Seven Births Reported by John McDonald Hospital
Monticello Minutes lists seven births with families and dates from January at local hospitals. Names include Wilson Hopkinton and Thomas Monticello, Thomson Center Junction, Mc Neill Monticello, Soppe Monticello, Thompson Hopkinton, Hintz Monticello. Anamosa Mercy Hospital reports a son born January 14 to Schmidt and a January 12 son to Haas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Mike Wilson
Hopkinton
Ray Thomas
Monticello
Arnold L. Thomson
Center Junction
A. J. H. McNeill
Reynold S. Soppe
Bernard T. Thompson
William GC. Hintz
Onslow
Richard Schmidt
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Seven Lions Honor Members And Welcome New Ones
The Monticello Lions Club honored seven members and welcomed new member candidates. Dr Earl H DeShaw received a senior master key for bringing 25 members. Larry Goodyear earned a special attendance award for five years. Dale Adams and Neal Hayden received membership keys for introducing two new members. Vern McCurdy Alfred Egger and Merle Cass earned 10 year charter awards with Monarch chevrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Lions Club
Earl H. DeShaw
Larry Goodyear
Dale Adams
Neal Hayden
Vern McCurdy
Alfred Egger
Merle Cass
Howard Hicks
Frank Shimanek
Harlan Hawker
Ralph Bader
B. C. Hall
Paul Warner
Forrest Johnson
Robert Deppe
Ivan Rundus
Marvin Chevalier
Robert Loomis
Alden Mathies
Fred Tunks
Ryan
Lions Club
Ted L. James
E. E. Lauser
Monticello Lions
Air Observation Windows Approved for Monticello Tower
The Monticello Lions club received permission from the city council to install four side windows in the clock and bell tower of the Community building to house a civil defense air observation post. Dr. A K Jones announced Des Moines civil defense approval and funds were approved at the Lions meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Lions Club
Civil Defense Air Observation Corps
A. K. Jones
Observer Corps
Ball Machines Here John Shover Eyes Iowa Highway Post
John Shover a 43 year old Monticello resident scheduled to meet Governor Leo Hoegh in Des Moines to seek the Democratic vacancy on the Iowa Highway Commission. The post spawns five members with four year terms and staggered expirations. E J Harvpigsen of Maquoketa is also a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John .Shover
Monticello
Leo Hoegh
Des Moines
Iowa Highway Commission
Hoegh
Frank Kerrigan
Dubuque
Shover
Shomont
Shomont Dairy
Cedar Rapids
Jones County Fair Association
E. J.harpvigsen
Maquoketa
Jackson Fair Association
Senate
Inquest Held Over Prison Inmate Death at Anamosa
Anamosa coroner jury ruled Clifton Clauson died January 19 at the men's reformatory from felonious assault by unknown person or persons using a knife. Clauson, jailed for assault with intent to rob, was found in a boiler room a week earlier. Foreman Leonard Wegman led jurors L. L. Albbaugh and E. W. Gordon with County Attorney James Remley presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Clifton Clauson
Reformatory
State Institution
Howard Campbell
Olin
Jones County
Leonard J. Wegman
L. L. Albaugh
E. W. Gordon
James T. Remley
Roy Smith
J. D. Paul
W. H. Goettsch
Lewis Dreibelbis
Lawrence LaBarge
Arnold Corne
Jean Fawley
Hugh Doty
Former Argentina Resident Speaks at Rotary Club Meeting
Former Argentina resident Chris Cowan addressed the Rotary Club at the Methodist church on Monday evening describing his homeland’s geography customs and living. A question and answer period followed as Ed Vanourny chaired and Bud McNeill presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Methodist Church
Chris Cowan
Cedar Rapids
Ed Vanourny
Bud McNeill
Death of Bert Wink Renews Anamosa Obituary
Mr and Mrs Eugene Wink learned Sunday evening of the death of Bert Wink of Anamosa, the former’s uncle. Funeral services were held Thursday in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Wink
Bert Wink
Anamosa
Beef Producers Banquet to Feature Two Speakers and Floor Show
The 1955 Jones county Beef Producers banquet will offer a prime roast beef dinner two speakers and a floor show with dinner music. Calvin Reiss of Center Junction, president, announced Jerry Sotoala of Chicago and William G. Zmolek of Iowa State College as speakers. Big Bill’s band from Wyoming will provide music. The Monticello Community building hosts the 6 30 p m event with tickets available from association directors county banks or the extension office. Directors include Dale Adams E J Schnier Howard Freeman Clarence Wenndt and Don Meeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Calvin Reiss
Center Junction
Jerry Sotoala
Chicago
Armour’s Livestock Bureau
William G. Zmolek
Iowa State College
Davenport
Big Bill
Band of
Wyoming
Monticello
Reiss
Wyoming Teachers Unit Creates Idea Clearinghouse
Wyoming Consolidated School forms a teachers unit as a local clearinghouse for ideas and problems. The 15 member faculty, linked to the Iowa State Education Association, meets monthly to discuss school issues and professional matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Raymond Keller
Wyoming Consolidated School
Iowa State Educational Association
County Teachers Near Drive Goal
The fund drive to raise an estimated $1800 to help the Iowa State Education association buy a Des Moines headquarters building is nearly complete. Jones County chairman Vance Stead says the effort honors teachers in Iowa and across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Education Association
Des Moines
Buuilding
Jones County
Vance Stead
Towa
Counties Exceed 54 Bond Quotas In December Sales
Jones county reports December purchases of 116 619 dollars bringing 12 month total to 1 372 540 dollars and 119 1 48 percent of the 1954 quota. Iowa totals reach 154 964 053 dollars or 110 77 percent of annual goal. Adjacent counties Delaware Dubuque and Linn also surpass quotas with 130 101 09 and 109 37 percent respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
John W. McNamara
Anamosa
Iowa
Delaware County
Dubuque County
Linn County
Four Speeding Fines Issued by Police Court Judge
Four defendants appeared before Judge Frank Shima nek this week and were fined for speeding. James B. Clewell of Dubuque, James Smith Hamil of Cascade, Joseph Ulrich Claus of Cascade, and Henry Tobias Henrichs of Monticello all paid $7 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shimanek
James B. Clewell
Dubuque
James Smith Hamil
Cascade
Joseph Ulrich Claus
Henry Tobias Henrichs
Monticello
Council Seeks Bids for West Monticello Well Project
The Monticello city council hears no objections to drilling a new well near the reservoir on a hill east of John McDonald hospital. Bids estimated at 8 000 to 10 000 dollars will be opened February 15 at 7 30 p.m. If accepted, the contract may be awarded within 15 days. The project aims to replace inadequate existing wells and provide adequate water for residents and fire protection. Construction to start within 30 days of contract and finish in 150 days. City property to be used. depth 500 to 600 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
John McDonald
Final Approval of Band Uniform Set for Tonight
Band director Ray Stumbaugh presented a sample copy of the Monti cello high school band uniforms this week. A committee will make the final decision tonight, after tailoring to committee specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stumbaugh
Monticello High School
Lions Challenge Rotarians to Fundraiser Cage Game
The Monticello Lions club challenged the Rotary to a charity basketball game to support the March of Dimes. Rotary president Bud McNeill will refer the idea to directors for a decision. Lions committee members Dr Earl H DeShaw and Les Linn will lead the plan with Ray Starbaugh as team captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Lions Club
Rotarians
Bud McNeill
Rotary
the Express
Earl H. DeShaw
Les Linn
Lions
Ray Starbaugh
Porchlight Drive Collects $560 for March of Dimes
Monticello residents contributed to a Porchlight Drive in a house to house campaign by the Business and Professional Women's club. The event began at 7 p.m. with the city siren and organizers including Mrs. L. V. Drexler and leaders Mrs. Roy Miller and Mrs. Chauncey Robinson expect more funds after coin receptacles are collected on January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Business and Professional Women’s Club
L. V. Drexler
Drexler
Roy Miller
Chauncey Robinson
Bert Loop
A. K. Jones
Clyde Wehr
Elmer Drexler
James W. Nelson
Two Way Radio Set Bought For Police
The Monticello city council approved a second hand two way radio set for city police to send and receive on state and local frequencies. The unit costs 100 with a trade in and an aerial for 112. The base station links with Maquoketa Cedar Falls Belmond and Fairfield on a state frequency and also connects the county sheriff’s office and the squad car on another frequency. Police Chief Don Gilmore noted transmission was previously unavailable on the state frequency.
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Monticello
Marshalltown
Maquoketa
Cedar Fall
Belmond
Fairfield
Don Gilmore
Anamosa
Gilmore
Rule Change at Time Shop Awards Prizes Without Presence
Grammer Coward of Coward's Time Shop Monticello announced Monday that two sets of dinnerware will be drawn Saturday night at 9 p.m. during a pre Valentine sale but winners need not be present to win. Winners must claim prizes by Tuesday February 8.
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Grammer Coward
Coward
Time Shop
Monticello
Cafe Operators Agree to Close Down Pin Ball Machines
Jones county sheriff asked three Monticello cafes Tedrow's Bob's and Lou's to discontinue pin ball devices after council heard four complaints from residents including mothers spending lunch money. The operators shut down machines voluntarily and may seek legal guidance if any refuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jones County
Lewis M. Dreibelbis
James T. Remley
Tedrow
John Behn
Alfred Egger
Don Gilmore
A. P.lambert
Services Friday For Carl Rickels
Carl Rickels of Scotch Grove died after a five week illness at John McDonald hospital. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran with Rev. August K. Stenzel. interment in the church cemetery. Born February 20, 1880, he was one of ten children of Gerd and Gesche Rickels. He married Johanna Hanken on February 19, 1901. Surviving are his wife, two sons, five daughters, twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and several sisters and a brother. Pallbearers include William Minney, Richard Rickels, Robert Rickels, LaRoy Rickels, Carl Leesamp, and Gerald Edwards. Honorary pallbearers are Harm Dirks, Henry Rickels, Henry Adams, William Bailey, Lee Crain, and Donald Ratekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rickels
Scotch Grove
John McDonald Hospital
St. John’s Lutheran Church
August K. Stenzel
John Carl Rickels
Gerd
Gesche Bohlken Rickels
Johanna Hanken
St. John’s Church
William H. L. Schuetz
Pomeroy
Iowa
Jones County
Rickels
Johanna
Willis Rickels
Monticello
Cora
Jacob Leesekamp
Olive
F. W. Minney
Lucille
Mike Stable
Cedar Rapids
Norma
John Paulsen
Onslow
Josephine
Clarence Edwards
Clinton
Mary Ellen
Henry
Willard Himebaugh
Dena Hughes
Kent Moats
Roundup
Mont
Frank Pelkey
Wyoming
William Minney
Richard
Robert
LaRoy Rickels
Carl Leesesamp
Gerald Edwards
Harm Dirks
Henry Rickels
Henry Adams
William Bailey
Lee Crain
Donald Ratekin
Camp Fire Group Bobsled Party Held January
The Unlam Camp Fire group hosted a bobsled party on Wednesday January 19. Each member invited a guest with Mr and Mrs Bud Suter acting as chaperones. Refreshments followed at the James Maurice home after the event. Mrs Tom Hamilton leads the group with Mrs Bud Suter and Mrs James Maurice serving as mother sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unalm
Bud Suter
James Maurice
Tom Hamilton
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Larry Williams
Dave Thompson
Jan Vrooman
Norman Carstensen
Russell Schmidt
Bernard Hay
Ronnie Moreland
Allan Serboucek
Martin Nowachek
Ronnie Williams
Wilton Luckstead
Lavern Cruise
Andy Bubon
H. M. Tomlinson
Sacred Heart of Monticello
Janet. Stuer
Marlys Walters
Gloria Moore
Dolores Strong
Dixie Moreland
Colleen van Behren
Carol? Grassfield
Barbara Gray
Phyllis Webb
Rita Rohwedder
Tomlinson
Kathleen Brady
Myrna Mead
Janice Weseman
Karen Hoisington
E. J. Schnier
Howard Freeman
Clarence
Ezra Wenndt
Don Meeks
Jerry Sotola
Idea Clearinghouse
Everett Walden
Paul ‘Zimmerman
Lula Huffman
Leota
Duane Peterson
Frank Kluesner
Keller
Martelle
H. E. Morrow
Greater Monticello
Morrow
Manchester
Rev. Morrow
A. P. Lambert
Lambert
Ari Blanchard
Water and Sewage Department
Porchlight Drive
Monticello Camp
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