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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1955

Page

4

Norton 30 Points Push Monticello Past Anamosa Raiders 68 53

Norton scores 30 to lead Anamosa over Monticello 68 53 in WaMac rivalry contest. Anamosa grabs a six point halftime edge 30 24 and extends to 53 39 early in the fourth quarter before pulling away.

Norton Panthers Monticello Marion Independence Anamnosa Don Norton Anamosa Raiders Yerry Haverly Dean Rickels Maynard Lang Haverly WaMac Maquoketa

Dubuque Roster Lists Norton and Thompson

University of Dubuque 1955 56 basketball roster lists freshmen Roger Norton of Anamosa and Leonard Thompson of Hopkinton. Thompson is guard Norton is forward.

Dubuque Norton Thompson Roger Norton Anamosa Leonard Thompson Hopkinton University of Dubuque

Morley Girls Beat Onslow as Runi Prolific for 40

Morley girls win 74 70 over Onslow paced by Margo Runi with 40 points while Alice Supple scores 43 for Onslow in a close night game. Onslow boys edge Morley 45 44 with Remington 17 and Hodoval 14 leading Onslow scoring.

Morley Morley Girls Onslow Margo Runi Alice Supple Onslow Boys Richard Remington Leland Hodoval Remington Hodoval Priscilla Pillard Carol Westphal

High School Basketball Scores and Friday Schedule

Anamosa defeated Monticello 68 to 53 while Monticello beat Anamosa 42 to 30 in reserve action. Other results include Maquoketa 76 Vinton 51 and 37 31 reserves, Independence 62 Manchester 57, Sacred Heart 64 Urbana 33, Onslow 45 Morley 44, Martello 69 Viola 55, Wyoming 82 Lisbon 49, Hopkinton 99 Oneida 54, St Vene 55 St Martins 54, Center Junction 24 Oxford Junction 15 junior high and 31 24 junior high. Friday games list Monticello at Manchester Onslow at Viola Greeley at Hopkinton Martello at Sacred Heart St Martin s at New Vienna Morley at Oxford Junction Oneida at Buck Creek.

Anamosa Monticello Vinton Maquoketa Independence Manchester Sacred Heart Urbana Onslow Morley Martello Viola Wyoming Lisbon Hopkinton Oneida St. Vene St. Martin’s Center Junction Oxford Junction

Center Junction Teams Beat Oxford Junction In Double Win

Center Junction junior high basketball teams defeated Oxford Junction Thursday at the Center Junction gym. First game 24 to 15, second game 31 to 24.

Center Junction Oxford Junction

Hosford Sisters Attend Sister's Funeral in Williston

Mrs. S. M. Hosford and Mrs. Lyle Hosford traveled to Williston North Dakota on Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hosford’s sister.

S. M. Hosford Lyle Hosford Williston, N. D

Sacred Heart Girls Edge Urbana 61 59 for Eighth Win

Sacred Heart girls reach their eighth win by narrowly defeating Urbana 61 to 59 as Urbana's Susan Stoner foul trouble limited scoring. Sacred Heart boys cruise 64 33 behind Courtland Chapman eight field goals and 16 points while Urbana’s Grimm paces with 13.

Sacred Heart Urbana Susan Staner Stoner Courtland Chapman White Grimm Sacred Heart Girls Linda Ferring Stees Carol Heeren Serene Rosalee Holmes Madonna Seehusen Carol Oaken Joyce Morrissey Sharon Miller Alystestue Sacred Heart Boys Allen Westhoff George Maire Douglas Zangerle David Westhoff Joseph McAleer Lyle Ridenour Ebony Jerome Heeren Kenneth Payne James Goedken Thomas Ridenour

Martelle Teams Triumph Over Viola on Home Floor

Martelle boys defeated Viola 69 to 55 while Martelle girls routed Viola 90 to 31. The boys improved to 5 wins and 7 losses. the girls improved to 8 wins and 3 losses. Lyle James and David Randall each scored 4 for the Martelle boys. John Hart led Viola with 16. K Armstrong was top scorer for the Martelle girls with 27. Doris Pringle added four for Viola.

Martelle Viola Lyle James David Randall John Hart K. Armstrong Doris Pringle

Hopkinton Boys Rally Past Oneida for 99 54 Victory

Hopkinton stays perfect at 10 0 with a 99 54 win over Oneida as Lyle Dunkel nets 24. In the girls game Kay Smith scores 42 to lead Hopkinton to a 70 56 win over Oneida with Mary Clendennen and Pat Clemons each at 27 for the losers.

Oneida Hopkinton Lyle Dunkel Kay Smith Mary Clendennen Pat Clemons Kintzle

Wyoming teams sweep Lisbon in close doubleheader

In Wapsie eight rivalry action Wyoming won the girls 77 to 66 and the boys 82 to 49. Merlyn Usher led the girls with 21 points and Janet Carstensen scored 24 for Wyoming while Light and Clark led Lisbon with 12 points apiece. Wyoming improves to 10 and 2 for the boys and 5 and 6 for the girls ahead of a Dec. 20 homecoming at Wyoming versus Onslow.

Wyoming Lisbon Wapsie Merlyn Usher Janet Carstensen Usher Carstensen Light Clark Onslow

See-Saw Finish Gives St. Wenceslaus Victory over St. Martins

In a tight Cedar Rapids contest St. Wenceslaus edged St. Martin's 54 55 as Denny Drahozal stole the ball in the final seconds to seal the win. Morris Klackey led St. Martin's with 15 points. Final score 54 55.

Cascade St. Wenceslaus Cedar Rapids St. Martin’s Denny Drahozal St. Wene Drahozal St. Wenc Morris Klackey

Christmas Party Held By Past Noble Grands

The Past Noble Grands of the Rebekah lodge gathered at the Monty cafe for the annual Christmas dinner Monday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Coates, Mrs. Donald Morey, Mrs. Sylvia Kreeb and Mrs. Fred Aldrich, who led a committee of helpers. The evening featured games and sociable fellowship.

Rebekah Lodge Monty Cafe Mmes Charles Podhaski Fred Aldrich Donald Morey H. B. Tedrow William Schoon William Moore W. T. Claus Ben Jurgensen Edgar Vernon Tobe Hanken Louise Luck Russell Meade Chauncey Robinson Glen Russell Jennie Shelley Thomas Coates Caroline Schoenhut Coates Sylvia Kreeb

Monticello Notes From The Files Of The Express 194? District News

A mix of local items from Monticello and surrounding areas. English classics appeal to Monti cello readers via librarian Mrs B C Roberts for the American Society for Russian Relief. Lt Thomas B Powell Jr receives naval discharge orders. Mrs Bess Sherman reports a large mortgage filed by St Paul and Pacific railroad totaling 198.80 in fees and 197450 words. Dr and Mrs Robert Savage return from army vet service at Fort Knox. Four Richland rural schools wired for electricity with named teachers. Fritz Ahrenholtz hears from northern Germany mother after four years. Monticello shop front renovated and reopened under Lawrence Rickels. Pickels operetta planned at Monticello public school with listed cast. Civil War veteran William Fuller celebrated 88th birthday. he and wife in good health on Sycamore street.

Bess Sherman Jones County St. Paul and Pacific Railroad William Fuller Monticello Sycamore Street

Notable Local Accidents And Marriages In Anamosa Area

Walter E. First suffered a painful injury when a finger was severed at the first joint as a horse jerked its rope free from the manger. Margaret Flockhart of Anamosa and William Ketel sen were married at the Anamosa Methodist Episcopal parsonage by Rev. F. Worcester. Oscar Hansen of Wyoming fell into an eight foot dry cistern hole and was found by nearby farmers. he suffered shock and bruises. The Peacock shop at First and Cedar streets is mentioned in the fragment.

Walter E. First Mr. First Margaret Flockhart Anamosa Mabel Flockhart Monticello William Ketelsen F. W. Worcester Oscar Hansen Wyoming Hansen

Monti cello lunch room sold to new operator

50 Years Ago J. T. Tellon sold the Monti cello lunch room to Ed Kohl. Adam Reichart will run the business. Also noted are local births marriages and civic notices including a rural mail carrier exam group and fur shipments from Anamosa.

J. T. Tellon Monticello Ed Kohl Adam Reichart

Farm Bureau Campaign Reaches 1,431 Members

Jones County Farm Bureau fieldman Milton Grosenbach said the drive aims for 1,717 by December 29 and 1,431 memberships have been obtained so far. A victory dinner and party are tentatively planned depending on the drive’s outcome.

Jones County Milton Grosenbach Farm Bureau

Hopkinton Church Christmas Concert Dec 18

The First Presbyterian church of Hopkinton hosts "The Christmas Story in Word and Music" on Sunday Dec 18 at 7 30 pm. Junior Westminster and Senior choirs directed by Mrs Susan Grupp with soloists Roxann Mussman Don Smith Mrs Grupp and Rev Robert Grupp. Organist Mervin Blanchard will accompany and perform preludes offertory and postlude. The program follows the Christmas story from prophecies to the Wise Men and ends with a candle light Service of Lights based on Silent Night. Public invited.

Hopkinton First Presbyterian Church Franz Gruber

Reid Ordered to Pay 1750 in Child Support in Iowa Case

George L. Reid must pay 1750 toward child support for a child born September 3, 1955 to Evelyn Mae Oster kamp. Initial 550 then 100 monthly for one year. case dismissed upon performance. Reid denies paternity. settlement not an admission.

Jones County George L. Reid Evelyn Mae Osterkamp Reid Herman Osterkamp Buell J. Maxwell

Egger Named Manager of Farmers Mutual Creamery

Carl Egger has been named manager of the feed and hardware departments at Farmers Mutual Creamery, announced by Louie Hanken. Egger replaces Ray Leytem who resigned December 8 after 11 years as general manager and about 18 years with the firm.

Carl Egger Farmers Mutual Creamery Company Louie Hanken Egger Ray Leytem Leytem

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lang Tom Streets Ron Landis Conmey Terry Haverly Denny Larson Dick Watkins Dean Hartman Bill Walderbach Gary Porter John Shover Serra Bob Adamson Dale Volkman Teers Tom Rhatigan Bob Morey Ceee Gary Poock Gary Lynn Baldwin Laterue Ure John Shover Larry Brooks Terry McEnany Jerry Cox Cage Center Oxford Prac Hassocks Helmscene Cosco Samson Marion High School Sherry Hopkinton Boys The Express B. C. Roberts American Society For Russian Relief Thomas B. Powell, Jr Anamosa Journal Naval Service Robert Savage Army Veterinarian Service Fort Knox, Ky Richland Madonna Martin Madeline Caspers Caroline Schlemme Erma Hamil Kenneth Hosford 8. M. Hosford Rowley Eclipse Lumber Yard Fritz Ahrenholtz Foch Ahrenholtz Germany Fritz Mally Lawrence Rickels Pickels Monticello Public School Vivian Smith Howard McLaughlin Raymond Schoon Edna Schoon Kenneth Burris Edna Siebels Raymond Thomas Leonard Schoon Tim George James Ricklefs Eugene Rodman Vivian Bancroft Mary Stickford Dante Reichart Lester Zimmerman Peacock Shop First Cedar Streets Mrs Frank Starry George Cropp Lloyd Sexton Charles Cramer A. B. Calkins F. A. Mathewson Clyde Tilton Civil Service Dave Adams Rinehart Tobiason Anna Schoon Mary Schoon Amber Rev. C. Mardorf Noah Wolfe J. E Isaac Lithefield W. M. Welch Farm Bureau Campaign Hopkinton Church Buck Bar Bargains WYNNS Fisher
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