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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

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Writs and custody orders amid Monticello court terms

In district court Henry Johnson returnable at 9 a.m. June 21. Writs of habeas corpus by Gary Linn Frazer sustained. Larry Scott Harper writ annulled. Arlo Zick writ dismissed May 14. Betty Jean Hagen granted divorce from Gaylen P. Hayen, custody of three children, Monticello home, furnishings, and property awarded to plaintiff. defendant gets visitation rights and a car. Seven Marvin Wink farm bull calves near Monticello killed by lightning. four died instantly, three destroyed, loss insured.

Henry Johnson Gary Linn Frazer Larry Scott Harper Arlo Zick Betty Jean Hagen Gaylen P. Hayen Monticello Marvin Wink

Break-in at Mon ticello church leads to teen confessions

Three teenagers from Waterloo Grundy Center and Reinbeck confessed to burglary at First Presbyterian Church Mon ticello. They gained entry by breaking a back window stole 53 cents two empty money bags and a letter opener. Police halted two youths near the church and the trio said they also looted seven other break ins.

Waterloo Grundy Center Reinbeck First Presbyterian Church Monticello John Cook Grundy County Cook

Police Court and Justice Court Docket Summary

From the official docketing offices no new police court cases were added in the past week. In the justice court Mrs Edward Schott paid costs on false drawing and uttering of a check. Larry Gene Rigby charged with reckless driving. Donald John Lewis fined for no operator's license.

C.F. Shimanek M. E. McCrabb C. F. Shimanek Justice of the Peace

Wounded Vietnam Marine Robert Griffith Listed in Tokyo Hospital

Cpl. Robert A. Griffith, son of Mr and Mrs William C Griffith of Monticello, reported wounded near Da Nang Vietnam May 12. He is confined at 249th General Hospital Tokyo Japan with injuries of unknown extent.

Robert A. Griffith William C. Griffith Monticello da- Nang Vietnam 249Th General Hospital Tokyo Japan

Hawkeye CEO program approved by Jones County Board

Jones County Board of Supervisors designates Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc as official Economic Opportunity agency for the county replacing BCDI. The session also saw action to withdraw a claim against the Adolph Stears estate and dismiss a civil action against Otto Steuri after full payment. Trustees named Emil Friedrichsen, Olin, Rome township. Don Woods and Harold Becker, Olin, Hale township.

Jones County Board of Supervisors Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc Jones County BCDI Beverly Davenport Adolph Stears Otto Steuri Emil Friedrichsen Olin Rome Township Don Woods Harold Becker Hale Township Woods Becker

No Classes May 24 At Monti Cello Community School

Monti Cello Community School announces a closure for Friday May 24 with in service activities in the morning. Teachers will visit Area 10 headquarters in Cedar Rapids. High school students register for the 1968 69 year in the afternoon with sessions for 11th 10th and 9th grades at listed times.

Monticello Community School Area 10 Cedar Rapids

Honors banquet set for May 26

The Monticello Knights of Columbus will host an honors banquet Sunday May 26 at 6 p.m. at the KC hall. The event honors 65 year members and those with 25 years in the order along with Past Grand Knights and new members. Monsignor Louis Lynch of Mt. St. Bernard seminary Dubuque will speak as state chaplain. State Deputy Paul E. Smith District Deputy James Redding and Bill McGowen will attend.

Monticello Knights of Columbus KC Hall Louis Lynch Mt. St. Bernard Seminary Dubuque Knights of Columbus Paul E. Smith James Redding Monticello Bill McGowen Dyersville

Memorial Day Plans in Monticello Parade and Services

Memorial Day will be observed in Monticello on Thursday May 30 with a parade and services sponsored by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Monticello high school marching band and drill team will assemble at Central school and march to the post office at 9 am then load buses for Sacred Heart cemetery. After a 9 30 am service the group returns to the post office to reform the parade at 10 am along Cedar First Main and Oak streets en route to Oakwood cemetery with a brief stop at Kitty Creek bridge to honor veterans and various youth groups. Buster Davenport postmaster of Anamosa will speak the memorial service with invocations and benediction by local pastors. Wreaths will be laid by Legion and VFW auxiliaries. the drill team will perform a gun salute and the band will play taps.

Monticello American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Monticello High School Central School First Street Sacred Heart Cemetery Boy Scouts The Legion VFW Post Auxiliary Buster Davenport Anamosa Anton Kirkegaard St. Matt Hew Lutheran Church Denton Ericson St. Luke’s Methodist Church Reinhard Eggers VFW American Legion Hall

Contributions sought for tornado victims in Iowa towns

Red Cross appeals for donations to aid tornado victims in Charles City Oelwein and Maynard. Contributions should be sent to Disaster Operations Headquarters Iowa Tornadoes North Central Iowa Chapter ARC Mason City Iowa 50402.

Red Cross Charles City Oelwein Maynard Jim Robinson Iowa North Central Iowa ARC P.O Mason City

Memorial Day services set at Olin High School

Olin Memorial Day events include a 9 30 a m parade from the Legion hall to the bridge with Blayney Miner post Auxiliary Junior Auxiliary Veterans Boy Scouts and the Olin school band. A 10 a m service at the school features colors ceremonies piano pledge and invocations.

Betty J. Wagner elected third vice president of Iowa BPW

Betty J. Wagner of Monticello was elected third vice president of the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s clubs at the Des Moines convention and installed for a one year term. She also becomes state membership chairman and has held multiple district and club roles. More than 350 members attended the three day event.

Express News Betty J. Wagner Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Des Moines IBW Marilyn Jones Monticello Club National Federation Connie Hopkins Lucille Kucera Hope Marolf Ruby Kopp Emma Heiken Iowa Federation

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