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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1947

Page

11

Iowa Warns Of Second Pinch In Driver Responsibility Law

The Iowa Department of Public Safety said about 150 drivers will face license plate seizure this week for driving without a valid license. About 200 were warned earlier to surrender plates or post proof of financial responsibility. only two complied. Affected drivers must pass a full license exam to redeploy plates after compliance. Additionally 80 more licensees convicted of intoxication or other moving violations will have plates seized.

Iowa Department of Public Safety Iowa State Highway Patrol Department of Public Safety

Farm Calendar Dates For Madison Area 4-H Meetings

Farm Bureau events listed for Hale at Olin school Harvey Manuel's and Jackson Farm Bureau at Black Oak school. Includes Dec 12 13 15 16 with Madison Scotch Grove Onslow 4-H groups and a Father-Son banquet.

Hale Farm Bureau Olin School Madison Farm Bureau Harvey Manuel's Martello Madison Scotch Grove Hale Onslow Jackson Black Oak School

Nelson's Promotion Details Spark Shopper Interest

Advertisement teases prizes including a $400 diamond ring a $125 Bulova watch a 52 piece silver set and a $17.50 pen pencil set inviting readers to Nelson's for full details and entry information.

Nelson’s Adv

Hope to Absorb College Surplus

The Army asks universities to cooperate in a plan to raise the regular army to 1 070 000 by absorbing surplus students. Departments will appoint personnel counselors to coordinate with the recruiting service and offer veterans education through the United States armed forces institute while serving.

Department of the Army Army Air Force U.S. Army United States Armed Forces Institute

Voters Ordered to Polling Places in City

Voters are notified to appear and vote at their assigned polling place by order of the City Commission under Chapter 407 of the Code of Iowa. The notice specifies residence as the basis for polling location.

Iowa

Castle Grove Rangers Hold Regular Meeting

Castle Grove Rangers gathered at David Cartano's home with 17 members and five parents. They planned a Christmas party and box social with the Castle Grove girls' club. Talks covered rat control, selecting a dairy calf, operating a corn planter, tractor transmissions, with lunch served by Mrs. Cartano.

Castle Grove Rangers David Cartano Castle Grove Girls’ Club Jim Heiken Joe Tuttle Bob Spahr Dale Mardorf Cartano

Buck the coyote killer dog tops Iowa hunting legends

In Stuart, a five year old Great Dane named Buck, owned by Garland Davis, is hailed as Iowa’s leading coyote and fox hunter. In his first year of hunting he killed 22 foxes, and he works with a team of trailing dogs to close in on targets.

Iowa Stuart Buck Garland Davis

May reinstate aviation cadets for pilot training

Wartime qualified aviation cadets whose hopes for pilot training were ended by the curtailment of the aviation cadet program in 1944 45 may be reinstated Major Stevenson recruiting officer said today. Men in this category may be reinstated by passing the physical examination if unmarried between 20 and 26 and have two or more years of college study. Formerly qualified cadets should write to the Headquarters United States Air Force Aviation Cadet Section Washington 25 D C for information and instructions.

Air Force Stevenson Headquarters United States Air Force Aviation Cadet Section Washington D. C

Richland Thanksgiving Socials and Bus Run Noted

Richland residents hosted Thanksgiving dinners with guests from nearby towns including Monticello and Des Moines. The Monticello school bus began its first Richland run, and the Schneiters hosted multiple gatherings with pinochle games and shared meals. Free drawing tickets offered at Nelson's through Dec 24.

Richland Richland Me Walter Heath Alva Eilers Gon Harry Raymond Tuetken Kenneth Virginia Carol Henry Wismeier Carl Hein Melvin Dale Glenn Galen Hein John Leeda Ivan William Hoffman Marjory Clarence Nosbisch Len Hein Charles Oeschger Monticello John Turnis Des Moines Robert Levien Cedar Rapids Frank Schneiter Billy Phelps Nelson's

Pheasant hunters in Shelby county kill two coyotes

Jack Hackett and Lawrence Koltemann flushed and killed two coyotes near Tennant, Shelby county. The animals had been killing sheep in the area, and with the pair's action, at least two of the predators will no longer threaten livestock.

Tennant Shelby County Jack Hackett Lawrence Koltemann

Farm elevator accident injures two Pella boys

Two Pella youths were injured in separate elevator accidents. John Bandstra, 10, suffered a broken leg and internal injuries when an elevator collapsed on him. Earlier, 14 year old Lawrence Vander Molen sustained a brain concussion after an elevator fell on him. he has since recovered.

Pella John Bandstra Lawrence Vander Molen

Deer joins cattle scene near New London barnyard

Harlan Hunter observed cattle in an agitated yard near New London as a large buck deer mingled with the stock, then leaped away into nearby brush after a startled glance at him.

Harlan Hunter New London Mr. Hunter

Gov Blue Orders Iowa Legislature Special Session

Governor Blue calls a special session of the Iowa legislature in Des Moines at 10 a.m. on December 16 to consider the 1948 state income tax rate. The push seeks a reduction from 100 percent to 50 percent or other tax relief measures, with legislators showing mixed views on exemptions and real estate effects.

Blue Iowa Des Moines Farm Bureau

Castle Grove Royal Rangers Host Christmas Party for 4-H Girls

At the December 1 meeting held at David Cartano’s home, eighteen Royal Rangers members attended along with five parents and one visitor to the Castle Grove gathering featuring a Christmas party and box social for Castle Grove 4-H girls.

Castle Grove Royal Rangers David Cartano

Real Estate Transfers in Wyoming and Oxford Junction

Real estate transfers include Elsie Bender transferring Lots 6 and 7 in block 2 Clark's addition Wyoming to Raymond and Sarah Lee Garside as joint tenants for 1 dollar. Louis Gibson and Tilcy M wife Florence Wooton Homan to Peter F Schladetzky for 2500. Lot 4 block 20 D Flanigan's second add to Oxford Junction. Peter Joseph Puetz to Thresia M Puetz quitclaim deed one dollar. Swine% northwest and northwest portions described.

Elsie Bender Raymond Sarah Lee Garside Clark Wyoming Louis Gibson Tilcy M Florence Wooton Homan Peter F. Schladetzky D. Flanigan Oxford Junction Peter Joseph Puetz Thresia M. Puetz

Property Deed Transfers Record in Jones County

Real estate transactions include multiple quitclaim and warranty deeds in Jones County towns Monticello Anamosa and Rome. Listings name grantors and grantees such as F D Sutherland Blanche Reynolds C F Shimanek Peter Miller Grace Luckstead Loretta Luckstead and others with parcel details Lot numbers blocks adds and consideration cited with dates and book page references. The transfers cover diverse properties including subdivisions Varvel additions and New Railroad addition parcels.

Darlene L. Rohwedder Walter Mary Helen Luckstead Loretta Luckstead Qod Rome Olin Earl A. van Voltenburg Bernice Mitchell Ernest Harold van Voltenburg Florence Thelma MacDonald Sylvester C. F. Shimanek Varvel Monticello Peter G. Miller Grace M. B. Leonard Hall Manufacturing Co Jones County Records

Administrator Named for Van Voltenburg Estate in Iowa

The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Earl A Van Voitenburg as administrator of the estate of James M Van Voltenburg deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to the administrator. The notice is dated Anamosa Iowa November 35 1947 and lists attorney C Shimanek for the estate.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa James M. van Voltenburg Anamosa A. D Earl A. van Voitenburg C. ¥. Shimanek

Monticello Special Election Proclamation 1947

Public notice announces a Monticello Iowa special election on December 29 1947 from 8am to 8pm. Voters will decide on completing land acquisition and establishing a juvenile swimming pool and playgrounds, with indebtdness and bonds up to 20000 dollars and an annual tax levy. The measure seeks to finance the project through bonds and a property tax.

Monticello Iowa

Monticello seeks new bonds for juvenile pool plan

A public measure asks Monticello Iowa voters to authorize land acquisition for a juvenil swimming pool and playgrounds, contract indebtedness up to 30000 dollars, issue bonds up to 30000 dollars, and levy a tax up to one and a half mills annually for bond interest. The election details include ward polling sites and precincts.

Monticello Jones County Iowa City of Monticello Epoatt Helmer Matthiessen

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