Cattle Shipments Reach Union Stock Yards and Nearby Markets
Over the past week local yards received nine carloads of cattle from consignors including John P. Kurt Ed Reiter and Lelay Bros. Kilgore Neb and Circle Mont provided thirteen and five head respectively while U S Yards South Omaha added eight cars with consignor Francis Till two cars and George Kurt six cars. The Dubuque Packing Co moved hogs to Dubuque St Louis and Chicago and Yeastex sent one car of feed to Wichita amid broader regional movements to Springfield Ill Texarkana Ark Little Rock Ark St Louis Mo and Denton Tex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
John P. Kurt
Chris Reiter
Ed Reiter
Bud Bros
Ray George
Dubuque Packing Company
Dubuque
St. Louis
Yeastex Company
Wichita
Kan
J. LeRoy Farmer Canning Company
Springfield
Ill
Texarkana
Ark
Little Rock
Denton
Tex
Kilgore
Neb
Circle
Mont
Joe Knepper
Pete Hosch
Jim Hamil
George Hostert
George Kurt
Pete Manternach
Lelay Bros
Monticello Lions Host Halloween Party for Ladies and Faculty
The Monticello Lions Club entertained their ladies and the Monticello public school faculty at a Halloween party Monday evening at the Community Building. The event opened with bingo, prizes awarded for winners, and stunts attached to prizes. Games followed, then dancing. Committee: C. A. Condit chairman, D. J. Coxey, Joe Barron. Lunch by Mrs. Condit, Mrs. Barron, Mrs. Henry Adams, Mrs. Coxey. Door prize won by Miss Mary J. Koster after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Lions Club
Monticello Public School
C. A. Condit
D. J. Coxey
Joe Barron
Coxey
Mary J. Koster
Rotary talk on Anamosa reform school at Monticello
Rotary Club heard Foss Davis warden of Anamosa men's reformatory describe inmate classes and outdoor duty under guard versus constant confinement. Judge J E Heiserman of Anamosa attended with Rotary member Russell Jamieson welcomed new guest James L Burns visiting C A Doxsee home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foss Davis
Men’s Reformatory
Anamosa
Monticello
James L. Burns
C. A. Doxsee
Red Cross Monticello Plans Annual Meeting
The Monticello Red Cross will hold its annual meeting in the Community building on Tuesday November 6 at p.m. Any member who has paid one dollar or more may attend. Byron Anderson, a former Red Cross field representative who served overseas, will speak on Red Cross work. New officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Red Cross
At &P.m
Red Cross
Byron Anderson
Marriage Licenses Granted This Week
Three marriage licenses were issued from the clerk of the district court last week. The pairs are Wayne H Wyeth 22 and Lois Grace Horton 18 of Onslow Clarence I Kuriger 38 of Monticello and La Breda B Gierhart 31 of Anamosa Charles F Newham Jr 25 of Carrollton Mo and Venita Shover 22 of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Wayne H. Wyeth
Lois Grace Horton
Onslow
Clarence I. Kuriger
Monticello
la Breda
Two Trucks Registered in County Treasurer Office
During the past week two trucks were registered in Don Ruhl the county treasurer’s office Otis Van Voltenburg Anamosa registered a used Ford truck KE J McKinstry Dodge 1945 truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ruhl
Otis van Voltenburg
Anamosa
KE. J. McKinstry
Dodge
Scotch Grove Girls Install Club Officers
The Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls held a regular meeting at the home of Vaneta Hughes on October 20 with all members present and five new members Miriam Young Joyce Oeschger Elizabeth Young Ruth Paulsen and Kathleen Paulsen installed as officers. A program committee was elected and a remonstration by Joann Wright followed by accordion music and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls
Vaneta Hughes
Miriam Young
Joyce Oeschger
Elizabeth Young
Ruth Paulsen
Kathleen Paulsen
Joann Wright
Janann Meier
Swift matriarch Will Keast mourned in Earned Kansas
Mrs Lester J Swift mourns the death of her mother Mrs Will Keast in Earned Kansas Sunday morning October 28. Mrs Swift could not attend the funeral due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester J. Swift
Will Keast
Iarned
Kan
Swift
Dietrich Dirks Welcomes Son at McDonald Hospital
Mr and Mrs Dietrich Dirks became parents to a son born at McDonald hospital last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietrich Dirks
McDonald Hospital
Men File Discharges From Services
More than fifty men filed their discharges from the armed services with the county recorder Bess Sherman during the past week. The list includes Pfc Herman Behrends Sgt Lester F Collins Pfc John H Fraser Jr S/Sgt Carl H Siebels all with varied campaigns and decorations as they left military service after long wartime duties in Europe and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
County Recorder
Bess Sherman
Herman Behrends
Co. C
47Th Armored Infantry Battalion
Normandy
North France
Ardennes
Rhineland
Europe
Lester F. Collins
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Bat. A
AFA
Carl H. Siebels
Lowry Field
Colorado
Wartie
Deere
Moan
Aleutian Islands
EAME
Italy
Alaska
United States
Morocco
Mrs Lloyd Pickett Sprains Ankle After Fall
Mrs Lloyd Pickett falls on her home steps Monday and suffers a badly sprained ankle. The incident was near her residence and authorities have not reported further injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Pickett
Editorial Calls for Action on Underage Drinking in Monticello
A Monticello editorial blames tavern owners and parents for youths getting intoxicated and shoplifting. It urges strict enforcement, legal penalties for sellers and offenders, and a home shift toward church and wholesome activities to curb the trend among high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Scotch Grove 4 H Boys Sign Cards
Scotch Grove 4 H club held its regular October meeting at Neal and Larry Paulsen's home. Thirteen members answered roll with The Tractor I Like Best. Members signed 1945 1945 cards and planned a special November 16 coon hunt meeting about next year’s fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Neal
Larry Paulsen
Farmers Raise Corn Crib At Wernimont's Farm
Charles Wernimont on the Delaware county line hosted a Tuesday raising of a large corn crib with a granary overhead. The structure measures 40 by 82 feet and drew 40 neighbors who contributed services. refreshments were served at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wernimont
Delaware County
Funeral Rites Held For Ed O Rourke
Edmund Francis O Rourke died Oct 7 after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Oct 29 at Sacred Heart church Monticello with Rev. Eugene Lorenz officiating. Burial was in Immaculate Conception cemetery Castle Grove. Pallbearers listed. Survived by siblings Charles, Margaret, Catherine, Alice, John, Mayme, Louis, Will. James and Mrs Tallman preceded him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Francis O’rourke
John
Linn County
O’rourke
Louis O'Rourke
Jones
Delaware
Linn
South Dakota
Jones County
Kruger
Matthiessen
Monticello
Idinund O'Rourke
Charles O’rourke
Highmore
S. D
Margaret Hardy
Phillip
Catherine Tuttle
Alice
John O’rourke
Mayme
Louis
Will O’rourke
Castle Grove
James O'Rourke
M. J. Tallman
Two Monticello Girls Admit Theft Of Purse
Two juvenile Monticello girls confessed to stealing a purse containing 150 dollars. One used the money, arousing suspicion, leading to the confession and recovery of most of the purse contents. They returned the bag behind the school implement building, then fled and faced juvenile court in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Sehoon
Cedar Rapids
Gene Walker Elected Chairman At ISC
Eugene Walker son of Mr and Mrs Frank Walker Monticello has been elected activities chairman of Theta chapter of the Ward System at Town State college. The Ward System chapters plan athletic and social activities for their members and Walker is a senior in agricultural economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Walker
Frank Walker
Monticello
Town State College
Walker
New Cases Filed In Court For Next Term
Jones county district court sees several new actions in the past week. Cletus Boland sues Leonard Casteel over a October 23 collision on primary 161 near Monticello seeking 200 dollars in damages. Three divorces follow: Wilma Winans is against Thomas Francis Winans with child custody and relief sought. Marilyn Burton seeks annulment from Ernest Earl Burton after discovering a prior marriage. Emily F Boots sues Harry F Boots Jr for divorce after alleged cruelty and a disputed California photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Cletus Boland
Leonard Casteel
Primary 161
Monticello
Wilma Winans
Thomas Francis Winans
Chanute Field
Marilyn Burton
Ernest Earl Burton
Greenville, Mo
Emily F. Boots
Harry FE. Boots Jr
Cedar Rapids
California
Westhoff Buys Hearn Property On North Cedar Street
William Westhoff completed a real estate purchase from Dan Hearn for 2500 the 16 by 60 foot lot on North Cedar street. He tore down the former dye works building thereon. Thursday afternoon 26 Castle Grove and Monticello ladies visited Mrs. C D Brown at Olin and heard a talk on art with displayed pieces from foreign countries. Refreshments followed with Mrs. O R Howie at the tea table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Westhoff
Dan Hearn
North Cedar Street
Westhoff
Dycetmn
Castle Grove
Monticello
C.D. Brown
Olin
Men Ordered For Induction November 5th
The Jones county selective service board has ordered seven men to report for induction into the armed services on Monday November 5. Names include Paul G Rieniers and William D Schlimmer of Monticello Raymond J Wright of Cedar Rapids Ernest A Schatz of Town City Harry G Miller of Langworthy Johnny R B Switzer of Olin and William D Rosencranz of Anamosa. During the past week four 18 year olds registered with the selective service office Bernard H Lloyd of Oxford Junction Lloyd E K Siefken of Anamosa Victor L Thompson of Mechanicsville and Robert B Lyon of Center Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Bernard H. Lloyd
Oxford Junction
Lloyd EK. Siefken
Anamosa
Victor L. Thompson
Mechanicsville
Robert B. Lyon
Center Junction
Youth Rally to Convene at Monticello Church Next Sunday
Delegates from 86 Cedar Rapids Presbytery churches will attend a youth rally at First Presbyterian church in Monticello next Sunday afternoon and evening. Dr. Charles A. Clark, Korea missionary since 1902, will speak. he has twice returned to the United States and witnessed Korea’s wars and guerilla years. Dick Shelley will preside as Westminster Fellowship president, with Rev. Keith Irwin as counselor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
First Presbyterian Church
Monticello
Charles A. Clark
Korea
Clark
United States
Jeper
Dick Shelley
Westminster Fellowship
Keith Irwin
Olivet Presbyterian Church
All Bakery Sold To Newton Thomas
Newton Thomas of Waterloo purchased Al's Bakery this week and took possession Monday. He has 18 years experience with the Name Bakery and Wonder Bakery in Waterloo. He will live in an apartment in the Al Rieselman home. Rieselman remains in Monticello. Isabel Donovan, former Monticello girl, left Washington for Europe on a conference to discuss forming a United Nations cultural and educational organization. London, Ireland, Norway and other countries are on the itinerary. Mr and Mrs Clem Liddy, Donovan's parents, work for the government. their son Leon remains with the air corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Thomas
Waterloo
Wonder
al Rieselman
Rieselman
Monticello
Isabel Liddy Donovan
Washington, D. C
Europe
United Nations
London
Ireland
Norway
Clem Liddy
Donova
Leon
Air Corps
Marriages Of Young People Are Solemnized In Two States
A double wedding feature unfolds with Miss Venita Shover and Charles Newkam IV wed in Monticello Iowa First Presbyterian Church. Bride assisted by Olive Nagel. reception for 125. the couple to reside in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Also Miss Ellen Bohlken weds S/Set Frederick Hanken in Belding Michigan with post ceremony reception and a wartime service record highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venita Shover
Fred Shover
Monticello
Charles Newkam IV
Charles Newkam
Carrolton
First Presbyterian Church
William J. Grossheim
EE. H. DeShaw
Vance Stead
Winterset
Olive Nagel
Excelsior Springs
Delores Yossi
Wilma Doris Yount
Juliet
Virginia Newham
Jefferson City
Cynthia Newkam
Carrollton
Horace Newkam
Frederick Shover
James Newkam
Clyde Thompson
Hopkinton
Myrie Shover
Cedar Rapids
Monticello High School
Medical Institute of Technology
Minneapolis
McCleary Hospital
Central College
Fayette
University of Missouri At Columbia
Floyd Richardson
Verdon Richardson
Michele
Thomas
Charles Wright
Marion
Charles Newham
Horace Newham
Cynthia
Frank Newham
Virginia
James
Mary Jane Aitchison
Clyde ‘Lhompson
James Shover
John Sill
Herbert Locke
Elmer Keppard
Holy Cross
Belding
Mich
Ellen Bohlken
A. G. Bohlken
Frederick Hanken
W. H. Hanken
Paul Gutknecht
Paul Gutknecht, Jr
Elmer Lasco
Paul T. Gutknecht
Pretty Monticello Wedding Combines Families in White Satin
Miss Clara Zimmerman of Anamosa married Loren Bronemann of Monticello in an Evangelical and Reformed church ceremony. The double ring service took place at 8 pm with seven branched candelabra and chrysanthhemum decor. Colleen Marie played, Geraldine Beitz sang, and the bride wore a white slipper satin gown with lace trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Zimmerman
Roland Bronemann
Louis Schafer
Winifred Poppe
Celina Alferts
Jerry Bronemann
Fred Poppe
Clara Moenek
Henry Alferts
LaBreda BB. Gierhart
Jonas L. Gierhart
Anamosa
Clarence Kuriger
Lucey Kuriger
Tucson
Ariz
Sacred Heart
Montisello
Eoo P. Lorenz
Leona C. Gierhart
Bernard Kurigeyr
Monticello
Evangelical and Reformed
Clara Zimmerman
Henry J. Zimmerman
Loren Bronemann
Sam Bronemann
A. Mast
Lohengrin
Mendelsson
Colleen Maire
Geraldine Beitz
Community Forum Opens in Monticello Complex Series
Monticello launches a six meeting community forum sponsored by the public school vocational agriculture and homemaking departments. Charles Hobby CIO president will speak on The Philosophy and Aims of Organized Labor with Rex Conn Cedar Rapids Gazette as banquet speaker. Meetings run Monday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium with a December 10 pot luck banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hobby
CIO of
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Rex Conn
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Photographs Adopted for Birth Certificates in Towa
State vital statistics director Loren E. Chancellor announced a shift from notification to photographic copies of birth certificates. Physicians will mail certificates to the department, which photographs them and sends a form for parents to note errors. The move aims to obtain more accurate birth records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Loren E. Chancellor
State Vital Statistics
State Vital Statistics Department
Chancellor
Court Gives Five Years To Four Reformatory Escapees
In Jones County District Court four escapees from the Anamosa prison farm pleaded guilty to escaping on October 17. Each received five years added to their existing sentences. The group includes Perry Brown Tommy Neifert Clifford Bauslough and Phillip Cum Ans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anamosa
Perry Brown
Tommy Neifert
Clifford Bauslough
Phillip Cum- Ans
Missionary Mildred Manke to Speak at Wayne Church
Miss Mildred Manke a missionary for the American Lutheran church who has served in India will speak at Zion Lutheran church in Wayne Sunday November 4 She is a Warburge college graduate and will also speak at St Matthew's Lutheran church in Mort cello at 2 p m November 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Manke
India
American Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Warburge College
Waverly
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Mort Cello
Kittens Win Prizes In Milwaukee Show
Dr and Mrs L J Swift attended two cat shows in Milwaukee Wisconsin over the weekend. They exhibited a male and a female kitten and won Best red opposite sex kitten Best red male Third best kitten in show and Second on rental kitten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Swift
Milwaukee
Wis
Bet
Sutherland Leaves For Swarthmore College Cadet Training
Richard Sutherland son of Mr and Mrs Donald Sutherland left yesterday for Swarthmore where he will attend Swarthmore college and begin naval air cadet training in the V-5 program. He was selected to enter the November class after graduating Monticello High School in the class of 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Swarthmore
The
Swarthmore College
Toe
Sutherbund
Monticello F
Vo Pe Discharged From Air Corps to Return Home
A letter dated last week reports Vo Pe, discharged from the Air Corps, telling his father he has orders to proceed to a preparation center in Line Neb for processing and discharge. He expected to be home before the week ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo Pe
Stuhter
Line Neb
Air Corps
United States Army
Also Mentioned on This Page
Liant Club
Rotary Club
Scotch Grove Girls
Wernimont
Ed O’rourke
Gene Walker
ISC
Wm. Westhoff
Shover
Newkam
Jefferson City, Mo
Mrs. Newham
Tom Shover
Frank Newkam
Bohlken-Hanken
S/Set
Hanken
Gutknecht
Collins Radio Company
Buck Creek
American Technical School
Des Moines
Gierhart
Kuriger
Anamosa High School
St. Mary’s School
Muscatine
Dhe
Georgia Ann
Alice Marie Grassfield
Myr
Bernard Kuriver
Mes
Paul Muller
Kenneth Sweneyer
Cascade
Man
Roger Doluson
Arthur Johnson
Chineton
Robert Bainbridge
Morley
Esther Darrow
Wayne Church
Sutherland
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