Monticello Births Reported Through July Week
John McDonald hospital notes six births since Saturday July 9 including LeRoy Hinrichs and Dale Chapman boys in Monticello July 9. George DellaRosa Cascade and James Pavelka Martelle boys July 10. Donald Crow Monticello boy July 12. Wayne Wacker Anamosa boy July 13. In Wyoming Donald Von Sprecken and wife welcomed a son July 7 weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces with three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
LeRoy Hinrichs
Monticello
Dale Chapman
George DellaRosa
Cascade
James Pavelka
Martelle
Donald Crow
Wayne Wacker
Anamosa
Wyoming
Donald von Sprecken
Short Couples Listed for July Legal Notices
A sequence of upcoming entries lists participants from Illinois and Iowa. On July 8 Oscar Johnson and Rose Baums both of Chicago and of legal age. July 9 Patrick J. Dearborn of Anamosa and Virginia Morrissey of Monticello. July 12 Bill Boyles of Central City and Betty Ruth of Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Oscar Johnson
Rose Baums
Chicago
Legal Age
Patrick J. Dearborn
Anamosa
Virginia Morrissey
Monticello
Bill Boyles
Central City
Betty Ruth
New Cars and Trucks From Courthouse Records
July entries list buyers and vehicle brands linked to towns and names including John F Siebels Amber DeSoto Efron E Breitbach Monti Cello Kaiser Richard Benischek Olin Mercury James H Huffman Wyoming Chevrolet Donald F McDonough Monticello Dodge M J Service Monticello Ford truck William H or Mabel Voss Olin Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F.siebels
Amber
DeSoto
Efron E. Breitbach
Monticello
Kaiser
Richard Benischek
Olin
Mercury
James H. Huffman
Wyoming
Chevrolet
Donald F. McDonough
Dodge
M & J Service
Ford Truck
William H. Or Mabel Voss
Ford
Linn and Jones Counties Hire Special Education Director
Harry Stover aged 52 of Cedar Rapids has been hired as special education director for Jones and Linn counties. Beavo announces the appointment after Stover’s prior work in Johnson and Muscatine counties and his background in testing and psychology. He and his wife plan to live in Cedar Rapids. Beavo also seeks a speech therapist for Jones county following the resignation of Marilyn Robinson of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stover
Cedar Rapids
Jones and Linn
Sioux Falls
S.C
Joseph A. Beave
Stover
Johnson and Muscatine
Fa Department of Education
A& Area
Beavo
Jones County
Marilyn Robinson
Monticello
Legion Officers Installed Here
The Mon ticello American Legion post held its officer installation led by Frank Shimanek at the Monday meeting. Officers named include Donald Schlimmer commander Harold Dunn first vice commander Ed Brokens second vice commander Frank Williams finance Eddie Feldman chaplain Frank Eilers adjutant Dr Earl H De Shaw service officer Bruce Richards sergeant at arms Alva Hinrichs grave registrar and Alex Nagy historian. Bob Goodyear Boys State representative reported on the Des Moines event and urged continuation of the program. The group also financed sending the high school band to Cedar Rapids for the state convention parade in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello American Legion
Donald Schlimmer
Harold Dunn
Ed Brokens
Frank Williams
Eddie Feldman
Frank Eilers
Earl H. DeShaw
Bruce Richards
Alva Hinrichs
Alex Nagy
Frank Shi
Cedar Rapids
Legg Names Three To Count Ballots
JONES COUNTY Irving Hintz and Louis Heiken of Monticello and Burton Brown of Anamosa will serve without compensation as a three man committee to count ASC elections votes. Hintz will be chairman. The trio were named by Joe Legg the county extension director and are township ASC chairmen as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Irving Hintz
Louis Heiken
Monticello
Burton Brown
Anamosa
William Page dies in Billings at home
William Page, husband of Mrs. Jennie Alloway Page formerly of Monticello, died Thursday July 7 at his home 1029 North 28th Street Billings Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Page
Jennie Alloway Page
Monticello
Billings
Mont
Christmas Tree And Budget Get G.M.C. Approval
The Greater Monticello committee approved the budget report and agreed to erect a Christmas tree at East First and Cedar streets. They also plan to ask the Milwaukee railroad to clear weeds along its track parallel to the landing strip. Budget items include roads 50 promotion 500 Christmas program 600 and others. Rooster Days set for Sept 15-17 with Harvest Days in early November and a Cat and Dog sale planned for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Monticello
East First
Cedar Streets
Milwaukee Railroad
Carroll Vaughn
Monticello
Vaughn
Earl DeShaw
Arch Edwards
Ed. Cox
Ed Cox
John Shover
Les Balster
Ross Baty
Elden Brashaw
Johnny Jones
F. S. Stuhler
Louis Morf
Andy Strittmatter
Boyd Shannon
Sam Schuetz
William Shaffer
George Nieters
Fred Tunks
James Nelson
Frank Eilers
Virgil Hunt
Bob Ferrar
Laverne Filers
Johnny-Jones
James Bender
Ray Fluckiger
Les Linn
Walter Zubler
Tee
Moan
Frank Williams
Ray Kenrends
Otto Smith
Johnny- Jones
Jerry Pasker
Wool Growers to Vote on Marketing Deduction Program
Jones county wool producers have until August 19 to vote in a referendum on implementing deductions from wool and lamb payments. The plan, tied to a nationwide agreement, would fund advertising and promotion. voting requires two thirds approval from those representing most of the sheep and lambs. Ballots will be mailed by Neal Hayden’s county ASC office in Monticello, and non-recipients can request ballots, with results due around September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Neal Hayden
A.S.C
Secretary of Agriculture
American’ Sheep Producers Council
Ing
Monticello
Hayden
Left Germany 63 Years Ago Plans Visit to Husum
Center Junction resident John H. Hansen who left Germany in 1892 will depart July 23 for Husum to visit his three brothers Thomas 85 George 83 and Richard 79 and see if they can meet in Germany during his 81st birthday week. He will travel via Chicago London and Hamburg returning September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
John H. Hansen
Germany
United States
Husum
Thomas
George
Richard
William
East Germany
Switzerland
Hansen
John Sikora
Savanna
Til
Chicago
London
England
Hamburg
Jones County
25 Korean War Vets Enrolled in Vocational Program
The Monticello area enrolls 25 Korean War veterans in a vocational agriculture education program led by Hopkinton instructor Earl Dunlap. Three new enrollees are Herbert Gearhart and William Gearhart of Hopkinton and Louis Oberfoell of Worthington, with classes held twice weekly at the Masonic Temple in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Earl Dunlap
Hopkinton
Herbert and
William Gearhart
Louis Oberfoell
Worthington
Masonic Temple
Dunlap
Norbert Manternach Jr
Steve McDowell
Ray Nagel
Paul Steuri
James. Stadimueller
Don
J." Weber
Durance
Mahoney
Norman Hintichs
Mark ‘Leonard
Clifford ‘Priebe
Maynard‘ Siebels
Don Hart
Garret C. Moenk
Mike Kula
Anamosa
Robert ‘de- Moss
Bill’. Kirkhan
Mike Knepper
Cascade
Jerry DeLarm
Langworthy
Kenneth and
Clare Lamphier
Carl’Feldmann
Fat Steer Contest Offers $3000 in Prizes at Great Jones County Fair
The Great Jones County Fair offers over $3000 in cash prizes for the fat steer contest on August 26 with top prize of $1000. Entries require $30 per steer, steers must weigh 1100 pounds or more, and exhibitors may enter up to two steers. Judging is by price per hundredweight and proceeds include an after-judging auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Claude Appleby
Wyoming Centennial Schedule Promised for Aug Celebration
Wyoming centennial committee and planners meet at the town hall to finalize events from August 14 to 16. Activities include church services, reunions, a centennial pageant Prairie Town, a parade with bands from Monticello Oxford Junction and Lost Nation, a horse show, carnival acts, street dancing, and a closing parade and dance. The roster lists chairs and advisory members across local clubs and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Arthur Wallace
Howard Jamison
Peter Sievers
Frank Vacek
Robert Alden
Fred Petersen
William Bronson
John Petersen
R. F. Gronewold
Melvin Willey
Almer Rexstad
Adra Lane
Gordon Hall
Howard Eichhorn
Don Brunscheen
Wyoming Centennial Committee
Memorial Hall
Prairie Town
Monticello
Olin
Oxford Junction
Lost Nation
Knipe Named Principal of Monticello Junior High
Paul Knipe, a six year Monticello teacher, is named principal of the reorganized junior high. He will also teach science and driver education while leading safety programs for both boys and girls. Shannon cites the move to educate 12 to 14 year olds separately from high school students. The new program requires safety education and driving instruction for sophomores starting 1955 56 with the 1958 class first to graduate under the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Knipe
Monticello
Boyd Shannon
Knipe
Iowa
State Teachers College
State University of Iowa
Becky
Greg
Shannon
Monticello school board eyes new budget and staff rise
Monticello independent school board plans a public hearing August 8 at 8 p.m. on a proposed fiscal year budget starting July 1. The general fund would be 197 200, with 100 000 raised by taxation and 97 200 from income sources. Five new teachers boost staff to 43 as enrollment nears 770.
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The
Monticello
Shannon
Monticello “Independent School
Masonic Temple
V.F.W
Robert Deppe
Man Serving 30 Day Term In Jones County Court
Donald D. Haden of Council Bluffs is serving a 30 day sentence in Jones county jail after pleading guilty to uttering three false checks with intent to defraud. He cashed checks for 10 50 and 60 dollars at Stanwood with no account at Union Trust and Savings bank. The $10 check led to his guilty plea and 30 day sentence by Justice of the Peace Thomas Stimpson in Anamosa. Remaining charges were sent to district court after grand jury waiver. A divorce decree is to be granted Elma Behrends from Edward Behrends, married 1917 with two adult children, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. A divorce petition by Bessie Haker against Ernest F. Haker was withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Donald D. Haden
Council Bluffs
Justice of Peace
Union Trust and Savings Bank
Stanwood
Haden
Anamosa
Thomas Stimpson
Elma Behrends
Edward Behrends
Bessie Haker
Ernest F. Haker
Cascade Road-e-0 Winners Named
Paul and Nancy Weber won first prize in the teenage Road-e-o at Cascade Sunday each earning $10. Other boys winners were David Less second $5 and Steve McNally third $3. Girls awards went to Janet Gadient second $5 and Katie Hosch third $3. Sponsored by Cascade Commercial club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Paul and
Nancy Weber
David Less
Steve McNally
Janet Gadient
Katie Hosch
Commercial Club of
Wyoming Youth Tops 4-H Livestock Judging Event
Dick Fishwild of Wyoming Pioneers 4-H scored 423 of 450 to win the first judging workout held July 5 in Jones county. Vernon Tjaden 420, Loren Lubben 414, and Darrell Tracy 412 followed, earning trips to St Louis. Five top scorers will form the county 4-H state fair judging team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Dick Fishwild
Wyoming Pioneers
Fishwild
St. Louis
Ralston Purina Dealers
Joe E. Legg
Vernon Tjaden
Martello
Tjaden
Loren Lubben
Castle Grove Royal Rangers
Darrell Tracy
Lubben
Tracy
St Louis
Traden
Chester White Sons
Harms and Son
Amber
Guernsey
Ben Otten
Scotch Grove
M. P. Paulsen
Center Junction
William Reade
Wilson Buying Yards
Wyoming
Ezra Werndt
Deane Rinner
Livestock Service
Wilson and Co
Cedar Rapids
Lovell and Richland Farm Bureaus Schedule Picnic
A family picnic for Lovell and Richland township Farm Bureau members is set for this evening at 7 p.m. at the Great Jones County fairgrounds in Monti cello. Director Don Zimmerman notes the program features demonstrations by the 4-H clubs of Lovell township and the Richland boys club, with a committee including Ray Slife as chairman and members Frank Schneiter George Smith Melvin Hein Francis Trumm Ervin Wacker John Wilcox Bob Hasler Lawrence Heeren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell and
Richland Township
Rotarians Hear Convention Report And Get Committee Assignments
The Mon ticello Rotary club met and heard Bill Stahler report on the Chicago Rotary International convention. Members were assigned numerous committees for the coming year including club service, vocational service, community service, international service, attendance, classifications, bulletin, fellowship, magazine, membership, public information, sergeant at arms, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stahler
Monticello Rotary Club
Rotary International
Chicago
Ted Clymer
Anamosa
Rotary Scout Committee
Clymer
Bill Stuhter
Robert Savage
Royal Hunt
Louis Morf
Andy Strittmatier
Hosford
John Jones
Dave Cuckler
al McNeill, Jr
Andy Strittmatter
Burt MceLaughlin
Cecil Goettsch
Max McCrabb
Boyd Shannon
Robert Dolan
Ed Huibregtse
Thomas Redmond
Virgil Hunt
Public
Glenn Hargrave
Roy Miller
Fred Stuhler
Rotary
Clarence Hosford
John Locher
Ross
Slater Herd Tops Jones No 1 Dairy List for June
Jones No 1 Dairy Herd Improvement reports 28 herds tested totaling 624 cows with 539 in milk and 85 dry. Average milk 900 pounds and butterfat 33 pounds. Top ten herds led by Geo Slater Olin at 1211 pounds milk and 45.7 butterfat, followed by Phead and Burmeister Center Junction and others nationwide through Clarence and Monticello with 1128 milk and 36.1 butterfat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Jones No
Lowell Underwood
Geo. Slater
Phead and Burmeister
Center Junction
Otto Steuri
Max Specht
Monticello
William Gendelmann
Clarence
F. P. Stonerock
Harvest Home Event At Coggon Promoted In Monticello
A group of high school musicians and a mobile loudspeaker unit toured Monticello on Tuesday to advertise the annual Harvest Home celebration set for July 15 and 16 in Coggon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coggon
Monticello
Lions International Convention Report At Monticello Club Meeting
The club heard reports from Howard Hicks Chester Condit and Dr A K Jones on the Lions International convention held June 22 25 in Atlantic City New Jersey The Monticello public school teacher William Johnson was installed as a member by counselor C F Shimanez Alva Zimmerman served as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hicks
Chester Condit
A. K. Jones
Lions International
Monticello
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Courthouse Records
Legion
Legg
G.M.C
R. von Spreecken
Fred W. Petersen
Bob Alden
Raymond Keiler
Kenneth Harden
Almer ‘Rexstad
Tom Eichhorn
Progressive Club
W. W. Bronson, Jr
Eastern Star
American Legion
Roy Tompkins
Joromo
Paul Huston
PTA
John M. Petersen
Town
Fred ‘Dose
I.C
Everett Brunscheen
Lutheran’ Church
Albert Wallace
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Ben Warren
Royal Neighbors
Louis Dusanek
Rebekahs
Pete” “Countryman
American Legion Auxiliary
Cyril O'Hara
Band
Monti
Jr. High
General Fund
Cascade Road
Lovell and Richland Farm Bureaus
Fairgrounds
Harold White
Jerry Naylor
Charles Ellett
Leslie Balster
Don Sutherland
Ralph Wilson
Colin Thomas
James Maurice
Robert Mullen
Rotary Foundation
Highway 38
D.h.il.a
Slater Herd
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