Monticello PTA Plans Tonsil Clinic With Local Doctors
Monticello Health committee and local physicians back a PTA sponsored tonsil clinic on the same basis as prior events. No date set yet but expected to start within two weeks. Parents should contact their family physician for examination and approval to participate. The county public health nurse also urges all incoming kindergarten and first grade children to receive a complete physical now to ensure timely corrections before fall. The PTA will assist in this pre school physical program to achieve a 100 percent school readiness record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Health Committee
Parent-Teachers Association
PTA
Monticello
Cot Registration by VFW Auxiliary for Disaster Use
The VFW Auxiliary seeks to register cots mattresses and bedding for war disaster use in the vicinity. A committee room in the community building, chaired by Mrs. Harrison Lubben, will collect items by Saturday. People with material should report to the committee between 1 00 and 5 00 pm and 7 00 and 9 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Harrison Lubben
Rationing board approves tire and tube requests
The local war price and rationing board allowed applications this past week for tires and tubes. Individuals and entities include Jim C Adams Monti cello trucker one truck tire and one tube C H Miner Anamosa farmer two truck tubes Ed Zirkelbach Scotch Grove farmer one passenger car tube Monticello Feed Mill mill ing two truck tires George J Harms Amber oil trucker one truck tire one tube John T Weber Monti cello farmer two passenger tire recaps and T R Tobiason Monticello farmer two passenger tire recaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
T. R. Tobiason
Monticello
Local Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
The county clerk issued licenses for Richard Luck 29 Qecelwein to Leona M Zimmerman 23 Olin. Donald Wayne Jordan 19 Central City to Bernice Mae Peyton 16 Troy Mills. Merlin K Lyon to Joyce Taylor both of Olin, June 19 and 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Pearson
Richard Luck
Qecelwein
Leona M. Zimmerman
Olin
Donald Wayne Jordan
Central City
Bernice Mae Peyton
Troy Mills
Merlin K. Lyon
Joyce Taylor
Campfire Notes We-Tan-Da Campfire meeting and births
The We-Tan-Da Campfire group met June 17 at the Legion hall with new officers presiding. A pot luck supper was planned for 5 PM at the community building. Margaret Ambuehl attended last meeting. Lucile Yount is guardian. Births at John McDonald Hospital include a son born June 19 to Mr and Mrs Mark DeShaw Hopkinton and a son born June 22 to Mr and Mrs Robert Mullen Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Margaret Ambuehl
Lucile Yount
John McDonald Hospital
Mark DeShaw
Hopkinton
Robert Mullen
Monticello
Rotary talk on Humor in the Law by Judge Heiserman
Anamosa Judge J. E. Heiserman spoke to Monticello Rotary at Goudy’s on Monday night. The lecture explored humor in legal practice and its impact on the courtroom atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Heiserman
Anamosa
Monticello
Doris Board Stars In Cornell Summer Theater Review
Doris Board of Worthington will play a prominent part in Al Johnsons new musical review When Johnny Comes Marching at the Cornell Summer Theater Mount Vernon on June 25 26 and 27 at 830 p m The piece sequel to America Was Song and Laughter features scenes and songs about American heritage and the United Nations Miss Beard headed publicity and has prior roles Ginger in Murder With Music and Marge in Out of the Frying Pan during the current season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Board
Worthington
al Johnson
Cornell
Mount Vernon
America
United Nations
Miss Beard
Ginger
Marge
Cornell Summer Theater
Moncrief Son Arrives in Australia
Mr and Mrs R H Moncrief announce their son Robert has arrived in Australia. The couple note two other sons in service Curtis at Key West Florida and Dean at Fort Lewis Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Moncrief
Robert
Australia
Monticello Band Tonight At City Park In Second Concert
The Monticello Municipal Band presents its second season program at the city park this evening at 8 pm. Miss Yola Rodman sings Only a Rose and Emil Prult performs Johnny Doughboy Found a Rose in Ireland. The bill includes a novelty trombone smear and World War I tunes medley, closing with The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Yola Rodman
Emil Prult
Yola
Friml
Emil
Johnny Doughboy
Ireland
Salutation
Sietz
Paean of Triumph
Liza
Fillmore
Empyrean
Hayes
Wagner
Lake
Queen City
Band Boosters
Griffen
The
Star Spangled Banner
Rubber Drive Sees 14 Tons Collected in First Week
In the first week of the national rubber drive 14 tons were collected at local stations. Totals include 6,000 pounds at Paraland and 5,000 pounds at Phillips 66, with others from Conoco Cities Service and D X. The drive ends midnight June 30 with 1 cent per pound paid, proceeds donated to USO Red Cross and Army Navy Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
Conoco
Ray Marugg
Cities Service
Leslie Reade
American Petroleum
Jack Pierson
Sinclair Stations
Clark Brothers
George Schoon
Paraland
Melvin Carl
Phillips 66
Carl Egger
Mid-Continent
Harry Matthiessen
D-X
Jack Maire
Rubber Recovery Corporation
Secretary of Commerce
Jesse Jones
USO
Red Cross
Army and Navy Relief
Library Announces Summer Hours for Monticello Branch
Librarian Marian Wittenberger says the Monticello public library will be open every afternoon in July and August from 1 30 to 6 30 Monday through Saturday. One evening per week will add a Saturday night session from 7 to 9 during these months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Wittenberger
Monticello Public
Hospital Corps graduate from Great Lakes training
Robert F. Jacque, 21, Monticello, finished basic training at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes and was graduated June 18 in a class of 463 from 31 states and one Canadian province. He is now a hospital apprentice second class awaiting further training and a future assignment at sea or ashore. Larry Burns, Marine Corps Private First Class from New York City, visited the Coxsee home Friday and is completing a two month photographer assignment on the Life Staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Jacque
Great Lakes
Ill
Robert F. Jacque
Roy E. Jacque
North Cedar Street
Monticello
U. S. Naval Training Station
Naval Hospital
Larry Burns
Pfc
Marine Corps
New York City
Life
Draftees Called For July 2 From Anamosa District
A July 2 call of selectees from the district will depart Anamosa area after medical clearance. Time of departure and destination are restricted by government rule. all who pass induction center tests will receive a 15 day furlough before reporting to camp. Names include Nicholas Felton Cascade Sylvester Dirks Cascade David Essig Bloomfield N J Glenn Streets Cedar Rapids LaVern Hoffman Anamosa Warren Johnson Center Junction Robert Nowachek Oxford Junction Emery Meade Oxford Junction Harrison Schlimmer Monticello Glen Simmons Anamosa Wilbur Osterkamp Anamosa Omar Zeller Oxford Junction Galen Smith Monticello Irvin Bohlken Monticello James Shelley Monticello Everett Jurgensen Wyoming Cecil Courtney Anamosa Arthur Drexler Monticello Frank Sutton Anamosa Raymond Campbell Monticello Herman Oaken Monticello Vincent Vacek Cedar Rapids Chester Ankeny Springville Ambrose P Oeschger Monticello Vincent Stulken Anamosa Clifford Van Slyke Central City Elmer Dirks Scotch Grove Raymond Skahill Cascade Willis Sackett Monticello Wilhelm Moenk Monticello Herbert Kedley Onslow Harold Mead Center Junction Robert Schneider Monticello Jack Byers Anamosa Leo McGrane Cascade Glenn May Martello Fred Lawson Cedar Rapids Edgar West Onslow Seward Coppess Onslow George Phillips Wyoming Ward Knight Viola Clarence Wells Anamosa Carl Monk Monticello Jimmy James Wyoming Clark Matthiessen Monticello
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas W. Felton
Cascade
Sylvester J. Dirks
David R. Essig
Bloomfield
N. J
Glenn H. Streets
Cedar Rapids
LaVern H. Hoffman
Anamosa
Warren H. Johnson
Center Junction
Robert A. Nowachek
Oxford Junction
Emery E. Meade
Harrison J. Schlimmer
Monticello
Glen D. Simmons
Wilbur M. Osterkamp
Omar F. Zeller
Chester A. Ankeny
Springville
Ambrose
P. Oeschger
Vincent H. Stulken
Clifford van Slyke
Central City
Elmer J. Dirks
Scotch Grove
Raymond J. Skahill
Willis A. Sackett
Wilhelm G. Moenk
Herbert P. Kedley
Onslow
Harold A. Mead
Robert L. Schneider
Jack S. Byers
Leo T. McGrane
Glenn L. May
Martello
Fred M. Lawson
Edgar H. West
Seward W. Coppess
George RR. Phillips
Wyoming
Ward
L. Knight
Viola
Clarence Wells
Carl Monk
Jimmy James
Clark Cullen Matthiessen
Approved Year Road Program for 1942 44 in Jones County
The Jones County boards approved a three year construction plan for the secondary road system with federal permission to guide work. Estimated receipts total 247 061 77 with allocations from the construction levy gasoline tax federal funds and balance on hand. Disbursements cover Sections A and B including bridges grading and surfacing, with a large published project list available at the Express office or the county engineer's office in Anamosa. Mrs John Roben a Los Angeles guest stays with Mrs Irma Fagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Approval
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
the Express
Anamosa
Registration Of Men 18 20 On Tuesday
An estimated 569 Jones county men aged 18 to 20 will sign up in the fifth registration of the nation's manpower next Tuesday June 30. About three million young men are expected to answer the summons that day with registration centers open 7 am to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Court House
Anamosa
Monticello
City Hall
Wyoming
Onslow
Oxford
Junction
Masonic Hall
Olin
Martello
Monty Produce Truck Wreck Near Mt Morris
A Monty Produce truck driven by Leo Hosch left Highway 64 22 near Mt Morris Illinois at 3 am Tuesday June 16. The rig ran off a 6 foot embankment overturned and splashed eggs into a nearby stream. Hosch sustained only minor injuries and most produce was salvaged or insured. The curve known as Trucker's Graveyard sees frequent wrecks. The truck is being rebuilt by Clarence Matthiessen and Glen Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Produce
Leo Hosch
Mt. Morris
Ill
Hosch
Clarence Matthiessen
Glen Aldrich
Clarence Shaffer In Car Accident Sunday
Clarence Shaffer was injured in an automobile crash outside Cedar Rapids last Sunday when a car with a large trunk stopped suddenly. His vehicle’s grill and hood were badly dented. Mrs Shaffer suffered badly bruised knees and a guest, Mrs Rose Hines, was bumped on the head by the windshield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Shaffer
Cedar Rapids
Shaffer
New V-Mail Service Aims to Speed Mail from Front
Dr. M F Hogan reports the V-mail service to handle correspondence with armed forces abroad though local supplies are not yet available. The program reduces mail bulk by using V-mail sheets that fold into envelopes and may be printed by approved firms under post office permits. Letters will be photographed on 16 millimeter film and distributed as enlargements to recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hogan
U. S
United States
Post Office Department
Oscar Story Leads Monticello Civilian Defense Meeting
Oscar Story, post commander of Anamosa American Legion and Jones County civilian defense chairman, spoke at Monticello's community building for the second meeting in a series. He described chlorine, phosgene, mustard gas and other agents, passed around gas bottles, and urged practical defense education to reassure citizens. Miss Gladys Shelley visits from Iowa City to stay with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Oscar Story
American Legion of
Anamosa
Committee And Delegates Named To Serve Both Parties
Monticello concentrates on weekend shopping with stores closing at 10 p.m. Friday July 3 and all day Saturday July 4 for Independence Day. Shops will stay open Friday evening, groceries open Saturday morning until 10 p.m. with one delivery at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Mrs J G Suter Dies After Short Illness in Monticello
Mrs J G Suter a Monticello resident for 48 years died at her South Walnut home Tuesday noon after a brief illness. Born Susan Schneider in Switzerland on August 10 1856 she came to America as a young woman and married Dr G Suter in 1884. She leaves three children eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren with services held at the family home and the Evangelical and Reformed church. Burial is at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Suter
Monticello
South Walnut Street
Pam
Evangelical and Reformed
Armin H. Tendick
Oakwood Cemetery
Suter
Isaac
Susan Schneider
Suhr
Canton Argau
Switzerland
America
G. Suter
United States
George Buol
Edna
Robert Adams
Selma
Jake Schneider
Maria Bader
The
Reformed Church
Federal Credit Control Plan Pledged by Monticello Merchants
An ad on page 3 reports 25 Monticello merchants pledging full cooperation with government limits on credit. Regulation W defines default when any charged article remains unpaid beyond the 10th day of the second calendar month after purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
USO Drive Set to Start Monday July 13 Monticello Chapter Led by Mrs Stuhler
The Monticello USO chapter plans a local drive starting July 13 led by chairwoman Mrs R G Stuhler. The article explains USO goals and services, noting free core services and fundraising needs to support widespread morale efforts for soldiers and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
The
USO
R. G. Stuhler
State Party Delegates Named for Anamosa Conventions
Tomorrow at 10 a.m. the Anamosa county conventions for the Republican and Democratic parties will convene in the courthouse areas to select delegates to the state conventions. The Republican meeting will be in the basement community room. Democratic in the second floor courtroom.
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Anamosa
Court House
Republican County Central Committees
Coliseum
Des Moines
Sioux City
8Th Judicial District
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Anti-Inflation Meetings Planned Across Jones County on Monday
Educational cooperators will hold anti inflation discussions across Jones county Monday evening June 29. The sessions cover price ceilings taxes rationing war bonds debt repayment and family responsibility with venues listed in Cass Cass Center Castle Grove Greenfield Hale Grover Benischek Olin Lovell Monticello Rome Scotch Grove Timber Langworthy Wayne Oxford Wyoming townships and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Extension Service
Cass
Albert Schrader
Cass Center
West Cass
Castle Grove
Clay
al Hamilton
Fairview
J. W. Streeter
Robert Livingstone
Greenfield
Ed Gotsch
Kenneth Kirkpatrick
FP. J. Shotwell
Walter Gradelmann
Harlan Russell
Hale
Luther Inglis
Wese Hale
Grover Benischek
Olin
Jackson Township
Harald Hartman
T. J. O’foole
Thomas Harderson
Pete Sieveka
Clarence Grafft
J. M. Byerly
Lovell
Dale Clark
J. H. Fraser
Monticello
Madison
Dillon Story
Marvin Nissen
Mrs
Fredda Ketelsen
Rome
D. Brown
Scotch Grove
Timber
Louie Hanken
Johnson Town
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monticelli
Tronsil Clinic
Rotary Club
Robert Moncrief
Canning Sugar
R. J. Langer
E. F. Hofer
Kate Maurice
Mary Locher
E. H. Huibregtse
Elaine Appleby
Claude Appleby
Conoco Station
Childress Motor Company
Selective Service Act
John Roben
Los Angeles
Calif
Irma Fagan
Josie Podhaski
Monty
OCD
Gladys Shelley
Iowa City
James Skelley
Sat
U.S. O
United Service Organizations
USO Club
USO Camp Shows, Inc
USC
USCO
Army
Navy
New London
Norfolk
San Diego
North Half
Republican Party
North
Monticello 1
C. J. Matthiessen
Eva Bancroft
C. A. Doxsee
Fred Kay
Ray Echternacht
R. J. Bone
C. Steck
Elbert Heiserman
Mary
Wayne Township
Langworthy
Wayne Center
Oxford Township
Wyoming Township
Pleasant Ridge
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