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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1954
Page
2
A compact report notes winners from Tuesday's elections for state representative and two local supervisor seats. Names and districts are parsed from readable text but not all details are confirmed. The item summarizes the electoral outcome without judging or commentary.
The Elgin Echo features a quotation from R. P. Strauch about college and self interest attributed to auditor George Specht, noting the image is unavailable. The brief reflects a local newspaper snippet.
The Monticello Band Parents thank merchants, farmers, and all donors who gave generously at the Band Carnival held on Saturday October 30. The note expresses gratitude from the Monticello Band Parents.
Two Jones county men were fined in district court on October 30 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Leo William Floyd and W. Tennyson, both of Anamosa, received $300 fines plus costs after arrests on October 24 by Patrolmen Carter and Beckman respectively. Lester William Dowell, of Anamosa, waived preliminary hearing on a drunken driving charge filed October 30, with arrest dated August 22 by a highway patrolman.
A group from Anamosa including Jr Marilyn Mike Mark and several women named Mrs Balsiger Doll Schlarmann Meier and Janet received many useful and entertaining gifts in a community gesture from neighbors and friends.
The Monticello Cub Scouts held a Thursday den meeting in the Legion room. Three new members joined. Den 1 won the traveling trophy, led by Mrs. Dale Westhoff. Various awards and badges were distributed. Mrs. Cucker’s No. 5 den organized the program. Refreshments by den 7 under Mrs. Si Locher. Opening led by den 6 with Mrs. Robert E. Savage and closing by Mrs. Gerald Rohr’s den 3. Present were Cub master Dr. A. K. Jones and assistant Cub master Orvin Yeoman.
Jimmie Tschantz age ten celebrated his birthday Saturday October 30 at his parents home. Party games entertained guests including Jerry Prull Billie Jensen Gary Mardorf Steve Schlarman Phillip Schlarman Tommy Doll Mark Doll Dean Zumbrunnen Mark Meadow Larry Roller Dick Meier Billy Tschantz Michael Tschantz David Tschantz with cakes baked by Mrs John Tschantz Sr.
Weather so far this winter has delayed county road improvements. Don Rarkin County engineer and officials observed progress on a widened 22 foot bridge east of Wayne Center church replacing a flood damaged span. Dirt from Tobiason farms filled approaches while Beads removed to curb high water damage. Favitteer Rateckin said the bridge would open in about 10 days. Other roads near Cust Grave township and Scotch Grove sites are prepared for surfacing with crushed rock and widened for two way traffic.
A brief item notes a prompt message asking readers to confirm they saw the notice in the Express newspaper. It emphasizes reader engagement and the local paper as the source for confirmation.
Pho Charlie Creen son of Me and Mors Jon Jo Creen arrives overseas with the 1 Corps Field Artillery battalion in Korea after arriving last April. He is stationed at Camp Kobe Japan for a seven day post and recreation, enjoying sight seeing and entertainment facilities provided for private first class Green.
Mrs. Wyland hosted a Saturday celebration at her home for James Bone turning three. Dale-Adams helped with games and refreshments as guests Sandra Appleby Kavin Adams Jane Adams Lanee Yeoman Amy Yeoman Wendy Bone of Madison Wisconsin and James sisters Susan Barbara and Denise attended.
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