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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1955

Page

4

Olin Girls Rally To Take Jones County Title

In a tight Jones County tournament final, Olin edged Sacred Heart 44 40 after a halftime tie. Moreland 16 and Strong 14 led Olin while Von Behren added all 14 free throws, Sacred Heart’s Staner scored 23 as Olin held the lead in the second half.

Olin Sacred Heart Lions Q Olin Dixie Moreland Dolores Strong Colleen von Behren H. M. Tomlinson Moreland Strong von Behren Susan Staner Fran Ferring Rosalie Holmes Linda Ferring van Behren Bob Mullen Carol Heeren Ferring Gloria Moore Stoner Holmes Sacred Heart Pee Cane

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Oxford Junction Clinches Jones County Boys Crown

Oxford Junction has secured the Jones County boys title with six wins and no losses. The article notes remaining games do not affect the outcome and mentions standings for Olin and Wyo ming, plus schedules involving Sacred Heart and Morley in related races. Rail explains a yearly shift in which games count toward county races in Wapsie-Eight and Jones County leagues.

Oxford Junction Wapsie-Eight Picture Rail Olin Clarence Lowden Rail Jones County

Monticello squads avenge early defeats over Tipton on home court

Monticello varsity wins 71 64 and the freshman sophomore team 55 24 at home. Carl Egger leads Monticello with 24 points as the Panthers hold a steady early lead then guard the final period to clinch the win. Tipton’s Bill Leighty and Jim Jones each score 16 as Wally Tuetken adds 18 for Monticello.

Monticello Tipton Leo Cabalka Varsity Panthers Carl Egger Egger Panthers Bill Leighty Jim Jones Walker Rumble Chet Christensen Roger Morden Jim Jeffers Wally Tuetken John Shover FT. PF W. Tuetken B. Jansen C. Egger B. Adamson J. Shover M. Wismeier B. Morey D. Volkman FT PF C. Christensen B. Leighty KJ. Jeffers Rte Enee Jones

Church Elects Officers At SS Peter and Paul Lutheran

The annual congregation meeting of SS Peter and Paul Lutheran church elected officers. Deacon Clarence Stadtmiueller. Trustee Paul Hugh. Secretary Vernon Barrack. Treasurer George Heiken re elected.

SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Clarence Stadtmiueller Paul Hugh Vernon Barrack George Heiken

Wayne Homemakers Meet at Hoffmans

The Wayne Homemakers club met at Mrs. Hans Hoffman’s home Tuesday afternoon with 27 members present. They discussed dream house desires and planned storage. Mrs. Gerke Bohlken and Mrs. Carl Folkers led the lesson and slides on storage in remodeled homes were shown. Members voted a $5 donation to the polio fund and refreshments were served.

Wayne Homemakers Club Hans Hoffman Gerke Bohlken Carl Folkers Hoffman Carl Wolken Herman Helgens

Past Noble Grand Club Meeting at Claus Home

Mrs. Pearl Claus and Mrs. Carlton Landis hosted the Past Noble Grand Club at the Claus residence on Monday January 17. President Mrs. Charles Podhaski led the meeting announcing the upcoming installation of Mrs. George Richardson. Bunco with 13 members named Jennie Shelley high and Mrs. Edgar Vernon low followed by salad refreshments.

Pearl Claus Carlton Landis Noble Grand Club Claus Charles Podhaski George Richardson Jennie Shelley Edgar Vernon

Hoffmans Host Pinochle Club Victory and Lunch

George Hoffmans hosted a Coup les pinochle club at three tables last week. Mrs Clarence Rollinger led women and Merlin Rupp led men. low scores went to Mrs Ray Tuetken and Harold Snyder. Dale McDonald won traveling honors, and lunch was served after play.

George Hoffman Clarence Rollinger Merlin Rupp Ray Tuetken Harold Snyder Dale McDonald

Olin and Martelle to clash for Jones cage title

Olin tops Oxford Junction 42 to 40 to reach the Jones county boys basketball final. Martelle beat Morley 44 to 37 in the other semifinal at Wyoming. Hay scored 22 for Olin, Erickson 22 for Oxford Junction, Ketelsen 22 for Martelle, Elred 10 for Morley.

Wyoming Bernard Hay Olin Oxford Junction Miartelle Morley Hay Ken Erickson Galen Ketelsen Martello Gene Eldred Wateey Pah Martelle

Layette Shower Honors Mrs. Hintz at Clarence Hosford Home

Mrs. William Hintz was honored at a layette shower held Saturday January 15 at the Clarence Hosford home with dessert at 1 30. Cards provided afternoon amusement with prizes won by Mrs. Helen Barrack Mrs. Bill Corbin and Mrs. Paul Warner. Other attendees included Mrs. Corbin Mrs. Hosford Mrs. Emma Zimmerman Mrs. Ernest Wahl Mrs. Paul Warner Mrs. Earl Wahl Mrs. Raymond Coyle Mrs. Lester Monk Mrs. Paul Bender and Mrs. Willard Yeoman. The guest of honor received many gifts.

William Hintz Clarence Hosford Bill Corbin Helen Barrack Paul Warner Corbin Hosford Emma Zimmerman Ernest Wahl Earl Wahl Raymond Coyle Lester Monk Paul Bender Willard Yeoman

Colesburg and Delhi Set for Delaware County Final

Manchester reports Colesburg the defending county champ and Delhi the county league winner advanced to a final showdown after Delhi beat Earlville 48 42 and Colesburg topped Dundee 56 45 in semifinal action. Earlville and Dundee meet in the consolation.

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