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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1954
Page
5
Monticello records show on November 12 a marriage license issued to Robert D. Fouts age 34 and Ellen Irene Fleming age 21, both residents of Cedar Rapids.
One case heard in the Monti cello police court this week involved Thomas Francis Rink of Monticello who paid a $5 fine plus costs for improper equipment.
Buyers in Olin and Monticello seek new cars from Chevrolet Ford and Cascade agents including Joseph E. Green Mrs. Marvin Wagner and Raymond E Tuetken. Displays feature Sara Jane Richard Frazier and Cascade dealerships across town.
Birth announcements from John McDonald hospital note a son born to Mr and Mrs John McEimeel Hopkinton on November 1 and a son born to Mr and Mrs Vernon Thompson Hopkinton on November 12.
State Conservation officials reminded sportsmen that today is the final day to apply for deer hunting licenses. About 5,000 licenses are available, with a bow and arrow season from December 1 to December 12 and a possession limit of one deer. The deer population has rebounded to near pre 1953 levels after last year’s harvest.
The County Instrumental Music Festival will be held in Olin on Thursday November 18 at 7 30 p m A welcome is extended to the public Louis Grether of Elgin will serve as critic and guest conductor The picked band includes Margaret Edwards flute Janice Kuntz oboe Sharon Zubler bass clarinet Brad Dirks first cornet Bonnie Schneider trombone Phillip Shelley tuba Judy Podhaski snare drum Judy Hollar timpani Wilma Cox and Eleanor Wilcox clarinets Rehearsals for the picked band are 1 to 3 p m for the massed band 3 to 5 p m The concert of both groups starts at 7 30 p m Six schools participate each supplying 10 students Anamosa Oiin Monticello Martelle Wyoming and Oxford Junction</s>
An Anamosa area report states a 13 year old boy took fifteen dollars from the Brady Shelley Oil station on November 10. Authorities recovered all but one dollar after the youth was apprehended. The missing dollar had been spent by the boy before capture. Court action is pending.
Hunters flocked to fields in Jones Delaware Dubuque and Linn counties for the 1954 pheasant season opener. Opening day Thursday at noon saw some bag limits of three cock pheasants, others less productive. No gun accident injuries reported in Monticello area. Shooting runs daily noon to 4 30 p m through December 5 with cornfield hunting best where unpicked fields remain scarce.
The Hoag Duster Co. of Monticello, a longtime feather duster maker, began producing holiday trees from turkey feathers. Two sizes, one foot and two feet, are dyed in pink, charcoal, and many colors. Chief ideas came from granddaughter Mrs. Tom Eden after a Tulsa Oklahoma feeder-tree story inspired the venture.
A steer owned by Raymond Antons of Center Junction was killed when struck by a car driven by Russell A. Jamieson on a county road 113 miles southeast of the area. No injuries to occupants. damage to the car included a smashed grille, radiator and hood.
The school calendar lists a junior and senior skating party on November 15 at the Elms roller rink, a November 18 Jones County Instrumental Music Festival in Olin, and a November 19 National Honor Society event. A basketball game against Wilson High School is scheduled in Cedar Rapids.
The Express unveils a new column entitled One Man's Expressions by editor Fred Tunks. A sample of the paper’s new italic type features on the front page as part of today's issue.
James Bragg, 16, was treated at University Hospitals in Iowa City for a bullet wound described as personal safety related. He reportedly shot himself with a .22 rifle at the Gene Anderson home near Prairieburg, with the bullet piercing his left lung and passing through his back. Bragg, son of Dewey Bragg and Elora Bragg, had been staying at the Anderson home and attending Central City schools.
Eight Wyoming youths appeared before Justice George C. Lawrence and were each fined ten dollars plus court costs for Halloween pranks that damaged playground equipment at the Wyoming school and mail boxes along a county road southwest of Wyoming. The group, including August Petersen and Charles Bloom, were ordered to make reparations. Sheriff L M Dreibelbis apprehended them.
Monticello residents and local businesses are urged to donate to a fund for adding figures to the nativity scene erected by the Ministerial Association for the holiday season. Contributions go to Rev. Robert V. Gildner, with gifts due by Nov 21 or at the Monticello Express office. Remaining figures like Wisemen priced from 80 to 99.50 dollars each.
Paul Knipe chairs a teen driver club sponsored by the Monticello Lions Club. A first meeting planned next week before Thanksgiving focuses on organization, officer elections, activities, and a film from the state department. The Governor's traffic safety handbook guides club setup and aims to elevate teen driving, improve adult-teen relations, and promote driver education and life-saving practices. Applications available from Iowa Safety Education or Paul Knipe.
Mrs. Felix Pieray learned her brother Airman Jerome Redmond was seriously injured in a car accident at Pine Castle Florida on Wednesday November 10. The vehicle rolled over while two other servicemen rode inside and Redmond sustained a broken jaw and shoulder requiring at least a month in hospital.
Superintendent Boyd Shannon represented one of 27 schools at the third annual Colloquium on Teacher Administration in Cedar Falls. He attended the weekend conference at Gilchrist Hall with a mingling get acquainted session and a Monday program. Monticello students at Iowa State Teachers College listed include Donna Morey Patty Smith Merna Folkers Janis Gouleaber Joyce Clark Ralph Marolf Jane Mardoff Virginia Morrissey Honorine Hussmann Rose Maire Karl Behrends and Lou Paulsen. Conversations focused on teacher preparation while superintendents visited classes to observe the teaching program in action.
The Hawkeye patrol of Boy Scout troop No. 66 Monticello led with a 96.25 average at the first formal uniform and appearance inspection in the new Scout room above Monticello State Bank. Leaders Allen White, Dr. Clarence Hosford, and assistants directed the event while other patrols scored 93.5 Flaming Arrow and 89.2 Sioux among leaders Don McAleer Bruce Stumbaugh.
Lester Abbott of Anamosa announced that the nation observes National Retarded Children's Week from November 4 to 23. He stated the observance aims to foster understanding of mentally retarded individuals and fund research and programs. Abbott cited estimates that about 3 percent of the population is mentally retarded, affecting both children and adults. An ad titled Dont Be Afraid Little Boy appears on page 2 of todays Express.
The Civil Service commission listed eleven applicants for the Monticello postmaster job on Friday. Paul R. Bender serves as temporary postmaster since Dr. M F Hogan retired in February, with other contenders including Glenn R Lambert Sam C Rhatigan Ray O Stumbaugh Ralph P Crim Robert V Mullen Charles F Shimanek W Vance Stead Grammer Coward Clarence J Matthiessen and Vernon P Steiner. Dr Hogan retired after 20 years as postmaster upon reaching age 70 in February. No date was set for a permanent appointment.
The Greater Monticello committee voted to start its fiscal year July 1 and end June 30, instead of the prior January to December cycle. They asked President Bernard Kuriger to appoint a committee to study sponsoring an Explorer unit in Monticello, urged by Dr. Robert Savage. The group also voted to close stores at noon on Veterans Day and all day on Thanksgiving, this year November 11 and 25 respectively.
Jones county road crews used seven inverted U shaped concrete beams to replace rotted planks on an 18 foot bridge south of Cascade Washington township. The beams, three feet wide, were hauled by two trucks and cut installation time from days to hours. County Engineer Don Ratekin cited weather resistance and faster setup as main advantages and noted similar work near Anamosa and potential expansion to other bridges.
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