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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1962

Page

2

Roads and bridge projects planned in county townships

The county outlines a secondary road program totaling about 800000 dollars. Planned work includes grading and surfacing on Cass Wayne and Lovell roads at costs of 21100 and 22400 respectively, bridge grade work at 24700 in Wayne, and 40700 spent on Amber road already let. Additional farm to market projects and culvert work on routes toward Anamosa and the 151 by pass are noted. Funding consists of 390000 from the Road Use fund, 350000 from property taxes, 41539.20 carried over, and miscellaneous funds.

Cass-Wayne Lovell Township Wayne Township Amber Highway 151 Stone City Anamosa Morley State Highway Commission Rome Greenfield Township Maquoketa Linn County Cascade

Court Docket Shows Multiple Local Summonses and Fines

Justice court docket lists violations by Constance B Ceccon White Plain NY and Denver CO Loren ne M Ciesielski Independence Leonard Monck Monticello John McCormick Dubuque Howard Bertling Cascade John Marugg Monticello K and P two others for various offenses including improper parking failing to control and not displaying flares. A false uttering of bank checks case was filed against Richard D Schmitt and Paul Hirtz after Velma McNeill’s charge was dismissed upon payment of a $5 check and costs.

Constance B Ceccon White Plain N. Y Denver Colo Lorraine M. Ciesielski Independence Leonard Monck Monticello John McCormick Dubuque Howard Bertling Cascade John Marugg Lawrence A. Blondin Justice Court M. E. McCrabb Velma McNeill Richard D. Schmitt Paul Hirtz

Monticello Eyes New Airport To Replace City Strip

City officials consider a 250 by 3000 foot landing area graded for hard surfacing with a 2000 foot cross runway planned later and 1000 foot clear zones at each end. Estimates by Bartels McMahan LeMay Engineering Co. include lights and potential 1963 completion. Airport could handle DC-3s and improve safety over the city. Harold Yeoman chairs the airport committee with members Dave Duckler Jerry Parker and Dr R We Myers.

Bartels, McMahan and LeMay Engineering Co Dubuque F.A.A Monticello the Express Harold Yeoman Dave Duckler Jerry Parker R. We Myers

Red Blanchard to Speak at Rotary Christmas Dinner

Red Blanchard the well known radio comedian will headline the Monticello Rotary club Christmas dinner at Poplar Heights Monday evening. He has hosted the National Barn Dance on WLS Chicago for over 25 years and flies to Chicago each Saturday for the show. Blanchard resides in Mason City and is author of The Common Commentator column for Wallace's Farmer.

Donald Red) Blanchard Monticello WLS Chicago Red Mason City Mid- West Blanchard KSMN KCFI Cedar Falls Wallace

Christmas Seal Fund Drive In Full Swing

Christmas seals mailed to Jones county residents urging contributions today. Mrs. Glenn Jones of Monticello, publicity chairman, notes 93.5 percent of funds stay in town while 6.5 percent goes to the national tuberculosis association. Local use includes x ray work, teachers, hot lunch staff and school bus drivers.

Jones County Glenn Jones Monticello National Tuberculosis Association

Trade-at-Home Ad Series Reaches Monticello Readers

A new series of full page advertisements promoting shopping in Monticello started last week in the Express. Sixty local business firms sponsor the twice monthly messages highlighting how spending in Monticello strengthens the community with better services, more merchandise, and added conveniences.

Monticello the Express Liz’s Sweet Shop Long's Rexall Drugs Long’s Royal Blue McLaughlin Motors McNeill Hardware Mike’s Conoco Mo- Mode O' Day M & M Auto Sales Monticello Imp Monticello Machine Shop Monty Cafe Monty Surplus Nelson Jewely Pam's People’s Natural Gas Petersen Feed Service Ray Adam's Rickless Dry Good Store

South School Christmas Program Moves to Central Auditorium

The South school elementary Christmas program will be held at 7 30 tonight in the Central school auditorium instead of South school. About 165 primary grade children perform Christmas Music from the British Isles under director Wally Sunder.

Central South’ School South School British Isles Wally Sunder

Richard Burlage Begins Peace Corps Service in Philippines

Richard P Burlage 24 Monticello is among about 70 Peace Corps volunteers in the Philippines. The group arrived November 19 after two months of study at the University of Hawaii Hilo and will spend another month at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Burlage serves as a community development aid and is the son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Burlage Route 3 Monticello.

Richard P. Burlage Monticello Philippines University of Hawaii Hilo University of the Philippines Los Banos Burlage Lawrence Burlage Route 3

Monticello High Students Active in Extracurriculars

A Monticello Community High School survey of 386 students under guidance counselor Ron Litherland finds seniors average 2.4 activities, juniors 2.1, and sophomores and freshmen 1.9 each. Current groups include M club and band while suggested clubs cover chess math debate science and more.

Monticello Community High School Ron Litherland MHS

Monticello Students Seek Part Time Jobs Findings

A survey of Monticello Community High School students shows 138 seeking part time work. Girls list 52 babysitting 37 store clerk 18 waitress 17 clerical 10 hospital care 8 housework 9 any type 1 sewing. Boys list 25 store work 23 any 12 farm 9 garage service 5 heavy 2 delivery.

Monticello Community High School Ronald Litherland Monticello Central School

No Official Action At GMC Meeting In Monticello

Greater Monti cello committee met Tuesday evening for its regular monthly session. Cold weather and stores open cut attendance to 13 as no actions were taken. Bills were paid and several short committee reports heard with President Elton Copley presiding at the Community building. Fire department called to Lyle Watters home to extinguish a chimney fire with no damage reported.

Greater Monticello Elton Copley Monticello Lyle Watters

Eastern Iowa Assessors Meet in Jones County

Assessors from 16 towns and six counties gather at the Jones county courthouse in Anamosa for meetings on new procedures and 1963 assessment work. County assessor L. T. Lorenzen notes the discussions are ongoing.

Iowa Jones County Anamosa L. T. Lorenzen

Bonus Votes Donated at Long Drug Store Ad List

Voters name numerous supporters including Mike Stoneking Linda Bossard Rickie Husman Cindy Reiter and many others in a Long Drug Company bonus vote listing. The ad tallies individual backers with tallies beside each name showing support totals and participation trends.

Mike Stoneking Linda Bossard Rickie Lee Husman Cindy Reiter B & B Podhaski Marlene Wicox Mike Cooper Kymm Appleby Daniel Yousse Rosemary Ehlis Terry Lewis Jan Winkler Pat Becker Luanne Lubbock Michael Howie Patty Schemmel Rickie Brockhohn Omalee Monk Jody Katz Nancy Paulsen Gary Brokens Helen Thomas Virgil Johnson Sandra Stacks John Reade Michelle Bohlken Paul Elderkamp Maureen Muller Richard Hosch Cindy Sue Gilmore Richard Streeper Paula Behrends Pat Lambert Linda Kay Boots Dennis Schrader Janet Robertson David Boysen Susan Aitchison Jay Iben Vickie Stiener Danny Hosford Janette Haag Kevin Buol Donna Ehlis Dennis Annis Marsha Jones Vernon Gottleaber Jean Keating Tracy Cigrand Sue Ellen Lumpa Ricky Schoon Judy Like Richard Wolken Nancy Bader Kevin Dirks Lou Ann Chapman Dennis Dirks Julie Foster John Lang Lindee Sue Adams Raymond Starks Marcey Spahr Paul Adams Linda Nagel David Lubben Pamela Wilson David Clark Denise Jacque David McNeill Debbie Shipton Dennis Gray Judy Rickels Jimmy Green Tammy Chapman Bob Petersen Christine Ann Wilson Randy Boots Paula Wears Dale Emerson Marla Kromminga Allen Hughes Peggy McCullough Stephen de Sousa Tampa Schafer Dennis Corbey Ann Faber Paul Gudenhauf Patricia Lane Gereld Schneiter Shelia Himes Paul Martin Jill Ann Hessing Kevin Adams Vickie Folken Dasil Darrow Janice Weber Randy Brashaw Joni L. Bader Ronald Bohlken Eulon Steiner Steven Lawrence Lica Barth Jimmy Cubit Becky Hines Larry Stogdill Ann Oswald Steven Patten Karen Kay Fluckiger Terry Webber Kahnie Hubbard Ray Schneider Charellete Martin James Bender Julie Hinrichs Richard Heeren Trudy Dickman Leon Dirks Pam Herndon Steve Koob Sandra Schaffer

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Red Blanchard Rotary Les Voss Harold Gottleaber, Jr Super Valu Richard Burlage ACT PR. Soph, JR. SR Panther Club GMC Glenn Hargrave Christmas Gift Harmsway Trucking Bob’s Feed & Supply Leigh Clark Construction
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