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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1945

Page

5

Rotary Club hears Rev Mast and Navy airman on war service

Monticello Rotary heard Rev Andrew Mast discuss church work in rural areas and Sunday school. Aviation chief radio mate Earl Rynerson described naval air duties in Europe and the Pacific, noting 1600 flight hours and B-24 service near Tokyo and Iwo Jima with rationed meals during supply shortages. Guests included William Marsh Roy Peabody Walter Goldman and Charles Connors from Minneapolis.

Monticello Mediterranean Mariannas Philippines Tokyo Iwo Jima Palau Group Borneo William Marsh Roy Peabody Walter Goldman Charles Connors Minneapolis, Minn R. G. Stuhler

Lions Club plans bigger and better indoor circus

Lion Dick Lang led the program and showcased efforts to test and improve motor oils in the lab and on the endurance track. The Lions Indoor Circus and Carnival committees have completed details for a larger, enhanced circus in the near future.

Lion Dick Lang Lions

Confirmation set for Palm Sunday in local church

A class of youths will be confirmed in the Evangelical and Reformed faith at a Palm Sunday service on Sunday March 25. The pastor Rev. Andrew Mast will administer the rite. Members include Arlene Arduser Wilma Behrends Hilda Schneiter Ruth Ann Yossi Keith Paulson John Schneiter and James Steiner.

Andrew Mast Arlene Arduser Wilma Behrends Hilda Schneiter Ruth Ann Yossi Keith Paulson John Schneiter James Steiner

Red Cross Leader Returns After Six Week Break

Mrs. W. E. Corbin, production chairman for the local Red Cross, resumes duties after a six week vacation due to a fractured left wrist. Myrtle Ross, superintendent of John McDonald hospital, announces shorter visiting hours to handle more patients with limited staff. Visiting hours are 1 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 45 p.m. daily this week.

W. E. Corbin Red Cross Myrtle Ross John McDonald Hospital Miss Ross

Marriage Licences Issued by Anamosa Clerk Last Week

Three marriage licenses were issued from the Clerk of the district court's office at Anamosa last week. They included Roscoe Markert 25 and Fern I Berry 33 of Marion, Vernon Weers 19 and Enid Jeanette Gilmore 19 of Anamosa, Jesse A Davis 51 and Pearl Leora Gyer 26 of Cedar Rapids.

District Court Anamosa Roscoe Markert Fern I. Berry Marion Vernon Weers Enid Jeanette Gilmore Jesse A. Davis Pearl Leora Gyer Cedar Rapids

Jones County Selective Service Board Meeting Notice

The next meeting of the Jones County selective service board will be held on Monday April 2 at 1 80 oclock.

Jones County Selective Service Board

Staff Sergeant James L Skelley Assigned to Santa Ana Base

Staff Sergeant James L. Skelley son of Mr and Mrs James E Skelley of Monticello is assigned to the A A F Redistribution Station No 4 at Santa Ana California He served overseas as a lineman after enlisting July 2 1942 and went overseas in December of the same year He is entitled to wear one battle star for service with the 11th Air Force in Alaska and the Aleutians At the redistribution center he will undergo medical exams and classification interviews for reassignment to domestic Army Air Forces stations.

James L. Skelley James E. Skelley Monticello A.A.F Santa Ana Calif Army Air Base Shelley 11Th Air Force Alaska Aleutians Army Air Forces

Dale A. Lange Promoted in Army Service Forces

Dale A. Lange of Hopkinton is promoted from private first class to technician fifth grade, per First Lt. Cyrus Allen of Company E, 102nd Battalion, 8860th S.C.U. at Camp Claiborne Louisiana. Lange serves in the military police section as a personnel clerk and entered the service January 12, 1944.

Dale A. Lange Hopkinton Cyrus Allen Co. E S.C.U Camp Claiborne Lange Army Service Forces

Injured Pfc Paul Warner of Monticello in Iwo Jima Battle

The report notes Pfc Paul Warner of Monticello suffered a skull concussion during the Iwo Jima battle. He was flown to a hospital in the Marianas district. His mother Mrs Toma Warner received word on March 3.

Paul Warner Pfc Monticello Iwo Jima Marianas Toma Warner

Meat Supply Is Cut 122 Percent War Time Rationing Announced

The government announced a 12 percent cut in civilian meat supplies starting April 1 lowering annual per person allotment to 115 pounds. OWI reported total supplies six percent lower than the first quarter with no early improvement and a shift of meat to military needs while civilian rations focus on veal lamb and mutton.

War Food Administration Office of War Information OWI U. S. Army Navy Britain Europe

Generous Gift To Library By Mrs. Coughlan

Mrs. Harriet Coughlan donates a large oak bookcase with 300 plus volumes to the Monticello public library. The set covers history literature Bible travel biographies and fiction along with 50 bound magazines including The Living Age Outlook Putnam's and Harper's. Librarian Mrs. B C Roberts calls it a vital research resource.

Harriet Coughlan Monticello

Cascade Child Dies In Fall Off Truck

Jim McElmeel three years old son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Mc Elmeel of Cascade died in Dubuque Monday night from injuries after being run over by a truck driven by Fred Tobin. Witness was his 56 year old brother Tom who said Jim was playing on the running board when Tobin started the truck and rolled over him.

Jim McElmeel Gerald McElmeel Cascade Dubuque Fred Tobin Tom Leo J. Martin Jim Tobin

Easter Falls on April Fools Day Rarely Across Two Centuries

An Express reporter recalls a Monticello businessman's chart of Easter dates from 1801 to 2000. Easter Sunday occurred on April 1 in eight years: 1804 1866 1877 1888 1923 1934 1945 and 1956, indicating such alignment happens infrequently.

Express Monticello

Rynerson Arrives on 30 Day Leave in Monticello

Earl L. Rynerson ACRM arrived Friday morning for a 30 day leave to visit his wife who lives with her parents Mr and Mrs Leigh Clark on East Third Street. He was advanced from ARM 1c to aviation chief radio mate. Rynerson previously worked as a floor man in the back shop for The Monticello Express.

Earl L. Rynerson ACRM Leigh Clark East Third Street Rynerson The Monticello Express

New address for Pfc Donald A Siebels after transfer

Pfc Donald A Siebels, 17117412, now listed at Avon Park AAB Provisional Group A Crew No 12 after recently transferring from Drew Field Fla.

Pfc Donald A. Siebels Drew Field Fla Avon Park Aab

Geta Promotion amid Army Shift Near Stuttgart

James Farley, son of Mrs. Ethel Farley, was promoted last week from private first class to corporal. He serves as mail clerk for his company located near Stuttgart.

Geta James Farley Ethel Farley Stuttgart

New Divorce Actions Filed in District Court

Clerk Leigh Pearson placed three new divorce cases on the docket this past week. Con stance Fernow, formerly married to Roy Sawyer, seeks restoration of property or its value after a 1942 split. Mildred Meek sues Edward Meek for divorce, seeks household goods and control of a business, and restoration of her maiden name Mildred Crane. Nez Davis requests an absolute divorce from Glenn W. Davis, alleging habitual drunkenness. they wed in Chariton in 1913 and separated in 1936.

District Court Leigh Pearson Constance Fernow Roy Sawyer Mildred Meek Edward Meek Kahoka Mildred Crane Leonez Davis Glenn W. Davis Chariton

Express Pictures in Italian Magazine Highlight U S Propaganda Efforts

The Monticello Express publisher received a March 17 letter from F O John E McNeilly in Italy noting the U S propaganda magazine Victory printed in multiple languages for 15 countries. Photographer David B Feisendarth Jr earlier captured images of the Express for an IWOC feature on democracy. Letters from Australia New Zealand and Italy request information on American life.

Monticello the Express United States Air Corps France Australia New Zealand Italy

Bright Star Venus Shines Bright in Western Sky

Venus gleams in the western sky with a bright display visible until about 10 o clock. Neighbors are urged to take note and view the prominent evening star before it sets.

Venus

Funeral Service Held for Mrs J W Appleby in Monticello

Mrs J W Appleby died Saturday morning March 17 at John McDonald hospital after a two week illness. She lived in Monticello since 1916 and funeral rites were at Sacred Heart church on Monday at 9:30 AM. Interment followed in Sacred Heart cemetery beside husband John W Appleby and parents. She was born February 22 1870 at Sand Springs to John and Margaret Murray. She married John W Appleby January 27 1912. No children. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews including Leo Kane Bernard Kane Mrs Charles Stevenson Margaret Murray John Murray Tom Murray Mrs Perry DeShaw Mrs Lewis Smith Will Reardon Leo Murray Mrs Fred Weler Clara Murray Ray and Bernard Murray Cletus Donovan and John Donovan. Preceded by parents three sisters and three brothers.

J. W. Appleby John McDonald Hospital Monticello SacredHeart Church Eugene Borers Sacred Heart Cemetery Mrs. Appleby Sand Springs John Margaret Murray John W. Appleby Father McCormick Appleby Leo Kane Bernard Kane Bever Valley Sask Canada Charles Stevenson John Murray Tom Murray Will Murray Perry DeShaw Hopkinton Lewis Smith Worthington Will Reardon Leo Murray Fred Weler Dubuque Clara Murray Miami Fla Ray and Bernard Murray Cletus Donovan Madison Wis John Donovan New Hampton

New Books At Public Library March 24 Circulation

Mrs. B C Roberts announces a new list of books received at the public library now ready for circulation Saturday March 24. Titles include The World of Washington Living Van Wyck Brooks Anna and the King of Siam Deep Delta Country Harnett Kane Qo River Remember Martha Ostenso Vanishing Eden Thomas Barbour The Vigil of the Nation Lin Yutang Timeless Mexico Hudson Strode Brainstorm Carlton Brown Bridge to Brooklyn Albert Idell.

Red Cross Campaign Advancing Favorably

The Red Cross war fund campaign for the Monticello chapter has reached 5167.65 with 2333.00 left to meet a 7500.00 quota. Rural districts have not yet reported and may contribute. Contributions by sector total 1220.00 business houses 210.50 organizations 1565.65 residential districts 2171.50 rural districts 2171.50. Eighty seven kit bags were packed and shipped this week.

Red Cross War Fund Monticello Franz Cohrt Red Cross

Mrs. Fred Lubben Dies At Anamosa

The death occurred at Mercy Hospital Anamosa at 3 p.m. on March 16. Funeral services were held March 19 at 2 30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran church in Wayne township.

Fred Lubben Mercy Hospital Anamosa Zion Lutheran Church Wayne Township

Potter Divorce Case Heard in Jones County Court

Marie Potter filed for divorce from Ben Potter in Jones County district court last Tuesday. The pair had been divorced previously and Ben sought modification of the decree. The case was submitted to the judge after the trial.

Marie Potter Ben Potter Jones County

New Monticello firm opens shop and expands inventory

Monticello welcomes Monticello Implement and Truck Co owned by Ed Cox and Alfred J. Egger. They acquired Joe Messerli Implement and will remodel the North Sycamore Street site. New staff include Jerry Conrad and Chauncey Carson. They plan to sell GMC trucks Oliver implements New Idea Kawanee Gehl lines and more.

Monticello Monticello Implement and Truck Co Ed Cox Alfred J. Egger Sand Spring Joe Messerli North Sycamore Street Cedar Rapids Podhaski Conrad Oliver Allen Motor Company Chauncey Carson Egger Cox Lillie Matthiessen West First Street

V. F. W. Elects New Officers in Monticello Post

Monticello Post No. 1683 Veterans of Foreign Wars chose new officers for 1943 at its March 14 meeting. Key posts include Commander Harry Lyon and Adjutant William H. Jarrett. Auxiliary officers were named with Clare Hayes as President and Helen Barrack as Chaplain among others.

Monticello Vetgins Harry Lyon Earl Null Vernon Meier L. D. Barrack George A. Rickels Harrison Lubben R. L. Clark Oliver D. Harford F. E. Patterson Clare Hayes Carrie Moncrief Mabel Jarrett Florence Metzenberg Honori L. Clark Helen Barrack Margaret Carmichael Sophie Jacobs Matilda Schneider Jean Echternacht Olive A. Lyon Ann Allamand Freda Pearson Katie Jacobs Mabel Hoag Tone Hein

Pvt William Griffith Wounded Overseas in Germany

Pvt William C Griffith of Monticello was seriously wounded February 25 while serving with the U S Army in Germany. Parents Mr and Mrs Fred Griffith received war department telegram. Griffith enlisted March 18 1943 and went overseas in 1944.

William C. Griffith United States Army Germany Fred Griffith Monticello War Department Pvt Griffith

Goldsmiths Welcome Son Born at McDonald Hospital

Mr and Mrs Glen Goldsmith are the proud parents of a son born last week on March 11 at McDonald hospital. Mrs Goldsmith was Dorothy Gerdes before her marriage.

Glen Goldsmith McDonald Hospital

Jones County Approves Three Year Road Program

Township representatives, board of supervisors and Jones County Engineer Milo Rubek meet at the courthouse and approve a three year road program for 1946 47 totaling about 232125 in cash for bridge work grading culverts clearing grubbing surfacing and seeding. All 16 townships receive millage allocations including Madison 8 Fairview 5 60 Oxford 6 Wayne 5 50 Hale 6 05 Jackson 6 25 Richland 4 50 Cass 5 75 Clay 8 85 Washington 3 60 Rome 7 25 Greenfield 5 Castle Grove 6 Scotch Grove 5 75.

Board of Supervisors Jones County Milo Rubek Madison Fairview Oxford Wayne Hale Jackson Richland Cass Clay Washington Rome Greenfield Castle Grove Scotch Grove

Mrs. J Balster Dies at 73 in Monticello Home

Mrs. John Balster, 73, died Saturday evening March 17 at her daughter Mrs Oliver Harford’s home after a year of declining health. Funeral service Tuesday at St Matthew's Lutheran with Rev H L Adix. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. She leaves children Henrietta, John, and Anna, plus a sister and grandchildren.

John Balster Oliver Harford St. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Oakwood Cemetery Gesche Margaretha Balster Gerhard and Margaretha (Lubben) Rickels Riga Mich Zion Lutheran Church Wayne Township C. Mardorf Ladies Aid Society St. Matthew’s Church Wayne Bowen’s Prairie Chestnut Street Monticello Balster Henrietta Anna Henry Meier Clinton Siebel Harrs

Weather observer in army air corps travels to Natal Brazil

Howard McLaughlin writes from Natal Brazil after leaving Miami at 11 15 p m March 10 and arriving 24 hours later. He notes a 4000 mile flight with one Caribbean stop and two in South America. Barracks are comfortable, city population 40 000 to 50 000, few cars, many burros, narrow streets.

Howard McLaughlin Army Air Corps Natal Brazil Will McLaughlin Miami Caribbean South America

Spring Arrives with Warm Showers and Blooming Robins

Spring officially appeared at 6 38 p m Tuesday with highs near 56 in parts of the state. Forecasters call for fair warmer weather through the week. California readers are told snow is gone, yards are being tended, and gardening has begun as robins return.

California Towa

Prull on Short Furlough From Camp Howze

Corporal Richard Prull is spending a brief leave at home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Prull Jr. He has been stationed at Camp Howze Texas.

Cpl Richard Prull Henry Prull, Jr Camp Howze Texas

Corporal Lorence Dierks Reported Serving in France

Word received at the office that Corporal Lorence Dierks is now serving in France. The note confirms his assignment abroad and updates local records on military personnel.

Cpl. Lorence Dierks France

Easter Services and Palm Sunday Observances List

Monticello church notices outline Palm Sunday services at Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship Methodist and Lutheran churches. Also detail Maundy Thursday and Good Friday rites, Lenten services, confirmations, baptisms, and Ladies Aid events across St. Matthew's St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Peniel Castle Grove Muscatine links.

Presbyterian Church Wm. J. Grossheim Westminster Fellowship Dick Sutherland The Methodist Church Glenn W. McMichael St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Adix Yaual

Martelle Wins Ball Tourney at Onslow High School

Martelle club defeated Scotch Grove 24 to 12 in the finals of a boys basketball tournament at Onslow High School. Louis Strother led Martelle with 29 points across two games, while the Paulsens topped Scotch Grove with 18 and 17 points.

Scotch Grove Martelle Onslow High School Louis Strother Paulsens Red Cross William Reade Onslow Agricolae Onslow Oxford Madison Project Qua Madison Olin

Jones County Tops Waste Paper Quota in January

Jones County surpassed its January waste paper quota by 30 percent with 130000 pounds collected. The county ranked 11th in Iowa for the month, a record high, as help from Boy Scouts and other organizations aided the pickup. The War Production Board notes demand for waste paper will not fade with the war’s end.

Jones County Iowa Des Moines Scott Polk Mahaska Cerra Gordo Clinton Dubuque Washington Buena Vista Blackhawk Woodbury Boy Scouts War Production Board

Federated Clubs Plan Convention At Onslow

Jones County Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs chairwoman Mrs R A Naylor Scotch Grove says the county convention will be held in Onslow on April 20 with part of the meeting open to the public A highlight will be the modeling of the $1500 Younker war stump dress More announcements will follow

R.A. Naylor Scotch Grove Jones County Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Onslow

New Dining Room At The Monty Cafe

Frank Peterman proprietor of the Monty Cafe has added a new dining room on West First Street. A portion of the Z. A. Graves building was used and a connecting door cut from the cafe dining room to the east building. It is redecorated and painted and can seat about 50 people.

Frank Peterman Monty Cafe West First Street Z. A. Graves Ines

Gail Huibregtse Appears On WROK Radio Program

Gail Huibregtse a Monticello high school graduate and Rockford college freshman took part in a 5 45 pm Friday radio program on WROK Rockford. The play written by Gail and Helen Howell of Rockford was presented by three Rockford college drama students. Gail serves on Vanguard staff this year.

Gail Huibregtse E. H. Huibregtse N. Chestnut Street Monticello High School WROK Rockford Rockford College Gail Helen Howell Vanguard

Gadient Writes From France About Express Address

Vernon Gadient reports from France after a month abroad and requests a change to his Express delivery address. He says the overseas stay is rough and hopes the war ends soon, noting his address can be obtained from his parents.

Gadient France Vernon Gadient

Change of Address for Paul J. Marsh

Paul J. Marsh son of Mr and Mrs Will Marsh has a change of address available at the office He has been serving on the Solomon Islands for the past 17 months.

Paul J. Marsh Will Marsh Solomon Islands

Bishop Brashares to Speak at Monticello Good Friday Service

Bishop Charles Wesley Brashares head of the Des Moines area of the Methodist church will address the Good Friday service at the Monticello community building auditorium on March 30 at 2 o clock. He was elected to the episcopacy last June at the North Central Jurisdiction conference after a long career including ordination in 1917 and a recent tenure at First Church Ann Arbor Michigan where he oversaw a $300000 church and 1500 new members.

Charles Wesley Brashares Des Moines The Methodist Church Ity Monticello Iowa City Iowa North Central Jurisdiction Conference Brashares Williamsport Ohio Wesleyan University Methodist Episcopal Church Harvard University Boston University School of Theology Firet Church Ann Arbor Miceli General Conference

Judge Hamiel Hears Escape Cases In Court

Judge M C Hamiel presided this week over escape cases from the men s reformatory at Anamosa. Edwin Ferkin violated parole in August 1944 in Boone county. John Manissen who escaped a prison camp at Oakdale on February 14, 1945, was arraigned in Cedar Rapids pled not guilty. George Clark and Earl Gale pled guilty and received five extra years to start after current sentences.

Edwin Ferkin Boone County John Manissen Oakdale Cedar Rapids Hamiel George Clark Earl Gale

District Music Contest at Monticello Features 14 Schools

The district music contest will be held in Monticello on Friday, April 6, with 14 schools competing across classes AA B C and D. Host Monticello has welcomed this event in past years. Participants include Dubuque Anamosa Maquoketa Marion Monticello Central City Mount Vernon Olin Springville Coggon Lisbon Bellevue Earlville Morley.

Monticello Dubuque Anamosa Maquoketa Marion Central City Mount Vernon Olin Springville Coggon Lisbon Bellevue Earlville Morley

McTavish To Talk On Farm Credit

Harold McTavish, secretary treasurer of the National Farm Loan Associations for Jones Linn and Benton counties, will address the Young Farmers group on Farm Credit. The Monticello meeting is in the high school agriculture room Tuesday March 27 at 8 15 p m.

Harold McTavish National Farm Loan Associations Jones, Linn Benton Counties Monticello McTavish

Onken Family Receives Purple Heart Posthumously

Mr and Mrs Eill Onken receive the Purple Heart for their son Pvt Herman Onken who was wounded January 6 in Belgium and died the next day. Memorial services were recently held for him.

Eill Onken United States Pvt Herman Onken Belgium

Hinrichs welcome baby girl born March 18

Mr and Mrs Tobe Hinrichs are proud parents of a baby girl born Sunday March 18 weighing 8 pounds 15 ounces. The couple has three older sons. On furlough Pvt Ralph Billings visits his mother Mrs Albert Billings. he is stationed at Tyndall Field Florida.

Tobe Hinrichs Ralph Billings Albert Billings Tyndall Field Fla

Son Stuhler Leaves Victorville Visit for Home

Pvt. Bill Stuhler of Victorville California departed after an affectionate visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Marry Stuhler.

Stuhler Bill Stuhler Victorville Calif Mrs Marry Stuhler

Nunnery couple visiting Cedar Rapids friends

Master Sergeant and Mrs John D Nunnery of Salina Kansas are visiting the home of Mrs Kurt and Mr Kurt in Cedar Rapids. They also called on Mrs Jeanne Stutt during the stay.

John D. Nunnery Salina Kan Paul Kurt Jeanne Stutt Cedar Rapids

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rotary Club Lions Club Skelley U. S Coughlan Alvin R. Edgar Tor State College Ames Edgar Sees J. Appleby Edward Cox and Alfred Egger Post and Auxiliary William Griffith Overseas Dierks In Munion Luther League Alva Behrends Ladies Aid St. John’s Lutheran Church R. P. Young Church of the Lutheran Hour Carl Egger Evangelical and Reformed Church A. Maat of Life Grossheim Peniel Presbyterian Church C. E. Burdine Muscatine Home Wayne Zion Ev Holy City Onslow School Bishop Chas. W. Brashares Federated Clubs Plan M. C. Hamiel Glen J. McLaughlin Eill Onkens Purple Heart
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