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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1956

Page

4

Cubs Fall In Home Opener To Dyersville White Hawk

The Monticello Cubs lost their opening home game 10-2 to the Dyersville White Hawks. Pitcher Krause worked all nine innings as Monticello falls to 1-3 while Dyersville extends a five game win streak. Next games: Friday at Cascade and Sunday versus Colesburg. mayor A P Lambert expected to throw first ball but did not attend.

Monticello Cubs Dyersville White Hawk Cubs Krause Hawks Meschner Wright Cascade Colesburg Monticello A. P. Lambert

Worthington Slugged for Win by Cubs

The Monti Cubs beat Worthington 9 to 6 on Tuesday night in a heavy slugging affair at Worthington. Monti totaled 19 hits led by four players with three apiece George Nieters Don Russell Bob Adamson and John Behn. Bill Howie made two fine catches in center field to seal the win for Monti. Worthington had 13 hits and committed two errors while Monti had three errors. Bill Jansen pitched the full game for Monti with Don Russell catching Tommy Breitbach started for Worthington and was relieved in the third by Bob Hoerner with Dale Digman catching.

Cubs Cub Worthington George Nieters Don Russell Bob Adamson John Behn Bill Howie Monti Bill Jansen Tommy Breitbach Bob Hoerner Dale Digman

Bible School Starts at Wyoming Church With Nine Classes

Vacation Bible school began Monday May 28 at 8 30 am for kindergarten to eighth grade. Nine teaching staff lead groups from kindergarten through senior levels and the two week program ends Friday June 8 with a parents program.

Wyoming Mary E. Orth Nancy Brunscheen Janet Zimmerman Dale Hansen Janice Huggans Robert Brodersen Raymond Holtz R. F. Gronewold Brotherhoods Luther League Zion Lutheran Church Elvira Area 18 Dwight Krumholtz Cedar Rapids Jesus

City Council mulls sewer water costs in new addition plans

The council weighs city participation in extending sewer and water to a proposed development. Estimates place total site costs near 27,900 with a fourth share by the city for sewer and water lines. Separate Wink addition seeks sewer and water for six lots amid sidewalk and street concerns.

Poration Long Rystrom Roy Miller Water and Sewer Department Ed Vanourny Eugene Wink Wink Monticello Behn Lloyd Pickett Street Department Council

Manchester Here Friday For Opener

Monticello varsity club plans a Friday season opener at the fairgrounds diamond versus Manchester. Coach Bob Reed notes two rainouts so far and lists a partial schedule with June 15 at Anamosa and June 26 at Marion. The practicing squad includes Behn, Rhatigan, Lubben, Long, Shover, Streets, Wright, Goodyear, Behn, Baldwin, Adamson, Poock, Morey, Martin, Zimmerman, and Rickels.

Manchester Monticello Bob Reed Anamosa Fairgrounds Monti Reed Marion John Behn Tom Rhatigan Loren Lubben Ronnie Long John Shover Tom Streets Jim Wright Robert Goodyear Parke Behn Lynn Baldwin Bob Adamson Gary Poock Bob Morey Bill Martin Ed Zimmerman John Martin Dean Rickels

Peniel Church Dedicates New Organ In Castle Grove

Peniel Presbyterian Church in Castle Grove dedicated a new Lowrey organ at Sunday service on June 3. Memorials included brass candlesticks and plates, and a Bible donated by relatives of charter members. The worship center received complete redecorating with a green scheme and new carpet and furniture.

Castle Grove Lowrey Peniel Presbyterian Church George H. Bedell Cincinnati Ohio Elsie Noble Bedell William Marsh Grace Noble McLaughlin Margaret Cramer Balster Austin Spahr Richard Skelley Clarence Eberhart Robert Schnucker James B. Hodgson Cedar Rapids Reuel McColm Wilbur Cartano James McLaughlin Christ Margaret Balster E. J. Noble Sprague Hosford Oscar J. Rogers Barbara Rogers Delmar King Jacques Monticello Paul Arduser Paul Black Wilbur Cart Mervin Blanchard Hopkinton

Oxford Junction Mowrey Reunion Held in Park

The annual Mowrey reunion gathered about 60 people at Lowden Park in Oxford Junction on Sunday. Attendees included Mrs. Henry Mowrey, Harold Hall and family, Louis Christensen and family, Bud Ahrendsen and Gayle Ahrendsen, with Monte as the youngest and Mrs. Henry Mowrey the oldest at 82. Old officers were re-elected: Virgil Mowrey president, Roy Mowrey vice president, Violet Robbins secretary and treasurer.

Oxford Junction Mowrey Lowden Park Henry Mowrey Harold Hall Terry Diane Louis Christensen Bud Gayle Ahrendsen Mark Monte Monte Ahrendsen Virgil Mowrey Lost Nation Roy Mowrey London Violet Robbins Bennett

Fred Harris Bids Farewell After 38 Years On Rural Route

Retires Thursday May 31 marking 38 years on a rural mail route. Post Office crew presents wallet and faithful service certificate signed by Postmaster Arthur E. Summerfield. Patrons greet him along the route and later host a farewell dinner at the Harms home with a TV set gift for the family.

Fred Harris L. C. Peckosh Arthur E. Summerfield Hhem Harms New School Ed Zalma Fred Bess Helen Merle Muehl Lost Nation Fred Harry California

Olin PTA Formed At May 31 Meeting

A May 31 meeting at the Olin school house organized a Parent Teacher Association aligned with the state and national PTAs. Mrs. John Matthews outlined aims and rules, dues set at 50 cents, meetings monthly starting September, 89 members paid dues, and officers elected: Mrs. Calvin Glenn president, Mrs. Leonard Hartwig first VP, Mrs. Howard Vrooman second VP, Mrs. Leo Levsen secretary, and Mrs. Robert D. Petersen treasurer.

Olin John Matthews Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers P.T.A National Congress of Parents and Teachers Calvin Glenn Leonard Hartwig Howard Vrooman Leo Levsen Robert D. Petersen Matthews

Scotch Grove 4 H'ers Elect Ken Paulsen President

Scotch Grove Iowa Ken Paulsen 16 son of Mr and Mrs M P Paulsen won the 4 H round up presidency after two tied votes were broken at a Jones county event. Campaign speaker Tom Streets supported his bid as eighteen of twenty two members attended. The community congratulates Ken on his election.

Scotch Grove Jones County Ken Paulsen M. P. Paulsen Scotch Grove Cornhuskers Tom Streets Ken

Elkader Soloist Lyle Kuehl Voices Scotch Grove Ordination

Soloist from Elkader Lyle Kuehl served as guest soloist at the ordination and installation services for Rev. Herbert Moise at Scotch Grove Presbyterian church. Kuehl, a former Scotch Grove resident with a notable early music talent, attended with accompanist Mrs. Howard Zirkelbach as a large crowd gathered for the double services.

Elkader Lyle Kuehl Herbert Moise Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church Jyle Scotch Grove Howard Zirkelbach Moise

Anniversary Celebration For Henry Lorenzen and Mrs Lorenzen

The Lorenzen couple marked ten years of marriage with a Sunday lawn party and photo session. Guests from Scotch Grove and surrounding towns attended, presenting a floor lamp as a gift. Rosemary Zirkelbush wed Henry Lorenzen June 4 at Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church with Rev. Giraening officiating.

Henry Lorenzen Rosemary Zirkelbush Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church Rev Giraening Wyoming Oxford Junction Center Junction Lloyd Emily Ed Zirkelbach Dean Zirkelbach Marcia Dennis Kevin Eddie Howard Zirkelbach Barbara Robert Zirkelbach Rebecca Jack Zirkelbach Scotch Grove Everett Wilson Margaret Marlene Maquoketa Darvin Harderson Donnie Anamosa Esther Sinclair Jack

Zirkelbach Family Misses Event Due To Mark Illness

The Zirkelbach family could not attend the gathering as Mark contracted measles and was too ill to travel. Their absence was noted by organizers who sent best wishes for Mark’s recovery.

Zirkelbach Mark

Accident Injures Miss Eileen Leech Near Scotch Grove

Miss Eileen Leech suffered minor injuries when her car rolled Friday near the Donald Gray farm north of Scotch Grove. The vehicle landed top down at the foot of the schoolhouse hill, with all glass broken and the top crushed as she was en route to Balster offices for work.

Eileen Leech Donald Gray Farm Scotch Grove Miss Leech Balster

Memorial Pictures Presented For Mary Karen Paulsen

Two memorial pictures presented at Monticello public school exercises honor Mary Karen Paulsen. One picture depicts the marching band in which she was drum majorette and the other shows the varsity cheerleader team of which she was a senior member. Mr Stead donated both pictures and they were accepted by band leader Mr Stumbaugh and Mrs Johnson. A spring memorial was also given to Onslow church in her honor.

Mary Karen Paulsen Monticello Stead Stumbaugh Johnson Onslow

Tour Planned For Scotch Grove Cornhusker 4 H Club

The annual tour of the Scotch Grove Cornhusker 4 H club begins at 8 a m Friday from Jim Wright's home. Visitors may join the trip to view the boys projects, with later stops at Marvin Goldsmith and Tom Streets.

Scotch Grove Cornhusker

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