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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1954
Page
4
A Monticello Express reader thanks friends and relatives for cards and gifts in a brief local notice. Mrs Robert Lyon of Center Junction signs the message, dated February 1954, reflecting a common community practice in the period.
The Monticello Iowa city council met February 1 1954 in regular session with Mayor Lambert presiding. They approved funds for salaries utilities and various services and adopted Ordinance No 166 prohibiting parking on specified streets with penalties and towing charges.
Hi way Market owner Jim Read lists prize winners from the Grand Opening drawing. Winners receive a free basket of food. Named winners include Mrs. H. L. Wismeier Mrs. Carl Schneider George Seehusen Mrs. August Luckstead Emma Eden C. A. Rhatigan Mrs. Frank Rogers Joe Manternach Mrs. John Helms and Mrs. Wilbert Anders.
Sacred Heart edged Hopkinton 51-49 at Anamosa to reach the sectional final against Monticello, after a see-saw game with lead changes and a decisive late push by Bill Howie. Monticello advanced to face Onslow, while Sacred Heart later ended its season with a loss to Onslow in the championship at Anamosa.
Henry Schone president of the Monticello Community Conservation League named committees for the annual Fish Fry on March 11 at the Monticello Community Building. The event blends entertainment prizes and a standout meal. Serving committee Melvin Sands Clarence Shaffer C J Matthiessen. Prize committee Leamon Scott Alvin Bleadorn Ray Fluckiger. Kitchen committee Fred Kreeb William Matthiessen. Truck committee Donald Brone man Tommy Brighton. Ticket committee Frank Eilers M E Messersmith Jack Beeks Harold Gottleaber Herman Behrends.
The Monticello Sacred Heart girls beat Arlington 56-48 in a tune-up game before the district tournament. Monticello trailed 12-7 after one, 30-24 at halftime, then surged ahead in the third quarter to win as Susan Stoner scored 24, Helms 19, and Tuttle 13 while Arlington’s Johnson led with 27.
In Anamosa district court last week a petition asked for a judgment of 371.60 dollars in favor of M. C. Starry against William Lawrence. Starry claimed he paid 2312 dollars for corn at 1.20 a bushel from Oct 31, 1953 to Jan 1, 1954, but the value delivered did not cover the payment, resulting in an overpayment. Starry seeks the difference plus costs and interest. Also, John Duffy of Maquoketa pleaded not guilty to an operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charge in Anamosa after being arrested Jan. 17. Dean Richard Meyers of Somerset, Penna., was admitted to bail on an OMVI charge after a Beckmann arrest last Monday.
Terry Richardson son of Mr and Mrs George Richardson was honored on his fifth birthday Thursday afternoon with a party at his home. Guests included Danny Read Beverly Siebels Mark Siebels Steven Siebels Patty Susie Hemmer and his brother Jerry Richardson. Games were played and refreshments served with Mrs Donald Siebels and Mrs Helen Hemmer assisting Mrs Richardson. Terry received many gifts.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Schoon hosted a Sunday party for twin daughters Janine and Jeanette on their third birthday. Guests included George Schoon Herbert Husman LaVern Schoon Velma Winkler and Ruth Ann. Prior visitors Thursday were George Cronbaugh and Marvin Ganderson of Wyoming.
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