Monticello to Enter Golden Gloves Prelims Monday
Eleven Monticello fighters train seven weeks for the Golden Gloves prelims in Anamosa with sponsor Farris Biggart. Top entrant Tommy Eden led last year’s Anamosa run, while Vernon Eilers and Clarence Aldrich headed the diverse weight classes with several seasoned and debuting boxers from nearby towns.
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Monticello
Farris Biggart
Farris
Anamosa
Anamosa Eureka
American Legion Post
Cascade
Solon CCC
Oxford Junction
Maquoketa
Olin
Central City
Center Junction
Mount Vernon
Mechanicsville
Tommy Eden
Tommy
Coe College
Vernon
Fuzz” Eilers
CCC
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Aldrich
Bob Moncrief
Fritzie Behrends
Diz Moncrief
Verdie Richardson
Gus Deering
George Nordman
al Fitzsimmons
Hermie Behrends
Fuzz Eilers
Corcoran Sinks 34 as Sacred Heart Fends Off Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Corcoran scored 34 of Monticello Sacred Heart’s 37 points but Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception edged them 47 to 37. Neery added 25 for Cedar Rapids in a tight contest with Jill Neely limited by Henry and strong Shield defense.
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Dorothy Corcoran
Monticello
Sacred Heart
Immaculate Conception
Cedar Rapids
Neery
Schumper
Henry
Neely
Wolfe
Bader
Haag
McKeever
Maxine Nordman
American Legion Activities of Week in Monticello
The American Legion in Monticello held a fish fry with 1400 tickets sold and served wall eyed pike. The pool and billiard tables were renovated by Pete Vernon and Vincent Redmond. Meetings occur on the second and fourth Mondays with a social segment. State Commander Vic F Sieverding to speak at a county meeting on February 27, inviting all posts. A Tucson observatory photographer can detect light from a 100 watt bulb as far as New York City.
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American Legion Boys
Monticello
Legion Hall
Herman Egger
Herman Hoffman
Jack Beeks
A. P. Lambert
Legion
Pete” Vernon
Vincent Redmond
American Legion
Vic F. Sieverding
County Legion
Montigello
Sieverding
Steward Observatory
Tucson
Ariz
New York City
Loop Games Friday Schedule
West Liberty visits Monticello U High plays Anamosa West Branch travels to Tipton for Friday matchups.
Four More Loop Tilts to Facing Oxford Jet in Season
Monticello basketball schedule shows four more loop tilts as the Minotaurs prepare for West Liberty on Friday. Oxford Junction looms in the prelims with Monticello’s county tournament move seen after a 12 game win streak. Upcoming dates include Feb 3 at West Branch, Feb 10 at U High, Feb 17 hosting Anamosa, and Feb 24 at Mount Vernon with further bouts against West Liberty and Mt. Vernon.
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Monte High
West Liberty
Tipton
Mt. Vernon
West Branch
University High
Minotaurs
Anamosa
Mount Vernon
Monte
Oxford Junction
Monticello
U. High
Cedar Rapids I C topples Sacred Heart in close finish
In a boys basketball mix, Cedar Rapids I C beat Sacred Heart 32 to 30 while later Sacred Heart lost 87 to 47 to Cedar Rapids I C in another game. District results show Monticello defeating U High 19 to 16 and Anamosa besting West Branch 22 to 17. West Liberty over Tipton 15 to 14 and Oxford Junction defeating Wyoming 28 to 11. In girls action Oxford Junction beat Wyoming 15 to 11.
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Cedar Rapids
I.C
Sacred Heart
Monticello
U. High
Anamosa
West Branch
West Liberty
Tipton
County Oxford
Wyoming
Stanwood
Olint Wyoming
Oxford
Cedar Rapids Noses Out Sacred Heart In Rough Tilt
Immaculate Conception of Cedar Rapids top Sacred Heart 32 30 in a bruising game. Cedar Rapids led 16 7 at halftime and held on despite a fourth quarter rally keyed by McKeever Nordman and Stoll as Green and Hines paced the winners to their 11th win in 12 starts.
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Cedar Rapids
Sacred Heart
Immaculate Conception
Sacred Heart Cagers
McKeever
Ramblers
Thompson
Green
Nordman
O’tool
Hines
Guler
Invaders
Stoll
Monticello Dominates in County Hoop Race Again
Oxford Junction coach complies, Monticello crowns the county tourney by fourth straight win. Sacred Heart cheerleaders Marguerite Fothergill Lois Schneider and Kathryn Renk shine as Monte adapts to zone defenses. Anamosa debuts with flashy uniforms and strong depth, while U High defies odds and eyes a repeat title.
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Oxford Junction
Wyoming
Monticello
Monte
Marguerite Fothergill
Lois Schneider
Kathryn Renk
Sacred Heart
Monti High
Tough schedule ahead for Monte after .500 run
The team faces a demanding stretch starting with West Liberty then West Branch. West Branch upset West Liberty, and Ana mosa beat West Branch, suggesting potential slips but likely strong results overall for Monte.
Oxford Junction Nets Twelfth Win In Low-Scoring Game
Oxford Junction basketball topped Wyoming 23 11 on their home floor to extend their win streak to twelve. Walter Long led Oxford Junction with 11 points while Wyoming's Willman added six. The Wyoming girls defeated Oxford Junction 26 24 with Velma Fritz scoring 15 for Oxford Junction. Oxford Junction opens COUNTS tournament play against Monticello February 8 to 11.
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Oxford Junction
Wyoming
Walter Long
Willman
Dirks
Velma Fritz
Monticello
Schoon Guides Reserves To Narrow Win On Road
M Schoon led the Mon ticello reserves with seven points as they beat University highs reserves 27 to 22 on the other team’s floor. Boss at guard added six, Marie had three baskets, and the local five built a 19 11 advantage before holding on in the second half. Kathleen Hogan, daughter of Dr and Mrs Hogan, will spend the weekend at home as exams end for the first semester. Germany enlarges its deep sea fishing fleet remains a brief parental note.
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Marve Schoon
Monticello
University High
Boss
Marie
Kathleen Hogan
M. F. Hogan
Bob Hogan
Monticello High
Monte
Anamosa
U. High
LaVerne Behrends
Krogh
Behrends
Blues
Burns
Schoon
Dawson
Ting
American Tires Are Now Made in Sweden
A new report notes that American automobile tires are manufactured in Sweden, indicating shifts in production for global auto suppliers and potential impacts on supply chains and pricing.
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Sweden
Seven From UPTOWN and Local Happenings in Irish Village
Agitation to turn a state park grows with the community conservation league backing the project. Larry Glenn performs The Wind that Shakes the Barley for a large Century of Progress audience at the Irish village. A meadowlark sings despite snow and wind as Wilbur Cartano notes the scene. Representative Francis Shimanek has spent three weekends at home, while a fish dinner debate on 1939 cars is unresolved. Bud Denkhoff faces a medical sling due mid duty. Floyd West remodels his store for more room stock and business. A bet on a kiss during play practice is settled. Margaret Carmichael eyes the razing of the old school building for new opportunities.
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Community Conservation League
Larry Glenn
Century of Progress
Wilbur Cartano
Castle Grove Township
Francis Shimanek
Garret Eiben
Vernon Helgens
Freddie Otten
Merle Cass
Bud Denkhoff
Floyd West
Memories of Time Keepers and Colorful Ties
Fragmentary OCR notes reference memories and an organizer or group, mentioning ties and colors. It hints at a timekeeping item or event but lacks clear names, dates, or places to confirm a full report.
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Mit
Atri
Father Son Banquet At Methodist Church
A father and son banquet will be held at the Methodist church on February 15 as part of winter church activities. The Ladies Social Circle will serve in the dining room under Pastor Rev. George Woodall. An outside speaker is planned and all men of the church and community are invited with their sons.
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Methodist Church
George Woodall
L. F. Balater
Monticello Defeats U High 19 16 to Stay Undefeated
Monticello beats University High 19 to 16 on U High's floor to hold top conference position alongside Anamosa. Behrends leads Monticello with 10 points, Krogh tops U High with 5, game marked by low scoring and late Behrends push shot sealing the result.
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Dawson
University High
Monticello
Carson
Bluehawks
Behrends
Schoon
Liddy
Rodman
Burns
Krogh
Weekly Newspapers Ship Carload Of Print Last Week
A large shipment of newsprint totaling 54 500 pounds arrived in Mount Vernon carried by five weekly papers including Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record Ananjosa Hureka Marion Sentinel Central City News Letter Marengo Pioneer Republican and Monticello Express The Monticello Express carried 11 200 pounds and had 7 000 pounds on hand The 80 000 sheets measure 36 by 48 inches and print two full pages per issue This supply equals about a years stock for The Express and could cover over a hundred miles of printed sheets from Monticello to Waverly
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Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record
Ananjosa 'Hureka
Marion Sentinel
Central |City News Letter
Marengo Pioneer Republican
Monticello Fxpress
Minnesota & Ontario Company
International Falls
Minn
Monticello Express
Express
Monticello
Waverly
The
Fellowship Tea At Methodist Church
The Ladies Social Circle of the Methodist church hosts a Fellowship tea on Wednesday afternoon February 1 in the church parlors. The event features a program on the Outreaching Work of Methodism with readings, music by the high school sextette, and a pageant titled Snap-shots of Service.
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Methodist Church
Methodism
Board of Foreign Missions
Grimes
Heaven's Gate
Board of Home Missions
Doxsue
Board of Hospitals and Homes
Stimson
United, States
Boag. of
Home Missions
Musgrove
Glen Rowley
Davenport
Miss. Peet
Spirit of Missions
Vanjier
America
Hunnicutt
Hamilton
Abal
Moore
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Golden Glovers RE
Aldrich
Gus
Ben Kellum
Bob
Frankie Eilers
Mr. Biggart
Corcoran
Sextet
American Legion Activities of
Oxford Jet
Anamosa Waren
West
Entenna Tipton
C. R
S. H
Stramel
Rob’nson
M’keever
Lambert
Weber
Nordmang
Condon
O’toole
Franklin High
Orville Rust
Anamosa High Cagers
U High
U, High
M. Schoon
Germany
Uptown
Don Moww
Margaret ‘Carmichael
Siebels
Smith
Morgan
Means
Tyrone Power
Loretta Young
Suez
Slim Summerville
Preston Foster
Tony Martin
Jin
Robert Livingston
June Travis
Night Hawk
Fred MacMurray
Ray Mill
Louise Campbell
Web
Aehem Bruce
Ted
Iowa
RATH
Sox
D. B. Sal
Dole
Sauer KF
Welch
Oregon
Reacles
Johnson’s
Supreme Motor Oil
Idaho
Arkansas
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