Monticello Forum to Hold Second Four-Meeting Series
The Monticello Community Forum schedules four more meetings starting March 11 and continuing weekly through April 2. Two sessions will be for both men and women at 8 p.m. in the Monticello high school study hall with separate meetings for others. A. F. Walker of Monticello high school will speak on garden and orchard problems including varieties pruning spraying and fertilizers.
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Monticello Community Forum
A. F. Walker
Monticello High School
Walker
Births Reported at John McDonald Hospital
Aintha Miss Myrtle Ross, hospital superintendent, notes four births in the week ending March 5. Seibold couple of Dyersville welcomed a girl on February 26, Savage couple of Monticello welcomed a boy on February 28, Husmann couple of Scotch Grove welcomed a girl on March 2, Meyer couple of Monticello welcomed a boy on March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Ross
John McDonald Hospital
Emil Seibold
Dyersville
R. E. Savage
Monticello
Arthur Husmann
Scotch Grove
John Meyer
Four New Members Inducted Into Monticello Rotary Club
Four men joined the Monticello Rotary Club at a Monday evening dinner in the Community building. Induction address was given by Rotarian Clayton A. Palmer as Arch Edwards Dr. Robert Savage Russell Jamieson and Donald Peterman received a warm welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Marriage Licenses Issued By District Clerk Last Week
Three marriage licenses were issued by district court clerk Leigh Pearson last week. They listed Chris Conrad and Maye Conrad of Monticello, Willis Ralph Schafer 22 and Vernita Mae Vernon 20 of Monticello, and Maynard Heeren 18 with Joan Butschi 17 of Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Leigh Pearson
Chris Conrad
Maye Conrad
Monticello
Willis Ralph Schafer
Vernita Mae Vernon
Maynard Heeren
Joan Butschi
Anamosa
Truck registrations rise as county issues more licenses
Over the past week a Studebaker pickup truck was licensed to H. R. Morse in Wyoming by the county treasurer. To date the county has licensed 4,329 cars and 740 trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
H. R. Morse
Wyoming
Pythian Temple Plans School of Instruction
At a regular meeting the Pythian Sister temple announced a school of instruction for Monday March 11 with sessions starting at 1 o clock. District Deputy Grand Chief Loma Peters will preside, with Grand Chief Marie Douglass of Cedar Rapids and the Central City temple as guests. Dinner reservations must be made with Augusta Appleby by March 9.
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Pythian
Loma Peters
Marie Douglass
Cedar Rapids
Central City
Augusta Appleby
Wilma McNeilly
Edna Yeoman
Sacred Heart Eagles Host Dubuque In Interstate Girls Game
The Sacred Heart Eagles girls meet the Interstate Power Company girls from Dubuque in the public school gym tonight March 7. Interstate Girls are undefeated and won the Industrial League tournament.
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Sacred Heart Eagles
Interstate Power Company
Dubuque
Interstate
Office moves for Jones County Soil Conservation District
The Jones County Soil Conservation District relocated last Saturday from the courthouse third floor to a larger room on the ground floor southeast corner near the county engineer’s office. Staff include Cris H. Randolph Victor H. Williams Keith F. Kinion and Betty Switzer. Mrs Charles A Coxsee returns from Eagle Grove after her mother Anna F Kirslund’s illness and death, accompanied by her sister Mrs G B Thomas. Weekend guests include Marcellene Hosch Herb Harrison Joe Bonewitz and family, and Mr and Mrs Leonard Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Soil Conservation District
The
Red Cross
Cris H. Randolph
Victor H. Williams
Keith F. Kinion
Betty Switzer
Charles. A. Coxsee
Eagle Grove
Anna F. Kirslund
G. B. Thomas
Los Angeles
Calif
Coxsee
Marcellene Hosch
Herb Harrison
Marshalltown
Joe Bonewitz
Gary, Acklay
Leo Hosch
Hosch
Leonard Bradley
Monticello
John Lahey Accident Victim Near Dyersville
John Lahey suffered severe injuries when his truck rolled five times on a straight road east of Dyersville on February 25. He will be bed-bound for six weeks with a chipped collar bone and multiple fractured ribs. He was knocked unconscious, rushed to a hospital, and the new truck was wrecked. Insurance will cover the loss. another truck fleet will sustain his rendering service until June.
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John Lahey
Dyersville
Dubuque
Lahey
Death claims Mrs. Marie Decker in Monticello funeral
Mrs. Marie Decker died at her home February 28 and was buried in Oakwood cemetery after funeral services at the Evangelical and Reformed church in Monticello. She was born in Hanover Germany February 12, 1891 and married Chris Decker in 1883. Survived by four children, eleven grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren, with pallbearers her grandsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Decker
Carl Reuter
Hanover
Germany
Chris Decker
America
Monticello
Mr. Decker
Lena
Marie
Frieda Martinsen
William
Otto Rittmer
Ryan
William Pasadena
Carf
County Treasurer Injured In Iowa Crash Near Iowa City
Don S. Ruhl Jones county treasurer was injured when his car left Highway 261 six miles north of Iowa City. He and passenger Bess F. Taylor of Anamosa were en route to Fort Madison. Taylor suffered a fractured collar bone and Ruhl cut above the left knee after the vehicle jumped an embankment and rolled over. Lights reportedly went out before the crash as Ruhl tried to stop.
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Don S. Ruhl
Jones County
Iowa City
Bess FE. Taylor
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Ruhl
Towa Draft Call Aims At Three Thousand For April
Brig. Gen. Charles H. Grahl states Towa's April draft call will reach about 3,000 men, roughly triple the monthly totals since last fall. He attributes the rise to recently lowered physical standards to replace those being discharged.
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Towa
Charles H. Grahl
Selective Service
Grahl
Farm Bureau District Meeting Highlights Jones County Library
Mr. and Mrs. R. O. McColm attended the district Farm Bureau meeting in Cedar Rapids. McColm is Jones County Farm Bureau director and Mrs. McColm state library chairman who described the Jones County library project. Over 200 books purchased by the women's township group and the county bureau form the nucleus of the county library with books pro rated to township chairmen and then shared at homes. The project is meeting enthusiastic approval statewide.
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R. O. McColm
District Farm Bureau
Cedar Rapids
McColm
Jones County Farm Bureau
Hinrichs Observe 59th Wedding Anniversary in Family Gathering
The 59th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hinrichs was celebrated March 6 at the home of their son Tobe Hinrichs. The couple aged 87 and 85 shared a noon dinner with all children and grandchildren, as Rev. F. H. Kehren led devotions and guests joined in a reunion.
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John D. Hinrichs
Tobe Hinrichs
Hinrichs
Norman
Harvey
LeRoy
Betty
Catharina Folkers
Wilbur Hinrichs
Albert H. Oltmans
Catharina
Successful Sale Of Tags Saturday
At the Emblem sale benefiting the Town Children's Home society Kay Marclf won first prize with $16.29 Ted Henderson was second with $14.65 Alice Jones third with $13.55 and Philip Tuetken fourth with $13.25 Movie passes from the Monte theater manager rewarded other workers. Sponsors thank all who contributed to help Iowa's Own children find homes.
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Town Children’s Home Society
Clare Hayes
Kay Marclf
Ted Henderson
Alice Jones
Philip Tuetken
Monte Theater
Frances Shimer Student Sings at Alumni Program
Miss Janis Grimes a Frances Shimer student sang several selections before Cedar Rapids alumni gathered Monday night. The program drew representation from several cities and towns. Grimes is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Grimes of Boone and a former Monticello resident.
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Janis Grimes
Frances Shimer
Cedar Rapids
Miss Grimes
A. B. Grimes
Boone
Monticello
Glenn Adams Stationed at Camp Lee Virginia
Pvt Glenn Adams, 17185391, 95th Quartermaster Truck Company, 18th Quartermaster Truck Battalion, 4th Platoon, Camp Lee Va is now stationed in Virginia at the listed address.
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Glenn Adams
Virginia
Pvt
Q.M. Trag. Co
QM. Trag
Camp Lee
Six Men Answer Induction Call Into Service
Six men were inducted into the United States army this past week and will depart March 13. The group includes Robert Melvin Like of Monticello Arthur Leo Stark of Martello Merlin Arthur Kuehl of Flinder Donald Lee Rodkin of Olin Dale Eugene Newnaber of Anamosa and Jerald Kyle Alden of Onslow. Four more enlisted in the regular army credited to Jones county and listed on the March 13 induction roll: Glen Raymond Adams Monticello Richard Lee Fulwider Edward John Hinz Henry Junior Stahl of Anamosa. Two 18 year olds registered this week Gerald J DeLain Monticello and Paul H Wilcox Onslow. The selective service board schedules its next meeting for March 13 at 10 30 a.m.
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United States Army
Robert Melvin Like
Monticello
Arthur Leo Stark
Martello
Merlin Arthur Kuehl
Flinder
Donald Lee Rodkin
Olin
Dale Eugene Newnaber
Anamosa
Jerald Kyle Alden
Onslow
Jones County
Glen Raymond Adams
Richard Lee Fulwider
Edward John Hinz
Henry Junior Stahl
Gerald J. DeLain
Paul H. Wilcox
Selective Service Board
Mrs. Adamson's Funeral Held at Presbyterian Church
Mrs William Grant Adamson 81 died at John McDonald hospital Sunday March 3 Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm at the Presbyterian church burial in Oakwood cemetery Rev W J Grossheim officiated She was born Elizabeth Thompson January 31 1865 at Marion Center Pa married February 1891 and spent most of her life in Jones county She is survived by her husband six children two sisters and four grandchildren with three brothers predeceasing her.
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William Grant Adamson
John McDonald Hospital
The
Presbyterian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
W. J. Grossheim
Elizabeth Thompson
Robert
Sarah Simpson Thompson
Marion Center
United Presbyterian Church
Iowa
Jones County
Evelyn
Fred Goldin
Marion
Jessie
Edward Farrar
Chicago
Sarah Jane
Clarence Brown
Jacksonville
Tex
Clayton
Group Of Friends Aid A Neighbor At Vernon Null Farm
Friends and neighbors gathered at Vernon Null’s farm owned by Paul Jacobs to husk corn all day Monday. About 17 acres were picked with eight teams and wagons. Dinner and supper were provided by Mrs. John Null and helpers. A large list of volunteers assisted in the corn harvest. The day was muddy but enjoyed by all.
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Vernon Null
Paul Jacobs
Vernon
John Null
Ber Husman
Carl Husman
Emil Zimmerman
Carl Stahlberg
Earl Null
Roy Null
Joe Heeren
Merle Postel
Henry Wennekamp
Ben Husman
Art Husman
Ervin Wacker
Henry Jacobs
Rob Brokens
Lawrence Heeren
Albert Heeren
Elwil Reuter
Elwil Null
Raymond Null
Melvin Husman
August Husman
Herbert Plueger
Boots” Balster
Merle Husman
Eddie Stiffler
Bert Pede
Monticello Men Are Discharged From U S Army
Two Monticello men were discharged from the United States army and recorded with the county recorder in Anamosa. Master Sergeant Leo Kiburz, separated at Fort Leavenworth February 14, earned the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with bronze star and the Good Conduct Medal. Corporal Robert R. Dietiker, discharged at Jefferson Barracks February 13, holds the Good Conduct Medal the Victory Medal and the American Theater Ribbon.
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Monticello
United States Army
Anamosa
Leo Kiburz
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Luzon
Robert R. Dietiker
Jefferson Barracks
Hargrave Family Attends Iowa Dry Cleaning Convention
Mr and Mrs Glenn Hargrave attended the Iowa State Dry Cleaning convention in Des Moines on March 2 3 and 4 Their children Linda and Jimmie joined them in New Sharon to visit grandparents Ky and Mrs H J Hargrave in Kentucky.
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Glenn Hargrave
Des Moines
Linda
Jimmie
New Sharon
H. J. Hargrave
Democratic Cecil R. Farmer Announces Jones County Run
Cecil R. Farmer of Anamosa announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Representative from Jones county. He formerly led the Anamosa Commercial Club and this marks his first bid for public office.
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Cecil R. Farmer
Anamosa
Jones County
Burrittter Family Settles at Will Burrichter Farm
Mr and Mrs George Burritt er and their family are now settled at the Will Burritter farm east of Monticello after relocating from Slater where they had lived for several years.
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George Burrichter
Will Burrichter
Monticello
Slater
Discharge of Fay F Howell from Army Air Corps
Fay F Howell was honorably discharged at Fort Leavenworth Kansas on March 1 after nearly 88 months of service in the Army Air Corps ground crew His last six months were spent on Guam.
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Fay F. Howell
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Army ‘Air Corps
Guam
Housing Shortage Sparks National Debate and County Call for Action
The article cites Jones county lumber yards in a severe shortage and quotes lumber dealers urging rapid solutions. It describes a national housing plan under Wilson Wyatt with a 15 point program and large subsidies, contrasted with industry claims that immediate home construction can be achieved via price adjustments and material releases, urging readers to contact their congressman.
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Jones County
Wilson Wyatt
Louisville
Truman
Wyatt
OPA
The
Express
Henry Prull Jr Victim Of Farm Accident Near Monticello
Henry Prull Jr a farmer north of Monticello suffered a fractured left ankle two broken ribs and severe burns after his clothing caught in a power take off on February 25. He was operating a tractor and corn picker with sons John and Richard. John freed him with a Philippine knife. He was taken to John McDonald hospital for X rays and remains sore but mobile with crutches.
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Henry Prull, Jr
Monticello
Prull
John
Richard
Prult
Proll
John McDonald Hospital
Maytag Dutch Oven Pas Range From First's Electrical Co
First's Electrical Co of Monticello announces as local Maytag distributor the new Dutch Oven Pas Range. The unit features automatic gas shutoff, sealed flue vents, and heat retention in a heavily insulated oven. White porcelain enamel with chrome trim measures 40 inches wide and 24 inches deep, with a 36 inch cooking top height. Oven cabinet adds two large storage compartments and two drawers. Full AGA approval for all gas types. Plan to visit distributor for details.
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First Electrical Company
Monticello
Knights of Columbus Joint Meeting Initiates Forty in Monticello
The Knights of Columbus councils of Monticello and Annamosa held a Sunday afternoon gathering. Forty new members were initiated at the event and a dinner for 150 attendees followed at the K C hall.
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Knights of Columbus of
Monticello
Annamosa
K. C. Hall
Rural Jones county school directors meet to discuss salaries
All rural school directors in Jones County are summoned to the courthouse on Friday March 8 at 7 pm. The meeting with County Superintendent Joseph Beavo will address salaries and teachers supplies.
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Jones County
Court House
Joseph Beavo
Hopkinton Boys Cause Trouble In Monticello
Fay Burns and Donald Jones, a sailor, caused a disturbance in Monticello on Friday night after attempting to beat up Day Marshall Roy Pearson. Both were fined $100 plus costs. Burns had $25 suspended and $79 paid, Jones had $50 remitted and $54 in costs. Burns injured a sprained arm, Jones a facial cut. They spent the night in jail and were examined at McDonald hospital.
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Fay Burns
Donald Jones
Monticelo
Marshall Roy Pearson
Court of Justice of the Peace
McCrabb
Burns
Jones
Pearson
Palmer Drug Store
McDonald Hospital
Justice of the Peace
Funeral Rites Held Monday For A Bender
Archie Bender 48 a guard at the men s reformatory in Anamosa died of a heart attack Friday night Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Goettsche Funeral Home Rev William Grossheim officiated Interment was at Oakwood cemetery He was born November 1897 in Seated Grove township married Elizabeth Sellemin May survived by wife two sisters Mrs Everett Vrooman Wyoming and Miss Olive Bender Cedar Upside a brother John Bender Vipton two grandchildren
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Archie Bender
Anamosa
Goettseb Tyneral
William Grossheim
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Render
Seated Grove Township
Elizabeth Sellemin
Sinclair Refining Company
Monticed
Lemon Scott
Monticello
Everett Vrooman
Wyoming
Olive Bender
Cedar Upside
John Bender
Tragic Death of 4-Year-Old Marjorie Lawrence
Marjorie Frances Lawrence, four, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Lawrence, died from fatal burns received on a porch after her mother left her alone. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church with burial in Sacred Heart cemetery. She is survived by her parents three sisters and both sets of grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Frances Lawrence
Robert J. Lawrence
John McDonald Hospital
Thaa
Sacred Heart Church
Eugene Lorenz
Henry Schmidt
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Donald
Loras
Marcus Lawrence
Richard Schmidt
David Hoseh
Loras Weber
Tod
Madonna
Roberta
Mary Josephine
Mike Lawrence
Henry Sehmidt
World Day of Prayer Set for Tomorrow at Local Church
The World Day of Prayer will be observed tomorrow March 8 at 2 pm in the Evangelical and Reformed church. Participating churches include Methodist Congregational and Presbyterian with Rev FE Alen of the Reformed Presbyterian church of Hopkinton as guest speaker. Mrs George Guyan is organist and Mrs Cecil Goettsch sings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Mable Shaw
Africa
FE. Alen
Reformed Presbyterian Church of
Valparaiso Freshman Class Secretary Elected
Mark Young son of the Rev and Mrs RL PL Young route 2 has been elected secretary of the freshman class at Valparaiso University Valparaiso Indiana He is Monticello high school graduate and majors in law He belongs to Kappa Jota Pi fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Young
RL PL Young
Route 2
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Ind
Monticello High School
Young
Kappa Jota Pi Fraternity
Monticello Schools Report Lower Costs Per Pupil
A state compiled table shows Monticello’s average daily attendance at 657 and last year’s total operating cost at 57,075 with a per pupil figure lower than state average. Comparisons note Anamosa at 46 pupils and 66470 total cost, Dubuque high and West Union mid ranking, while expenses reflect teacher salary changes and rising general costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa ‘Tag Payers Association
Monticello
Monticelo
Sabudes
Anamosa
Dubuque
Toleto
Ss Pations Seas
West Union
Soil Groups Are Organized In Jones County
Township assistants to the commissioners of the Jones county soil conservation district are organizing planning groups to start erosion control. Rayo Naylor said this week James Moran organized two groups in Clay township. Farmers named include Alden Carr Reid Hanna Coppess and others across Lisbon Cascade and Greenfield townships. Soil conservation maps will be made early this summer with planning meetings to form complete farm plans next fall.
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Jones County
Sail Conservation District
Rayo Naylor
James Moran
Clay Township
O. KO Alden
C. Oo
Paul Carr
Edwin Reid
Ronald Hanna
Woodrow Coppess
Larkey Brothers
Joe English
Leo Lange
Onslow
Charles Yardem
Herman Nissen
O. I. Sutton
Monmouth
Raymond Koppes
Herbert Kappes
William Duffy
Francis Wolfe
W. OK. Wallace
Cascade
Russell Eldred
Greenfield Township
W. RR. Rodman
W. W. Gendelman
Leo Youngblut
Hh. J. Schmidt
John Steffen, Jr
Milford C. Hartwig
A. L. Hunter
P. K. Pearson
Lisbon
William Stanton
Leo J. Hildebrand
Teddy Mortenson
Bernard Fred Lees
Hugo Webber
Stephen Green
Joseph A. Green
Henry Menster
Naylor
Oris H. Randolph
Victor H. Williams
Keith Kinion
Court House
Anameen
Lieutenant Lubben Ends Overseas Tour with Family Home Visit
First Lt. Lorraine Lubben ANC is on terminal leave at her parents home as she prepares for discharge on March 20 after ten months in the Philippines and Japan. She earned the Philippine liberation ribbon with a bronze star, Asiatic Pacific ribbon with a star, Victory medal, and unit citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Lubben
ANC
Will M. Lubben
Philippines
Japan
Paul Krieger Killed Near Monticello on Highway 51
Henry Fred Krieger, born 1862 in Cincinnati, died instantly March 2 near the rock cut south of Monticello while walking on highway 51 toward Langworthy. Witnesses report a stock truck driven by Gilbert Chapman struck him. Chapman and others stopped, with Krieger pronounced dead by Dr. Marl DeShaw. Funeral at Goettsch funeral home with Reve A. Most officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Henry Fred Krieger
Monticello
Langworthy
Gilbert Chapman
Stuhlken
Chapman
Krieger
Goettseh
Roy Cooley
Sherif
Ernest Chapman
Gilbert
Paul” Krieger
Fred Shover
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wyantings
George Albers
Janes County
Germany
Goettsch Funeral Home
Guhwood Cemetery
Reve A
Election Set for March 11 in Independent School District
The school election for the independent school district of Sividicene will be held Monday in the community building. Polls open Merronoon and close at 7 oclock. T. E. Hamilton is nominated for school director for a three year term and Donald Sutheedond for treasurer for two years. Both nominations filed with secretary Charles Vodhaski, resulting in single names on the ballot for each position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sividicene
Merronoon
Oelock
T. E. Hamilton
Sheeou
Donald Sutheedond
Charles Vodhaski
Ty Ous Crer
Jones County Board Embargoes Roads Under Resolution
The Jones County board of supervisors on February 11 ordered certain county roads embargoed with four ton maximum load limits including vehicle weight. Signs have been placed and the embargo remains in effect until rescinded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Board of Supervisors
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Rotary Club
Pythian Temple
Soil Office
Marie Decker
A. Mast
Hinrichs Home
J. H. Hinrichs
Democratic
First’s Electrical Co
Maytag
K. of C
Hopkinton Boys
A. Bender
EL. Palmer
Clayton al Palmer
U.S. Navy
Naval Reserve
Bureau of Personnel
Washington, D.C
Monti
Rock Cut
Chapoman
Lee Lynch
Hall Johnson
Pag Krieger
Johnson
Ben Engelhart
Marl DeShaw
Sherrf
Henry Miehhorn
Dr. DeShaw
Rack
Nrieger
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