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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

4

Three Wrestling Matches Sunday in Community Auditorium

A three bout wrestling program will be staged Sunday Feb 3 starting at 8 30 p m in the Community auditorium promoters say In a girls match Marzie Marlowe of Birmingham Alabama faces Tony Thomas of Topeka Kansas A special midget bout features Tiny Tim against Hobo Pete Bob McFarland of Des Moines meets Don Feud of Little Rock Arkansas in the men's match.

Marzie’ Marlowe Birmingham Alava Tony Thomas Topeka Kaw Tiny Tim Hobo Pete Bob McFarland Des Moines Don Feud Little Rock Ark

Jr Hawk Squad Upsets Panthers in Monticello Youth Basketball

The Junior Hawks defeated the Junior Panthers 12 to 11 in a Saturday morning fifth and sixth grade game at Monticello public school. Harvey Johnson led the Hawks with 6 points, Gary Cackler 4, Arnold Wacker 2, while Bob Behrends scored 7 for the Panthers. The Mighty Midgets beat the Cubs 18 to 14 and Jack Scott topped the Midgets with 10. Steven Balster scored 10 for the Cubs.

Mighty Midgets Jack Scott Steven Balster Cubs

New Board Members For Anamosa Creamery

Rex Helken and Carlton Brainard were replaced by Lawrence Shanney and Cecil Hay both of Anamosa as directors of the Anamosa creamery in an election held Tuesday. Darrell Meredith of Anamosa was re elected to the board. Other members include Frank Pillard, Harold Hartman, Lee Finn, Alvin Byerly and Elwyn May.

Anamosa Rex Helken Carlton Brainard Lawrence Shanney Cecil Hay Anamosa Creamery Darrell Merearth Frank Pillard Darrel Meredith Harold Hartman Lee Finn Alvin Byerly Elwyn May

Fran Ferring Joins Iowa Wesleyan Women in Nashville Clash

Fran Ferring daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ferring Monti cello is named to the traveling squad of the Iowa Wesleyan College women's basketball team which played Nashville Business College in Nashville Tennessee on Monday and Tuesday.

Fran Ferring Kenneth Ferring Monticello Iowa Wesleyan College Nashville Business College Nashville Tenn

Panthers aim for WaMac title with Marion showdown

Monticello's Panthers can clinch the WaMac crown by beating Marion on Monticello court. Monticello needs one more win in its next three games after a 69-64 non conference loss to Wilson. Marion sits second at 8-3. Manchester 7-2. Halftime entertainment features Junior Panthers and Junior Hawks with further junior games planned.

Marion Monticello Dean Nelson Panthers Nelson Stavon Wilson Cedar Rapids Manchester Isi Manchester Vinton Ar Panthera Hawke Independence Cubs Mighty

Kurigai's Report: Manufacturer Name Change Explained

Kurigai's report notes Green Colonial Inc of Des Moines has changed its name to a new firm name amid rising acceptance of summer cooling units. The move reflects branding adjustments tied to market demand for home heating and cooling equipment.

Kurigérip Éthacs Plumbing and Monticello Green Colonial, Inc Des Moines Itadiame Green Colonial Fornade Company

St Marys Girls Rally In 61 42 Victory At Peosta

St Marys girls built a 44 18 halftime lead and rolled to a 61 42 win at Peosta as Grace Strang scored 36 points while Joanna Miller added 21 for Peosta. St Marys boys fell 66 30 on the Peosta court.

St. Mary's Peosta St. Mary's Boys St. Mary's Girls Grace Strang Joanna Miller Jim Wydert Nick Nelers

Sacred Heart Bows to Maynard and St Martin's in Showdowns

Sacred Heart boys led 22 21 at halftime against St Martin's of Cascade but fell 55 49 as St Martin's pulled away late. Maynard, the 1956 state champion, defeated Sacred Heart 88 50 with Nicholson scoring 61 points. Carol Heeren led Sacred Heart with 26 in the boys game and both teams lost players to fouls. Sacred Heart and St Martin's were missing key players and were set to face St Mary's Cascade next.

Cascade St. Martin's Epworth Wayne Reasler Bruce Cottrell James Kiefer St. Martin’s Holy Cross Sacred Heart Maynard Nicholson Carol Heeren Carol Quken Roquet Joe McAleer Stokesberry Hagles St. Mary's of Cascade

Prairieburg Knights of Columbus Dinner and Visits Summary

Prairieburg and nearby towns hosted a Knights of Columbus pot luck dinner at St. Joseph school in Prairieburg. Members and wives attended while Mrs. John Welter presented European trip films. Local families hosted and visited across Monticello Anamosa Central City Coggan Cedar Rapids Marion and Cedar Rapids area.

Prairieburg Monticello Anamosa Lawrence Leo Machart Joe Becker Debbie Leo Lawrence al Smith Joanne Clarence Blanchard Central City Lillian Blanchard Joanne Smith Darold Joan Kintzle Rufus Hanken Wayne Schlagel Marion James Brislawn, Sr

Stagette Planned by Anamosa Auxiliary

Anamosa's American Legion auxiliary will hold its annual stagette at the Legion club Monday February 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets will be on sale at the door or in advance from Auxiliary members.

Anamosa American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Club

4-H Club Activities and Events Across Washington Area

The Washington Wol verines 4-H club met January 21 at John Supple’s home with plans for a February dance. Joave Carroll and Steve Supple led a talk on Hating Habits. Neil Gavin donated $3 from mail calls. Greenfield groups held January 21 meetings with roll calls and project demonstrations.

Neil Gavin Washington Wolverines John Supple Joave Carroll Steve Supple

Lovell 4-H Club Sees Busy January Meeting

Lovell Happy Helpers 4-H held a January meeting at the community building. Poster committee Sharon Martinsen Judy Schmidt and Beverly Behrenda organized the bake sale. Twenty one members plus four mothers and two helpers answered roll call. Janipy Null spoke on portfolios and their uses Jennifer Schneider on selecting pictures and Patty Martinsen on matting. A team demonstration on how to matte a picture was presented by Sharon and Patty Martinsen with Cathy Craig Jed singing.

Lovell Happy Helpers Lynda Nogbish Sharon Martinsen Judy Schmidt Beverly Behrenda Roll Call Janipy Null Porto Jennifer Schneider Patty Martinsen Sharon Cathy Craig Jed

Washington Whippoorwills 4 H club meets at Temple Hill

The Washington Whippoorwills 4-H club held a meeting at Temple Hill on January 12 at 2 pm with fifteen members answering roll call by naming One Health Habit I Plan to Practice This Year. Two visitors attended, with assignments to social activity and ark committees.

Washington Joyce Radloff Shirley Beringer

Local club meetings brief at several homes

On January 19 the Oxford Livewire Lassies met at Garol Neff’s home with six members, four mothers, two leaders and three guests. Joyce Bicknese and Carol Neff spoke on picture framing and mats while Jean Bicknese and Diane Hodgden demonstrated framing. Hale Wapsie Boys discussed an upcoming chili supper for February 20 and held a January 21 meeting at Antioch with talks on room improvements and cleaning, plus hostesses named. Castle Grove Fortune Finders met January 21 at Sharon Behrends’ home to plan a February 9 Royal Rangers party at the Farm Bureau venue.

Oxford Livewire Lassies Garol Neff Joyce Bicknese Carol Neff Carolyn Close Jean Bicknese Diane Hodgden Carol Castle Grove Fortune Finders Sharon Behrends

The 4 H Way by Jerry Parsons and Maxine Hunt

A report from Iowa City notes former Jones county 4 H members Garnet Dea Hansen Kathy James and Gene Luckstead attending the University of Iowa. It mentions upcoming 4 H leaders training on February 5 and plans for county garden education and the March state 4 H camp for Builders group. It also advises 4 H members with baby beef calves to monitor for grubs lice and warts to promote growth.

Iowa City Garnet Dea Hansen Kathy James Gene Luckstead Jones County University of Iowa

County Educators Attend Meetings in Des Moines

ANAMOSA reports Joseph Beave Jones County 2nd superintendent attended a legislative committee of county superintendents in Des Moines on Wednesday January 30. Harry Stover supervisor of special education met with the Olin faculty on January 30 at 2 30 to discuss the gifted and retarded child. Dean Hage of University of Town staff also attended the meeting.

Anamosa Joseph Beave Jones Comty Des Moines Harry Stover Olin Dean Hage Wuniversity of Town

Recommended Crop Varieties for 1957 Published for Iowa

Jones County extension office in Anamosa offers the Iowa State College publication Recommended Crop Varieties for 1957 and a mimeographed sorghum test summary for 1955 1956. The leaflets list recommended grain and forage sorghums and other crops Soybeans oats barley wheat alfalfa red clover sweet clover Indian clover birds foot trefoil lespedera bromegrass flax and sudangrass. Certified seed is encouraged and a network of certified seed growers is available locally.

Jones County Iowa State College Anamosa Joe W. Lege Legg

Rotarians View Movie of Baseball World Series

Rotarians Monday evening watched a film of World Series baseball games at St. Luke's Methodist Church. Bob Mullen served as program chairman and President Dave Cuckler presided.

St. Luke’s Methodist Church Bob Mullen Dave Cuckler

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