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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1947

Page

6

Oath 2 Eve Spt Car Registrations Listed

A list filed with County Treasurer Don Ruhl details past week registrations of new and used cars. Names include Russell Anderson of Wyoming with a Buick, Louis Buresh of Oxford Junction with a Chevrolet, R E Hill of Oxford Junction with a Pontiac, Ralph Wilson of Monticello with a Dodge, and others from Anamosa Scotch Grove and surrounding areas, plus a Farmers Creamery IHC truck and a used Ford for M E Brickley.

Don Ruhl Russell Anderson Wyoming New Buick Louis ‘ Buresh Oxford Junction Chevrolet R. E. Hill Pontiac Ralph Wilson Monticello New Dodge Delbert Grafft Olin New Willys P. M. Hanna Anamosa Charles Zimmer Oldsmobile Harry Paulsen Scotch Grove New Studebaker Edsel Hatek New Plymouth James McLaughlin New Kaiser Adolph Bohiken New Chevrolet Farmers Creamery M. E. Brickley Ford Ernest Anderson

Births at John McDonald hospital week list

The hospital reported births this past week including Monticello families such as Austin Ehlis Bronemann and Knapper with both boys and girls born. Other locations include Hopkinton Madison Onslow Scotch Grove Anamosa and Monticello with multiple newborns listed by date from February 27 to March 5.

John McDonald Hospital Eugene Austin Monticello Fred Ehlis James Griggs Hopkinton E. F. Coyle Madison Wis Ellis Sackett Onslow Donald Bronemann Gilbert Knapper Leslie Balster Scotch Grove Jake Timmer Elmer Streeper Anamosa George Hines

Lenten Services Planned at Community Building

Rev. Edgar Walker of Anamosa Methodist Church will address Lenten services in the Community building on Wednesday evening March 12. The choir directed by Mrs. Cecil Goettsch will sing an anthem and a special number. Cooperating churches are Evangelical and Reformed Congregational Christian Presbyterian and Methodist.

Edgar Walker Methodist Church Anamosa Cecil Goettsch

PTA Meeting at Junior High Assembly Room

This evening the Parent-Teacher association will hold a meeting in the junior high assembly room of the high school. Mrs. Ray R. Fuller will preside and a Fine Arts program will be presented featuring Bess Greenle, Lois Stead, Ray Stumbaugh, and Donald Marston. Lunch will be served by chairmen and several volunteers.

Parent-Teacher Association Ray R. Fuller Gramyony Bess Greenle Lois Stead Ray ‘Stumbaugh Donald Marston Merle Buckner Darrell Blayney Tobias Hanken Carl Egger Stanley Graves

Two 18-year-olds register with selective service

Two boys reaching their 18th birthday registered with the selective service office in the past week. Richard L. Dietiker of Monticello and Arnold J. Willms of Amber are the named registrants.

Selective Service Office Richard L. Dietiker Monticello Arnold J. Willms Amber

Taxes Listed For County Corporation In Jones County

Tax figures compiled by County Auditor George F. Specht show 1946 corporate taxes rising in several towns. Monticello climbs from 13 832.23 in 1945 to 28 155.28 in 1946, while Anamosa falls from 22 356.83 to 20 744.32. Other towns including Oxford Junction Olin Wyoming Onslow Center Junction and Morley post increases and decreases with varying amounts.

Monticello George F. Specht Oxford Junction Olin Wyoming Center Junction Morley Anamosa Corporation Onslow Martelle Jones County Oxford Jet

Mrs Mary Matthews Dies In Cedar Rapids

Mrs Mary Amelia Matthews 82 widow of John H Matthews died at Linn county home at 10 30 p m Feb 27 after lingering illness She was born December 10 1864 in Milwaukee and lived in Cedar Rapids many years Surviving relatives include nephew Wallace Like of Topeka Kansas and niece Josephine O Brien of Des Moines The couple previously lived in Monticello before moving to Cedar Rapids where Mr Matthews died years ago.

Mary Amelia Matthews John H. Matthews Linn County Aingering Milwaukee Cedar Rapids Wallace Like Topeka Kan Josephine O'Brien Des Moines John Henry Matthews Monticello Mr. Matthews

Monti High Panthers Defeat Oelwein In 44 to 26 Victory

Public school election polls open next Monday in Monticello. Voters will elect two three year terms on the board of education with nominees E. H. Huibregtse Carl Sehneider D. M. Bell and Harold Wilcox. James Maurice to fill one year vacancy created by Riess G. Stuhler resignation. Maurice to be elected unopposed. Polls open 12 noon to 7 pm at the public school lower lobby. Nominations deadline passed Friday at noon.

Monticello Board of Education E. H. Huibregtse Carl Sehneider D. M. Bell Harold Wilcox James Maurice Riess G. Stuhler Maurice

Four new members join Monticello Rotary Club

The Monticello Rotary Club inducted four new members bringing total membership to 38 the largest since its 25 year founding. Inductees are Kephart owner of a body and fender repair shop, Dr Clarence Hosford dentist, Eugene DeWitt druggist, and Lynn Hull manufacturer. Previous member Riess G Stuhler returned to Monticello to re-enter the Stuhler shoe store.

Monticello Rotary Club Duely and Kephart Clarence Hosford Eugene DeWitt Lynn Hull T. M. Redmond Burton B. McLaughlin Rotary

Monticello Schools On Air On WMT Broadcast

Public service department of WMT and Borden Ice Cream sponsor a Monticello high school broadcast to air March 17 in the auditorium. The transcription will be rebroadcast March 21 from 4 to 4 30 p m featuring instrumental and vocal numbers and student leader interviews.

Public Service Department WMT Borden Ice Cream Company Monticello High School Monticello

Beavo Heads Easter Seal Sale Drive Chairman Appointed

Jones County Society for Crippled and Disabled Children names County Superintendent Joseph A Beavo as Easter Seal Sale drive chair. The starts March 6 and runs to April 6 as part of a nationwide program with Iowa Society projects including medical dental care schools therapy and aids. Co chairs are Supt Boyd Shannon and Mrs Ralph Bone with Mrs O R Rife secretary and Mrs Edgar Beach treasurer. County committee includes Mrs Nellie Rummell Mrs Ruth Hurley RN Anamosa Mrs E C Gottsch Martello D W Thompson Mrs Alfred Snyder Anamosa and Mrs John Shover Monticello new members Thompson Rife Snyder and Shover.

Jones County Society For Crippled and Disabled Children Joseph A Beavo Jones County Society Iowa Society Monticello Boyd Shannon Ralph Bone Shannon O. R. Rife Edgar Beach Anamosa Nellie Rummell Ruth Hurley R.N E. C. Gottsch Martello D. W. Thompson Alfred Snyder John Shover Thompson Rife Snyder Shover

M Burrichter Fractures Both Wrists In Fall

Martin Burrichter suffered fractures to both wrists after falling ten feet from a ladder at his daughter and son in law’s farm home. He was taken to John McDonald hospital for X rays and treatment before returning home Tuesday evening.

Martin Burrichter Robert Appleby John McDonald Hospital

VFW Monti Cello Post Holds March Elections

The Monti Cello Post No. 1683 VFW and Auxiliary announce no fixed start time for next Wednesday's March 12 meetings to accommodate Lenten services as officers are elected.

Monticello Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary

Monticello Conservation League Elects Beeks President

Jack Beeks was elected president of the Monticello Conservation League at a Community Building meeting. Officers for 1947 include secretary Pete Hall and treasurer Irvin Davis. A 70 person turnout heard a conservation talk by Garfield Harker and saw a erosion-focused movie. The group plans monthly meetings and a March 27 fish fry tied to a membership drive with local merchants donating prizes.

Jack Beeks Monticello Cities Service Oil Company Garfield Harker Maquoketa Monticello Conservation League

Schreiner OES School of Instruction Set for March 10

The Schreiner chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star holds its annual school of instruction next Monday March 10 with an afternoon session at 1 and an evening meeting at 8 Louise Bickle district instructor from Clinton will officiate all members urged to attend.

Schreiner Order of the Eastern Star Louise Bickle Clinton

Red Cross Drive Opens Across Jones County March 10

The annual Red Cross campaign for the north half of Jones county runs March 10 to March 22. Volunteers will seek $1 memberships per family to broaden county wide support. Mrs. Elmer Drexler named roll call chairman, with supplies to be distributed March 8 at 2:30. County chairmen named for Monticello and eight townships.

Red Cross Jones County United States Iowa Elmer Drexler Monticello Drexler Montiello Southwest City R. H. Lang Northwest E. H. Huibreg Tse Southeast City Hei Schoon Northeast City Gerald Rohr Clay Township Edwin Reid Castle Grove Joe Hogan Richland Margaret Wismeier Wayne Township Ed ‘Hélgens Scotchrove Salvation Army

Marvin Null Fined In J P Court For Assault Charge

Marvin Null of Onslow appeared before Justice of the Peace Max Mc Crabb and was fined 75 dollars for assault and battery and 50 dollars for disturbing the peace. He also paid 57 dollars for a broken window at Siebels tavern from an incident caused while he was drinking on Monticello streets two weeks prior.

Marvin Null Onslow Justice of the Peace Max McCrabb Siebels Monticello

Brindle Bob-Tailed Pup Sticks With Relief Officer

Harry Starks a Monticello relief officer has a brindle bob tailed puppy that has taken up with him. The eight month old dog stays at Monty Hatchery and Produce. If unclaimed soon the dog will be turned over to its owner and the city dog tax paid.

Harry Starks Monticello Monty Hatchery Harry

Monticello City Council approves beer permits and road plans

The Monticello City Council led by Mayor R C Hoag renews beer permits for A O Lambert and William Westhoff and issues a new permit to Dayton Yousse at Siebels tavern with warnings. Plans discussed include resurfacing streets using gas tax funds and possible underrouting and top coating on South Cedar street. Harry Starks named night man after William Aldrich resignation as the council schedules bids for a recreation park football field and park road grading.

Monticello R. C. Hoag Hoag A. O. Lambert William Westhoff Dayton Yousse Siebels Tavern Hoagh Yousse South Cedar Street Harry Starks William Aldrich Starks Recreation Park

State Court verdicts and a divorce case from Jones county

The Jones county district court heard two state cases last week. Glen Davis pled guilty to injury to property and received 12 months in jail with six months to serve, remainder suspended for good behavior after a window was broken during liquor use. Wendell Warner pled guilty to an escape from the Anamosa reformatory and was given five more years to be served after his current sentence. A divorce case Lela Lambertson versus Thomas Lambertson was filed, alleging cruel treatment and seeking restoration of her maiden name. Betty Switzer Smith resigned as public health nurse secretary. Martina Thompson was appointed in her place.

Jones County District Court State of Iowa Glen Davis Charles Elliott Davis Elliott Wendell Warner Anamosa State University Hospital Iowa City Warner Lela Lambertson Thomas Lambertson Brown Hotel Lela Reid Betty Switzer Smith Ruth D. Hurley Wyoming Martina Thompson

Salvation Army to establish new unit in Monticello

Major Paul Robb announces Salvation Army will open a Monticello service unit with its own committee funds and program as part of a statewide expansion. The local committee will manage funds and health welfare, advise the Army, and represent it, urging supporters to give only through authorized local channels. In other news, Louise York of Monticello joins Alpha Xi Delta at Coe College Cedar Rapids.

Salvation Army Monticello Paul Robb Army Idwa Robb Indus Louise York Bradview Court Coe College Cedar Rapids

Mrs Weber Undergoes Surgery at Monticello Hospital

Mrs Art Weber is a patient at the Monticello hospital. She submitted to surgery last Friday and her condition is reported as good.

Art Weber Monticello Hospital

Monticello Panthers crush Oelwein in district opener

Monticello dominates Oelwein 44 to 26 in Coe College gym as Rangy Benson and Seehusen pace the Panthers. Sacred Heart Eagles fall 34 to 37 to Winthrop in an earlier district matchup.

Sacred Heart Eagles Winthrop Monticello Black Panthers Oelwein Coe College Ron Benson Oelwein Huskies Monti Fayette County Messerli Benson Seehusen Clingman Huskies Elmer Lin Jay Kane Sacred Heart Eagles Sacred Heart Winthrop

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Matthews Monti High Panthers Rotary Club Dr. Redmond Will R. Zimmerman J. Beavo M. Burrichter VFW O.E.S. School of Instruction J. P. Court City Council State Leslie Linn Panther Dean Willwerth Wron Benson Panther Donald Newton Forward Jim Seehusen Panther Center Bob Messerli Coe Panthers Willworth Franklin High Roosevelt Franklin Pet “ Willwerth Steakian Messerti Peter “ Seephnsen Athimnson Shrdiey
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