Monticello Rotary Club meets at Community building
The Monticello Rotary Club held its weekly dinner at the Community building Monday evening presided by Rotary President Cecil Goettsch. He summarized upcoming four district meetings for presidents and secretaries. Four Rotarians spoke about recent vacation trips: James Maurice, Ralph Wilson, Ross Baty and C A Coxsee. An inter city ladies night is planned for September with committee members H M Carpenter Elden Brashaw and F S Stuhler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
H. M. Carpenter
Elden Brashaw
F. S. Stuhler
Auto and truck licenses listed by county treasurer
The county treasurer's office last week licensed numerous vehicles. Names include William Bohler and Son Center Junction with a 1947 vehicle, Edward Stadtmueller Anamosa Chevrolet, Glenn Adams Farmers Cooperative Elevator Martelle Chevrolet, Robert Rehmke Oxford Junction Chevrolet, George Folkerts Monticello Willys Jeep, ID Christopherson Clarence Studebaker, Raymond Machart Anamosa THC truck, Fred Von Sprecken Olin Ford, Claude Von Sprecken Martelle De Soto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bohlér and Son
Center Junction
Edward J. Stadtmueller
Anamosa
Chevrolet
Glenn. R. Adams
Pontiac
Farmers
Co-op
Martelle
Oxford Junction
George W. Folkerts
Monticello
Willys Jeep
ID J. Christopherson
Clarence
Studebaker
Raymond Machart
Fred von Sprecken
Olin
Ford
Claude Von:Sprecken
de Soto
Births Reported at John McDonald Hospital
Over the past week in Monticello and surrounding area births include a July 16 girl for Lester Collins and Monti cello, a July 16 boy for Ralph Knipper, a July 18 girl for Paul Hugh, a July 23 girl for Kenneth Schwendinger, and a July 23 boy for Pete Manternach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Lester
Collins
Monticello
Ralph Knipper
Paul Hugh
Kenneth Schwendinger
Pete Manternach
Marriage License Issued to Heath and Hoppes in County Court
County Clerk Leigh Pearson announces that only one marriage license was issued last week. Fordyce C. Heath and Leona Pearl Hoppes, 44, of Maquoeta, completed the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh ‘Pearson
Fordyce
Leona’ Pearl Hoppes
Maquoeta
New Sign Points Way To Airport
A roof mounted sign atop the Coon building housing Severn Implement Company and the Iowa Aeronautic Commission directs pilots to the Gartner Flying Service airfield. The sign, part of a statewide program, sits on prominent roofs with sloped or rounded tops for easy visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Coon
Severn Implement Company
Iowa ‘Aeronautic’ Commission
Wyoming Church Wall And Ceiling Collapse
A Wyoming Presbyterian church building suffered a major wall and ceiling collapse. Furnishings were removed after 30 feet of the east wall gave way and the dining room in the basement dropped. Trustees fear further collapse of the north wall. The 64 by 51 foot by 28 foot front structure valued at 25,000 dollars is only partly covered by a builder’s plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Presbyterian Church
Rick
Ieee Cide
Ona
Starks Promoted to Conductor for Milwaukee Railroad
Elmer Starks of Monticello, brother of Harry Starks, has been promoted to conductor by the Milwaukee Railroad. One of the youngest conductors in the Town division, he will work out of Savanna and run between that town and Omaha or Cedar Rapids to Calmar. Starks has been railroading less than six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Starks
Harry Starks
Monticello
Milwaukee Railroad
Savanna
Omaha
Cedar: Rapids
Calmar Run
Solo pilots reach milestone at local airport
Ed Gartner manager notes three local men recently soloed. Dave Duckler earned his private pilot license after final examination. Names seed include Hessin Monticello Lloyd Connelly Anamosa Bill Stuhler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gartner
Dave Duckler
Hessin
Chicago Riders Set For Sunday Event
A fragmented list hints at local figures including Clayton, Palmer, Rickless, Stabler, Lyons, Harry Hogan, and Dr. Mark Hogan planning a Chicago ride through Sunday. The garbled OCR lacks clear actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Agrou
Clayton
Palmer
Youic
Rickless
Harry
Stabler
Lyons
Mark
Hogan
Teddy
Great Jones County Fair Sets Aug 20-22 With New Policies
The Great Jones County Fair announces August 20 to 22 with no passes and 50 cent gate admission. A nightly grandstand review and Fair Follies of 1947 headline three afternoons and evenings of events including 4-H judging, stock shows, harness racing, band concerts, and new midway rides by Sunset Amusement Company. Rev H Holsters and niece Marie visited J R Barron residence midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Fair Board
Yale
Sunset Amusement Company
Public Library Receives 200 Gift for New Volumes
The library adds 24 Britannica volumes and works honoring leaders including President Truman and King George. Gifts include Norman Rockwell volumes, Confucius sayings, and titles by Elswyth Thane, Harriet Lane Levi, Bruce Lancaster, and others. Also lists works on George Marshall, Cape Cod, and a 19th century San Francisco story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brary
President Truman
United States
King George
England
Norman Rockwell
Saturday Evening Post
Confucius
Miss Soetje
Anna E. Soetje
Bruce Lancaster
Basset
Heyen Heads to Europe for World Youth Festival
Robert Heyen a 24 year old Cedar Falls native and Town State Teachers College senior is among 600 plus U S students and teachers disembarking the S S Marine Tiger at Le Havre France He plans to study social science and participate in European reconstruction and the World Youth Festival Returns will depart September 15 for New York aboard the same ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Heyen
Langworthy
United States
SS. Marine Tiger
le Havre
France
Clarence Heyen
Bob
Cedar
Falls
S.S. .Marine
Tiger
S.S. Marine Tiger
Department of State
Europe
Heyen
LeHavre
New York
One-Man Hay Baler Designed for Family Farms
A new one man hay baler by Allis Chalmers, pictured with Art Holub, enables a single farmer to bale hay efficiently. Weighing about 2000 pounds, it wraps 8 pounds per bale into three and a half tons of hay, producing 36 inch long bales with 14 to 22 inch diameter and 40 to 100 pounds, driven by a tractor PTO for portable use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Holub
Castle Grove
Allis Chalmers Company
George ‘Schoon
Calla
Truck Fire at Farmers Lumber Causes Noted Damage
A truck belonging to Farmers Lumber and Supply Company suffered extensive engine area damage in a morning fire at the company yard around 8 a.m. Fire crews arrived within ninety seconds but the blaze was already put out. Cause undetermined, suspected engine backfire. wiring and motor area damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers ‘Lumber and Supply Company
Mrs. Karl Renk Buried After Heart Trouble
Ellen Jane Farrell Renk died of heart trouble and was buried Thursday at Oakwood cemetery after services at Sacred Heart church led by Rev. Eugene Lorenz. Born December 23, 1886, she married Karl Renk on November 25, 1912 in Monticello and had six children Charles Carl Richard Paul John Catherine. One daughter Carol Ruth died young. grandson Thomas Donnelly survived along with brothers David Farrell Archie Farrell and sisters Mary Murray Mrs. Frank Turner and Mrs. Johanna Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl. Renk
Sacred Heart Church
Eugene Lorenz
Oakwood Cemetery
Renk
Ellen Jane. Farrell
David Land
Johanna
O'Rourke Farrell
Ireland
Kar Renk
Monticello
Carol Ruth
Charles
Carl
Richard
Paul John
Catherine
William Donnelly
David Farrell
Rock Island
Til
Archie ‘Farrell
Cedar Rapids
Mary Murray
California
Frank Turner
Johanna Kelly
Independence
Decree Grants Koppenhaver Divorce In Anamosa Case
Judge J E Heiserman signs a divorce decree in Mildred Koppenhaver vs Glen Koppenhaver at Anamosa court. The court finds the plaintiff failed to prove cruelty allegations but grants the defendant a divorce and custody terms. The defendant must pay $400 and furniture is awarded to him. Custody allows regular visits by the father. reconciliation clauses avoid decree impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Heiserman
Anamosa
Mildred Koppenhaver
Glen Koppenhaver
Heiserman
To Ho Hold Law Church and Fair Attendance Urged
Peter’s Church announces a lawn event this week with Rev. H. M. Ginter urging good attendance. The Great Jones County Fair dates August 20 and 22 are highlighted for community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
H. M. Ginter
Ray Coyle Remains Sinclair Agent at Monticello and Town Station
Ray Coyle was checked in last Monday as dealer at the Sinclair filling station on South Main Street and as agent for the Monticello bulk plant. He has served Sinclair here for over four years, ran the station for three years before the army, and has been back in his post for more than a year. Coyle employs Donald Schlimmer as tank wagon operator, replacing Harold Holtz who resigned to move to Des Moines. Schlimmer has over two years’ experience as a tank wagon operator and is a veteran recently discharged. The Coyle station is a one story affair with three stalls and is used by Millard First who offers car repair and first aid for vehicles on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Coyle
Sinclair
South Main Street
Monticello
Coyle
Sinclair Company
Donald ‘Schlimmer
Harold Holtz
Des Moines
Herbert Cox Buys Stuhler Residence in Earlville
Herbert Cox of Earlville purchased the Riess G. Stuhler residence on North Chestnut Street with possession set for September 1. Cox, formerly of Center Junction, ran a creamery and feed store and a large implement firm in Earlville, selling his business to Ent and Lillibridge of Manchester. He now works as a salesman for Monticello Implement and Parts Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Cox
Earlville
Riess G. Stuhler
North Chestnut Street
Cox
Prompt Action Saves Barn Near Cascade
Fire on the Henry Beck farm five miles north of Cascade last week destroyed 200 bales of hay. Neighbors and firemen saved about 600 bales and two to three tons of loose hay and kept the barn damage minimal. Spontaneous combustion was cited as the fire’s cause. Miss Ann Malnar and her sister Miss Mary Malnar arrived for a visit at the Robertson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Beck
Cascade
Beck
Ann Malnar
Monticello
Mary Malnar
Walla Walla
Wash
Larry Robertson
Malnar
Headquarters Special Service, Library Division
Frankfurt
Germany
Mrs Henry Schafer Home From Hospital Stay
Mrs Henry Schafer route 2 city returned home last week from John McDonald hospital where she was patient two weeks after a serious surgical operation and is regaining strength. Miami Florida Earl Denam paid income tax of 478.21 then received notice for 478.22. he mailed the penny. Newark New Jersey a burglar in clinic feared stolen money would be taxed if not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schafer
Route 2
City
John McDonald Hospital
Miami
Fla
Earl Denam
Internal Revenue Office
Nenam
School Honors Late Grant Wood at 75th Reunion
At Antioch rural school five miles east of Anamosa a special program honored the memory of Grant Wood during the school’s 75th former pupils reunion. David Turner Cedar Rapids loaned originals from his collection. Miss Frances Prescott Cedar Rapids spoke. a maple tree was planted and Marvin Cone Coe College art head spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Wood
Antioch
Anamosa
Wood
David Turner
Cedar Rapids
Frances Prescott
Grant
Iowa
Marvin Cone
Coe College
Anamosa Raises Pay To Firemen
Anamosa city council passed an ordinance boosting fire department pay with higher base rates than Monticello. Chief earns 100 dollars and assistant 75, with daytime on call pay 1.50 for first hour and 0.75 each hour after, night 2.00 and 1.00, and 1.00 for each fire practice call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Monticello
Sauser Dairy Fire Causes $4000 Loss at Cascade
Fire at the Sauser Dairy in Cascade destroyed equipment and a concrete building housing it. Discovered by Mrs. Sauser around 4 45 am the blaze spread quickly and was fully contained by 6 am causing about 4000 dollars in damage. Insurance covered only part of the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauser
Cascade
Lauser
Linn County Fair Set for August 1 to 3 at Central City
Linn County Fair runs Friday through Sunday August 1 2 3 at Central City with entry day July 31. Baseball games feature Delhi Monticello Friday and Cascade Central City Saturday with winners playing Sunday. Harness racing August 2 3 plus a light horse show and draft horse show Friday evening 4 H exhibits for boys and girls planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Linn
Behrendses of Owafonna Guests at Mrs Null Home
Mr and Mrs Gerhard Behrends of Owafonna Minnesota were guests last Saturday in the home of Mrs Gerd Null. The brief social note records the visit and the hosting by Mrs Null.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard Behrends
Owafonna, Minn
Gerd Null
Express Printing Press Breaks Down
The Express will be printed this week on the Anamosa Journal presses after a breakdown at the Express office Wednesday morning. Readers will receive the complete Express on time as it is rushed to fit the Journal’s printing schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
the Express
Anamosa Journal
Monticello Band Concert Sunday in City Park
The Monticello band directed by Ray Stumbaugh will give a 2 p.m. concert Sunday in the city park as the fifth in the summer series. The sixth concert is planned for August 17, with other appearances including Delhi on August 6. A band picnic is planned later. The program includes Invercargill America, Indiana State March, Lassus Trombone, The Girl I Marry, My Wild Irish Rose, Heartaches, Our National Anthem and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ray Stumbaugh
Delhi
Stumbaugh
America
Invercargill
Indiana State
Lassus
Lorna Lehman American Legion
Olcott
Iowa
Grover Miche Takes Teaching Position in Lisbon Schools
Grover Miche, former Jones county extension director, is elected vocational agriculture instructor for Lisbon public schools. He will begin in August after serving in the U S Navy in 1944. Miche recently led Muscatine county extension work and previously did 4 H club work in Jones county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Miche
Jones County
Lisbon
U. S. Navy
Miehe
Muscatine County
Maynard High School
Iowa State College
Taylors Buy Grocery In Fairview Township
Mr and Mrs Albert Taylor of Haskins have purchased the grocery store and home at Fairview formerly owned by P E Wolfe. Mrs Taylor is a sister of Mrs Ed Harms and grew up near Monticello. The Wolfes retain Dexacres and plan to build a new home possibly including a roadside restaurant and tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Taylor
Haskins
Fairview
P. E. Wolfe
Taylor
Ed Harms
Esther
Monticello
Wolfe’s
Dexacres
Anamosa Legion Plans Carnival This Week
The Anamosa American Legion and local businessmen sponsor a carnival running Monday through Saturday. A businessmen group led by the Little German Band toured Jones county towns last Saturday and was due in Monticello at 9 p.m. Albert Ament led the band and attended the Great Jones County Fair August 20 21 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa American Legion
Anamosa Business Men
Jones County
Monticello
Albert Ament
Jones County Receives Full Soil Payments
Farmers in Jones County will receive full soil conservation payments for 1947 totaling $90,900 covering all signed contracts including limestone contracts. L T Lorenzen, Jones County AAA Office chairman in Monticello, announced continued payments after the House conference committee aligned with Senate view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
L. T. Lorenzen
Jones County
AAA
Monticello
Government must honor this year’s conservation payments plan
The text describes a moral obligation for the government to proceed with this year’s payments, revises earlier reports that payments would be skipped, and notes the committee’s demand to end the program next year. If the Senate agrees, the House would approve 228 million for payments and 22 million for admin costs, a 68 million rise in admin funds. A House agreed Senate provision caps total payments per participant at 500 dollars, potentially reducing claims amid disputed interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Monticello Independent Seeks Higher School Budget
The Monticello Independent School District will request more funds for the 1947 48 year. An August 11 public hearing will present the proposed budget of 123 330 with a 38 490 rise from 1946 47. Taxpayers will decide on expenditures and receipts with a 45 15 mill rate and 73 000 needed by direct tax on a 1 483 806 valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello “Independent
Monticello Independent School District
Accident on Highway 151 Involving E S Terry And Cato Eads
The Jones County Sheriff's office reports a July 20 6 10 p m collision on Highway 151 between a 1936 Buick sedan driven by E S Terry 35 a Dubuque millhand and a 1934 Chevrolet coupe driven by Cato Eads 61 Anamosa painter. Buick left front wheel and fender damaged Chevrolet left side badly damaged. Three other weekend accidents at Olin and Oxford Junction caused minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Sheriff's Office
Olin
Oxford Junction
Dr Roy M Peterson Dies in St Petersburg Fla
The death of Dr Roy M Peterson occurred at St Petersburg Florida on Sunday July 20 after months of failing health. His wife and daughter will bring his body to Monticello for funeral services at Goettsch funeral home Friday morning. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. An obituary will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Peterson
St. Petersburg
Fla
Monticello
Goettsch Funeral Home
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs Ford Clark Dies In California
Mrs Linda Clark wife of Ford N Clark formerly of Monticello died July 13 in San Mateo California Funeral services were held July 16 in San Mateo with interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park She is survived by her husband and two mothers Ira Ward of Placerville and harleg ie of Clatalne Ore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Clark
Ford N. Clark
Monticello
San Mateo
Calif
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Ira Ward
Placerville
Harlegie
Clatalne
Ore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. H. Holsters
Marie Holsters
Walker
J. R. Barron
Public Library
Lloyd
Ver Steegh
Ames
Ge Seener
Hian Helgens
Helgens
Express Photo
Karl Renk
Judge Heiserman
Stuhler
Lorna Lehman
Taylors Buy Grocery
Fairview Township
Anamosa Legion
Roy Peterson
St. Petersburg, Fla
Ford Clark
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