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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
1
The council set a 12 midnight curfew for teen dances at the Community building and urged sponsoring groups to enforce it with bands. Mayor Linn gained power to hire help for urgent parking meter repairs as a Dutch Elm disease tree removal plan proceeds.
County officials point to wide recreation potential in Jones county as the conservation board becomes eligible for federal funds. The comprehensive plan outlines development of roads public buildings utilities and schools and includes options for future recreation areas to be explored in future Express coverage.
From the official docket of Justice C. F. Shimanek three infractions are listed. William C. Patterson of Omaha paid $14 for speeding. George Snyder of Monticello and Ella E. Neff of Dubuque each paid $10 for failure to yield. John Marugg of Monticello was fined $10 for failure to have control.
Steve Giegerich a Sacred Heart freshman earned a superior rating at the Music Teachers Student Piano auditions held at Drake University Des Moines on January 20. He, 14, competed with eight peers ages 16 to 20 and studied with Mrs Helen Irelan of Dubuque. His selections included Hindemith Zweite Sonate furKlavier, Bach Allemande and Courante from Suite No 5 in G Major and Chopin Black Key Etude Op 10 No 5. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Giegerich of Monticello.
Eriksen was re elected chairman Harold Calvert from Anamosa was re elected vice chairman and Joe Legg of Anamosa was re appointed secretary of the county commission.
Plans completed for Farm Expo 68 to be held Wednesday January 31 in Monticello. The event at the Jones County Fairgrounds Youth Center includes gas heating equipment, fertilizer gear, a gas range demo by Bob Glasener, free lunch, and speeches by Richard E. Albrecht Dr Harvey L Meredith and LeRoy Mosher. Exhibitors include Hosch Implement Wears Schoon Motor & Implement and many chemical and stove firms with prizes for attendees.
The third Rotary adventure film features Don Cooper narrating Lumberjack in Alaska in color. The 7:30 p.m. show on Thursday Jan 25 plays at Central school auditorium. Cooper recounts an Alaskan logger tale from Mount McKinley to Hubbard Glacier with perilous ice pack scenes.
Rex Ricklefs of Ricklefs Dry Goods announces an annual January clearance starting January 26 with bargains galore ending February 3. Advertisement on page B-3 provides complete details in this issue.
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