Monticello Community Calendar July 16 22
Monticello minutes list weekly events including Rotary and 4 H meetings at St Luke's and KP hall, Story Hour at the public library, a state employment service visit in Anamosa, a Massachusetts 4 H Exchange, and a bonanza of gatherings from July 16 to 22 across Monticello and nearby venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
TULY
Neil Sexton
K.P. Hall
State Employment Service
Anamosa
Massachusetts
B.P.W
City Park
Births Reported From John McDonald Hospital
Saturday births listed by John McDonald Hospital include a July 12 boy to Merle Jensen of Anamosa. July 13 boy to Marlin Moore of Monticello. July 14 girl to C L Norlin of Monticello and a Cascade boy to Joseph Schemmel. also Jon Paul Fritz born in Mahaska County Hospital in Oskaloosa to Richard and Audrey Fritz of What Cheer with grandparents Dorothy Fritz and Ray and Mrs. Mowry of Oxford Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Merle
Jansen
Anamosa
Marlin Moore
Monticello
C. L. Norlin
Joseph
Schemmel
Cascade
Oxford Junction
Jon Paul
Mahaska County ‘Hospital
Oskaloosa
Richard Fritz
What Cheer
Fritz
Audrey Mowry
Dorothy Fritz
Ray Mowry
New Cars and Trucks From Courthouse Records
Courthouse records list new vehicles for dates July 7 to July 13. Names and towns appear with makes such as Ford Buick Mercury Chevrolet and models including truck and trailer. The buyers include Lorenz Reynolds Faust Hughes and Morse among others in Monticello Anamosa Cascade and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz T
Susan Lorenzen
Anamosa
Plymouth
Ivan P. Or
Olive L. Reynolds
Monticello
Ford
Clifford R. DeMoss
Oxford Junction
Irvin W. Lubben
Herman Tieken
Ford Truck
Edward A. Meien
International Truck
Thomas A. Or
Lena Faust
Buick
John Hughes
Cascade
Joseph F. Simmons
Hudson
Everett
V. .Anderburg
Mercury
M. O. Blair
Chevrolet
Harrison R. Morse
Wyoming
Robert D. Flecking
Starhouse
Freese Motors
Marriage Licenses July 12 George Schneiter and Shirley Lubben
Marriage licenses issued for George Raymond Schneiter 24 and Shirley Jean Lubben 20, both of Monticello, on July 12.
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George Raymond Schneiter
Shirley Jean Lubben
Monticello
Vandals Break Five Windows at Castle Grove No. 6
Sheriff reports vandals shattered five window panes at Castle Grove school No. 6 nine miles west of Monticello around 1 a.m. Saturday. A bottle and rocks were hurled, screens cut and torn in the attack.
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Castle Grove
Castle Grove School No
Monticello
Lewis Dreibelbis
Trade Area Expansion Drive to Open Massachusetts A-H'ers
Four 4-H members from Berkshire County Massachusetts will arrive in Jones County at 2 30 p m Wednesday July 18 by bus for a week long exchange program continuing through July 26. They will be hosted by Jones County families as part of a continuing exchange begun last year with 36 Jones County 4-H members visiting Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Jones County
Judy Poppe
Annamosa
Alice Goodken
Monticello
Virginia Nest
Lisbon
Sandra Ballou
Phyllis Wood
Olin
Sharon Mayberry
Howard .Meeks
Martello
Jerry Holmes
Wyoming
Colleen Hay
Anamesa
Lynda Folkers
Scotch Grove
Judy Ingwer
Monticello Express
The
Express
Jones
County
Monticello B P W Chuck Wagon Announces July 18 Dinner
The Monticello Business and Professional Women's club announces its second annual chuck wagon dinner to be held Wednesday July 18 at the Great Jones County fairgrounds. Entertainment includes the Hungry Five under Ray Stumbaugh, accordion by Judy Rieniers, Hoopledinger family members, and two mystery guest artists. Serving is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Menu features ham burgers hot dogs and sides. tickets cost one dollar with proceeds supporting club projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martello
Alcoholics Anonymous
Monticello State Bank
County Legion
Monticello Legion Hall
Fairgrounds
Monticello
Iowa Electric
Ladies Committee of
Sacred Heart Parish
Jones County
Hoopledinger
Center Junctions Queen Contest Draws Seven Entries
Seven candidates from Anamosa Center Junction Monticello Morley Olin Onslow Wyoming vie for queen of the Korn Karnival to be held Thursday July 26. Judges include Chuck Worcester and Shirley Jennings with Dave Albright and bands from Wyoming Monticello Anamosa and Olin. Proceeds fund recreation park expansion with a 45 by 90 feet cement floor and baseball field and picnic area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Anamosa
Judith Russell
Wilma Russell
Barbara Gray
John Gray
Chuck Worcester
WMT Radio and TV
Cedar Rapids
Shirley Jennings
Dave Albright
Kcrg-Tv
Worcester
Miss Jennings
Albright
Karnival
Wyoming
Monticello
Olin
Junction
Russell Jamieson
Scott
McDonald
Alan Serbousek
Richard Antons
Frank Himebaugh
Madison Merry Maids 4-H Club
Center Junction Area
Leonard’s
D-X
Lions Plan Annual Family Picnic at City Park Shelter
Lions club members met at St Matthew's Lutheran church basement on July 9 and set July 23 for the family picnic at the city park shelter house. President Irving Hintz named a committee for final arrangements. Delegates Harold Wilcox and Irving Hintz reported on their Lions International convention trip to Miami. Rev Kirby Wahl attended as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
St. Matthew’ Lutheran Church
Lions Shelter House
Irving Hintz
Harold Wilcox
Florida
Miami
Kirby Wahl
Congregational Church
Karnival Schedule for Thursday July 26
Serving starts at 4 30 p m for sweet corn and ham supper. Wyoming band at 5 p m. Shirley Jennings and Dave Albright of KCRG TV at 6 p m. Monticello band at 6 30 p m. Anamosa band at 7 30 p m. Olin band at 8 30 p m. Queen candidates introduced at 9 p m with Chuck Worcester of WMT radio TV as MC. Second KCRG TV stars appearance at 9 15 p m. Queen and prize presentation at 9 30 p m. Dance at the new recreation park at 4 p m.
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Wyoming
Shirley
Jennings
Dave Albright
Kcrg-Tv
Monticello
Anamosa
Olin
Queen
Chuck . Worcester
WMT Radio
New Recreation Park
National and State Candidates to Speak at NFO Picnic
National and state candidates will speak at the NFO picnic at Great Jones County fairgrounds on Sunday July 29 open to the public. Attendees include R M Evans and Leonard Wolf and Hershell Loveless with Hoegh and Hickenlooper unavailable. Henry O Talle may attend if Congress allows. John Lane will serve as master of ceremonies.
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N.F.O
Great
Jones County Fairgrounds
Iowa
National Farmers Organization
Walter Hoppe
Anamosa
Jones County
Jones
Cedar
Jackson
Dubuque
Linn
Delaware
R. M
Spike) Evans
U.S
Leonard
Monticello Express Seeks Campaign Participants
The Monticello Express invites locals to join a trade area expansion campaign with 20 percent commissions on reports and prizes. Two districts, multiple prizes, and rules govern entries, voting, and subscriptions in a time-limited drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Monticello 7
Indian Pow-Wow at Monticello Draws Scouts From Ten Cities
About 150 to 200 Boy Scouts and friends are expected for the second annual Indian Pow-Wow July 20 and 21 at the Great Jones County fairgrounds in Monticello. Dancers in authentic costumes perform to tom toms starting 8 p.m. Saturday. hosts are Monticello Scouts with organizers Verne Phelps and support from local clubs and park board.
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Great
Jones County Fairgrounds
Monticello
Ted Clymer
Wapsi-Keta Boy Scout District
Hawkeye Area
Chicago
Wilmette
Fort Dodge
Grundy Center
Waterloo
Mason City
Central City
Burlington
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
Dubuque
Clinton
Fairgrounds
Harvest Fund Award and Next Draw Set at 3 P.M.
Bernice Green of Cascade receives last week's Golden Harvest award of $117 sponsored by Monticello merchants. Next Wednesday's Pot will total $189 and the drawing will be at 3 p.m. at the corner of First and Cedar streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Green
Cascade
Monticello Merchants
First and
Cedar Streets
Boys Given Time To Enter Pleas On Auto Theft
Two 16 year old Cedar Rapids youths who led county and state officers on a wild chase on Highway 151 and in the Cascade area have until 10 a.m. Wednesday July 18 to enter pleas to a car theft charge. Judge Charles Penningroth appointed state funded attorneys for Joss and Peck. They allegedly stole cars in Cedar Rapids and Cascade and a truck during the pursuit. Peck was caught near Cascade and Joss was arrested in Cedar Rapids Wednesday morning. County authorities say both youths have records of stealing cars.
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Cedar Rapids
Cascade
Charles Penningroth
Charles F. Joss
Gary Peck
Peck
Joss
Lian County
Legion Post 528 Elects Officers at Monthly Meeting
The American Legion Post 528 held its regular meeting Monday night and elected officers including Commander Pat Boyle and Vice Commander Ray Donovan. Adjunct Ray Donovan and sergeant-at-arms J Howard Knocker were named along with chaplain Rev Thomas Bisenius and service officer Leo Takes. Rooms committee members are Paul Eblinger R L Tucker and Jerry Otting. executive committee members include Orland Besler Bob Boyle Louis Ratliff Louis Leibold and Kenneth Pederson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
American ’ Legion Post
Sweet
Pat. Boyle
Ray Donovan
Ade Kurt
Thomas Bisenius
Leo Takes
Paul Eblinger
R. L. Tucker
Jerry Otting
Orland Besler
Bob Boyle
Louis Ratliff
Louis Leibold
Kenneth Pederson
Reminder on July 20 Deadline for Soil Bank Signup
Jones County farmers face final deadline for 1956 soil bank participation. As of last week 96 agreements signed. landlords may sign by Aug 31. July 15 cutbacks in wheat, barley, oats, rye. July 31 cutbacks in corn, flax, sorghum, soybeans. penalties for willful noncompliance. Obtain details at the county ASC office.
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Jones County
Soil Bank
Richard Hartwig
Anamosa
A.S.C
Hartwig
ASC
Monticello
Express to Start Campaign 17th For New Readers
The Monticello Express launches a two week subscription drive on Tuesday July 17 to expand trade area coverage and boost net paid circulation. Prizes totaling about 3000 dollars and liberal commissions will reward new and renewing subscribers with emphasis on adding readers and customers across Cascade Langworthy Olin Oxford Junction Temple Hill Prairieburg and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Monticello Express
Express
Jones
The
Cascade
Langworthy
Olin
Oxford Junction
Temple Hill
Prairieburg
Fred Tunks
Buck Creek
Canton
Castle Grove
Hopkinton
Onslow
Scotch Grove
Scotty Fork
Sutton
Wyoming
Anamosa Hostslandis Wolken and Casper Family Guests
Saturday supper guests in the Wilbox Coden home of Anamosa included Mr and Mrs Richard Landis and family Mr and Mrs Carl Wolken and family and Rev and Mrs Edwin Casper of Spokane Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Landis
Carl Wolken
Edwin Casper
Spokane, Wash
Anamosa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Courthouse Records
4-H
Kenneth Carter
Farm Bureau
Don Mackey
4-H Builders
Robert Livingstone
Warren Rees
Anamosa. Chamber
Commerce
Cass Corner Chums
Anamosa Chamber. of Commerce
Marielle ‘High School
Garth Grafft
Alice
Goodken
Jones County Fair Association
Suly
Floral
Greater Monticello
Les Keller
Harold Larson
Bureau
Wapsipinicon State Park
Armar
Judy Hollar
J. F. Hollar
Morley
Judy Tallman
Mrs
Harlan Tallman
Dianne Rutenbeck
Marvin Rutenbeck
Carol Westphal
Herb Westphal
Janice Huggans
Raymond Huggans
Karnival Schedule
Clymer
Verne Phelps
Rotary Club
Park Board of
Legion Post
Monticello’ Express
H. M. Jones
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