Memorial Poppy Day Set in Monticello
The Memorial poppy sale is organized with Mrs Herman Hoffman and Mrs Donald Morey as chairmen for the American Legion auxiliary. Mrs Ray Mond Clark Sr heads the Buddy poppy sale for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Junior American Legion auxiliary and others will handle distribution. Proceeds support veterans in hospitals across the state and aid veteran rehabilitation and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Herman; Hoffman
Donald Morey
American: ‘Legion Auxiliary
Sale
Ray Mond' Clark
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion Auxiliary
Licensees for 11 cars include Doodle Bug scooter
County treasurer issued licenses for 11 new cars this week. A Doodle Bug scooter was licensed to Mrs. Florence Helms of Monticello, among new owners listed as Ralph Willimack, Olin Pontiac, E. F. Kleineck of Wyoming Dodge, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Helms
Monticello
Ralph
Willimack
Olin
Pontiac
E. F
Kleineck
Wyoming
Dodge
Durbrow
Bros. Canning Company
Willys
Anamosa Lumber Company
Anamosa, International
G.I. Tuetken
Langworthy
Chevrolet
Tjaden Brothers
Onslow
Emlin McNamara
Buick
Rodger Cummings
P. N. Hosch
Cascade
Chrysler
Bertha Locher
James Moran
Five Couples Receive Marriage Licenses This Week
The District Court Clerk's office issued licenses to five couples this week, including Raymond R. Behrends and Dorothy Danneman, both from Monticello, and Ruth Ellen Lange with LaVerne Engelbart of Amber. Also licensed were Donald V. Morton of Cedar Rapids with Ruth Ellen Lange, Leola Nemitz of Anamosa, and Arthur O’Rourke of Monticello with Phyllis Rodas of Anamosa, plus Charles R. Jordan of Washington D C. with Nora Ann Cusher of Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court Clerk's Office
Raymond R. Behrends
Monticello
Dorothy Danneman
Amber
Donald V. Morton
Cedar Rapids
Ruth Ellen Lange
LaVerne Engelbart
Leola Nemitz
Anamosa
Arthur O'Rourke
County Health Board Deliberates Nurse Position
A Jane County health meeting in Urban Wyoming presided by the board addressed cancer drive Red Cross and TB work. Thirty county health workers attended as plans to secure a county health nurse were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane County
Urban
Wyoming
Shidbaak
Red, Cross
Confirmation Service At Pentecost For Six Youths
Six youths from the Evangelical and Reformed church received confirmation and first communion during Sunday morning Pentecost service at 10 30 led by Rev. John Baumann. The confirmands were Margaret Schneiter Arva Meyer Helen Yossi Sally Hoff man Herbert Husmann and Arthur Burrichter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical and Reformed Church
John Baumann
Margaret Schneiter
Arva Meyer
Helen Yossi
Sally Hoffman
Herbert Husmann
Arthur Burrichter
Births Reported at McDonald Hospital This Week
The John McDonald hospital records births for May 12 to May 18 listing five newborns. Leslie Freeze and spouse of Hopkinton welcomed a boy on May 12. Elmer Streeper and spouse of Anamosa welcomed a boy on May 13. Vernon Meier and spouse of Monticello welcomed a boy on May 14. Howard Payne and spouse of Monticello welcomed a boy on May 18. Lucian Bearce and spouse of Onslow welcomed a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Leslie Freeze
Hopkinton
Elmer Streeper
Anamosa
Vernon Meier
Monticello
Howard Payne
Lucian Bearce
Onslow
Youth Center Event Sponsored By Campfire Group
Mrs. E H DeShaw and Campfire members sponsor Saturday evening activities at the Youth Center with planned games varied entertainment and lunch served for all young people. Last week the Center was sponsored by homont s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. DeShaw
Homont’s
Rotary Dinner Meeting Led by Cecil Goettsch
The Rotary Club held its dinner meeting Monday with Cecil Goettsch in charge. Guest John H. Wehrley of Beecher Illinois attended, and Dr. Robert Savage will speak at next week's gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Cecil Goettsch
John H. Wehrley
Beecher, Ill
Robert Savage
Monticello Mayor Warns Boys With Air Rifles
Mayor Clarence J. Matthiessen warned Monticello boys using air rifles. He said they will not be allowed to shoot songbirds break windows or lamp bulbs with their guns. The note references past incidents and urges responsible use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Matthiessen
Monticello
Sacred Heart Graduates Five
The Very Reverend Monsignor M J Martin will deliver the commencement address at Sacred Heart church at 730 Sunday evening May 30. Rev Eugene Lorenz will present diplomas to Jean Marie Howie Georgie Mae Minnis Joyce Oeschger Barbara Redmond and Yvonne Wolf. The choir will sing Jesus Keep Me Close to Thee and the litany and Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart will follow. Benediction will close the ceremony. The senior class picnic was held at A Little Bit of Heaven at Davenport Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Martin
Fillmore
Loras College
Sacred Heart Church
Eugene Lorenz
Jean Marie Howie
Georgie Mae Minnis
Joyce Oeschger
Barbara Redmond
Yvonne Wolf
Jesus
Davenport
Grand Jury Recall Notices Sent By Jones County Sheriff
The Jones County Sheriff Henry Eichhorn sent recall notices for grand jury duty to Monday at 10 a.m. in a list of recalled jurors. Names include Minnie Butler and G. M. Brainerd among others from Monticello Anamosa Olin Wyoming Morley Center Junction Cascade Onslow and Hale areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Henry Eichhorn
Monticello
Minnie Butler
Louis Heeren
Herman Tietken
F. M. West
Anamosa
G. M. Brainerd
Boyd Brant
Robert Deyo
Florence Hale
F. W. Hein
Leonard Kettleson
Wes Marek
Wilma Westphal
Olin
Irma Ballou
Arno Lawson
Willard McDonald
Ruth Sieveka
Wyoming
Henry Brunscheen
George Herzberger
EB F. Kleineck
Mildred Cook
Morley
John Grant
Center Junction
Urban Green
Cascade
Erma Paulsen Onslow
Frank Zaruba
Hale
Supervisors Let Seven Road Contract Units
Jones County Board of Supervisors let seven road surfacing and maintenance projects this week. Four firms bid. B. L. Anderson Company Cedar Rapids won two units, H. C. Weaver Inc Des Moines won one, and Kenneth Robinson Tipton secured the remaining four units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Jones County Board of Supervisors
B. L. Anderson Company
Cedar Rapids
H. C. Weaver, Inc
Des Moines
Kenneth Robinson
Tipton
New Civil and Criminal Actions Filed in District Court
Court records show 10 new cases filed since last Wednesday. Petersen seeks a writ of attachment for Leo Har ford over a $750 auto damage claim from May 7, 1948. Monticello State Bank seeks $205 plus costs from Eugene F. Haas on a defaulted promissory note. Kidwell sues Dr J B Conlin and Gladys Conlin for $1,360.90 for plumbing work, with a counterclaim for $5,290 for damages. Walshs sue J M Parks et al for title quieting. Tegeler seeks damages from Edward Burke Jr for a Dec 24 auto accident totaling $20,644.74. O'Shea seeks $9,200. Tegeler $7,284.74. Bernadette Tegeler $4,160. Three Jones County cases allege escape from Anamosa Men’s Reformatory on Feb 24, 1948 involving Raymond Smith Russell Drew Clifford Bauslough and Mrs D M Bell and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Leo Harford
Petersen
Monticello State Bank
Eugene F. Haas. Kidwell
James E. Kidwell
J.M. Parks
Melvin o!Shea
James ‘O'Shea
Ralph Tegeler
Bernadette
Tegeler
Edward Burke, Jr
Anamosa
O’shea
Bernadette Tegeler
Jones County
C. F. Shimanek
State of
Iowa
Raymond Smith
Russell, Drew
Clifford Bauslough
Jones County Board of Review finishes assessment review
The Jones County Board of Review concluded its work reviewing county assessment roles. Since May 2 the board met daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and heard protests from taxpayers in Wayne Scotch Grove Lovell Castle Grove and Richland townships. The board will continue adjourned sessions at Olin Wyoming Memorial Building Monticello and Anamosa through May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arend Balster
County Board of Review
C. Hartman
Anamosa
H. E. Levien
Olin
Mr. Balster
Scotch Grove
W. W. Bronson
Wyoming
R. C. Hoag
Monticello
L. T. Lorenzen
W. B. Clark
Express
Jones County Board of Review
H. E. Levsen
Ray C. Hoag
Wayne
Lovell
Castle Grove
Richland
Memorial
Monticello Chamber Plans Second Bargain Days
Monticello Chamber of Commerce and local merchants plan another pair of Bargain Days after strong customer response to April events. Promotion Chairman Arch Edwards announced June 4 and 5 as the sale dates with merchants noting savings from bulk buying and special orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Monticello
Miller Begins Construction of New IH Building in Monticello
Roy Miller starts excavation for a new International Harvester prototype building south of the railroad tracks on highway 151 to house Miller Implement Company. The one story 98 by 96 foot shop and 40 by 80 foot warehouse will include a through-drive truck dock and a front glass wall with IH column emblem, with radiant heat and a 9 room home nearby. Construction is by Ed Guetzke, with W W Winistorfer building another nearby home and Scotch Grove Nursery handling landscaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
International Harvester
Miller Implement Company
Highway 151
Roy Miller
Millers S Will
Ed Guetzke
Earlville
Scotch Grove Nursery
Express Publisher Remains in Critical Condition
Charles A. Coxsee publisher of the Monticello Express remains in critical condition at John McDonald Hospital Monticello after brain tumor surgery in Rochester on April 12. He was returned to Des Moines then to St Mary's Rochester and has not been back at the office since March 25 excursion to Excelsior Springs Missouri. Visitors other than family are not permitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles, A. Coxsee
Monticello Express
John, McDonald Hospital
Monticello
Rede
Rochester
the Express
Coxsee
Excelsior Springs
Des Moines
St. Mary's Hospital
Chamber Plans 75 Car Parking Lot for Monticello
Dick Long president of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce says plans are moving forward for a 75 car parking lot for the city. The chamber coordinates with the city council and will announce the location soon. A fly control committee meeting will be held tomorrow to finalize a local program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Long
Monticello
Car fire damages Ray Echternacht’s vehicle
Ray Echternacht's car caught fire Tuesday afternoon at his home. Interior upholstery and wiring suffered about $150 in damage from a blaze likely started by defective wiring. Firefighters used high pressure fog on the farmers' truck to extinguish the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Echternacht
Monticello Stores to Close May 31 for Sinoritt Day
Mantle announces all Monticello stores will be closed Monday May 31 for Sinoritt Day services. Housewives are urged to plan ahead and avoid shopping that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Notice to Double Parkers in Monticello District
An official notice in the Express prohibits any double parking in the Monticello business district for longer than five minutes. Mayor Co J Matthiessen signed the notice this week warning of prosecution under the city ordinance for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
Monticello
Co. J. Matthiessen
Orlando Curtis Dies Suddenly
Funeral services for Orlando C. Curtis of Des Moines who died suddenly while visiting his sister Mrs. A M Black were held at Goettsch funeral home. Burial at Oakwood. Survivors include his wife Lulu Lyons and two sons. Numerous relatives attended from across Iowa and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando C. Curtis
Des Moines
A. M. Black
Goettsch
Oakwood
William J. Grossheim
Paul. Black
Lewis’ Millard
Lewis Vernon
Burl Walton
Lyle Hosford
Clarence Hosford
Orlando Curtis
Monticello
Charles Curtis
Lulu Yyons
Kansas City
Long Beach
Calif
Clair Curtis
Fort Knox
Conrad Curtis
Cecil Curtis
Sylvia Lyons
Troy Mills
Morley
Lewis Millard
Central City
Lloyd Sexton
Maquoketa
Guy Hyde
Harry Hertink
Oskaloosa
Lois Ruggeberg
H. C. Wills
Quasqueton
Edith Curtis
Hubert Curtis
Dubuque
J. C. Droxel
Stanley Droxel
41 Seniors Will Graduate Friday
Clyde Parker, superintendent of the Cedar Rapids schools, will give the commencement address at 8 o'clock Friday evening May 21 in the high school auditorium. The program includes band, choir, and diploma presentation with the class of 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Parker
Cedar Rapids
Elgar
F. H. Kehren
Charles
Mendelssohn
Deep Purple
Gershwin
Marvin Jacobs
the Sierras
Bennet
The
Bluebirds
Leontovich
Bach
Boyd Shannon
E. H. Huibregtse
Andrew Mast
Donna Beth Aitchison
James Joseph Bader
Dorothy Lee Behrends
Elfriede Ann Behrens
Mifred Sheridan Claus
Phyllis Marilyn Cox
Betty Lou Craig
Charlotte Hoag Deischer
Gerald Wilken Dirks
Maldean Clarice Dirks
Audrey Jean Egger
Lucretia Ann Fairbanks
Robert Miles
Donald George Hagen
Evalena Marie Harmis
Albert Lou Heiken
Jean Hein
Joan Hein
June Hein
John Casper Hein
Clifford Leroy Heyen
Marvin Arnold Jacobs
Arthur William Jurgensen
Clara Katherine Kehren
Robert William Lubben
Robert Charles Luett
Raymond George Null
Vera Fae Null
Eugene Frederick Oltmann
Robert Floyd Rickels
Mildred Marie Rieniers
Bernice May Schmidt
Duane Paul Slauson
Joyce Madeline Slauson
Sun Shines as Fred Praeter Confirms Pool Progress
Fred Praeter, superintendent for Oleson Construction in Waterloo, reports Monticello Municipal pool construction gains after a week of cold, rain. The cement floor pours neared completion and bath house forms began, with the water treatment plant foundation set. Weather may affect recovery of lost time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Praeter
Fred
Monticello
Oleson Construction Company
Waterloo
Praeter
Angus Heifer Sells For 6100 At Olin Farm Sale
The top bid at the purebred Angus sale at Milt Tudor's Glyn Mawr farm in Olin reached 6100 dollars for a 2-year-old heifer. Shadow Isle Farm of Red Banks New Jersey placed the winning bid and purchased the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Tudor
Glyn Mawr
Olin
Shadow Isle Farm
Red Banks
N. J
Marvin Jacobs Wins at Boone State Music Contest
Marvin Jacobs 18 earned division one honors in the alto saxophone at the state music contest finals in Boone. He is Monticello high school band president and active in multiple ensembles. Also winning were Minnie Otten in drum solo division 2 and the drum ensemble, with several others receiving medals. A weed spray demonstration by E P Sylvester and Dale Hull is planned for May 27 on Monticello school grounds, featuring 2 4 D use and equipment demonstrations followed by a film and Q A session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Jacobs
Monticello
Boone
Arnold Jacobs
Jake
Minnie Otten
Otto Otten
Shirley McCurdy
Joanne Wright
Jimmy Hamilton
Joanne Otten
Miriam Young
Ray Stumbaugh
Boyd Shannon
R. P. Young
Nancy Grimes
E. P. Sylvester
Dale Hull
Iowa State College
John Rogers
Bert Ballou
Agriculure
Monticello High School
Sylvester and
Hull
St John’s P T A to Meet at Lutheran Church
The newly formed St John’s Parent-Teacher Association holds its second meeting next Sunday evening at the Lutheran church. Anton Heitshusen of Williamsburg will address the group and share slides from his Europe tour with Farm Bureau farmers. The pastor will demonstrate three methods for family devotions at home, with materials and books on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Anton Heitshusen
Williamsburg
Farm Bureau
Europe
Schuetz Installs New Bear Wheel Alignment Equipment
Schuetz Motors installs new Bear wheel alignment system to improve safety and tire mileage. Bear mechanic William Fitzsimmons completed a three week training at the Bear school in Rock Island and will operate the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuetz Motors
Sam Schuetz
William Fitzsimmons
Bear School
Rock Island
Schuetz
To Complete New Warehouse Loon
Workmen expect to finish a new warehouse adjoining the Egger Oil station within a week. The 28 by 42 foot hollow tile building will store oils greases and other products. The old frame structure in front of the new warehouse will be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egger
Alumni Banquet At Monticello High Tonight
Monticello high school alumni host a dinner in the Community building at 6 30 with a toast program and dancing The class of 1948 will be guests honoring also classes from 1888 through 1938 Music by Bob Welty's orchestra and a theme Now Is The Hour The public is invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello High School
Bob Welty
F. H. Kehren
Monti High
Carl Schneider
Leslie Balster
Kay Bender
Jo Ray Null
Harold Yeoman
Gladys Shelley
Dayton Yousse
Paul Kehoe
Blanche Hunter
Emma Maurice
Imogene Stuhler
Two Local Boys Find Stolen Safe
Stanley Bell and Rudy Schoon found a 250 pound safe stolen from O'Dea Finance Company Cedar Rapids while hunting near the river bridge. Cedar Rapids police recovered the safe Saturday evening after they alerted Mayor C. J. Matthiessen. The safe, damaged and nearly empty, lay on the north side of the bridge spillway with cents scattered nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Dea Finance Company
Cedar Rapids
Stanley Bell
Rudy Schoon
River Bridge
C. J. Matthiessen
Sacred Heart Children Receive First Holy Communion
Twenty three children at Sacred Heart church received their first holy communion at the seven o clock mass last Sunday. Rev. Eugene Lorenz celebrated. Names include Jean Dunn Barbara Wil ers Lois Kramer Madonna Lawrence Josephine Lewis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Eugene Lorenz
Jean Dunn
Barbara Wilers
Lois Kramer
Madonna Lawrence
Josephine Lewis
Marlene Oeschger
Carol Oaken
Janice Thomas
Mary Thomas
Robert Eilers
Leroy Grimm
Jerome Heeren
John Hennessy
James Hosch
Ralph Jamieson
Carrell Keating
Allan Kintzle
Daniel Manternach
Ralph Muller
Joseph Smith
Donald Welter
David Westhoff
James Zumbrunnen
Council Thanks Sidewalk Builders
The Monticello city council extends thanks to property owners who cooperated in sidewalk repairs. Official notices were mailed to over one hundred, directing repairs before May 17, and nearly all have complied to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Also Mentioned on This Page
Conjfirmand
Bud Reynolds
Sacred Heart
Martin
D. M. ‘Bell
Edwards
Miller
Double Parkers
Kenneth Ahlrichs
Grinnell
Open Methodist Cornerstone
Leigh Clark
Plan County
St. John’s
Council
Sidewalk Builders
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