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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
6
Garfield Harker conservation officer from Maquoketa spoke to the Monticello Lions at the Monty cafe last Monday evening about conservation for fish and other game. Diplomas for graduates have arrived and are obtainable any time at the superintendent's office and should be picked up as soon as possible.
The clerk of the district court issued marriage licenses to Gene Oliphant and Frances Jean Tabor, Frederick H. Faust and Jane Ann Patterson, Lowell E. Black and Alma Meyer, Laverne W. McVay and Betty Lou Null. The county treasurer issued car licenses for W L Chapman Anamosa Speedking Stephen A McDonald Monticello a 1947 Ford Neal Patsen Scotch Grove 1947 Pontiac Paul Kurt Monticello Doodlebug Thomas Harderson Anamosa 1947 Dodge Dallas C Blythe Harry L Russell Martello 1947 Dodge Alva B Streeper Onslow 1947 Studebaker Harry McQuillen Cascade 1947 Chevrolet.
Recent Baths Eleven births were logged at John McDonald hospital over a week. Entries list parents from Monticello Worthington Coggan Hopkinton and Monticello with six girls and three boys born between June 19 and June 24, including families of Irvin Smith Henry Digman Earl Strief Woodrow Wilson Hubert Gray LaVerne Lambert Art Davis George Balster and Robert Bartlett.
Delegates from Jones county attended the two day 4-H girls convention at Iowa State College Ames. Margie Paulsen newly elected president of the Jones county 4 H group led a list of attendees from Scotch Grove Center Junction Anamosa and Olin Years of bad weather closed some roads and prevented additional girls from traveling The program featured Dr Dale S Welch president of the University of Dubuque and Dr Charles E Finley president of Iowa State College with talks on enduring values science contributions and challenges ahead plus a homemaker performer Mrs Thomas Crawford of Postville singing and storytelling The GM General Motors exhibit previews of progress and the annual business meeting were part of the event
County Attorney F C Shimanek filed a state case against Willard J Clary for larceny. Clary was bound over to the grand jury on $400 bond after a hearing before Justice Boss McIntyre for an alleged June 18 offense. Two divorce decrees were signed by Judge J E Heiserman yesterday. Thelma Anderburg vs Everett Anderburg grants divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment. Lela Lambertson vs Thomas Lambertson grants divorce with $600 settlement and court costs allocated to the plaintiff and legal fees to be paid by the defendant.
Monticello high seniors Turgerisen and Milred Claus represented Monticello at Boys State in Des Moines. They described 24 barracks acting as cities and counties, a simulated state government, and a Saturday capitol occupation by 720 delegates. Gov Blue and an FBI member addressed attendees. Dr Ralph Redmond and his hosts were also noted guests.
The Department of Social Welfare reports Jones County's June aid to the elderly and dependents. Old age assistance totaled 12,991.50 with 343 pensioners averaging about 37.88 each. Four blind recipients and 231 aid cases for dependents are noted, including 67 children receiving aid averaging 30.76 and 14.23 per case.
The Rev. Stephen J. Kucera pastor of St. John Nepomucene Fort Atkinson Iowa observed the silver jubilee of his priesthood on June 24. He previously served 17 years at Prairieburg where he built a parochial school and organized a mission church at Central City. Archbishop Henry P Rohlman presided and several relatives assisted. He was ordained June 10 1922 at St Paul Seminary by Archbishop Dowling and served at St Wenceslaus Cedar Rapids before moving to Prairieburg then St John Nepomucene in July 1944.
The wet spring brings the old gray mare and horse drawn cultivator back into use. Farmers like Herbert Westphal of Onslow note the horse drawn implement handles wet spots and short rows with turning, contrasting with nearby tractor plowing in a drier field.
Elizabeth Wilson reports a Heart Tag Day sale in Monticello aiding underprivileged families. Total proceeds 129.29 with prizes won by Margaret Dunn 17.04 Judy Ferring 13.75 Janice Gottleaber 12.50 Frances Ferring 11.86 Mildred Brokaw 11.73. Organizers thank contributors and note Helen and Marian Delscher depart for a San Diego trip.
A small Langworthy area farm shop helps farmer Eilert Prull by producing tools and machinery. He built a drill press bench saw welding machine power hack saw and more from scrap iron and local parts. The portable sprayer pictured can cover about 1 000 square feet per gallon for insect sprays and saves time during harvest.
The War Department announced a plan offering graduating high school youth specialized training in the Air Training Command. Courses include control tower operation bombsight mechanic weather observer photographer draftsman electrician and more. Applicants may write to the Air Training Command at Barksdale Field Shreveport Louisiana with full details.
James Ennis aged 60 a former Farley resident died Thursday afternoon near the Industrious Farmer factory on North Main street from a heart attack. He had planned to seek a ride to Cascade and was checking a barn John Rickels was converting. Workmen found him beside a stone wall. initial reports suggested a head injury but examination confirmed a heart attack with only superficial bruises. Ennis had worked for H. H. Greenwood on a farm four miles southwest of Montidello for 20 years. Burial followed at Sanner funeral home Farley.
Appointed tor SUI ,Pr. and Mrs. Don F. Mirick are guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Mirick in Scotch Grove. Dr. Mirick, a son of Mrs. Barbara Mirick and grandson of the late Dr. W. A. Mirick, returned from Germany April 12, 1947 after serving as group surgeon for the 501st Tactical Control Group in the army air forces. His wife met him at Fort Dix New Jersey and they toured the southern states. Mrs. Mirick, Dorothy Manuel daughter of E. Manuel, bankers who was elected vice president of the National Independent Bankers association, plans to finish her master’s in money and banking. The couple, Coe college graduates, saw Dr. Mirick graduate from Iowa medical school in 1943 and will begin July 1 at the University Hospital in Iowa City.
J. P. Kurt a Cascade cattleman marketed 40 head of prime steers on the Chicago market they averaged 30 per hundredweight and were sold to the Elizabeth New Jersey Food company One steer weighing 1329 pounds brought a top price of 398 with Chicago stockyard representatives Skip Wagner and Lester Hatch present in a feature story.
Dr B F Erb of Anamosa announces retirement from dentistry after more than six decades of practice. Native of Muscatine born Oct 14 1867, he trained in 1889 and worked with Dr Runle in Monticello before opening in Lisbon and settling in Anamosa in 1893.
Jones County officers see salary increases effective July 4 after the 51st General Assembly action. Key changes include County supervisors at 7 dollars per day and officials such as auditor, assessor, treasurer, clerk, recorder, sheriff, and county attorney up to 2700 dollars annually. Deputies’ salaries set at July board meeting. deputy sheriff up to 2400, other deputies to 2075.
A Sunday June 20 band concert at City Park will start at 2 pm featuring a varied program. The performance includes marching band twirlers an accordion solo and a comic group the Hungry Five. Also on the program are popular tunes and German melodies performed by the Hungry Five and other listed numbers by Richards King and Lehman.
Seven year old Jimmy Supple son of Mr and Mrs Tom Supple of Gill Street Monticello sustained a fracture of his right arm last Thursday afternoon while riding his bike. He was taken to John McDonald hospital where the fracture was reduced and he stayed overnight for observation.
Floods cause serious damage to the Iowa State Park system the worst since 1919. Heaviest losses occurred to roads bridges fords and culverts in the park. The Upper Backbone area in Backbone State park Delaware county has been closed indefinitely. Bathing beach cabin area and much of the picnic area remain open to the public.
Mrs Clarence McLaughlin and companions traveled to Lone Rock for a wedding then to Spirit Lake to visit Frank Scott 85, a former Jones county man, and his daughter Mrs Joseph Maloney. The double wedding united Mr Scott and Hattie Noble with Elmer Noble and Elizabeth Scott in Castle Grove township.
Dinner guests Sunday at the William Westhofe home were Mrs. John Gerken of Dyersville visiting two weeks with her daughter’s family and Mr. and Mrs. Corrie Vendfa of Nevada City.
Paul Arduser 76 a retired jeweler and optometrist died at his Dubuque home after an extended illness. Born in Monticello February 15 1871 he moved to Dubuque in 1889 and worked for A R Knight Co before starting Berg Arduser Jewelers in 1912. He later practiced optometry until retirement in 1944 and served as elder of the Presbyterian church and held Masonic and optometry honors. Surviving relatives include daughters Christine Saathoff Marguerite Arduser and Blag Dubuque sons Leon Arduser and Ray Arduser both of Dubuque George Arduser of Cedar Rapids and Otto Arduser of Dubuque. funeral attendees from Monticello listed.
Monticello readers learn the library has nine new titles now available for circulation. The collection includes works by James M. Aswell Leslie Ford and Sinclair Lewis among others. The library hours are daily 1 30 to 5 30 and 7 to 8 30 pm except Sunday with July and August evenings closed except Saturdays.
History repeats at Legion Park Cascade with a two day July 3 and 4 carnival staged by Cascade Commercial Club. The Cascade civic group known for Safe and Sane Fourth of July entertainment for over fifteen years duplicates the 1946 twin day carnival due to an overflow of attractions. Details appear in this issue. After July 1 doctors Redmond Fraser and Thomas will discontinue Saturday night office hours.
Judge J. E. Heiserman of Anamosa recently visited his parents Mr and Mrs W E Heiserman in West Union. His father is ill with a heart condition but is reported to be improving while Heiserman stays with the family to comfort them and share news of the town.
Chauncey Robinson purchased Buckner Dairy last Tuesday and will assume control from Merle Buckner on July 1. Robinson will continue to handle Golden Mello D. products while Buckner shifts to full time bottling works, holding beverage distribution franchises in six counties. Further announcements are promised next week.
The Clark Tire and Appliance Store in Anamosa changed hands last week with Earl L. Aynerson and Henry R. Furino purchasing Leigh Clark’s Monticello interest. The firm will be known as Serve Tire and Appliance Store. Ryner son manages the store. Furino oversees the radio department. The store features Goodyear tires and GE appliances and sells Shellane gas. Both new owners are former Navy men with families.
Bob Messerli son of Mrs Ethel Messerli Manchester formerly of Monticello has been accepted for admission at the Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls He will enroll as a freshman physical education major At Montic High he was president of his classes student council football captain first team WaMaC and Eastern Iowa conferences earned All-State honorable mention and co-captain of basketball He was active in dramatics
Mr and Mrs Robert Bartlett welcomed their daughter Sue Ann born Monday evening at John Mc Donald hospital. The newborn weighed six pounds six ounces and was greeted by her sister Connie with a warm greeting.
Pete Hall Jr. suffered a fractured ankle, arm cuts, and bruises after a motorcycle crash on a road near the dam east of Monticello. A passing motorist forced him off the road.
Mr and Mrs Lowell Black were surprised by a group of Monticello friends this week at the Davis Hollywood Inn on Whitefish Lake Minnesota to celebrate their recent marriage. Mrs Black was Alma Meyer before the wedding.
The Legion Post meets Tuesday July 8 at 3 PM for election of officers.
Mr and Mrs Henry Schmit were noted visiting at Bernard on Sunday evening in a brief, fragmented item.
Monticello hosts a county wide soap box derby on the main hill next Saturday at 2 p.m. with entrants expected from Anamosa and Monticello. The event leads to the state finals in Des Moines on August 3. Sponsors Matthiessen Auto Supply and the Monticello Lions Club award a brand new bicycle to the grand champion. helmets are provided to every participant.
Carol Clark three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Clark was seriously bitten by the family dog. The animal was confined and died June 20 after its head showed rabies upon testing at Iowa City. The child will receive twenty shots to prevent serious consequences. wounds included a torn nose needing seven or eight stitches and a forehead bite with two stitches. The Clarks reside on the Lange farm east of Monticello.
Virgil C Grant, pastor of the Monticello Methodist church, was reappointed for another year by the Upper Iowa conference held in Dubuque last week. Bishop Charles W Brashares presided, Dr Roy L Smith spoke, and several Monticello residents attended sessions of the conference.
County Superintendent Joseph Beave reports he expects higher salaries for Jones county rural teachers. There are 62 teachers in 61 rural schools earning an average of 175 dollars a month, with a projected rise to 195 dollars next fall as the district seeks to attract qualified teachers.
Sixteen Loras college graduates of 1947 have been assigned to seminaries to study for the priesthood. Archbishop Henry P. Rohlman of Dubuque assigned eight of these men, including Thomas Keating, Owsley, John Moran Cascade, and Ernest Engler of Hopkinton, who are living in this vicinity.
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