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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1955

Page

4

Schmidt Cubs rally to beat Farley 7 6 in eighth inning

Jack Scamsat struck out 19 as Schmidt Cubs edged Farley 7 to 6 in a tense ninth inning finish. Farley threatened with a six run seventh and eighth dramatic rally but fell short. Cubs lead-in runs came early with six in the first four frames.

Farley Rellying Jack Scamsat Lattner Schmidt Schaundt Stoughton Cubs Hoenshell Howie Nieters Hines Ron Egger Behn Taylor Egger Mneiters Talver Eggers Hinzten Kraus L. Sherman Jack Sherman McMann Kennedy Nederman Greenwood

Poultry Contest and Farm Advice share the page

A community notice invites five pullets ready to lay for a demonstration contest with prizes for the top egg producer. If more than five participate, names drawn from a hat. The segment also offers dairy farm tips on water access, Purind Dairy Spray, pasture rotation, mowing, shade, and Bulky-has feed to maintain cow condition and milk production.

Cascade Wins Tournament 8 7

Cascade defeated Dyersville 8 to 7 to clinch the Worthington tournament title after a late rally in the eighth inning. Bud Kurt belted a three run homer for Cascade, who reached the finals by edging Worthington 5 to 4 in 13 innings.

Worthington Cascade Dyersville Bud Kurt

Cardinals Edge Grand Mound 3-2 in Wyoming clash

Wyoming Cardinals defeated Grand Mound 3-2 Thursday evening as Streets of Wyoming fanned 13. Wyoming committed seven errors to Grand Mound's two, with Smith catching for Wyoming and Irvin handling pitcher and catcher duties for Grand Mound. Final score by innings shows Wyoming scoring in the first, fourth, and fifth frames.

Cardinals Grand Mound Streets Wyoming Streets of Smith

Pewee League Scoreboard Highlights and Schedule

Pewee League scoreboard shows White Sox 11 Indians 7 and Cardinals 8 Cubs 6. Upcoming games include White Sox vs Cubs on July 18 and Cardinals vs Indians on July 20.

Cardinals White Sox Cubs Indians

Slater Man Severely Hurt by Shuttlecock in Badminton

Kenneth Twit of Slater sustained a serious eye injury during a badminton match after being struck by a shuttlecock. Doctors feared the sight in the eye could be destroyed.

Kenneth Twit Slater

Aid Payments to County Needy Show in June Report

The June monthly statistical report from the Iowa Department of Social Welfare totals aid to dependent children old age assistance and needy blind at 23163.32 for Jones County. It lists 360 cases across three programs and notes county, district, and state totals for June.

Jones County Department of Social Welfare Des Moines Linn County Dubuque County Delaware County

Great Jones County Fair Opens With Entries and Judging

The August schedule outlines a quiet opening focused on completing entries and preparations. Highlights include 4-H and FFA judging at 3 p.m. Monday, later events span market swine, purebred swine and sheep judging, band concerts, baseball, and the Eshelman car drawing, with daily activities through Saturday including stock car time trials and a 16 girl revue.

Jones County Eshelman FFA Anamosa High School

Fair Directors Named For Annual Event

The roster lists H. W. Stuhler as president and Ross Baty as vice president and steer show superintendent. Claude Appleby serves as secretary and grounds superintendent with J. A. Maurice as treasurer and gate superintendent. Other roles include C. L. Goettsch amphitheatre, T. J. Eden speech, C. J. Matthiessen police, G. M. Jones concessions, Richard Hanken dairy, Ed L. Helgens barrow show, M. T. Stott drawings, Harlan Russell 4-H and FFA, M. F. Hogan baseball, R. C. Lambert attractions, William Jansen Farm Bureau, Cy Di Shaffer steer show assistant, A. J. McNeill Jr attractions assistant, and John Shover concessions assistant.

H. W. Stuhler Ross Baty Claude Appleby J. A. Maurice C. L. Goettsch C. J. Matthiessen G. M. Jones Richard Hanken Ed L. Helgens Barrow’ Show M. T. Stott Harlan Russell M. F. Hogan R. C. Lambert William Jansen Farm Bureau Cy di Shaffer A. J. H. McNeill, Jr Attract Lions John Shover

Barrow Show At Barrow Jones County Fair Top Prize $260

The Jones County Fair barrow show awards top prize of 260 dollars with second prize 100 dollars and over 700 dollars in prizes for the first 15 winners. Entry is five dollars per hog, up to three hogs per entrant, all barrows, must be in by noon August 25, judged that afternoon.

Jones County Fair Claude Appleby Appleby Towa Iowa

Mrs Ida Kettlesen Dies in Hospital

Mrs. Ida Kettlesen aged 75 died Saturday morning at Jackson County Hospital after a long illness. Services will be held Monday at 1 30 p m from Wallace Funeral Home with burial in Wyoming.

Wyoming Ida Kettlesen Jackson County Wallace Funeral Home

Zion Lutheran Church Completes Second Window Order

Zion American Lutheran Church in Wyoming completes its second window order for the colored church. St Joseph Art Glass Works of St Joseph Missouri crafts the new nave excluded windows. Installation is expected by September as Rev R F Gronewold attends Wartburg seminary. Church float committee plans Wyoming Centennial parade with two representatives from each organization.

Wyoming Zion American ‘Lutheran Church St.Joseph Art Glass Works St. Joseph R. F. Gronewold Luther Academy Wartburg Seminary Dubu

Rites Today for Mrs John Jaeger

Mrs John Jaeger dies after short illness at John McDonald hospital Friday morning July 15 Funeral services set for today at 2 p m at Goettsch funeral home Rev W Russell Hunter to officiate with Lowell Cubbage as speaker Interment in Oakwood cemetery Anna Marie Jaeger born October 24 1879 in Ruge Sweden daughter of Olaf and Chris

John. Jaeger John McDonald Hospital Goettsch Funeral Home W. ‘Russell ‘Hunter

Tina Swanson Manson Dies. Survived by Family

Tina Swanson Manson married John Jaeger on January 24 1905 in Delaware County. They lived there until 1917 before moving to Monticello. Her husband and one son preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters Esther Hearn and Edna Sundquist both of Monticello and five sons Elmer Anamosa Glen Wyoming Kenneth Cedar Rapids. Also six grandsons will be pallbearers James Vernon George Vernon Michael Jaeger Jordan Jaeger Roger Hearn Gilbert Hearn. She leaves two sisters and four brothers.

Tina Swanson Manson John Jaeger Delaware ‘County Monticello Esther Paul Hearn Edna Grant Sundquist Elmer Anamosa Glen Wyoming Kenneth Cedar Rapids Hilma Yelden Delaware Henry Johnson Manchester Oscar Wilmar Minn Dundee William Edward California James Vernon George Vernon Michael Jaeger Jordan Jaeger Roger Hearn Gilbert Hearn

Long Wait Mrs Dorothy Wagner Reaches Son in Australia

Dor othy Wagner an Australian citizen has finally reached contact with her son after a prolonged waiting period. This development follows delays and represents a notable family milestone amid ongoing travel or immigration challenges.

Dorothy Wagner

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