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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1959
Page
3
An 18 year old driver named John survived a fatal wreck in which two girls and another boy died. He spent a half hour at the scene before helping and showed little emotion at the triple funeral. Three months later he borrowed a car and died in a bridge crash on a gravel road.
Army Pvt. David L. Pillard of Anamosa finished a six week ammunition storage course May 22 at the Ordinance School Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. He learned receipt storage shipment issue and destruction of unserviceable ammunition. Pillard entered the Army last November and is a 1954 Anamosa high school graduate. Army Pvt. Joseph P. Manternach of Monticello was assigned to the 78th Artillery at Fort Hood Texas. He joined the Army last August and completed basic training at Fort Carson Colorado.
Wyoming venues host an eighth grade graduation party with games dancing and refreshments. Memorial Day events proceed despite heavy rains with programs at the Memorial building including the Gettysburg Address by W J Maxheim and songs led by local participants.
Relatives and friends gather in Olin and surrounding areas for birthdays and Memorial Day visits. Notable attendees include Clarence Kline, Eva Fisher, Raymond Eyestone, Henry Klatt, and many Swenson and Kinler family members across Olin Perry Wyoming and Cedar Rapids.
The American Foundation for Animal Health notes stress affects livestock health. Ketosis in dairy cattle is linked to stress and costs dairy farmers about 5 million dollars annually, marking it a national target in 1959 Livestock Loss Prevention Year.
The article explains ketosis affects high producing dairy cows during peak milking years and may relate to nutrition stress or endocrine imbalance. Prompt veterinary treatment can restore health within 24 hours, with emphasis on rapid action and preventive measures including balanced rations and stress reduction.
Memorial day services at Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church drew many despite rain. Rev Wigger of Anamosa spoke on gratitude and heritage, while Nadim Saikely led ceremonies with a firing squad, wreaths, taps, and flag salute. Attendees included families from Monticello, Anamosa, Hopkinton, Center Junction, and Marshalltown.
Maxine Smith and Lynn Becker hosted a surprise bridal shower for Bernadette Jasper at her home on Thursday evening. Guests played danco and socialized with prizes awarded to Janice Feltes and a guest prize. Bernadette received useful and ornamental gifts.
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