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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

5

Salvation Army Picks Local Heads for Annual Finance Drive

The Salvation Army service unit committee led by chairman C. L. Goettsch and treasurer Miss Nella W. Hoffman plans a fund raising campaign to support local welfare needs and regional services. Funds support clothing for school children dental optical and medical aid family welfare and hospital maternity and veteran services among others with proceeds split between local programs and regional disaster and emergency reserves.

Salvation Arm Service Unit Committee C. L. Goettsch Nella W. Hoffman Monticello State Bank Goettsch Salvation Army A. S. Thomas Monticello Salvation Army Service W. K. Coxsee Mark F. Hogan James Hollar Karl M. Keyes Clarence Matthiessen Frank E. Patterson Sam Schuetz

Reid National Corn Co Dissolves At Special Stockholders Meet

At a special meeting in Anamosa Iowa Reid National Corn Company voted to dissolve with assets to be distributed to stockholders. The firm had affiliations with United Hybrids and Shenandoah headquarters. A separate note mentions Tin Hat Judy Merkel of Remsen getting a tin pail stuck on her head during play and freed by her father with tin snips.

Reid National Corn Company Anamosa Iowa Reid Company United Hybrids Shenandoah Judy Merkel Remsen Judy

How To Fight Weeds In 48

The article explains using ester forms of 2 4 D to kill tough weeds and brush with faster action. It notes esters work best on roadside, ditch bank, and fence row weeds, and require oil when treating tough perennials. Use one quart per 25 gallons diesel for noncrop sites and dilute in water for in crop spraying.

the Express Town State College Extension Service Jones County Iowa State College E. P. Sylvester

Fire foils gasoline spill in Osage scare

At Osage last week two men narrowly escaped with their lives when their clothes drenched in gasoline caught fire while emptying a gasoline truck into a reservoir. Luther Seeber of Osage and the Clear Lake truck driver escaped after Seeber pulled an electric switch. The driver moved the truck away. the bulk plant burned but neither man was hurt.

Osage Luther Seeber Clear Lake

Administratrix Notice in Jones County Iowa 1948

Bevalena Helgens appointed administratrix of Harvey H Helgens estate by Jones County District Court. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and timely and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 19 1948. Attorney C F Shimanek 413 4.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Harvey H. Helgens Anamosa A. D Bevalena Helgens C F. Shimanek George Joseph Ferring Kenneth F. Ferring E. W. Brashaw

Scotch Grove 4-H Plans Dubuque Plant Tour for August

Scotch Grove 4-H club met April 19 at the Paulsen home with Don Schrader presiding. Members voted to tour the John Deere plant in Dubuque in August. Lunch was served by Wayne Willing Workers. The Wayne Willing Workers reorganization session at Patricia Gerdes home featured eight members two leaders and three parents with officer elections and an apron demonstration. Music and refreshments followed by Mrs. Gerdes. Lovell All Stars meet at Turnis Brothers home with 16 members and two visitors. Bob Turnis spoke on seed oats and George Leytem discussed farm safety and accident prevention.

Scotch Grove Ronald John Paulsen Emil Paulsen Don Schrader Dubuque John Deere Wayne Willing Workers Wayne Willing Workers Club Patricia Gerdes Gerdes Lovell All Stars Turnis Brothers Bob Turnis George Leytem

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