Partition of Real Estate Case Leads Jones County Filing
One new case filed in Jones County District Court this week concerns a partition of real estate titled Agnes tal versus Harry H Flair. Two cases involving Mitch and Mabel Michell against Western Union Telegraph Company were moved from state to federal court over a telegram delivery delay.
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Jones County,district
Agnestal
Harry H. Flair
Mitch
Mabel Michell
Western ‘Union Telegraph Company
Monticello Library Adds Two New Titles
The Monticello Public Library adds Walls of Jericho by Paul I Wellman and Great Adventures and Explorations by Steffansson. Librarian Mrs Roberts notes hours from 1 30 to 5 30 pm and 7 to 8 30 pm with full access for Monticello residents free and rural residents pay 1 per year for use.
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Monticello Public Library
Walls of
Jericho
Paul I. Wellman
Steffansson
Roberts
Monticello
Lent origins traced by Rev. Mast at Rotary
Rev. Andrew Mast, Evangelical and Reformed pastor, spoke to the Monticello Rotary Club. Introduced by Dr. Robert E. Savage, he gave a talk on the history of Lent noting that sacrifices formed Lent from pre biblical times through the Old and New Testaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mast
Monticello Rotary Club
Robert E. Savage
Mast
Four local 18 year olds register with Selective Service
Four boys nearing their 18th birthday registered this week at the Jones county selective service office. No orders have arrived from Washington, but the office is expected to close soon. Names include Don Leytem Monticello Herbert Clampit Oxford Junction Ed Besler Cascade and John Phillips III Olin.
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Jones County
Selective Service Office
Washington
Don Leytem
Monticello
Herbert P. Clampit
Oxford Junction
Ed G. Besler
Cascade
John’ A. Phillips
Olin
Monti Lions Club Dinner Features AAA Farm Benefits Speaker
Donald Coxey, chair of the Monti cello Lions club program committee, introduced Ray Sanford as evening speaker at the Monty cafe dinner last Monday. Sanford spoke on the AAA work and its aid to local farmers through subsidies and improved farming practices. The program was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Coxey
Monticello Lions Club
Ray Sanford
Monty Cafe
Sanford
AAA
Vehicle registrations continue in County Treasurer office
County Treasurer Don Ruhl reports ongoing registration of vehicles with new cars for Freda L. Ketelsen Center Junction a Dodge and Thomas H. Shover Monticello a Chevrolet along with E. J. Kausnicka Anamosa a Pontiac Tony Neppi Anamosa a Studebaker and Harland D. Miller Monmouth a used Ford.
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Don Ruhl
Freda L. Ketelsen
Center Junction
Dodge
Thomas H. Shover
Monticello
Chevrolet
E. J. Kausnicka
Anamosa
Pontiac
Tony Neppi
New Studebaker
Harland D. Miller
Monmouth
Ford
Births Reported at John McDonald Hospital
Last week at John McDonald hospital three families welcomed children. On March 8 Lloyd Burdick and wife of Hopkinton had a boy. March 9 Francis Feldman and wife of Hopkinton had a boy. March 10 Clifford Howell and wife of Monticello had a girl. Leo Bertling and wife of Monticello had a girl. Beriad Kenny and wife of Ryan had a girl.
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John McDonald Hospital
Lloyd Burdick
Hopkinton
Francis Feldman
Clifford Howell
Monticello
Leo Bertling
Beriad Kenny
Ryan
Marriage Licenses Issued In Wyoming Pair
Clerk Leigh Pearson reports one license issued this past week Frank Riches 30 and Helen M Alden 24 both of Wyoming received a marriage license in a quiet period for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Leigh Pearson
Frank Riches
Helen M. Alden
Wyoming
Frank M. Johnson Dies in Hopkinton Home
Funeral services for Frank M. Johnson 79 Hopkinton were at the Methodist church March 5 following his death Monday. Burial was in Hopkinton cemetery. He was born in Sand Springs March 24 1867. Surviving: five children Paul Theodore Hopkinton Ralph Marvin Sand Springs and Mrs John Wright Scotch Grove.
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Frank M. Johnson
Hopkinton
Methodist
Johnson
Sand Springs
Paul
Theodore
Ralph
Marvin
John Wright
Scotch Grove
County Raises Funds For Polio Drive Across County
County chairman Charles Niles reports a total of 1280.09 dollars raised in the polio drive across Jones County. Monticello led with 406.61 dollars, Anamosa 550.70 with 250 from theater collections, and other precincts including Oxford Junction Onslow Olin Wyoming Center Scotch Grove Martelle Morley contributed to the county total. He thanks Monticello Rotary and Lions clubs and Ralph Wilson for leadership.
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Jones County
Charles Niles
Monticello
Anamosa
Niles
Ralph Wilson
Anamo&a
Oxford Junction
Onslow
Olin
Wyoming Center Junction
Scotch Grove
Martelle
Morley
50th Anniversary Creamery Sale Sets Iowa Flour Record
The Farmers' Mutual Creamery marked its 50th anniversary with a two day sale that shattered prior figures. Occident flour moved 13.2 tons in 50 pound bags, 364 shoppers filled the store at times, and the event was co sponsored by Occident Flour and Rent Feed. Extra staff assisted shoppers during peak periods.
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Farmers’ Mutual Creamery
Ray Leytem
Iowa
Occident Flour
Rent Feed
Uilding
Walt
Monticello High Band To Hold Second Concert
Monticello high school band will present its second concert Friday March 21 at 8 pm. The program features Sousa Stars and Stripes and Salute to Sousa, Isham Jones, Hungarian Fantasy, and the modern At the Gremlin Ball. Small groups and solos will close the program. General admission 15 and 35 cents. 500 Club members admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Sousa
Isham Jones
Monticello Boys Enlist In Army
Two Monticello youths Richard L. Dietiker 18 and Marvin F. Etten 17 enlisted in the Regular Army. Recruited by Cpl James L Pennington in Cedar Rapids they passed examinations in Omaha and left for Fort Jackson South Carolina for an eighteen month term.
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Monticello
James L. Pennington
United States Army
Cedar Rapids
Richard L. Dietiker
John Dietiker
Marvin F. Etten
Fred Etten
Nebraska-Iowa
Omaha
Fort Jackson
South Carolina
Red Cross Dues At Monticello Bank
Monticello State Bank invites residents not yet contacted by Red Cross solicitors to pay a $1 membership. Bank officials say solicitors will reach those home and away, and anyone desiring membership can enroll at the bank.
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Monticello Bank
Monticello
Red Cross
School Board Re-Elects Two Directors in Local Vote
The annual school board election re-elected Carl Schneider and E. H. Huibregtse to three-year terms. James Maurice won a one-year seat with 347 votes amid a field including Harold Wilcox and D. M. Bell. Voter turnout reached 482 ballots with two spoiled. next meeting set for March 17. Other board members include Leigh Clark and Tom Hamilton.
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Carl Schneider
E. H. Huibregtse
James Maurice
Harold Wilcox
D. M. Bell
Leigh Clark
Tom Hamilton
Primary 261 Not To Get Paving
It is not probable that primary No. 261 from Mount Vernon to the Jones county line will be paved in 1947. Iowa Highway Commission members John J. Swaner and Fred White cite high costs and limited funds as the reason. The gravel section from Martello to Mount Vernon remains unpaved due to expense and bond retirement timelines.
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Mount Vernon
Jones County
John J. Swaner
Iowa City
Iowa Highway Commission
Fred White
Ames
Commission
Martello
Iowa
New 10 Pound Sugar Stamp Valid For April First
The Office of Temporary Controls announces spare stamp No 11 in OPA family books becomes valid April 1 for 10 pounds of sugar. Stamp No 53 for five pounds expires March 31. Stamp 11 remains valid through Sept 30 with a second 10 pound stamp to be validated July 1 if imports meet expectations.
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Office of Temporary Controls
OPA
ORA
March Meeting of Castle Grove Royal Rangers
Joe Tuttle hosted nineteen Castle Grove Royal Rangers members on Monday March 3 with parents and visitors present. Dale Mardoff led a discussion on pig care while the group enjoyed lunch hosted by the hostess and friends after games.
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Joe Tuttle
Castle Grove Royal Rangers
Dale Mardoff
Promoted to Sergeant William E Marsh at Scott Field
William E Marsh has been promoted to sergeant and now serves as a mail room clerk at Scott Field I. He received the word from his mother Mrs Helen Marsh.
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William E. Marsh
Helen Marsh
Scott Field, I
Schuetz Motors Becomes New Ford Dealer in Monticello
Sam H. Schuetz assumes the Ford and Mercury dealership in Monticello after X-Ray, Childress retires from 25 years of service. Ruth Young keys the books as Schuetz, a former partsman and salesman, returns from five years as a major in the US Army.
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Childress
Fords
Mercury
Monticello
Sam H. Schuetz
Ford
Schuetz
University of Iowa
Dippy
Clare
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Great White Way
Evergreen Farm
Florida
Mississippi
Monticello Lions Attend Charter Night in Iowa
Mechanicsville Lions club received its charter last Thursday evening with District Governor Garry Lenhart of West Des Moines in charge. A 7 o'clock banquet preceded a speaking program. Attending Monticello were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams, Rev. and Mrs. Andrew Mast, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cox, and others.
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Mechanicsville Lions Club
Lions Club
Iowa
Garry Lenhart
West Des Moines
Monticello
Edgar Vernon
Henry Adams
Andrew Mast
Ed Cox
Alfred Egger
Donald Coxey
D. M. Bell
M. J. Cass
Frank Shimanek
Irving Hintz
Howard Hicks
B. C. Hall
Zirkelbach Sells Brown Swiss Bull to Maquoketa Buyer
Ed Zirkelbach of Scotch Grove sold the Brown Swiss bull Gloria's Golden Lad to John Dietz of Maquoketa. The report from Fred S. Idtse secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association Beloit Wisconsin confirmed the sale.
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Ed Zirkelbach
Scotch Grove
Gloria
John Dietz
Maquoketa
Fred S. Idtse
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association
Beloit
Wis
Wartburg College Honor Roll Sees Diers Earn First Semester
Herman William Diers son of the Rev and Mrs H A Diers is placed on Wartburg college honor roll for his first semester work in Waverly He is enrolled as a pre theological student The honor roll recognizes a 35 average or better for the term.
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Herman William Diers
H. A. Diers
Wartburg College
Waverly
Robert W. George Dies at 65 in Wisconsin
Robert W. George former Monticello resident died March 5 in Menasha Wisconsin at age 65 Funeral services were held March 1 at Wilton Mortuary Chapel Peoria Interment Springdale cemetery He was born in Monticello son of G H George formerly managed the Abington hotel Peoria for 14 years and Lewistown cafe Lewistown Ill He married Rose Plumton 20 years ago and survived by daughter Patricia a sister Mrs John Fraser and brother Ray George of Monticello
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Robert W. George
Monticello
Menasha
Wis
Wilton Mortuary Chapel
Peoria
Springdale Cemetery
Mr. George
G .H. George
Abington
Lewistown
Ill
Congregational Church
Rose Plumton
Patricia
John Fraser
Ray George
Monaicello
Auction at Fair Grounds announces sale of buildings
The Jones County Fair Association and the Monticello Country Club announce a public auction for Saturday March 22 at 2 p.m. at the fair grounds. Items include Balch buildings a granary a corn crib a hog house and a 20 by 40 barn plus lean-to salvage lumber a house fencing and gates. Buildings must be removed from foundations by May 15. Col Louie Hanken will conduct the sale.
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Jones County Fair Association
Monticello Country Club
Col
Louie Hanken
Mrs John Saunders Dies In Monticello
Funeral services for Mrs John Saunders 79 who died March 4 in John McDonald hospital Monticello were held at Hopkinton Methodist church. Burial was in Hopkinton cemetery. She was born Chicago May 16 1867. Surviving are eight children Thomas Raymond Saunders Mrs Glen Thompson Hopkinton John Saunders Delaware and Robert Manchester. Also survived by 22 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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John Saunders
John McDonald
Monticello
Hopkinton Methodist Church
Hopkinton Cemetery
Saunders
Chicago
Thomas
Raymond Saunders
Glen Thompson
Hopkinton
Delaware
Robert
Manchester
Stove flare-up at Industrious Farmer plant causes no damage
At 1 40 a m Wednesday a stove flare-up at the Industrious Farmer Company plant triggered a fire department response. Assistant Fire Chief Floyd Kephart said crews stood by as a precautionary measure and no damage occurred.
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Farmer Company
Floyd Kephart
Coe College Student Joins Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Miss Alice Clark of Scotch Grove and Cedar Rapids becomes formally initiated into Alpha Gamma Delta at Coe College as a sophomore social sorority member.
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Alice Clark
W. B. Clark
Scotch Grove
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority
Monticello Conservation League to Host March 27 Fish Fry
The Monticello Conservation League will hold a 6 30 p m fish fry dinner Thu day March 27 in the community building Tickets are limited to 500 and will be sold by league members or at the Davis barber shop and Zimmer man Western Auto store Doors prizes will be displayed in the Zimmer man and Davis shops A short program and dinner music will open the evening followed by prize distribution Funds remaining after expenses will support local conservation work for the club Plan to buy tickets early to ensure seating
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Monticello Conservation League
Conservation League
Zimmerman Western Auto Associate
E. J. Davis
Davis
Zimmerman
Monticello Club
January Report On Savings Bonds Shows Record State Purchase
In January 1947 town wide savings bond purchases for U S E F and G series topped all months since June 1945 according to Roger F Warin state director of the treasury department’s savings bond division. Jones county bought 38 682 554 with E bonds 137 217 F bonds 18 50 and G bonds 98 100.
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U. S
Roger F. Warin
Savings Bond Division
Treasury Department
Warin
Federal Reserve
Jones County
Plan To Sell School Building March 27 Auction
County Superintendent Joseph Beavo reports Pleasant Hill school in Jackson township will be sold at auction March 27 at 1 30. The eight miles east of Anamosa on highway 64 and a mile south. Sept Beavo also reports that Washington school No 5 has been closed. The school was taught by Janett Gavin of Cascade and had nine pupils up to March 1. All pupils moved out of the district, leaving Miss Gavin with an empty school house.
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Joseph Beavo
Pleasant Hill
Jackson Township
Anamosa
Beavo
Washington School No. 5
Janett Gavin
Cascade
Shirley Schneider Starts Training in Toll Line Work
Shirley Schneider leaves home with her parents Mr and Mrs Ike Schneider to Iowa City for a month long initial training in toll line work for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company.
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Shirley Schneider
Ike Schneider
Iowa City
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Zimmerman Illness Includes Visiting Guests at Amber
Visitants from Sioux Falls South Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hanken and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Otten, call at the William R. Zimmerman home in Amber. William R. Zimmerman remains seriously ill, with his condition continuing to be grave.
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Wm. Zimmerman
Paul Hanken
Fred Otten
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
William R. Zimmerman
Amber
Zimmerman
Easter Seal Sale Opens in Jones County Drives Support
County chairman Joseph Beave reports 3500 envelopes mailed this week for the Easter Seal Sale to aid crippled and disabled children. Funds cover medical dental care tuition therapy braces and outdoor camping. Monticello superintendent Boyd Shannon serves as vice chair with local leaders Mrs. R J Bone and Mrs. John Shover urging public cooperation.
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Joseph Beave
Jones County
Monticello
Boyd Shannon
R. J. Bone
John Shover
VFW Post Auxiliary elect new officers
Monticello Post No 1683 VFW elected officers at last evening's meeting. Commander Clarence Rhatigan and other line officers named. Auxiliary officers include President Mary Catherine Craig and senior vice president Minnie E. Rickels with various roles listed. Additional appointments to be made by the commander and president elect.
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Monticello
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Clarence Rhatigan
Fred W. Kreeb
Eugene Barnts
Raymond L. Clark, Sr
Harry N. Lyon
James M. Farley
Vernon P. Steiner
Mary Catherine Craig
Minnie E. Rickels
Sylvia Kreeb
Florence Metzenberg
Jean Echternacht
Myrtle Ross
Helen Meyer
Clare Hayes
Fannie Milroy
Olive A. Lyon
Katherine Ridenour
Katie Jacobs
Hope Marolf
Mabel Yousse
Ann M. Gerdes
Helen Dunn
Pilot License Renewal Rule At Monticello Airport
Ed Gartner Monticello airport manager says pilot licenses issued on or before July 1 1942 must be renewed before July 1 this year. Licenses not renewed will become invalid and pilots risk penalties.
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Ed Gartner
Monticello
Hygrade opens Monticello poultry plant with new processing flow
The Monticello division of Hygrade Foods starts test runs at a new poultry plant aiming for steady production by April or May. A north side receiving door and electric elevator are added, with birds batched for 3 4 days before killing. The process includes feather removal by machines, singeing, cropping, washing, cooling, and grading into A B C with 34 subgrades. Production targets include two carloads weekly at peak. eggs and candling fill off seasons. Frank Martin leads as general manager with 12 men and 12 women on staff during peak season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Hygrade Foods Products Company
North Cedar Street
Stalin
Hygrade Food Products Company
Chicago
Points
Cedar Rapids
Frank Martin
Bids Let For Monti Athletic Field And Street Work
Monticello city council announced bids for grading the new athletic field and its approaching road. William Willmann of Cedar Rapids won with a total of 7535 dollars for field grading and street grading. Work must start by April 15 and finish within 90 days, aiming for July completion and possible night games with lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
William Willmann
Cedar Rapids
Monticello Express
Maple Street
Borden
Minor Accident Near Sacred Heart School
A Tuesday morning collision on No. Maple Street near Sacred Heart school left George Muller’s car with a snapped left front wheel and Morris Kirkwood among the injured. Kirkwood and others suffered minor scrapes while Muller's nephews and niece accompanied him. no serious injuries reported. insurance covered both cars. Day Marshal Stanley Graves investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Muller
Castle Grove
Muller
No. Maple Street
Howard Kirkwood
Hopkinton
Sacred Heart School
Kirkwood
David
Danny Manternach
Anamosa Couple Mark 63 Years of Marriage
Anamosa residents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McMurrin celebrate 63 years of marriage today. They wed March 13, 1884, and plan a family dinner at their home. The couple has one living daughter, Mrs. Ray Stivers of Olin. He was born in Ireland in 1856 and she in Jackson township Jones county in 1865. The McMurrins have long resided in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McMurrin
Anamosa
McMurrin
Ray Stivers
Olin
Ireland
Jackson Township
Jones County
Monticello Names Larry Walton as Extra Policeman
Mayor R C Hoag names Larry Walton as an extra Monticello policeman to patrol Saturday and dance nights plus two days and two nights monthly when regular officers are off duty. The appointment aims to boost city police protection beyond prior levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hoag
Larry Walton
Monticello
Gail Huibregtse Pledged to Gamma Alpha Chi Sorority
Gail Huibregtse daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Huibregtse recently was pledged to Gamma Alpha Chi national advertising fraternity for women at the State University of Iowa Iowa City. A junior in liberal arts she majors in journalism and is a member of the YWCA at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Huibregtse
E. H. Huibregtse
Gamma Alpha Chi
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
College of Liberal Arts
Huibregtse
Y.W.C.A
Camp Fire Week to Mark 36th Birthday Nationwide
Monti cello groups plan a week of events culminating in a ceremonial close. Members will attend the church of their choice on Go-to-Church Sunday and wear their uniforms for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
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Rotary Club
Frank Johnson
Heinrich Prult
Paul Suchsland
William Bonywell
of Davenport
Guy Bonyell
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Emma Eden
St. John's Lutheran, Church
W. K. Coxéee
Royal Rangers
J. L. Bader
Jake Bader
Presto
Milton
Lotis Bader
United States
Mrs. Bader
Express
Schuetz Motors
Sam Schuetz
Monticello Lions
Zirkelbach
Jones
Jimmy Veitch
Tom
Jimmy Rhatigan
Huck
Mark Twain
Polly
Dottie Hollar
Becky Thatcher
Rose Maire
Eugene Gesse
Raymond Rickels
Sarah Vernon
Amy
Linda Greenley
Mary
Miss Potter
Miss Hansen
Jim Rhatigan
Barbara Walker
VFW Post-Auxiliary
Hygrade Company
New Monti Athletic
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