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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1954

Page

2

Patch Test Considered For Jones County Pupils

A Jones County tuberculosis meeting on March 26 at 1 30 p m in the county courthouse community room Anamosa features Paul C Williamson executive secretary of the Iowa TB and Health Association. He will discuss TB control programs and future case finding in Iowa with volunteer health workers and address a proposed patch TB test for lower grade school children. Williamson has over 20 years in TB work and has held roles in Kentucky California and Iowa associations including secretary of the San Diego TB Association.

Jones County Tuberculosis and Health Association Paul C. Williamson Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association Anamosa Williamson Iowa Jones County Covington Pacific Navy California Tuberculosis Association San Diego Cal

Tuberculosis leaders named to national and regional posts

The individual serves on the case finding advisory committee of the National Conference of Tuberculosis Workers, chairs the 1953 Mississippi Valley Conference on Tuberculosis, sits on the program committee for the 50th anniversary meeting of the National Tuberculosis Association, and serves on the board of the Iowa League for Nursing.

National Conference of Tuberculosis Workers National Tuberculosis Association Iowa League For Nursing

Julie DeShaw Elected Worthy Advisor Of Rainbow

The Monticello Rainbow Girls met at the Masonic Temple with Worthy Advisor Patty Smith presiding. Julie DeShaw was elected worthy advisor with Linda Hargrave as worthy associate Judy Podhaski charity Janet Nichols hope Mary Ellen Steiner faith Sarah Vernon drill leader. Installation is set for April 4 at 2:00 at the Masonic Temple and open to the public.

Monticello

Jacquelyn Nichols Birthday Celebration Hosted by Mrs Everett Nichols

Mrs Everett Nichols entertained Sunday afternoon honoring her daughter Jacquelyn on her 12th birthday. Bingo and games with prizes followed. Guests included Janet Peters Betty Hinrichs Judy Bleadorn Elaine Bleadorn Bonnie Hollar Charlotte Marugg Marijane Shover and JoAnn Ambuehl. Refreshments were served after the games. Jacquelyn received many gifts.

Everett Nichols Jacquelyn Janet Peters Betty Hinrichs Judy Bleadorn Elaine Bleadorn Bonnie Hollar Charlotte Marugg Marijane Shover JoAnn Ambuehl

Neighborhood Pinochle Club Meets At Hosfords

Mrs. S. M. Hosford hosted the Neighborhood Pinochle Club at her home Monday evening. Pinochle was played at two tables with high honors to Mrs. Alva Zimmerman and low to Mrs. S. M. Hosford. Guests included Mrs. Hester Sinclair and Mrs. Frieda Martinsen.

S. M. Hosford High Alva Zimmerman Hester Sinclair Frieda Martinsen Max Strain M. E. Messersmith James Steiner

Jones County Council to Meet in Monticello Auditorium

A 50 to 60 member group of Jones County public school teachers is expected to gather at Monticello public school auditorium this evening. Dr Otis Young of Cornell College will speak and Monticello students will perform special musical numbers.

Jones County

Pythian Sisters Hold Annual School of Instruction and Meeting

The Monticello Temple of Pythian Sisters hosted its annual school of instruction and social and business meeting with Fannie Milroy presiding. Distinguished guests included Mary Martin of Martelle and Marie Douglas of Cedar Rapids, with participants from Ana mosas Martelle Marion and Cedar Rapids Temples.

Monticello Marion Cedar Rapids Monty Cafe Temple Florence Bleddorn M.E.C Fannie Milroy ExteHent Senter Meae Landis Carrie Hutton Minnie Rickels Hulda Podhaski Hazel Deischer Freda Martinsen Edna Yeoman Lana Pickett Ruth Huxtable Addie Ireland Lula Cass Tresa Rohr Stella Kephart Iane Scott Shirley Drury Bonnie Mead Thais Adams Hulda Robinson

Louie Found After Scout Hunt Near Central City

Monticello Troop 66 Explorer scouts from six communities joined 120 volunteers in a Waubeek area search for a Lost Boy named Louie. At about 4 45 p m Tom Rhatigan located Louie a cardboard figure in a barrel deep in a gully and Louie was returned to camp for the evening.

Louie Monticello Boy Scouts No. 66 Waubeek Central City Tourle Camp Tom Rhatigan Wain Thompson Royal Hunt Coggon Springville Cedar Rapids Wyoming Jim Hargrave Neal Bleadorn Rolla Prewitt Larry Reynolds Bill Vesey Dale Volkman Gary Poock Joe McAleer

Mrs Paul Becker Sr Celebrates 90th Birthday in Cascade

Mrs John Breen attended a 90th birthday celebration for her mother Mrs Paul Becker Sr in Cascade on Sunday afternoon and evening. Other Monticello guests included Mrs Joan Corlim Miss Anna Valanta Mrs Blanche Donnelly Mr and Mrs Joe Barron and Mr and Mrs M J Hogan.

John Breen Paul Becker Sr Cascade Monticello Joan Corlim Anna Valanta Blanche Donnelly Joe Barron M. J. Hogan

Barbara O Rourke Honored At Poplar Heights Dinner

Mrs Frank O Rourke hosted a Saturday birthday celebration for daughter Barbara turning seven. After theater attendance the group enjoyed a dinner at Poplar Heights. Guests included Patty McAleer Mary Jo McAleer Joan Barron Gail Messersmith Janice Clement Audrey Huggins Sheila Winkler and Gayle Winkler. Barbara received numerous gifts.

Frank O’rourke Barbara Poplar Heights Patty McAleer Mary Jo McAleer Joan Barron Gail Messersmith Janice Clement Audrey Huggins Sheila Winkler Gayle Winkler

Couples Card Club Hosts and Local Visits Echo Weekend

The Strain hosted a couples card night with high and low prize winners. Local guests included Kuhns and MesserSmiths visiting Stanwood and Sunday callers in Buckner and Pruit households. Various families from Delhi, Springville, Colesburg, Anamosa, and Iowa City are noted visiting or hosting across the area.

Donald Buckner Robert Pruit Martelle Bonnie Kelly Springville

Susan Savage Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Susan Savage daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert Savage celebrated her seventh birthday Saturday by taking 15 friends to the theatre. Attending were Sharyl Eden Judy Behrends Lila Meyer Rose Egger Susan Yeoman Kim Steiner Sandra Howie Mary Vesey Susan Strittmatter Ellen Strittmatter Linda Wilkinson Susan Smith and the guest of honor's brothers David and John. Mrs Savage assisted by Susan's grandmother Mrs Rex Rickless served refreshments after the theatre. Susan received many gifts.

Susan Savage Robert Savage Sharyl Eden Judy Behrends Lila Meyer Rose Egger Susan Yeoman Kim ‘Steiner Sandra Howie Mary Vesey Susan Strittmatter Ellen Strittmatter Linda Wilkinson Susan Smith David John

Three-Month-Old Olin Girl Found Suffocated in Bed

Christine Glenn three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Glenn was found suffocated in her bed Saturday morning March 20. The Glenns who farm north of Olin have another daughter Barbara two. Surviving grandparents are Mr and Mrs Francis Glenn Olin and Mr and Mrs Glenn McCrea Stanwood.

Christine Glenn Robert Glenn Glenns Olin Barbara Francis Glenn Glenn McCrea Stanwood

Olin Man Is Sentenced for Disturbing the Peace

William L. Mayfield of Olin drew 30 days in county jail after pleading guilty in C. M. Miles justice of the peace court to a disturbing the peace charge. Local social notes list numerous Sunday visits and dinners across Olin and nearby towns.

Olin William L. Mayfield C. M. Miles Justice of the Peace Court

New Barber Opens Shop In Locher Building

Earl Shannon a 27 year old barber from Bernard opens a shop in the basement of the Locher building in Monticello joining four other barbershops. He trained in Cedar Rapids and has worked in Cascade and Dubuque. A World War II veteran he served in the South Pacific and belongs to the Cascade American Legion Knights of Columbus and the local Catholic church. Nearby residents and visitors are noted with several social mentions including the Kirkwoods of Ryan and the Robinson family of Iowa City sharing weekend visits.

Monticello Earl Shannon Bernard Locher Cedar Rapids Cascade Dubuque South Pacific Cascade American Legion Shannon Knights of Columbus Catholic Church

Will Burrichter Honored On His 82nd Birthday

Twenty two relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Burrichter to observe his 82nd birthday. A pot luck dinner was held with many Burrichter relatives and friends from Elmhurst Lost Nation Decorah Anamosa Chicago and Cascade. Several guests were unable to attend due to illness.

Will Burrichter Burricheer Lyle Burrichter Steven Dorothy Elmhurst Arthur Burrichter Ill Frank Ruggeberg Lavonne and Leyland Lost Nation George Burrichter Betty Ronnie Albert Dickman Martha Dickman Russell Hunt Decorah Emil Burrichter Otto Burrichter Anamosa

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County TB Group P. C. Williamson Lux Leghorn Land Hopkinton, Iowa Mac's V. L. McCurdy Naan Baaganin John Deere ED L. Vandurny Monticello, Iowa John Ana Rene Quality Farm Julie DeShaw Order of Rainbow Jacquelyn Nichols Hosfords County School Council Pythian Sisters Blanche E. Corwin FLSA Asec Crosley ACE Hardware Barbara O’rourke Kermit Kuhns Merle and Glenn J. C. James Rose Duart Delhi Charles Lambert Donald Grom LaVern School Ed Brokens Gary Greg Marion Dirks Mike Doug Richard Monk Pamela LaVern Schoon David and Danny Lena Clark Elwill Null Home George J. Smith George R. Smith Pfc Harold Shaffer Camp Polk C. D Mahlon Seehusen Madonna Carole Elizabeth Jurgens Waukon Ray Kreek Sylvia Koster of Farley Vernon Steiner John Cronin St. Louis, Mo Mrs Otto Smith Bill Smith Iowa City Kathryn Smith Ernest Benedict Roger Roy Michael Mrs. Grace Benedict Cap Arduser George Arduser Carl Monk Hulda Behrends James Thompson Maurice Thompson Buck Creek Ruth Roberts Muscatine Florence Roberts Stuart Lang Elmhurst, Ill L. H. Lang Bessie Jones Carrie Clark Margaret Breen Mary Becker Joe Freisinger West Union Robert Appleby Lester Appleby Earlville George Barnts E. A. Dart Phillip Dart Center Junction Frank Straub John McDonald Hospital A. J. Stoll Louis Stoll Eugene Adams Velma Winkler Ruth Ann Ray Adams John Camp of Bryant Henry Adams James Bone Indianapolis, Ind Ralph Bone W. C. Bone Indianapolis Ind Chauncey Robinson Donald Robinson Monona Ren Electrical Service Ponus Book Howard Kirkwood Ryan Dale Adams James Robinson Chauncey Robinson’s Martin Burrichter Joe Ringhofer Chicago, Ill Emil Riedel Lyle Ridenour Kelly McDowell Bud Willamon Shannon's Barber Shop Firestone Freese
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