Two New Civil Actions Filed in Jones County Court
In the past week D W Meredith sues Lillie J Meredith seeking power to deed a lot at Anamosa for his insane wife and merchantable title for both. The Thelma Aldrich case, by her friend William Aldrich, v Leslie Reade Harry Reade and Ray Adams, alleges a minor plaintiff was injured near a Cities Service filling station on Aug 31 1945. The claim cites a negligent truck collision causing serious injuries and medical costs totaling 117 10 139 and seeks 2500 plus 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
D. W. Meredith
Lillie J. Meredith
Anamosa
Thelma Aldrich
William Aldrich
Leslie Reade
Harry Reade
Ray Adams
Cities
Aldrich
18 year old Hinrichs registers with Selective Service Board
Arthur G. Hinrichs of Martelle was the only 18 year old to register this week with the Jones County Selective Service. The next board meeting is scheduled for 10 30 Monday morning. Board secretary Mrs Leo Holub said the office will remain open Saturday to compensate for New Year s Day closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Hinrichs
Martelle
Jones County Selective Service Board
Leo Holub
Births in Local Hospital Week Two Newborns Named Wirtner and Mesch
Two babies were born at the hospital in the past week. Mr and Mrs Vernon Wirtner welcomed a son at 12 30 on January 2. Mr and Mrs Nick Mesch of Hopkinton welcomed a boy on December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Wirtner
Nick Mesch
Hopkinton
New Truck License Issued to Northwestern Bell at Anamosa
In the past week the County Treasurer sold a single truck license to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Anamosa. The office of Pon Ruhl reported the transaction and noted the license number and payment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Anamosa
Pon+Ruhl
Ofice
Marriage License Issued for Harold Brown and Maxyne Curtis
The district court clerk issued a marriage license in the past week to Harold Brown aged 25 and Maxyne Curtis aged 26, both residents of Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brown
Maxyne Curtis
Anamosa
V F W Plans Its Next Meeting
Monticello Post No 1683 V F W and Auxiliary set a regular business meeting for Wednesday January 9. They plan to initiate several new candidates and report on charity efforts including hospital aid and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Louise Field
Veterans’ Hospital
Schirk General Hospital
Knoxville
Des Moines Hospital
National Tuberculosis Association
Post
Auxiliary
National Home “Kiddies” Fund
Sacred Heart School Opens January Second
Sacred Heart School opened January second with plans for the Mission collection at the first CSMC meeting of the year. A declamatory contest for speech students will be held late in spring as an elimination event. Father Lorenz showed the film Oliver Twist to the students and they thanked him afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
CSMC
Father Lorenz
Oliver Twist
Dickens
McDonell Home Destroyed By Fire Near Coggan
The McDonell family near Coggan faced a devastating loss as their Castle Grove area home burned Sunday. Fire started from an overheated furnace, preventing removal of valuables. dwelling insured for 1200 dollars and contents for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Thomas McDonell
Coggan
Farmers Mutual
Monticello to Host Northeastern Iowa Music Contest
Monticello will host a district prelim for 750 plus students from 15 schools April 6 and 7 with Marion as the site for the state contest April 26 and 27. Boyd Shannon named district manager. Monticello Public Schools ranked high in state music with numerous first and second place entries last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Marion
Boyd Shannon
Iowa High School Music Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Shannon
Cedar Falls
Nashua
Strawberry Point
Vinton
Waukon
Elfrieda Ortgies
Alice Clark
Charles Kreeb
Richard Sutherland
Dick Bonwell
Ione Smith
Miriam Hansen
James Wirtner Monticello's First 1946 Baby
A son born January 2 1946 at 12 30am at John McDonald hospital to Mr and Mrs Vernon Wirtner weighs 7 pounds 1 ounce and is named James Vernon He joins siblings Kenneth LeRoy 7 and Janet Ruth 13 months The mother is Betty Leytem A machinist Mr Wirtner works at Franklin Equipment Their home is on North Maple Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Vernon Wirtner
James Vernon
Kenneth LeRoy
Janet Ruth
Wirtner
Kenneth
Janet
Betty Leytem
Franklin Equipment Company
Maple Street
Joseph Paul Fleming
Paul Fleming
Monticello
Marine discharged after Philippine campaign service
Donald R Maire is released from the U S Marine Corps and discharged with 56 points for his Philippine campaign participation.
Jones County Farmers Sign 223 Soil Conservation Plans
More than 16 percent of Jones county farmland is to be used for soil conservation in 1946, says Ray Naylor district chairman. Sixty-eight additional farm plans were signed this year, totaling 223 mapped plans, with about 150 more farmers using one or two practices in cooperating programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Ray Naylor
Scotch Grove
Naylor
AAA
IRS to aid farmers in 1945 tax revisions in Jan
An Internal Revenue Service representative will visit Monticello January 7 to help farmers and others prepare 1945 income tax estimate revisions and returns. Those who did not revise estimates must submit revised estimates by January 15. Returns and payments may be filed by March 15. Checks go to the Collector in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Monticello
John H. Wegersley
Internal Revenue Division
Internal Revenue
Des Moines
Wegerslev
Jones County
Cedar Rapids
Federal Buildings
Congress
Cars Collide When One Swerves On Ice Near Langworthy
Icy highway 151 north of Langworthy on December 24 caused a minor accident when E G Healey of Dubuque braked to avoid a turning car at Fred Hanken junction. His vehicle swerved and was struck by Max Schrader’s car. Healey’s wife suffered a nose injury and his sister two cracked ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langworthy
G. Healey
Dubuque
Fred Hanken Junction
Healey
Max Schrader
Albert Schrader
Rex
Jon
Schrader
Leigh Clark Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Leigh Clark, who underwent major surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids two weeks ago, is back home for New Year’s Day. He will need two weeks of rest before returning to his shop. Mrs. Jud Nichols is convalescing at home after severe pneumonia. Her daughter Mrs. Clarence Doll is with her, with other daughters Mrs. Charles Schneiter and Mrs. William Thompson assisting from Dubuque and Cascade over the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Clark
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Jud Nichols
Clarence Doll
Charles Schneiter
Cascade
William Thompson
Dubuque
Final Reports Show TB Seal Sales Reach $492
Final figures from the Nat ional Tuberculosis Association Christmas Seals drive show a net income of $492.77 after $4.25 postage. Of 500 letters mailed, 420 returned by December 81 with eleven Monticello organizations and one individual contributing $5 health bonds to supplement sales. The funds go to the county and national associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tuberculosis Association
Rex Ricklefs
Pay 695 On Old Age Plan
The Social Security Board reports rising benefit recipients in the Dubuque area with 372 widows and children and 695 retired workers and their wives receiving about 20 465.75 monthly. In the past year 505 claims were filed and payments go to aged dependent parents of deceased fully insured workers as well. Applicants must file a claim to receive benefits, either in person or by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Board
H. T. Thorson
Dubuque
Thorson
Army discharge note for Cpl. Alfred Fitzsimmons at Fort Monmouth
Cpl. Alfred A. Fitzsimmons son of Mrs Mary Fitzsimmons Monti cello was honorably discharged from the army on December 19 at the 1260th Separation Center Fort Monmouth New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred A. Fitzsimmons
Mary ‘Fitzsimmons
Monticello
Fort Monmouth
N.J
1946 Tax Cuts Take Effect Reducing Withholding
Treasury release says 1946 income taxes drop by about 5.92 billion nationwide, with single workers earning 25 dollars a week seeing 70 cents or more withheld less. The reform aims to ease war to peace transition, delay some payments, and cut corporate rates from 40 to 38 percent while eliminating the excess profits tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Two New Teachers Take Over Schools
County Superintendent Joseph Benvo announces two new teachers. Mrs. Charles Luett assumes duties at Lovell No 3 school starting Wednesday, replacing Ruth Pinkerton who is now Mrs. Wright. Mrs. Ne Moss will teach Pleasant Hill in Clay township, replacing Lorraine McMahon who has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Benvo
Charles Luett
Lovell No. 3
Ruth Pinkerton
Wright
Ne- Moss
Pleasant Hill
Clay Township
Lorraine McMahon
County War Dead Totals Forty in World War II
Jones county records from the Iowa State Historical Department show forty war dead in World War II. The death rate is 2 per thousand, below the state average, with 7,218 from Town killed across the war, more than twice World War I. For each thousand residents, 2.76 gave their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa State Historical Department
Mrs S J McNell Dies In Chicago
Mrs S J McNeill wife of Dr S J McNeill of Chicago died at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago on December 25 after ten days illness. Born in Canada 69 years ago she served as a nurse in Europe during World War I. She married Dr S J McNeill in Chicago 27 years ago and is survived by their daughter Helen. Three brothers Will Robert and A J H McNeill of Monticello reside locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. McNeill
McNeill
Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
Canada
Europe
Helen
Express Readers Housing Service Seeks Local Listings
The Express invites Monticello residents to list available rooms apartments or houses with the newspaper. Include availability size furnishings rent bath private or shared cooking heat utilities and whether children are accepted. Listings may be submitted by phone letter or in person at the office to help newcomers find living quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
The
Express
Eleven county service members discharged this week
Eleven county servicemen and women were discharged this week by the district court clerk. Among them are Donald Richard Maire a Marine Corps corporal discharged December 18, after serving as a cook in Leyte and southern Philippines campaigns. He earned the Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbon and the good conduct medal. Other honorees include Claude Fothergill a PhM l released December 1 from Minneapolis separation center, serving at various hospitals and aboard USS Laporte APA 151. Private John G Schoon discharged December 24 from Fort Leavenworth. Robert C Wilcox discharged December 21 after service in the European theater with the good conduct and World War I Victory medals. Roland G Buell who served in the Aleutians earning the ATO and good conduct medals, discharged December 14. Paul J McDonald with service in the Rome-Ardennes and northern Apennines earning the American Campaign Medal and European Theater ribbon with two stars plus the Purple Heart and good conduct medal. George R Allam discharged November 30 with the ATO, American Defense and World War II Victory medals. Alfred A Fitzsimmons discharged December 3 as corporal with American Defense and Theater ribbons, European Theater ribbon, Distinguished Unit Badge, Oak Leaf cluster, Bronze Arrowhead, good conduct and WWII Victory medal. Clarence J Donovan discharged December 19 as a T/5 and entitled to American Defense, Philippine Liberation ribbons and good conduct medal. Raymond A Maruge discharged December 11, wearing Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbon and good conduct medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Richard Maire
Marine Corps
Leyte
Philippine
Claude
Charles
Fothergill
Minneapolis
USN
John G. Schoon
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Robert C. Wilcox
Pfe
Roland G. Buel
Aleutian Islands
ATO
McDonald
Paul J. McDonald
Rome-Are
Apennines
George R. Allam
Alfred Fitzsimmons
Normandy
Ardennes
Rhineland
Europe
Alfred A. Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Philippines
Ryukyus
Clarence J. Donovan
Raymond A. Maruge
Employees Under Withholding Plan Enters Effect
The plan started Jan 1 for all state employees and subdivisions and school districts. Salaries after Jan 1 are subject to 1 percent withholding matched by the employing agency. Excludes contractors who haul school children and workers earning under 50 dollars per calendar quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lown
Hatchery Sold to Four Partners in Monticello Area
The Monty Hatchery in Monticello changed hands on January 1 with Mrs. Mary Podhaski selling her interests and stock to former employees Harry and Trene Starks, Leo Hosch, and Lawrence Hosch. New owners will continue the egg and poultry business with prior experience cited by Hosch and Irene Starks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Hatchery
Monticello
Mary Josephine Podhaski
Harry and
Trene Starks
Leo Hoseh
Lawrence Hosch
Randolph
Neb
Podhaski
Leo Hosch
Irene Starks
William Podlaski
Three County Traffic Deaths Mar Past Year
Three Jones county traffic fatalities in 1945 raise Iowa’s total to 870. Cedar Rapids man Byron Bollinger, 39, killed Feb on highway 151 northeast of Anamosa. James McQuillen, 28, died Feb 24 in a car truck crash east of Monticello on highway 51. Charles Spahr, 10, struck while crossing near Castle Grove Sept 10. Two other Jones county accidents nearby. Anamosa couple Wright Frazier killed when hit by a freight train near Lisbon. Gas rationing linked to rising fatalities. Polk tops with 26 deaths, state injuries exceed 6,000 in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Byron J. Bollinger
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
James McQuillen
Monticello
Charles Spahr
Castle Grove
Charles Edward Spahr
Harry D. Slauson
Sand Springs
Delaware County
Wright Frazier
Lisbon
Des Moines Register
Dickinson
Isumboldt
Fayette
Adair
Madison
Jefferson
Taylor
van Buren
Polk County
Scott and
Dubuque
Mrs Hodson Heads Clothing Drive
Mrs. Hodson named auxiliary chairman of the National Victory Clothing collection running January 7 to 31. The national goal aims for 100,000,000 garments plus shoes and bedding as American contributions. Hodson will cooperate with the local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hodson
National Victory
Hodson
Doxsee Promoted at Naval Base Seattle
George C. Doxsee son of Mr and Mrs C A Doxsee is promoted from Hospital Apprentice to Pharmacist s Mate third class at the Naval Air Base Seattle Washington. He has served at the base for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Doxsee
C. A. Doxsee
Naval Air Base
Seattle
Wash
Jones County Board Names Chair and 1946 Committees
The Jones county board of supervisors met at Anamosa courthouse on January 20 1946 naming Harm J. Dirks of Scotch Grove as chairman. The board set standing committees and supervisor district assignments for 1946 and approved depository limits for county funds across several banks. Official newspapers for 1946 were Monticello Express Anamosa Journal and Anamosa Eureka. Deputy appointments by county officers were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Anamosa
Harm J. Dirks
Scotch Grove Township
Henry F. Adams
William J. Bailey
Lee Crain
IH. J. Mayberry
Mr. Dirks
Dirks
Monticello Express
The
Anamosa Journal
Anamosa Fureka
Jones County
Books for Russia drive seeks English classics at Monticello library
Harlan Miller announces ongoing collection through January 31 to aid Russian relief. Donations accepted at Monticello Public Library. aim for English language classics, modern Anglo American works, and older classical authors. Bible and technical books not needed. good condition requested. book plates available. Russian libraries face long waiting lists for English titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Books For
Russia
Harlan Miller
Des Moines Register
Monticello Public Library
Miller
Great Britain
United States
B.C. Roberts
Monticello Public
Roberts
Also Mentioned on This Page
V.F.W
McDonell
Jones County Supervisors
Monti
Supt. Shannon
James Wirtner
Donald’ R, Maire
U. S. Marine Corps
Maire
Jones
Roland Dasenbrock
H. C
Keseberg
Marion Clark
J. F
Elwyn May
Clarence Schmitt
Howard Soper
William Walderbach
Robert Edwards
Alvin Byerly
Helena Behnken
Bertie Gross
Wendy Marek
George Heiken
John McNamara
Lynn Clark
Harold Darrow
Bert Ballou
John Welter
Thomas Faust
Richard Hanken
August Dirks
Tom Shover
E. W. Brashaw
Dale Wink
Lewis Tarbox
Ray Kromminga
Max Specht
Fred Heiken
John Eden
Henry Stademueller
Fernando Kromminga
Grover Benischek
Ellwood Kirkpatrick
Howard Kirkpatrick
L. J. Christopherson
Clarence
John Rathman
Charles Turner
Anthony Henak
Freeman Ethinghe
Harry Kostachek
Gust Hoyer
Fred Koranda
Oxford Junction
Art Lincoln
Wyoming
William Stanton
Bernard
Treasury Department
S. J. McNell
Ll Jones
County Recorder
Mrs. Hodson
Board
Adams
Lovell
Richland
Bailey
Greenfield
Rome
Hale
Crain
Jackson
Oxford
Washington, Clay
Mayberry
Cass
Wayne
Fairview
Specht
Jones Couery
Monticello State Bank
Citizens Savings Bank
Citizens State Bank
Cascade State Bank
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Onslow Savings Bank
Union Trust and Savings Bank
Sam Revner
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