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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1954
Page
4
Notice announces executor appointment for a probate case with names and dates, and provides details of a coal dealer bid solicitation by the board of supervisors. It specifies bid procedures, delivery schedules, proposal numbers, and that the county auditor’s office handles the bidding and preferences for local bidders.
Nancy Grimes daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Grimes of Des Moines married Kenneth Harold Toepfer son of Mr and Mrs Byron Toepfer of Oelwein at First Methodist Church Des Moines. The Rev S F Littell and Rev C C Bacon officiated at 3 p m. The couple will reside in Rochelle New York where the groom is stationed after a honeymoon to Wisconsin Dells.
The Wyoming Lions Club announced the year’s standing committee chairs led by president Kleineck. Appointees include Attendance Ralph Loorth. Constitution and By-Laws Edward J Jansen. Citizenship and Patronage Robert J Brodersen. Health and Welfare Pyret Walden. Safety Nibert J Wallace. Education Peary Brodersen. Community Betterment Arthur J Wallace. Lions Information Peary Brodersen. Program Dr R Smith. Agriculture W W Bronson. Meeting Arrangements Arthur J Wallace. Patch testing dates set for August 12 and 17 at City Hall with times to be announced. Also notes Wyoming Cardinals defeated London Town 9-0 on July 15 at the Wyoming ball park and a shower honored Verona Sanderman, second grade teacher, with attending mothers and hostesses listed. A Wyoming school board meeting discussed proposed additions to lie east of the gym. Eleven cases were heard in Monteello Police Court, including speeding and failure to yield.
Claude Appleby posted the lowest Monticello score ever with a 30 on Friday, carding pars on all holes except three, five, and nine where he made fours. He played with Jim Maurice. Bob Mullen also shot 32 in a round with Tom Powell of Anamosa, featuring several threes and fours.
Mrs. Ray Prull hosted Donna Prull’s birthday with a Friday supper at the farm and a Water Show. Guests Susan Mardorf Carel Behn Judy Paulsen Helen Behrends Tamara Eden and Janet Prull attended after a weiner roast, then a slumber party with gifts for Donna.
An Express advertisement error corrected a prize date from July 16 to July 24. Notes show local station open events and multiple family visits across Anamosa Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, including Kremer and Kurt families visiting relatives in Iowa and Indiana.
Jones county four wheat growers are asked to vote in a nationwide referendum on whether existing marketing quotas remain for the 1955 crop. The office of Neal Hayden says the referendum will be at the county office on Friday July 23 from 9 am to 1 pm. A two thirds vote is required to approve quotas. Last year 87 percent of wheat raisers nationwide voted yes. The four local farmers named include Fred L. Kuntz Martelle J N Christopherson Clarence Elmer Storm Wyoming and H W Adams Olin. Allocations for next year total 33 acres, 15 less than last year.
The First Presbyterian Church Women’s Fellowship met on Wednesday July 14 at multiple locations. Circle 1 at Mrs. Olin Howie Sr.’s home drew 19 members and a guest with devotions on An Expanding Church and a discussion on Spanish Speaking Americans in the USA led by several members. Circle 2 gathered at City Park for a 20 member breakfast and devotions on An Expanding Church. Circle 3 held a potluck at City Park with 17 members and 2 guests, focusing on devotions and Spanish Speaking Americans in USA. Circle 4 met at Mrs. Paul Bender’s home with 18 members and 1 guest, devotions on An Expanding Church and the same topic.
More than 150 Jones county girls attended the Monticello city park camp last week. A two day session for younger members followed by a four day program for older girls featured crafts, nature trips, dancing, swimming, and a daily schedule from 6:25 a.m. to evening vespers with leadership from Miss Helen Tucker and Miss Erma Eggimann.
The Royal Neighbors of America held their regular meeting Tuesday evening with 20 members present. A business lunch was served by Lazzie Sharp, Pearl Claus and Anna Cooper. The birthday party is set for Tuesday July 20 at the city park.
The W S C S circles met Wednesday at the city park for a picnic dinner. Circles 1 2 and 3 held separate business meetings after the meal with 12 members present and one guest, Mrs Anna Stead. On Tuesday Mr and Mrs Emil Burrichter and Mr and Mrs Martin Burrichter with Mr and Mrs W H Burrichter visited Albert Dickman in Lost Nation to celebrate Mrs Dickman’s birthday.
Monticello's Cubs meet Maquoketa Bears in the first round of a 16 team Cascade baseball tournament opening with a nightcap after Farley versus Key West Ramblers. Twin bills run all eight nights with 7:30 starts. finals 9 innings. A TV set will be added for the final night.
Saturday evening two cars collided head on near the George Buol farm east of Monticello. Drivers Kermit Hoyer and Lawrence A. Martinsen were not charged. Hoyer had bruises and four passengers suffered cuts and bruises including Wilfred Schuster 47 Thomas Schuster 11 and Paul Hanken 20. Martinsen had a cut nose.
The League of Women Voters gathered at Mrs O R Howie Sr residence for a potluck dinner followed by a general discussion of the National Agenda. Attendees included Miss Ruth Smith of Chicago Mrs R Jefferson of Omaha Neb and several out of town members from Wyoming Anamosa Langworthy and Martinsdale with local social visits reported.
The article notes sheep tolerate heat well up to 110 degrees while hogs struggle above 85 90 with humidity. poultry disturb above 80 and hens fail around 100 without low humidity. Cattle vary by breed and camels and prairie dogs need little water. Dairy cows need cooling bold feed and Bulky-Las for comfort and milk.
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