Community notices and births from Anamosa area events
Local minutes list 4-H crops and garden leader trainings, service meetings, church suppers, bake sales, and Legion activities across Anamosa Monticello and surrounding towns. Birth announcements credit Mr and Mrs Arnold Beringer Cascade and others, with multiple fines for parking and improper equipment near Monticello and Buck Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Arnold Beringer
Cascade
Duane Dunkel
Hopkinton
Melvin Hein
Monticello
John EB. Andreesen
Ahamosa
Buck Creek
Donald Frederick
Wallace Keeney
Casa Grand, Ariz
Keeney
Latra “Ratelitt
Mrr
Fred *Ratalite
Central City
Bick Créek
Cross Petition Filed in Court in Jones County
Phyllis Ann Bernet filed a cross petition against Glenn Allen in Jones County court seeking a divorce decree custody of a minor child temporary support alimony and attorney fees. A temporary injunction without bond restrains either party from molesting the other or disposing of property during the action with a hearing set for 10 a.m. February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Phyllis Ann Bernet
Glenn Allen
Bernet
Cross
Bennet
J. E. Heiserman
Local Rotary and Lions Plan First Joint Meeting
The Monticello Rotary and Lions clubs announce their first joint meeting set for February 11. A dinner will be held at the Community auditorium following Monday night club discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Rotary and
Lions Clubs
Roof Fire Quickly Doused at Richard Renk Home
Monticello volunteer firefighters responded early Wednesday to a roof fire at the Richard Renk residence on East Third Street. The blaze was extinguished quickly after a neighbor called in the alarm. investigators blamed chimney sparks as the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Renk
East Third Street
Monticello
Center Junction Depot to Close After 1961 Service Era
Center Junction will close its Milwaukee depot likely in March after 40 years of service by Harry B. Stingley. Post closure freight continues via Wyoming agent A A Sobotka. only southward rail service remains. Stingley has served since 1921 and recalls heavier traffic in earlier decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S -Milwaukee
Selroneysepet
Lown Commerce Commission
Sta Aetna Stingley
Whayeth Mdeparcis
Center Junction
Harry B. Stingley
Milwaukee Depot
Milwaukee
J. T. Hayes
Marion
Milwaukee Railroad
Iowa Commerce Commission
Stingley
A. A. Sobotka
Wyoming
Hayes
Interstate Commerce Commission
Monticello
William Stingley
Onslow
Amber
Hadiday Center Junction
Martelle
Morley
Olin
Oxford
Junction
Center’ Junction
Monticeslo
Springvillé
Viola
Anamaza
Langworthy
Scotch Grove
North Western Railroad
North Western
Anamosa
Monmouth
Baldwin
Maquoketa
Clinton
Chicago
Chicago, Anamosa and Northern
Robinson
The
Cedar Rapids
Donnar
Rock Island
Donnan
Harry E. Stingley
Scholarships for farm youths to teacher training announced
Max Specht chair announces a Bureau supported scholarship program for rural youths to study elementary teaching. Criteria require farm residence, top third high school rank, leadership, health, and intent to teach in rural areas. Applications via Esther Sinclair, Jones County, Scotch Grove. six quarters or two years study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Specht
Jones County
Esther Sinclair
Scotch Grove
Gardening Permitted As Extra 4-H Project in Jones County
Jones county 4-H youths may again take gardening as an extra project. A meeting is set for February 5 at 1 30 p m at the Farm Bureau building Anamosa with Jerry Parsons and Mrs Maxine Hunt to outline the project and rules. A garden training school follows on April 16 with Ben Vance ISU extension horticulturist reviewing latest varietal recommendations side dressing and summer garden care Vance will visit Jones county May 28 to conduct a pruning workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Farm Bureau
Anamosa
Jerry Parsons
County Extension
Maxine. Hunt
County Extension Home
Ben Vance
Iowa State College Extension
Iowa State College Extension Horticulturist
Vance
Hospital Starts Building Fund For New Wing At John McDinala
The John McDinala hospital board approves a building fund to expand bed capacity and improve facilities. Administrator Miriam L. Neff says contributions are coming in and $10,000 of a Ford Foundation grant will aid the project. The plan targets a new wing as the hospital, now 40 years old, faces crowding and room shortages for medical and surgical patients. The fund will also cover operating room improvements and equipment upgrades already begun with the grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDinala’ Hospital
Miriam L. Neff
Myre
Neff
Ford Foundation
State Department
of ‘Health
Monticello Hospital
NFO President to Speak at Cascade Meeting Feb 4
Orin Lée Staley national president of the Nation Farmers Organization will headline a Cascade meeting on February 4 to push for farm income equality. The program includes support for a $20 hog price floor a $30 beef floor and corn allotments rising to 51 million acres with a $1.50 per bushel floor. The group seeks subsidies and cost of production coverage to ensure farmers earn a reasonable profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Orin Lée ‘Staley
Hed, Mo
Farmers Organization
Jones
Jackson
Dubiaque
N. FO
Braley
N.F O
N.E.O
N.F.O
Monticello High School to Host Public Music Concert
Music teachers from Jones County WHL meet at Monticello Public High School for a 1 30 pm concert in the high school auditorium. Cadet band, high school concert band, vocal groups, and a boys quartet perform with drum clinics and choral music discussion led by Ray Stumbaugh and Clay Dawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Whl
Monticello
Ray Stumbaugh
Clay
Dawa Eotora
Tocal Mudio
de Cadet
Jones County Roads Spend Nearly Million in 1956 Report
Jones County spent 980953.69 on road work in 1956 including 532406.22 on construction. The farm to market program saw 166312.36 for graded and surfaced miles, with new concrete bridge at Temple Hill and a Marley crossing signal. Total receipts reached 853682.87 and a year-end balance of 134282.68 remains in the engineer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Earl Berge
Bessel
Temple Hill
Marley
Beisell
Local Police Arrest Man on OMVI Charge
Monticello police arrested Lumir Desert of route 1 Monti cello early Sunday on West Main Street for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The case has been transferred to Jones County district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumir Desert
Route 1
Monticello
West Main Street
Jones County District Court
Woman Sentenced For Meat Thefts In Wyoming
Mrs. Ed Luke of Wyoming received a suspended sentence on two larceny counts for taking meat from lockers at the Jordan Lockers on January 22 and 25. Justice Warren Lawrence ordered 20 days suspended on restitution and costs, and 30 days suspended on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Ed Luke
Luke
Warren Lawrence
Anamosa
Justice of the Peace
Jordan Lockers
Erosion Control Work On 136 Near Onslow Letting
Sealed bids for erosion control on Iowa State Highway 136 from Onslow north about 64 miles will be received by the Iowa State Highway Commission in Ames until 9 am February 5. The contract covers 68 acres of seeding 922.5 squares of sodding 29 acres of mulching and 18.5 acres of fertilizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
Iowa State Highway Commission
Ames
Accidents On Icy Streets Reported by Police
Police reported three icy street accidents Friday and Saturday. In Hooksett a 1962 sedan driven by Paul Buol struck the rear of a 1971 sedan driven by Carlton Landis on North Cedar Street. Landis stopped to park when Buol could not stop on the slippery road. front end damage and a tail light were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Mt Miles
Bast R “S
Montice O.atraeta
Anta
Paul Buol
Langworthy
Carlton Hubbird Landis
Cedar Street
Landis
Biak
Buol
Mors
Mary Ethel Burrack
Hopkinton
Linda
Margaret iFerring
South Cedar Street
Miss Ferring
Sac ‘Atiea
Burrack
Cadar
Atreet
Papers Circulated For Local School Board Relections
Petitions circulated for Helgens and Clark to seek six year terms on Jones County Board of Education. Both incumbents from Monticello have served nine years combined, with Helgens as director-at-large and Clark representing the northwest district. Filing closes Feb 19 with County Superintendent Joseph Reage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helgens
Clark
Grand Jury to Report at Courthouse February Fourth
Jones County prepares for the grand jury session at the courthouse on February four at nine thirty. Clerk Pearson notes the panel lists include Clawne Appleby Donald Lester and other named locals. The fragmentary roster names multiple residents and officials associated with the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Pearson
Aurea
Mar Clawne
Appleby
Stove Donald
Lester Zuamenanny Monee
Ailey
George
Hemon
G. J. Armetrong
Mariaile
Ethel Benhart
Oxford Jgnition
Grace Rei
Larne
Olin
Reggie Morse
Wyem
George Eee Gees
Ghiranoe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Si Beys
Castle Grove Mutual Insurance Association
Alcoholics Anonymous
Monticello State Bank
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Yowa Electric
Women's Fellowship of the
First Congregational Church
American Legion
Leion Hall
Rotary
St. Mbake’s Methodist Church
NCCW
Newman
Ruesday
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
S.C.S
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Hall
Justice Court
C. F. Shimanek
Fabrice of the Peace
Gilbert Henry Paulsen
Fred Faust
Gene M. Ralston
Ole Ellison
Richard Renks
Jack
Maurine
Leroy Dirks
Holyce
Robert’ Mant
Preston
Bureau
Salih
Loretta Supple
Dennis Myers
Dre
Linda Smith
Bercitas Bickford
Janice Widel
King Myers
Bernard Streeper
Haover
Dixon
Lynn
Atin
Fox
Abram Brown
Britten
Simone
Ron
Steel
OMVI
Roy Miller
Chester Condit
Les Linn
Arch Edwards
George Meiers
Edwards
Forrest Delacher
Nieters
Hulldling
Clark, Helgens
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