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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
5
Three cases filed in Jones County District Court last week include Alicia D Townsend vs Harvey Townsend Sr seeking divorce with custody support and costs. James L Carpenter vs Viola L Carpenter cites a prior marriage in Maquoketa on November 2 1945 with alleged bigamy and desertion. Eilert Pruilsve Henrietta known as Hattie Pruit seeks guardianship to secure a $500 inheritance.
James Littlefield visiting relatives at Hopkinton was the guest speaker at the Monticello Rotary dinner in the Community building. He recently resigned as an officer in the naval intelligence department and had served under Admiral Nimitz on Guam. He spent the past year stationed in Hawaii with his wife and two children joining him, and his World War II work involved supervising naval public relations and war correspondence.
Clerk Leigh Pearson reports licenses issued to Lewis Moenk 23 and Vesta G Rockwell 17 of Wyoming Clellen Randolph 23 and Winifred Jean Toole 19 of Anamosa John Hines 20 and Jean Freese 20 of Monticello.
The office of County Treasurer Don Ruhl lists licenses issued in the past week for new TM cars. Names include Keith Barber of Oxford Junction with a 1947 Ford, R H Soper of Anamosa with a 1947 Chevrolet, Electric Co. of Town with a 1947 Chevrolet, Frank E Miles of Olin with a 1947 Chevrolet, and Glen Rolet with a 1947 Chevrolet.
Recent births reported for May 23 to May 25 include a boy born to Dr. Clarence Hosford and wife in Monticello, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Eilers in Monticello, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burns in Hopkinton, and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Skelley in Monticello.
The Monticello Lions Club held a semi monthly gathering at the Monty cafe last Monday evening. Ez D Vernon served as president during the business meeting.
Emelda Kunhall urges home makers to cash Sugar Stamp 11 immediately and Stamp 12 soon after June 1 to avert summer shortages. The plan helps transport logistics, as box cars will shift to the wheat crop, reducing sugar movement this season.
Announcement lists a Legion meeting time at 3 p.m. with details obscured by OCR errors. The readable fragment indicates a formal community or veterans group scheduling a gathering.
Bible schools begin Tuesday in public school buildings with participation from Presbyterian, Evangelical and Reformed, Congregational and Methodist churches. Staff include Dr. William J. Grossheim and Rev. Andrew Mast guiding age groups. several helpers assist with crafts and classes. Lutheran schools in Monticello and nearby towns also launch sessions with varying start dates and two week durations.
Susan Stuhler daughter of Mr and Mrs F S Stuhler is in bed recovering from a skull fracture that went unnoticed for days after an auto accident on May 20. She was among four riding in a car with Marjorie Thomas returning to Monticello after driving Paul Seehiusen home. Other occupants Ron Benson Bob Lubben and Betty Hoult suffered only bruises.
Judge J E Heiserman heard Geraldine E Sweet versus Kenneth L Sweet on May 27. Kenneth L Sweet found guilty of contempt for failure to pay child support per the decree. He was ordered confined to Jones County jail for 90 days and to pay court costs, sentence suspended if payments resume.
Carlet Matthiessen III and C J Matthiessen announce their son Cadet Clarence James Matthiessen of West Point N Y is confined to the hospital there for the intestine condition. Friends in Los Angeles send best wishes to him at the post address Cadet Clarence James Midsea 4th Era Company of SNA West Point NY.
Rev. Msgr T J Cannon principal of Loras Academy will deliver the commencement address at Sacred Heart school Sunday evening June 1. Exercises begin 730 p m with processional and graduates in caps and gowns. Rev Eugene P Lorenz will confer honors on James Hayes Richard Jacque Regina Keating Jack McKeever and Andrew Stoll. Public invited.
Arthur P. O Rourke announces Monticello American Legion will send two 1947 Hawkeye Boys State delegates to Camp Dodge. Selected youths Mifred Sheridan Claus and Arthur William Jurgensen, both 16, will be seniors next year. The program combines citizenship training with recreation, featuring city county and state government lessons and athletic activities.
Mrs. Herman Hoffman and Mrs. Donald Morey chair the event with 144.80 from Saturdays poppy sale. One fourth supports the Des Moines veteran hospital rehab program, the rest funds Monticello rehabilitation efforts for veterans and families. The auxiliary sends gifts and magazines to hospitalized veterans.
Betty Hinrichs reports the Wayne Willing Workers held a May 14 meeting at Donna Doyle's home to discuss rally day plans. A Mother's Day celebration was given, refreshments served by the hostess and her mother, with Emelda Kunan home extension agent present.
Frank E. Stimson announces Jones county savings bonds drive for 1947 with a $2 981 344 county quota and a $300 million state target. 1946 totals show $1 386 233.50 in sales and $624 543 in redemptions. early 1947 sales reach $872 338.50.
Monticello prepares for a formal opening of the new Youth Center in the Odd Fellows building as over 100 youths join early. Secretary Dick Jacque notes 1 per year memberships and that the center aims to enroll 200 plus nearby rural youths.
Frank Buxton senior editor of the Wheatland Gazette had a slight stroke last week. He is able to sit up and read his daily paper. Friends hope he will soon be better.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon May 24 at the Evangelical and Reformed church for Mrs Barbara Dietiker. Interment was at Oakwood cemetery. She was born in Canton Bern Switzerland October 15 1869 and lived in the country 58 years. She married John Dietiker in March 1894 he died November 12 1928. Survived by children Anna Redmond Cascade John Dietiker Monticello Christina Yaggi Monticello Jacob Dietiker Monticello Louise McLaughlin Onslow George Dietiker Center Junction 30 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and a sister Anna Kammerman Five children preceded her in death. Final illness followed a severe heart attack. Lifelong member of the Evangelical and Reformed church. Pallbearers were George Yaggi Jack McLaughlin Robert Dietiker John Redmond Earl Redmond and Gene Redmond.
Soldier Kenneth J. Brokens from Monticello has changed his address and seeks letters from hometown friends. Listed as USS Elba, (A.G.) 132, c/o FPO, San Francisco, California, with $1 per name? The entry includes a partial postal designation and service details.
Jones County will get up to 75000 in state aid under a 1947 law creating a 13 million dollar annual school aid fund. Superintendent Beave estimates 56000 in general aid plus 15500 for transportation and 3500 in supplemental aid, with details on per pupil payments and district allocations.
Monti cello stores will be closed all day Memorial Day as is the usual custom. The Express is printed Thursday morning so readers may have the paper that day. There will be no mail delivery Friday.
County reports show Center Junction about 100 raised while Castle Grove township accounts for 250 as canvass continues. With corn planting finished, organizers hope to complete the canvass soon. The campaign urges Americans to send checks to the Farm Bureau office or donate locally as overseas shortages grow.
A Schreiner chapter Eastern Star stated meeting will be held Monday evening June 2 at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend and there will be draping of the altar.
Donald J. Coxey, longtime Schultz Brothers manager, has purchased the City Cafe from C. R. Stephen and will take possession June 1. He resigns as Schultz manager, with no immediate kitchen changes planned, aiming to offer the best meals at the lowest cost.
Memorial Day events in Monticello honor veterans with a 9 a.m. gathering at the Community building, a 10 a.m. field mass at Sacred Heart Cemetery, and a procession to Oakwood Cemetery. Clarence Rhatigan of the VFW commands, with Rev. Roy V. Porter delivering the address and the high school band assisting.
Mrs. Edward Moore died in Denver Colorado May 20 and was buried at Crown Hill cemetery. Longtime Castle Grove township residents, she and her husband moved to Denver in 1903 after Mr. Moore's 1913 death. Survived by daughter Mrs Viola L Stiffler and sons Ellis Moore Denver Willis Moore Amarillo Texas. grandmother to Earl McLaughlin Onslow Raymond Moore San Diego Lloyd Moore Hawthorne Charles L Stiffler Denver and Mrs Leola Sanders Cheyenne. Earl McLaughlin of Onslow attended the funeral.
Interment services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Fred Kellum who died in San Diego last winter. Dr. William Jd. Grossheim officiated at 2 o clock. Relatives included daughter Mrs. Ralph Shanklin and son Benjamin Kellum of Denver Colorado, and cousins Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Cedar Rapids.
Zion's Evangelical Lutheran church in Wayne township Monticello to celebrate its 75th founding with three divine services on Sunday June 1. Morning worship at 10 with Rev. Herman W. Siefkes preaching Jubilee sermon. Afternoon 2 15 with Pastor John P. Willis. Evening 7 45 with Pastor John Reents. Choirs, hymns, greetings from area pastors, lunch and refreshments served.
About 200 members of the Monti Cello High School alumni association gathered at the Community building Friday evening for the annual banquet honoring the class of 1947. Rev. H A Diers gave the invocation, and toasts followed with remarks from Bill Coxsee and 1947 graduate Robert Messerli. The program featured Miriam Hansen’s solo and greetings from long‑attending alumnae, with dancing closing the night.
Monticello Auxiliary No. 1683 reports Buddy Poppy sales despite rain totaling 897 poppies sold for 78.83 dollars. After costs of 50.00 for 1000 poppies and production by disabled veterans, 28.83 dollars remains for local relief work. The auxiliary thanks all who supported the drive.
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