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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1955
Page
2
I wish to express sincere thanks to Dr. Troms Rev Kehren nurses and John McDonald hospital for the care and kindness shown during my recent illness. Special thanks to friends and neighbors who helped at my farm and sent many nice cards. Jerald Nelson S59MI
The Scotch Grove Sunshine 4-H club met July 16 at Jeanne Bohlken’s home with ten members present. Visitors included Mrs. George Bohlken and Luanne McKinstry. Suzanne Otten gave an illustrated talk on salads while Judy McDonald demonstrated egg cookery. Individual place-settings were brought by each girl, with pictures of the event noted.
4 H News reports a recent garden tour and plans for a food sale on August 10 linked to the local Farm Bureau meeting at Paul Paulsen's home. The August meeting marks the 20th dinner hosted by Judy McDonald with demonstrations to follow. Scotch Grove Sunshine Club to hold Local Achievement Day July 29 at the Farm Bureau building in Anamosa with demonstrations starting at 9 30.
The Jackson Beavers held a regular meeting at Antioch Church in July. David May Frances Sievers and Connie Sievers spoke and demonstrated. May reported on a short course at Ames. Members voted to buy T shirts with Marvin Daufeldt in charge of refreshments.
The last Wayne Willing Workers session met July 13 at Wayne No 9. Sixteen members two leaders and two visitors attended with Barbara Tobiason presenting Dry Heat Methods of Cooking Meats. Demonstrations by Marilyn Fothers on Macaroni and Spaghetti or Rice Baking a Cake by Sharon Zimmerman and Cooking Eggs in Different Ways by Mary Manternach. The meeting closed with the club pledge. hostesses were Carla Folkers and Shirley Hoult.
The Wayne Master Farmers monthly meeting was held July 13 at Wayne school No. 3. Bob Patten gave an interest talk on beef management. Jerry Heezen discussed his trip to Ames for the 4-H Boys short course. Earl Dierks spoke on horn care of cattle. Volunteers for Great Jones county fair demonstrations included Jim Helgens Earl Dierks Jerry Bronemann Glen.
Heeren and Jerry Heeren were welcomed as new members at the club meeting. Melvin Bohlken joined as a new member. Lunch was served by Bill Jansen, Ronald Bronemann, and Virgil Behrends.
The July Castle Grove Royal Rangers gathering was hosted by Bobby Black Bob Black and Philip Gerdes. Twenty three members answered roll call with Your Project. Billy Delay demonstrated Cleaning Sparkplugs. Daniel Stadtmueller reported on his Ames trip. Phins were discussed for fair demonstration. Lunch by Mrs Paul Black and Mrs Paul Gerdes followed a Wiener roast.
The Wyoming Polly Pigtails 4-H club met June 28 at Barbara and Connie Holub's home. Rosalie Dusanek and Barbara Holub cooked fried chicken, Connie and Barbara Holub baked cherry pie, muffins were made by Janet Zimmerman and Carol Vacek, and Mary Vacek joined the salad demonstration. A brief business meeting planned a garden tour for June 29 and discussed county fair demonstration teams. The group praised the demonstration products served at the meal.
The Rebekah Degree circle met at Mrs. Ben Warren's home for a picnic dinner and discussed plans for the centennial. Centennial Square Dance club will meet at the Opera house on July 26 at 8 p.m. A crowd attended the chuck wagon dinner July 20 at Monticello with couples including John Allen and Alvin Mohr among others.
The piece traces Wyoming’s early history from its 1839 settlement by Van Voltenberg and family to its 1850s growth. It notes initial homes, church foundations, a 12 by 14 foot schoolhouse, and a shift from Marshfield to Wyoming amid name debates. It highlights early ministers, schools, and building efforts through the Civil War era.
Clinton city council revoked the class B beer permit of Kenneth Rands formerly of Anamosa after a raid on his Clinton tavern July 11. Clinton county attorney cited confiscated gambling devices and whisky. Rand faces arraignment on illegal gambling device possession and pool ticket selling charges.
A gas blast in the basement of Mrs. Ed ward Podlak’s home in Maquoketa proved fatal. The explosion, felt ten blocks away, lifted the frame house from its foundation and caused extensive damage.
Jones county farmers with more corn acreage than allotments must destroy excess plantings by Friday August 5 to remain eligible for price support. Those pruning excess and complying by August 5 should notify the county ASC office to arrange early remeasurement at the farmer’s cost.
Monticello Lions Club hosts its annual family picnic at the city park shelter house starting at 6 45 this Monday. About 120 attendees from Manchester including Lions members and their wives plan to attend. Attendees are asked to bring their own table service. An invitation was sent to the Manchester organization.
Neighbors Charles Boxwell and four others attended the funeral of Mrs. Ivan E May in Martelle. Mr and Mrs Richard Hanken Dixie and Shirley visited Sunday with their daughter and family the Russell Pigotts in Des Moines.
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