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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1956
Page
2
Carroll Vaughn, manager of Smit ty's Super Valu, Friday announced the installation of a third check-out counter in that store. The new check stand is the same Spee-dee type as the others and will enable faster service while allowing employees to spend more time with each customer.
Mrs. Ralph Bone and Miss Lavetta Perrine attended the D A R meeting Saturday at the home of Mrs. J D Paul in Anamosa. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cox Smith of Wyoming and Mrs. Paul.
Langworthy residents gathered at Mrs. Anna Gerdes home for a Sunshine Club meeting. Members included Mrs. Laura Engelbart and others. Refreshments were served by the hostess before the session adjourned.
Jones County ASA official Richard Hartwig says sheep owners who shear early in 1956 and sell by March 31 can qualify for government incentive payments. Payments for 1955 enter summer 1956 and cover wool sold in the 1955 56 marketing year ending March 31 1956. End users note timing determines payment. 62 cent incentive level applies with market prices adjusted to reach that level.
John W. O. Kinler, chair of the Jones county local board, outlines the new 1-A and 1-A-0 draft order excluding special registrants. Delinquents, volunteers under 26, non volunteers with or without family, and those 26 with children lead in sequence. Kinler urges prompt updates on changes in status and notes the clerk’s availability for guidance. The piece also mentions Boy Scout age eligibility for a late 1950s expedition.
The Jones county cancer drive underway with an 1956 goal of 4500 dollars. Kickoff at 8 p.m. at Anamosa courthouse community room with Rev. John Hosmer as chairman. Speakers include Anna Wilson of Dubuque and Dr. John Burnie of Anamosa detailing cancer detection tools.
Center Junction officials and board met Thursday night March 15 at the lumber yard. Attorney E W Brashaw of Monticello answered questions on the new dial system. Poles lines and dial board are in progress with August 15 delivery. land for a new building has been bought. Dial transfers start this fall. The association urges common stock buyers to contact the company. ownership includes a dial phone.
Mrs. Andrew Davis visited her son Andrew Jr at the University hospital in Iowa City on March 13 noting he is out of isolation and progressing satisfactorily after entering March 7 with polio. Other family health notes include chicken pox cases in the community and local visits and events.
The Madison Homemakers club will meet Tuesday March 20 at 1 30 pm in the home of Mrs Marvin Lacock with Mrs Esther Moehl assisting as hostess. A lesson series on Floor and Wall Coverings will be given by Mrs Lawrence Otten.
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