Monticello FFA completes rodent contest winners to be honored
The Monticello Chapter of Future Farmers of America held a yearly rodent contest among Vocational Agriculture students to curb pests. Two teams the Skunkhollowers and the Dog-patchers led by Neal Paulsen and George Hanssen reported total rodents destroyed at 1 000 with species counts including rats 182 pigeons 939 sparrows 319 mice 113 moles 5 starlings 38 and gophers 4. The Skunkhollowers claim 7 406 to 7 510 in the tally and will host an oyster stew for the winners in December F F A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Future Farmers of America
F.A
Skunkhollowers
Dog
Neal Paulsen
George Hanssen
Skunk Hollow
Rationing Board Updates for Food and Fuel Stamps
The notice lists validity for various ration stamps. Fat and blue stamps show extended validity with no new issues until December or next month. Sugar stamps 30 31 32 33 34 good for five pounds. stamp 40 for five pounds through Feb 28 1945. Gasoline A 13 coupons cover four gallons each through December 1921. Fuel oil period 4 6 and new period 1 coupons cover the current heating season. Shoes airplane stamps 2 and 3 in book three valid indefinitely.
Schwarzing v Heilehuzen quieting title and partition case
In Jones county district court two new filings last week include Al fred H. Schwarzing et al versus Ella Heilehuzen et al seeking quieting title and partition of property. Laura E. Smith petitions guardianship of Gertrude Hutchins alleging insanity and confinement at Independence state hospital with real estate valued at about 200 dollars to be sold for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Alfred H. Schwarzing
Ella ‘Heilehuzen
Laura E. Smith
Gertrude Hutchins
State Hospital
Independence
Cattle Shipments From Local Yards Last Week
Rail shipments show cattle to U S Yards Chicago from local yards including Bert Ballou two cars and George E Rickels one car. Other consignors include William Folkerts John P Kurt Ed Reiter Lawrence Burlage George Kurt Aitchison Bros Joe Kearney Joe McGinn John Hosch Fagan Bros and George Talbert with one or two cars each. Dubuque Packing company sent six hog cars to Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Chicago
Bert Ballou
George E. Rickels
William Folkerts
John P. Kurt
Ed Reiter
Lawrence Burlage
George Kurt
Aitchison Bros
Joe Kearney
Joe McGinn
John Hosch
Fagan Bros
George Talbert
Dubuque
University figure speaks at Monticello forum dinner
Dr Samuel Garvin of the University of Dubuque addressed the final community forum meeting at the community building Monday evening. He delivered an entertaining humorous talk. About 150 guests attended as the Monticello Rotary and Lions clubs co hosted a pot luck dinner turning it into a ladies night for both clubs. Musical numbers came from the public school with Irving Hintz presiding. Short talks followed by Frank Walker and Mrs Lois Stimonda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Garvin
University of Dubuque
Monticello Rotary Club
Lions Club
Irving Hintz
Frank Walker
Lois Simmonda
Four births recorded at John McDonald hospital this week
Four births are listed from John McDonald hospital in the past week. A daughter arrived December 7 to Mr and Mrs Carl E Plotz of Monticello. A son born December 9 to Mr and Mrs Louis Bodenhofer of Monmouth. A son born December 9 to Mr and Mrs Emil Leibold of Hopkinton. A son born December 18 to Mr and Mrs Richard White of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Carl E. Plotz
Monticello
Louis Bodenhofer
Monmouth
Emil Leibold
Hopkinton
Richard White
Marriage Licences Issued By District Clerk
Clerk Leigh Pearson reports marriage licenses issued this past week for Edward John Knake 38 Monmouth and Anna Marek 81 Oxford Junction in a routine record brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Pearson
Edward John Knake
Monmouth
Anna Marek
Oxford Junction
Red Cross Seeks Overseas Kits and December Room Closure
Mrs William Corbin chair of the local Red Cross production notes two shipments totaling 104 filled overseas kits were sent Wednesday. Volunteers with finished kits should bring them to the Red Cross room next Tuesday. The room will be closed December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Corbin
Red Cross Production
Red Cross Room
Tank Battalion Hero Arduser Chronology Reveals 899th's World War II Valor
The letter from Capt Herman J. Garretson Jr. details the Headquarters 899th tank destroyer battalion's wartime path from activation at Fort Lewis to overseas service in Africa Italy and Europe. It notes first landings in North Africa and Normandy, key actions against Rommel's divisions, and the unit's role in capturing Cherbourg and fighting through France Belgium and Germany. Sgt Casper Arduser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Arduser, served four years in the army with the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper D. Arduser
Cap. Arduser
Sand Spring
899Th Tank Destroyer Battalion
Herman J. Garretson, Jr
Ardusor
Fort Lewis
Wash
Camp Hood
Texas
Africa
North
Tunisia
Rommel
10Th Panzer Division
Italy
899Th
North Africa
British Isles
United Kingdom
Normandy
France
Ninth Infantry Division
Cherbourg
Ninth Infantry
Hague Cape
le Desert
9Th Infantry Division
St. Lo-Periers
Seine River
Chateau-Theirry
Belgium
Meuse
Germany
Siegfried Line
Hitler
Greater Reich
Arduser
Casper Arduer
Wherry Takes WHO News Post in Des Moines Farm Desk
John Wherry, former Express writer, joins WHO Central Broadcasting Des Moines as assistant to farm news editor Herb Plambek. He monitors teletypes for farm copy and markets and starts at 4 45 a m to prep material for the 6 30 farm news broadcast. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Don Wherry of Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wherry
the Express
WHO
Central Broadcasting Company
Des Moines
Herb Plambeck
Don Wherry
Wyoming
Auto registrations hit 686 by December 1
County Treasurer Don Ruhl reported the autos resplattation reached 686 on Wednesday. He noted that on the corresponding day in 1943 there had been 691 registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ruhl
Jones County Misses Bond Quota in Sixth War Loan Drive
Jones county trails in the sixth war loan drive with $125,000 left to meet its $1,028,000 total quota. Only 60 percent of IB bond sales have been made by Dec. 9. The E bond quota stands at $575,000 and the drive closes Dec. 16. County officials urge every citizen to buy the extra $100 bond to reach targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Frank E. Stimson
Anamosa Short Line Debate Taken To Court
The Chicago and North Western Railway Company filed suit in district court to contest the Iowa state commerce commission order to restore service on the 68 mile Anamosa line. Flood damage July 26 wrecked 12 miles of track. repair costs are estimated at 43000. The line has been unprofitable for years and the commission ordered restoration within 45 days on November 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and North Western Railway Company
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Anamosa
Lyons
Nashville
Onslow
Commission
W. K. Kennedy
Hne
Hillcrest Cattery Cats Triumph in Detroit Show
Mrs. L. J. Swift returned from Detroit with two cats Buster Boy winning first as best red over all and Wasandra Eiderdown taking second as best female among 175 cats shown Bun ter Boy was sold to a Columbus buyer for 100 dollars Pvt Milton Bader visiting his parents will return to Fort Meade after a Chicago stop with family en route to Danville for a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Swift
Detroit
Mich
Buster Boy
Wasandra Eiderdown
Milton Bader
Jake Bader
Fort Meade
Chicago
Danville
Santa Claus to Visit Monticello Saturday
Santa Claus plans a Monticello visit next Saturday afternoon. He will arrive between 2 and 3 p m and stay to greet local children, with treats from Santa or his helpers. Father and Mother are urged to attend for Christmas shopping and holiday decorations already lining streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
St. Nick
North Pole
Monticello
Santa Claus
Mrs. D. Moenk Dies At Langworthy After Illness
Mrs. Dietrick Moenk died at her Langworthy home after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 pm at Goettsch funeral home and 2:30 pm at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. R. P. Young presiding. Burial will follow in Oakwood cemetery. Born Elise Heidemann February 23 1881 in Dangaster moor Oldenburg Germany she arrived in the United States in 1902. She married Dietrick Moenk October 29 1908 in Delaware county and lived on Farms before the Stadt mueller place near Langworthy for 21 years. Surviving are her husband and children Minnie Henry Ricklefs Sophia Henry J Moenk Wilhelm Moenk and Freda Moenk as well as brother Henry Heidemann Rushmore Minn half siblings John Heidemann Sibley Ia and Mrs Hannah Schaa Germany and 13 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietrick Moenk
Langworthy
Goettsch Funeral Home
St. John’s Lutheran Church
R. P. Young
Oakwood Cemetery
Moenk
Elise Hetemann
Dangastermoor
Oldenburg
Germany
Gerhard Heidemann
United States
Delaware County
Stadtmueller
Henry Ricklefs
Henry J. Moenk
Sophia
Herman Ricklefs
Wilhelm Moenk
Freda Moenk
Henry Heidemann
Rushmore
Minn
John Heidemann
Sibley, Ia
Hannah Schaa
Death of Lt. Col. Dirk Lay Revered Missionary and Chaplain
Mrs W J Grogsheim learned of the death of her brother Lt Col Dirk Lay on Monday. Lay preached at the Presbyterian church and spent 27 years as a missionary to the Pima Indians at Sacaton Arizona before serving at the Sioux reservation in South Dakota. He was a chaplain in the Arizona National Guard and joined the army as a captain when called to active duty. At his death he was stationed in the Canal Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Grogsheim
Dirk Lay
Col. Lay
Presbyterian Church
Sacatoon
Arizona
South Dakota
Arizona National Guard
National Guard
Army
Canal Zone
P T A Meeting Announces Christmas Musical
Members of the Parent Teachers association will meet at the high school next Thursday evening December 21 at 8 o'clock for the annual Christmas musical. Students under faculty direction will present the program. All members should reserve the evening for one of the finest programs of the 1944 45 Ben- ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
Scarlet Fever Case at McMichael Home Quarantine Extended
Scarlet fever is reported at the McMichael residence. Gleason McMichael is mildly ill and under his mother’s care who has had the disease. The family isolates to prevent spread. Rev McMichael and son Elmer may be released if no symptoms appear in a week. Ora Marie shows no symptoms. Rev Grant, district superintendent, will speak for Rev McMichael on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason McMichael
Rev
Glenn McMichael
McMichael
Elmer
Ora Marie
Rev. Grant
October Report On Payrolls Shows Full Participation
October report from Jones county lists 100 percent payroll participation. R A Naylor notes deductions follow with names and amounts in Anamosa Monticello Onslow Oxford Junction Scotch Grove areas. Local businesses including liquor stores, elevators, banks, and post offices appear with payroll deductions and savings indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
R. A. Naylor
Scotch Grove
Anamosa
A. & P. Cormany
Iowa Liquor Control Store
U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service
Martello
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co
Son-In-Law of Luther Howland Killed in Germany
Capt. Emil Bartosh, 35, husband of Gladys Howland and son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Luther Howland, was killed in action in Germany on November 17. He had been in Europe since May 1944, commanded a company in an armored regiment, and previously received the Purple Heart. Memorial services were held at St Wenceslaus church Cedar Rapids with local attendees from Monticello and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Bartosh
Luther Howland
Germany
War Department
Third Street
S.W
Cedar Rapids
Bartosh
Hodges
First Army
Gladys Howland
Frank Bartosh
Edward Womachka
Charles Malacek
St. Wenceslaus Church
August Vojacek
George Stemm
Dubuque
American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Monticello
Grant Stambaugh
William Stambaugh
Howland
Mrs Keyes Mourns Nephew Killed in Germany
Mrs Karl Keyes mourns the death of her nephew Pfe Keith Cook killed in action November 22 at Strassburg Germany. He served in the infantry with the Seventh Army at the time of his death. Mrs Keyes has gone to Miles Kansas to be with her brother and family where memorial services will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Keyes
Pfe
Keith Cook
Strassburg
Germany
Seventh Army
Insert New License Numbers On Coupons
All people getting new license numbers shall cancel the former registration number on the mileage rationing record and folder and note the new registration number issued for such vehicle in ink or by typewriter.
Jury Hearing Three State Cases Involving Anamosa Escapees
Judge M C Hamiel hears three trials linked to an Anamosa men’s reformatory escape on New Year’s Day. John Bryl Steve Ratcliff and Ralph Cassidy face larceny of a motor vehicle charges with statements claiming deputies rode as passengers. Ratcliff sentenced to ten years at Fort Madison. Bryl to be sentenced December 18. Cassidy awaiting outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hamiel
Anamosa
Tipton
Reformatory
Petit Jury
John Bryl
George Lawrence
Henry Holmes
Bryl
Steve Ratcliff
Tudge Hamiel
Fort Madison
Ralph Cassidy
Clerk Of Court Draws 40 Jurors For This Term
Leigh Pearson called 40 more jurors to serve in the November term of the Jones county district court Tuesday evening. New jurors from Monticello Anamosa Oxford Junction Scotch Grove were added as many had served on similar cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Pearson
Jones County District Court
Monticello
Fred Ahrenholtz
Alva Gehrends
Lloyd Clark
Mike Ferring
Louis Helgens
Charles Luett
L. Oltman
Alice O’rourke
Wyoming
Ben Bahnsen
George Fishwild
Velma Straka
Robert Tasker
Raymond Taylor
Olin
Loyal Eyerly
Anamosa
Marie Dergeloh
Helen Dergeloh
Cecil Farmer
J. J. Fleckenstein
Loren Hargrave
Clyde Hartman
F. W. Hein
Everett Mayberry
John W. McNamara
A. P. Neilson
Hazel Raymond
John Steenhook
Oxford Junction
Helen Kelly
Scotch Grove
Emma Langa
Frank A. Miller 72 Dies At Hospital
Frank A. Miller 72 of Langworthy died at John McDonald hospital Tuesday December 12 after a weeklong illness. Funeral services are set for today at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wm J Grossheim presiding at Oakwood cemetery. He was born January 4 1872, son of Perry and Eliza Miller, and is survived by brother Ira Miller 84 who lived with him. A sister Mrs Mary Lake Enid Oklahoma died a week earlier. Six siblings are noted in the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Miller
Langworthy
John McDonald Hospital
Wm. J. Grossheim
Oakwood Cemetery
Miller
Perry
Eliza Miller
Ira Miller
Mary Lake
Enid
Okla
Snow and Wind Paralyze Iowa Highways
Two snow storms hit a central Iowa section over Sunday and Monday leaving about seven inches of snow on the level. A north to east high wind Sunday night caused heavy drifts on north south and west roads hampering traffic and mail routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Baby Baptized Gerald Kent For Muskogee Family
Tech Sergeant and Mrs. Willis Zimmerman and son Gerald Kent were baptized last week in Amber Oklahoma. Godparents were Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Otten and Mrs. Harm Helgens. The family visited the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Zimmerman of Amber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
Sgt
Willis Zimmerman
Muskogee
Okla
W. J. 2Mmerman
Amber
Gerald Kent
F. H. Otten
Harm Helgens
Little Girl Recovers From Leg Injury Near Monticello
Judy Rieniets daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Rieniets recovered from a broken leg with the cast removed this week. She is recovering well at her parents home near Monticello following a prior injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Rieniets
Fred Rieniets
Monticello
Pilots Peters Faust greet old friends in England
2nd Lt Ray Peters and Tech Sgt Frederick A Faust met at an air base in England reflecting a reunion after nearly three years. Peters, co pilot on a B 24 of the 458th Bomb Group, has flown 11 missions over Germany and earned the Air Medal. Faust, radio operator on a Liberator with the 98th Bomb Group, has 30 missions and holds the DFC Air Medal and three Oak Leaf Clusters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Raymond Peters
Frederick A. Paust
Monticello
William Kepner
Peters
458Th
Germany
Europe
Henry Peters
Whyllis Peters
Munich
Detroit
Mich
Faust
98Rd
Thomas A. Faust
Paust
Army
Dairy Expert Critiques Butter Role in Postwar Market
Forum speaker W. A. Gordon editor of the Dairy Record warned that butter bears the blame for price problems as top officials favor substitutes. He cited a loss of over 100 million pounds of butter last year and explained how milk surpluses and rationing climate shift consumer demand toward liquid milk and cheese. Mrs. R. E. Savage left for Moorefield, West Virginia, to join her husband Li. R. E. Savage stationed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
W. A. Gordon
Gordon
Dairy Record
National Dairy Association
Hezekiah Ezekiel
U. S. Department of Agriculture
R. E. Savage
Moorefield
W. Va
Li. R. E. Savage
Monticello Stores Offer Wide Holiday Selections Despite War
Local merchants in Monticello tout abundant Christmas gifts and sturdy substitutions despite rationing. Stores announce four evening shopping days Dec 20–23 and no Christmas Day hours, with wide selections in glassware, fabrics, linens, furniture, clothing, toys, and plastic jewelry. War bonds and a moving shoe repair shop are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Santa
North Pole
Express
Also Mentioned on This Page
Casper Arduser
Hillcrest Cattery
D. Moenk
P.T.A
James A. Wright
Leyte
Philippine Islands
Frank Wright
Adjutant General
Washington, D. C
James
Philippines
Luther Howlands
Ray Peters
T’sgt
George
Fay
Howard Aldrich
Egger Tire Shop
Marion
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