Local confirmations and car registrations listed in county notes
Eleven youths will be confirmed at Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev. Andrew Mast leading. Palm Sunday confirmations follow at St Matthew's Lutheran with Rev. H L Adix and at Castle Grove Lutheran with Rev. H A Diers. County treasurer Don Ruhl licensed numerous 1947 cars, including Pontiacs Dodges Chryslers Studebakers Fords Plymouths and Kaisers for residents such as Kuntz Bodenhofer Shover Null and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Robert Arduse
Harry Bauman
Raymond
Paul Bader
John Behrends
Jack
Barbara Hoffman
Robert Lang
Mary Like
Gilbert Paulsen
Donna Smith
Andrew Mast
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Margaret Anne Albers
Lois Mae Caspers
Betty Jane Fass
Jean Helen Hoult
Joanne Gail Otten
Eleanor Mae Schoon
Stanley Virgil Bell
Duane Edward Dirks
James Irving Heiken
H. L. Adix
Castle Grove Lutheran Church
Jane Mardorf
Raymond Ehlis
Emil Ortgies
H. A. Diers
Don Ruhl
C. H. Kuntz
Monticello
Pontiac
John Bodenhofer
Anamosa
Dodge
Fred Shover
Chrysler
Earl J. Null
Studebaker
P. N. Hosch
Cascade
Ford
Delmar J. Cram
William H. Hoffman
W. K. Kennedy
Onslow
Reid National Corn Company
Plymouth
Howard K. Mackey
Olin
Chevrolet
Dr. C. G. Thomas
Howard Edwards
Howard Heneke
Wyoming
Henry Weseman
Harry R. Newman
Martelle
John Carstensen
Clarence
Kaiser
Leigh Crain
Lions and Rotary events highlight Monticello scene
Monticello Lions Club enjoyed a semi monthly dinner at the Monty Cafe with program chairman Darrell Blayney hosting guest S E Locher who spoke on FBI service in World War II. The group then attended a Camp Fire ceremony at the public school gym. The Monticello Rotary Club screened reels by Mayor Ray C Hoag including Cuba Central America and Monticello Centennial 1936. In court, Raymond Johnson a parole violator faced a state case filed March 25 by County Attorney C F Shimanek after his return from the reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jones County
Raymond Johnson
Johnson
Wapello
Mahaska
Monroe
West Port
Conn
Reformatory
C. F. Shimanek
Births at John McDonald Hospital This Week
The John McDonald hospital reported births: March 19 a girl to Donald and Mrs Huggins of Hopkinton. a boy to Walter and Mrs Miller of Monticello. March 20 a boy to Lynn and Mrs Hull of Hopkinton. March 23 a boy to Arthur and Mrs Husmann of Scotch Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Donald Huggins
Hopkinton
Walter Miller
Monticello
Lynn Hull
Arthur Husmann
Scotch Grove
Men Registered with Jones County Selective Service
Two youths registered last week under Mrs. Leo Holub, secretary of the Jones County Selective Service Office. Edward C. Homan of Oxford Junction and Allen W. Baugh of Anamosa are recorded as registrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Holub
Jones County
Marriage Licenses Issued Sparse in District Clerk Office
Only one marriage license was issued last week by the district court clerk. Dale Allen, 20, and Elda Oltmann, 17, both of Anamosa, received a license to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Dale Allen
Elda Oltmann
Anamosa
New Address for Armin Jacobs Stationed in Manila
S/Sgt. Armin B. Jacobs 37898675 reports a change of address to Holys and Base Service Sq PAMA (P) APO 714 c/o Postmaster San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armin Jacobs
Manila
Armin B. Jacobs
Holys
Base Service Sq
PAMA
APO
c/o
San Francisco
Calif
Monticello Express Wins Two Awards At Iowa Meet
The Monticello Express tied for third in overall standings at the Iowa Press association annual meeting, winning second place in both General Excellence and Typography contests. Anamosa Journal also earned two thirds and a second. Local editors praised Iowa papers’ quality while noting Eastern Iowa dominance in several categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Press Association
Monticello Express
Iowa
Anamosa Journal
The
Express
Minnesota
University of Iowa School of Journalism
Don Brown
Waseca
Minn.) Journal
Lake Mills Graphic
Mt. Vernon Hawkeye
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Pella Chronicle
Odebolt Chronicle
Guthrie County
Red Oak Express
Journal
Jackson County Sentinel
Maquoketa
Oakland Acorn
Monticello
Mt. Vernon Hawkeye Record
Express Publisher Receives Master Editor Honor in Iowa
Charles A. Coxsee of Monticello, editor and publisher of the Monticello Express, was named Master Editor and Publisher at the Iowa Press Association banquet in Des Moines. The award, one of three given, honors his long service, community impact, and leadership in state journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Charles
A. Doxsee
The
Express
Iowa Press Association
Des Moines
Leslie G. Moeller
University of Iowa School of Journalism
Fort Des Moines
Justin Barry
Cherokee Daily Times
Hoge Howard Sadler
Pella
Moeller
H. Ward Barnes
Eagle Grove Eagle
Coxsee
Bill
National Editorial Association
Monticello
Monticello Express
Charles A. Coxsee
Charles Barnett Sells Farley Home Press Retires
Charles C. Barnett longtime editor and publisher of the Farley Home Press has retired at 77 due to failing eyesight. He sold the paper to Herman Karen of Dubuque after a 60 year print career begun at 17. Thirty years ago he served as foreman on the Manchester Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Barnett
Farley Home Press
Herman Karen
Dubuque
Barnett
Manchester Press
Methodist Board Meets In Dr. Swift's Home
The official board of the Methodist church met at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Lester J. Swift last Monday evening. Church business was discussed and plans were laid for future activities. Mrs. Swift served refreshments at the close of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Lester J. Swift
Locher Buys Home on Linden Street Monticello
S. E. Locher has purchased the Carl Hodson residence at 416 South Linden Street Monticello from former owners Mr. and Mrs. Emil Rickless Hod son plans to remove from Monticello cello.
Fire trucks answer alarm after apartment heater blaze
Three fire engines responded to a 3 37 p m alarm Tuesday. No damage occurred and the fire was out before arrival. Mrs. Donald Atwood reported flames from the oil heater at her apartment above the National Tea store, possibly caused by a loose smoke pipe and a back draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Atwood
National Tea Store
Monticello Dog Licenses Arrive and Mailed to Buyers
City Clerk Rose Hines said dog licenses here have arrived after being on order since early November and have been mailed to purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello City
Rose Hines
Immunization Drive Set for Jones County Schools
The Jones County immunization program runs March 31 to April 5 offering small pox vaccine and diphtheria immunization at low cost. All children from infants to high schoolers and teachers may participate. Parents must sign a slip if accompanying. Monticello students meet April 1 at 9 30 a.m. at Monticello school. other towns use doctors offices or announced times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Public Health Council
Jones County Medical Society
Ruth D. Hurley
Monticello
Sacred Heart
Anamosa
Morley
Martelle
Wyoming
Onslow
Center Junction
Olin
Oxford Junction
Monticello Library Board Named and Schedule Noted
The Monticello public library operates daily from 1:30 to 5:30 and 7:00 to 8:30 except Sundays. The seven member board includes Boyd Shannon as president and Mrs. E H DeShaw secretary with Mrs Ross Baty, Mrs E H Huibregtse, Miss Mary Locher, E A Skelley, and D P Sutherland. Huibregtse and Locher head the book committee and Lent reading offerings include Abundant Living and Religion titles. New acquisitions include Baby Care by Dr Benjamin Sprock and Family Behavior by B V Cunningham along with But Look the Morn by McKinley Karter. The Egg and I remains the most popular book this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Public Library
Boyd Shannon
E. H. DeShaw
Ross Baty
E. H. Huibregdse
Mary Locher
E. A. Skelley
D. P. Sutherland
Huibregtse
Locher
Stanley Jones
Squier
Sailor
James Gordon
Gilkey
Harry Emerson
Fosdick
Ruth D. Hurley
Benjamin Sprock
New York City
B. V. Cunningham
Iowa
McKinley Karter
Webster City
First Robins Arrive in Monticello Backyards
The first robins of the season have arrived in Monticello. Mrs Huibregtse reported she has several robins in her backyard shivering from the cold. Fred Kay also saw robins in his rose garden the same morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
H. Huibregtse
Fred Kay
Raymond Allamand Loses Injured Eye at St Luke's
Raymond Allamand of Monticello had his injured right eye removed at St Luke's hospital after a steel wedge struck him in the eye while splitting posts on January 25. His parents Mr and Mrs Abe Allamand and sister Mary Lou visited him at the hospital Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Alamand
Monticello
St. Luke’s Hospital
Abe Allamand
Mary Lou
Raymond
Monticello School Board Reelects Leigh Clark President
The Monticello Independent School District board reelected Leigh Clark as president after recent elections. Two more school buses were ordered at a Monday meeting, bringing total orders to four, with delivery dates still uncertain. Rural schools may close once pupil transportation is secured. Teacher contracts for the coming year will be discussed at a later special meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Independent School District
Monticello
Leigh Clark
Install New Marquee On Monte Theatre
A new triangular marquee has been installed at the Monte Theatre replacing the old sign. The all electric sign shows the theatre name in large block letters with a lighted display for the movie title and cast. A new theatre type vacuum cleaner with a 20 foot hose was added for daily cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Monte Theatre
the Monte
Baptism of Everett Orville Tobiason Held at Parental Home
Everett Orville Tobiason was baptized Sunday evening at his parents Mr. and Mrs. Milo L. Tobiason’s home. Sponsors were Benhart H. Tobiason and Berdena K. Tobiason. The mother, Elfrieda A. Ortgies, was identified prior to marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Orville Tobiason
Milo L. Tobiason
Benhart H. Tobiason
Berdena K. Tobiason
Elfrieda A. Ortgies
County Dogs Laugh This One Off April Fools Fees
April Fools Day brings dog tax jokes in Monticello and Jones county. City and county officials add a 1 dollar penalty after April 1 for unlicensed dogs. City licenses cost 2 dollars for males and 5 dollars for females until April 1. county licenses are 3 dollars and 1 dollar. Delinquent penalties rise by 1 dollar per license. So far 66 city licenses have been sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jones County
Milwaukee Road Pays Its Taxes in Iowa This Week
The Milwaukee Road will pay its Iowa taxes this week with 56 counties receiving half of the 1946 tax bill totaling 731947.69. The payment, up from last year and 1944, will continue in September. Jones county gets 28976.97 as part of the proportional distribution. The railroad notes that rail taxes fund local government, schools, highways, and other public costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Iowa
Jones County
John Kurt 79 Dies at Cascade Home
John Kurt aged 79, a Cascade resident and retired farmer, bank director and stock buyer, died Monday at his home. A son, the Rev Karl Kurt of Vinton, celebrated a requiem mass at St. Mary’s Church. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, three sons, one sister, two brothers and 30 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kurt
Cascade
Karl Kurt
Vinton
St. Mary's Church
Ames Social Guests Visit Otio Smith Family
Mr and Mrs Joe Hotchkiss and family and Mrs Frank Bentley of Ames were guests of Mr and Mrs Otto Smith on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hotchkiss
Frank Bentley
Ames
Otto Smith
Monticello to Enter 52 Entries in Music Contest
Monticello will present 52 entries this week in the district music contest, including 18 vocal and 34 instrumental. Last year Monticello won 12 firsts and 17 seconds and aims to surpass previous highs with 1947 hopes. Substantial lists name soloists and ensembles across woodwinds, brass, strings, drums, and mixed choirs with Barbara Walker and Donna Beth Aitchison among leading performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Helgens
Ed Helgens
Monticello
Darrell
Jones County Fair
Express
Monti High
Irma Schoon
Joan Schneider
Helen Gerdes
Donna Beth Aitchison
Barbara Walker
Susan Stuhler
Dorothea Diers
Monticello High School
Clara Kehren
Doris Zimmerman
Roma Hoult
Monticello Plans Youth Center At Odd Fellows Building
Monticello organizes a youth center to be set up on the first floor of the Odd Fellows building on West First Street. Committees led by Dr Ray Fuller plan construction, elections, and a youth governing board chosen by Sacred Heart and public school representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Odd Fellows Building
West First Street
Ray Fuller
D. M. Bell
George Harris
Harold Scherrer
Jack Hayes
Bob Messerli
Earl H. DeShaw
Leigh Clark
Cecil Goettsch
Forrest Deischer
Joe Barron
Irving Hintz
Ruth Potter
Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart School
Plane Loses In Tussle With March Wind
The Aeronca plane owned by Carl Kintzle of Castle Grove was wrecked Tuesday morning when wind gusts tore it from its moorings at Gart ner field south of Monticello. The craft rose then fell over the fence into a ditch, damaging tail fuselage landing gear and wing fabric. Damage estimate unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeronca
Carl Kintzle
Castle Grove
Gartner
Monticello
Prull Buys Monticello Area Home For Investment
Henry Prull purchases the 11 room Maude Lightfoot house north of Monticello. Occupied by Mr and Mrs Charles Podhaski with a second floor apartment previously lived in by another family. He intends to continue farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Prull
Maude Lightfoot
Charles Podhaski
Prull
Monticello
Fun ornel for Mrs Carl Schmidt Sr In Rochelle NL
Mrs Chris Eileen and Albert Schmidt of Onslow attended the funeral services of their aunt Mrs Carl Schmidt Sr at Rochelle Newfoundland on Sunday afternoon. They returned home Tuesday after spending the forepart of the week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Eileen
Albert Schmidt
Onslow
Carl Schmidt
Rochelle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Iowa Press
By Bill Doxsee
Cc. A. Doxsee
Charles Barnett
Methodist Board
Swift
Library Board For
Robin
Raymond Allamand
Monte
Odd Fellows
Smith
Ray Stumbaugh
Mary Alice Wilcox
Karl Behrends
Miriam Young
Leona
Ann Zimmerman
Donna Aitchison
Audrey Schrader
Elizabeth Wilson
Marvin Jacobs
Bob Veitch
Minnie Otten
Horn
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Mar
Jory Hoffman
Jean Barnts
Marjorie Thomas
Joanne Wright
Joanne Otten
Shirley McCurdy
Evelyn Mead
Lois Guyan
Elizbeth Wilson
Esther Young
Charlotte Deischer
Fern Decker
Randall Ganfield
Betty Hoult
Paul Schneider
Betty Beebe
Junior Reid
Jane DeShaw
Janet Sinclair
June Lambert
Bob First
Dave Hamilton
Audrey Egger
Lavonne Fluckiger
Phyllis Cox
Dorothy Grant
Lyle Behrends
Vera Null
James Robinson
Paul Grossheim
Marjory Suett
Patty Podhaski
Don Newton
Dayton Yousse
Marileigh Clark
Kay Bender
Donna McCurdy
Marjorie Suett
David Hamilton
Paul Seehusen
Marjorie Luett
Madrigal
Paty Podhaski
Marileigh, Clark
Barbara
Minga
Marilyn Landis
Marjorie Liett
Kathleen Paulsen
Margie Paulsen
Bertha Plueger
Leona Smith
Carlene Winkler
Boys’ Glee Club
Don Bohlken
Ray Eiben
Dick Finson
Loren Freese
Bob Guyan
Loren
Loren Hayes
Bob Luett
Jim Robinson
Dick Williamson
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