Don Leggett Captures Featherweight Title in Cedar Rapids
Don Leggett the Scotch Grove boxer won the featherweight title at the Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves finals before 4,000 fans. He knocked out Eldon Archamboult in the final after formerly stopping Al Rodriquez and defeated Irvin Anderson in earlier rounds to reach Chicago with seven other champions. Leggett trains under Hite Par ken near Scotch Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Leggett
Scotch Grove
Leggett
Chamions
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
al Rodriquez
O¢elwein
Eldon Archamboult
Waverly
Alex Fidler
Legsett
Irvin Anderson
Traer
Mike Carnahan
DeWitt
Anamosa Golden Gloves
Duke
Milt Cashman
Cascade
Buddy Boyle
Clarence Haifley
Washington
Cashman
Anamosa
Leslie Leggett
Don
Tommy Eden
Hite Pareken
Leggett Farm
Scotch’ ‘Grove
Hanken
Louie
Cooking Expert Frances Speidel Announces Express Cooking School
Frances Speidel, a nationally known home economics expert, will conduct an Express cooking school at the community building on March 1 and 2. She emphasizes exhaustive testing of recipes and equipment to ensure reliable results and avoid kitchen disasters before a large audience. Speidel has led cooking schools in Iowa Illinois Minnesota and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Speidel
Speidel
Iowa
Ilinois
Minnesota
South Dakota
Methodist Women Hold Annual Tea at Local Church
More than 125 invitations issued for the Annual Fellowship Tea of the Methodist church. Committees named, program in preparation. This annual event is held in thousands of Methodist churches nationwide. Date locally set for February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
United States
Norm Clark Seeks Re Election To Local School Board
Norman E. Clark circulated a nomination petition for re election to the local independent school district board of education. He is the only incumbent with a term expiring and has served three years. Election set for March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman E. Clark
Board of Education
Clark
Delores Poppe Named to Office in 4 H Club
Nine girls organized a 4 H club at the Otto Daneman home. Delores Poppe elected president with Wanda Siebels as vice president Dorothy Danneman secretary treasurer Pauline Siebels news reporter Edna Hinrichs historian. Members include Eleanor Siebels Maxine Poppe Evelyn Martin Johanna Kehren. Next meeting at Wanda Siebels March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Danneman
Joyce Porter
Harold Hartman
Eloise Kuhns
Anamosa
Nelores Pop
Overcoats to Be Given To Needy by Stuhlers
Stuhler's Sons Geo clothing department runs a charity ad offering discounts on in stock overcoats and accepting old coats for donation. Old coats turned in will not be kept by the company but given to relief agencies in Jones County to supply the poor and needy for the remainder of winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Geo, Stuhler’s Sons Company
Express
Stuhlers
Jones County
Gas Company Installs Large Reservoir in Cedar Rapids
The Town Metered Gas company of Cedar Rapids installs a 1,000 gallon storage tank in the alley west of the Goudy cafe kitchen. Gas will be piped to the cafe and four apartments of Mrs. William Podhaski, with potential outages expanded to other neighborhood buildings as subscribers contract. The fuel is supplied in gaseous form through outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Metered Gas Company of
Cedar Rapids
Goudy Cafe
William Podhaski
Coggon Child Loses Eye in Hunting Accident
Richard Waterhouse 5, son of Pearl Waterhouse, south of Coggon, lost his left eye after a Sunday hunting accident. The 32 caliber bullet remained in his head at St. Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids. brothers Calvin Albert and Arlo were witnesses as George Waterhouse reported the ricocheted shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coggon
Richard Waterhouse
Pearl Waterhouse
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
George Waterhouse
Richard
Calvin
Albert
Arlo
Mr. Waterhouse
Lenten Services List Speakers For Monticello Churches
Monticello Lenten services sponsored by Congregational Methodist Re formed and Presbyterian churches held at the community building each Wednesday at 7 30 p m through Holy Week The speaker lineup includes Armin H Tendick Ralph Supplee Stanwood James K Delahooke Anamosa Benjamin T Schwab Anamosa Dr Samuel Garvin Dubuque Cedar Rapids William A Jacobs Monticello Dr David J Berger George Woodall and Good Friday services at 2 p m in cooperating churches Also notes Mr and Mrs Merle Knight and daughter of Marion visited last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Armin H
Anamosa B P W Club elects officers at first meeting
Anamosa civic group formed elects Don Goodman president with Albert Ament Hugh Deininger and others as officers. Three Monticello members attend Iowa Federation meeting in Des Moines to hear Josephine Schain discuss war and peace economics and postwar adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Anamosa
Don Goodman
Scott Hardware
Congregational Church
Albert Ament
Aments’ Dry ‘Goods
Hugh Deininger
Citizens Savings Bank
Cecil Benner
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
G. B. Kinser
Anamosa High School
Robert Morrison
Ford Dealer
Lee F. Loyer
Ben Franklin
Monticello
Kurt Estate Auction Offers Farm Stock and Machinery Near Cascade
J and R Kurt announce the closing of the Peter Kurt estate with a Tuesday sale on a farm midway between Cascade and Monticello along highway 151. The listing includes 24 horses, 90 cattle, 93 shoals, 4000 bushels of corn, 1000 bushels seed oats, 60 tons timothy hay, 140 tons ensilage, 12 Holstein cows, Hereford calves and steers, 200 Leghorn chickens, a farm dog, a Model A Ford Tudor, a Pontiac sedan, and a range of equipment. More details appear on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kurt
J. and
R. Kurt
Cascade
Monticello
Highway 151
the Express
Court Finds For Defendant In Hog Purchase Suit
In Anamosa Judge J E Heiserman ruled for defendant T J Harckerson in a suit by D S Andre and F J Dicous over buying 10 hogs claimed cholera immune. Plaintiffs sought 156 08 for purchase and 65 for care and transport amid hogs dying from disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre-Dicious
Anamosa
D. S. Andre
F. J. Dicious
T. J. Harckerson
J. E. Heiserman
Fifteen Local Boys Enter Boy Scout Tenderfoot Rank
Fifteen local boys were accepted as tenderfoot Boy Scouts at a public investiture in the community building last Thursday night. The ceremony was led by Ray Clark. New tenderfeet include Bud Griffith Dale Griffith James Mann John Wenger Jr James Wenger Gene Taylor Dick Sutherland Wayne Claus Dean Claus Don Howland Bill Schrove Earl Boots Ray Clark Bob Clark and LaVerne Hubbard. Eight E Locher reports the troop now has 29 Scouts and notes three more are needed to form a full troop urging interested boys age 12 or older to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Clark
Bud Griffith
Dale Griffith
James Mann
John Wenger, Jr
James Wenger
Gene Taylor
Dick Sutherland
Wayne Claus
Dean Claus
Don Howland
Bill Schrove
Earl Boots
Bob Clark
LaVerne Hubbard
Locher
Boy Scouts
Plaintiff Wins In Test Case On Farm Rental Laws
Judge J A Heiserman ruled for plaintiff E W McNamara in the first of its kind case against tenant Thomas A Kula over rent notices. The dispute centered on McNamara renting to Austin Spahr and Kula’s plan to stay or move pending a written notice requirement before November 1 to break the lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Heiserman
E. W. McNamara
Thomas A. Kula
McNamara
Kula
Austin Spahr
Judge Takes Case Under Advisement in Foreclosure Case
Judge J E Heiserman yesterday heard the foreclosure action brought by A D Corcoran and Anna C Corcoran against Helen Gray administratrix of the estate of John B Gray. The judge took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Heiserman
A. D. Corcoran
Anna C. Corcoran
Helen Gray
John B. Gray
Perrine Buys Caspers Cafe in Monticello History
John Perrine has purchased Caspers Cafe from Caspers who bought it three years earlier. Perrine plans to sell soon and return to farming. Perrine’s cafe career spans 42 years with a three year break at National Hybrid Seed. he recalls 12 broken window lights when moving in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sys
Carl” Caspers
Caspers Cafe
John Perrine
Caspers
Perrine
National
Hybrid
Monticello
John H. Heisey
Joe Percina
Anamosa
John
Nowadsky Wins Beer License for Caroline's Tavern
Frank Nowadsky will operate a beer tavern at Caroline's location after March 1, replacing the current tenancy of Mrs. Caroline Pater. He had sought a move from Sycamore street to First street, but after neighborhood complaints the council initially refused. The council later granted a beer license for the establishment at Caroline's tavern, with Mrs. Pater's lease set to expire late this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nowadsky
Caroline Pater
Caroline
Nowadsky
North Side
Sycamore Street
First Street
Balster
Night School Commercial Classes Open to Public
Superintendent A B Grimes calls all interested in free night commercial classes to report at seven sharp next Monday February 19. Instructors include Charles I Hickman from the CCC camp in Monticello and the evening program aims to provide free instruction to the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Grimes
Charles I. Hickman
CCC
Monticello
Derailed Milwaukee Locomotive Repaired Near Franklin Plant
Three hours were needed to rerail a Milwaukee road locomotive and tender after a derailment on the Franklin Equipment Company sidetrack. The engine No. 1226, weighing 110 tons, was back on track by 6 PM after wheels and drivers were replaced with heavy rails. a passenger train was routed to a side track during the delay. The locomotive was on a 143 run from Calmar to Marion and had derailed previously at Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Franklin Equipment Company
Franklin
Deay
Anamosa
Calmar
Marion
University of Dubuque A Cappella Choir Sunday Concert
The University of Dubuque A Cappella Choir of 60 voices tours for the 14th time to present a sacred program at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 8 p.m. under Dr. Noel J. Logan. The repertoire spans 300 years from Praetorius to modern Russian and American motets and anthems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel J. Logan
Mus. D
University of Dubuque
Presbyterian Church
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Freiburg Passion Players
Nebraska State Diamond Jubilee
Logan
Department of Music
Praetorius
Palestrina
Bach
Mozart
Beethoven
College of Liberal. Arts
Samuel Richard Gaines
Boston
Mass
Young Republicans to Organize at Banquet
Two hundred in mates of the Men's Reformatory and 29 guests heard the inside of the athletic situation at the annual reformatory sports banquet in the institution last Thursday night. With Alex Fidler acting as toastmaster and Dempsy Jones concluding the program, the dinner provided guests two and a half hours of entertainment while inmates enjoyed the climactic event of the season's sports. The institution's orchestra complemented the program with a greeting by Warden Foss Davis and talks by department heads and inmate managers. Three tumblers led by George Nissen, Xavier Leonard, and Bob Perry performed a strength act. Joe White gave a novel drum number. Speakers included Lee Van Kirk, Bill Blanche, George Walker, Walter Schwank, and Mr. Jones, plus 13 inmates. Rev. P. J. Behan gave the invocation and Rev. E. A. Schlamann offered the benediction. The banquet marks the fourth social event of the season, limited to male athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Reformatory
Alex Fidler
Ring
Dempsy Jones
Cedar Rapids
Foss Davis
George Nissen
Xavier Leonard
Bob Perry
Williamsburg
University of Town
Joe White
Lee van Kirk
Co. A. Rife
Bill Blanche
George Walker
Walter Schwank
Anamosa High School
Mr. Jones
P. J. Behan
E. A. Schlamann
Warden Davis
Berniece Havlichek Receives Nurse Cap at Cedar Rapids Ceremony
Miss Berniece Havlichek of Monticello along with Annamale Gutzeit and Irene Lightfoot of Onslow received nurse caps in a Sunday ceremony at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids. The event marks the completion of probation for first year nurses after passing exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berniece Havlichek
Monticello
Annamale Gutzeit
Irene Lightfoot
Onslow
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
P. T. A. Meeting Tonight at School
The Monticello public school junior high assembly room hosts a 7 30 p m P T A meeting focusing on The Movies and Your Child by Boyd Shannon and Mrs C G Thomas. Refreshments planned by Mrs S F E Guyan Mrs I T Landis and Miss Freda Cornelius. Open to the public and aimed at third grade night with parent attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Monticello
Boyd Shannon
C. G. Thomas
S. FE. Guyan
I. T. Landis
Freda Cornelius
Prade
Four new district court filings reveal notes and guardianship action
The last week saw four new district court filings. Raymond L Lawrence seeks $205.71 plus interest and fees from Albert Osborne and the Town Board of Social Welfare on a 200 note secured by Scotch Grove property. The Monticello suit by Monticello State Bank targets James F Lahey and J J Locher for 1686.17 on an 1800 note tied to Monticello Florence and Fred Koranda actions. Amelia Michels asks guardianship for her mother Jane Hanna citing unsound mind. Kathleen Hayes and Marcella O Rourke R N depart for Chicago to take positions at Lewis Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. Lawrence
Albert Osborne
Town Board of Social Welfare
Martha Osborne
City National Bank of
Clinton
Scotch Grove Township
County
State Welfare
James F. Lahey
J. J. Locher
Mattie McAleer Lahey
Monticello State Bank
Mattie Lahey
James Lahey
Monticello
Florence
Fred Koranda
TL. C. Coon
N. J. Coon
Amelia Michels
Jane A. Hanna
Hickenlooper Will Speak at Jones County Republican Dinner
Cedar Rapids Lieutenant Governor Hickenlooper will speak at the Jones County Young Republican dinner on February 22 in Monticello. Officers plan a permanent organization with a dinner for ages 21 to 36 and a social hour afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Republican Club
Jones County
Monticello
TE. W. Brashaw
Hanken
Herbert Cox
Genter Junction
Charles Ireland
Anamosa
William Reid
Onslow
Republican County Central Committee
Warren J. Rees
Select Jurors For Next Term In Anamosa Court
Petit jurors for the March term to convene in Anamosa March 4 were announced by Leigh Pearson clerk of the district court. Jurors will convene March 11 at 10 a.m. Judge H. C. Ring of Cedar Rapids will preside. Listed jurors include Monticello Marguerite Aitchison Emil Burrichter Richard Hanken F W Kreeb John Leggett Iola Milroy Ed Redmond Harry Schneider R C Secoon Albert C. Smith Lena Steiner Anna Valanta Cascade Gerald Dunne Arnold Manternach George Meadow Wyoming Mrs Frank Byerly Klaud Dick Henry Gerdes Harry Kedley Gordon Marshall Langworthy Fred H. Poppe Onslow Alice Connley Tom Jensen Anamosa Ida Lake Mrs Fanny Miller Robert M Peet Elsie Popenhagen John Behnken W W Bixler Imogene Brady Carlton Barnard Guy Byerly C H Cortney Mrs J A Dumont Mrs Jesse Hansen Mrs Henry Hults Bell Johnson Oxford Junction Harry Kostick Lucy Peckosh Rose Wosoba Evelyn Allen Myrtle Biddick Anna Carrington Martelle L C Armstrong Roy Hakes Olin Joe F Clay Alma Story Morley Laura Switzer Mechanicsville John Mulherin Clarence Oscar Dethman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Leigh Pearson
District Court
H. C. Ring of
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Marguerite Aitchison
Emil Burrichter
Richard Hanken
F. W. Kreeb
John Leggett
Iola Milroy
Ed Redmond
Harry Schneider
R. C. Secoon
Albert C. Smith
Lena Steiner
Anna Valanta
Cascade
Gerald Dunne
Arnold Manternach
George Meadow
Wyoming
Frank Byerly
Klaud Dick
Henry Gerdes
Harry Kedley
Gordon Marshall
Langworthy
Fred H. Poppe
Onslow
Alice Connley
Tom Jensen
Ida Lake
Fanny Miller
Robert M. Peet
Elsie Popenhage
John Behnken
W. W. Bixler
Imogene Brady
Carlton Brainard
Guy Byerly
C. H. Cortney
J. A. Dumont
Jesse Hansen
Henry Hults
Bell Johnson
Oxford Junction
Harry Kosticheck
Lucy Peckosh
Rose Wosoba
Evelyn Allen
Myrtle Biddick
Anna Carrington
Martelle
L. C. Armstrong
Roy Hakes
Olin
Joe FE
Clay
Alma Story
Morley
Laura Switzer
Mechanicsville
John Mulherin
Clarence
Oscar Dethman
Monticello to Host West Branch in Eastern Town Conference clash
Monticello high school hosts West Branch Bears in an Eastern Town game Friday after Monticello recovered from a skid in the Jones County tournament. Local junior high game precedes at 7. West Branch Druin Jeffries returns from football injury boosting the Bears as a scoring threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Hirh
West Branch Bears
Hird Carers
Emil Klumpar
Harkinton
West DP Ranch
Minotaurs
Leren Jeffries
Invaders
Jeffries
Hirgh
West Branch
Bears
Goettsch Leads Cooperative Discussion At Forum
Cecil Goettsch spoke before the Men's Forum at the Franklin Equipment company office Monday night guiding a discussion on cooperatives. The next semi monthly session will be led by James Maurice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Goettsch
Franklin Equipment Company
James Maurice
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Delores Poppe
Heads Wayne 4-H Club
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Yousse
Wenger
Donald Heeren
Henry Heeren
Childress Motor Co
Elect Goodman
Miss Schain
Germany
Japan
Kurt
B. P. W. Club
Plaitiff
Carolyn
Franklin Equimment Plant
Presbyterians
Dubuque
Kathleen Hayes
R. N
Marcella O’rourke
Lewis Memorial Hospital
Brashaw
C. Goettsch
Men’s Forum
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