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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1956

Page

3

Farm and livestock auctions listed with dates

A series of auction notices for January and February listing sellers like Carl F. Caspers Wesley Waterhouse Nemanmeyer W T Allen Eli Shada Wilbur Colby Larry Martinsen Damon Gray Lucille Von Sprecken Frank Dawes Wesley Tolf Glen Caraway and auctioneers Louie Hanken Durward Gohlmann. Locations include Central City, Anamosa Martello Monticello and Hale Center Jct with starting times from 1 p m to 1 30 a m and notes on livestock and complete closings. The Express urges advertising to draw bidders.

Nemanmeyer W. T. Allen Anamosa Martello Eli Shada Wilbur Colby Aucts

Christmas guest list fills Anamosa homes with visitors

Monticello residents and relatives from Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Oxford Junction, Scotch Grove, Mason City, and other Iowa towns gathered in numerous homes for Christmas visits and meals. A long chain of guests included Ray Eiben, Ben Eiben, Marvin Jacobs, Ray Mond Poppe, John D Poppe, and many Lubben relatives, with trips to Ames and Des Moines as part of holiday socializing.

Anna Lubben Anamosa Arnold Jacobs Ben Fiben Galen Ruth Ed Husmann Mary Darlene John Jimmie Lubben William Lubben Fred Edwin Lubben Monticello Marvin Jacobs Mike Douglas Brenda Scotch Grove Joe Rubey Oxford Junction Lester Ricklefs Alvin Lubben Ray Eiben Mason City L. A. Lubben and Sons Cedar Rapids Mrs Ben Eiben Earl McAllister Cascade Clarence Smith Justin McElmeel Hopkinton Ray Estling Lamont John Besler Manchester al Kelchen Rita Bill Bob Kelchen Castle Grove Theresa Kelchen D. J. Dullea Kelchen Boh Ten Central City

Holidays With Fred Smiths and Canton Relatives

Mrs Gene Edwards and daughter Glenda arrived from Denver to holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Smith and other relatives. Various relatives shared Christmas meals at Canton and nearby towns including Monticello Onslow Maquoketa and Wyoming. Freddie Potter stays with grandmother Mrs Anna Potter to assist on the farm.

Canton Gene Mable) Edwards Glenda Denver Cono Fred Smith Raymond Ralston Stuart Hergert Savanna Ralston Clarence Howell Bud Douglas Wyoming Tom Bearinger Harley Clark Willard Clark Chester Huffman Monticello Billy Clark Donnie Merlin Bickford Maquoketa Dacel Smith Gladbrook Charlie Smith Onslow Gene Edwards Will Ralston Mae Bearinger Hazel Bob Bearinger Donald Bearinger

Aerial Farm Foto Series Continues in 1956

The Express announces the Farm Foto feature will continue in 1956. No. 20 appears on page 2, showing an aerial Monticello area farm. Readers identify farms for a free 8 by 10 photo, with identifyers named in the Express.

The Express Johnny Jones Monticello Ronald Stahlberg Jerry Naylor Scotch Grove

Dramatic rescue near Rickless Dry Goods store

Yvonne Wolf risked life to save a billfold from an awning at Rickless Dry Goods, belonging to Lila Mae Helms, after being tossed onto the awning cover on Armistice Day by Jean Marie Howie. Other items include a green delivery truck incident by Fay Lovells and local holiday notes from Scotch Grove and Monticello.

Rickless Yvonne Wolf Lila Mae Helms Jean Marie Howie

Local Births and Misfortunes Reported in Community

Harold Egger and wife welcomed a daughter Audrey Jean born last Saturday at John McDonald hospital. Leo Beebe aged 25 lost a leg after an accidental knee gunshot by a companion last Saturday. George Besler of Hopkinton was held up by two bandits late Tuesday night. Carl Morning and wife welcomed a baby girl born last Saturday morning, their third child. Lizzie Scott fractured her arm slipping on ice last week. Lewis Graves fractured his left arm coasting on Grand street last Tuesday. Vincent Redmond and wife welcomed a son born last Monday evening, their sixth child.

Harold ,Egger John Mgonald Hospital Audrey Jean Leo Beebe George Beebe Prairieburg George Besler Hopkinton Carl Morning Satrday Lewis Graves Grand Street Vincent Redmond

Hog attack at Cass fence injures man

Last Tuesday Matt Bruce of Cass was fixing a fence when a large hog in an enclosure grabbed his leg and then sank its teeth into his raised arm as he tried to strike.

Matt Bruce Cass Mr. Bruce

Christmas Day Visits Across Cedar Rapids Gatherings

A Cedar Rapids social note lists celebrations with the Crary family hosted by Mrs Hank Siebels on Dec 26 and attendees from Iowa City Mer and Ypsilanti Michigan including Mr and Mrs Carl Eiben Belville Texas Myrwin Knake Strawberry Point Harold Meyer households plus Anna M Gerdes and others.

Anna M. Gerdes Mrs Lee Smalley Ypsilante, Mich Harm Gerdes Strawberry Point Carl Fiben Iowa City Ypsilante. Mich Crary Cedar Rapids Hank Siebels Henry Knake Harold Meyer Myrwin Knake Belville, Texas Carl Eiben Town City Frank McCullom

Christmas Guests Mix at Clark DeShaw Home Scraps

South Fork residents hosted a string of holiday visitors including Russell Larson and family from Manson Leonard Schoon and family Cedar Rapids Mary Schoon Anamosa and other relatives. The day featured Christmas eve gatherings with the Dunlaps Bachert visitors from Davenport and Monticello guests at various homes.

South Fork Clark DeShaw Russell Larson Manson Leonard Schoon Cedar Rapids Mary Schoon Anamosa George Dirks Fletcher Dunlap Bruce Dunlap Davenport E. A. Dunlap

One Can Be a Big Shot Without Being a Big Noise

A concise musing on personal impact noting that influence does not always come with loudness. It suggests quiet effectiveness and subtle leadership can achieve meaningful results without drawing attention.

Christmas Socials and Family Gatherings Across Local Homes

A long list of Christmas visits and dinners across Marion and nearby towns. Families including Behrends, Becker, Jasper, Lang, Strief, White, DeShaw and others hosted dinners or visited relatives in Worthington, Dyersville, Hopkinton, Lost Nation, Farley, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, and Peosta during the Christmas season.

Pete Strief Harry Whitaker LeRoy Beau Dubuque Strief Donald Delaney Ramona Calif Frank Jasper Phil DeShaw Worthington Vernon Becker Larry Jasper Hopkinton Louis Billmeyers Paul Huber Cedar Rapids Bert Steinman Gladys Billmeyer Celester White Thomas Leibolkt Donald and Loras Charles Leibold Mary Joe Farley Thomas Leibold

Tragic Stock Yard Accident Kills Kelley Man

Luther Severtsson of Kelley died after cattle slipped on ice at an Ames stock yard. While standing behind a gate, cattle fell against the gate, knocking him down and causing a fractured skull.

Luther Severtsson Kelley Ames Severtson

Elgin Couple Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Albert Schori of Elgin observed their 60th wedding anniversary. They celebrated with family and friends and remain active in the community and church.

Elgin Albert Schori

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Monticello Express Bolson Cliff Melchert Mission Leo Schemmel C. H. Ferry Chester William Uhlenkamp Curtiss Candy Co Alex B. Stone D.V.M 4Th Avenue Moline Henry J North Sycamore Iowa LaVetta Perrine Eclipse Lumber Co Henry Prull, Jr McLaughlin Nash Ford Pontiac Plymouth Buick Paul Gerdes COLE ALL Steel Monticello Express Steel Studebaker Plueger Garage Towa Lux Royal Hermes Smith Corona Remington Olympia Underwood Duroc Boats Lorance Wilken Clarence Acker Middleton Wis Hampshire H. H. Manuel and Son Center Junction SOBIL Poland Farrow Earl Keegan and Sons Leo Cabalka Ximi Huerter John F. Huerter Kuriger Bros Davidson Monticello Roofing Co Stan Peters Mercy Hospital Kehren Rena Folkers Lutheran Women's Guild Rev Schlueter Thomas John McDonald Hospital August Luckstead Ximii Tobe Hanken Harry Carpenter Carl F. Caspers Wesley Waterhouse J. W. Robins Estate Louie Hanken Anct Larry Martinsen Lew & Harold Bramer Colby and Shada Roy Miller Damon Gray Lucille von Sprecken Ty Mile Hale Frank Dawes Wesley Tolf Glen Caraway Monmouth Durward Gohlmann Fred H. Poppe John D. Poppe Raymond Poppe Will Poppe John Fehners Carl H. Harms Clarence Ricklefs Marvin Beverly Mrs. Carroll Vaughn Darrell Blayney Keith Karen Kathy William Thompson Stanwood LeRoy Board William Grubbs Lafayette Ind R. E. Hil Sr R. E. Hill, Jr Geneva Ray Brokaw Genesea, N Mrs. C. M. Holst of Ralph Bone O. E. York Louise York Long Beach Raymond Marclf Ralph L. W. Marolf Independence Bev Wood of Waterloo Raymond Marolf Charles Luett John McNeilly Oelwein Mrs. Louie Morf Mrs. Henry Kelly Fort Dodge Herschel Drury Suzanne Claude McQuarters L. D. Drury Zwaledale Northwood Will Burrichter Frank Ruggeberg Leland and Lauvonne George Burrichter Ronnie Betty Burrichter Marshalltown Mrs. Burrichter Mrs. J. W. Krause Ankeny Herman Zimmerman Dysart Ronald Smith Glenda Lee Ronald KK. Burns and Sons Ontario Walter Hall Clarence Hal Gene Hall Ulrich Schilt John. Arthur Hall Clarence Ferry Jake Etten Marjorie Steiner Bernice Phelps Henry Bramer Helen Eads Baldwin John Leggett Alice Taylor George Leggett Clinton Winifred Foley Des Moines Harry Stahler John Schlimmer Arthur O'Rourke Milwaukee Alice O'Rourke Genevieve Marjory O'Rourke Ambrose O'Rourke Nancy Tibbits of L. A. Lang Barbara Mary Jane Locher Mrs. J. J. Locher Fred Smiths Tom Berringer Grace Bickford Freddie Potter Anna Potter Aerial Farm Fay Lovells Ray Echternacht Lovells Black Panthers Ray Adams Don Keil Adams Betty Lou Beebé Mary Wilcox Marilyn Landis Patty Podhaski Janis Elaine Mrs. Doniald Moon St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids Lizzie Scott Elsie Grace Noble Coe College T. F. Waddick Clarence McLaughlin Business Cyrus Bort Caroline Sherman Thbn Shelley Sherman Welch Manufacturing Company Henry Alferts Sand Springs Cornfield Blashfield Velma Winkler Ruth Ann Robert D. Joy J. S. Joy Hardin, Mo Clark DeShaws Janana Marsine George Smith Reynold Becker Kenneth Hosch Kay John Smith Ray Murray Lloyd Burdick Wayne Thompson Florian Becker Paul Behrends John Shannon Marion Bernadette Jasper Helen Digmann Vernon Melchert Kenny Hosch Gilbert Becker Debbie Camp Leonard Wood Beckers Janann Smith Richard Becker Mike Gudenhauf Gerald Weber DeShaw Ella Nabor Dyersville Willie Behrends Arthur Holub Bud Shumann Henry Paulsen James Brankan Anota Brunkan Phil Winters Robert J. Lang Camp Hale
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