Alburnett Triumphs In Close Monticello Thriller
Alburnett Baseball Club defeated Monticello 8 to 6 in a tight Friday game. Nieters pitched well until the seventh when Monticello rallied for six runs, but Alburnett answered with two in the seventh and two more in the eighth to seize the lead. John Wright went 3 for 4 with a triple, while Nieters extended a hitting streak before going hitless tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alburnett Baseball Club
Monticello
Cubs
George Nicters
Barrows
Nieters
Alburneri
John Wright
Blayney
Tha Devaney
Wright
Eggers
Frey
Elsan
Ek Saws Neue
Nieters, P. Tbo
Adamson, Ef
Westhoff
Howie
Fry
Alburnett
Cubs Eas Pst
Vacating Rural Roads Ordered by County Board
With no objectors appearing, the county Board of Supervisors ordered thirteen pieces of rural roads vacated. The land will revert to former owners or adjoining properties in townships including Jackson Madison Wyoming Richland Greenfield Lovell Hale Castle Grove and Rome. County Auditor George Specht noted the proceedings and legal publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
George Specht
Jackson
Madison
Wyoming
Richland
Greenfield
Lovell
Hale
Castle Grove
Rome
Uly
Lutheran Women Convene at Hampton Iowa Convention
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Missouri Synod met in Hampton on June 23. Delegates Kate Dirks Kate Jacobs and Dora Stenzel represented 25 Ladies Aid members each from St John’s in their district. Officers elected include Elmer Tiedemann Cedar Rapids president and Theo Eickelberg London vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Women's Missionary League, Missouri Synod
Hampton
Iowa
Kate Dirks
Kate Jacobs
Dora Stenzel
Ladies Aid
St. John’s
Stenzel
Shirley Eden
L.W.M.S
Iowa East
Missouri Synod
Calvary Congregation
Deep River
Elmer Tiedemann
Cedar Rapids
Theo. Eickelberg
London
Walter Grenner
Eldora
R. R. Schroeder
Marengo
Donald Newton
Blairstown
Otto C. Schultz
Westgate
J. Zimmerman
Maquoketa Firm Wins Marley Road Contract
Schwenker Construction Company of Maquoketa won the Marley Road 3.38 mile grading project with a bid about 5000 below the high bid. The county expects starting within a month and finish this year with frost boil issues addressed by soils tests and rock underlay. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Henry and family of San Jose visit relatives in Mayme Henry and Frank Eilers homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Schwenker Construction Company
Amber
Highway 64
Ratekin
State Highway Commission
Lowe Construction Company
Lawrence Henrs
San Jose, Calif
Mayme Henry
Frank Eilers
Camp Fire Girls Enjoy Annual Play Day At Scout Camp
One hundred four Camp Fire girls and Blue Birds enjoyed a day at the Scout Cabin near Dale's Mill. Sessions included flag ceremonies, textile painting, clay modeling, leaf prints, plaster work, nature hikes, and rock collections. Groups toured in shifts with leaders and Horizon club chaperones, culminating in foil dinners and a weiner roast.
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Dale's Mill
Varius
Owaki
Unaliyi
Cantewasta
Lois Shover
Vance Stead
Forrest Deischer
Frank Williams
Leslie Linn
Lorraine Griffith
Selma De-Shaw
Anna Edwards
Ruth Null
Agnes Wilcox
Frank Merritt of Springville Dies After Illness
Frank Merritt of Springville died at his home early Saturday after a long illness. He was the father of Fred Merritt of near Monticello. A complete obituary will be printed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Merritt
Springville
Fred Merritt
Monticello
Bee Causes Wreck: Trucker's Semi Damaged and Oats Spilled
Otto Henry Tesch of St. Ansgar was driving a tractor-trailer loaded with oats when a bee in the cab prompted him to stop, causing the truck to twist and spill the load. Sheriff Lewis Drei belbis reported the tractor was nearly a total loss but Tesch was uninjured. The crash occurred about 1 p.m. on Highway 64, 343 miles east of Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Henry Tesch
St. Ansgar
Wyoming
Tesch
Jones County
Lewis Dreibelbis
George H Harms Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George H Harms were surprised with a Sunday evening gathering in Wayne township on their 20th wedding anniversary. Relatives neighbors and friends attended sharing cards gifts and refreshments after games and visiting. Attendees from a distance included Dale Marshall and Kevin of Chicago Heights Hr Cliff Noble of Ireton. Sunday dinner guests in the Clarence Eyler home were Joe Heeren and family and Rudy Flack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Harms
Wayne Township
Dale Marshall
Kevin
Chicago Heights
Cliff Noble
Ireton
Clarence Eylers
Joe Heeren
Rudy Flack
Center Junction Women Report News Highlights Social Life
Center Junction gossip lists weddings and visits across nearby towns. Families including Ketelsens Parker and McDonald join celebrations at Springville Vinton and Anamosa while others travel to Monticello Cedar Rapids and Des Moines for family, meals, and church events.
Family groups join Hampton league convention event
A Fathers Day picnic in Cedar Rapids brought together Mr. and Mrs. Cliff McDonald and Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Schoon and family, Mr. and Mrs. Don McDonald and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Wessels and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Smith and family, Lee Streets, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Perkins. August Schrader visited Tipton Sunday.
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League
Hampton
Cliff McDonald
Jack
Harlan Schoon
Don McDonald
George Wessels
E. H. Smith
Lee Streets
Cecil Perkins
Cedar Rapids
August Schrader
Tipton
Scotch Grove 4 H Club Ice Cream Social Planned
The Scotch Grove Sunshine 4 H girls Club plans an ice cream social on Saturday evening July 10 on the lawn of the Community building in Monticello. Last year the event drew good attendance and organizers aim to repeat the success. The Scotch Grove Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets July 7 at the home of Mrs Henry Heiken with assistants Mrs R G Miche Sr and Mrs Leslie Himebaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Scotch Grove Sunshine 4-H
Monticello
Scotch Grove Presbyteria
Ladies Aid Society
Henry Heiken
R. G. Miche Sr
Leslie Himebaugh
James Hughes
Miche Sr
John Otten
Mrs G A Ommen Birthday Celebration Attended
Mrs G A Ommen celebrated her birthday with Thursday evening guests at the Ommen home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Andreesen Mr and Mrs Cliff Arduser Mr and Mrs John Doden Mr and Mrs George Schafer Mr and Mrs Henry Aldrich and family Mr and Mrs Carl Gerdes Mr and Mrs John Rieken Mr and Mrs Lester Zimmerman and family Mr and Mrs Alfred Ommen Mr and Mrs John Oltmann and Eleanor Mr and Mrs Gerke Hanken Walter and Harlan. Progressive cards were played with high for ladies Mrs John Oltmann high for men Lester Zimmerman low for ladies Mrs John Rieken low for men Cliff Arduser. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ommen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Ommen
John Oltmann
Eleanor
Gerke Hanken
Walter
Harlan
Lester Zimmerman
John Rieken
Cliff Arduser
Ommen
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Monticello Express
Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Paul J. Kurt
Don Colchour
Anamosa
Dick Lang
Herman Helgens & Son
Kenneth Webber
C. R. Piano Co
Margaret Balster
West Second Street
Monticello State Bank
Telephone
Clarence Acker
Middleton
Motorola
McCormick Deering
Sit
Clarence Bader
Louis O'Rourke
Tola Poppe
Langworthy
Vernon Coden
International Combine
W. Anamosa
H.p
REM Electric Service
Huerter
John F. Huerter
Eclipse Lumber Co
Monte View Trailer Court
Ryan
Edward Schueler Nursing Home
Kuriger Bros
Express
Miriam Bkview Abbott
Remley & Remiley
W. T. Pearson
State of Town
Mary Josephine Podlaski
Citizens Savings Bank Remley & Remiley
W. L. Pearson
Gertrude Folkerts
Monticeo Independent
Ofppee
Ue Pobebie
Comedhc
Janes
Lng
John Tiedin
Lyon
Muniertia
Stecessers
Assians
Alfred Beeer
Cart
Councilian
Alfred Egger
Chauniedbiaiens Fehn
Wits
Ayes
Wilcox
Eho
Egrgen
Levon
Robin Corriad
Cotticinaan Laon
Carabinieri
Cape
Board of Supervisors
the Express
AL B Lambert
Robert EM Sehurdy
Uty Wlerk
Manti- Mele
Lowa
Jaume
Pam
Mayer
Crete
Ats Treeting
Uae
Pearba
Ais Fesseas
Abid Cassis
Hattien
Martha
Std Corp
Corddmee
Counethman Wilcosxs
Tiarold Wileay
Jedin Ten
Alfred Beger
Miarro Tuyen
Couneidiman Behn
Moniieedo
Jemes
Toye
Mat
Urs
Montieeda
Osardite
Monticelo
Wediere
John Veh
Alfred Viger
Jones
Towat Pharit
Ressettien Duis
Martie
Garry Bide
Moorerlad
Teres
Mutcheel Tre Bell Sisters
Hampton For
Schwenker
John Shover
Orlando Null
Bob Wilkinson
Lyman Perkins
Boy Scout Camp
Bee
Trucker
John Behn
Center Junction
Fredda Ketelsen
Don Ketelsen
Ruth Craig
Steven
Richard Ketelsen
Charlie Dawes
Marion
Frank Dawes
Ernest Parker
Debra
Craig
Wilson-Dickinson
Vinton
John A. McDonald
Everett Stick
Nora Streets
Roger Hearn
N. C. Holst
Calvin Reiss
Marie
Jake Timmer
Sharon
Susan
Gary
H. J
Iowa City
Anne Lachner
Blanche Gannon
Des Moines
George McDonald
Sally Stanton
Boulder
Colorado
University
Truman Stanton
George Burch
Ray Price
Howard Mead
Colesburg
Mary Mead
John Gray
Kennedy-Schwennersen
Harm Dirks
Lutheran Woman's Missionary
Readymix CO
Rusco Storm Windows Business
Medusa
P.S
Monticello, Iowa
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