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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1945

Page

2

Starks on furlough from Wright Field visits Monticello

Cpl. Richard B. Starks stationed at Wright Field Dayton Ohio spent 15 days on furlough with relatives in Springville and will report back February 20. Alva Hinrichs promoted to sergeant at Camp Wolters Texas transfer from Motor pool and new posting noted.

Cpl Richard &. Starks Wright Field Dayton Ohio Monticello Springville Alva Hinrichs Camp Wolterr Texas

Weekend Visitors and Births Highlight Monticello Notes

A flurry of visits and family events fills Monticello as the Redmond and Ballou families host relatives from Cedar Rapids Clarence Center Junction Wyoming and beyond. A baby girl was born to Bert Ballou and wife with grandparents Jansen visiting from Clarence. Teachers and workers relocate to Excelsior Springs for new lab work.

Bert Ballou

Residents Share Visits Across Counties in Weekend Gatherings

Diverse social visits bound families and friends across Dubuque, Olin, Hopkinton, Wyoming, Cedar Rapids, and Waukon. Notable guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jud Nichols and Eliza beth French with Jack Orr, along with Lt. Edward Brokens on a two week leave from Oklahoma City. Local households hosted relatives and birthday anniversaries throughout the period.

William, Thompson Dubuque Jud Nichols Thompson Nichols Charles Schneiter, Jr Cascade Clarence Doll Tommy Onslow Edward Brokens Oklahoma City Okla William Brokens Henry Brokens Lestch Grove

Farewell Party for Zimmerman Couple at Farm

Neighbors held a surprise farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Zimmerman at the Garret Zimmerman farm with Progressive pinochle high scores to Rudy Zimmerman and Mrs. Charles Tuttle. The event followed by refreshments as they prepare to move.

Rudy Zimmerman Charles Tuttle Zimmerman Garret Zimmerman

Patricia Kaye Siebels Birthday Party Held

Mrs. Albert Siebels entertained Monday afternoon for daughter Patricia Kaye’s second birthday. Guests included Larry Kelly, Mrs. Tony Kammerman, Dennis and Judy, John Ferring, Richard Marsh, Mrs. Bennie Kammerman and John, Mrs. Ralph Otten and Shirley, Mrs. Mary Craig and Cathy, Mrs. LaVerne Hoffman and Patricia Sue, Mrs. Everett Lambert and Sharon, and Louis Helms. Patricia received many gifts.

Albert Siebels Patricia Kaye Larry Kelly Tony Kammerman Dennis Judy John Ferring Richard Marsh Bennie Kammerman John Ralph Otten Shirley Mary Craig Cathy LaVerne Hoffman Patricia Sue Everett Lambert Sharon Louis Helms Patricia

Memorial services for Pic Louis Havlichek announced

Members of Monticello Post No 1683 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary are asked to assemble at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening at 7 30 to attend memorial services in a body for Pic Louis Havlichek who has given the last full measure of devotion

Monticello Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Presbyterian Church Pic Louis Havlichek

Julien Dubuque Named After Local Trader

The Iowa city of Dubuque was named in honor of Julien Dubuque a French Canadian trader who obtained permission from Native Americans to mine lead there.

Trader Dubuque Iowa Julien Dubuque

Dad's Night With Castle Grove Royal Rangers 4-H Club

Dale Mardorf and Alva Stadtmueller hosted a Dad's Night for the Castle Grove Royal Rangers 4-H group. Demonstrations in the farm shop included sharpening dull steel bits, power saw cutting, and welding two steel pieces at right angles. Stadtmueller shared a bed-bound machine drawing, while Mrs. Stadtmueller provided refreshments for seventeen attendees.

Dale Mardorf Alva Stadtmueller Castle Grove Royal Rangers Dad Stadtmueller

Mothers Discuss Child Needs at Anamosa Meeting

In Jones county mothers gathered at the Anamosa Community room on Thursday to study basic needs of children. Alma H. Jones from Town State College outlined goals such as building wholesome habits, ensuring physical safety and health, and helping children grow into capable adults through suitable activities.

Jones County Anamosa Alma H. Jones Town State College

Jones county homemakers discuss child growth and home kits

The group notes children need mental growth emotional security and guidance. They suggest home equipment and clothing that foster self-care and responsibility, simple play kits, and age appropriate toys. A technicolor film The Way Nursery School was shown to about thirty attendees.

Jones County

Americans Consume Record Food Per Capita in 1942

Americans ate more per person in 1942 than any year previously recorded, reflecting wartime hunger and steel industry rally. Strong collective push boosted nourishment as households faced rationing and government food programs.

1942

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