Ration Stamp Status Updated for Meats Fats Sugar and Gasoline
Ration details list indefinite validity for Meats Fats Red stamps AS through Z8 and A6 throughKb with 40 red points covering five weeks until December. Processed Foods Blue stamps A8 to Z8 and A5 to W5 valid indefinitely with no stamps until December 1. Sugar stamps 80 31 82 and 38 each five pounds, sugar stamp 40 five pounds canning sugar good through February. Gasoline A-13 new book four gallons per stamp through December 21. Fuel oil periods 4 and 5 and new period 1 coupons valid for heating gear. Airplane shoes stamps 1 and 2 indefinite with new stamp November 1 and valid indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Railroad Yard Shipments From Monticello and Nearby
The report lists weekly shipments to Cedar Rapids St Louis New York and Dubuque including three cars soybeans to Cedar Rapids one to St Louis one car butter to New York and two cars hogs to Dubuque. Cattle shipments to Chicago Union Stock Yards include multiple individuals with one to three cars per name from Beverly and Cody Nebraska. Incoming cattle include George Kurt Mrs John Buol Leo Lawrence O Shea Brothers Bert Ballou and others from Beverly Ia Cody Neb and Kansas City with several cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
St. Louis
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
New York
Dubuque Packing Company
Dubuqie
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
George Rickels
Ray George
Fred Lees
Clarence Kurt
Pete Hosch
Lawrence Burlage
George Kurt
Kansas City
John Buol
Leo Lawrence
O'Shea
Divorce Filed in Jones County Court by Stingleys
One divorce action was filed last week in Jones county district court. Eugene Stingley sues Helen Stingley for absolute divorce citing desertion since July 15 1944 and prior marital troubles beginning after their 1942 marriage in Princess Anne Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Eugene Stingley
Helen Stingley
Princess Anne
Jeayve
Louis Lange, Jr
Hopkinton
Two new baby boys born at local hospital
Two baby boys arrived in the past week at John McDonald hospital. The first set of parents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Meadon of Center Junction welcomed their son on October 28. The second couple Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Schemmel of Cascade welcomed their son on October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Kenneth Meadon
Center Junction
Anthony Schemmel
Cascade
VFW Monticello Post Prepares Meeting with Inspecting District Official
Monticello Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No 1683 and Auxiliary announce the next regular meeting for Thursday November 9 with Second District President Addie Campbell of Davenport present to inspect auxiliary ritualistic work. Fifty seven Christmas boxes have been shipped to overseas service members with Louise Field Edith Bender Carrie Moncrief Freda Pearson and Blanche Lambert leading the effort. A large group assisted in packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W. Post
Monticello Post
No. 1683
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Addie Campbell
Davenport
Louise Field
Edith Bender
Carrie Moncrief
Freda Pearson
Blanche Lambert
Obituary for August Schlimmer Remains and Funeral Details
Interment at Oakwood cemetery followed last Friday’s 2 pm service for August Schlimmer. He died October 25 at Mercy Hospital Davenport after ten months as a patient. Born October 15 1861 in Schleswig Holstein Germany he immigrated in 1881 later living in Clinton county Scotch Grove township and Monticello before moving to Davenport. He married Emma Stahlberg in Germany in 1880 and is survived by three daughters five sons and 45 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Cemetery
Schlimmer
Davenport
Schultz
East Pleasant Street
Mercy Hospital
Schleswig Holstein
Germany
Fritz Schlimmer
Clinton County
Emma Stahlberg
Scotch Grove Township
Jones County
Iowa
Monticello
Ber of the Holy Cross Lutheran
Annie Schoon
Low Point
Ill
Emma Oetzmann
Beeks
John Schlimmer
Cedar Rapids
August Schlimmer
Theodore
Fritz W
Henry M. Schlimmer
Go-To-School Night Nov 9 Monticello Schools Invite
Parents and friends are invited to visit Monticello public schools Thursday evening November 9 as American Education Week runs November 5 to 11. The event allows viewing classes from grades 1 to 6 and high school, with an evening program in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Public Schools
Eells
Guyan
Cohrt
Greenley
Miss Rummell
Crimmings
Walker
Mies Ahrendt
Simmondg
Miss Wood
Miss Smith
Miss Gardner
Mrs J W Bond Dies At Washington Ohio
Word came Monday of the death of Mrs Matilda Bond wife of Rev J W Bond at the Carr Rest Home in G H Ohio She was a former teacher in the public schools and assisted her husband in his ministry Her memory as a devoted wife and educator was noted by the Presby terian church Center Junction and Scotch Grove communities.
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J. W. Bond
Washington, Ohio
Matilda’ Bond
Carr Rest
G. H
Ohio
Presbyteriain
Jool
Assiatō
Hyaband
AE Ya
Fire destroys Ahlrichs home in Castle Grove township
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ahlrichs in Castle Grove township burned Friday night around 9 30. The loss was total with a claimed 2500 on the house and 1100 on personal effects, aided by neighbors and the local fire squad. The family, away at a school play, returned to find only charred wreckage. They plan to live in a new insulated chicken house this winter and build a proper home in the spring. Mr Ahlrichs had recently recovered from surgery at McDonald hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ahirichs
Castle Grove Township
Ahlrichs
German Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Wayne Township
Mary Jean
Dale
Coggon
Thomas Ahlrichs
Herman Hoffman
Lester Rickels
McDonald Hospital
Halloween Stunts Prove Uneventful in Monticello
Monticello families enjoyed Halloween with many homes giving treats after doorbell ringing. Five children were arrested by Milwaukee Railroad detectives for wagoning on tracks and await a hearing before Mayor R. C. Hoar rather than being jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Milwaukee Railroad
R. C. Hoar
War Hero Cpl Richard Starks Returns From Alaska
Cpl Richard E. Starks arrives home this week after 18 months of service in Alaska with the United States Army. He visits his brother Robert Starks and mother-in-law Mrs Charles Winans and plans to visit his mother Mrs Ted Romig in Springville. After an 80 day furlough he will report to San Francisco California for further duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Richard E. Starks
United States Army
Robert Starks
Charles Winans
Ted Romig
Springville
Ae Starks
San Francisco
Calif
Oris Randolph to Speak at Farm Forum Monday
Oris Randolph, Jones County soils district technician, will discuss The Latest in Crops and Soils at the community forum Monday night at the public school building. He brings years of CCC era soils work and practical, farm-focused guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oris Randolph
Jones County
Randolph
CCC Efhnp
Monticello
Report of County Car Accidents Past Week
Cars driven by Robert J. Gerdes Langworthy and George Arduser collided October 26. Gerdes blinded by bright lights, several teeth knocked out. Mrs Gerdes head and face lacerated and thrown through windshield. Mrs Arduser bruised knee. Second crash occurred 9 am Tuesday October 31 when Alfred G Folkerts driving south met two westbound trucks. sun in Folkerts eyes as he passed first truck, then struck the second truck. Also mentions a birth: Hughter born to Mr and Mrs Erman Harrs in Wayne township Get 24 at Mercy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Gerdes
Langworthy
George Arduser
Gerdes
Monticello to Form Young Farmers Club
The Vocational Agriculture department sponsors a part time school style young farmers club for ages 16 to 22. The first organizational meeting is Tuesday evening November 7 at 8 p.m. in the high school agriculture room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture Department of
Monticello
Young Farmers
Chief Pharmacist's Mate Doxsee Advanced in Navy Rank
Chief Pharmacist's Mate Wilbur K. Doxsee son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Doxsee of Monticello has been advanced from pharmacist's mate first class to chief pharmacist's mate as of November 1 Address listed as W K Doxsee Ch PhM Service Force US Atlantic Fleet N O B Norfolk Va He and his wife reside in Norfolk while he is on duty there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur K. Doxsee
Charles A. Doxsee
Monticello
W. K. Doxsee
U.S. Atlantic Fleet
N.O.B
Norfolk
Juvenile Court Sentences Four Boys in Stahler Case
Judge J. E. Heiserman presided in Anamosa juvenile court Saturday. Four boys who vandalized the Riess G. Stahler home were sentenced. Adamson and Lubben to Eldora reform school until age 21 with suspensions. Redmond also sent to reform school. Paroles set to Reverend Grossheim, Ray Adams, and Dr. Fraser with nightly curfews and parental supervision. fines totaling $13.50 assigned for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Heiserman
Anamosa
Riess
Grant Adamson, Jr
John Lubben
Reform School
Eldora
Adamson
Lubben
Willem J. Grossheim
Redmond
Ray Adams
Heiserman
Stuhler
Special Speaker at Farm Forum in Jones County
Prof KE L Quaife extension swine specialist from Iowa State spoke at the Monticello Farm Forum on hog production prospects and sow testing association feasibility. He and County Extension Director Jessen led breed type selection demonstrations using George Poppe and Orlie Dawes herds for Monticello FFA and Olin FFA groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. L. Quaife
Iowa State College
Jones County
Monticello
Quaife
Jessen
Boy Burned Saving Siblings Fire Near New House
James Hosch four suffered a left leg burn after near a bonfire by a house built for Ralph Lambert on North Chestnut Street. Mrs Lambert, with gasoline on her hands, dashed out and extinguished the flames saving the child. He was treated at a hospital and sent home the same night. Mrs Lambert’s hands were blistered. Doctor says delays could have led to fatal burns. Sprague M. Hosford left for Chicago to attend a three day meeting of mutual insurers at the Drake hotel.
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James Hosch
Leo Hosch
Ralph Lambert
North Chestnut Street
Sprague M. Hosford
Castle Grove Mutual Insurance Association
Chicago
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Drake Hotel
Polls Open 8 A.M. To 8 P.M. On Election Day
Election day voting runs 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Town precincts with slow returns in Jones county due to no machines and absentee ballots. Voters may mark a straight ticket by the top circle or by crosses beneath names, or mix tickets by combining circle and squares as allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Selectees For Physical Exam From Jones County
Jones county sent 17 selectees to Fort Snelling Minnesota for pre induction medical exams this morning. They will be examined and notified when the armed services need them. If urgent they may go to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for outfitting otherwise they return home to await call.
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Jones County
Fort Snelling
Minn
Armed Services
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Monticello
Paul Raymond Neal
William Edwin Corbin
Ralph Stuart Kromminga
Jacine
Wis
Mrs Cashen Sustains Fracture of Leg
Mrs Clara Cashen visiting at Mrs Alva Like’s home fell last week and fractured her leg just below the hip. She is confined at John McDonald hospital in satisfactory condition. Visitors included her son Raymond Cashen Lincoln Neb Charles Oeserger and sister Marguerite Grollinger Cascade who called on her last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Cashen
Alva Like
John McDonald Hospital
Raymond Cashen
Lincoln
Neb
Charles Oesehger
Marguerite Grollinger
Cascade
Monticello Forum Debates Youth Center Need
A Monticello Community Forum discusses a planned youth center. Principal Donald Eells and panelists weigh school time constraints, party activity, parental responsibility, and the role of churches in providing wholesome recreation to curb delinquency. Superintendent Shannon will continue school parties to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Eells
Monticello
Shannon
Citizens Vote in Jones County General Election
Voters in Jones County will go to the polls next Tuesday November 7 for the general election. Candidates across federal state and county offices are listed with party affiliations and no Democratic contenders for several posts. The Express prints the full ballot on page 6.
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Jones County
Express
Congress
Henry O. Talle
George C. Claassen
Floyd Whitbrick
Edwin C. Schluter
Clifford M. Strawman
Oscar Story
Anamosa
George F. Specht
Don S. Ruhl
W. L. Pearson
Leonard Norton
Henry Eichhorn
Bess E. Sherman
William J. Bailey
Halloween Party at Presbyterian Church Delights Westminster Fellowship
Fifty three youths of the Westminster Fellowship at the Presbyterian church joined a Halloween party in the church social rooms. Prizes went to five character costumes and a tour of the church catacombs led to the Chamber of Death and Hall of Horrors. Refreshments were served by a committee including Charles Kreeb Ann Skelley Joan Bender Shirley Shelley Dave Walker Dick Sutherland and Lois Guyan.
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Westminster Fellowship
The
Presbyterian Church
Charles Kreeb
Ann Skelley
Joan Bender
Shirley Shelley
Dave Walker
Dick Sutherland
Lois Guyan
Obituary notices for Alvah Miller and Harry Sandhouse
Alvah Miller died in Hettinger North Dakota on Wednesday night October 25 and was flown to Monticello for burial. born February 18 1877 in Monticello and married Edna Young in 1897 who died in 1987. Survived by sister Carrie Tunison of Chicago and relatives in Illinois and Arkansas attended the funeral. Harry Sandhouse, former Monticello resident, buried at Oakwood cemetery after dying October 17 in San Diego California. born August 18 1865. survived by daughter Mrs Gladys Good and brother William with grandson Cpl Richard V Good.
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Alvah Miller
Hettinger
N. D
Monticello
Edna Young
Miller
Carrie
John Tunison
Chicago
Lillian
William Magee
Earle Young
Frank Weigen
Freeport, Ill
Galen Miller
DeValls, Ark
Harry Sandhouse
Oakwood
Herman
Hannah Sandhouse
Garden City
Kaw
Wyoming
California
Bear Valley
San Diego
Calif
Gladys Good
Cedar Rapids
William
Madrid
Cpl
Richard V. Good
Warmy Air Forces
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rotary Olk
F. H. Kehren
Zion Ev. Lutheran Church
Red Cross
Mr. Schlimmer
Ahirichs
Farm Forum
Hughter
Mrerman Harrs
Young Farmers Club
Ag. Department
Onslow
Paul Dean Heeren
Martello
Marion Lee Davis
Donald James Bray
Dale LaVern Allen
Rudolph Edward Tjaden
Edwin Arend Alferts
Galen Bradley Robertson
Rowley
Arthur Richard Mausser
Olin
Howard J. Willis, Jr
Morley
Robert Henry Seeger
County Selective Service Board
Pam
Gordon Lee Redmond
Community Forum
Ione Smith
Frank “Walker
Lois Simmonds
Boyd Shannon
Helen Guyan
Frank Walker
Donald Sutherland
Carl Schneider
Elden Brashaw
I. M. Redmond
Chester Condit
E. 4H. Mhuibregtse
Irma Schoon
Dick Bonwell
B. C. Hall
Monticello No
Matthiessen
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