Rationing Stamp Validity Extended Across Several Categories
Rationing board notes indefinite validity for red stamps A8 to Z8 and A5 to Pb with a 40-point total for the 5 week period ending Oct 29. No new red stamps until Dec 3. Blue processed foods stamps A8 to Z8 and ABS to W65 valid indefinitely with no new stamps until Dec 1. Sugar stamps 30 31 82 and 33 good for five pounds indefinitely. stamp 40 good for five pounds of canning sugar through February next year. stamp 34 valid starting Nov 16 indefinitely. Gasoline A-13 coupons in new A book valid for four gallons through Dec 21. Fuel oil period 4 and 6 coupons plus new period 1 coupons valid through heating year. Shoes airplane stamps 1 2 and 3 good indefinitely.
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New
Cattle Shipments Enter and Hog Departures Outbound
Incoming cattle cars arrived at the local yard from South St. Paul Minnesota Ed Reiter four cars Lawrence Reiter Cedar Point Kansas with I R Hintz one car. Outgoing shipments include butter to New York from Farmers Mutual Creamery and corn from J LeRoy Farmer Canning Co. plus cattle to Chicago yards from Louis Rickels Clarence Ricklefs Irving Kintzel Fred Lees Jr Bert Ballou and five hog cars from Dubuque Packing Company.
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I. R. Hintz
South St. Paul
Minn
Ed Reiter
Lawrence Reiter
Cedar Point
Kan
New York
Farmers Mutual Creamery Company
J.leroy Farmer Canning Co
Chicago
Louis Rickels
Clarence Ricklefs
Irving Kintzel
Fred Lees Jr
Bert Ballou
Dubuque Packing Company
Dubuque
Rotary guest Lt Edwin Kiburz recounts Corsica sortie record
Monticello Rotary heard First Lieutenant Edwin Kiburz describe his fighter bomber work in Corsica, Italy and France. He has completed 58 sorties within 140 missions, flying since December 1, 1942, and is the son of Cedar Rapids residents Mr and Mrs Bert Kiburz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Kiburz
Monticello
Rotary
Ore. Wonke Thompson
State University of Iowa
Draft of selective service notices from Fort Snelling
No draft enlistees sent to Fort Snelling this week. The next call is set for November 24. One registrant, 18 year old Fred H. Biere of Olin, appears this week. The selective service board will reconvene at 1 30 p.m. December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fred H. Biere
Olin
Selective Service Board
Red Cross Seeks Community Volunteers for Overseas Kits
Local Red Cross announces sewing sessions at the Red Cross rooms and invites volunteers to sew at least one overseas kit essential for relief efforts given current needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Birth Announcement for Kuchenbacher Son at John McDonald Hospital
A birth was recorded at John McDonald hospital in the past week a son born November 15 to Mr and Mrs Fred Kuchenbacher of Olin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Fred Kuchenbacher
Olin
American Legion Post 209 Hosts Two Fun Nights Next Week
American Legion Post 209 of Monticello announces two fun nights on Monday and Tuesday at 8 p m in the Legion hall on Flint street east of the fire station. Attendees may obtain turkey and duck supplies for holiday dinners and enjoy a hearty time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post 209
Monticello
Legion Hall
Flint Street
Laura Ralston Dies At Lake Andes South Dakota
Miss Laura Ralston aged 70 died at Lake Andes South Dakota last Saturday. She was a niece of the late Mrs. Mary Brypen and had worked for Brown company. Funeral service held at Lake Andes last Tuesday with local relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura, Ralatan
Lake Andes
Mary Brypen
Brown
Willeys Skelley
Monticello School Night Draws Large Crowds
Monticello public schools hosted a go to school night drawing a large crowd. The event offered 30 classes from 8 to 9 with a full auditorium program by the speech and music departments. Notable performances included the high school band led by Miss Ione Smith and a three act skit Let Me Come Back featuring sophomore cast members and dedicated faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ione Smith
Anna Antes
Miss Lowry
Helen Gerdes
Michael Creighton
Robert Messerli
Mr. Dennis
Herman Diers
Judith
Mary Lou Adams
Shirley
Donna Lea Heiken
Doris
Donna Hackbarth
Jim
David Hamilton
Ray
Paul Seehusen
Pearl Brokaw
Kathryn Bender
Barbara Chatterton
Audrey Schrader
Leola Nachtrieb
Dick Fingen
Harry Hanken
Dwaine Plueger
Ronald Benson
Don Newton
Naomi Hanken
Fern Decker
Betty Jean Adamson
Dorothy Hinrichs
Bess Greenley
Michael
Sgt. Magruder Dies in Chinese Mission
Sgt Junior Eward Magruder, 23, formerly of Oxford Junction, who went missing May 8 on a mission over China, is officially listed dead by the War Department. He was the son of the late E L Magruder of Maquoketa and lived with Mr and Mrs Thomas Hanwardson. He graduated Oxford Junction High School in 1943 and enlisted soon after, serving in India. A brother, Pvt David Magruder, is stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hanwardson
Oxford Junction
War Department
Junior Eward Magruder
China
E. L. Magruder
Maquoketa
Hanwardsons
Oxford Junction High School
India
Pvt
David Magruder
Fort Lewis
Wash
Two More Jones County Babies Added to War Bond Honor Roll
David Max Specht and Philip Eichhorn are two Jones county babies recently placed on the war bond honor roll. The honor indicates a bond purchased in the baby’s name by a parent relative or friend, supporting the war effort.
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David Max Specht
Philip Eichhorn
Jones County
Stores Will Close On Thanksgiving in Monticello
The Express reports most Monticello stores will close all day on Thanksgiving November 23. Shoppers are advised to plan purchases accordingly.
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the Express
Monticello
November Petit Jurors Named for Jones County Term
The November term of the Jones county district court opens November 27 in Anamosa with Judge M. C. Hamiel. Clerk Leigh Pearson has drawn a petit jury to serve. duty reports due December 4 at the Anamosa courthouse. Jurors listed include Monticello’s Lillian Adams. Anamosa’s Hazel Anderson. Oxford Junction’s Louie Balek. and others from across the county.
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Jones County District Court
Anamosa
M. C. Hamiel
Leigh Pearson
Court House
Monticello
Lillian Adams
Nell Aldrich
M. J. Cass
Elsie Delay
Louise Field
Gertrude Hayden
Emma Heiken
Mable Kehoe
Delmar
O. T. Ruhe
Barbara Russell
Lula Schwirtz
Bertha Shoop
Roy Smith
Austin Spahr
Lula Weighels
Emil Zimmerman
Wyoming
Clyde Allen Otto Blume
Guy Peck
Oxford Junction
Louie Balichek
Bernice Benhart
Tillie Coon
Johanna Koranda
Frank Nesper
Frank Rubey Jr
Christine Sazma
George von Sprecken
Fred Kaufman
Theola Kline
Morley
C. C. Jones
Laura Switzer
Martelle
William Oltmann
Onslow
Anna Petersen
Mrs Benesh Dies After Lingering Illness at Cedar Rapids
Mrs. John Benesh 70 died Wednesday at 9 am at her home after a lingering illness. Funeral services planned at Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Park Cedar Rapids with time to be announced after Captain Kenneth Benesh returns from California. Survived by husband son three daughters ten grandchildren sister and several nephews and nieces.
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John Benesh
Chapel of Memories
Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Benesh
California
Goettsch Chapel
Monticello
Benesh
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Anna Marian Novak
John
Ann Novak
Walford
Lovell Township
K. V. Benesh
Hamilton Field
Calif
John Russell
Buckingham
G. J. Christen
Tone Benesh
Wapel
Blanche Houser
Scout Meeting Held Nov 20 at Monticello High School
The annual Jones county district Scouters meeting will be at Monticello High School Monday evening November 20. A 6:30 p.m. pot-luck supper invites Rat Scouts Scouters and families. Glenn Jablonski will discuss 1944 activities. K O Benner will address Spotlighting Boys. A ten minute color film shows the Boy Scout camp and northern canoe trip. Officer elections will conclude the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello High School
Glenn Jablonski
K. O. Benner
Waubeck Area
J. K. Nelhooke
Anamosa
B. C. Hall
Monticello
September Payroll Saving Honor Roll in Jones County
The payroll savings honor roll for September in Jones County lists 100 percent participation for most entities. Notable entries include Martello Monticello Onslow Oxford Junction and Scotch Grove with full participation and varying deductions, with Farmers Grain Company Scotch Grove leading at 100 percent and 20 percent deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
J. A. Naylor
Seated Grove
Martello
Monticello
Onslow Oxford Junction
Scotch Grove
Farmers Elevator Company of
Farmers Mutual Creamery
Franklin Equipment Company
Iowa Liquor Store
Monticello Express
Monticello Greenhouse
Monticello State Bank
Northwestern Bell = Telephone
Stahler's Grocery Store
U. S. Post Office
Onslow
Onslow Lumber Company
R, Fi, Chaplin
Hearst Produce Company
Onslow Savings Bank
Soope Implement Company
Oxford Junction
Balster Implement and Parts Company
Arend Thalster’s
Farmers Grain Company
Jones County Board Certifies General Election Canvass
The Board of Supervisors met Tuesday November 14 in regular session and made an official canvass of the general election vote. The unofficial tally was nearly correct and declared official after a minor adjustment of one or two votes in one or two districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Jones County
Cedar Rapids Physician Wins Bronze Star for WWII Service
Major James Redmond, a Cedar Rapids physician and son of Monticello residents, earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service during the European invasion. In a letter to his wife, Redmond described organizing an efficient medical clearing company under severe supply and staffing shortages. He entered service in February 1941 and served overseas starting July 17 1942. His postings included Ireland England Scotland France Luxembourg and Belgium.
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James Redmond
Cedar Rapids
Thomas M. Redmond
Monticello
Redmond
Tommy
Europe
Ireland
England
Scotland
France
Luxembourg
Belgium
Nellie V. Morey Honored Guest At Dinner Party
Nellie V. Morey county superintendent was the honored guest at a dinner in the Jones County Court House community room attended by courthouse staff, the board of supervisors, social welfare board and others with wives. She received a pin and a cake marked 25 years of service. Delegates elected Joseph Beave as her successor bought an overnight bag in recognition of her service. A Jones County Schoolmasters club meeting in Anamosa awarded a crystal dresser set a $50 war bond and money in an envelope. Fred Jowerson spoke on proposed school legislation. Mr. and Mrs. Ray LeClerc of Central City visited Mrs. Will LeClere over the weekend.
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Nellie V. Morey
Court House
Board of Supervisors
Social Welfare Board
Joseph Beave
Miss Morey
Jones County Schoolmasters Club
Anamosa
Fred Jowerson
Clinton County
Pin Money Bonds In Vogue Next Week
Mrs. Jones County should note the Sixth War Loan opens November 20 and pin money bonds offer a way to boost the family quota of 72 000 dollars. A victory sticker for stamp albums is urged as the drive approaches. Lois Ruth Kehren, daughter of Rev. F H Kehren of Monticello, enrolls as a freshman at the University of Dubuque to major in liberal arts.
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University of Dubuque
Lois Ruth Kehren
F. H. Kehren
Monticello
Jones County
South Pacific
Maintai
’94 Club Marks Half Century in Monticello
The ’94 club of Monticello celebrated its 50th anniversary with an at home program hosted by Mrs. A. J. H. McNeill on Friday November 10. Members read letters from former participants including Mrs. Laura Koop of Washington DC. A Gay Nineties themed skit and songs followed a buffet tea for 85 guests. Out of town attendees included former members from Boone Antigo Center Junction Ottumwa and Iowa City. The article recounts club origins in 1894 and early membership and leadership details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
94 Club
Monticello
A. J. H. McNeill
A. M. Maurice
B. C. Roberts
Laura Koop
Washington, D. C
Robert
Mullen
McNeill
Frank Hicks
Rhoda Hicks
A. 13
Grimes
Boone
Samuel
Gutensohn
Antigo
Wis
Peter Prahm
Center Junction
Cornelius Smith
Jennie Bidwell
Mary Dawson
Mary Drury
Sarah Sarles
Polly Henderson
Mary Carpenter
Julia Eastwood
Christina Reed
Mabel Hall
Ella Hicks
Julie Gilroy
Blanche Jackson
James A. Voorhees
Martha Smith
George Wilkens
Jones County Seeks Swift Sixth War Loan Victory
County chairmen announce the Sixth War Loan drive begins Monday November 20 with a goal of 1 028 000. Letters and quota cards will be mailed to residents to secure prompt bond purchases and credit for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
F. J. Stimson
Stimson
Jacob Gesie 81 Buried After Monday Death
Funeral services for Jacob Gesie 81 were held at Hayes funeral home with Rev Andrew Mast officiating Burial took place at Oakwood cemetery Gesie longtime Monticello stone mason surviving two sons Jacob Sr and John four daughters Mrs A A Lyons Marion Mrs Henry Coyle Mrs M F First and Nellie Gesie ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren source noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gesie
Hayes Funeral Home
Andrew Mast
Oakwood Cemetery
Gesie
Jacob
John
Monticello
A. A. Lyons
Marion
Henry Coyle
M. F. First
Nellie Gesie
Paul R. Sowers Dies at Des Moines Veterans Hospital
Paul R. Sowers a former Monticello resident and World War I veteran died Saturday at the Des Moines Veterans hospital. Funeral services were held at the Rohn chapel in Cedar Rapids at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Frank Ward officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood cemetery at 2 p.m. with military rites led by the Monticello VFW post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Sowers
Monticello
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Rohn
Cedar Rapids
Frank Ward
Oakwood Cemetery
VFW
Union Thanksgiving Service Briefed for Community Building
A Union Thanksgiving service will be held at 10 o clock Thursday morning November 23 at the Community building. Participating churches include Evangelical and Reformed Congregational Methodist and Presbyterian with Rev Andrew Mast of the Evangelical and Reformed church in charge. Special music will be provided. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical and Reformed
Andrew Mast
Evangelical and Reformed Church
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Rotary Club
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Jimmie Heiken
North Pole
Towa
Sahia Claus
Blondie
Popeye
Scotty
Jimmie Ruth Ann
Legion Post
Laura Ralston
Lake Andes, S. D
Martin Vanderhof
Dick Shelley
Penelope
Irma Schoon
Alice
Claire Shannon
Tony
Power Steiner
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Philomonte
Jackie Manuel
Harvey Manuel
Hampshire
Jones County Fair
Jackie
Mulberry, Hill, Farms
Easton
Car . Winkley
Bunny
Prati
Seaman
San Powelsee
Cit
Sgt. Magruder
A & F Company
U.S. Department of Agriculture Conservation Service
Margaret Carmichael
Ray LeClerc
Central City
Will LeClere
Addie Campbell
Elizabeth Silliness
Martha Varvey
Col. D. OM. Wings
Davenport
Monticela
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hugh Sheridan
Muriel Baumcartner
Waterloo
Department Hospital Fund
Knoxville Veterans Hospital
Schick General Hospital
Clinton
Minnie Rickels
Ann Schneider
Regrithe
Ray Echternacht
Department of Town
Harry Lyon
Clare Hayes
W. H. Jarrett
Vogue
T¢Elub
Robert ‘Mullen
John Shover
Josephine McNeill
James Maurice
Clea Casady
James’ L. Burns
Helen McLaughlin
Mary McLaughlin
Propei
Pacific
Paul Sowers
Union
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