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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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