Jones County District Court Files New Partition Case
A new partition action is filed in Jones county district court titled Jennie Shover versus Edward Marugg and others. The case concerns land in Jones county held by nine parties. Two divorce decrees were issued: Isabel Evans and William Evans. Minnie Mure Adamson and Wilbur W. Adamson. Monticello property awarded to the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Jennie Shover
Edward Marugg
Isabel Evans
William Evans
Minnie Mure Adamson
Wilbur W. Adamson
Monticello
Eastern Star Iowa Seventh District Meeting Noted
The seventh district meeting of the Order of Eastern Star of Iowa is set for Monday June 3 at the public school gymnasium starting 8 pm. A 6 pm dinner will be served at the Masonic Temple. reservations may be made through May 31 with Mrs. Leigh Clark. All members urged to attend.
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Order of Eastern Star of Iowa
Masonic Temple
Leigh Clark
Marriage Licenses Issued in Anamosa District Clerk Office
The Anamosa district clerk records licenses for Marvin Balhorn 24 and Alene Meyers 18 of Garrison, Nicholas Kremer 24 of Cascade and Iona Harris 20 of Monticello, Noble King 27 and Opal N Hoskinson 22 of Cedar Rapids, George W Vacek 27 and Lorene Egger 24 of Oxford Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Marvin Balhorn
Alene Meyers
Garrison
Nicholas Kremer
Cascade
Iona Harris
Monticello
Noble King
Opal N. Hoskinson
Cedar Rapids
George W. Vacek
Lorene Egger
Oxford Junction
Lions Club Dinner Meeting at Peterman’s Cafe
The Lions club held a Monday evening dinner at Peterman's cafe with Rev. Andrew Mast pastor of the Evangelical and Reformed church in charge. A movie and discussion on the U.N.R.R.A. followed the program.
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Lions Club
Peterman’s Cafe
Andrew Mast
Evangelical and Reformed Church
U.n.rra
Two 18 Year Olds Registered with Selective Service Office
The Selective Service records show John Moran of Onslow and Donald J. Wolf of Monticello registered this week. The board will convene on June 7 at 10 a.m. The office will close all day May 30 for observances.
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Office of the Selective Service
Anamosa
John Moran
Onslow
Donald J. Wolf
Monticello
Mrs. Christina Margaret Folkerts Dies in 1871–1950s Funeral
Christina Margaret Folkerts died at John McDonald Hospital on May 23 after a 10 week illness. Funeral held May 26 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. F H Kehren officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Survived by daughters Anna Husman and Hattie Stadtmueller, four grandchildren, a brother Tobe Husmann and three sisters. Burial rites included singing by Hildegard and Lois Kehren with organ accompaniment.
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Christina Margaret Folkerts
John McDonald Hospital
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
F. H. Kehren
Falkerts
Lerhafe
Germany
Jacob Falkerts
Scotch Grove Township
C Mardorf
Harm G
Catherine Wilken Husmann
Elwin G
Katherine Margaret
Anna
Henry J. Husman
Hattie
Henry Stadtmueller
Carol
Daniel
Naomi
Richard Stadtmueller
Tobe Husmann
Rockford
Lena Poppe
Coggan
Herman Hahn
Monticello
Anna Wendt
Manchester
Hildegard
Lois Kehren
Zeilinger
George Rickels
Herman Folkerts
William Folkerts
Henry Caspers
Lawrence Hahn
William Wendt
Folkerts
Lutheran Church
Luther Leaguers Host Roller Skating Party at Ce-Mar
Anamosa Luther Leaguers hosted a roller skating party at Ce-Mar in Marion on Monday evening. County Federation guests joined about thirty attendees from St Matthew's Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Luther
Sudhiranda Bose Leader of Indian Politics Dies
Sudhrinda Bose an Ori ental politics lecturer at the University of Iowa since 1921 died Sunday night. He had spoken in Monticello at the Community building on the political situation of India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudhrinda Bose
University of Iowa
Monticello
India
Rev E P Ament To Speak At Commencement Exercises
The Rev Ernest P Ament head of Loras College religion department will deliver the commencement address at Sacred Heart church on Friday June 7 at 8 p m The procession will feature graduates in caps and gowns with flower girls and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest FP
Department of Religion
Loras College
Sacred Heart Parochial School
Ernest P. Ament
Department of
Sacred Heart Church
Eugene F. Lorenz
Kathleen Barron
Earl Fagan
Janine Fagan
Joyce Freese
Billy Joe Ament
James Manternach
Mary Margaret Lewis
Delores Boos
Margaret Tuttle
Immaculate Mary
Margaret
Poppy Sale in Monticello Raises Funds for Local Relief
The Buddy poppy sale by Monticello VFW Auxiliary No. 1683 raised 980 poppies with proceeds of 88.05 after 50 cost. Memorial poppies accounted for 1500 small and 200 large ones, bringing in 140. Committee led by Mabel Jarrett Clare Hayes and Honor L Clark. Herman Hoffman chaired the second committee. volunteers thanked for a successful annual sale.
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Monticello
V.F.W
Mabel Jarrett
Clare Hayes
Honor L. Clark
American Legion Auxiliary
Herman Hoffman
Legion Sends Two Men To Boys State
The Arthur P. O'Rourke post of the American Legion selects Robert Messerli and Raymond Rieniets to attend Boys State at Camp Dodge in Des Moines from June 2 to June 9.
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Legion
Arthur P. O’rourke
The
American Legion
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Robert Messerli
John Messerli
Raymond Rieniets
Gerd Rieniets
Hip Fracture Hits Mrs John Fechtman Near Langworthy
Mrs John Fechtman of near Langworthy fractures her hip after a fall last Thursday. She is convalescing at John McDonald hospital after X ray and treatment.
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John Brokens
John Fechtman
Langworthy
John McDonald Hospital
Memorial Day Services Planned in Monticello
Ex servicemen and members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars are urged to attend a Memorial day program on Thursday May 30. Assemble at 9 a.m. at the Legion hall on First street and march to Sacred Heart Cemetery for a wreath on Arthur P. O’Rourke’s grave. The Oakwood Cemetery service includes high school band, firing squad, flag raising, and an address by J. J. Locher with prayers by Rev. Grant and Chaplain Charles Renk.
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American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion Hall
First Street
Legion
V.F.W
American Legion Hall
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Arthur P. O’rourke
Monticello
Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello High School
Kitty Creek
V. C. Grant
Charles Renk
J. J. Locher
Russell Jamieson
Earl Null
Augusta Harris
American Legion Auxiliary
R. J. Moncrief
VEFLW
America
W. C. Grant
Earl H. DeShaw
Larry Robertson
Wyoming Horse Show Set For August 30
The Wyoming Commercial club and the Wyoming Community Horse Show association announce a joint celebration on August 29 and 30. The horse show will be held on the final day of the event.
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Wyoming Horse Show
Wyoming Commercial Club
Wyoming Community Horse Show Association
Overseas Address for Pfc William E Corbin
Mrs. W. E. Corbin provides the overseas mailing address for her son Pfc William E Corbin 87861157 Co F 333rd Engineers SS Regiment APO 175 c/o Postmaster New York NY for correspondence.
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W. E. Corbin
William E. Corbin
Co. F
333Rd Engineers
APO
New York
N.Y
Service Men File Discharges In Anamosa
County Recorder Bess Sherman lists four discharges filed for record by Monticello men in Anamosa. Names include Fred A. Ehits involved in New Guinea fighting with Asiatic Pacific medal and unit badge. Rudolph Lewis Simmons in New York City reception with American theater and victory ribbons. Wallace A. Schneider a flight officer from Jefferson Barracks with American theater and victory ribbons. James Gordon Nelson from Minneapolis with Navy service details. Additional veterans include James Francis Hubbard from Minneapolis with USS Mt. McKinley and USS Blue Ridge service. Cpl. Ernest HE Aebi discharged at Fort Sherigar with victory and good conduct ribbons. M/Sgt. Keith R. Dickey at Carlisle Barracks with good conduct ribbon. Charles Bernard Ohe at San Pedro with multiple theater, campaign ribbons, and medals.
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Bess Sherman
Monticello
Fred A. Ehits
Mason General Hospital
Brentwood
N. Y
New Guinea
Rudolph Lewis Simmons
Third Naval District
New York City
Wallace A. Schneider
Jefferson Barracks
James Gordon Nelson
Minneapolis
Minn
James Francis Hubbard
Mt. McKinley
Blueridge
Mindanao
Ernest HE. Aebi
Fort Sherigar
Keith R. Dickey
Carlisle Barracks
Charles Bernard Ohe
San Pedro
Calif
Mary Ann McMullen Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital
Mary Ann McMullen, 4, died after an illness said to resemble croup. She was born in Monticello on March 25 1942 and moved with her parents Mr and Mrs Lyle McMullen to Marion in 1943. Survived by parents and brother John. Funeral at St Josephs Catholic Church Marion with burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle McMullen
Monticello
Mary Ann
Cedar Rapids
John
Marion
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
T. J. McElliott
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Implement Dealers Meet Over OPA Cuts at Monticello Dinner
In Monticello a group of implement dealers from Jones and Dubuque counties gathered at the Monty cafe to discuss the OPA ruling that cuts 20 percent from commissions on farm implements. A Des Moines meeting with 900 dealers and leaders Shaffer Freese Cox Severn informed Tuesday night attendees about bills in Congress aiming to relieve dealer pressure.
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Jones
Delaware
Dubuque
Monty Cafe
OPA
Des Moines
Clarence Shaffer
Alva Freese
Edward J. Cox
Harold Severn
Monticello
Congress
Uch
House
Banking Committee
Senate
Wilson
Hickenlooper
HH. O. Talle
County Wide Meeting On Cancer Control
A county wide meeting on cancer control is set for June 8 at 8 p.m. in the Wyoming high school auditorium. Dr Zim merer of the state board of health will speak. The local drive for cancer control closes June in Jones county. Admission is free.
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Wyoming High School
Zimmerer
State Board of Health
Cancer Control
Jones County
Salvation Army Iowa Campaign Seeks 228000
Monticello and wider Iowa communities are urged to raise 228000 for the Salvation Army post war drive totaling 6060000. Brigadier Alex S. Thomas notes 100800 goes to the national office with the remainder used in Iowa for evangelism maternity care for unwed mothers camps for underprivileged children day care nurseries and more. W Earl Hall of Mason City is campaign chair with Judge Shannon C. Chariton among state advisory board members and 25 percent of the national fund to overseas work and armed forces support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Salvation Army
Alex S. Thomas
Shannon C. Chariton
Manchester
W. Earl Hall
Mason City
National
Thomas
Monticello Alumni Banquet Highlights One World Theme
The Monticello high school alumni banquet drew 54 graduates from classes 1886 through 1926 and 1946. Don Eells served as toastmaster as the program featured class speakers, songs, and toasts from veterans representing the Army Navy and Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello High School
Don Eells
Monti High
Mary Freese
Louise York
Gene Kuehl
Russell Jamieson
Army
Vernon Steiner
Navy
Billy Marsh
Air Corps
Pete Hall
Marines
Kate Perley
Agnes Condit
Mural Cass
Harold Wilcox
Drma Sehoon
Wayne A Wilson Named Diamond Brothers Manager at Monticello
Wayne A Wilson of Eldora is appointed manager of the Diamond Brothers store in Monticello, taking over May 22. He succeeds Mrs. Elliot Clark, with Miss Phyllis Null assisting. Wilson has worked for Diamond Brothers since 1941, served in the U.S. Army, and most recently worked at the Fidera store. He lives with the Harms sisters in Monticello and plans to bring his mother to town when an apartment opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne A. Wilson
Eldora
Diamond Brothers
Monticello
Wilson
Elliot Clark
Phyllis Null
Ackley
United States Army
Fidera
Harms Sisters
Vacation trip for Thomas couple spans Chicago to Washington
Dr and Mrs C G Thomas depart on a one month vacation visiting Mr and Mrs Jack Thomas in Chicago Commander and Mrs Raymond Thomas in Washington and Mr and Mrs John Busby in Hampstead Betty Thomas by marriage Mrs Busby listed. Richard Sutherland A S of the Great Lakes Naval Training Center Great Lakes IL spends a short leave with his parents Donald and Mrs Sutherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Thomas
Jack Thomas
Chicago
Raymond Thomas
Washington, D. C
John Busby
Hhampstead
N.Y
Busby
Betty Thomas
Richard Sutherland
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Donald P. Sutherland
Edmund Gartner Urges Monticello Airport as Regional Feeder
Edmund Gartner, Monticello airport manager, speaks to the Monticello Rotary about building up a regional air hub to feed larger cities north and south. He notes aviation is rebounding after wartime declines and outlines training hours, licensing steps, aircraft costs, and typical passenger charges for small planes. He also mentions maintenance rules and the potential for passenger and freight use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Vid Gartner
Gartner
Cancer Control Society Seeks Donations for Research
The Cancer Control Society met in Miss Ruth Hurley’s office to raise funds for cancer research. Sixty per cent stays in Iowa with the rest going to the national society. Arthur Siver chairs. advisory board includes Mrs. Harold Hartman and Ruth Hurley. Dr. Zimmerer may address county meetings. donations to Mrs. Harold Hartman, Anamosa, Iowa.
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Cancer Central Society
Ruth Hurley
United States
Iowa
National Society
Arthur Siver
Harold Hartman
Nic Kenneth Howie
James Whitmore
Ine Denison
Ray Naylor
Ed Urban
C0. Brown
Zimmerer
State Public Health Board
Cancer Control Committee
Anamosa
Plan Horse Races At Central City
The Hawkeye Racing club announces harness horse races at Central City fair grounds on Sunday June 2. Events include 2:25 pace 18 class trot and 2:18 pace with officials secretary treasurer T Be Armstrong president Lee Bebee vice-president Harry Fee and directors Tom Eden Monti eelly Joe Herard O EL Palmer and AJ Fish.
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Hawkeye Racing Club
Fair Grounds
Central City
T. Be Armstrong
Manchester
Lee Bebee
Anamosa
Harry Fee
Waterloo
Tom Eden
Montieelly
Joe Herard
Cascade
O. EL Palmer
A. J. Fish
Salvage Drive Success Reported by Campfire Guardians
Mrs. Ray R. Fuller president of the Campfire guardians says the salvage drive succeeded. Girls collected 55 pounds of waste fats and 2 tons of paper with broad community help.
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Ray R. Fuller
The
Campfire Guardians
Shimanek Local Man On Ticket In Primary Election
Primary day in Jones county focuses on Republican and Democratic tickets for state district and county offices. Readers face party declarations and narrow slates with nominees for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer attorney general commissioner of public lands secretary, railroad commissioner, and various county posts.
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Jones County
Tabert
Ken
Beth AL Evins Roy
Statesbarl
Millar
Wastie Mo
Bor
Het
Akers
Treassurer
Ohn
Haim Fron Craickstaenk
Sboon
Chrinnes Bor
Ng Riedl
Vana
Ienernad Lacredlin
Dedbo
Dankin Bor
Ted Bist
Warren Maettenry
Lgehardstin
L.boxdi
Sanithy
Jessie Mo Derler
Dougs
Henry di. Paatle
Glen Ot Mes Tavehtin
Dames
Sewe
BO Atben
Mood Howan Bor
We AL Yager
Chirence KM. Smith Mor
Agerdeutture
J. J. McMahon
Chenernil—ipton
Kepford
Twee Wee Snyder
Rae Walsh
Rpabtie
Wrank OL Conley
Funeral Service Held For Mrs. Arthur Lake In Anamosa
Mrs. Arthur Lake 52 longtime Jones county resident died in Independence after hospital stays in Dubuque and Independence. Funeral at Loder Funeral Home Anamosa with Rev T O Ruestag officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery Anamosa. Survived by husband Glen and sister Harm Dirks Center Junction. Dalrymple ordained Congregational minister in Anamosa service. The family to move to Keosauqua for new parish duties.
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Arthur Lake
Jones County
Loder
Anaosa
Lba
Tol. Ruestag
Anamosa Lutheran Church
Riverside
Anmunesi
Take
Independence
Dubuque
Bagel Hanken
Mro
Gerhardt Hanken
Scotch Grove
St. John's Lutheran Church
Manticeio
Wii
Maquoketa
Anber
Center
Popejoy
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Don Ruhl
Marion H. Balster
Plymouth
William H. Stark
Martello
Reo
Carlton Brainard
Robert EK. Nicholson
International
Thomas Shover
Crysler
Sam Schuetz
Pontiac
Reid National Corn Co
Ford
Mrs. M. Folkerts
Luther Leagues
E. P. Ament
Colleen Maire
Jack Maire
Elphin Balster
Robert II. Balster
Margaret Condit
Helen Kopp
Helen Mardorf
Irma Schoon
Max Schrader
Clarice Siebels
Mary McMullen
Wilma Wright
Elaine Behrends
Mary Lou Alamand
Betty Bartlett
Dorothy Jacobs
Bette Morning
Carleta Morning
Rose Schilt
Audrey Oltmann
Madge Schneiter
Delphia Balster
Theona Aldrich
Lois Clark
Helen Welter
Vivian Englehart
JoAnn Schneider
Lorraine Buel
Mary Lou Hein
Lucille Bartels
Carol Caspers
Phyllis Heyen
Joyce Lange
Betty Eggers
Elinor Bartels
DeLoris Dirks
Helen Jean Kopp
Beverly Harms
Betty Smith
Betty Lou Null
Ask
Diamond Bros
Edmund Gartner
Rotary
Cancer Control Society
Shimanek
George Specht
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