Licenses Issued This Week by County Treasurer
The office issued car licenses during the past week listing owners and vehicles in Anamosa Monticello Amber O A Rife J Joslin Edgar Walker Jr Harold Russell Richard Nickels Paul Smith F L Harrington Ray Kromminga and others with makes including Willys Jeep Ford Chevrolet Oldsmobile Chrysler and Dodge for 1948 models and standard autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walderbach
Anamosa
Willys Jeep
J. Joslin
Amber
Ford
George W. Timmins
Monticello
Dodge
Rey
Edgar Walker, Jr
Chevrolet
O. A. Rife
Arnold J. Jacobs
Harlan Russell
Oldsmobile
Richard Nickels
Paul N. Smith
F. L. Harrington
Wyoming
Chrysler
Ray Kromminga
Seven births reported at John McDonald hospital
The past week at John McDonald hospital saw seven births. Families and locations include Albert Parson Hopkinton a boy Si Locher Monticello a boy Florian Westerneir Worthington a boy Warren Kester Cedar Rapids a boy James Read Monticello a boy Clark Dighton Hopkinton a boy Richard Andrew Scotch Grove a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Albert Parson
Hopkinton
Si Locher
Monticello
Florian Westerneir
Worthington
Warren Kester
Cedar Rapids
James Read
Clark Dighton
Richard Andrew
Scotch Grove
Monticello Rotary Club Holds Iowa vs Michigan Broadcast
Monticello Rotary Club members gathered Monday evening to hear a radio broadcast of the University of Iowa basketball team playing Michigan Wolverines. President Cecil Goettsch led a game score guessing contest among Rotarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Rotary Club
Rotary
Cecil Goettsch
Iowa
University of Iowa
Wolverines
Michigan
No Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
The office of the clerk of the district court reported that no marriage licenses were issued during the past week.
Wyoming Conservation Meet Elects Siver County Commissioner
Arthur Siver of Martello won the post of Jones County Commissioner replacing Clarence Grafft who retires for health reasons. Contestants included Louis Heiken of Monticello. The meeting at Wyoming High School was disrupted by heavy snows and speaker absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Siver
Martelle
Jones County
Soil “Conservation
Commission
Wyoming High School
Siver
Clarence Grafft
Anamosa
Martello
Louis Heiken
Monticello
Ray Naylor
Scotch Grove
William Stanton Jr
Bernard
Clyde Spry
State Soil Conservation Commission
Spry
Clark Huntley
Chariton
State Soils Commission
Earl Elijah
Clarence
State Association of District Soil Commissioners
Elijah
Methodist Church Moves To Community Building
Leigh and Lloyd Clark bought the Methodist church building and began dismantling it on Saturday. Services will be held in the community building auditorium until the new church is completed, with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 led by Pastor Rev. Oswald Sand bach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh
Lloyd Clark
Oswald Sandbach
Jones County Board Audits Claims Tuesday
The Jones county board of supervisors spent Tuesday auditing claims presented to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Monticello Bank Ranked 1220th Among U S Lenders
Monticello State Bank rose 146 places to 1220th among the 1 500 largest U S banks for 1947 with deposits of 13 179 793 01 and assets of 14 088 653 56 as of December 31 1947. The bank is a Federal Reserve member and FDIC insured. officers and directors were unchanged at the January 13 stockholders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello State Bank
United States
Monticello Institution
Daily American Banker of
New York
the Express
Clinton B. Axford
American Banker
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Iowa
The
Express
Monticello Bank
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Houge
R. A. Cartano
H. M. Carpenter, Jr
H.W. Stahler
F. E. Stimson
Paul Schuetz
James Maurice
Chas
M. Luett
Donald Sutherland
Claude E. Fothergill
Monti Residents Relocate in March Move Day
Monticello IA March migration lists many relocations including West Side Plumbing from Roy Pearson building now used by Pearson He plans to convert space or add a lunch counter. Berlin family leaves Monticello for Bremerton WA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Pearson
Pearson
Daily Vacation Bible Institute Planned at Center Junction
A Daily Vacation Bible School Institute sponsored by Jones County Inter-Church Council will be held Thursday evening March 11 at 7 pm at Center Junction Presbyterian Church. Rev Grant Ss. Anderson of Cedar Rapids First Baptist and his assistant will conduct the institute. Pastors superintendents Sunday school teachers and workers and prospective teachers are invited and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Inter-Church Council
Center Junction Presbyterian Church
Grant Ss. Anderson
First Baptist Church
Cedar Rapids
R Wilson Moves His Law Office and Buys Doxsee Interest
Ralph L. Wilson relocates his law office from the Lovell building to the W E Tuetken building across the street and purchases C A Doxsee’s share in their former partnership. He will operate under his own name and assumes the late Fred McLaughlin’s insurance clients. C A Doxsee shifts to running the Monticello Express and his new East ern Iowa Graphic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Wilson
Lovell
W. E. Tuetken
C. A. Doxsee
Doxsee
Wilson
Fred McLaughlin
Monticello Express
Eastern Iowa Graphic
Must File For City Election In Monticello
The bi annual city election in Monticello will be held Monday March 29. Three councilmen are to be elected for each ward two councilmen at large a mayor a city treasurer and three park board members. The filing deadline is midnight Saturday March 13 requiring 25 nominating signatures for each candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa Convicts Recaptured After Anamosa Escape
Three unarmed convicts from the Iowa reformatory at Anamosa were recaptured near Blytheville Arkansas after wandering from a work detail. They confessed to escaping, hopping a freight to Steele Missouri, and stealing a Pontiac. Names identified include Clifford Bouslough Pete Smith and Russell Crew with varying sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Reformatory
Anamosa
Blytheville
Ark
Iowa
Reformatory
C. E. Montgomery
Osceola
Arkansas
Steele
Clifford Bouslough
Onawa
Pete Smith
Clarinda
Russell Crew
Cedar Rapids
30 Arrests Made For Traffic Violations At School Crossing
Justice of the Peace Max Mc Crabb reports more than 30 arrests for traffic rule violations at the school crossing near Schuetz Motors. A stop sign is in place and violators face fines, typically $3, with two cases at $5 when offenders talked too much. Names were not published, but repeat offenders may face publicity. The council vows protection for children crossing the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Max McCrabb
Schuetz Motors
League of Women Voters meeting hostess March 9
Mrs Glenn Hargrave will host the League of Women Voters on Tuesday afternoon March 9 at 2 30. Mrs Ed Huibregtse will speak on the European relief program. Election of officers will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Hargrave
League of Women Voters
Ed Huibregtse
Eastern Iowa Graphic to Publish As All Picture Weekly
The Eastern Iowa Graphic, first all picture weekly in the United States, will mail to subscribers in early May. Edited and printed in Monticello, it will cover Jones County and seven surrounding counties with news and feature pictures across social sports farming business and industry. The Tabloid size paper will 12 to 36 pages weekly and use a new ATF Webendorfer offset press for up to 10 000 pages per hour, printing in full color. Publication day not announced. annual rate 3 00, single copy 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
C. A. Coxsee
Monticello
Jones County
Cedar
Clinton
Jackson
Dubuque
Linn
Delaware
ATF
Monticello Litho Company
Graphic
Gene Bulkley
Bulkley
Newseit
Middle West
Monticello Litho ‘Company
Jaycees Install Picnic Tables At Monticello Park
The Monticello Junior Chamber of Commerce will add twelve picnic tables to Monticello City Park this spring. Ed Brokens secretary says six tables are funded by the Junior Chamber and six by the city park board after conferences between the two groups. This marks the first step in cooperation to boost park use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello City Park
Ed Brokens
Monticello
Presbyterian church film shows The Power of God Sunday
On Sunday evening March 7 at 7 30 the Presbyterian church will presentThe Power of God a six reel sound film. The picture explains what Christianity is does for the individual and what one should do with Christianity in modern life with relatable townspeople as characters. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Herbert Meade Enlists in United States Navy
Herbert Jay Meade of Monticello has enlisted in the U S Navy at the Cedar Rapids recruiting station on February 25. He will train for twelve weeks in San Diego California and may receive a twelve day leave after training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Jay Meade
Monticello
United States Navy
Cedar Rapids
Meade
San Diego
Calif
Mrs Zimmerman Recovers After Arm Fracture Incident
Mrs. William J. Zimmerman of Amber recently fell at home breaking her arm. The arm was set and she is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Zimmerman
Amber
Truck Accident Near Wyoming Injures Monticello Man
Henry Harms of Monticello was seriously hurt five miles west of Wyoming when his semi collided after a Rock Island car pulled left. The Brickley semi jackknifed, causing $1,500 damage to Harms tractor and other listed damages. Harms sustained hip, finger, and leg bruises while Brickley’s driver had a minor forehead cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harms
Monticello
Wyoming
Harms
Chicago
Bud Brickley
Anamosa
Brickley
Rock Island
Henry Harris
Harris
Monticello Junior Chamber adds two members
Two local business houses Edwards Department Store and the three Stahler stores are now 100 percent members of the Monticello Junior Chamber of Commerce. Jaycee Secretary Ed Brokens announced at the regular meeting. The group discussed credit control and deferred action on a Monticello credit bureau until a committee investigates the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Ed Brokens
Edwards Department Store
Stahler
Richard Long
Monticello Credit Bureau
Two New Employees Start at Jones County Courthouse
Two new hires begin Feb 9 at the Jones county courthouse per Auditor George F. Specht. Jacquelyn McCurdy will split time between the auditor and deputy assessor offices as a clerk. Ernest Holub joins as a typist clerk in the welfare director’s office. No health nurse applicants yet. Ruth D. Hurley resigns Feb 21 for Oakdale Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
George F. Specht
Jacquelyn McCurdy
Monticello
L. T. Lorenzen
Miss McCurdy
V. L. McCurdy
Ernest Holub
Nellie Rummell
Jones County Social Welfare
Ruth D. Hurley
Oakdale
Board of Supervisors
Iowa Public Health Department
Lynn Hull Buys Interest In Villisca Review
Lynn Hull purchases a half interest in the Villisca Review, published by E. W. Carpenter in Villisca, Iowa. Hull will begin work on the paper April 1 and plans to move with his wife and son from Hopkinton to Villisca within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Hull
Villisca Review
E. W. Carpenter
Villisca
Iowa
Hull
Monticello
Bill Coxsee
St. Louis
David
Hopkinton
Monticello Post 1683 VFW to Elect Officers
At the next regular meeting of the Monticello Post 1683 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary the annual election of officers will take place on Wednesday March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Nomination Papers Filed For June County Primaries
The county auditor reports candidates who filed nomination papers for the June primaries. Leigh Pearson currently serves as district court clerk and is Republican. Other filings include Leonard Ahrendsen Republican for sheriff Olin Howie Jr Republican for treasurer Bess Sherman Republican for recorder George Specht Democrat for auditor and Roy Bodenhofer Republican for sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Pearson
District Court
Leonard Ahrendsen
Wyoming
Olin Howie, Jr
Monticello
Bess Sherman
Anamosa
George Specht
Ward Caucuses Called For Friday
Republicans of Monticello announce ward caucuses Friday evening March 5 at 8 p m in the Community building Ward I I and III meet in Room 2 to select delegates to the Jones county convention and handle caucus business The Jones county convention will have 179 delegates with Monticello wards allotted eleven ten and eight delegates respectively and nearby precincts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Elden Brashaw
Ward
George Buel
Willard Yeoman
Ralph Crimm
C. F
Castle Grove
Center Junction
Lovell
Onslow
East Richland
West Richland
Scotch Grove
Wayne
Wyoming
Sylvia Gutensohn Named Antigo DAR Good Citizen 1948
Sylvia Gutensohn was named outstanding senior girl and DAR good citizen for 1948 at Antigo High School. She will compete in Madison for state honors, with the national winner advancing to a national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Gutensohn
Antigo
Wis
E. A. Morse
Antigo Negui Siebah
Daughters of the American Revolution
Gutensohn
Madison
Wisconsin Dar
Miss Gutensohn
Glee Club
The
Girls Athletic Association
S. G. Gutensohn
Monticello
Hit and Run Damaged Cedar Rapids Car Reported
A Cedar Rapids insulating company car parked near the Clarence Stutt residence was struck by a passing vehicle last Thursday evening. The driver fled the scene and left no report. Damages to the Cedar Rapids car were not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Stutt
Birthday celebration for Clifford D Decker at Rainbow Inn
Clifford D Decker was the honored guest at a Rainbow Inn Anamosa birthday party. He celebrated his first birthday with guests enjoying a chicken dinner and cake with ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford D. Decker
Rainbow Inn
Anamosa
Voter Ballot Cast Possible Despite School Closure
Voters in Jones county may cast ballots even if their school is closed. A posted notice explains voting locations, whether at the school house, the secretarys home, or another site. Voters are urged to participate in the March 8 election and call for the correct polling place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Two New Court Dockets In Jones County Roster
The Jones County district court added four cases this week including two automobile collision actions by Edward Burke Jr. against Edward Reiter and Ed Reiter Jr. over a fatal Dec 24 1947 crash near Anamosa. Damages sought total 25743.99. A divorce case Carmalee Andresen vs Robert Andresen cites cruel treatment. A criminal case State of Iowa vs Ed Luck accuses false bank check drawing fourth offense with a three month county jail sentence beginning Feb 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Edward Burke, Jr
Crystal Iris Burke
Edward Reiter
Edward Reiter, Jr
Highway 151
Anamosa
Burke
Dodge
Ed Reiter
Ed Reiter, Jr
Crystal Tris Burke
Carmalee Andreesen
Robert Andreesen
State of
Luck
Photographer Orriss Joins Eastern Iowa Graphic Staff
John Orriss, formerly photography instructor at the University of Iowa, arrived in Monticello to begin as staff photographer for the new Eastern Iowa Graphic. A SUI journalism and university art graduate, he served four years in World War II and has done medical illustrations, magazine and news photography, and advertising photography in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Orriss
University of Iown
Monticello
Eastern Iowa Graphic
Express
Orris
SUI
Marine Corps
Los Angeles
Calif
Farm Blaze Near Monticello Causes Little Damage
Firemen battled a basement fire at the Clarence Bader home about 44 miles west of Monticello on Tuesday night. The fire started when rubbish near a furnace overheated. neighbors helped suppress it. Only smoke damage and a small hole in the floor were reported. The Bader farm is owned by John O'Rourke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bader
Monticello
Otto Smith
Bader
John O'Rourke
County School Elections Set For March 8
Jones county voters in four school areas go to the polls to elect five members to the Jones county board of education and other regular boards. Balloting includes bond issues in Martelle and Anamosa for school additions and improvements. Polls open 12 noon to 7 p.m. at Monticello public school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Jones County Board of Educa
Tion
Martele
Anamosa
Martelle
Herman Helgens
Harvey H. Manuel
John A. Allen
James A. Maurice
Leigh Clark
Monticello Independent
Carl Schneider
E. H. Huibregtse
Tom Hamilton
Donald P. Sutherland
Maurine Dirks
Richland Township
Washington Township
Scotch Grove Township
Clay Township
South Temple Hill
Victory
Sutton
Mineral Valley
White Oak Grove
Pleasant Hill
Clay Mills
Castle Grove Township
Cass Township
Wayne Township
Lovell
Monticello
Kenneth Humpal
Harlan Russell
Tracy Miller
Miller
Paul Godfrey
W. E. Foy
Harry Ingwersen
Onslow
Center Junction
Oxford Junction
Wyoming
Hale Township
Pine Grove
Madison Village
Maple Grove
Nils
Oak Grove
South Madison
Madison Center
Baldwin
Beers Creek
Peace Ridge
Pleasant Ridge
South Prairie
Valley
Spencerville
Oxford
County Inter Church Observation School Held Here
The Jones County Inter Church Observation school met Monday evening at the Congregational Christian church. Attendees came from Anamosa Wyoming Scotch Grove Olin and Center Junction. Mrs Irvin Rhatigan and Mrs Otto Kucera led worship procedures and projects summaries were given by Mrs Andrew Mast. Sara Lou Hayden was pianist and county president Gladys McNeilly presided over panel discussions. Papers covered Music Administration and Offerings. The session closed with an illustrated Visual Aid lecture by Rev Barney Crockett of Anamosa. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Neal Hayden and Mrs Ed Meier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Congregational Christian Church
Anamosa
Wyoming
Scotch Grove
Olin
Center Junction
Irvin Rhatigan
Otto Kucera
Andrew Mast
Sara Lou Hayden
Gladys McNeilly
Barney Crockett
Neal Hayden
Ed Meier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rotary Club
Jones County Soils Commission
Stanton
Cris Randolph
C. B. Jessen
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Harlan Baccus
R. Kelly
Cedar County Commission
Methodist Church
U.S
Rose Hines
Mike Clement
Lem Berlin
Berlins
Bremerton, Wash
Vincent Redmond
Redmond
John Childers
Ray Adams
Henry Ehlis
Ehlis
John Boysen
Fred Butschi
Ray Marugg
Dalco Yount
Butschi
LeRoy Schoon
Krouse
Yount
Frank O'Rourke
Marguerite Aitchison
Bible Institute
R. Wilson
Jaycees
Herbert Meade
Jr. J.C
VFW Meeting
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