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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1954

Page

2

Remodeled Store Fronts To Make Change In Looks Of Business Area

Monticello’s business section will gain a refreshed appearance as front facades are remodeled. A false front went up near the Monticello State Bank and work on the Loop building front progresses ahead of Arch Edwards department store expansion. Edwards plans a unified four window display and a central opening linking the two stores. Fixtures and merchandise are being moved. new fittings are being manufactured to Edwards specs. A railroad car of materials will supply the outfitting for the expanded store. Plans for the Perrine building remodel, home to the Monty Café, are tentative with a new front contemplated but not yet finalized.

Monticello Monticello State Bank Paul Arduser Arch Edwards Edwards the Express Perrine Building Perrine Ray L.i Adams Adams Monty Cafe Suter’s Market Monticello, State Bank

Three Seek Hopkinton School Board Seats and Officials

Cletus Eiké and Don Johnson filed for three year terms as school directors. Marcus Apple seeks a one year term to fill a vacancy. Thomas Dunlap runs for school treasurer. The March 8 election will decide these and other local posts amid 1930s community notices and Scout events.

Hopkinton Cletus Eiké Don, Johnson R. W. Reggentine Marcus Pple M. L. Overton Thomas Dunlap Girl Scouts

Ask Volunteers To Fight Corn Thefts From CCC

Jones county residents near CCC grain bins urged to volunteer as watchers in a state program to report suspicious night activity. Volunteers may receive a $500 reward if their information leads to arrests. avoid personal investigations.

CCC Jones County Neal Hayden ASC Hayden

Shannon completes term as Northcentral officer at Iowa City meeting

Boyd Shannon Monticello superintendent of schools attended the Northcentral Association conference in Iowa City. A four year board member, he finished his second and final term as an officer of the group Tuesday.

Boyd Shannon Monticello Northcentral Association Iowa City Shannon

Area Church Listings Share Lent Services and Schedules

A local church notice lists services and events across multiple congregations. St Matthew's Lutheran H L Adix pastor offers Sunday school 9 30 and divine worship 10 30 with midweek Lent services. Sacred Heart Catholic Eugene P Lorenz pastor Masses 6 8 10 on Sundays weekdays 6 45 Holydays 4 30 8 30 confessions Saturdays 3 30 4 30 and 7 30 8 30 p.m. Evangelical and Reformed John F Baumann pastor 9 45 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m divine worship. SS Peter and Paul Lutheran Paul Kenyon pastor Sunday school 10 a m divine worship 11 a m. Zion Ev Lutheran F H Kehren pastor March 7 services 9 00 a m Sunday school 10 00 a m Holy Communion. Scotch Grove Presbyterian Charles Hendricks pastor services 9 45 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m World Day of Prayer Friday 7 30 p m. First Presbyterian Monticello W Russell Hunter pastor 9 45 Church school 1 am morning worship 7 p m. Westminster Fellowship meet.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Sacred Heart Catholic Church Eugene P. Lorenz Thomas Rhomberg Evangelical and Reformed Church John F. Baumann the SS Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Paul Kenyon Ladies Aid Wesley Hanken Wayne Zion Ev Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church Charles Hendricks First Presbyterian Church Monticello W. Russell Hunter Westminster Fellowship Meeting

Sunday dinner guests across several homes

Mrs Grace Benedict hosted Mr Earl Benedict Ivan and Eldon for dinner. Fayette hosts Mr and Mrs O J Rummel and Mr and Mrs Ralph Bone welcomed guests. Kermit Kuhns in Stanwood hosted Mr and Mrs Donald Buckner and family. George Schoon home hosted Mr and Mrs LaVern Schoon and their sons.

Mrs. Grace Benedict Mrs. Earl Benedict Ivan and Eldon O. J. Rummel Fayette Ralph Bone W. C. Bone Donald Buckner Kermit Kuhns Stanwood Mrs. LaVern Schoon and Sons George Schoon

Public volunteers urged to curb theft from CCC binsites

Organization of volunteer watchers in every county of the state is expected to reduce theft losses to an insignificant amount. Jones county residents interested in volunteering should contact the ASC office in Monticello.

CCC Jones County ASC Monticello

Monti Anamosa Rivalry Set For WMT Quiz Show

Monticello and Anamosa will field teams for WMTs Name Game quiz show next Saturday at 1 pm. Anamosa entrants Judith Weighels and Gary White join Monticello contestants Ruth Ann Winkler and Ken Lang with panelists Dorothy Cummins and George Dorrington assisting. Prizes include engraved bracelets for the winning team.

Monticello Anamosa WMT Tait Cummins Judith Weighels Gary White Ruth Ann Winkler Ken Lang Dorothy ‘Cummins George Dorrington

Gerald Parsons Named As County Youth Assistant

The Jones County Farm Bureau names 22 year old Gerald Parsons full time County Extension Youth Assistant. Parsons familiar with county youth work from 1951 and a recent Iowa State College graduate, previously from Tipton now residing in Anamosa after Navy service.

Gerald Parsons The Jones County Farm Bureau Board

Arson case near Olin leads to arrest

A January farm fire at the McAfee place destroyed a barn and hog house with a tractor and corn equipment. Footprints in snow tied a man named McGuire to the scene. he was arraigned on arson in Anamosa and jailed on a $5,000 bond. He faces up to 20 years if convicted. Sheriff Dreibelbis credited the Olin fire department for prompt action.

Ciinarian Olin Fire Department Dreibelbis McAfee McGuire Justice Court George C. Lawrence Anamosa

Mrs Meeks and Son Visit Pearl Schneider

Mrs Milton Meeks and her son Michael Allen are spending a few days in the home of Mrs Pearl Schneider, the mother of Mrs Meeks.

Milton Meeks Michael Allen Pearl Schneider

Mr. and Mrs. Will Albers Visit Bohren Family

Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Will Albers at the home of Fred Bohren and his wife in Coggan. Mrs. Louis Baumann joined them and spent the day with her daughter Mrs. Mangold, formerly Lillian Baumann, and her husband Loren Mangold.

James G. .Nelson Janet Kay Mason City James. Nelson Eliza Havlichek Nelson Will Albers Fred Bohren Coggan Louis Baumann Loren Mangold Mangold Lillian Baumann Marvin Jacobs Lee Ireland John Schladetzky Olin Arnold Jacobs Earl McAllister Cascade Ed Kromminga Anamosa Clarence Gauch Waterloo James Bender J. H. Hinrichs Paul Wilbur Hinrichs

Dinner gatherings honor birthdays and birthdays in Monticello and surrounding towns

Social notes list multiple birthday celebrations and visits across Monticello Cedar Rapids Anamosa Maquoketa and nearby areas. Families including Maire Shipton Shipton Jacobs Burrichter Kromminga and Wiederhold host dinners and receive guests from Mason City Webster City Cedar Rapids and Hopkinton. Accompanying relatives attend church events travel weekend visits and a funeral in Hastings Minnesota.

Jack Maire Poplar Heights Robert Shipton Jackie Alva Shipton Mason City J. H. Shipton Cedar Rapids

500 Club Meets At Steve McDonald's

Mr and Mrs Steve McDonald hosted a neighborhood party Sunday night Five hundred was played with prizes First high went to Mrs Joe Powers and Henry Marek Second high to Mrs Henry Marek Joe Sperfslage low for men and women Mrs Joe Crowley and Junior DeShaw Guessing prize Joe Crowley and door prize Joe Powers Refreshments were served Those present included Mr and Mrs Junior DeShaw Mr and Mrs Joe Powers Mr and Mrs Joe Crowley Mr and Mrs Joe Sperfslage Mr and Mrs Henry Marek Mr and Mrs Cyril Elenz Mr and Mrs Steve McDonough Mr and Mrs Paul Flem Mr and Mrs Tom Cashman and Mrs Francis Miller.

Steve McDonald Joe Powers Henry Marek Joe Sperfslage Joe Crowley Junior DeShaw

Card Club Sees Victory At Pearl Schneiter’s

Mrs. Pearl Schneiter hosted a card party with pinochle at two tables. High honors went to Mrs. Harvey Harford who traveled from Maquebeth while guests included Mrs. Alva Ford. A salad lunch followed.

Rudolph Aebi Dies in Cedar Rapids After Brief Illness

Rudolph Aebi Sr., 1871 born Swiss immigrant, died Friday at 2:25 a.m. at his Cedar Rapids home after a brief illness. He lived in Cedar Rapids since 1951, earlier ran a Monticello confectionery 1917–27 and worked in building trades. Survived by wife Rosa and 11 children, plus 8 grandchildren and a great grandchild, with services held March 1 at Barta Hesser Chapel. Burial in Memorial Cemetery.

Rudolph Aebi C Ave N.E Cedar Rapids Town Mr. Aebi Bern Switzerland United States Jones County Monticello Iowa Aebi Rosa C. G. Wrinkle Margaritha Washington Hanna Barry Gertrude Aebi Washington, D.C S. L. Olson Hedwig Denison W. T. Shipe Rose Rudolph Aebi Jr Bagdad Iraq Hans Elmhurst H. K. Spurrier Mary Ernest Birmingham Michigan Elmer Chicago Fred Steffen Dubuque Anne Hermann Barta-Hesser Keith Irwin Olivet Presbyterian Church Memorial Cemetery

Monticello Scout Troop 66 Plans March 8 Basketball Game

Monticello Boy Scout Troop 66 met March 1 at VFW rooms with scout master DeWaine Thompson. They prepared for a game against Troop 68 from St. John’s Church at Public School gym on March 8 at 7 p.m. Bobby Shimanek was elected quartermaster. Wolf patrol cleaned up, then shuffleboard. Meetings set for 7 15 p.m. weekly with patrols on specific evenings. Mary Jo Goodyear visited Cedar Rapids. Vosdinghs hosted and returned her Sunday dinner.

Monticello VFW DeWaine Thompson Royal Hunt St. John’s Bobby Shimanek Wolf Steve Thompson Flaming Arrow Steve McAleer Hawkeye Allen White Raven Ronnie Long

New Bluebird President Elected by Helpful Bluebirds

The Helpful Bluebirds met at the home of leader Mrs Arch Edwards. Lorene Catlett became the new president and Beverly Schoon the secretary as they replace Lois Morrissey and Louise Locher. New members Mary Ellen Slife Lois Leytem and Beverly Bartels joined.

Halk Kill "Karé Clara ‘Beitz Scout Council Betty Lowther Patty Kelley Isabelle Joseph Sharon McElmeer Janet’ Ki Charlotte Sackett Juanita Milroy Catherine Jones Sandra Zangerle Virginia Williamson Virginia Murray Mary Joseph Marjorie Willard Laura Lee Fiedler Jean Schwandt Acceed Iby Cari * Aridson Bluebirds Arch Edwards Lorene Catlett Beverly Schoon Lois Morrissey Louise Locher Mary Ellen Slife Lois Leytem Beverly Bartels

Neighborhood Pindchlé Club Meets at Mrs Holmes Home

Mrs Elmer Holmes hosted the Neighborhood Pindchlé club on Thursday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Louie Heeren for high and traveling, and Mrs Carl Schneider for low.

Elmer Holmes Louie Heeren Carl Schneider

Couples Club Meets At Delbert Husmann

Mr and Mrs Delbert Husmann entertained their couples card club at their home on Wednesday February 17 Pinochle was played with prizes won by Mr and Mrs Galen Kuhns high Mrs Larry Rieken traveling and Mrs Milton Harms and Larry Rieken low

Delbert Husmann Galen Kuhns Larry Rieken Milton Harms

Birthday Surprise for Hayo Tobiason by Relatives

About 45 relatives and friends visited Hayo Tobiason on Sunday afternoon to wish him a happy birthday. The gathering included visiting, cards, and a lunch brought by guests. Attending were many named family and friends from local areas.

Hayo Tobiason Fred Helgens Evalina Helgens Herman Zimmerman T. R. Tobiason John Stahlberg Sr Grace Hinrichs Rollie Bronemann Lyle Tobiason Donald Tobiason Raymond Porter Hopkinton Willie Behrends John Wolken Bill Fred Butschi George E. Mardorf John Stahlsberg Leroy Smith Cedar Rapids Mabel Behrends Anna Gerdes Henry Hinrichs Uri Blanchard Henry Stahlberg Carl Stahlberg

Dinner guests visit Emil Burrichter home

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Herb Muehl and Mr. and Mrs. Don Kammer of Lost Nation. Mrs. Otto Burrichter of Anamosa was an afternoon caller at the same residence.

Paul Burrichter Lost Nation Will Burrichter Emil Burrichter Herb Muehl Don Kammer Otto Burrichter Anamosa

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St. Luke's Catholic Church Father O’connell St. John’s Lutheran Church Harold Harriman Milton Minnie Reggentine A. R. Wheeless Florida Longwood Camp O'Delhi Delhi Ruby Richardson Nelle Stanger F. Irish E. G. Williams Washington News Roll Call Washington Society Edna Mussman Jess Huggins Lester Fall George Topping Wyoming Merle Dettbarn Dettbarn Veterans Hospital coLuain Pictures Presents Johnny Weissml Weissmuller ‘As Jungle Jim Carol Thurston Tamba Chimp Carroll Young Arthur Hoert Saturn Sam Katonag Spencer G. Bennet United Artists Steel AD Rogers‘ Rangers Cova Pto Sarge Montgomery An Marie Wi Robon Cumann North Central Group Schuetz Yardley Loop’s Gas Eers Auto Wreckers Meretes Aintataness Super Valu Pale eSeras Rebekah Midway Monty Cafe Penne Eens Wilma Breitbach Locker Plant Lyla Richardson Iva Yeoman Mary Jane Steiner Esther Siebels Mabel Fluckiger Blanche George Faust Skelly Midway Sweet Shop Bank Eee Freese Motors Franklines Expressee Legion Or Geerlings Feeds America Coward's Time Shop Monti Norma Hintz Irving R. Hintz Jamestown College Jamestown North Dakota William Westley Leona Smith Webster City Jack Smith's Max Strain Jerry Niederhauser Chauncey, Robinson Charles Cornell College Mt. Vernon Roy Miller C. E. Robinson Ohio Marilyn Miller Jim Robinson Morris Barger and DeVere Joe Minnis Central City A. N. Berve Center Junction John Batchelder Leo Bohlken Dick Bohlken Hastings Minn George Bohlken Arthur Bohlken Barbara Verne McCurdy Fred Bohlken Iva Rodman Dave Corbett Clarence Rhatigan Clara Bartlett Anamosa Sunddy W. J. Stover Mr. Sand Marvin Sanderson Wnyoming Ie Sin Tge Rausch George Rausch Tom Tracy Maquoketa Arvil L Tuel Beverly Juanita Gene Clarence Billy~ Dean Viola Arvil L. Tuel Ethel Mae Box- Woh John Wilcox Wiliam and Paul Carl Hutton Linda Scotch Grove Gerald Rohr Ian Gerri W. B. Willard Dale Willard Martin Burrichter Robert Appleby Sandra Lewis Burrichter Ed Burrichter Melvin Dickman Albert Dickman Dickmans George Siebels Donald Siebels William Siebels University Hospital Clarence Thompson Buck Creek Jame Thompson George Harms Clair Eggiman McDeering H. John Deerer Gand Behlen George H. Bohlken Catch Grove Steve McDonald’s Pearl Schneiter Harvey Harford Alvaford C. G. Thomas Lee Treland Frank Etten Maquébeth Pete Miller Ben’ Thuman Lena Clark Gerd’ Prul Langworthy Mrs Arthur Liepins Donald Zimmerman John Leonard Independence Joseph Supple Clayton Adamson Tommy Milton Sills David Susan Marion Boy Scout Mary Jo Goodyear William Vosdingh New Bluebird Bob Ford Garage Montice O Gamble‘s G. M. Jones
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