Monticello News Roundup and Local Notes
Monticello residents report sightings of a red breasted bird. National attention abroad includes 40 tons of Cuckler steel spans shipped to Richmond Indiana for a large factory building. A highway patrol talk warns against reckless driving with a memorable left side incident and a cautionary tale about rushing on roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Richmond
Ind
Cuckler Manufacturing Co
Cuckler
Dave Cuckler
Maquoketa
Bob Treft
Clinton
Trefz
United States
Break-in Clashes Hit Rockwell City School Shop
Thieves broke into the Rockwell City school shop causing extensive damage to furniture and equipment. A nearly finished cedar chest suffered deep gashes, highlighting the extent of the vandalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City School
Moving Time in Canton Vicinity
Local residents report multiple moves within and around Canton and nearby towns. Families shifting homes include Reyners to Maquoketa, Culver to the Reyner farm, Barker to a farm near Emeline, Schnipp to the Frank Reyner farm, Callahan to the Orr farm, and Clark to the Howell house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Frank Reyners
Maquoketa
Ed Culver
Reyner
Claude Barker
Tell Brown
Emeline
Isaac Schnipp
Orr
Frank Reyner
Billy Callahan
Temple Hill
Orr Farm
Norman McGaffees
Frank Ketchum
Monmouth
Harley Clark
Spencerville
Clarence Howell
Will Ralston
Archie Burkey
Anamosa
Charles Robinson pledges social group at Cornell College
Charles Robinson son of Mr. and Mrs. C E Robinson of Monticello a sophomore at Cornell college Mount Vernon has pledged the Mu Lambda Sigma Mills social group Cornell college has no national fraternities or sororities but sponsors ten local groups six for men and four for women The groups are not open for freshmen membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
C. E. Robinson
Monticello
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Mu Lambda Sigma
Mills
Air Force recruiter to interview applicants in Monticello
T/Sgt. Joseph E. Foglio of the Cedar Rapids air force recruiting station will be at the Monticello post office each Thursday from 9 30 to 10 a m to interview applicants for the air force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Foglio
Air Force
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Beginnings of the universe and trout streams mixed in tale
A reader contrasts a science book on planetary formation with a Bible account of creation, then describes a local fishing area. The note mentions Holy Cross, Colesburg, Elkport, Brady’s Bridge, Fountain Spring Branch, and trout in Elk Creek, detailing streams and access.
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Brady's Bridge
Fountain Spring Branch
Brady’s Bridge
Elk
Trout Venture Draws Anglers To Elk Creek Near Greeley
Locals report anglers heading to Elk Creek north of Greeley for notable trout, spurred by word of Bill Condon in Manchester and ads for Red Wiggle worm bait. Guides recommend warm springs as worm sources and give directions from Greeley or Holy Cross to reach Elk Creek.
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Elk Creek
Greeley
Bill Condon
Sporting Goods
Manchester
Monticeo
Dyersville
Holy Cross
Prairieburg Birthday Celebrations and Community Notes
Prairieburg observes a Sunday birthday and neighborly visits fill the weekend. Anamosa guests call on Nancy, the Dolan and Lawrence homes host, and Kula family news includes a hospital operation and a hip injury for Mrs Minnis. Local moves report March first arrivals. Don Wolmutt returns home on leave from Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Guy Lawrence
Anamosa
Donald Dolan
John Dolan
Ermil Conley
Nancy
August Smith
Dickie
Leonard Lawrence
Sara Devlin
Lewis
Bob Woodward
Monti
al Smith
Rufus Shwanken
Mernon Himes
Liester Kula
Joe Minnis
Mercy Hospital
Kenneth Wear
Linda
Vernon Himes
L. W. Boyse
Richard Rosendahl
Marion Himes
Stanley Kula
Albert Lee Kula
Wes Babak
Clifford LaBarge
Don Wolmutt
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Alaska
Gladys ‘McNeilly
Robert von Spreeckens
Scotch Grove Farm Bureau
Clifford Strawman
State Education Committee
Les Balsters
Emil Paulsent
Robert von Spreecken
Greg
Jolene
Leonard Calloway
W. S. Pangburn
Marshalltown
Ella
Myron Schrader
Gus von Spreckens
Wyoming
Peter von Sprecken
Scott
Toledo
Bob von Sprecken
Carol
Donald von Spreckens
University Hospital
Town City
New Address for Son After Navy Training
Mrs. Augusta Melsha shares her son Joe Melsha has completed boat training at Great Lakes near Chicago and will begin an eight month Hospital Corpsman course at the U S Naval Hospital Corps School. His new address is Joe Melsha SA 324 70 10 U S Naval Hospital Corps School U S Naval Hospital class 355 Great Lakes Ill.
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Augusta Melsha
Joe
Great Lakes
Chicago
Joe Melsha
U.S. Naval Hospital Corps School
U.S. Naval Hospital
Ill
Center Junction Thompsons Celebrate Son Dick Birthday
The Thompson family hosted a Sunday birthday gathering for Dick with guests from Salem Cedar Rapids Olin and nearby towns. Community notices include theater talent show entries farm bureau meetings and local visits among area families.
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Joe Wintz
Lee Hoffman
Rossville
Joe—Mead
Leonard
Bousek
Fanny Barlow
Cow of Edwin Keys Bears Three Healthy Calves
A cow owned by Edwin Keys east of Lorimer gave birth to three healthy calves. The farmer reports that mother and calves are doing fine.
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Edwin Keys
Lorimer
Army details new service schools for high school grads
Army recruiting highlights about 125 new service schools open to high school graduates before enlistment. Glenn Stone will be at the Monticello post office Tuesdays 9 30 to 12. A full list is at the Cedar Rapids post office building. Prospective enlistees may test and qualify for a school prior to enlistment.
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Glenn Stone
Monticello
U. S. Army
Cedar Rapids
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Tobin
Express
Dale McDonald
John Matthiessen
McDonald
Horatio Alger
Freese Motors
Monticello, Iowa
Mrs
Tom Berringer
Dacel Smith
Jimmy
Tommy
Gladbrook
Smith
Dolly
Archie Ralston
Tom Bearinger
Stuart Hergert
Mike
Connie
Savanna
Ray Rolston
Emmett Bearinger
Anamosa Hospital
John McGaffee
Norman McGaffee
Zena Ralston
Raymond Ralston
Dubuque
Anna Langrehr
Jackson County Hospital
Lester
Orbin Bursh
Baldwin
Elizabeth DeMoss
Garry
Willard Clark
Ozark
Elizabeth DeMass
Emma Streets
Artis Grandahl
Iron Hil
Jacobsen
Pequot Lakes
Minn
Legion Hall
Community Conservation League
Tion League
Public Library
Earth
Tor
God
Colesburg
Elkport
Mrs. Stevenson
Goel
Center Junction
Thompsons
Son
Center Junction Women's Club
Farm Bureau
Harold Heideman
Paul
David Cormack
Jeff
Dwaine Moses
Gerhard Antons
Mary Willms
Herman Petersens
Texas
Southwest
Richard Antons
Carl Siebels
Edwin Freeze
Amber
Raymond Antons
Elmer Hinrichs
Mary Folken
Ely
Army
Devaney Funeral Home
Cascade
Tod Flyiis
Parc
McDonough’s Store
Castle Grove
Hopkinton
Minneapolis-Moline Harvester
Arend Balster’s Stores
Scotch Grove
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