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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
2
A habeas writ matters before Gaylord L Jr regarding a confinement order. The defendant is ordered to appear at Independence Mental Health on December 7 for observation and treatment. Additional notes reference the case file and related health authorities.
Ralph Husmann of Center Joy was elected chairman of the Jones county boys 4-H club committee at Thursday's meeting. New officers include Galen Haris Amber as vice-chairman and Creighton Barner Martelle as secretary. The group plans and governs the county boys 4-H program and handles events such as baby beef weigh‑in and the basketball tournament, with duties at the county fair. Other members listed include Richard Hartwig Anamosa Lyle Hanford Monticello John Hannatts.
4 H Club members are scheduled for the baby beef weigh-in on December 27 and 28. Organizers urged participants and 4 H leaders to bring necessary forms and identification for the weigh-in event.
Board names listed for Farm Service Co directors election at Monticelie with candidates Morley Snr and Richard Snr among officials. Stockholders meet to choose three board directors from a slate including Buasei Eltret Aramata De Derce and others. dividend details to follow for eligible holders.
Fires in the Olin area destroyed two houses and a barn on the Miles Webb farm near Olin. Officials believe a chimney fire at the Paul Ketchum farm started Thursday afternoon and an overheated furnace at the Ernle Hamberg farm caused a smaller blaze. Little damage was reported in the latter two incidents.
The notice provides several service members and relatives linked to Monticello and area including Pfc Steven McElmeel RA 17581293 Nike MSL Base Swedesboro New Jersey and Jerry Heeren rural Monticello with Lackland AFB Texas. Mark K Zeadow nephew of Mrs Henry Bader rural Monticello with Sheppard AFB Texas. plus names Bob Counsins Olin, John Burhop Jr. Oxford Junction and Clarence Schmit Monticello.
An incident at Cascade University in Medford Massachusetts ends with injuries after a skating crash. Wilbur L. Wilson listed as missing nearby. authorities record AP0 166 and RA 17569340 as identifiers while investigating the park area near Teledo Creek.
An icy intersection at Kidney 51 and South Cedar caused a collision involving six trucks and cars. Terry F. Adair of Shell Rock slid, damages estimated at about 3156 dollars, and Wilfred P. Shuster of Monticello sustained left-side damage to his vehicle. Ralph F. Lahey of Hopkinton collided with a parked truck owned by Allen Kaufman of Monticello. Fire and police reports noted no serious injuries. Military addresses for service members were announced separately.
The Oxford Junction community hosted visitors from Chicago and Calamus for a social gathering at Mrs. Julia Lasack's home. The American Legion met with Vice President Bernard Struck presiding. Mrs. Norman Schutt returned home after a three week Mercy hospital stay. Cyrus Joslin Sr. and his wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with open house. Delta Dek card club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Fred Lasack’s, awarding prizes to four guests. The next meeting is set for January 4 at Mrs. Blanche Fifield’s home.
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