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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1954

Page

8

Buck Creek Couple Celebrates 20th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Clarke Thompson observed their 20th anniversary with a Saturday supper guests included Mr and Mrs John Oltman Mr and Mrs Marvin Oltman and families from Monti cello and Langworthy. Sunday dinner guests included Clifford Chrisman and family Jimmy Butler and Bert Thompson.

Buck Creek Clarke Thompson John Oltman Marvin Oltman Alfred Olmen Monticello Gearhardt Ommen Langworthy Clifford Chrisman Jimmy Butler Cedar Rapids Bert Thompson Lester Tumey Sam Bacon Sally Spurgeon Manchester Castle Theatre Ralph Wilson Graden Blount Phillip King Hattie Yates Coggon Clyde Blount John Wilson Sadie Milroy John Ratcliff Harold Wilson Amos Richardson Loren Kehoe Erin Marie McDonald Hospital Erin John Vetsch Marion & Sponsors Arthur Houston Hazel Houston Japan U. S Bill Gearhart Paul Gearharts East Circle Gene Moulton M.Y.F Golden M.Y.F Buck Creek M.Y.F Marvin Bacon Utley Orville Underwood and Son Community Club Nelson Roland Murphy John Larvick Tacoma Wash Adolph Swen Louis Heiberger Diane George Hodgkins Roberta Robbie Floyd Nelson Delhi Fred Nelson Robert Nelson John Murphy

Don Bohlken Receives Air Force Discharge

Mr and Mrs Fred Bohlken announce their son Donald Bohlken has been discharged from the Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base Texas He has enrolled at the University of Texas in a post graduate course Donald graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor of science degree in commerce and marketing

Fred Bohlken Donald Bohlken Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Texas University of Texas Donald University of Iowa

Guthrie Hunter Bags Two Deer with One Shot

Howard Randolph of Guthrie fired once in the Umcompadre National Forest in Colorado and killed two deer running side by side. He did not realize a second deer was in range until he inspected the ground where both lay.

Howard Randolph Guthrie Enter Umcompadre National ‘Forest Colorado

Infant Nick Paulsen Hospitalized After Surgery

Onslow Nick Paulsen the infant son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Paulsen was taken Tuesday to the Iowa City hospital for further treatment of the ailment for which he recently submitted to surgery. Other local items note corn picking, Halloween events and social visits in the community.

Onslow Nick Ronald Paulsen Iowa City Hospital Lester Orr Leland James Chaplin Warner Wasson Bill Dunlap West Side Tavern John Jansen Willis Miller Maquoketa Judy Paulsen Lynn Balster W. C. Barnts Cedar Rapids Robert George Tjaden Calvin Reiss Eunice Allen Mildhew Streeper Elsie Callahan Cascade Lawrence Petersen Olin Herman Gutzeit Elva Hall Dora Martens

Sutton Farm Bureau Met At Onslow

Sutton Clay township Farm Bureau members gathered at the Onslow Community room for a regular meeting and served a pot luck supper. Officers elected include Bill Reade director Edwin Reid vice director Mrs Kyle Alden secretary Mrs Wilford Wherry women's chairman and Mrs Allen Chatterton health chairman.

Ronald Hanna James Moran Edwin Reid Acel Topping Alva Larkey Ralph Willimack Francis Dodds Fred Bramer Wilford Wherry Ed Post Gertie Reimer Cedar Rapids Jack Moran Jack Carl Gudenhauf

Local Social Roundup of Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Jerald Alden and sons joined the Donald Potter home for dinner Sunday. Blair Masscey of Dubuque visited Kyle Alden Saturday. Mrs James Moran and Kathleen with Mrs Acel Topping attended a birthday club party at Mary and Viola Supple’s Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Francis Dodds and sons dined with Herman Nissen Sunday, with John L Jones Donald Nissen and daughter Cynthia of Maquoketa present. Paul Carr and his wife traveled to Dubuque Friday for medical clinic exams.

Acel Topping Don Lewis Carl Gudenhauf Monticello Lewis Thuman Louis Pegerick Oxford Kyle Alden Pete Clark Maquoketa Clark Ezra Clark George Topping Wyoming Bertha Post Cedar Rapids Edwin Reid Orval Heitz Clinton Grace Hanna Ronald Hanna Rufus Browne Jerald Alden and Sons Donald Potter Blair Masscey Dubuque Kyle Aldens James Moran Kathleen Mary Viola Supple Francis Dodds Herman Nissen John L. Jones Donald Nissen Cynthia Paul Carr

Army Announces New Monetary Reenlistment Bonus Plan

The Department of the Army introduces a reenlistment monet ary bonus effective 16 July 1954 for former soldiers re entering within 90 days of discharge. Bonuses range from 300 to about 1500 dollars, with higher rewards offered to newer enlistees and diminishing amounts for longer service. For details contact M/Sgt Jack Naden at 204 Post Office Building Cedar Rapids or visit Monticello Post Office on Tuesdays 9 30 to 11.

Department of the Army Army Washington Jack Naden Post Office Cedar, Rapids Town Monticello Naden

New Addresses for Military Personnel

New addresses list several service members with updated mailing details. John T Burlage and Roger L Smith provide Lackland Air Force Base box numbers, while Kenneth Aldrich is listed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas.

John T. Burlage P. O. Box B.M.T.S Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas

Knipe Speaks To Rotarians On Driver Training

Paul Knipe, driver training instructor in the public schools, addressed the Rotary Club at the Methodist church. He outlined driver education history, noted Iowa schools expanding programs, and cited studies showing trained drivers have about half the accidents. He mentioned Monticello's program and about 50 other schools offering classroom study.

Paul Knipe Rotary Club Methodist Church A. J. H. McNeill, Jr Dick Long Knipe Iowa Monticello

Anniversary observations in Mediapolis couples

In Mediapolis, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Talbot celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Johnson marked 58 years, and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morrell observed 54 years.

Mediapolis J. F. Talbot E. W. Johnson T. A.morrell

Neighbors Host Weekend Socials Across Area

Monticello and surrounding towns featured a flurry of Sunday dinners and weekend visits. Families from Marion, Lost Nation, Anamosa, Cedar Rapids, Manchester, and other communities joined relatives in varied gatherings, with notable travels to Ames and Des Moines and several church and school group activities noted.

Community Notices of Visits and Social Calls

Marion and Cedar Rapids residents attend birthday with Glenn Jamieson family. Richland and Dubuque guests visit the Landis and Snowden households. Sand Springs hosts Wahl visitors. Dodgeville Wisconsin guests stay with L E Huttons. College students Alice Jones and Marie Pickett visit home communities. Debra Kay Martin joins weekend with James Hollar and Frank Martin households. Bertha Webster from Cedar Rapids visits Lloyd Pickett family. Nancy Deischer visits F D Deischer home. Wayne Illinois guests visit H M Carpenter. Damon Gray hosts Zimmerman Prull and Reuter for Sunday dinner.

Damon Gray Ralph Zimmerman Marie Prull John Reuter

District 4-H Plans Multiple Indian Pow Wow Parties

Jones county 4 H members are invited to district Pow Wow parties at the Farm Bureau building on November 6 10 and 13 announced by Jerry Parsons youth assistant. Four district events replace one county party to widen participation. Indian decor and cultural activities accompany circle games relays and dances. County officers and 4 H clubs from multiple townships will attend and host the events.

Jones County 4-H Farm Bureau Jerry Parsons Helen M. Tucker Extension Home Carolee Benhart Oxford Junction Glenda Guhl Olin Marjorie Jamison Wyoming Lynda Folkers Scotch Grove Thomas McCormick Art Kromminga Monticello Duane Wenndt Bill Jansen, Jr Amber Don Bunce Martello Castle Grove Castle Grove Royal Rangers, Castle Grove Fortune Finders Morley 3-M Fairview Farmerettes Fairview Thunderbolts Cass Center Hustlers Cass Center Chums Wyoming Polly Pigtails Wyoming 49’Ers Wyoming Pioneers

Official Publication Notice to Bidders Monticello Iowa 1954

Sealed proposals for an Elementary School Building in Monticello Iowa will be opened November 23 1954 at 2 00 p m in the Community Building Room 2. Bids on General Construction Plumbing Heating and Ventilation Electric Wiring must be submitted on the attached forms to the Secretary of the Board. Documents available from Karl Keffer Associates Des Moines. Bid security details appear in contract. no withdrawal for 20 days after bid closing.

Monticello Iowa AHL Board of Directors Karl Keffer

Iowa bids favor state grown goods and coal

By statutory authority a preference favors Iowa grown products and coal. After opening bids the Board of Directors may declare the lowest bidder by resolution and may defer the award for details. The board may reject any or all bids and waive informalities. Dated Monticello Iowa October 27 4. Augusta Melsha Secretary.

Iowa Board of Directors Monticello Independent School District Augusta_Melsha

Notice of Executor Appointment and Corporation Formation in Iowa

State of Iowa Jones County notices record the appointment of Gesine Balster's executor Arend Balister Jr with instructions for debts and claims. Also a notice of incorporation for Monticello Publishing Company with $25 000 capital, directors, and corporate powers in Monticello Iowa and related attorneys Greif and Thornton independence Iowa.

State of Iowa Jones County George Brown Crowbaugh Gesine Balster District Court Arend Balister, Jr Locher, Locher and Strittmatter Gertrude Folkerts W. L. Pearson Monticello Publishing Company Monticello County Jones United States Board of Directors Board of Directo Ben H. M. Jones Independence Town Reeves Hall Jovy W Reeves Hall W. Earl Hall Leon S. Barnes

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