Ten Year Memoir Sketches Monticello News
Obituaries, retirements and local notes recount the death of John E. Bateman at John McDonald Hospital and his status as Monticello’s oldest business man. Ernest T. Landis becomes Monticello Express foreman, replacing Milton Leonard who joined the navy. John Perrine buys out his restaurant 46 years ago. Winter strains include 22 below zero and cellar fire to protect stored produce. Three births at John McDonald Hospital: a son to the Brokaw family, a daughter to the Holmes family, and a daughter to the Chapman family. Monticello joins a nationwide light reduction order effective Feb 1 to conserve coal and fuel. Mrs. Raymond Pruit suffers burns from a boiler accident while doing laundry. The semester honor roll lists Herman Diers as top with 97. Two Jones County schools receive electric lighting: Castle Grove No. 4 and Cass No. 7 under teachers Ella Rickels and Mildred Schoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perrine
John Heisey
Sheriff Eichhorn Among Candidates for Iowa Highway Board
Sheriff Henry Eichhorn of Anamosa is listed with a group of candidates seeking appointment to the Iowa Highway Commission. The field includes several hopefuls as the selection process proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eichhorn
Anamosa
Iowa Highway Commission
Monticello News Briefs Highlight Local Events
Mrs Margaret Tobiassen dies of pneumonia at her daughter’s home in Wayne township. John McDonald hospital former superintendent Milton Thoeni to teach 15 lesson first aid class at Monticello Public School. Herman Hanken to hold a closing out sale in late February. Monticello greenhouse night watchman Mike Hogan notes midnight temperature at minus 32. Arch and Mrs Grimes welcome son Thomas born January 22. Grimes is Monticello Public School superintendent. Hopkinton couple sell their home to George Herington and move to Arkansas. Four men inducted into Maples Inn Rotary club X Ray Childress Tom Hamilton Carl Hodson William Tuetken. Otto Burrichter attends Chicago Auto Show. Standing Rock Horse Co offers 40 head of broke horses for sale at Anamosa stock pavilion February 3 starting at 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Thoeni
John McDonald Hospital
Monticello Public School
Rotary Club
Maples Inn
X-Ray Childress
Tom Hamilton
Carl Hodson
William Tuetken
Standing Rock Horse Co
Stock Pavilion
Anamosa
Newly Elected Officers Installed at Rebekah Lodge
Newly elected officers of the Rebekah lodge were installed by district deputy Miss Neva Starks. The lineup includes Noble Grand Jessie Abel, Vice Grand Mrs Ed Rice, Secretary Mate Siemering, Financial Secretary Mrs Sarah Hosford, and Treasurer Mrs Amanda Hosford. Also, Koop and Hicks dissolve February 1 by mutual consent, with Koop traveling south for health and Hicks and Guyan forming Hicks and Guyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Neva Starks
Noble
Jessie Abel
Ed Rice
Mate Siemering
Sarah Hosford
Amanda Hosford
Initiation at Masonic Lodge Ends With Lunch Service
The event drew a large crowd as Spence and Warren Lux of Hopkinton led initiatory rites Tuesday night. After the ceremony, attendees were served lunch following a period of quiet evacuation. Separately, Smith Condit purchased the Jackson creamery at Amber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Spence
Warren ‘Lux
Hopkinton
Smith Condit
Jackson
Amber
Wayne 4 H Club Sets New Monthly Meeting Date
After roll call the girls prepared rolls and a Swedish tea ring to start the meeting. Carla Folkers presided as the business session discussed purchasing a camera. The club changed meeting dates to the fourth Wednesday of each month. Talks and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Folkers
4-H Club Demonstrations and Meeting Actions Noted
Demonstrations were given by Mari lyn Folkers and Sharon Zimmerman at the 4-H club meeting. Lynda Folkers and Shirley Hoult handled refreshments. Janice Walderbach hosted the January meeting and led a vote to raise funds for an eastern tour. Additional demonstrations and talks were presented by Mary Kay Chesire Mary Lee Edwards Mary Paul Mary Dasenbrock Janice Walderbach Carole Grassfield Toni Grafft and Judy Lubben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Folkers
Sharon Zimmerman
Lynda Folkers
Shirley Hoult
Janice Walderbach
Cluo
Mary Kay Chesire
Mary Lee Edwards
Mary Paul
Mary Dasenbrock
Carole Grassfield
Toni Grafft
Judy Lubben
Club Shares Lunch Packing Tips at January Meeting
Club members learned to pack a good school lunch during the January 8 gathering at Sharon Hanna’s home. Marilyn Hoppe presided while talks and demonstrations were given by Marilyn Hoppe Lois Stolte Judy McConaughy and Sharon Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Hanna
Marilyn Hoppe
Lois Stolte
Judy McConaughy
Fairview Farmerettes Hold January Meeting at Lurkens Home
January meeting of the Fairview Farmerettes was held at the home of Phyllis Lurkens with Lurkens presiding Joyce Watson and Margo Ruhl gave demonstrations and talks detailing club activities and plans for the year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Farmerettes
Phyllis Lurkens
Joyce Watson
Margo Ruhl
Madison Merry Maids Plan Cookie and Pie Sales
Janet Steuri presided at the January 8 regular meeting at her home. Plans for an upcoming pie bake sale and cookie sale were made. Committees were named: pie bake sale Betty Cross Kathy Catlett Madonna Manning Shirley Steuri Janet Steuri. cookie sale Janice Plueger Janice Catlett Betty Steuri Betty Cross Madonna Manning. Demonstrations were given by Kathleen Dirks Janice Plueger Betty Steuri and Marlene Dirks. Recreation was led by Janice Catlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Steuri
Betty Cross
Kathy Catlett
Madonna Manning
Shirley
Janice Plueger
Janice Catlett
Betty Steuri
Kathleen Dirks
Marlene Dirks
Sunshine Girls Meet Led by Luella Rickless in January
Jeanette Wilcox hosted the January 22 Sunshine Girls meeting with Luella Rickless presiding. Mrs. Harry Paul sen and Mrs. Arthur Wilcox named garden leaders as the club voted to donate 2 to the March of Dimes and consider a tour. Talks and demonstrations by Jean Bohlken Elaine Luella Rickless and Jeanette Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Wilcox
Luella Rickless
Harry Paulsen
Arthur Wilcox
Jean Bohlken
Elaine
Regular meeting sets dates for games and trip
A regular meeting on January 13 approved basketball game dates and chose a committee to arrange more games. Applications for the Massachusetts exchange trip were distributed. Leaders discussed fertilizers and livestock feed rations. Next meeting will be at Larry Marten sen's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Martensen
Fairview Club Discusses Livestock Nutrition
At the January meeting led by Dennis Larson the Fairview Thunderbolts discussed livestock nutrient needs. Bill Ruhl demonstrated livestock feeding and Charles Vernon delivered a talk. Five new members joined: Bill Catlett Larry Catlett Allen Joslyn Terrance Jensen and James Caswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Larson
Bill Ruhl
Charles Vernon
Bill Catlett
Larry Catlett
Allen Joslyn
Terrance Jensen
James Caswell
Club
Four H Club Meeting Highlights Jan 10
Billy Wilcox hosted a meeting on January 10 with four H T-shirts handed out. A discussion on nutrients for livestock was led by seven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Wilcox
Jones County Social Security Benefits Rise in 1953 Totals
Dubuque regional official H T Thorson reports Jones County residents received 501 beneficiaries in December 1953, with monthly old age and survivors payments totaling 18 670 dollars. Retired workers dominate the rolls though many groups receive uneven sums across the year, signaling broader national growth in benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
H. T. Thorson
Dubuque
Thorson
Monticello School Faculty Honors Mrs Johnson
The Monticello public school faculty held a surprise layette shower for Mrs. William Johnson at the Rickels apartment on Thursday evening. Hostesses included Beverly Brendes Janice Lampe Ethelyn McCulloch and Charlene Thedens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Public School
William Johnson
Rickels
Beverly Brendes
Janice Lampe
Ethelyn McCulloch
Charlene Thedens
Johnson
Earl Griffith
Carly Ross
Helen Guyan
Barbara Petersen
Esther Young
Shirley Lindeman
Irma Herman
Vivian McNeill
Pauline LeClerc
Paul Lumpa
Augusta Melsha
Les Linn
John Shover
Robert Deppe
Gene Taylor
Theodosia Pulver
Social Events Roundup of Jan Parties and Birthdays
Local social page reports multiple gatherings. MR AND MRS PAUL SCHNEI ter hosted a Saturday card party with Pinochle. high for ladies Mrs LaVern Nagel and Elmer Jacobs low for ladies Mrs Melvin Hein and Willis Harms. The Neighborhood birthday club met at Mrs Fred Butschi's home on her birthday with various guests and card games. The Girls Athletic Association surprised Mrs William Johnson at school with a baby bassinet. Gerd Frull celebrated his 78th birthday with relatives visiting and cards. refreshments served. Lawrence Brockhohn was surprised for his birthday with family and friends and cards. Mr and Mrs Randy Ganfield were surprised at Loren Freese’s home for a party honoring Ganfield. Monday guests at Herman Folkers’ home celebrated Mrs Folkers' birthday with many relatives and friends. drinks and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Schneiter
LaVern Nagel
Elmer Jacobs
Lyman Lanphear
Melvin Hein
Willis Harms
Fred Butschi
Girls’ Athletic Association
William Johnson
Gerd Frull
John Prull
Heinrich Prull
Eilert Prull
Adolph Dierks
Ben Thuman
Fred ‘Hanken
Will ‘Wenger
C. J. Gerdes
Arthur Riedel
Richard Riedel
Marie Prull
John ‘Reuter
Ben Engelbart
Eric Owen
Gaylord
Terry and
Phillip
Mary Owen
Barbara Guyan
Lawrence Brockhohn
Carl Brockhohn
Marion Dirks
Carl Ricklefs
John ‘Rieken
Anamosa
Floyd Carpenter
Earlville
Brockhohn
Randy Ganfield
Loren Freese
Mr. Ganfield
Delta Dek Club Dessert Bridge Gathering Recaps Prizes
Refreshments followed an evening of cards at Mrs Clarence Matthies sen home. Guests included Mrs Glenn Jones Mrs Wilbur Cartano and Mrs L D Barrack. Prizes were won by Mrs Jones Mrs Joe Barron and Mrs Cartan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Dek Club
Clarence Matthiessen
Glenn Jones
Wilbur Cartano
L. D. Barrack
Jones
Joe Barron
Cartan
Local travelers return from Florida and Arizona trips
Mr. and Mrs. J H Smith and Mr. and Mrs W Barnes arrived home January 29 after a month touring Florida. Mr. and Mrs Henry Prult Harry Prult June Henrichs and Bob Buol came back after two weeks visiting Yuma Arizona and Los Angeles residence of R H Prull. On return they stayed with Henry Prull's daughter Mr and Mrs Donald Wagner Santa Ana California. Miss Wilma Wright and Miss Mary Myers spent Thursday in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Smith
W. Barnes
Florida
Henry Prult
Harry Prult
June Henrichs
Bob Buol
Yuma
Ariz
Henry
R. H. Prull
Los Angeles
Henry Prull
Donald Wagner
Santa Ana
Calif
Wilma Wright
Mary Myers
Cedar Rapids
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The
Express
John E. Bateman
Monticello
Mr. Bateman
Ernest T. Landis
Monticello Express
Milton Leonard
Navy
Clarke Brokaw
Elmer Holmes
Mr. and
Mrs
Paul Chapman
United States
War Production Board
Raymond Pruit
Herman Diers
Herman
Castle Grove
Ella Rickels
Cass No
Mildred Schoon
New Colgate Dental Cream
Colgate
Hollywood
Lustre
Papi i
Schultz Bros. CO
Frank Eilers, Jr
Kelly
Ryan
Kelly Ryan Equipment Company
Blair, Nebraska
Freese
Menticello, Lowa
Margaret Tobiassen
Frederick Helgens
Wayne Township
Herman Hanken
Mike Hogan
Monticello Greenhouse
Arch B. Grimes
Thomas
Grimes
Thomas Blanchard
George Herington
Arkansas
Otto B. Burrichter
Dodge and Studebaker
Chicago
Koop and Hicks
Koop
George Guyan
Hicks and Guyan
Mary Locher
Estella Zimmerman
Coy
Clara Haeussler
Scotch Grove
P. M. Himebaugh
Mesdames Hefner
Ed Hicks
Hanken
Tecter
Deitrick
George Stuhler
Kempf
Shipman
Overing
Elmer Hicks
Jennie Warner
Wayne 4-H Club
Jackson Wise
Morley
Madison
Merry Maids
Sunshine Girls
Richland Wildcats
Fairview Thunderbolts
Lovell
Kuriger Bros
Iowa
Manhattan Island
Manhattan
Herman Stutt
Neee ‘Hargrave
Guy ‘Byerly
R.P. Clark
L. A. Iverson
Henry Adams
Margaret Nelson
George Mardoff
John Arduser
W. B. Clark
Carl Wolken and Sons
Mardorf
Duane Martin
Cascade
Donald Newton
Town City
Richard Finson
Herbert Plueger
Herman Folkers
Herman ‘Helgens
Herman Helgens
Ed Helgens
Essie
Paul Revere Life Insurance CO
Massachusetts Protective Assn, Inc
Ghostleys
Minorca
Capitol Srain
White Rocks
White Rocks Cross
Monty Produce and Hatchery
Smitty
Super Valu
Wilson
Franks
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