Licenses Rise in Jones County as Marriages and Vehicles Counted
In the past week ten licenses were issued by the Jones County courthouse. The list includes twelve marriages with residents from Anamosa Monticello Wyoming Ryan and other towns, plus several new car and motorcycle registrations from the Jones County Treasurer's office, featuring brands such as Chevrolet Buick Ford Nash and Harley Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County ‘Court House
Thomas Melville Brown
Anamosa
Ruby Jeraldine Booth
Murray
George’ M. Eganhouse
Legal
Monmouth
Wyoming
Chevrolet
George H. Bohlken
Scotch Grove
Harley Davidson
R. M. Deyo
Lloyd Buscher
Safetycycle
Howard Cook
Dodge
Milton H. Harms
Studebaker
Alfred Olsen
Martelle
Camp Huaga counselor staff appointments announced
Cedar Rapids camp directors disclosed the summer staff with Monticello mothers Mrs E H DeShaw and Mrs Ray R Fuller assisting for one week. Miss Louise York a junior at Coe College will help in the Aponita unit as the daughter of Dr and Mrs O E York.
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Cedar Rapids
Monticello
E. H. DeShaw
Ray R. Fuller
Louise York
Coe College
O. E. York
Village youth center hosts summer Vacation School program
One hundred sixty three children enrolled in the Daily Vacation School when it opened on Tuesday running daily through Friday until June 14. Churches taking part include Congregational Christian Presbyterian Methodist and Evangelical Reformed. Farmers Mutual Creamery sponsored a Youth Center event with games dancing and a free lunch. The center will remain open Saturday nights and is also used by Cub Scouts Girls Camp Fire and Boy Scouts at other times.
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Tuesevery
Community Notes Post Public Library Evening Closures
Public library to close each evening except Saturdays until school starts next fall effective Monday June 6. Other items mention births in Hopkinton Monticello and marriages in various households, reflecting local notices in brief form.
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B. C. Roberts
Manternach Hurt In Jeep Accident
Thomas Manternach an 18 year old from Cascade was injured Thursday night when his jeep lights failed and the vehicle rolled into a ditch. He was treated for shock and bruises at John McDonald hospital and remained there several days with no broken bones found on X rays.
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Thomas Manternach
Cascade
From & Dance
Manternach
John McDonald Hospital
Workmen Install New Sewer Line Near School Playground
Workmen have been engaged in putting in a new sewer line on the street parallel to the school playground directly south of the school. The line will service the homes on that street including the six room bungalow Ed ward L Brokens plans to build on the lot he portnaged from the Cor pitt estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoohy
Edward L
Cbrpitt
Brashaw Elected Delegate At KC State Convention
Mr and Mrs Eldon Brashaw Donald Lyon and Matt Holub attended the Kansas state convention at De Olings last week Brashaw was elected delegate to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon’ Brashaw
Donald Lyon
Matt Holub
de Olings
Brashaw
Sanvsniea
Death of Harry I. Rodman in Winterset
Funeral services were held for Harry I. Rodman who died of a heart attack at his Winterset home. Born June 17, 1892 in Monticello, he started at Eclipse in 1912 and rose to superintendent of yards. He is survived by his wife Iva, three sons, a daughter, a sister, a brother, and five grandchildren.
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Harry I. Rodman
Winterset
Goettseh
Oakwood Cemetery
R.V. Porter
Leigh Clark
Richard Long
Walter Zubler
Ross Baty
Clarence Shaffer
Ray Kreeb
Monticello
I. M. Rodman
Iva Reade
Eclipse Organization
Plainfield
Eclipse
Rodman
VFW Reports on Buddy Poppy Sale in Monticello
The Monticello Post No. 1683 VFW and Auxiliary thank volunteers after the Buddy poppy sale. Co chairs William H. Jarrett and Honor L. Clark report 1100 poppies sold, $102.27 proceeds, $51 cost, leaving $51.27 for local relief work. Poppies were made by 16 children at the Menlo Park New Jersey Veterans hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
William H. Jarrett
Honor
L. Clark
Veterans «Hospital
Menlo Park
New Jersey
Legion Auxiliary Meeting With Officer Elections Tonight
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 00 p m in the Memorial building A election of officers will be conducted during the session.
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Legion Auxiliary
American: Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Dr. R. W. Myers Opens Monticello Office June 9
Robert W. Myers will open his medical office in Monticello on Wednesday June 9 in rooms formerly Caroline's Hat Shop. He will practice with local doctors at John McDonald hospital and has Navy service with hospital duty at Portsmouth and Norfolk. Married to Helen Biddick in 1943, the couple has two children and will reside in the Tedrow house on West First Street.
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Robert W. Myers
Monticello
Caroline
Stuhler
John McDonald
Eagle Grove
US. Navy
Portsmouth
Norfolk Navy Yards
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Myers
Helen Biddick
Mary
John
Tedrow
West First Street
John O Neil Services Held This Morning
Services were held this morning from Devaney funeral home for John O Neil who died Tuesday at Monticello at age 72. Burial was at Sacred Heart cemetery. He was born in Lovell township and lived his life in the community. He is survived by one sister Mrs Kate Barker Cedar Rapids and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devaney
John O'Neil
Monticello
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Lovell Township
Kate Barker
Cedar Rapids
To Begin School Census Today In Monticello
Superintendent Boyd Shannon says a house to house census of Monticello homes starts today to determine potential numbers of school children. Workers request cooperation from residents to aid the census effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Boyd Shannon
Primary Election Next Monday Urged for Voters
Voters are urged to turn out for the primary on Monday June 7 with polls open 7 am to 8 pm. Mark an X in the square to cast a vote. other marks spoil ballots. If no candidate reaches 35 percent, county convention selects. Writing in a name requires both writing it and placing an X. Delegates are elected by precinct wards for the county convention. Listed are candidates with political ads: Porter Ruhl Pearson Ahrendsen Bodenhofer Fisher Null Shada Sherman Specht Romer Blood Miller Remley Shimanek Adams Bailey Brere Holden Holden Blue Beasley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
J. E. Porter
Don S.ruhl
W. L. Pearson
Leonard H. Ahrendsen
Roy’ Bodenhofer
W. C., Fisher
W. H. Null
Tony Shada
Bess E. Sherman
George Specht
Clarence Romer
Carrel T. Blood
Chester, Miller
James T. Remley
Weed Spraying Demonstration Draws 200 Farmers
About two hundred farmers attended a county weed spraying demonstration on May 27 at the public school grounds. The event, sponsored by Iowa State College extension and the vocational agriculture department, featured field visits to farms using 2 4 D spray, demonstrations of sprayers and nozzles, a talk on safe use by E P Sylvester, and a showing of the film Agriculture's New Conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello
Iowa State College
Dave Harris
Win Mueller
Extension Service of
Ames
Vocational Agriculture Department
Bert Ballou
Dick Hull
Extension Service
Hull
Hopkinton Residents Treated After Car Crash Demolishes Vehicle
Gene Bacon and Mary Jean Bill Mey er of Hopkinton were treated for cuts and bruises at John McDonalds hospital after a late Monday crash north of Monticello. A third occupant, Bill Murray, was also from Hopkinton, treated and released home after the 1947 Chrysler was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Bacon
Mary Jean Billmeyer
Hopkinton
John McDonalds Hospital
Monticello
Bill Murray
Marjory Luett Elected To State FHA Office
Miss Marjory Luett daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Luett was elected state historian of the Future Homemakers of America at the state meeting in Des Moines this week Miss Irma Bohlken another delegate from Scotch Grove attended with teacher Esther Nicoll homemaking instructor Monticello high school The article notes the organization activity in Des Moines Iowa and mentions local connections
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Marjory Luett
Charles Luett
Homemakers of America
Des Moines
Irma’ Bohlken
Appreciation Day Next Wednesday at 3 P M
Monti cello Chamber of Commerce event directors announce another Appreciation Day to be held next Wednesday at 3 p.m. The notice emphasizes the regular weekly program and invites community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Campfire Doughnut Sale Totals 310 Dozen
Campfire Girls and Blue Birds joined for the annual doughnut sale. Guardian reports show 310 dozen doughnuts sold to raise funds for Play Day and group ceremonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campfire Girls
Blue Birds
Guardians
Doxsee in Monticello Hospital After Rochester Return
The condition of Charles A. Doxsee editor and publisher of the Monticello Express remains practically unchanged this week. He is a patient at John McDonald hospital in Monticello after returning from Rochester over a month ago. He can take a small amount of nourishment and is not in apparent pain.
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Charles A. Doxsee
The
Monticello Express
Doxsee
John McDonald Hospital
Monticello
Rochester
Monticello Band Shines At Cedar Rapids Festival
Monticello high school band directed by Ray Stumbaugh gave an excellent showing at the Eastern Iowa band festival in Cedar Rapids. Carlene Winkler advanced to the final four as a candidate, and the Monticello band closed the evening show. The girls trio sang Now is the Hour as the band formed a clock with moving hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ray Stumbaugh
Rex Reuter 40 Died After Lingering Illness
Rex Reuter 40 died yesterday at John McDonald hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services 1:30 Friday at Goettsch Funeral Home and 2 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Born July 12 1908 Monticello son of Carl and Lena Decker Reuter. Survived by wife Lena two children Barbara Jean Colin John two brothers Raymond Rose Creek and Leo Austin and three sisters Clara Laura Gusta.
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Rex Reuter
John McDonald Hospital
Goettsch Funeral
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
F. H. Kehren
Gerke Hanken
Bill Reuter
Arthur Riedel
Everett Engelbart
Lavern Engelbart
Richard Schoon
Raymond Reuter
Rose Creek
Minn
Leo Reuter
Austin
Clara
Clifford Liedall
Lyle
Laura
Ben Engelbart
Langworthy
Gusta
Louie Helgens
Monticello
Court Lists 3 New Cases
In Anamosa district court W. S. Roush is named defendant in a suit by Merrit Shoe Company claiming $70.60 for shoes plus costs. Bertha Seehusen petitions for divorce from Glenn Seehusen dating from December 22, 1947 with no children and seeks her maiden name restoration. Arthur J. Lake versus Walter G. Lake appears in a guardianship matter. R. H. Williams foreclosure petition was dismissed, defendants Hans and Bertha Fugliona ordered to pay costs.
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W. S. Roush
Anamosa
Merrit Shoe Company
Roush
Bertha Seehusen
Glenn Seehusen
R. H. Williams
J. E. Heiserman
Hans
Bertha Fugliona
Merchants and Chamber Sponsor Second Monticello Bargain Days
Monticello merchants join with the Chamber of Commerce to hold a two day selling event. General chairman Arch Edwards says savings will be passed to customers with quantity discounts. Some items have limits to ensure broad participation and extra clerks are planned for the event. The aim is to encourage local shopping and cut travel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Express
The
Chamber of Commerce
Anamosa to Host VFW District Meeting Sunday
Monticello Post No 1683 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary will host the Second district meeting in Anamosa on Sunday June 6. Mary Catherine Craig district junior vice president Jean Echter nacht chaplain and Olive Lyon musician from the local Auxiliary will attend. The meeting will elect new officers and delegates and alternates are urged to attend. Drum and bugle corps from Des Moines and Davenport will attend with rides provided. For details call Minnie E. Rickels president at 378W.
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Monticello
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Anamosa
Mary Catherine Craig
Jean Echternacht
Olive Lyon
Des Moines
Davenport
Minnie E. Rickels
Pack 66 Holds First Meeting in Monticello
The inaugural Pack 66 Cub Scout gathering drew 180 attendees at the Youth Center on Thursday. Organized six weeks ago by Mrs. Herman Hoffman Mrs. Don Morey and Mrs. C. F. Shi manek the group spans eight dens with varied programs. Frank Martin led the meeting and John Watters Cedar Rapids addressed the program and presented a charter to Pack 66 as the American Legion auxiliary sponsors Cub Scouting in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Center
Herman Hoffman
Don Morey
C. F. Shimanek
American Legion Auxiliary
Monticello
Frank Martin
Tom Supple
Clayton Adamson
Richard Lang
John Watters
Cedar Rapids
Pack 66
Donald Morey
Auditor Reports Ballot Distribution in Jones County
County Auditor George Specht says ballots will be distributed to election judges this Friday for the June 7 primary in all 28 precincts of Jones County. As of now 85 absentee ballots issued. Oxford precinct is largest with 750 potential voters in the fall, while Stone City is smallest with 90.
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George Specht
Jones County
Oxford
Oxford Junction
Oxford Township
Stone City
Sheriff Reports No Accidents in Jones County
No automobile accidents were reported in the vicinity during the past week, according to the Jones County sheriff's office.
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Sheriff's Office
Jones County
Monticello Pool Nearing First Test Fill
Officials say bricklayers slow progress on the Monticello pool but water is expected for a test fill within a week after wall sections are poured Friday. A pump house remains incomplete and water will come from city mains for the test as plans include a christening with local bathing beauties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praeter
the Express
Monticello
Supervisors Award Road Contract in Jones County
The Jones county board of supervisors awarded a $16,529.10 dirt road contract to M. L. Johnson Co. of Cedar Rapids for 3.5 miles in Rome and Jackson townships. Project 170 aims to rebuild a road to highway standards with July 1 start and October 1 completion. final surfacing to wait. Other bids: Mickle and Ross Construction Co. 19,819.78. Charles T. Foley 18,725.95. McGuire Brothers 18,663.88. A $1,275 certified check accompanied the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Johnson Company
Cedar Rapids
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Rome
Jackson
Oarty
George F. Specht
Johnson
Mickle and Ross Construction Co
Newton
Charles T. Foley
Anamosa
McGuire Brothers
Tipton
Anna Stiffler Funeral Held in Monticello
Anna D. Stiffler born April 25 1869 in Davos Switzerland died May 31 at St Luke s Cedar Rapids after a short illness. Funeral June 2 at Goettsch Monticello with burial Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers Justin Stiffler John Stiffler Edwin Stiffler Bruce Cropp Roy Cropp Harry Hoag. Survived by brother John Stiffler Mitchellville and three nephews. She belonged to Evangelical and Reformed church of Monticello. Never married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna D. Stiffler
John
Elizabeth Stiffler
Davos
Switzerland
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Goettsch
Monticello
Oakwood Cemetery
Justin Stiffler
John Stiffler
Edwin Stiffler
Bruce Cropp
Roy Cropp
Harry Hoag
Miss Stiffler
America
J. W. Biehl
Evangelical and Reformed Church of
Mitchellville
Edwin Hopkinton
Campfire Play Day Set for June 16 at City Park
The annual Campfire play day is scheduled for Wednesday June 16 at the city park. Residents are invited to join activities and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun and community bonding.
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Bills School
the John
Harry
VFW
American Legion
Leslie Linn
Fred Kreeb
R. W. Myers
E. P. Sylvester
Sudan
Sylvester
George Dirks
Center Junction
Eilert H. Prult
A. B. Corne
Martello
Albert Schrader
Don Rickels
Olin F.F.A
Olin
R. J. Buol
FHA
Wayne Zion
District Court
Arthur J. Lake
Walter G. Lake
Ford Motors Company
Fred Praeter
Olesen Construction Company
Cedar Rapids Firm County Jobs
Anna Stiffler
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