Maquoketa Valley Leaders Debate New High School Plan
Maquoketa Valley Citizens Committee weighs site costs and enrollment forecasts for a proposed high school. Discussion covers per square foot costs, total floor area around 47 000 square feet, land value about 10 million dollars, and a bonding limit near 200 thousand dollars. The panel considers the Huber site as a central location two miles south of Delhi and eyed triangulation with district needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvin C. Blohm
Bill Lux
Iowa
Wapste Valley
Maquoketa Valley
State Board of Education
Huber
Highway 38 repair planned between Center Junction and 64 junction
District highway engineer Van Snyder said five miles of Highway 38 between Center Junction and the 64 junction will receive repair work with additional maintenance south of Center Junction. No paving is scheduled and snow plow dispatch depends on road conditions with priority given to the busiest routes. Attendees at the dinner meeting included John Gray, Les Balster, Jim Maurice, and Johnny Jones from Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thanal
Center Junction
van Snyder
the Express
Snyder
John Gray
Les Balster
Scotch Grove
Jim Maurice
Johnny Jones
Monticello
Jones County Board Approves Multiple 1960 Reports
The Jones county Board of Supervisors met in Anamosa and approved the second semi annual treasurer’s report for 1960 by Gene Taylor covering June 1 to December 31, 1960, the 1960 fourth quarter report of Paul H. Reitz justice of the peace, and the Agricultural Extension Education fund report. They also approved the bond filings for several county and township officials and ordered the 1960 county home inventory published in proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Board of Supervisors
Anamosa
Gene Taylor
Paul H. Reitz
Jones County Agricultural Extension Education Fund
Rex Schrader
G. C. Brainard
George H. Bolken
John L. Baily
Gerald F. Brown
L, D. Caraway
C. R. Smith
Haiti Educator Louis Toussaint Speaks at Rotary Meeting
Rotarians heard Haiti educator and attorney Louis Toussaint discuss his country’s education system during a Monday evening talk at St. Luke’s Methodist church. He described two Haiti seasons, French influence on schooling, compulsory ages, seven year secondary studies, and his teaching duties amid Haiti’s constrained economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Toussaint
Haiti
Rotary Club
Toussaint
Monticello High School
Washington, D.C
San Francisco
Virgil Hunt
B. B. McLaughlin
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
Bud's Super Valu Fish Sale In Progress
The annual Pre Lent fish sale runs this Thursday to Saturday at Bud's Super Valu in Monticello. Thousands of pounds of fresh quick frozen fish will be sold off the truck in the north parking lot with frozen seafood experts available for guidance. A prize will be given to the person guessing the correct display weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud’s Super Valu
Monticello
Bud's
Countywide 4-H Parties Scheduled for Jones County
Two county events for 4-H youths are set. A senior party for ages 14 and up will occur Feb 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Monticello Community Building, and a junior party for ages 10 to 13 on Feb 8 at Olin High School from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Recreation specialist Dr. E A Swede Scholer of the State University of Iowa directs the activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello
Olin High School
E. A
District Court Actions Include Plea and New Charges
William G. Glad of Monticello appeared with counsel before Judge B J Maxwell and pleaded not guilty after waiving arraignment. A new criminal case was filed, a driving while license suspended charge for Ralph Avery Jamieson, Monticello, bond set at 350 dollars, released for hearing. Civil actions include Smith vs Cuckler et al with 3025.62 damages and St Luke's Hospital case judgment of 451.57 plus costs. Amanda Poulsen granted divorce with 100 dollars monthly alimony and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Glad
Monticello
B. J. Maxwell
Glad
Ralph Avery Jamie
Jamieson
Archie Wink
Justice of the Peace
C. F. Shimanek
Maxwell
Hartzell Industries, Inc
Cessna Aircraft Co
Otto A. Smith
David E. Cuckler
Cuckler Manufacturing Co
Cuckler
Smith
St. Luke’s Methodist Hospitals
Owens E
Betty Shifflett
Amanda N. Poulsen
Curtis D. Poulsen
Farmers Co op Elects Directors At Center Junction
Stockholders of the Farmers Mutual Cooperative Creamery Association of Center Junction voted Saturday to drop creamery from the name as the firm now operates as a feed mill. Ed ward Traden of Onslow and Donald Schrader of Scotch Grove were appointed to fill expired terms on the board, with re-elections for Robert Von Spreecken, Center Junction. Robert Buol, Scotch Grove. and Donald Ketelsen, Center Junction. Other members include Edwin Reid and Dean Zirkelbach. A Presbyterian Women’s group served dinner prior to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Association
Center Junction
Robert Buel
Scotch Grove
Donald Ketelsen
Robert von Spreecken
Robert Allen
Dean Zirkelbach
Donald Schrader
Edwin Reid
Edward Tjaden
Onslow
Farmers’ Mutual Cooperative Creamery Association of
Edward Traden
Robert Buol
Presbyterian Women’s Wild
Langworthy Group Names Directors at Annual Creamery Meeting
The Farmers Mutual Co-operative Creamery of Langworthy held its annual meeting at the Langworthy school. Jon Schrader was elected to the board replacing Ray Kromminga. Raymond J Buol and Gilbert Werni Mont were reelected for two years. Existing directors include Raymond J Poppe president H E Hall treasurer Carl Ricklefs and Art Muller. Krommingas vice president and Buol secretary. New officers to be elected at February meeting. Dan Murphy of Des Moines spoke as guest, connected with the American Dairy Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Co-operative Creamery Company
Langworthy
H. E.hall
Raymond J. Buol
Raymond J. Poppe
Ray Kromminga
Jon Schrader
Art Muller
Gilbert Vernimont
Carl Ricklefs
George J. Smith
George Hoult
Farmers Mutual Co - Operative Creamery Company
Gilbert Werni~ Mont
H. E. Hall
Kromming
Buol
Monticello Creamery Meet Slated Monday
The Farmers Mutual Co op Creamery of Monticello will hold its annual meeting on Monday February 6 at the Monticello Community building. Lunch is served at 11 30 a m followed by a business session and officer elections with door prizes awarded at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Co - Op Creamery Company
Monticello
Ministers To Hear N F C Explanation In Monticello
A special meeting for area ministers is set for Feb 7 at 7 30 p m in room two of the Community building. Elmer Schlemme district chairman and Bill Talbert county chairman will explain the N F C program. Twenty two county Farm Bureau membership workers were honored at the State Captains meeting in Des Moines on Jan 31. Delmar King membership captain in Castle Grove township was honored for outstanding activity. Castle Grove township reported achieving its goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Elmer Schlemme
Bill Talbert
N.F.C
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Delmar King
Castle Grove Township
Rotary Adds Olympic Teams For Upcoming Playoffs
Rotary announces Olympic teams with two new clubs. Rotarians circled a special trophy for the winning team. Players include Cecil Goettsch Jim Maurice Bob Mullen Glenn Hargrave and Jack Knopp with alternates Dick Long and Royal Hunt. They face Lions at Monti Bowl Sunday at 2 p.m. Lions teammates Ray Marolf George Nieters Ott Smith Jim Corwin and Bud Bader with alternates Don Bergmann and Bill Grupe. The Rotary gin rummy team was set Thursday with winners Ross Baty Royal Hunt Dick Long and Jack Knopp. alternates Max McCrabb and Cecil Goettsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Lions
Rotarians
Cecil Goettsch
Jim Maurice
Bob Mullen
Glenn Hargrave
Jack Knopp
Dick Long
Royal Hunt
Lions
Monti Bowl
Ray Marolf
George Nieters
Ott Smith
Jim Corwin
Bud Bader
Don Bergmann
Bill Grupe
Rotary
Ross Baty
Max McCrabb
Lambert Buys Monte Theatre in Monticello
Glenn Lambert of Monticello purchased the Monte theatre from former owner W G Bill Glad. Lambert, who owns the building, has recently taken over as temporary manager of the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Lambert
Monticello
The
Monte Theatre
W. G
Bill Glad
Lambert
Engelbart Heads County Extension Council for Year
Marvin Engelbart of Anamosa was elected chairman of the Jones county Extension Service Council for a one year term. Neal Robertson Anamosa is vice chairman Boyd Chatters ton Onslow is secretary Everett Herndon Monticello treasurer. The meeting set monthly sessions and named Citizens Savings Bank Anamosa as depository.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Engelbart
Anamosa
Jones County Extension Service Council
Farm Bureau
Neal Robertson
Boyd Chatterston
Onslow
Everett Herndon
Monticello
Citizens Savings Bank of
Joe Legg
Paul Hugh
Floyd Rogers
Joe Carroll
Cascade
Milton Chesire
Jake Dietiker
Alex Inglis
Wyoming
John Moh
Center Juncetion
Irvin Husmann
Scotch Grove
Marvin Kreger
Olin
Robert Plattenberger
Martelle
County Extension Council
Boyd Chatterton
Milton Chestie
John Mohl
Center Jet
Freese Motors redecorates and reorganizes departments
Freese Motors in Monticello has redecorated and reorganized to create more usable repair and display space. The office moved to the southeast corner, the parts department shifted to the former tractor shop area, and painting has continued for over a week while the shop remains open for business as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freese Motors
Monticello
Freese’s
Mrs. Calvin Reiss Named to Iowa 4-H Club Foundation
Mrs. Calvin Reiss of Center Junction was named a member of the Iowa 4-H Club Foundation at the annual meeting January 24. She has led 4-H in Jones county for five years and once served as Benton county extension home economist. The foundation funds the State 4-H Camping Center near Madrid, with total contributions reaching 427 797 dollars. Jones county 4-H clubs are raising more for the camp through projects like teen hops and bake sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Reiss
Center Junction
Iowa 4-H Club Foundation
Reiss
Jones County
Benton County
Madrid
Dave Hammond
Eldred Reports On Legislative Work Being Done
Iowa legislator Russell Eldred of Jones County says the 59th General Assembly has filed 180 House bills and 130 Senate bills. His Roads and Highways Committee discusses creeper lanes on steep grades and billboard restrictions near interstates. He notes debates on reapportionment and supports the Shaff bill allocating county representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
59Th General Assembly
Russell Eldred
Jones County
Roads and Highways Committee
Eldred
The
Highway Commission
Assembly
Senate
Edwards Redecorating Nears Completion
Edward's Department Store in Monticello nears full completion of a two week repaint and redecorating project. Last week finished work in the men’s wear and shoe departments while owner Arch Edwards hopes to finish the entire store by Thursday or Friday. The adjoining buildings remain open for business during the redecorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward's Department Store
Monticello
Arch Edwards
Groups Can Still Organize Iowa Future Meetings
Joe E. Legg Jones county Extension director reports more than 200 fact sheets ordered by at least 30 discussion groups for the Iowa Future Series meetings next month. Additional sheets are at the county Extension office in Anamosa for those wishing to join studies and share solutions. The program targets group discussion with sizes from two to 40 and aims for 6 to 10 members per group to ensure wide input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Joe E. Legg
Jones County Extension
Anamosa
Legg
Study Groups Appointed for Retirement Home
Jones county Retirement Home committee met in Anamosa on Friday night and elected officers. William Reade of Onslow was named chairman with Ray Embree of Anamosa as vice chairman and John England of Olin as secretary treasurer. A sub committee was formed to study financing and organization with members Eileen Crowder of Olin Robert Livingston of Anamosa and Ralph Orth of Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Retirement Home Committee
Anamosa
William Reade
Onslow
Ray Embree
John England
Olin
Eileen Crowder
Robert Livingston
Ralph Orth
Wyoming
Farm Service Co Adds Propane Gas Service
A notice by Irving Eilers announces Jones County Farm Service Co now offers a complete liquid propane gas service for city or rural residents. The new plant sits in northeast Monticello with Phil Schneider the L&P gas serviceman. Bulk tanks of 500 and 1000 gallons are available for purchase or lease, along with 115 gas pigs or 100 pound cylinders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Eilers
Jones County Farm Service Co
Monticello
Phil Schneider
L&p
Local Families Share Visits and Farm Move
The report notes moving help for the Coggan area by the Vernon and Gilbert Beckers and families. It lists birthday party attendance for Marjorie Ries and multiple Sunday visits including Loren Smith of LaPorte City visiting Hans Mohr and Emma Smith in Hopkinton, Mable Guthrie and family at Farm ley, and Ruth Ann Guthrie with Art Feldmann. Additional visitors include Pat DeShaw and Lee DeShaw with Mrs. Dick Thompson and Craig, plus Lyda Lehmann visiting on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Becker
Gilbert Becker
Coggan
Mike
Mary Beth
Marjorie Ries
Loren Smith
LaPorte City
Hans Mohr
Emma Smith
Hopkinton
Mable Guthrie
Bert DeShaw
Pat
Lee DeShaw
Dick Thompson
Craig
Lyda Lehmann
Nelson's Jewelry Extends Anniversary Sale One Week
Nelson's Jewelry Store in Monti cello extends its 21st anniversary sale to Saturday February 11. Owner Jim Nelson says every item remains discounted across all departments as the event continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Nelson’s
Monticello
Jim Nelson
Aging commission official reports on planned county home in Iowa
Mrs. Eleanor Carris of Des Moines spoke to the Jones county Health Council in Anamosa about the White House conference on aging. A survey group was named to study county needs for a retirement home housing 50 to 100 people with estimated monthly costs of 130 to 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Carris
Des Moines
Iowa Commission On Aging
Jones County Health Council
Anamosa
Carris
White House
Washington D.C
Paul Smith
Embree
Russell Tenley
Olin
J. A. Findlater
Reuel McColm
Monticello
Joe Legg
DeShaws and companions visit towns in region
Monticello and Gary DeShaw of Strawberry Point plus Steve DeShaw and Lyda Lehmann traveled to Mase City Thursday to pick up lumber for a Monticello firm. Sunday Bert DeShaw and Lyda called on Mrs. Dell Green in Hopkinton, while Mr. and Mrs. Frank Helms and Connie visited the Gadient home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Gary DeShaw
Strawberry Point
Steve DeShaw
Lyda Lehmann
Mase City
Monticello Lumber Company
Bert DeShaw
Lyda
Dell Green
Hopkinton
Frank Helms
Connie
John Gadient
Sunday Guests Visit Monticello Area Families
Dolley Kromminga and Fritz Kromminga plus relatives from near Monticello visited Mr. and Mrs. Ben Keith along with Gordon Keith and their sons. Mrs. Wayne Thompson was surprised for her birthday as her family arrived including the Sheppards the Joneses and the Lange family for a Sunday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Kromminga
Richard Kromminga
Near Monticello
Gordon Keith
Ben Keith
Wayne Thompson
Jack Sheppard
Lester Sheppard
Alan
Randy
Russell Jones
Merlin Lange
Executor appointment for Catherine Leytem estate in Jones county
Lawrence W. Leytem named executor of Catherine Leytem deceased of Jones county. Creditors must promptly settle. claims due to be filed with the district court clerk. Publication dates February 2 9 16 1961 in Monticello Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jones County
Catherine Leytem
District Court
Lawrence W. Leytem
Locher, Locher and Strittmatter
Glenn Brokaw
Monticello
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Delhi
Clermont
Elgin
Bud’s
Farmers Co-op
Center Jct
Langworthy Group
Jelmar
State Farm Bureau
Nelson's Jewelry Store
Engelbart
Freese
4-H Club Foundation
Rock of Ages
Aur
Monticello Monument Co
Edwards
Farm Service Co
Health Council
Chester Condit
Mouncene
Dolley
Sheppard
Gamble
Lewis Ireland
Kuriger Bros
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