Licenses for new cars issued in Jones County
The Jones County Treasurer's office issued licenses for new cars during the past week listing Raymond Jones Olin International E J Sarma Oxford Junction Frazer Clifford Helgens Monticello Plymouth Weseman Bros Clarence Dodge Lawrence Burlage Monticello Ford N W Bell Telephone Co Anamosa Ford Mrs E L Wegman Anamosa Hudson Clifford G Young Anamosa Jeep G F Lozier Anamosa Chrysler John Kray Monticello Frazer Manhattan Vernon H Barrack Monticello Dodge Thomas O Eichhorn Wyoming Chesler Peter Sieveka Olin Ford Herbert C Plueger Monticello Pontiac Recently elected Lions Club officers were installed June 21 Ed Cox president Frank Shimanek vice president Howard Hicks secretary M B Leonard treasurer Pat First lion tamer Dale Adams tail twister Alfred Egger Ray Leytem directors Three new members were initiated Jack Maire Louie Hanken Scotch Grove Chauncey Robinson The Boys State talks by Bob Guyan and Dean Willworth followed Health Service dinner in Olin with Dr Edmund G Zimmerer Cancer Control speaker Miss Mary Ann Ingwersen and Mrs Howard Remley performing the music The service was provided by the United Brethren Church ladies of Olin.
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Jones County
Raymond
Jones
Olin
International
E. J. Sarma
Oxford Junction
Frazer
Clifford Helgens
Monticello
Plymouth
Weseman Bros
Clarence
Dodge
Lawrence Burlage
Ford
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Anamosa
E. L. Wegman
Hudson
Clifford G. Young
Jeep
G. F. Lozier
Chrysler
John Kray
Frazer Manhattan
Vernon H. Barrack
Thomas
O. Eichhorn
Wyoming
Chesler
Péter Sieveka
Herbert C. Plueger
Pontiac
Lions Club
Ed Cox
Frank Shimanek
Howard Hicks
M. B. Leqnard
Pat First
Dale Adams
Alfred Egger
Ray Leytem
Jack Maire
Louie Hanken
Scotch Grove
Chauncey Robinson
Bob Guyan
Dean Willworth
Boys State
Iowa Highway Patrol
Anamosa Court House
Reorganized Chamber of Commerce
Board of
Chamber
Richard Long
Jim Maurice
C. J. Matthiessen
Harry Stuhler
Lyman Perkins
Bill Coxsee
Clarence Hosford
Arch Edwards
Stuart Stuhler
E. D. Vernon
Max Mc. Crabb
Ralph Wilson
Halstead Carpenter
Ross, Baty
Albert McNeill
M. F. Hogan
Don “Peterman
Floyd Kephart
Alden Brashaw
Gene DeWitt
Tom Eden
M. B. Leonard
Alfred Eggers
Robert Myers
Rob’ert Mullen
Arthur Skelley
Ray Kreeb
James Nelson
Frank Eilers
James Read
Glenn Hargrave
Cecil Goettsch
Paul Hearn
Four Marriage Licenses Issued by Anamosa Court
The Anamosa courthouse issued four marriage licenses last week. Lawrence Vanda, 27, of Anamosa, and Dorothy, 22, of Anamosa. Jean Rathbun, 19, of Anamosa and Edwin Paul Meisha, 26, of Cedar Rapids. Pauline Siebels, 22, of Anamosa.
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Anamosa Court House
Lawrence Vanda
Blue Cross Health Group Planned by Jones County Farm Bureau
Mrs. F D Deischer health chairman outlines plans to organize a Blue Cross group requiring 100 applicants. Interested parties may contact Mrs Deischer or Miss Myrtle Ross at John McDonald hospital for details.
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F. D. Deischer
Jones County Farm Bureau
Blue Cross Health
Blue Cross
Deischer
Myrtle Ross
John McDonald Hospital
Wilma Grossheim Sails for Europe
Miss Wilma Grossheim daughter of Dr and Mrs William J Grossheim sailed for Europe on June 29 from New York aboard the Marine Tiger. The party travels under World Council of Churches auspices and will first reach Le Havre Paris and Geneva before an orientation camp at Anamasee. She will be stationed at Vilbel near Frankfurt Germany to do camp work and plans to return to Westminster church Dubuque as director of religious education in September.
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Wilma Grossheim
William J. Grossheim
Europe
New York
Marine Tiger
World Council of Churches
le Havre
France
Miss Grossheim
Paris
Geneva
Switzerland
Anamasee
Vilbel
Frankfurt
Germany
Auto Collision Near McDonoughs Store In Castle Grove
An accident last Saturday damaged both cars driven by George Richardson of Monticello and Edwin Evers of Olin near the first four corners south of McDonoughs store in Castle Grove. No serious injuries were reported. Richardson received a summons for failing to stop at a stop sign from Patrolman John Beckman per Sheriff Henry Eichhorn. A hearing is set in Justice Court of Ray Echternacht, Monticello.
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George Richardson
Monticello
Edwin Evers
Olin
McDonough
Castle Grove
Evers
Richardson
John Beckman
Jones County
Henry Eichhorn
Justice Court of
Ray Echternacht
Maquoketa Man Hurt As Car Rolls On Highway 151
Sohn Thede of Maquoketa suffered bruises and a scalp wound when his car rolled over several times on highway 151 seven miles east of Anamosa at about 2 p.m. Monday. Highway crew members E Brink, B Bahnsen, and A Leeper helped to Anamosa for treatment.
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Sohn Thede
Maquoketa
Highway 151
Anamosa
E.brinkman
B. Bahnsen
A. Leeper
Thede
Rev. C. Sandbach Re Called Here In Iowa Conference
Rev C Sandbach has been appointed to serve the local Methodist church for the coming year. The appointment was made by Bishop Charles W Brashares of Des Moines at the Upper Iowa conference session in Mount Vernon. Also named were Rev Charles S Hempstead to oversee the Waterloo district and Rev L D Lavighurst to replace him at Clinton First Methodist after July 15. Other appointments include Rev G W McMichael Waverly and Rev E E Walker Anamosa among others in the Northwest Iowa conference.
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Oswald Sandbach
Loc Methodist
Charles W.brashares
Des Moines
Upper Iowa
Mount Vernon
First Methodist Church
Charles S. Hempstead
Clinton
Waterloo
First Methodist
L. D. Lavighurst
Fort Dodge
Northwest Iowa
G. W. McMichael
Waverly
E. E. Walker
Anamosa
D. V. Butter
Buck Creek
Ryan
Paul H. Heath
Coggon
Silver Creek
A. D. Holtry
Clarence
Kenneth Carroll
Monmouth
Boost Milk Price One Cent In Monticello
Nine Cedar Rapids dairies announce a one cent milk price hike in Monticello effective today to restore margins. Regular milk rises to 17 cents and homogenized to 18 cents a quart, reversing last October’s reduction and affecting two Monticello sellers.
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Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce Opposes Saturday Driver License Renewals
Monticello chamber officials and local business leaders challenge the new renewal rule requiring in person eye tests and birth day based license timing. They urge the Iowa DPS and state patrol to restore mail renewals and allow on site exams in Monticello, citing impact on commerce and customers.
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Monticello
Abamoss
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Jones County Superintendent Attends State Education School
Joseph Beavo Jones County Superintendent of Schools will attend the annual school of instruction of the State Department of Education from July 4 to 11. The school session will be held at Templar Park in Spirit Lake.
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Jones County
Joseph ‘Beavo
State Department of Education
Templar
Delegates Meet Tomorrow for Jones County GOP
County Republican delegates elected in the primary will meet July 2 to select a candidate for Jones County sheriff and set other duties. Thirty delegates will attend the state Republican convention at the Coliseum in Des Moines on July 23, with thirty more named for the judicial convention on July 30 in Des Moines.
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Jones
Seehe
Jones County
Des Moines
Monticello K of C Elects New Officers
The Monticello Council Knights of Columbus No. 1821 elected officers for 1948 49 at the last meeting. Elected Grand Knight S E Locher Deputy Grand Knight John Welter advocate E W Brashaw treasurer Dr T M Redmond chancellor Paul Manternach warden Clarence Eilers trustee Joe Heeren inside guard Leonard Sackett outside guard Roman Welter.
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Monticello
Yeoman Family Mourns Death Of Mrs Roxy Smith
Mrs W F Yeoman mourns the death of her mother Mrs Roxy Smith 75 who died at Darlington Wisconsin on Wednesday after a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services in Darlington were attended by Monticello relatives including Mr and Mrs W F Yeoman Mr and Mrs Orvin Yeoman Mr and Mrs Willard Yeoman and Harold Yeoman with Orvin Willard and Harold as pallbearers.
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W. F. Yeoman
Roxy Smith
Darlington
Wis
Monticello
Orvin Yeoman
Willard Yeoman
Harold Yeoman
Orvin
Willard
Harold
Pool Construction Nears July Opening
Superintendent Fred Prueter says work on the pool is progressing normally with some components finished. Plumbers completed laying the pool pipes and Bernard Kuriger notes most work is done. remaining tasks should finish within about three days after the gutters are poured.
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Ont Winute Per
Fred Prueter
Department of Labor
Bernard Kuriger
Express
Congregational Council backs church merger with Evangelical and Reformed
The general council of Congregational Christian churches at Oberlin Ohio approved a basis of union with the Evangelical and Reformed church to form a United Church of Christ. The merger would create a body with about two million members.
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Congregational Council
General Council
Congregational Christian Churches
Oberlin
Ohio
Evangelical and Reformed Church
United Church of Christ
Floral Hall Plans Extend Four Day Fair Schedule
Floral Hall will extend to an extra day of exhibits with arrangements similar to prior years. Mrs Leonard Iverson leads as general superintendent and lists division heads for Farm and Garden Tiome Economics Junior Department Clothing and Textiles Cut Flowers Manual Training. The National Crochet Contest offers prizes including a Gold Sunray Cup and trips to New York for top winners.
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Floral Hall
Leonard Iverson
Cornelius Steck
Ates
M. J. Kogan
Frank Walker
Ava Main
R. P. Clark
Minnie Butler
Esther Sinclair
National Needlecraft Bureau
New York
Fair Book
Five-year-old Brian Peterson Hurt In Farm Elevator Mishap
Five year old Brian Peterson son of David G Peterson of Cedar Rapids is in fair condition after a farm accident in Castle Grove township. His foot slipped through a protective grating at a feed mill and he was trapped for over an hour. Doctors treated him at John McDonald hospital following the ordeal.
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Brian Peterson
David G. Peterson
Cedar Rapids
Brian
Reuel McColm
Castle Grove Township
John McDonald Hospital
Two New Court Cases Open With Divorced Request
John E. Ketcham files for absolute divorce from Patricia Ketcham in Anamosa Clerk of District Court. He cites cruel and inhuman treatment. married April 12, 1948. Also a forcible entry hearing set for July 8 at 9:30 am in the Sloan versus Rickels case.
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Anamosa
John E. Ketcham
Mary Patricia Ketcham
Albert J. Sloan
Rose Sloan
Martha Rickels
Clarence H. Rickels
Lovell All Stars Tour Hosts June 23 Meeting
The Lovell All Stars 4-H club conducted a tour of twenty two projects during their June 23 meeting. George Hauser J county youth assistant and club leader Dale Adams accompanied the group. A picnic followed at Monticello city park with six teen members and four guests in attendance.
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Lovell All Stars
George Hauser
Jones County
Dale Adams
Monticello
Doxsee Monticello Publisher Dies After Long Career
Charles Alfred Doxsee publisher of the Monticello Express dies at 11 or 12 am ending a 33 year journalism career. He served as Master Editor Publisher after winning the Iowa honor in 1947. Survived by wife Alma, daughter Mrs. J L Burns and two sons Wilbur and George, with ties to local Civic groups. Funeral held at First Presbyterian church Monticello.
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Charles Alfred Doxsee
Monticello Express
Iowa
First Presbyterian Church
Monticello
Oswald Sandbach
Glenn McMichael
Burns Lodge
No. 173
A. F
A. M
Oakwood Cemetery
Arthur P. O'Rourke
American Legion
Charles Coxsee
Jacob Wilbur Coxsee
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Cornell
Drake University
Des Moines
Coxsee
Doxsee and Doxsee
Iowa Press Association
Iowa Press Association, Inc
Charles Alfred Coxsee
the Express
Rochester
Minn
John McDonald Hospital
J. L. Burns
Wilbur
George
Guy Bonwell
Youth Attends Speech Clinic at Grinnell College
Leonard Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hoffman, attends a six week remedial speech correction clinic at Grinnell College in Grinnell Iowa. Junior Reid wins a free Des Moines Register trip and tour of its printing shop plus Riverview Park visit and sighting of the Prince of Sweden.
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Leonard Hoffman
Herman Hoffman
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Iowa
Junior Reid
Des Moines Register
Des Moines
The
Register
Riverview Park
Monticello issues annual financial report by city clerk
Rose Hines presents Monticello fiscal year 1947 48 figures showing total receipts of 98056.89 up from 90985.67, driven by taxes and building permits. Bond sales for the swimming pool total 40440, with police and fire services funded by liquor tax and city funds. Water works and sewer account for about a third of income as improvements and maintenance are outlined.
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Monticello
Rose
Hines
Express
Rose Hines
World War Dead To Be Returned To Monticello
Three Monticello youths will have their casketed remains brought home from overseas for final burial. An army escort from the Chicago Distribution Center will transport the bodies, with delivery dates kept private until five days before arrival. The three service members include Private Tonts Fo Havin hek, Private Roit Vo Bartlett, and Corporal Robert L. Stutt, honored by relatives and veteran groups in a community return.
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Monticello
Chicago
American Graves Registration Division
United States Arms
Ody
Tonts Fo Havin Hek
St. Alvoeld
Orange
Aesiva Havlebeok
Roit Vo Bartlett
St. James
France
Clara Belle Bartlett
Robert L. Stutt
Brosville
Clarence M. Stutt
Carroll J. Grinnell
Gold Star
Iowa
County Flying Farmers Meet Near Anamosa
The Jones County Flying Farmers gathered east of Anamosa on Sunday June 27 led by Roland Dasenbrock. Only Glenn Brown flew in as others deemed weather too risky. They surveyed Grassland Field for landing options and expect about 100 aircraft at Grassland Field Day if conditions allow.
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Jones County
Roland Dasenbrock
Anamosa
Glenn Brown
Mark McDonald
Francis Mueller
Allen Siebels
William and
George Wessels
Brown
Henderson
Jones County Delegation Plans Attending 4-H Girls Convention
Plans for the state 4-H girls convention in Ames July 7 to 9 include Jones county delegates Genevieve Soper Wanda Lee Reid Clay Busy Bees Bonnie Ketchum Olin Ship Ahoy Greta Buol Lovell Happy Helpers Shirley Vacek Oxford Happy Husklers Ardis Heiken Madison Merry Maids Joanne Wright Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls Jane Mardorf Castle Grove Fortune Finders Velma Lloyd Hale Wapsie Wanderers Joyce Hansen. Mrs. Fred Lasack will accompany the group as club leader.
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4-H Club
Ames
Jones County
Genevieve Soper
Jackson Wise Owls
Wanda Lee Reid
Clay Busy Bees
Bonnie Ketchum
Olin Ship Ahoy
Greta Buol
Lovell Happy Helpers
Shirley Vacek
Oxford Happy Hustlers
Ardis Heiken
Madison Merry Maids
Joanne Wright
Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls
Jane Mardorf
Castle Grove
Fortune Finders
Velma Lloyd
Hale
Wapsie Wanderers
Joyce Hansen
Fred Lasack
Wally Schneider Named Cornell KRNL Radio Station Manager
Wally Schneider will be student manager of Cornell University’s new radio station KRNL next year, per Dr. Seth A. Fessenden. He will direct personnel and programming and oversee all broadcasting duties, bringing prior Cornell radio experience including announcing football games and hosting three weekly KRNL programs this year.
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Wally Schneider
Cornell
KRNL
Seth A. Fessenden
Schneider
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the Red Cross
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Iowa City
Stewart Stuhler
Focal Red Cross
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Mr. McVay
Rev. C. Sandbach
Chamber of Commerce
Beavo
Monticello K of C
Doxsee
Times
Alma O. Korslund
Eagle Grove
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Iowa State Highway Commission
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