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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1960

Page

2

Special Services Increase 1961 County School Budget

Jones county boards of education budgeted 1961 expenditures at 52,652.50 with 43,000 to be raised by taxation after other income. Hearings set for July 28 at 8 p.m. in the Jones county courthouse. Funding covers a special education supervisor four psychologists and three classes with plans for two more. Budget details include 12,827 general control 35,745 instruction 50 auxiliary agencies 153.50 coordinage activities 1,747 fixed charges 1,450 capital outlay and 660 reorganization.

The Express Jones County Board of Education Jones County Court House Paul Jarman Jones County

Hunt Installed As President Of Rotary Club

Virgil Hunt became the new president at the Rotary Club during the weekly meeting Monday evening. James Nelson, outgoing president, introduced him and received a past president’s pin in appreciation. A long list of committee appointments followed for the coming year.

Virgil Hunt Rotary James Nelson Nelson Hunt Robert Myers Robert Savage Roy Miller B. B. Mc Laughlin Boyd Shannon Bill Stuhler Leigh Clark Ed Huibregtse Arch Edwards Raymond L. Adams Donald Sutherland Andy Strittmatter Johnny Jones Ross Baty S. E. Locher Sargeant At Arms Bill Corbin Buyer Fred Stuhler Rotary Information Committee Tom Hamilton Louis Morf Eldon Brashaw Max McCrabb Dave Cuckler Bud Shelley Harry Stuhler Harold White Pat Seehusen Glenn Hargrave Crippled Children Otto Senft Clarence Hosford Robert Turner Bud McNeill Jr Bill Corbin Elvin Erdahl Robert Dolan C. G. Thomas Myr Ray Boys Scout Leslie Balster Jack Knopp Royal Hunt Myr Paul Priest Ed Huioregtse James Marice M. F. Carrier Neirman James Maurice Dick ,Orng Cecil Goettsch Monticello 2S Nelson al McNeill Jr Kenneth Head Mullan Dick Long Urice Ader

County Seeks Bids for Major Road Repairs Project

Jones County invites sealed bids at the auditor’s office by 10 am July 27 for extensive road resurfacing 6.73 miles of secondary roads and related work. The project covers 10,095 tons of Class D crushed stone plus gravel and backfill, grading and incidental work across multiple sections with detailed material quantities and culvert installs. Proposal forms are available from the county engineer.

Jones County the Express North Quarter Northeast Corner

Blaney Begins Administrative Training at Trumbull Memorial

Keith Blaney of Monticello joined Trumbull Memorial Hospital Warren Ohio on July 1 as a resident trainee in hospital administration. He is the sixth administrative resident in the state university program and holds a B S in business from the University of Iowa with a U S Air Force reserve commission. He is married and enjoys fishing hunting and flying.

Blaney Ohio Hospital Keith Blaney Monticello Trumbull Memorial Hospital Warren Ohio The State University University of Iowa U.S. Air Force

Monticello Lions Name New Committees For Year

Monticello Lions clubs members reported from the Chicago International Lions convention at St Matthew Lutheran church. The club announced committee appointments for the coming year and listed events including a July 25 family picnic and December holiday festival.

Monticello Lions Club International Lions Club Chicago St. Matthew Lutheran Church Focal Club Lavern Eilers George Neiters Harold Gottleaber Frank Shimanek Bob Patten Howard Hicks Dave Miller Lions Clubs Bruce Stumbaugh Monticello James Bender Henry Adams C. J. Matthiessen Harland Hetzler Emil Prull James Corwin Don Bergman Sam Schuetz Elton Copley Gene Chamberlin Arnold Schlueter Lester Voss Alva Freese Frank Martin Bill Shaffer Rex Schrader Joe Messerli Paul Warner Earl DeShaw Les Linn George Schoon Harold Wilcox Chauncey Robinson Guy Byerly L. D. Caraway Alfred Egger E. B. First Gilbert Prult Carl Wolken Dale Adams Dale Wolfgram Paul Knipe G. M. Jones James Indekofer Clarence Kuriger Robert Theoni Ray Brokaw Bruce Richards Ray Coyle Lyman Perkins Community Betterment CivicIm Paul Arduser Louis Freese Vincent Haag Harold Kirk Ernest Becker Otto Smith Roger Thompson

Ayrshire Show Slated at Zumbach Farm July 28

The district Ayrshire show sponsored by East Central Iowa Ayrshire breeders will be held July 28 at Louis Zumbach farm located 13 miles west on County A and a half mile north of Monticello. Wallace Taylor of Iowa State University dairy department will judge the event.

Iowa Wallace Taylor Iowa State University Dairy Department

Michels Charged With Supplying Liquor To Minor

Two new criminal charges were filed in Jones county district court. Paul Michels of Monticello is charged with supplying liquor to a minor for an incident on June 10. Michels was bound over by Justice of the Peace Warren P. Lawrence and jailed on a $350 bond. Richard L. Fleming of Olin appeals a reckless driving charge after being found guilty by the JP court, with a $100 bond posted on appeal. Civil actions include Citizens Savings Bank suing Kenneth A. Hartwig for $530 on a note secured by farm equipment, Farmers Mutual Creamery suit against Dorrance Mahoney for $110.98, Freese Motors suit for $726.96, St Joseph Mercy Hospital suit for $50, and Hardin Sales Co. filing against Ray Dose.

Jones County Paul Michels Monticello Michels John Appleby Jones County District Court Warren P. Lawrence Richard L. Fleming Olin Thomas Stimpson Justice of Peace Fleming JP Court Mark L. Goodrich Jr Anamosa Robert Butler Citizens Savings Bank of Kenneth A. Hartwig Hartwig John Deere Oliver Hampshire Dan Tipton Farmers Mutual Creamery of Dorrance Mahoney Freese Motors of Floyd Switzer Martha Switzer LeRoy Switzer St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Clinton Glen Diggs Arzena Diggs Hardin Sales Company Ray Dose Wyoming Electric

Mrs. Fonck Dies in Cascade After Six Month Illness

Funeral services for Margaret Fonck 44 were held at St. Mary's Cascade with Rev. John Mauer presiding. She died Monday at her parents home, survived by two sons Donald and Francis, daughter Linda Kay, parents Henry and Maria Beck, two brothers Tony and Nick, and sister Mrs Joe Caroll.

Cascade Margaret Fonck St. Mary’s Catholic Church Didesch John Mauer Fonck Henry Beck Donald Fonck Francis Fonck Monticello Linda Kay Fonck Tony Nick Beck Joe Mathilda) Caroll

Civil Defense Plans For 10 County Meet To Be Made July 21

A civil defense meeting to plan a two county meeting in September is set for July 21 at 7 30 p.m. in the Community room of the courthouse. H G Dein inger Anamosa county civil defense chairman notes attendees will include representatives from Buchanan Cedar Johnson Linn Delaware Dubuque Jackson Clinton Scott and Jones counties plus officials from the state social welfare office and regional civil defense office. Nellie Rummell Jones county social welfare director chairs the emergency welfare service survival plans for Jones county.

Court House H. G. Dein Inger Anamosa Civil Defense Buchanan Cedar Johnson Linn Delaware Dubuque Jackson Clinton Scott Jones State Office of Social Welfare Civil Defense Office Nellie Rummell Jones County Emergency Welfare Service

Schrader Named Assistant Doorkeeper at GOP Convention

Rex Schrader of Monticello is appointed assistant doorkeeper for the Republican national convention starting July 25 in Chicago.

GOP Schrader Chicago Rex Schrader Monticello

Buck Creek Shower Honoring Mrs Philip King

A miscellaneous shower was held Saturday in the church dining room for Mrs Philip King. The gift table featured pink and white hearts and a matching backdrop. Mrs King, formerly Jerri Straub of Monticello, and Mr King were married on Saturday July 2. Guests at supper included Mr and Mrs Carl DeWoody and Roger Schrodemeier with Richard from Cedar Rapids, Mrs Hazel Houston and Virgil. Sunday picnickers for supper were Mr and Mrs Charles DeWoody of Coggon.

Buck Creek Philip King Claudia King Judy Sill Charlotte Beitz Richard Cedar Rapids Hazel Houston Virgil Charles DeWoody Coggon Curt Thing Charles Thing Roy Havens Curt Camp McCoy Wis Norman Appleby Gene Moulton Memorial Hospital Manchester Dean Carr Deann Carl Opfer Springville Carrs Moulton Austin Jones Dan Flannagan Leslie Farris Coggan Morrow Freeman Smith H. E. Morrow Monticello Raymond Morrow Wilmington Del B.A. Smith Muscatine Delma Delana Sherrie Roger Smith Brenda Herman Dolley Dorrance Emerson Alburnett Luke Lawrence Prairieburg John King Phillip King Mr. King Gaye King Somers Bruce Brayton Lynn and David Des Moines Harold Hunter Harriet Harlan Bonnie Wicks Minburn Barvaried Kings Jeri Straub Clarence Thompson Ralph Thompson Jim Milroy Milroys Friendship Club River Front Cafe Guttenberg Cassville Sadie Milroy Merritt Haigh Clark Thompson Henry Wilson Tom Wilson Lloyd Sheppard Alfred Lahey John Rat~cliff Amos Richardson Rob Bradle Cary Ross Archie Miles Grace Blount Henry Ehlers St. Luke’s Hospital Mr. Ehlers Castle Grove Luther League of the Ss, Peter and Paul Lutheran Church David Specht Atis Luthavs American Lutheran Church Cedar Falls John Debere Ottumwa Dale Mar~dorf Alva Stadtmueller Shirley Ebel Wayne King Luther League of the SS Kenny Reth Mary Reth Rose Portewig Richard Stadtmueller Richard Lubben Dale Mardorf Iowa State University Ames Debbie Glen King Barbara Rogers Minnie Brockhon Leonard Darrow Wyoming Delmar King Keith Karen Boyd King Elizabeth Specht Philip Schlarmann Marla

Notable Community Guests and Local Visits Across Cedar Rapids Area

A long list of visits and staying guests fills the Cedar Rapids area scene. Families such as the DeWoodys and Wilsons host relatives while others attend funerals and hospital stays. The piece notes Camp McCoy departures, bridal showers, and travelers passing through Monticello, Manchester, and Onslow.

July Fourth Picnic At Mrs Prull Home Reported

Langworthy recounts a family gathering at Mrs. Marie Prull's residence on July 4 with guests including Mr and Mrs Adolf Dierks, Mr and Mrs Ben Thuman, Mrs Vina Prull, Mr and Mrs Ralph Zimmerman. John Reuter and Gerd Prull visited Fred Hanken on July 5 while Mrs Robert Heyen and family arrived midweek.

C. E. Heyen Robert Heyen Chicago Marie Prull John Reuter Ben Wolken

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monticello Lions George Nieters Monticello High School Rotary Club Lions Club Zumbach Farm Ayrshire Harold DeWoody Dawn Darla Floyd Wilson Olive Chehock Plymouth Ralph Darmstadt Randalia Ralph Wilson John Wilson Rodney Wilson Donna Greg Moulton Kenneth Keith Lew Keith Lloyd Hugh Floyd Myers Ashby Neb Glen Schmidt Stewart Fred Nelson Gail Eleanor Hugh Schmidt Ivan Wilson Gladys Wilson Bob Morrow Bruce Road Carrcroft Roy Dighton Herschel Loesche Onslow Lyle Shankland Mercy Hospital Sahnkland Kay Hosch Joe Hoschs Kenneth Klaus Minneapolis Minn Rhiney Blanchard Lyle Flannagan Roger Baldwin Clarence Dean Smith Lorney Bacon New Boston, Ill B. A. Smith Howard Smith Harold Daut Charles King Clell Moulton Richard Kromminga Henry Miller Lloyd Rogers Coralville Dam George Seehusen Anna Seehusen Center Junction Mahlon Seehusen Madonna Carol Dick Braun Jergens Sharon Gerdes Sharon Behrends Fortune Finders Clarence Eberhart E. J. Schneir Jerry Preston Marion Paul Gerdes Jimmy Spahr Austin Spahr John McDonald Hospital Alma Siebels Steve Mark Pamela Billy Joe Siebels Reseda Calif Siebels Cynthia Mowrey Gerd Prull Eilert Prull John McDonald Delores Poppe Francis Gearhart Fred Presbyterian Church Sheryl Sharon Wilken Edmund Wilken Diane Arduser Linda Wilken Jennifer John Harris Nancy Barbara Doyle Jill Dennis Diane Laurel Ann Wilken Marie Prult Carl Zimmerman John Stahlberg Jr Lawrence Heeren Laura Reuter Earl Gerdes George Zimdar Margie Milwaukee Zimdar Gerdes Henry George Schafer Henry Schafer Bennie Tobiason Lawrence Schafer Marlin Bob Gerdes Marlene Merle Mary Ann Glenn Goldsmith Susan Glenda Eddie Kathy George Schaffer John Schafer Willis Schafer Ralph Janiece Louis Schafer Jim Sandra John Rieken Arthur McGovern Arthur West Frankfort Arthur Riedel Roland Buol Doughlas Rebecca Steven la Porte City George Buol Buol Stoneking Pat Keener Loren Buol Jack Buol McGuire Air Force Base Dave Hammond Jones County Fairgrounds Beatrice Brock Susan Goldsmith Scotch Grove J. Ellis Webb Anamosa Methodist Church Sarah Paulsen Mary Lynn Mallie Martelle Anne Kuntz Lisbon
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