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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1962
Page
2
Democrat Roy Rodman of Anamosa seeks first county office. farm owner James W. Peet of Fairview runs for the post with long family farming history. Everett J. Mayberry seeks reelection to the Jones county board of supervisors. All are longtime residents with local ties and community involvement.
Grover Benischek a farmer and former ASC member seeks public office after resigning as junior supervisor in 195? He is married to Irene Wigger and has a daughter JoAnn Dirks and grandson. John Benischek died in a 1960 car accident. Lee Crain longtime Olin resident seeks eighth term on the Jones County board with wife Stella and two daughters Naomi and Lorna. Harold Becker 42 a Democrat farmer near Olin since 1948 served 1938 Army service and is seeking office for the first time. He is married to Doris and has a son Dennis. active in Boy Scouts and church and Masonic lodge.
Maquoketa Valley school district bond for 696000 to build a central high school at Delhi and an elementary at Hopkinton failed for the sixth time. statewide tally 624 yes 783 no with district results showing Delhi 358 yes 46 no and Hopkinton 100 yes 159 no.
Monticello and Scotch Grove post offices announce their annual rural mailbox improvement program. Postmaster Paul Bender urges patrons to use Standard approved boxes with owner name visible to carriers, and group boxes to bear names on doors. Box numbers may be shown, and placement should allow clear access from vehicle, with a level approach and a straight post.
City leaders discussed street parking limits on West Grand and West Washington streets near Cedar, Walnut, and Chestnut, plus a 20 minute zone on Maple by Central School. Progress on meter covers for contractors was approved with a 50 cent daily fee.
John W. McNamara of Anamosa reports April savings bond sales in Jones County reached $65,969, pushing four month total to $284,825 or 41 percent of the Freedom Bond drive quota. SHOP IN MONTICELLO.
Memorial Day events led by Rev. John Siegie include wreath presentations by Roger Prat and Mollee Williams with Reinhart Eggers and Freda Eilers. Parades begin at Central School, proceed to Sacred Heart cemetery then Oakwood, with services at Scotch Grove and Presbyterian cemeteries led by Gerald Shibley, Monticello drill team and band.
Jones county sheriff Lewis Dret belbis and deputy Ralph Albaugh along with highway patrolmen Ken Carter and John Beckman led a county wide operation using a plane and radar to enforce traffic laws. Fifty five warning tickets were issued for defective equipment as charges were filed in justice courts across the county.
The 1962 MHS alumni will headline an event with instrumental and vocal groups. Decorations will use light green and white the class colors. Irv Behr and Rhythm Boys provide music for a mystic themed dinner and dance with 1962 guests and parents of seniors invited. Other honored classes include 1952 1942 1937 1932 1922 1912 and 1902. Tickets are available at Monticello State Bank Ferrdlls and Palmers Drug stores.
Commencement for 68 Monticello Community High School seniors is at the Youth Center in the city park. The band under Ray Lmmbaugh and the mixed chorus under Coleen Taylor perform at 7:30 p.m. Graduation starts at 8 p.m. Dr. Virgil Lagomarcimo of Iowa State University will speak.
Olin High School announced honors for thirty one seniors at commencement on May 16. Principal Joe Allison distributed awards to students with B plus averages and recognized standout performers in debate public speaking music and agriculture. Linda Sharon received multiple awards and Linda Ballou was named outstanding senior musician.
John J. Locher led an inspirational Rotary meeting recounting the club’s history from 1908 in San Francisco to its Monticello start in 1922. Attendee B. B. McLaughlin was praised for 31 years of perfect attendance as Louis Morf led information duties and R. W. Myers announced American Field Service committee appointments.
The Jones county board of education denied the joint Morley and Olin petition to transfer territory from Morley to Olin. 127 Morley district residents filed objections seeking assignment to Anamosa Community district. Board members listed: Leigh Clark president, Harry Ingwersen, Herman Helgens, Maurine Dirks, Dale Newman.
Oxford Jct high school held commencement in the gym with Jean Koranda valedictorian and Leeanne Barnhart salutatorian. Fifteen seniors received diplomas as Leeanne Barnhart and David Olsen received Legion citizenship awards. Jean Koranda received the Community Club science award and the Tabor award. The address was by Harlan Higgins. class history by Sharon McCreight.
Freese Motors in Monticello announces a Win a Vacation Sale running now through June 22. Purchases of new or used cars or farm equipment qualify for a chance to win a weekend vacation to Wisconsin Dells. An ad on page B-8 lists eligible items and contest details. An overnight Boy Scouts campout and court of honor are set for June 2 at the Monticello scout cabin, with related meetings announced by scout leaders.
The city council meets at 8 00 PM with Mayor De Shaw presiding. Members Maralf Yeoman Krouse R Miller D Miller attend. Minutes approved. Cigarette ordinance explained to permit holders. Bills presented and approved totaling 172 39 with payments to Rockwell Mfg Co Meld Seese etc. Iowa State Industries signs listed.
Monticello city council discusses budgets and permits. selects Wayne Sweeper with 6 percent interest terms and delivery in two weeks. Mayor DeShaw plans vacation. council votes on beer and cigarette permits and traffic ordinance adoptions.
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