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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1956

Page

4

Epworth Captures Tournament Title Over Farley St. Joseph

Epworth defeated Farley St. Joseph 37 to 32 to win the boys grade school basketball tournament at the Memorial building. St. Joe led early but Epworth surged in the third period led by Dave Miller with 23 points, while McMahon topped St. Joe with 21. In the consolation game Fillmore beat St. Marys Cascade 30 to 23 as Gil Green led St. Marys with seven.

Cascade — Epworth Farley St. Joseph Memorial Building Epworth St. Joe Dave Miller McMahon St. Joe’s Fillmore Cagers St. Mary’s Cascade Fillmore O’brien Gil Green St. Mary’s High

Charge Lisbon Man in Mishap

CASCADE Iowa. CASCADE DeWitt Frink of Lisbon was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a crash on highway 151 three miles south of Cascade. He appeared in Warren Lawrence Anamosa justice court and posted a $350 bond. The single vehicle wreck caused a leg injury and front-end damage. Sheriff Lewis Dreibelbis noted prior accidents at the same curve and was aided by Patrolman Kenneth Carter and John Beckmann.

Cascade Don Frink Lisbon Highway 151 Warren Lawrence Anamosa Dreibelbis Frink Kenneth Carter John Beckmann

Newell Names New Superintendent After Long Tenure

After 27 years C. R. Kremanek resigns as superintendent of Newell schools. He plans to stay in Newell and return to classroom teaching in a nearby school.

Newell C. R. Kremanek

Monti Girls Attend SUI Play Day Event

Ten Monticello High School girls represented Monticello at the University of Iowa play day on March 17. Naomi Stadtmueller Sue Himebaugh Doreen Streeper Jan Bender Elaine Appleby Libby Hoffman Marlene Egger Janice Kuntz Karole Ter Veen and Bonnie Schneider played in a morning basketball tournament against Fairfield West Branch and a afternoon volleyball meet with Wilson Cedar Rapids. The day included campus facility tours and a tea, with Mrs. Mari Johnson guiding the group and about 40 Iowa high schools invited.

Monticello University of Iowa Mari Johnson University Women’s Physical Education Department Naomi Stadtmueller Sue Himebaugh Doreen Streeper Jan Bender Elaine Appleby Libby Hoffman Marlene Egger Janice Kuntz Karole Ter Veen Bonnie Schneider Fairfield- West Branch Wilson Cedar Rapids Mrs. Johnson Iowa

Wayne 4-H Plans Corn Plots and Basketball

Wayne Master Farmers 4-H met March 14 with 32 members. Gien Heeren's rodent team leads as plans were made to plant Pfister corn plots by Bill Ballou and others. Junior team to play basketball on March 24. camera committee formed for club tour photos. Corn oats and crop seeds judged. fly control talk by Irvin and Melvin Bohkiken. Host families Kiburz and Dierks listed.

Wayne Master Farmers Gien Heeren Pfister Bill Ballou Jerome Paul Hercen Larry Heeren Carla Herman Folkers Jerry Ronnie Bronemann Jack Jim Kiburz Jim Helgens Stephen Wolken Bob Eilers Leonard Monck Glen Heeren Gary Rickels Bill Bohlken Irvin Melvin Bohkiken Jim Jack Kiburz Errol Gordon Dierks

Whippoorwills Plan March Meeting and Activities

Thirty three members answered the March roll call for Help for My Record Book. Plans were made for a visit with Oxford Junction Happy Hustlers. Grace Manternach Alice Strang and Carol Schlemme joined the sick committee.

Oxford Junction Happy Hustlers Grace Manternach Alice Strang Carol Schlemme Phyllis Gavin Rose Mary Lyons Jane Ann Wanger Erma Hirtz Charlene Grant Carol Lyons Lois Trumm Annette Aileen Smith

Lovell Lions Hold Community Meeting at Tuetkens

Lovell Lions met at the home of Carol Virginia and Kenny Tuetken with Club Leader Lawrence Heeren presenting seed samples. The club donated $5 to the International Farm Youth Exchange fund. Virginia Tuetken spoke on planning a flower garden and Carol Tuetken gave a talk on brushing teeth.

Lovell Lions Carol Virginia Kenny Tuetken Lawrence Heeren International Farm Youth Exchange Fund Virginia Tuetken Carol Tuetken

Prairie Pals Report March Meeting Highlights

Prairie Pals held its March 3 meeting with a team demonstration on a First Aid Kit by Frances Holub and Patricia Kula. Gloria Dolan spoke on the Value of Vegetables in Our Diet, Floyda Merritt on A Cook's Vocabulary, and Joyce Kronlage plus Patricia Kula on Home Safety. Mrs. Austin Spahr spoke on Good Grooming as fourteen girls answered roll by naming their favorite meat.

Prairie Pals Frances Holub Patricia Kula Gloria Dolan Floyda Merritt Joyce Kronlage Austin Spahr

Lovell Happy Helpers Plan Cedar Rapids Tour Date

The Lovell Happy Helpers met at Joyce Ann Appleby’s home on March 12 with 22 members answering the cooking term roll call. A tour to Cedar Rapids was discussed for April 7 with sites including a bakery and local offices. Jan White was named chairman to write to the chosen places.

Lovell Happy Helpers Joyce Ann Appleby Cedar Rapids WMT Wilosa Jan White

Diet Talk and Cooking Demo Led by Local Figures

Janice Schneider demonstrated cooking meat by dry heat while Carol Clark spoke on What Basic Foods are Included in the Diet. Lois Cass assisted as helper and Sharon Schneiter led recreational activities.

Janice Schneider Lois Cass Carol Clark Sharon Schneiter

South Fork Honors DeShaws On Anniversary

A family dinner at the Bert DeShaw home Sunday marked the 52nd wedding anniversary of the DeShaw couple. Attending were children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren including Duane DeShaw, Lyle DeShaw, Roger McIntosh of Manchester, Junior DeShaw, Robert DeShaw, Francis DeShaw, Bill Vernimont of Castle Grove, Donald DeShaw, Durance Chapman of Hopkinton, Jeanie DeShaw, Ronnie Wolfe of Worthington, and Dick Thompson and Craig. The DeShaws have four children, 23 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

South Fork Bert DeShaw Duane DeShaw Lyle DeShaw Roger McIntosh Manchester Junior DeShaw Robert de- Shaw Francis DeShaw Bill Vernimont Castle Grove Donald De-Shaw Durance Chapman Hopkinton Jeanie DeShaw Ronnie Wolfe Worthington Dick Thompson Craig Bert DeShaws

Sewing Lesson by Extension Workers at Mrs Becker Home

The Southeast group of Extension workers met at the home of Mrs. Gerald Becker Friday evening March 9 for a lesson on Sewing Dress Finishes by home economist Mrs. Verne Taylor. Twelve ladies attended and coffee was served by the hostess.

Gerald Becker Verne. Taylor

Local Families Share News of Visits and Travel

Long list of social calls and movement as Kenneth Jausel helps move hay with neighbors at McAllister farm now on Orville Offerman land. Others visit relatives in Worthington Cascade Hopkinton Dyersville and Monticello. birthday at Monticello. 4 H club met at John Finlay home with Vera Taylor guest.

Kenneth Jausel Gerald Weber Albert Leytem Clare Lamphier Forrest Lamont Elmer Ridenour Jausels McAllister Orville Offermans Frank Jasper Phil DeShaw Fred Greif Worthington Vernon Becker Herman Burger Joe Hogan Ervin Becker Mike Gudenkauf Frank Helms Walter Gudenkauf Ryan John Finlay Vera C. Taylor

Hunting and Fishing Licenses Go On Sale April First

Jones County reports licenses sold separately or in combination. About 20 advance applications already filed, mostly for combination permits. Licenses valid for one year.

Jones County Sherman

Morley Coach Harry J. Arnold Resigns

Morley Consolidated school announces the resignation of basketball and baseball coach Harry J. Arnold effective at the end of the current school year He will seek a coaching job in a larger school The Morley opening includes commercial teaching duties alongside coaching.

Morley Harry J. Arnold Morley Consolidated School

Rees Seeks Iowa GOP National Committeeman Post

Anamosa attorney Warren J. Rees, 47, announces candidacy for the Iowa Republican national committeeman seat. Rees, active in Jones County GOP since 1930s, previously chaired the party and helped draft a 1954 by law change. Other candidates named include Roscoe Jones of Atlantic and Charles Wittenmeyer of Davenport.

Anamosa Warren J. Rees Iowa Robert K. Goodwin Des Moines Rees G.O.P Philadelphia Roscoe Jones Atlantic Charles Wittenmeyer Davenport Allen Whitfield

Baked Foods Good Freezer Space Filler

County extension economist Helen M. Tucker urges using empty Jones county freezers for baked goods to save money and time. She details that cookie dough freezes best for months, butter and other cakes freeze well, frostings vary, and prebaked breads store up to two months with proper wrapping.

Jones County Helen M. Tucker County Extension Home Economist Tucker Iowa State College Miss Tucker

Pie Freezing Tips For Unbaked Fruit Pies And Desserts

The article notes uncooked fruit pies freeze well with intact crusts and sealed edges for up to two months. Bake from frozen at 475 F for 15 to 20 minutes, then lower to 375 F until done. Chocolate and lemon chiffon pies with gelatin also freeze, but crusts and crumb fillings differ.

Tucker

County Auto Dealers To Hear Experts at 38th State Convention

Franchised auto dealers of Jones county will attend the 38th annual Iowa Auto Mobile Dealers association convention in Des Moines March 25 to 27. Jones county director B. B. Mc Laughlin of Monticello notes a first hand report on the recent senate investigation into auto motive marketing by Fred stick M. Sutter of Columbus Indiana. The event includes separate meetings by car makes, reports on national meetings, and addresses by Governor Leo A Hoegh, George A Bowie, and H Roe Bartle at a luncheon.

Jones County Iowa Automobile Dealers Association Des Moines B. B. McLaughlin Monticello Senate Fredstick M. Sutter Columbis Ind National Automobile Dealers Association N.A.D.A

Neighbors Attend Cedar Rapids Flower Show

Monticello residents Mrs Ray Adams and Mrs Olin Howie visited the library flower arrangement show in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday afternoon. On the way home they called at the Merle Knight and Harry Maire homes in Marion and Cedar Rapids.

Louis Billmeyer Gladys Cedar Rapids Paul Hubers Marion Anna Tibbits Ed Fass Hopkinton Gerald Reckers Gilbert Recker Ernie Recker Henry Recker Monticello Ray Adams Olin Howie Merle Knight Harry Maire

Top Herds Reported for February by Association No 1

Dairy Herd Improvement association No 1 lists the February top ten herds. Lowell Underwood reports 27 herds tested, average yield 794 pounds milk and 31.3 pounds butterfat from 598 cows. Notable herds include R J and W Co Bone Monticello and multiple entries from Clarence Monticello and Olin with milk and fat figures.

Sones Dairy Herd Improvement Association Lowell Underwood R. J. and W. Co. Bone Montice

Monticello Express Publication Details

The Monticello Express is the official weekly newspaper for Monticello and Jones County established July 10 1865. It prints Mondays and Thursdays and is a second class mail matter. Subscription rates are 4.50 in certain Iowa counties and 5.50 elsewhere in the United States.

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