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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1948

Page

6

List of Registered Vehicles in Jones County

Nineteen persons have registered vehicles in Jones County. Owners include Arnold Sa alka Oxford Junction Ford Otto E Hubbard Monticello Buick Ed Miller Center Junction Chrysler Harold G Eden Anamosa Chevrolet Steward Main Morley Jeep Orno Jensen Anamosa Buick Harold Green Onslow Ford L J Schlemme Monticello Howard trailer Rolly Duncan Morley Buick John Mortensen Anamosa Ford Louis F Holziger Olin Ford Roy Like Monticello GMC Francis Miller Monticello Ford Robert Mizaur Oxford Junction Oldsmobile Gerke Hanken Monticello Chevrolet Her ter s Pontiac Anamosa Ford Herman A Lange Scotch Grove Ford John H Eden Monticello Ford George Tobiason Monticello Ford

Ineteen Jones County Arnold Saalka Oxford Junction Ford Monticello Buick Ed Miller Center Junction Chrysler Arold G. Eden Anamosa Chéviet Steward Main Morley Jeep Orno Jensen

Seven births at John McDonald hospital last week

The John McDonald hospital reported seven births from October 27 to October 31. The newborns include four girls and two boys, born to Castonguay, Tjaden, Heiken, Husmann, Clark, Kula, and Hugh families in Monticello Onslow Anamosa Scotch Grove and Monticello. John J. Locher gave a non political talk to the Monticello Rotary about century long political trends.

John McDonald Hospital Gerald Castonguay Monticello Elden Tjaden Onslow Rex Heiken Anamosa Arthur Husmann Scotch Grove Louis Clark Arthur Kula Paul Hugh John J. Locher

Marriage Licenses Issued in Anamosa District Court

Two marriage licenses were issued by the clerk of the district court in Anamosa. They went to Richard D. Mardorf and Irene Siebels both of Monticello and to H. E. Harper of Vinton and Blanche H. Deischer of Monticello.

Anamosa Richard D. Mardorf Irene Siebels Monticello H. E. Harper Vinton Blanche H. Deischer

Panthers Face Homecoming Clash With Anamosa Blue Raiders

Monticello enters Homecoming night with four wins and a 39–0 upset over West Union, while Anamosa holds mixed results. Captain Paul Schneider leads the Panthers as headlined by a tradition-filled Monticello–Anamosa rivalry dating to 1923 with recent struggles and a hopeful Friday night outcome.

Anamosa Blue Raiders Monticello Panthers Panthers Blue Raiders West Union Raiders Anamosa Monti Paul Schneider Wilson Manchester Marion Vinton Independence Tipton Maquoketa Mt. Vernon

Election Upset Echoes Across Iowa and Nation

A chaotic election review portrays President Truman winning Iowa by 34 000 votes while Beardsley Gillette and Gillette win U S Senate and governor races. Jones county mirrors state trends with tight local races and a rural library measure defeated. Voter turnout high with unusual margins and party shifts noted.

Iowa Truman Beardsley Guy" Gillette Jones County Gillette Dewey George Specht J. E. Porter Leonard Ahrendsen Henry Eichhorn U. S Talle Evans Lynhurst Akers Grimes Secretary of Agriculture Linn Larson Commerce Reed Supreme Court

Back To School Night At Public School Event

Parents invited to observe regular classes during American Education Week. The event runs Tuesday at 7 30 p m for one hour with a portion of the school day shown. A musical program and National Honor Society initiation follow at 8 40 in the auditorium.

Glee Club Bard

A E Schneider Dies Monday at 49 in Monticello

Albert E. Schneider 49 died Monday at the Iowa State Sanatorium Oakdale Iowa. Born October 26 1899 in Monticello he lived there all his life and was a Monticello High School and State University of Iowa graduate in pharmacy. He is survived by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 30 p m from Goettsch funeral home with burial in Oakwood cemetery. Reverend John Baumann officiated. Pallbearers were classmates Irving Hintz John Chapman Wilbur Cartano Siegfried Guyan Lynn Clark and Don Sutherland.

Albert E. Schneider Goettsch Oakwood John Baumann RSEE Mr. Schneider Iowa State Sanatorium Oakdale Monticello Isaac Schneider Louise Haeussler Siegfried Guyan Lynn Clark Don Sutherland

Mrs Ahraken Dies Sunday Funeral services held for Anna Ahraken

Mrs Anna Ahraken died Saturday evening at her daughter's home in Scotch Grove. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at St John’s Lutheran Church by Rev R P Young with burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were John Prull Martin Burrichter Tobias Folkers Willard Himebaugh Paul Jacobs A G Hanken. She was born December 1 1873 in Wayne township daughter of J D Poppe. She married Henry E Abraken January 16 1895 and moved to Monticello in 1928 after farm years in Scotch Grove. Survived by daughters Kay Abraken and Mrs J M Lange and son Lewis Ahraken plus two granddaughters and four sisters.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Anna Ahraken J. M. Lange Scotch Grove R. P. Young John Prull Martin Burrichter Tobias Folkers Willard Himebaugh Paul Jacobs A. G. Hanken Abraken Wayne Township Lewis Ahraken Clinton Yvonne Maxion Lange Chicago L. R. Jacobs Emmetsburg A. E. Laude Anamosa J. B. Zimmerman Minnie Gerdes Monticello

Death of Mrs. Berta Long Widow of Rev. George Long

Word comes of the death of Mrs. Berta Long at her Dell Rapids South Dakota home on March 12. She was the widow of the late Rev. George Long a pastor at Presbyterian churches in Center Junction and Scotch Grove.

Berta Long George Long Dell Rapids S. D Center Junction Scotch Grove

Monticello Couple Becomes Grandparents Twice

Mr and Mrs Howard Mack of Monticello became grandparents twice within six hours on Wednesday. Their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Gerald Castonguay of Monticello and son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Bill Mack of Cedar Rapids welcomed two daughters. Castonguay co owns the American Petroleum station in Monticello.

Howard Mack Monticello Gerald F. Castonguay Bill Mack Cedar Rapids Mr. Castonguay American Petroleum Station

Father Son 4-H Banquet Set At Olin High Saturday

Rex Conn will be the main speaker at the Boys 4-H Father Son banquet to be held in the Olin High School gymnasium on November 6 at 7 p.m. Reservations should be made with the club leader or at the Farm Bureau office.

Rex Conn Olin High School Farm Bureau

Eight Jones County Men Report for Physical Examinations

Eight Jones County men were selected to report for physical examinations in Cedar Rapids on November 12. The list includes Milton L. Ewing Clarence Sanford E. McClure Oxford Function Lowellaymond Perke E. Fisher Eugene P. Bray Anamosa residents Russell H. Berringer and Edward H. Felton Cascade residents Dale L. Allen Olin. Two 18 year olds registered this week Arthur Boots Jr Monmouth and Frank D. Short Jr Wyoming. The Anamosa selective service office will be closed all day November 8 for a Des Moines meeting.

Jones County Cedar Rapids Milton L. Ewing Clarence Sanford E. McClure Oxford Lowellaymond Perke E. Fisher Eugene P. Bray Anamosa Russell H. Berringer Edward H. Felton Cascade Dale L. Allen Olin Arthur Boots, Jr Monmouth Frank D. Short, Jr Wyolming Selective Service Des Moines

DeKalb Dealer Wins Tailor Made Suit Award

John J. Miller of DeKalb Cass and Fairview townships received a tailor made suit from the DeKalb Hybrid Seed Corn Co for selling the greatest percentage of seed requirements and customers in the territory.

John J. Miller DeKalb Cass Fairview Township DeKalb Hybrid Seed Corn Co DeKalb, Ill

T B Association Begins Work

The Jones County Tuberculosis association met at the Iowan hotel in Anamosa for the annual meeting to plan the 1948 seal sale starting November 22. Mrs. William McLaughlin presided as county president. numerous members from Monticello Anamosa and surrounding towns attended. Miss Hulda Nielsen was named county publicity chairman.

Jones County Tuberculosis Association Iowan Anamosa William McLaughlin Monticello McLaughlin Henry Seeger Morley C. R. Smith Wyoming Herman Helgens Hulda Nielsen Margaret Wismeier Clair Fayram Marcus Lahey Claude Peet Martelle Leonard Streets Lisbon Fritz Kruse Hale Myrtle Ross Howard Willison Onslow Howie Serbousek Ross Nielsen

Unofficial General Election Returns Reported in Jones County

Election tallies from Jones County show results arriving from Fairview first at 10 15 p m and Hale last at 7 15 a m. A crowd of 400 to 500 gathered in the courthouse lobby as county totals appeared on a blackboard while national results were heard by radio. Official certification awaits the board of canvassers next Monday at noon.

Jones County Anamosa Fairview Hale Jones County Court House Board of Canvassers

Monticello Merchants Open Armistice Day

Arch Edwards chairman of the Special Days committee of the Monticello Chamber of Commerce announced that Monticello stores will be open all day Armistice Day.

Monticello Arch Edwards The Chamber of Commerce

Two Injured In Auto Accident Near Monticello

At 8 20 this morning two Cedar Rapids men were injured when a 1946 Ford sedan collided with a 1946 Ford pickup at the county road and Highway 151 junction near the Y at the south edge of Monticello. Martin J. DeLacy and Nick Siarra were treated at John McDonald Hospital for head wounds and bruises. Floyd Mitchel also from Cedar Rapids was in the sedan and not seriously hurt. The pickup was driven by Marge Hoffman of RR I and suffered rear end damage while the sedan's front end sustained heavy damage.

Monticello Martin J. DeLacy Nick Siarra Cedar Rapids John McDonald Floyd Mitchel Marge Hoffman RR. I

Hallowe'en Carnival Net $800 for Monticello Band

Ray Stumbaugh announces the Monticello High School band carnival at City park drew about 1500 attendees and cleared 800. Alice Jones crowned carnival queen, receiving a musical powder box. Tickets funded over 200 in sales. each ticket counted 100 votes. Local groups and merchants donated support.

Ray Stumbaugh Monticello City Park Alice Jones Veterans of Foreign Wars the Conservation League Firemen, C.so. (Franklin Lions Club Rotary Club Monticello Implement Co Iowa Electric Gamble Stores the Express Schultz Bros Stuhler’s

Homemaking Class Plans Second Meeting at High School

The Adult Homemaking class will meet Monday November 8 at 8 pm in the high school homemaking rooms. A Singer Sewing Machine Co representative from Cedar Rapids will demonstrate attachments. Attendance is encouraged and lessons are free.

Singer Sewing Machine Co Cedar Rapids

Wallace Wins 99 County Votes in Jones County

Progressive party candidate Henry A Wallace received 99 votes in Jones county during the Tuesday general election. All but Lovell Oxford and Anamosa IV precincts reported for him. Statewide totals show 10 977 Wallace votes about one percent of the total.

Progressive Party Henry A. Wallace Jones County Lovell Oxford Anamosa IV Wallace

League of Women Voters Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday

The next regular meeting of the League of Women Voters is set for Tuesday evening November 9 at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Frank Shimanek. Mr Brown will speak on United Nations and the Citizen.

League of Women Voters Frank Shimanek Brown United Nations

Grimes Elected to Town High School Board

A. B. Grimes, Monticello public schools superintendent from 1929 to 1944, was appointed to a five year term on the board of directors of the Town High School association. He now lives at Boone.

A. B. Grimes Monticello The Town High School Association Boone

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Schneider Homecoming Crosley Severn Farm and Home Store Ross Baty Clarence Matthiessen Harold Sovern Bill Coxsee Severn Ray Adams Thomas Dewey United States Harry Truman New York Washington G.O.P Republican Party Richard Wilson Des Moines Register Register Sherman Atttorney Presbyterian Church Notes Eric Clitheroe Matthiessen Express A. E. Schneider Funeral Home Marjory ‘Hoffman Laverne Fluckiger Morileigh Clark Mary Wilcox T.B. Association Greene Teese Sea Greenfield Rome Onslow Enone Stone City Weewen Stan Noee Gsi W. Richland Eee Se Ese Monticello I Wee Ee East Richland Aaseee Castle Grove Madison Sace Washington Meeneenee Jackson Monticello Iti Anamosa III Scotch Grove Saaeresse Ee A
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