Monticello Births Noted in Local Hospitals
Three births reported in Monticello area with mention of parents Reinhart J. Eggers Galen Alexander and John Ward. Anamosa Mercy Hospital welcomed Michael Joseph Leonard born Feb 15 to Marcus Leonard and Marus Oltmann Monticello. Onslow Cedar Rapids hospital saw daughter born Feb 9 to Lester Null and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Reinhart J. Eggers
Monticello
Galen Alexander
Olin
John Ward
Anamosa
Marcus Leonard
Michael Joseph
Mercy Hospital
Louis Leonard
John Oltmann
Onslow
Lester Null
Cedar Rapids
Calendar of Events for February in Monticello Area
A local events list outlines activities from February 19 to 26 including a Harp concert at St Matthew Lutheran church and multiple meetings at Oddfellows hall Community building Farm Bureau and Extension office. Special events feature a Valentine party at Strawberry Hill school and a Wyoming school dedication ceremony February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Wyoming
Aleutian Islands
Sievers
Methodist Church
Wyoming Community Club
Wyoming School
Unclear Vehicle Listings In Anamosa Monticello Region
Fragmentary February ledger lists names John W Mortensen Patrick Rudolph Flack Harold Salts John H Freese and places Anamosa Monticello Dearborn Monti cello Anamosa Feed Mill and various brands Chevrolet Ford Oldsmobile referencing truck lines tractors and cars with no complete context or dates.
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John W.mortensen
Anamosa
Ford
Harms Way Truck Lines
Monticello
International Tractor
Patrick 3. Dearborn
Chevrolet
Rudolph Flack
Anamosa Feed
Mill
Harold Salts
Oldsmobile
John H. Freese
Wedding Licenses Issued to Dorge and Rees
Feb 15 courthouse records show William Herman Dorge and Sara E. Rees both of Anamosa of legal age obtain marriage licenses.
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William Herman Dorgejoh
Sara E. Rees
Anamosa
Arnold D Burkholder Fined for Stop Sign Violation
Arnold D Burkholder of Platteville Wisconsin was fined $2.50 plus costs for a stop sign violation.
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Arnold D. Burkholder
Platteville, Wisc
Wartburg seminary students study prison chaplain work
Wartburg seminary students from Dubuque are taking a course in prison chaplain work at the Anamosa men's reformatory under Rev. Walter Wigger. Participants include Eric Biedermann Mason City B F Mirtz Clinton Okla Donald Groskreutz Wells Minn and John Paul Dexter Gilman II. The graduate students began the program on Tuesday February 7 and will visit weekly, following January internships by two Dubuque university theological students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque University
Nomination Papers Filed For Soils Post In Jones County
Nomination papers were filed for John G. Lane of Cascade and Irvin C. Sievers of Wyoming to run for the Jones County Soil Conservation district commissioner seat. Elections will be held February 29 at the Farm Bureau building in Anamosa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Existing commissioners John Shover and W F Robertson remain, with Dillon W Story as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
John G. Lane
Cascade
Irvin C. Sievers
Wyoming
Jones County Soil Conservation District
Dillon W. Story
Farm Bureau
Anamosa
Joe Cathy
William Stanton, Jr
Bernard
Kenneth Howie
Monticello
LaVern F. Guhl
Olin
Lane
Washington Township
Okinawa
South Pacific
St. Peter's Parish
Temple Hill
Knights of Columbus
Massachusetts
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Collins
Farm Bureau and
Soil Conservation District
Cascade Telephone Company
John Shover
W. F. Robertson
Story
Onslow School Bids Approved for New Three Room Addition
The Onslow school board approved bids totaling 48 740 for a new three room grade school addition. Peterson Brothers Garnaville won general construction 38 700 reduced to 35 500 after options. Monticello firm Staner and Reynolds low bid plumbing heating 9 250 reduced to 8 990. Allen Appleby Manchester low bid electrical 4 250. Construction to start March 1 and finish Sept 1 1956 with 50 000 bond approved last fall.
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Onslow
Walter Wagner
Peterson Brothers of
Garnaville
Staner and
Reynolds
Monticello
Allen and Appleby
Manchester
Second Breakfast For Lent Planned
Howard Hicks of the Presbyterian church will give the sermonette at the all faith breakfast in the Congregational church activity rooms Wednesday at 7 am. It is the second in a Lent breakfast series for men with others planned each Wednesday morning. Seventeen attended the first breakfast last week with Rev. Sterling J. Baldwin of St. Luke's Methodist church as speaker. Rev. Charles Ellett of the host church invites all local men to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hicks
Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church
Sterling J. Baldwin
St. Luke's Methodist Church
Charles Ellett
P.T.A. to Elect New Officers at April 19 Meeting
The Monticello P T A will elect and install officers for 1956 57 at its final meeting of the year April 19 Fathers night. Boyd Shannon will moderate a panel on Standards of Education with Ed Cox Dr Earl H DeShaw and Elton Copley. The Royal Mantis barbershop quartet will perform. About 60 attended theThursday night meeting at the Masonic Temple.
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Monticello
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Roy Miller
Boyd Shannon
Ed Cox
Earl H. DeShaw
Elton Copley
The
Royal Mantis
Miller
Otto Smith
Beverly Brendes
Lyman Perkins
Past Noble Grands To Meet Tonight
The Past Noble Grand club hosts a meeting at the Oddfellows hall this Monday at 8 o clock. Hostesses Hulda Robinson Louise Luck and Florence Bleadorn will assist.
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Noble Grand Club
Oddfellows Hall
Hulda Robinson
Louise Luck
Florence Bleadorn
Center Junction Club Enters National Community Improvement Contest
Center Junction Woman's Club votes to enter the National Community Achievement contest for town recreation area improvements. The entry highlights facilities like tennis courts and a skating rink plus last summer's Korn Karnival, with sponsorship by the General Federation and Sears Roebuck foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center’ Junction
Center Junction
Fea
Tured
General Federation
Sears- Roebuck Foundation
Farmers Union official voices wider farm program needs
Kenneth Shuman of Topeka speaks to about 50 farmers in a county Community building outlining that soil bank proposals are only part of a broader farm program. He explains Iowa must grow to 2,500 members for a charter and notes legal action to control the old Farmers Union while criticizing the Farm Bureau and praising the National Farmers Organization's growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Farmers Union
Washington
Kenneth Shuman
Topeka
Kan
National Farmers Union
Shuman
Leonard Kula
Jones County
Iowa
Old Farmers Union
Fred Stover
Hampton
Stover
Farmer’s
Farm Bureau
Wall Street
National Farmers Organization
NFO
F.U
Cascade: Woman Hurt in Crash
Cascade: Anita V. Manternach was injured but not seriously in a Thursday afternoon crash on highway 136 two miles southeast of Cascade. Her 1953 sedan struck the rear of Milton B. Hughes’s 1952 pickup, with a possible nose fracture and cracked ribs cited by deputy sheriff Lawrence LaBarge.
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Cascade
Anita V. Manternach
Highway 136
Here
Lawrence LaBarge
Jones County
Milton B. Hughes
LaBarge
Brotherhood Week Observed Across Monticello Churches
Brotherhood Week sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews will be observed February 19 to 26 in Monticello area churches with observances in city town and rural congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Monticello
Scotch Grove Man Hurt When Truck Overturns on 38
Irvin Husmann, 31, of Scotch Grove, was hospitalized Thursday afternoon after his pickup overturned on highway 38 about a mile east of Monticello. He suffered a concussion and possible hip injuries and was unconscious for about seven hours. A flat rear tire may have caused the accident. one of two dogs riding with him was killed. A wrecker righted the truck and released the surviving dog. Highway Patrolman Carter and Chief Gilmore investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Husmann
Scotch Grove
Monticello
Husmann
Ruling On Charges In 4 Fatal Crash Delayed Today
Monticello truck driver Ernest McElmeel faced two charges improper passing and failure to yield in the four fatal crash near the Fillmore bridge on Highway 151. He pleaded not guilty and his defense sought time for a written statement. If found guilty his license suspension would be considered. Rev Eugene Becker and three Dubuque youths were killed.
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Dubuque
Monticello
Fillmore
Ernest McElmeel
J. Edward Whalen
McElmeel
Whalen
Eugene Becker
Cascade
Me Elmeel
Fillmore Bridge
Highway 151
Des Moines Tour Planned by Jones County Farm Bureau
A planned Des Moines bus tour for Jones county Farm Bureau women is set for March 13. A chartered 37 passenger bus will carry participants at $3.85 per ticket sold in advance. The itinerary includes coffee at the Iowa Farm Bureau building, Betty Baker show, psychiatric clinic, municipal airport, Colonial Baking plant, and Younkers model home department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Betty Baker
Hotel Savery
Broadlawns Hospital
Colonial Baking Company
Younkers Model Home Department
Olin Fish Fry Draws 250 At Legion Hall
About 250 people attended the Legion post fish fry Friday night. Richard Eyestone, sales chairman, called the annual event successful at the Legion hall featuring haddock fillet as the main course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
American Legion Post
Richard Eyestone
The
Legion Hall
Haddock
Starlighters Hold Tryouts For Sisters Under the Skin
Monticello amateur group the Starlighters invite interested actors to a 8 p.m. tryout tonight in the Community building for parts in the play Sisters Under the Skin set for contest presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
the Starlighters
Correction of Monticello divorce ruling clarifies ownership and support
The Monticello Express reports a May 23, 1955 judgment in the divorce of Wilma Fitzsimmons vs William Fitzsimmons. Judge J E Heiserman awarded Wilma sole title to the residence and required William to pay $50 monthly child support and remaining debts including a $3,700 note. The court also ordered Wilma to take furniture, assume medical bills, and continue paying other indebtedness while reducing William's note payments to the Monticello State Bank to a $500 balance before full responsibility ends. The custody of the minor child was granted to Wilma.
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The
Monticello Express
Wilma Fitzsimmons
William ¥. Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
the Express
J. E. Heiserman
Helserman
William Fitzsimmons
Monticello State Bank
Three Monticello Men Face Lascivious Acts Charges
Three Monticello men charged with lascivious acts with a 16 year old Monticello girl were arraigned in Jones county district court and given 10 days to plead. William Walter Simmons was released on bail. Robert DeWald and Donald Eugene Harris remained jailed. Beam faced a separate driving while license suspended charge with $100 bond. Two men pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and were fined $300 each, with licenses suspended and liquor books revoked.
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Jones County
Monticello
William Walter Simmons
Robert DeWald
Donald Eugene Harris
Robert Eugene Beam
C. F. Shimanek
Justice of the Peace
Kenneth Carter
Charles Penningroth
Cédar Rapids
Melvin Eugene Gehl
Cascade
Michael Frances Brady
Gehl
Brady
Day of Prayer Draws 90 At Congregational Church
About 90 women attend the World Day of Prayer service at the Congregational church on Friday afternoon. The theme is One flock one shepherd with American Indian decorations. Mrs Cecil Goettsch organist. Ushers include a trio and Lang Mrs Alvin Jones and Mrs Harold White. Representatives from Evangelical and Reformed Methodist Presbyterian and Congregational churches attend.
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Congregational
Cecil Goettsch
Vance Stead
Orvin Yeoman
Robert Savage
Lang
Alvin Jones
Harold White
The
United Services
Robert Appleby
Lyman Perkins
Dick Long
Floyd Kephart
Arch Edwards
Henry Folkers Breaks Arm in Fall at Farm Home
Henry E. Folkers, 48, fell while doing chores at his farm home on February 16. His right arm splintered above the elbow and he was taken to St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, where surgery was performed and he remains hospitalized.
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Henry E. Folkers
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar. Rapids
Folkers
Farm Bureau Institute Kicks Off in Anamosa
About 125 people attended the first of three Farm Bureau institutes in Anamosa. Dale Nelson outlined four program areas including legislative work and public relations. Groups later debated prepared questions and elected secretaries to report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Farm Bureau
Dale Nelson
Officers Elected At NFO Meeting In Jones County
About 250 farmers attended the February 9 NFO gathering at the Memorial building sponsored by Washington Richland townships. Officers elected include Washington: John Lane chair Eugene Callahan vice chair Verdon Gavin secretary Cletus Hughes treasurer. Richland: Francis Manternach chair Gene Redmond vice chair FE L Herndon secretary-treasurer. Whitewater: Alvin Cigrand chair Bill Graham vice chair Nick Beringer secretary Ambroise McDermitt treasurer. Speakers included Noel Moentz Dale Kremer Walter Hoppe and Art Hoover.
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Cascade
National Farmers Organization
Memorial Building
Jones County
Washington
Richland Townships
Washington Township
John G. Lane
Eugene Callahan
Verdon Gavin
Cletus Hughes
Richland Township
Francis Manternach
Gene Redmond
National Farmer Union Organizer to Speak at Bernard
Kenneth Shuman national organizer for the Farmers Union will be the principal speaker at a Bernard meeting on February 23 at 8 p.m. The event, held at the M and H company show rooms, aims to promote the organization's membership drive across eastern towns.
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America
Shuman
Towa
Farmers Union
Bernard — Kenneth Shuman
Topeka
Kan
H. Company
Couple to observe 50th Anniversary in Anamosa
Mr. and Mrs. Will Siebels of Anamosa celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home on February 15. Anna Zimmerman and Will Siebels wed February 15, 1905, at Wayne Zion church. They have five children: Clarence, Elmer, Verne, Ervin, and Laura Monck.
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Anamosa
Will Siebels
Anna Zimmerman
Wayne Zion Church
Mardorf
Clarence
Elmer
Verne
Amber
Ervin
Conrad
Laura) Monck
Langworthy
Jones County Shrine Valentine Party At Strawberry Hill School
Anamosa hosts a Valentine party tonight with a dinner at 6 30 p m served by Hadassah circle Congregational church. Cedar Rapids Shrine Chanters provide entertainment for attendees at Strawberry Hill school Anamosa.
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Anamosa
Strawberry Hill
Hadassah
Congregational Church
Cedar Rapids
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Noble
Starlighters
Iowa State College
Rotary
Strawberry Hill School
Goodland Chemicals Agriculture
Army
Neil Sexton
K.P. Hall
Young Farmers Clinic
Russell Meade
N.F.C
Alcoholics Anonymous
Delphian Club
Monticello Public Library
Courthouse Records
Justice Court
Candidates Lane
Pete Sievers
Army Engineers Corps
Hale Wapsie Boys Club
Onslow School
P.T.A
Masonic Temple
James A. Bender
Browns
O. R. Yeoman
Ray Stumbaugh
Carl Poppe
Farm Bureau Institute
Poppe
Robert Gerdes
Glen Orcutt
Fred Engleking
Farm Bureau Organization
Floyd Hodgden
Oxford Junction
Jones County Group
I.F.B.F
Lester Abbott
Harlan: Russell
Boyd Frantz
Martelle
Harlan Russell
Brotherhood
Don Gilmore
Carter
Jones County Farm Bureau
Express
Henry Folkers
St Farm Bureau Institute
Farmers and Farm Bureau
Ilf.b.f
Soil Bank
Milt Grosenbach
Fieldman
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