Navy officer Tull moved. tires approved by local board
L Emerson Tull formerly a federal inspector is commissioned lieutenant commander in the navy and stationed in Washington D C with family in Silver Lake N Y awaiting permanent location. Local war price board approved tire and tube applications for six residents and businesses. Civilian defense committees need first aid supplies and later rope and rubber boots for gas attack defense with contribution boxes in Monticello stores next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.emerson Tull
Monticello Post Office
United States Navy
Army
Quincy Street
N.W
Washington, D. C
Silver Lake
N. Y
Tull
Farmer
John Yossi
Monticello
Middle West
Illness Stricken Soldier Receives Critical Surgery
W. C. Bid Snyder Jr of Manchester, who joined the army about ten days ago, fell ill with appendicitis at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Peritonitis followed and his condition was critical until an operation Monday, which he survived. His parents were summoned to his bedside. Snyder formerly worked for the Anamosa Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C
Bid) Snyder, Jr
Manchester
Jefferson Barracks
Snyder
Eureka
Clark divorce action seeks custody of two children
The sole case in the Clerk of the District Court is Dale S. Clark versus LoRee Clark a divorce suit. Both sides seek divorce and custody of two children. They were married Sept 25 1933 in Galena Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the District Court
Leigh Pearson
Dale S. Clark
LoRee Clark
Galena
Ill
Cars Licensed By County Treasurer Names And Places
Four cars have been licensed in the office of the county treasurer Don Ruhl since July 1. The owners and details are Tom H Snyder Anamosa Studebaker Robert G Norris Center Junction trailer Paul A Marugg Monticello Chevrolet and Clarence C Knepper Monticello Chevrolet. Two baby girls were born at John McDonald hospital during the past week a girl to Faye Loop Hopkinton July 14 and a girl to George Hoffmann Monticello July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ruhl
Tom H. Snyder
Anamosa
Studebaker
Robert G. Norris
Center Junction
Paul A. Marugg
Monticello
Chevrolet
Clarence C. Knepper
John McDonald Hospital
Faye Loop
Hopkinton
George Hoffmann
Jones County Supervisors Approve Treasurer Report
The Jones County supervisors approved the county treasurer's semi annual report and are auditing claims as part of routine business this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello Band Concert Refreshes Night After Rainout
The Monticello band performs tonight at 8 in city park with Lyle McMullen directing, featuring Mary Schoonsing, Mary Lou Lnitt baton twirling, and a cornet trio of Yola Rodman Lois Barrack and Charles Kreeb. Also noted is a prior minor arrest in Onslow and a corporal promotion for Kenneth E Schneider in the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Lyle McMullen
Gene Byers
Mary Schoon
Sixty Jones County Men Named For Army Service
Welch Davis and Boyd May, two convicts aged 30 and 25, escaped the Anamosa reformatory after assaulting guard C. Clark, shutting a power plant and scaling the wall. They were captured near Springville after wandering the town for food, while Clark remained hospitalized with multiple injuries. The incident prompted review of security as the escape occurred during a blackout with the men slipping down a 60 foot wall using an extension cord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Davis
Boyd May
Springville
Anamosa
Foss Davis
Welch
May
Norman Graham
C. E. Neal
Davis
C. C. Clark
Clark
Mercy Hospital
GOP Names Four Judges In District
The eighteenth judicial district Republicans named M C Hamiel Tipton and Guy P Linville Cedar Rapids as candidates for district judgeships joining two incumbents G K Thompson Cedar Rapids and J E Heiserman Anamosa. Linville aims at the fourth seat now held by Democrat C J Haas Marion. The district covers Cedar Jones and Linn counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hamiel
Tipton
Guy P. Linville
Cedar Rapids
Eighteenth Judicial District
G. K. Thompson
J. E. Heiserman
Anamosa
Hamiel
John T. Moffit
Moffit
Linville
Judge Moffit
E. A. Johnson
J. E. Remley
Carl H. Mather
J. M. Grimm
Dirks Enlists in Army Air Corps from Center Junction
George Dirks of Center Junction has enlisted in the Army Air Corps and left for Cedar Rapids to begin an eight months training course at Coe College. He is married with two children, and his family will stay on the farm until fall. Dirks is among 29 local volunteers in the air corps group. 14 passed mental tests, and 10 passed the physical tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dirks
Center Junction
Army Air Corps
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Dirks
Harm Dirks
Heiserman Couple Welcome Daughter Mary Susan
Judge and Mrs J F Heiserman announce the birth of a daughter named Mary Susan at Mercy hospital Anamosa last Saturday morning. This is the couple's second daughter. they are former residents of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Heiserman
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Judge
Heiserman
Monticello
Mary Susan
Ensign George Fraser Commissioned in Naval Reserves
George Fraser has been commissioned ensign in the U S Naval Reserves and began duties June 29 at Soldiers Field in Boston Maia. He serves in the naval supply corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fraser
U. S
Soldiers Field
Boston
Maia
Naval Supply Corps
Sacred Heart Picnic at Monticello Church Grounds
The Sacred Heart Church Monticello parish hosts a church grounds picnic on Tuesday July 21. Chicken and ham supper will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Church
Monticello
Express urges orders for extra copies amid print shortage
With a coming paper shortage The Express limits weekly runs and asks readers to order by Wednesday noon for additional copies at 5 cents each. Reprints from existing articles or obituaries can be produced cheaply for mail convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
Jones County Old Age Help Totals for June 1942
Jones County distributed Old Age assistance to 468 recipients in June 1942. Iowa Department of Social Welfare reports total payments of 9963.40 dollars averaging 21.52 dollars per person, with seven blind recipients averaging 23.32 dollars. The June total paid out was 163.23 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Leave Today For Army Duty
A group of men from this district depart Thursday at 4 30 p m from the Holden hotel Anamosa for army duty after a two week furlough post induction A celebration is planned for these selectees listing Jack Byers Anamosa Raymond Campbell Monticello Seward Coppess Onslow Cecil Courtney Anamosa Elmer Dirks Scotch Grove Arthur Drexler Monticello Nicholas Felton Cascade Everett Jurgensen Wyoming Fred Lawson Cedar Rapids Clark Matthiessen Monticello Glenn May Martello Harold Mead Center Junction Emery Mead Oxford Junction Wilhelm Moenk Monticello Carl Monk Monticello Robert Nowachek Oxford Junction Wilbur Osterkamp Anamosa Willis Sackett Monticello Harrison Schlimmer Monticello Glen Stimons Anamosa James Skelley Monticello Vincent Stulken Anamosa Vincent Vacek Cedar Rapids Henry Van Slyke Central City Clarence Wells Anamosa Edgar West Onslow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Byers
Anamosa
Raymond Campbell
Monticello
Seward Coppess
Onslow
Cecil Courtney
Elmer Dirks
Scotch Grove
Arthur Drexler
Nicholas Felton
Cascade
Everett Jurgensen
Wyoming
Fred Lawson
Cedar Rapids
Clark Matthiessen
Glenn May
Martello
Harold Mead
Center Junction
Emery Mead
Oxford Junction
Wilhelm Moenk
Carl Monk
Robert Nowachek
Wilbur Osterkamp
Willis Sackett
Harrison Schlimmer
Glen Stimons
James Skelley
Vincent Stulken
Vincent Vacek
Henry van Slyke
Central City
Clarence Wells
Edgar West
Birth Certificates Now Easier to Obtain in Iowa
Iowa birth registration certificates may be filed with county clerks and certified copies issued locally, removing the need to forward proofs to Des Moines. Despite easier filing, applicants must still supply three to four supporting public records, dated five years prior, such as physician, hospital, insurance, baptismal, census, or military records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa State Department of Health
Mrs. Redmond Heads Home Nursing Group in Monticello
Mrs. T. M. Redmond accepts the chairmanship of the Home Nursing service in Monticello. Mrs. Milton Thoeni remains secretary and will continue duties. Redmond invites interested residents to join study classes in home nursing with classes starting around September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Redmond
Home Nursing Service
Monticello
Milton Thoeni
Redmond
Bicycle Safety Manuals Offered in Monticello Store
Stabler's Shoe Store in Monticello announces available bicycle safety manuals to promote certificate membership in the Safety Cycle Club of America. Each illustrated guide outlines essential safety rules for cyclists to read, observe, and follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicycle Safety Stabler’s
Monticello
Safety Cycle Club of America
T. J. Gerdes Buried Monday
Funeral services for Tjark Johann Gerdes were held at St. Matthew's church with Rev. H. L. Adix officiating and burial at Oakwood cemetery. Gerdes died Friday from a heart seizure while helping raise a cement block on South Cedar street. He was born February 26, 1877 in Monticello and had marriages to Theda Schoon and Anne Behrends. Surviving relatives include Behrends and siblings George Hower, Joseph Sedlacek, Gerd and Fred Gerdes. He worked for Hubbard & Iverson and L. A. Iverson for twenty years and was active in the Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew’s Church
Tjark Johann Gerdes
H. L. Adix
Oakwood Cemetery
Gerdes
South Cedar Street
Monticello
Johnson
Johanna (Beston) Gerdes
Barnston
Neb
Wayne Township
Theda Schoon
Zion Lutheran Church
Hubbard & Iverson
L. A. Iverson
Married Men Reassessed for Draft Call in Local Boards
Draft headquarters directed local boards Tuesday to call up married men last, prioritizing single men with no dependents, then those with dependents or contributing to the war effort. Married men must be married before Dec 8 1941 and living with wife or children, with 34 essential activities determining war engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Headquarters
Youth conference attendees return from Cedar Falls trip
David Walker Dick Shelley and Artie Rathbun return today from Cedar Falls where they spent the past week at the Presbyterian Youth conference. Dr William J Grossheim drove to Cedar Falls this morning to pick them up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Walker
Dick Shelley
Artie Rathbun
Cedar Falls
Presbyterian
William J. Grossheim
Democrats Nominate Four For Iowa Judicial Tickets
In Cedar Rapids at Linn County courthouse Democrats announced four nominees for district judgeships Marvin J. Burkholder J W Kintzinger and George C Clauson for the Democratic slate The Republican slate included G K Thompson J E Heiserman and M C Hamiel with a proposed coalition rejected by a 39 31 vote Judge Haas seeks reelection for the Democrats and John J Locher presided as chairApplications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Guy P. Linville
C. J. Haas
Marion
Haas
Marvin J. Burkholder
J. W. Kintzinger
Tipton
George C. Clauson
G. K. Thompson
J. E. Heiserman
Anamosa
M. C. Hamiel
Judge Haas
Judge Thompson
Judge Heiserman
Mr. Hamiel
John J. Locher
Monticello
County USO Drive Sets 2700 Dollar Goal
Jones county opens an intensive USO drive aiming to reach most homes and meet a 2700 dollar county quota. The area is split into two districts 1600 for the south and 1100 for the north with Monticello to be covered by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello
Death of Niece in Persia Reported by Cable
Arnold Egger and sister Mrs. Mary Barrett received a cable Saturday announcing the death of their niece Sarah Lucile Sweesy in Iran Persia from a spinal infection. Miss Sweesy had been a missionary in Iran for 12 years and visited Monticello five years ago during a stateside furlough. Her father George C. Sweesy and two sisters Mrs. Paul C. Klaus and Grace Sweesy live in Walla Walla Washington, with an aunt Mrs. W L Johnson in Mechanicsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Egger
Mary Barrett
Sarah Lucile Sweesy
Iran
Persia
Miss Sweesy
Monticello
States
George C. Sweesy
Paul C. Klaus
Grace Sweesy
Walla Walla
Wash
W. L. Johnson
Mechanicsville
Navy Recruiter Stops in Anamosa This Week
A Davenport based Navy recruiter will be at the Eas terly hotel in Anamosa from Monday through Friday for interviews with those interested in learning about Navy opportunities. The recruiter will reside at the hotel evenings and welcomes men who cannot meet during the day due to work commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Davenport
Anamosa
Bea Long Undergoes Successful Tumor Surgery
Bea Long daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Long had a tumor removed from beneath a knee cap by Dr. A. Steindler at University Hospital Iowa City Monday morning. The operation was successful and after a few weeks in a cast she plans to enroll in nurse training this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea Long
Wade Long
A. Steindler
University Hospital
Iowa City
Miss Lucille Mullen Named Iowa State Poster Winner
Dubuque student Miss Lucille Mullen wins state first in a national poster contest with 12 820 high school competitors from 41 states. The National Live Stock and Meat Board sponsors the event and cites originality grasp of subject and presentation as criteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Mullen
Dubuque
Iowa
Mullen
Doctors Pass 60 Of 78 In Draft Physicals 1A
The draft board announced that 60 men were pronounced physically perfect and classified as 1-A after last Thursday's examinations. 18 failed. A meeting is set for Friday evening July 24 in Anamosa to hear appeals from 1-A men who have families. The passed list includes many residents from Anamosa and nearby towns such as Monticello, Cascade, Olin, Mechanicsville, Wyoming, and Center Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board
Anamosa
Clarence F. Schmit
Monticello
Robert S. Rummell
Mer
Wyoming
Robert L. McCalmant
Floyd A. Becker
Mechanicsville
Vernon W. Schellin
Viola
Raymond A. Moran
Cascade
Howard M. Schellin
Olin
Clifford F. Pieper
Edward T. Forest
Malcolm H. Jurgensen
Morrey
Wilbur Ray
McChristy
LaVern Raymond
Parsons
Ralph M. Call
Howard E. Mead
Center Junction
James Lloyd, Jr
John E. Mulvihill
Oxford Junction
Raymond W. Merfeld
Hopkinton
Vincent H. Koppes
Onslow
Herman E. Behrends
John Habas
Lloyd C. Tucker
Norman P. Lenig
Dubuque
Vernon F. Null
Wesley L
Sugar bonus announced for three weeks of allotments
The local war rationing board announced a one pound sugar bonus per person for three weeks. Stamp number 7 will be used, valid July 10 to August 22, adding two pounds to the regular half pound per week for six weeks. Suppliers anticipate normal sugar levels for the next six months, though shipments remain uncertain. The offer could rise to a full pound weekly if deliveries hold, and rationing must continue to guard shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
OPA
Hawaii
Caribbean
Committee solicits voluntary contributions for OCD work
W. H. Shaffer, Glenn Bancroft and William J. Grossheim head a committee to raise funds for civilian defense equipment in Monticello. Collection containers will be placed in area businesses to gather loose change for gas masks helmets rubber clothing and other gear for workers including a decontamination squad in case of emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Shaffer
Glenn Bancroft
William J. Grossheim
Monticello
Royal Neighbors Picnic Set for July 23 in City Park
The Royal Neighbors announce their annual picnic will be held in the city park on Thursday July 23 at 6 30 p m All Royal Neighbors and their families are invited to attend the community event.
Monticello Civil Defense committees named
Carl Schneider named assistant to civilian defense controller William Grossheim at a Monticello meeting last Friday evening. Leigh Clark and Tom Hamilton will decide siren signals for air raid and gas warnings. Emergency headquarters set in the post-office basement as committees for Driving, Rescue, Auxiliary police, Messenger, Air raid wardens, Board repair, Decontamination, Demolition, Emergency food and housing, Auxiliary firemen, Fire watchers, Medical corps, and an Advisory committee to the controller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schneider
William Grossheim
Monticello
OCD
Leigh Clark
Tom Hamilton
Bob Moncrief in Australia Sends Home Letter
Bob Moncrief, with U S forces somewhere in Australia, writes to his parents about a 24 hour pass, staying with a Knight who is speaker of the state parliament, touring the buildings, tea breaks, frequent rain, winter season, kangaroos in a zoo, confusing money, and hopes to be home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Moncrief
U.S
Australia
Robert Moncrief
Mom
House of Representatives
Fined Three Dollars On Defective Brakes
Paul Johnson was fined three dollars and costs after patrolman James E. Clapp stopped him on July 6 for defective brakes. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Ross McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Clapp
A. Orr
Onslow
Paul Johnson
Justice of the Peace
Ross McIntyre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gilad
Cars
Kenneth E. Schneider
I. H. Schneider
U. S. Army
Kenneth
Fort Riley
Kansas
Fort Leonard Wood
Reformatory
Graham
John Moffit
Gop
Holden Hotel
Mrs. Redmond
T. J. Gerdes
Thurs
Cable
Driving Corps
R. J. Bone
Mra
C. G. Thomas
Walter Brainard
X-Ray Childress
Siegfried Guyan
A. B. Grimes
Oscar York
Willard Yeoman
Tom Henderson
Elmer Brokaw
Bill Claus
Lester Rickels
Glenn Mc Michael
Ty Cobb
Clarence J. Donovan
Frankfurt
Ervin Davis
George Schoon
C. A. Coxsee
Ed Huibregtse
J. P. Wilkens
Roy Jacque
Charles Schweitzer
Lyman Perkins
Jack Beeks
Pat Hartman
Herman Hoffman
William Corbin
Henry Adams
Dario Yount
Joe Messerli
George Grenenwald
Cliff Shepherd
Jack O’hara
Byron Abel
Cecil Goettsch
Frank Walker
Milton Leonard
Floyd Kephart
Boyd Shannon
M. F. Hogan
Clarence Rhatigan
Sam Rhatigan
Carroll Podhaski
Claude Appleby
Ralph Lambert
Harrison Lubben
H. Shaffer
Ray Kreeb
Rudy Langer
Louise Field
Kenneth Ferring
Clarence Egger
Harley Stoneking
Fred Kreeb
Irvin Rhatigan
Arthur Skelley
Will Jarrett
Oliver Harford
William
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