Jones County outlines 1955 road costs and 1954-54 trends
County Engineer Don Ratekin reports 1955 road expenditures at 596 sixty eight dollars and 596,680 dollars approved by the board. Receipts from gas and use taxes total about 592,846 dollars, down from 1954. 1954 spending reached 591,849.90 dollars with 56,395.55 due Weaver Construction Co. Total grants and grants to roads include 84,388.85 for grading, plus 49,632.23 for contracted grading in townships and 32,076.14 for bridge work and replacement across multiple townships.
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Anamosa
Jones County
Don Ratekin
Board of Supervisors
Ratekin
Weaver Construction Co
Town
Falls
Ratckin
Oxford Township
Clinton County
Third Mission School Session at First Presbyterian
The third session of the school of missions will be held Sunday evening from 7 to 8 at the First Presbyterian church. A panel of six adults including Joe Erler Harold Wilcox Billie Hintz Bob Reed Mrs Donald Morey and Bill Welter will review the book The City. Mrs Frank Walker will lead the devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Missions
First Presbyterian Church
Joe Erler
Harold Wilcox
Billie Hintz
Bob Reed
Donald Morey
Bill Welter
Frank Walker
Leonard Monck Wins Belt Buckle at Poland China Show
Leonard Monck son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Monck of Langworthy received a belt and buckle from Fred Morgan secretary of the Iowa Poland China Breeders association on Saturday at the Towa Poland China show and sale in Cedar Rapids. He was cited for outstanding Poland China showing at the Iowa Fair fast fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Monck
Conrad Monck
Langworthy
Fred Morgan
Lowa Poland China Breeders Association
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Leonard
Iowa State Education Meeting Deliberations in Des Moines
Superintendent Raymond Keller of Wyoming and Robert Deppe of Monti cello high school attended the 1955 Iowa State Education delegate assembly in Des Moines February 4 and 5. Delegates discussed motions to form a cooperative group insurance program, new aid incentives for district reorganization, tax millage requirements, and federal aid for schoolhouse construction. The assembly also named the teacher appreciation plan to fund Salisbury house, reporting $147,000 of $300,000 raised so far.
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Raymond Keller
Wyoming
Robert Deppe
Monticello
Iowa State Education
Des Moines
Keller
Deppe
Jones County Education Council
Education Association
Horace Mann
Assembly
Mae Landis New M.E.C. for Pythians
The Pythian Sisters installation at the Knights of Pythias hall on February 14 installed Mae Landis as most excellent chief with Fannie Milroy as past chief. New officers include Minnie Rickels Carrie Hutton Addie Ireland Hazel Deischer Freida Martinsen Edna Yeoman Lanie Pickett and others. Esther Hearn hosted a luncheon closing a social hour.
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Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Florence Bleadorn
Sophia Lambert
Bonnie Meade
Fannie Milroy
Mae Landis
Minnie Rickels
Carrie Hutton
Addie Ireland
Hazel Deischer
Freida Martinsen
Edna Yeoman
Lanie Pickett
Hester Sinclair
Lena Faust
Hazel Reade
Lula Cass
Alltruistic
Tresa Rohr
Velma Hollar
Olga Stott
Ways and Qneans
Hilda Podhaski
Jessie Hoag
Eulah Blair
Lone Scott
Thais Adams
Richland Farm Bureau Meeting Report Feb 18
The Richland township Farm Bureau met Feb 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schmit. Chairman Schmit reported on the January county board meeting and introduced new insurance representative Harlan Hawker. Helen Tucker and Joe Lege led an illustrated talk on personal growth and self awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Township Farm Bureau Group
Clarence Schmit
Harlan Hawker
Helen Tucker
Joe Lege
George Bohlken
Marion Clark
Nell Sexton Birthday Party Held Tuesday
The Nell Sexton birthday party occurred at the K of P hall on Tuesday February 15. Officers elected were Evaline Lambert president Leona Housman vice president and Trene Claus secretary treasurer. Entertainment included bingo and cards followed by lunch served by a January February birthday committee. Edith Lambert won the door prize.
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Nell Sexton
K. of P. Hall
Evaline Lambert
Leona Housman
Trene Claus
Lizzie Sharp
Myrtle Chapman
Helen Dunn
Vernona Dierks
Grace Balsiger
Edith Lambert
Morley candidate seeks reelection to Jones County Board of Education
Russell from the southwestern district including Jackson and Rome townships files to run again. No other candidates had voiced interest by Tuesday as Joseph Beave notes the post remains open if filed before the 20 day deadline. Terms expiring in 1957 and 1959 are listed for Monticello and Oxford Junction areas. Filing deadlines differ for city town and rural districts.
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Anamosa
Harlan Russell
Morley
Jones County
Leigh Clark
Monticello
Herman Helgens
LeRoy Dirks
Center Junction
Harro Ingversen
Oxford Junction
County School Board
Social Security for Farmers Topic at Township Meetings
County extension director Joe E. Legg announced five Farm Bureau meetings will cover the new social security law for farmers. Each session will feature an outside speaker, a film, and discussion of provisions. townships listed include Oxford February 28 Hale April 1 Fairview April 21 Washington May 19 and Wyoming in November with date to be set later.
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Anamosa
Farm Bureau
Joe E. Legg
Oxford
Hale
Fairview
Washington
Wyoming
Five Percent Pay Raise Proposed for Postal Employees
Postmaster General Sum merfield proposes legislation to Congress to grant $129 million a year in pay raises for about half a million postal workers. The plan would give all employees a five percent raise and create three new salary schedules with seven steps each, protecting against pay cuts and allowing overtime for lower level supervisors.
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Paul Bender
Monticello
Arthur E. Summerfield
Congress
Post Office Department
Postal Field Service
Church Schedules Outline Local Parishes
A listing of multiple area churches with pastors and service times. Amber Presbyterian hosts Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and services 10:15 a.m. Nazarene holds 10 a.m. school and morning worship. Various denominations present Sunday school 9:15–10:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m., plus youth groups and evening activities.
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Amber Presbyterian
William Kaiser
Church of the Nazarene
Ray Sprenger
First Congregational Church
Charles Ellett
Onslow Presbyterian Church
George K. Tjaden
Scotch Grove
Center Junction
Charles E. Hendricks
Windbreaks Prove Value for Jones County Farms
Extension Director Joe Legg highlights windbreak benefits for Jones County farms including reduced heating costs up to 30 percent and better livestock performance. The 1955 agricultural conservation program offers federal aid for tree planting, fencing, and related costs with sign-up through the ASC office in Monticello.
On the Job Again At Maquoketa Police
In Maquoketa 59 year old Carl Enssminger returns to duty after near fatal hit and run injuries while serving as a policeman. He spent almost a year recovering and is now able to report for duty again.
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Maquoketa
Carl Enssminger
Luther League Youth Clinic at St John’s Lutheran Preston
A Sunday program at St John’s Lutheran church in Preston Town opens with a 10 30 a m worship service and includes a youth clinic attended by Luther League officers department secretaries and families Sunday afternoon and evening. Area Brotherhood convenes at Anamosa Lutheran church at 8 p m with Rev William Adix of Manchester speaking on evangelism in home missions. Wives of Brotherhood members invited.
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Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
Luther League
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Preston
Town
Anamosa Lutheran Church
William Adix
Manchester
Brotherhood
Plan Field Clinic Series for Ill Crippled Youths
The S.S.C.C. will run 33 clinics in Iowa from Mar 1 to Nov 15 with medical staff from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Sites include Dubuque and Delaware counties with dates April 3 June 3 and November 4. Referrals from local doctors required for patients under 21. services free.
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State Services For Crippled Children
S.S.C.C
State University of Iowa
College of Medicine
Iowa
Monticello Express
Dubuque
Delaware
Oderwein
John C. MacQueen
S.U.S
Medical Society
University
Iowa City
F.H.A Girls Honor Local F.F.A. Boys in Valentine Party
Monticello Future Farmers of America were honored guests of the Future Homemakers of America chapter Monday evening February 14. The annual event alternates honors between groups. This year featured a Valentine motif with king Jerry Schneiter and queen Lynda Folkers. Attendants included Doreen Streeper Gladys Mellor Naomi Stadtmueller Keith Clark John Bohlken and Glen Paulsen.
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Monticello
Future Farmers of America
Future Homemakers of America
Jerry Schneiter
Lynda Folkers
Doreen Streeper
Gladys Mellor
Naomi Stadtmueller
Keith Clark
John Bohlken
Glen Paulsen
Royal page procession at party for king and queen
A white carpet unfurled for a ceremonial procession led by three pages Janice Kuntz Carla Folkers and Barbara Tobiason in red and white costumes. Approximately 45 guests attended with Mr and Mrs Arch Edwards among the special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Kuntz
Carla Folkers
Barbara Tobiason
Mrs
Arch Edwards
Hay chopper accident claims Audubon man in Montana
An Audubon man named Dale Christian sen was killed instantly in a Montana farm accident when he fell into a hay chopper and his body passed completely through the machine.
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Dale Christiansen
Montana
Express Auction Advertisement Promise
An advertising pitch claims that listing an auction in the Express guarantees broader bidder reach through guaranteed coverage. The message emphasizes Express benefits for buyers and sellers seeking maximum exposure.
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Express
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