Strittmatter Elaine Smith

FFA Boys in Chicago Trip Details From Local Chapter

Thirty eight FFA members rode a chartered bus to Chicago for the International Livestock Show. They toured stock yards, spent time at the Museum of Science and Industry and ate at Walgreen cafeteria then watched wrestling at the Mari Vold arena. They returned at 4 30 the next morning and were chaperoned by Jack Buol and Bert Ballou.

F.fla Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Walgreen Marivold Bill Ballou Jerald Bronemann Loren Buol Marvin Ehlis Walter Hanken Kenneth Hasler Ivan Hein John Martin Kenneth Patten Joe Spahr Richard Stadtmueller Tom Streets Sherrill Bohiken Gordon Eberhart Garriet Cass Glen Heeren Larry Hosford Bill Martin Willard Price Marvin Ricklefs Carl Ricklefs Ed Zimmerman Dale Atwood

Farm Census In Final Stages In Eastern Counties

The 1954 census of agriculture nears completion with Field Supervisor C L McKinstry urging farmers in Cedar Rapids area to fill questionnaires before enumerators call. Mailed forms aim at accuracy and speed. about 40 000 farms counted so far in eastern counties.

C. L. McKinstry Cedar Rapids

New Officers for Wayne Ladies Aid

The Wayne Ladies Aid announces its newly elected officers. Martha Hanken is re-elected president joining Louise Bohiken as vice-president, Louisa Schuette as secretary, Mary Husman as vice-secretary, Louise Helgens as treasurer, and Mayeda Folkerts as vice-treasurer.

The Wayne Ladies Aid Martha Hanken Louise Bohiken Louisa Schuette Mary Husman Louise Helgens Mayeda Folkerts

Attorney Shimanek Tends Des Moines Tax School Return

Attorney C F Shimanek spent four days at the Des Moines tax school during the past week and returned Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Ross Baty returned Thursday after spending a few days in Chicago Illinois.

C. F. Shimanek Des Moines Tax School Mrs Ross Baty Chicago, Il

Pinochle At Two Tables With Mrs Kephart And Mrs Rhatigan

Pinochle was played at two tables with high and traveling prizes won by Mrs. Floyd Kephart and Mrs. Clarence Rhatigan. A salad lunch was served following the cards.

Floyd Kephart Clarence ‘Rhatigan

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