One Man's Expressions- Tennis in Monticello Deserves More Play
A Monticello column urges greater tennis participation citing two public courts, affordable gear, and adult and youth programs. It discusses night play, summer recreation efforts led by Coach Leo Cabalka, and the need for spectator interest to grow despite limited high school support.
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Monticello
Leo Cabalka
Leo
Express Office
Dick Seixas
Maureen Connolly
Monticello Student Among 17 For New Honors Scholarships
Eldon Benedict of Monticello is among 17 high school seniors from four states who completed tests at the University of Dubuque to qualify for the first of newly established honors scholarships. Applicants rank in the upper 10 percent of their classes and scholarships may cover up to full tuition.
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Eldon Benedict
Monticello
University of
Cedar Rapids Camera Club Seeks Color Slide Contest Entries
Monticello area residents are invited to enter a color slide contest sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Y Camera Club. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28. Application blanks available from Mrs. B. B. Morrison at 1506 First Avenue N.E. Cedar Rapids.
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Monticello
Cedar Rapids
B. B. Morrison
First Avenue N.E
Fish dying in Maquoketa river south of Delhi after dam
Reports say striped bass silver bass and other fish are dying as water turns brown above the Interstate power dam near Delhi. At Bailey’s Ford bridge trout are scarce due to clear water. rain is needed to muddy and improve fishing conditions.
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Maquoketa
Interstate
Delhi
Bailey’s Ford Bridge
Monticello Residents Visit in Frank Wright Home
Monticello neighbors Mrs Loren Francis of Monmouth and Mrs Julius Behnke of Wyoming spent March 17 at the Frank Wright home. Mary Ann Kuriger of Omaha visited over the March 17 weekend with her parents the Bernard Kurigers.
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Loren Francis
Monmouth
Julius Behnke
Wyoming
Frank Wright
Mary Ann Kuriger
Omaha
Bernard Kurigers
Leonard Family Rents O'Rourke Farm 27 Years Near Monticello
The Leonard family has farmed the 160 acre Louis Leonard Place for 27 years from the John O Rourke estate. Located nine miles northwest of Monticello in Castle Grove, the operation includes Holstein cattle and 30 sows. The hog house is three years old and all structures are well maintained and recently painted.
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Louis Leonard
Louis Jamieson
Vincent Donovan
Leonards
John O'Rourke
Monticello
Castle Grove
Leonard
Family of Five Relocate from Eight-Room Farm Home
The Leonards raised three sons in an eight room modern farm house. John Jr Bob and Marcus are now married and live away from home. The farm has water piped to the barn hog shed and chicken house.
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Leonards
John, Jr
Bob
Marcus
Deckers of Bernard Honored on Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Decker of Bernard were honored Sunday evening at a family dinner marking their anniversary with relatives and neighbors in Bernard.
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Deckers of
Bernard
Lawrence Decker
Anniversary Celebration at Poplar Heights Monticello
A couple celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary at Poplar Heights in Monticello. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hirtz, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Connolly, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Clem McDermott, Sally Jean and Betty Decker, Carl Hirtz of Bernard, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Devaney of Monticello, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Gross of Cascade.
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Poplar Heights
Monticello
Leo Hirtz
Ralph McCarthy
Joe Connolly
Earl Decker
Clem McDermott
Sally Jean
Betty Decker
Carl Hirtz
Bernard
Bob Devaney
Wilfred Gross
Cascade
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