Cattle Shipments and Local Safety Talks Reported
Rail yard to Chicago and Dubuque Stock Yards shipments list several individuals with car counts for cattle and hogs. Dan Steele urged Monticello Rotary and schools to promote safety education to reduce traffic accidents. Red Cross war fund drive nears its $7,500 goal with $5,738.20 raised. rural areas expected to contribute to cover the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Joe Reiter
Chris Reiter
Ed Reiter
P. N. Hosch
George Manternach
George E. Rickels
J. J. McGinn
Wilbur Cartano
Dubuque Packing Company
Dubuque
John Welter
Pete Hosch
Lloyd Hoffman
Harry Gerrets
Monticello
Red Cross
Franz Cohrt
Confirmation Class At Palm Sunday Service
Twelve youths of St Matthew's Lutheran Church were confirmed during Palm Sunday by Rev. H. L. Adix. Class members include Esther Gaylene Behrends Gladys Fass Doris Zimmerran Roma Hoult Lillian Fluckiger Irene Peterson Deloris Doden Harvey Hinrichs Lyle Behrends Ronald Lawrence Arthur Jurgensen and James Husman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
H. L. Adix
Esther Gaylene Behrends
Gladys Frieda Fass
Doris Evelyn Zimmerman
Roma Lee Hoult
Lillian LaVon Fluckiger
Irene Cecelia Peterson
Deloris Marie Doden
Harvey Fred Hinrichs
Lyle Elmer Behrends
Ronald Wayne Lawrence
Arthur William Jurgensen
James Henry Husman
Truck registrations record transfers in Monticello and Jones County
A 1946 Chevrolet truck was registered to Roy Like of Monticello in Don S. Ruhl's county treasurer office, sold by Mattiessen Auto and Supply. In the past week another truck, a 1945 International, was registered in Jones County to Fred H. Bohlken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Like
Monticello
Don S. Ruhl
Matthiessen Auto and Supply Company
Jones County
Fred H. Bohlken
Monticello League to Hold April 5 Meeting
Members of the Monticello Community Conservation league will meet at the Community building on Thursday April 5 Supper for members only at 7 30 followed by the election of officers for 1945 All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Two Marriage Licences Issued by District Court Clerks
Two marriage licenses were issued in the past week. E. Gilmore Hale and Sophia Oura, and William Orr Callahan aged 18 of Onslow with Agness Florence Donahue aged 17 of Cascade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the District Court
E. Gilmore
Hale
Sophia Oura
Olin
William Orr Callahan
Onslow
Agness Florence Donahue
Cascade
Selective Service Board Sets March Meeting Cancelation
The selective service board will meet Friday March 380 and cancel its April 2 meeting. Two 18 year olds registered last week are Earl Patrick Fagan and Kenneth A Schmidt Onslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
Earl Patrick Fagan
Kenneth A. Schmidt
Onslow
Divorce Action Filed in Jones County Court
A new divorce case was filed in Jones County district court by Carl N. Underwood against Mary Underwood of Anamosa. The petition cites cruel and inhuman treatment as grounds and notes the couple married January 1, 1925, in Anamosa and have a son, 19, serving in the military. the defendant is accused of illicit relations with a shoe salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Carl N. Underwood
Mary Underwood
Anamosa
Florist Clinic Draws Cedar Rapids Couples
Attenders Mr. and Mrs. B C Hall and Mrs. Cornelitta Steck joined a Florist clinic at the Roosevelt hotel in Cedar Rapids on Thursday March 22. The session offered styling tips for bouquets corsages and funeral sprays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Hall
Cornelitta Steck
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar ‘Rapids
Monticello Canning Plant Plans Open Amid War Demand
The Monticello canning factory will open this year to supply canned sweet corn for armed forces and affected countries. LeRoy Farmer urges farmers within Monticello's radius to grow 5 to 10 acres each to reach 1,000 total acres, aiding the food program during wartime. Carl Hodson resigns to join Anamosa reformatory canning operations. J LeRoy Farmer to oversee acreage and seed distribution until a new manager arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Farmer
Monticello
the Express
Funeral Service Held Friday For Mrs. F. Lubben
Mrs. Fred Lubben 37 died March 16 at Mercy hospital Anamosa. Funeral services at Zion Lutheran church Wayne township March 19 with Rev. F. H. Kehren. Burial at church cemetery. Survivors include husband six children parents one sister and three brothers with two newborn twins among the many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lubben
Zion Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
F. H. Kehren
Church
Lubben
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Clara Deloris Larson
Earl Larson
Raymond Cole
Eleanor Cole Day
Jean Rae
Lois Mae Cole
Edwin Frederick Lubben
James
John Lubben
Emil Pillard
Harold, Dale
Ray Larson
Mrs Margaret Arduser 74 Dies in Dubuque
Funeral services were held in Dubuque for Margaret Arduser 74 who died Sunday night after months of illness. Born May 14 1870 in Monticello she was adopted by Martin and Margaret Buol and lived in Dubuque over fifty years. She is survived by her husband three daughters three sons two brothers a foster sister and a foster brother. Her brother Joseph Wally preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Arduser
Dubuque
Arnold Buol
First Presbyterian Church
Kate Bardill
Len Buol
Monticello
Joseph Wally
Sgt. Eugene First Is Wounded In Pacific
Mr. and Mrs. Walter First learned from an army chaplain at a Philippine evacuation hospital that their son, Staff Sgt. Eugene First, was wounded by machine gun fire between March 4 and March 12. The injuries affected his head, back, and right foot. He is grandson of B. E. Firat of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Philippines
Eugene
B. E. Firat
Monticello
Funeral Service Held for J Podhaski in Waterloo and Monticello
Joseph F. Podhaski 74 former Monticello resident died March 21 after a week long illness in a Waterloo hospital. Funeral services were held in Waterloo March 23, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery Monticello. Survived by two wives Mamie and Edith, six children Charles Grace Roy Floyd Harry Ella, 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One brother Edward Podhaski also survives. Additional relatives attended from Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Podhaski
Monticello
Waterloo
Oakwood Cemetery
Waterloo Methodist
Mr. Podhaski
F. J. Podhaski
District Court Decrees Move Through Jones County
The Jones county district court issued several decrees last week including a partition action Arthur Lister versus Margaret L Gordon and Fred Gordon with property appraisal and partition. James Rem ley versus Clyde N Price Lucille Price saw a default against the plaintiff and tenants protected from disturbance. Leland Rouse versus Foss Davis warden of the reformatory concluded habeas corpus with the plaintiff found not insane and discharged. John Van Essen who escaped Oakdale prison camp pled to escape and received a five year term to run after his current sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Arthur Lister
Margaret L. Gordon
Fred Gordon
James Remley
Clyde N. Price
Lucille Price
G. K. Thompson
Leland Rouse
Foss Davis
Reformatory
John van Essen
Oakdale
Heiserman
Gladys Skelley Named for Cedar Rapids Drive
Gladys Skelley daughter of Mr and Mrs James Skelley is chosen as a volunteer for a house to house canvass as part of the United National Clothing Collection drive opening in Cedar Rapids on April 1. She is city editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Skelley
James Skelley
United National Clothing Collection
Cedar Rapids
Miss Skelley
Miller In France Brings Brother News To Monticello Express
Pfc. Ben Miller formerly of the Monticello Express mechanical department is now in the infantry in France. He recently learned he is within a short distance of his brother, Pfc. Arden Miller, a surgeon's mate, also serving in France, with rifle and gear noted in a brief report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ben Miller
Monticello Express
Pfc
Arden‘ Miller
Sige
Insulation Overcharges Hit Monticello Homes
Local lumber yard dealers warn residents of inflated prices for insulated brick siding by outside firms. The firms quote lump sums of 900 to 1100 dollars for about 20 squares of material, versus a Monticello dealer offer of 400 dollars for first class material and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Monticello
Aquare
Davenport
Payroll Savings Honor Roll Told For January
January payroll savings honor roll highlights Jones county leading with many firms reporting 100 percent participation and others above 10 percent. Notable entries include Anamosa Reliance Manufacturing Iowa Liquor Control Store 85 and Soil Conservation Service 13.5 percent. Monticello firms such as Franklin Equipment 11.6 and Stuhler's Grocery. Onslow Calhlin Hurst Produce Onslow Lumber 11.5. Scotch Grove Balster operations 20 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Endeavor
R. A. Naylor
Anamosa
Reliance Manufacturing Company
Iowa Liquor Control Store
U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service
Martello
Farmers’ Cooperative Elevator Company
Monticello
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Franklin Equipment Company
Monticello Express
Monticello State Bank
N. W. Bell Telephone
Stuhler’s Grocery
U. S. Post Office
Onslow
Onslow Savings Bank
Oxford Junction
Iowa Liquor Control
Scotch Grove
Baister’s Implement and Parts Company
Arend Balster Stores
Farmers’ Grain Company
Funeral Rites Held For Oelwein Native Anna Kuper
Anna Kuper of Oelwein Iowa died March 22 1945 in Rochester Minnesota after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev H C Schiffer at Zion Lutheran Church Oelwein with burial in Spangler Cemetery Buchanan County. Attending from nearby communities were Mr and Mrs John B Brokens Monticello Mr and Mrs Will Brokens Monticello Mr and Mrs Fred Brokens Center Junction and Mrs Peter Janett Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Brokens
Monticello
Anna Kuper
Oelwein
Kuper
Germany
Rochester
Minn
H. C. Schiffer
Zion Lutheran Church
Spangler
Buchanan County
Will Brokens
Fred Brokens
Center Junction
Peter Janett
Cedar Rapids
Fire at Nichols Home Damages Stove and Rooms
Local fire department responded to an alarm at the Jud Nichols residence Sunday afternoon. Grease from lard rendering in a gas stove ignited a blaze, causing severe stove damage and smoke-darkened rooms. firefighters contained the fire with an extinguisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Nichols
Nichols Home
Jones County Court Term Opens April 2
The next term of the Jones County district court will open at Anamoso Monday April 2 with Judge J E Heiserman presiding. Assignment marks at 1 30 p m April 5 and petit jurors summoned for 10 a m April 9. The term is expected to be short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Anamoss
J. E. Heiserman
Mrs. Emil Bartosh Enlists in Red Cross Service
Mrs. Emil Bartosh former Gladys Howland daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Howland of Monticello will leave for Washington DC on April 1 to enter Red Cross training The six weeks training precedes assignment as recreation worker at a domestic hospital Her husband Captain Emil Bartosh was killed in action in Germany November 17 and awarded the Silver Star posthumously She has a brother Staff Sgt Carl Howland with a radar unit in Bermuda
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Bartosh
Gladys Howland
Luther Howland
Monticelo
Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Bartosh
Collins Radio Company
Cedar Rapids
Germany
Funeral for Anna Aldrich set in Monticello church
Anna Eliza Aldrich died March 28 at McDonald hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at First Presbyterian church in Monticello with Dr. William J. Grossheim officiating and burial in Oakwood cemetery. Born September 24, 1861 in Long Island New York she moved to Montana? followed by years of family details and numerous survivors including six sons and five daughters and 28 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Eliza Aldrich
First Presbyterian Church
Monticello
William J. Grossheim
Oakwood Cemetery
McDonald Hospital
Aldrich
Robert
Margaret Topping
Long Island
N.Y
Bowen's Prairie
Anna Eliza Topping
Leonard Aldrich
William
Samuel
Fred
Charles
Valsett
Ore
Alfred
Henry
Anna Darrow
Miranda Fowler
Cedar Rapids
Hazel
National Clothing Drive Set for Jones County
Postmaster Dr. M F Hogan of Monticello reports a wire from Henry J Kaiser national chairman of the United National Clothing collection naming nominating chairmen for Jones county. Mrs Byr on Abel heads the north and Mrs Hazel Cash the south with plans for local committees across towns churches clubs and veterans groups. April is the drive month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hogan
Monticello
Henry J. Kaiser
United National Clothing Collection
New York City
Hogan
Jones County
Byron Abel
Hazel Cash
Express
Pythian Sisters Hold Anniversary Temple Meeting
A group of Pythian Sisters attended a special meeting of the Pythian Sister Temple in Central City on Tuesday evening. The gathering marked the temple's first anniversary with attendees including Mrs. Milton Stott Mrs. Otto Kucera Mrs. James Hollar Mrs. Lloyd Pickett Mrs. Elmer Coon Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Cass Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins Mrs. Lee Irelang Mrs. L. R. Hoag Mrs. Claude Appleby Mrs. John Luck and Mrs. R. C. Hoag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sister Temple
Central City
Temple
Milton Stott
Otto Kucera
James Hollar
Lloyd Pickett
Elmer Coon
M. J. Cass
Elizabeth Hopkins
Lee Irelang
L. R. Hoag
Claude Appleby
John Luck
R. C. Hoag
Jones County Sends 69 Men for Pre Induction Exams
The Jones County selective service board will escort 69 farmers and workers to Jefferson Barracks Missouri for pre induction examinations next Monday April 2. If passed and deemed releasable they will be processed for service. Two men already left for Fort Snelling Minnesota to enter the armed services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Selective Service Board
Jefferson Barracks
Jones County
National Selective Service
Armed Services
Fort Snelling
Minn
Richard Petersen
Olin
Gail P. Catlett
Oxford Junction
Anamosa
Carl G. Schoon
Byron FE. Thompson
Donald D. Axline
Arnold D. Steenhoek
William P. Hartwig Jr
Harvey G. Siebels
Leonard P. Holub
John A. Lubben
John R. Ketelsen
Elmer R. Wink
Lawrence R. Larson
Louis W. Gerdes
Earl J. Edwards
Russell L. Etten
William D. Norton
Joseph E. Gorius
Donald L. Gray
Melvin E. Wells
Wyoming
Kermit W. Usher
Robert F. Nowachek
Donald D. L. Brunscheen
Roy L. Tompkins
Robert E. Fishwild
Creston
Roy B. Moore
Monticello Mon Monticello
Elmer J. Holmes
Louis E. Rigby
Paul F. Caspers
Vince T. Kelchen
Milo L. Tobiason
Donald M. Tobiason
Richard C. Tjaden
Edwin J. Caspers
Herbert B. Herren
Roy W. Null
Lee FE. Mohr
Robert J. Holub
Lost Nation
Julious L. Deryneh
Charles H. Eggert
Center Junction
Langworthy
Edmund P. Wilken
Amber
Dale R. Danneman
Milwaukee Road Pays Iowa Taxes
The Milwaukee Road paid its Iowa taxes on Tuesday March 27 with Jones county receiving 24414.45 as its share. Treasurers of 56 counties where the road operates got checks for the first half of the 1944 tax bill totaling 584950.06. The balance will be paid in September to support public schools and local government costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Iowa
Jones County
Cartoon books to be sent by schools for hospitals
Rural schools are urged to mail cartoon books to Miss Ina Cruise, Monticello, chairman of the Junior Red Cross. She also requests extra yarn or odd lots to be sent to her for making afghans by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Cruise
Monticello
Miss Cruise
Red Cross
Playing Cards Requested for Schick Veterans Help
Monticello and surrounding area residents are asked to donate decks of playing cards in good condition or new packs. Bring contributions to F. J. Kay drug store to forward to Schick hospital Clinton for wounded veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
F. J. Kay
Kay
Schick Hospital
Clinton
Sgt Ray Juilfs Killed in Germany in World War II
Mr and Mrs Garrett Juilfs learn their son, 22 year old Sergeant Raymond Juilfs, First Army, was killed in Germany on February 26. He left a wife Darlene Hamer of Anamosa and an infant son Jimmie Ray. He had seven siblings and several relatives in the service. He joined December 26 1942 and went overseas September 1948, with two furloughs home. Memorial services will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Juilfs
Set
Raymond Juilfs
Germany
First Army
Sgt. Juilfs
Darlene Hamer
Anamosa
Jimmie Ray
Fita Jacobsen
Owatonna
Minn
Ann Potter
Wac
Mabel Juilis
Fort Bliss
Texas
Pfe
John Juilfs
France
Berneice Mead
Onslow
Edwin Juilfs
Donald Juilfs
Fort Ord
Calif
Juilfs
Leigh Clark Elected Head of School Board
The Monticello school district board of education met and approved the March 12 election results. Leigh Clark was elected president for the ensuing year and Riess G. Stuhler continued as a member. Contracts were tendered to teachers for 1945-46 with returns due April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Monticello
Charles E. Podlaski
Leigh Clark
Riess G. Stuhler
Clark
the Express
Cramer Receives Agronomy Degree at Iowa State College
Loren William Cramer son of Mr and Mrs F C Cramer of Castle Grove township was among 69 graduates at Iowa State College Ames in the winter quarter exercises held last Friday March 23 He earned a bachelor of science in agronomy Dean H V Gaskill conferred the degrees and gave the commencement address Mr and Mrs F C Cramer and Mr and Mrs William Reade of Onslow attended the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren William Cramer
F. C. Cramer
Castle Grove Township
Iowa State College
Ames
Cramer
H. V. Gaskil
Division of Science
William Reade
Onslow
Publishers Attend Maquoketa Meeting in Iowa
Newspaper publishers from eastern Iowa gathered at the American Legion hall in Maquoketa for a district meeting. The event opened with a noon luncheon sponsored by the Maquoketa Sentinel and Maquoketa Community Press. James W. McCutcheon presided as past Iowa Press Association president. C A Coxsee spoke on new Iowa newspaper legislation, and A Joe Kelly attended with three delegates chosen to represent eastern Iowa at an April 6 Des Moines meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
American Legion Hall
Maquoketa
Maquoketa Sentinel
Maquoketa Community Press
Iowa Press Association
James W. McCutcheon
Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record
C. A. Coxsee
Monticello Express
A. Joe Kelly
Anamosa Journal
State Association
Des Moines
McCutcheon
Kelly
Doxsee
Jungle Beasts Planned for Jones County Fair 1945
The Jones County Fair directors outlined acts for the August event. Featured numbers include Professor Keller with African jungle beasts, Harry Froeboess on a 90 foot high pole, the White Horse Troop with 20 riders and eight horses, Clyde Miller's M Bar rodeo, and Glyde Schneieder as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Fair Association
Monty Cafe
Jones County Fair
Professor Keller
Harry Froeboess
Charles Brugge
John and
Jorie Armstrong
Hendersons
White Horse
WLS
Clyde Miller
Klines
Glyde Schneider
Monticello
Yanks
Good Friday Services Scheduled With Guest Speaker
Bishop Charles W. Brashares of Des Moines will speak at Good Friday services in the community building tomorrow March 30. Businesses are asked to close 1:45 to 3 allowing employees to attend. Miss Marjorie Tullis of Chicago, Cornell College senior at Mount Vernon, will perform a violin number in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Brashares
Des Moines
Marjorie Tullis
Chicago
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Ruth Ann Bender Named to ILS.T.C. Honor Roll
Ruth Ann Bender daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Hoag was honored for academic achievement at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Fifty four students earned winter quarter honor roll status by carrying fourteen or more hours and achieving a 3.33 GPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Bender
H. A. Hoag
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Pfc Sloan Visits Parents During Furlough at Monticello
Pfc Raymond Sloan of the medical corps arrives at the Jefferson Barracks reception center on March 24 and spends his furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Arnold Gehrer route 3 Monticello. He has been overseas 86 months and earned the furlough through the rotation plan after participating in major battles with his unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Raymond Sloan
Medical Corps
Jefferson Barracks
Arnold Gehrer
Route 3
Monticello
Sloan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rotary Club
Dan Steele
State Safety Council
County Fair Board
J. L. Farmer
Herman Oaken
Frederick H. Kehren
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pvt
Oaken
Belgium
F. Lubben
Eugene First
Pacific
J. Podhaski
J. Nichols
E. Bartosh
Anna E. Aldrich
Pythian Meeting
Toff
Schick
Sgt
Ray Juilfs
Loren Cramer
ISC
ILS
T.C
Pfc. Sloan
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