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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1956

Page

4

Fishing Demonstration Tuesday in Monticello Recreation Lot

Tug Wilson of Iowa City will demonstrate fly fishing spinning casting and related techniques Tuesday from 2 30 pm to last question in the Monticello public school lot as part of the summer recreation program. The free event is open to adults and children in the program.

Monticello Tug Wilson Iowa City Bob Reed Wilson Reed Pirates Dave Stead Dick Devaney Bud McNeill Bill Johnson Don Skelley Phillies Gordon Westhoff Paul Skelley Giants John Baumann Paul Arduser Paul Knipe Marv Chevalier Braves Larry Goettsch

Wyoming Junior Legion routs Maquoketa 15 to 3

Wyoming Junior Legion defeated Maquoketa 15 to 3 Tuesday night at Wyoming. Merlin Usher pitched a complete game with 15 strikeouts and contributed a 4 for 4 at the plate, backed by Carroway 3 for 4 Millsap homer and Usher all around strong defense.

Wyoming Junior Legion Maquoketa Wyoming Junior Legion Merlin Usher Usher Carroway Millsap Becker Snyder

Russell Hits Boost Cubs Past Hopkinton 9 3

The Cubs defeated Hopkinton 9 to 3 on Wednesday night as catcher Don Russell drove in seven runs in two innings. He hit a bases loaded homer in the third and a bases loaded double in the fourth. Bill Jansen pitched the full game for Monti while Russ Russell caught. Hopkinton starter Don Digman exited in the fourth for Russ Jones. Zangerlee catchered for Hopkinton. Cubs improve to 4 4.

Cubs Hopkinton Don Russell Russell Don Bill Jansen Monti Don Digman Russ Jones Zangerlee

Shaffer Runner-Up in Maquoketa Women’s Golf Tourney

Maquoketa Ma q u o k e t a Monticello golfer Madge Shaffer placed second with an 88 over 18 holes in the annual women’s invitational at Maquoketa Country Club. Sharon Fladoos of Dubuque won the meet with 87.

M. Shaffer Maquoketa Madge Shaffer Monticello Maquoketa Country Club Sharon Fladoos Dubuque

Linn County Rose Show Held in Cedar Rapids Park

The ninth annual Rose show sponsored by the Linn County Rose Society was conducted Sunday at Bever Park in Cedar Rapids. Nine divisions were judged and several classifications were open to non members.

Linn County The Linn County Rose Society Cedar Rapids Bever Park

Lutherans to Meet at Iowa District Convention in Waverly

More than 300 pastors and delegates from 182 congregations will attend the Iowa District American Lutheran Church convention in Waverly June 25 to 28. Hosts include Wayne Zion SS Peter and Paul and St Matthew in Monticello with pastors Kehren Kenyon and Schlueter. The event features merger talks, district leadership, and plans for expansion. Dr H W Siefkes will preside and Dr H Schuh will preach the opening sermon.

Wayne Zion SS. Peter and Paul St. Matthew H. Schuh Columbus Ohio American Lutheran Church U.S Canada America Blue Island Ill Iowa Waverly Walter Fritschel Moville

Brad Petersen Undergoes Surgery on June 13

Brad Petersen underwent surgery on Wednesday June 13 and was reported to be doing as well as can be expected.

Brad Petersen

Keegan Family Reunion Draws Fifty At Castle Grove Farm

Castle Grove hosts the Keegan family reunion with 50 relatives attending a noon picnic at the Earl Keegan farm three miles west of Monticello on Sunday June 10. Local families from Cedar Rapids Ryan Manchester and other towns joined in the celebration and visits.

Castle Grove Earl Keegan Keegan Monticello Dan McCarthy Bernard Josephine Keegan Thomas Keegan Darwin Keegan Darla Eldon Driscoll Cedar Rapids Ray Driscoll van Horne King Charles McCreary Louis Lyness Louis Clifford Herr Cathie Bert King John Wacker Otis Johnson Springville Keith Johnson Henry Vanda Keith Karen King Fred Kromminga Delmar King Reuel McColm W. D. McLaughlin Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church Monticello Fair Sylvia Brian Peterson Omaha Neb

Local Dealers Attend Honor Event in Boone

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McDonough and others traveled to Boone on June 7 to attend a beef barbecue hosted by Honeggers' & Co. Inc. Guests included Bob McDonough and H. C. Wilcox of Monticello along with several McDonoughs.

Boone Ernest McDonough Larry McDonough Don McDonough Bob McDonough H. C. Wilcox Monticello Honeggers' & Co., Inc

Healthful cinema in fresh filtered air at the theatre

Patrons are urged to enjoy a movie in the theatre’s healthfully cool air as a comfort measure. The notice promotes the venue’s climate control as a key feature for audience well being.

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