Public Library Plans Book Week Display and New Titles
The Monticello Public Library observes National Book Week with the theme Let's Read More. A special display and new books will be shown during the week with checkout on Saturday. Mrs Florence Roberts announces bookmarks and notes several upcoming titles across fiction science nature and children's categories including Prisoner Andersonville by Kantor Inside Africa by Gunther and Mama.
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Helen Wilson
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Africa
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Patrick Dennis
Emily Kimbrough
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Herman Wouk
Howard Spring
Bud Schulberg
Cartmell and Grayson
C. Dane
Kilmanheim
E. McCullough
Scholem Asch
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Shannon to Attend Colloquium on Teacher Education
Shannon Boyd Monticello school superintendent is among 28 administrators at the fourth altiyal Colloquium on Teacher Education at ISTC November 13 14. Discussions will cover extension service consultant services extension classes community classes educational service publications conferences correspondence study radio and television placement alumni and public school relations. Shannon will have breakfast and lunch in the college commons with former Monticello students now attending the college.
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Monticello Public
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Monticello
Mrs Clark Hosts League of Women Voters Meeting
The League of Women Voters met at Mrs W B Clark home on Tuesday November 8 with Mrs Ralph Bone presenting Reapportionment in the State of Iowa The program included notes on Iowa second class citizens minority still rules and a cited flaunt of the state constitution At next meeting Mrs Irving Hintz will continue the topic
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Ralph Bone
Iowa
Irving Hintz
First Presbyterian Church Circles Hold Meetings
The Women’s Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church held circle meetings on Wednesday November 9 with Circles 1 2 3 meeting in the afternoon and Circle 4 at 7 30 p m Devotions centered on Jesus Christ the Same and the topic Indian American Study Circle 1 hosted 20 members and one guest Circle 2 had 23 members and two guests Circle 3 had 22 members and three guests Circle 4 met at the church with thirteen members present Leaders and hosts named for each circle and refreshment crews listed.
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Women's Fellowship
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Jesus Christ
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Alvin Bleadorn
Dale” Adams
James’ Hollar
Nella Hoffman
Margaret Carmichael
Circles of St Luke's Methodist Church Meet November 9
The St Luke's Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service held its monthly meeting on Wednesday November 9. Circles 1 2 and 3 met in the afternoon while Circle 4 gathered at 7 30 pm with 19 members present. Each circle heard devotions and lessons led by respective members with refreshments served afterward.
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Neighborhood Pinochle Club Holds First Meeting
Mrs Arnold Jacobs hosted the Neighborhood Pinochle Club at her home on Friday evening November 4. Two tables played pinochle with high scores won by Mrs Louie Heeren and Mrs Ben Jurgensen traveling, plus Mrs Clifford Kidwell and sow Mrs Russell Meade. A dessert lunch was served by the hostess.
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Louie Heeren
Ben. Jurgensen
Clifford Kidwell
Russell
Meade
Order of Eastern Star Meeting Held Nov 7 at Masonic Temple
The Order of Eastern Star chapter 226 met at the Masonic Temple on Monday Nov 7 for its regular session W M Olive Reynolds presided. The Worthy Matron reported on a trip to the Grand Chapter in Sioux City. The Rainbow Girls presented initiatory work with Mari Johnson and Bonnie Schneider in charge. Judy Schneider was installed. Refreshments followed.
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Sioux City
Order of Rainbow Girls
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Bonnie Schneider
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Eastern Star
Royal Neighbors Meet at K P Hall on Nov 8
The Royal Neighbors of America held their regular meeting at K P hall with Vice Oracle Fannie Milroy presiding. They finalized plans for a public auction on November 22 and a family Christmas party on December 6 at the same hall. A pot luck supper was set for 6 30 p.m. for neighbors and guests. A Nell Sexton birthday event is planned for November 22 with a social hour and refreshments by Helen Dunn and Fannie Milroy.
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K.P. Hall
Fannie Milroy
Florence Bleadorn
Irene Howland
Nell Sexton
Helen Dunn
Sister Mary Donata Attends Iowa Kindergarten Convention
Sister Mary Donata, kindergarten teacher at Sacred Heart, attended the Iowa Catholic Kindergarten convention held at Joseph's school in Dubuque on November 5. About 100 lay teachers and Sisters attended.
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4-H Sunshine Girls celebrate 25th anniversary and farewell
Former Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls leaders gather for a tea marking the club's 25th anniversary. Two charter members attend with praise for Mrs. Bert Clark. Gloria and Nunu head to the Middle East, while county plans two junior and one senior 4-H parties in November. Massachusetts exchange photos shown. 4-H leaders meeting moved to November 23.
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Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls Club
Monticello Express details and subscription rates
The Monticello Express is the official Monticello and Jones County newspaper established July 10 1865. It publishes Mondays and Thursdays and lists annual subscription rates 4.50 for local counties and 5.50 elsewhere in the United States.
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Jones County
Iowa
Monticello Express
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National Editorial Association
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Chicago
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Des Moines
Jones, Clinton
Ceda Delaware
Dubuque
Jackson
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Wyoming Band Boosters Form Fun Night Committees
Band boosters in Wyoming announce committees for Fun Night on December 3. Appointees include Advertising chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reade and others, with divisions for Floor Ticket and Program led by local residents, and numerous co chairs and helpers.
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Wyoming
P T A Meeting Donates to Local Causes
The P T A met November 9 at the school. President Mrs. Ray Garside opened the meeting and the group voted to donate $1 to the Cedar-Jones Retarded Children's Association and to support the Legion Auxiliary bake sale for the same cause. Another $1 was given to the Christmas Treat fund. After business, Mrs. Alma Toerber presented slides of a South American trip and centennial images.
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Cedar-Jones Retarded Children’s Association
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Alma Toerber
Oxford Junction
Louis Kouba
Elementary Caroling Event Follows Dec 21 Meeting
The article notes a 2 to 4 p.m. meeting on December 21 followed by elementary grades performing carols in the gym. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Frank Kluesner Mrs. John H. Petersen Mrs. Bill Reade and Mrs. C N Ridout.
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John H. Petersen
Bill Reade
C. N. Ridout
Hobby Show Held by Fifth Grade Students
Fifth grade students hosted a hobby show on November 9 inviting elementary grades as guests. A wide range of hobbies were displayed and each child delivered a talk explaining his hobby.
New Library Additions At Roche Memorial This Week
New arrivals include non-fiction Declaration of Freedom by Elton Trueblood with praise from Marjorie Norgaard. Adult fiction Blizzard by Phil Stong. Junior high The Rains Will Come by Florence Means. For younger readers Kiki Likes Music.
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Marjorie Norgaard
Phil Stong
Florence
Kiki
Women host church program at WSCS meeting
At the WSCS meeting held November 9 at the Methodist church Mrs. Paul Levien Mrs. Charles Marshall and Mrs. Lee Sherrill served as hostesses. Mrs. Richard Rohwedder led devotions and the program chair Mrs. Louis Dusanek with Mrs. Rohwedder and Zelma Cass presented a short play titled Women in the Church.
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Mets
Methodist Church
Paul Levien
Charles Marshall
Lee Sherrill
Richard’ “Rohwedder
Louis Dusanek
Richard Rohwedder
Zelma ‘Cass
Dec Regular Meeting Set With Officer Elections
The note states the next regular meeting will be on December 5 with the election of seven officers. A memorial and sepuics will also be held.
Local visitors and overtime at base and Stafford
Henry Bichhotayys of How Mo visited relatives over the November weekend. Dr. and Mrs. Smitttl spent the weekend with Lt. and Mrs. Paul Smith at Chaute Air Force Base, Rantoni HW Shik.
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How Mo
Firs
R. Smitttl
Paul Smith
Chauute Air Force
Rantoni
HW. Shik
Monticello Residents Take California and Texas Visit Abbreviated
Monticello and nearby families report a week long trip through California visiting relatives including Randy and Rodney Swine in Ontario and a stop in Fort Worth to see cousin Mrs. Henderson. Dr. Raymond Morrow of Wilmington joined weekend at the Morrow home. Local residents hosted guests from Waukon and Cedar Rapids and many family visits continued through Mason City and Charleston.
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Carl Swine
California
Randy
Rodney
Andy
Burns
G¢Ffrey
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Idallah
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Anna Henderson
Fort. Worth
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Wilmington
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Susan
Johnny
Waukon
Ben Eiben
Arnold Jacobs
Ray
Eiben
Mason City
J~ L
Phoenixville
Minnie~ Hénser
Orvat
Hansor
Charleston
HOVIS BREAD Promoted For Everyday Use And Energy
A nostalgic ad extols HOVIS BREAD as baked from a 69 year old recipe. It touts unbleached white flour nourishment, golden color, and broad appeal for sandwiches toast canapes and spreads, claiming it adds pleasure and energy for both children and adults.
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