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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1944

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New Year Spirit of Fortitude and Hope in 1945

The editorial urges fortitude and good will as 1945 begins. It acknowledges a grim world with ongoing battles in Europe and the Pacific, stressing unity, resilience, and the need for early victory to spare further casualties and heartache. It calls Americans to endure tragedy with calm and a steadfast, hopeful character.

Europe Pacific

Iowa Should Not Repeal The Gas Tax Now In Use

Legislators propose repealing refunds of gasoline tax for non highway uses. The tax funds roads and benefits drivers, while farm and industrial use on tractors should continue to be tax exempt as required by the state constitution. The author argues refunds rose recently and urges preserving the current law with possible strengthening, not abolition.

Iowa Hawkeye

Do Unto Others Theme for the Year 1944

The text cites the Golden Rule from the Master, noting its timeless relevance. It adds a jingle praising rejoicing over grumbling and a sentiment about weather choices when rain falls, framing a hopeful year ahead.

Lieut. Paul Johnson Wounded in the Mediterranean

Lieut. j Paul Johnson is in Bethesda Naval Hospital after being wounded in action in the Mediterranean on November 9. He spent time in a North Africa hospital before returning to the United States. His wife resides in Des Moines.

J. Paul Johnson East Hopkinton Paul Johnston Naval Hospital Bethesda Mediterranean North Africa States Des Moines

Buirl Gill Marries Marvin Thomsen In Wyoming Church

At Zion Lutheran on December 20 Miss Buirl Gill of Onslow wed Marvin Thomsen of Center Junction in a single ring ceremony. Rev. H. Groening officiated as Lois Horton sang and the couple’s attendants stood with them. The bride wore marquisette with lace and carried white carnations and snapdragons. the groom’s family farmed nearby and the couple planned to live on the home farm.

Wyoming Zion Lutheran Church Buirl Gill Marvin Thomsen Center Junction Betty McLaughlin Monticello Kenneth Schmidt H. Groening Lois Horton Onslow L. Bahnsen Peter von Sprecken von Sprecken Blanche Larby Olin Robert Donald Ross Wyoming High School Lisbon High Lisbon B. Bova Jack Marshall Herzberger Wanderberg C. H. Westphal Fred von Sprecken Walter Holtz Raymond Taylor Glen Westphal Benning Elsie Carstensen Henry Knake Adolph Benning Robert Rohwedder Keystone Lodge A. F A. M Lyle Tompkins Peter Osweiler Bonaparte Pay Miller Chris Gill Bubrl Bunco N. C. Holst John Jansen Floyd Chatterids W. A. Hicks George Snyder Ed Paulsen Howard Green and Fred Ladehoff Washington M. P. Paulsen Floyd Horton E. Horton Hilah Hateton Water Velma Nielsen Emma Cedar Rapids Ed Behrends Marilyn Jean Mary Greiser Pentigo Paul Paulsen Alvena

Richland Couple Len and Len Buol 55th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Len Buol celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on December 19 with a six o’clock dinner as a farewell for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Serbousek and Edward Buol who left for Arizona. Immediate family members attended in the evening including Mr and Mrs William Buol Mr and Mrs Martin Buol Mrs Elizabeth Buol Mr and Mrs Claire Aitchison Mr and Mrs Herman Hoffman and Paul Ben.

Astruman Club Wilson Briggs Charles Blough Marvin Hunwardsen D. J. Wasson Earl Kross Marvis Hunwardsen William Reade Ruth Sears Randolph Field San Antonio Texas Gertrude Sears Chicago George Sears Guy Cheney Minneapolis A. A Vera Paul Ruston S. G. Hutton Paul Smith Alen Ill Cedar. Rapids Ben Warren Helen Sterling, Ill South Prairie Homemakers Club Onslow Schick Charles Hickman Camp Riley Kan Lester Bonney Fred Martens Lillian Buck Mabel Paulsen Florence Wherry W. A. Hicks Chris Dell Ed Paulsen Herman Gutzeit Ladies’ Guild Anna Petersen Leslie Babcock Lon Bodenhofer John McDonald Hospital Monticello Donald Jansen Tom Lathrop Kearns Spencerville School Pvt Robert Orris Pvt. Orris Ira Glenn Propst W. J. Ritenour Red Oak William Ritenour Savanna Wilford Wherry Harold Vordan C. A. Neville C. R. Smith P. H. Paulsen Anamosa_ hospital Louis Thuman St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Richland Len. Buol Kenneth Serbousek Edward Buol Arizona William Buol Martin Buol Elizabeth Buol Claire Aitchison Herman Hoffman Paul Ben

Miss Peters Weds Lt. Gus Huntley in December Ceremony

Onslow announces the marriage of Lorraine Peters to Lt. Gus Huntley in a Dec. 16 ceremony. A dinner followed at the Peters home for immediate relatives. The groom is temporarily stationed at Schick Hospital.

Onslow Ernie Peters Lorraine Gus Huntley Peters Schick Hospital

Zirkelbach Neunaber Wedding at Anamosa Church

Irene M Neunaber and Dean E Zirkelbach wed Wednesday evening December 20 at the Lutheran church Anamosa Bride wore white chiffon gown veil pearls and rose bouquet Attendants included Evelyn Christiansen Ruth Zirkelbach Howard Zirkelbach and Dale Neunaber Parents hostesses wore blue black and pink outfits The ceremony featured Virginia Dirks and Wilma Schrader singing God Is Love Both graduates plan farming on Zirkelbach land in coming years

Zirkelbach-Neunaber Anamosa Irene M. Neunaber John Neunaber Olin Dean EF. Zirkelbach Ed Zirkelbach Scotch Grove Evelyn Christiansen Ruth Zirkelbach Howard Zirkelbach Dale Neuraber Miss Christiansen Miss Zirkelbach Virginia Dirks Wilma Schrader Olin High School Monticello

Illness and Death Touch Scotch Grove Community

Word arrived Monday of William Warner of Cedar Rapids grave illness. Obituaries note James Meade of Center Junction died Dec 23 with funeral at Center Junction Presbyterian Church. Christmas services and community gatherings followed by 4 H clubs and numerous visits and parties across Scotch Grove area.

Scotch Grove William Warner Cedar Rapids Warner James Meade Center Junction John Otten Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Aid Esther Sinclair Tha Cass Floyd Caas R. A. Naylor Mount Union Edwin Helgens Schick Hospital Clinton Walter Seiler Carl Rickels

James B Mead Dies at Center Junction Home

James B. Mead aged 87 longtime Center Junction resident died at home on Saturday December 23 He was born near Mount Carroll Nov 19 1857 married Mary Moncrief Oct 9 1886 They lived in Nebraska and near Maquoketa before moving to Center Junction in 1900 Mead ran the Mead hotel for 16 years and served as town marshal He survived by his widow eleven of twelve children thirty grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren Funeral services were held at the Center Junction Methodist church with burial in Madison Pioneer cemetery.

Center Junction James B. Mead Mt. Carroll Tit Mary Moncrief Thomas and Rachel Moncrief Nebraska Maquoketa Monticello Mead Mead Hotel Robert Mead Kansas City William Mead Della Serbousek Alice Preston Cedar Rapids Mabel Otten Scotch Grove Louis Mead Sumner Rachel Dodge Joe Mead Mary Underwood Twins

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