Licenses Issued For Vehicles In County This Week
County Treasurer Don Ruhl reports licenses issued for cars and trucks this past week. Names include Kenneth Howie Monticello Willys Jeep Joe Hogan Monticello Plymouth Ray Beckman Anamosa Oldsmobile Paul N Smith Anamosa Chrysler D W Vargason Wyoming Joe Messerii Monticello Buick Marvin Jansen Monticello Tom Murray Monticello Chevrolet truck and other makes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ruhl
Kenneth Howie
Monticello
Willys Jeep
Joe Hogan
Plymouth
E. R. Bowen
Anamosa
Chevrolet
C. H. Schutter
Wyoming
Ford
Ray Beckman
Oldsmobile
Arthur Windship
Olin
Paul N. Smith
Dodge
Delbert E. Mayberry
S. G. Thompson
Center Junction
Chrysler
D. W. Vargason
Joe E. Messerii
Buick
Henry Eden
Marvin Jansen
Tom Murray
PTA Meeting Focuses on Foundations for Health
The Monticello public school music room hosts the monthly PTA meeting at 8 pm with Dr. William J. Grossheim presiding. Guest speakers include Mrs. Ruth Hurley county health nurse Dr. John H. Fraser and Mrs. Delmar Cram. Lunch follows in Homemaking rooms coordinated by Mrs. Carlton Landis and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Monticello Public School
William J. Grossheim
Ruth Hurley
John H. Fraser
Delmar Cram
Carlton Landis
Ivan Reynolds
Chester Sutton
Emil Harms
Carl Egger
Letter from 7 year old in Scotch Grove to Santa Claus
A reader shares a child's Christmas wish addressed to Santa Claus in the North Pole. The note from Caria, a second grader, asks for a rubber doll or a bike with a strong preference for a rubber doll and also requests a dress and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
North Pole
Scotch Grove
Santa Claus
Santa
Caria
P.S
District Court Alimony Suit Seeks Property Division
A Jones County District Court filing alleges a couple remarrying on December 2 in Charles City and separate since June 10 1945 after the husband joined the U S Army. The plaintiff seeks permanent alimony property division and costs as the defendant listed as a nurse receives $500 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Etop
Charles S City
U. S. Army
Off Retition
Rotary Education talk given at Monticello Rotary meeting
Dr. Lester J. Swift spoke on Rotary Education before the Monticello Rotary club Monday. He shared Rotary history and posed surprise questions to Rotarians. Two guests attended: Howard Struve of H. S. Store and Ray Adams, vocational agriculture instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester J. Swift
Monticello
Births at John McDonald Hospital Past Week
The past week at John McDonald hospital announcements list several new arrivals. On November 12 Donald Lewis and wife Monticello welcomed a boy, Walter Johnson and wife Hopkinton welcomed a boy. On November 14 Louis Weber and wife Prairieburg welcomed a boy. On November 16 Albert Green and wife Cascade welcomed a boy and Duane Yousse and wife Monticello welcomed a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Donald Lewis
Monticello
Walter Johnson
Hopkinton
Louis Weber
Prairieburg
Albert Green
Cascade
Duane Yousse
Fun with Felt Featured at Homemaking Class Meeting
The adult homemaking class will meet in the Home Economics room Monday evening, November 24. The project is titled Fun with Felt. After the lesson, members may work on personal projects, followed by refreshments and recreation.
Lions Club Corrects Donation Amount For Friendship Train
Lions Club clarifies a $300 donation to Cedar Rapids for the Friendship train. The group says only $50 came from the club while the remaining $250 was contributed by other Monticello residents and given to the Lions Club to forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Lions Club
Monticello
Monticello Merchants Set Winter Store Hours
Local merchants will close all weekday stores at 5 30 p m and Saturday night at 10 00 p m throughout the winter, with closures including Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year’s. The notice mentions Mr and Mrs Carl Dehner of Cascade and a patient at Mercy Hospital, plus a brief note about Master Jimmie, the little son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Carl Dehner
Cascade
Mercy
Grant Stambaugh Dies Tuesday
Monticello resident Grant Stambaugh died at his home Tuesday morning November 18 after a period of ill health. Funeral services were held at 2 PM at Goettsch funeral home with Rev. Oswald Sandbach officiating and Oakwood cemetery interment. He leaves his wife Emma and children William G. Stambaugh Irene Howland E E Stambaugh Louis C. Stambaugh and Isabel Webb a daughter Gladys preceded him in 1912. The family observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Stambaugh
Monticello
Stambaugh
Goettsch Funeral
Oswald Sandbach
Oakwood Cemetery
Charles Grazano
Betty Jean
New York City
John William
David C. Weaver
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Stambaugh
Modern Woodmen of America
Judge Philbrick Hears OMVI Case Saturday
Raymond J. Griswold paid a 300 dollar fine after pleading guilty in an OMVI case last Saturday. His license and liquor permit were suspended for 60 days. In a separate state case heard by Judge Philbrick on November 18, Richard Carter, a parole violator, pled guilty and received five years to begin after his current term. He was captured in Thermopolis Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond J. Griswold
OMVI
Philbrick
Richard Carter
Thermopolis
Wyo
Chauffeur License Examinations Scheduled in Monticello and Anamosa
Highway patrolmen conduct chauffeur license examinations in Monticello and Anamosa every other week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The deadline is December 31. Applicants should apply early to avoid long lines. Examinations will be held next Wednesday in Monticello and the following Wednesday in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Anamosa
Campfire Party for Fly-Up at High School Auditorium
Mothers of the Blue Birds and other campfire groups are invited to attend the Fly-Up Camp Fire party in the high school auditorium next Tuesday November 25 at 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Blue Birds
District Court To Open Next Monday
The November term of the Jones county district court will convene in Anamosa next Monday, Nov. 24, with Judge M. C. Hamiel on the bench. An assignment of cases will follow a Jones County Bar luncheon at 12:15 at the Iowana hotel. The petit jury is not called until Monday, December 1. New cases include civil suits and equity actions such as foreclosures and divorces with named parties and matters of replevin, damages, contracts, and title quieting.
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Jones County District Court
Anamosa
M. C. Hamiel
Hamiel
Jones County Bar
Iowana
RD McIntyre Dies at 68 in Anamosa Community
Ross D. McIntyre 68 longtime Anamosa justice of the peace and insurance agent died of heart disease at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids after a short illness. Survived by wife Myrtle Hoover two children Ruth and Bill and two grandchildren. He was active in Masons Lions Club and Knights Templar and once ran in the 1944 Republican primary for state representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross D. McIntyre
Anamosa
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Mr. McIntyre
Myrtle Hoover
American Express Company
Justice of Peace
Anamosa Lodge
Mount Santa Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Mount Olivet Commandery
Knights Templar
Anamosa Lions Club
C. W. Strawman
Ruth McIntyre
Moline, Ill
Bill McIntyre
Swampscott
Mass
Monticello Bank Adopts Modernized Service Windows
Patrons at Monticello State Bank encountered a new look as tall marble glass metal fronts were removed and replaced with a slim four inch glass panel. The update speeds service and improves overall appearance of the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello State Bank
Burial Services Sunday For Bertha Remley
Committal service for 72 year old Bertha Remley former Anamosa resident who died November first in Seattle was held Sunday at 2 p m in Riverside cemetery. Rev Walter D Wigger of the Anamosa Baptist church officiated as her ashes were laid in the Remley family lot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Remley
Anamosa
Seattle
Wash
Riverside Cemetery
Miss Remley
Remley
Walter D. Wigger
Anamosa Baptist Church
O E S Meeting Held With Collins Officers Presiding
Mr and Mrs Richard Long attended a meeting of the Order of Eastern Star in Collins last evening. Mr Long served as worthy patron and led the initiatory service with Mrs Long assisting as associate conductress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.E.S
Richard Long
Order of Eastern Start
Collins
Mr. Long
Mrs. Long
Delegates Form Jones County Board of Review
A meeting to select a Jones county board of review is set for December 1 at 1 30 p m. County Auditor George F Specht sent notices to city mayors and county officials. The new four year terms start January 1 with a one two and three year stagger. Members serve at ten dollars per day plus expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
52Nd General Assembly
George F. Specht
County Board of Education
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Board of Review
Board of Equalization
Board of Supervisors
County Board of Review
Schools to Have To Talk This A.M.
Miss Joy Harmen consults for the state division of tuberculosis control and speaks to Monticello pupils about a mobile mini X-ray survey. The unit will park at the school and offer free X-rays to eighth grade and older students, teachers, and school staff with parent permission for younger children. Costs are defrayed by TB seal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Harmen
R.N
State Division of Tuberculosis Control
Monticello
County Tuberculosis Association
The
County Medical Society
Iowa State Department of Health
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Jones County
Marvin Seehusen Receives Phi Theta Pi Honor
Monticello student Marvin H Seehusen of the American Institute of Business Des Moines was welcomed into Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Pi after a Roosevelt Grill banquet. Forty of seven hundred students earned honors this year reflecting scholarship leadership and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Marvin H. Seehusen
George Seehusen
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Roosevelt Grill
Marvin
Phi Theta Pi
International
United States
Canada
Seehusen
Trail Riders Dance Proves A Success
Mrs. Fred Ahrenholtz won best dressed lady at the Trail Riders dance on November 14 in the Community building. Loyal Byerly of Anamosa was top man and little Miss Grace Kromminga won the cow girl contest. Phil Vesey was judged best dressed cowboy. Judges were Lee and His Cow boys who played for the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ahrenholtz
Trail Riders
Loyal Byerly
Anamosa
Grace Kromminga
Phil Vesey
Lee
Secretary Attends State Mutual Insurance Meeting
S M Hosford, secretary of Castle Grove Farmers Mutual Insurance, traveled to Des Moines yesterday morning to attend the annual meeting of the State Association of Mutual Insurance associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Hosford
Castle Grove Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Des Moines
State Association of Mutual Insurances Associations
Christmas Seals Reach Monticello Homes This Week
Monticello residents receive Christmas Seals in the 41st annual sale to support tuberculosis control. The Jones County Association urges every family to buy seals, call for replacements, and donate via provided envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
United States
Jones County
Wm. J. Grosshein
John Fraser
Funeral for Mrs. P. E. Fagan Saturday in Monticello
Mrs. P E Fagan 52 died November 18 in San Francisco after a long illness. Funeral at Sacred Heart church Monticello at 9 30 a m with Rev Father Becker in charge. Burial Castile Grove cemetery. Born Stella McNamara 1895 Prairieburg. Survived by husband and brother Dr Joe McNamara Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Fagan
San Francisco
Sacred Heart Church
Monticello
Father Becker
Sand Springs
Castile Grove
Fagan
Stella McNamara
Joe McNamara
Prairieburg
Nicholas Kehoe
Mercy Hospital
Chicago
Visitation Academy
Dubuque
John McDonald Hospital
Fagans
Omaha, Neb
Dinner Meeting At Olin Public School For Davenport Men
A group of men from Monti cello Methodist church attended a dinner held at the Olin public school building for men and boys of the Davenport district. Attendees included Rev. Oswald Sand bach Frank Stimson E 48 Huibregtse Dr L J Swift and Bert Ballou. John Sandbach of Iowa City joined the gathering and returned home Thursday evening for a short vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
County Board Members Attend Reorganization Convention
County Board members including Joseph Beave Ana Mosoma Mr and Mrs Lee Crain Olin and Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilcox Center Junction will attend a Dés Moines convention on November 24 25. The meeting will discuss school district reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Beave
Anamosa
Lee Crain
Olin
Arthur Wilcox
Center Junction
Dés Moines
Home from China returns serviceman listed at Fort Lewis
Bilve an address of a Mipticello boy who has recently returned from army service in China and is now located on the west coast. Pfe. Margin Hime baugh 17207692 Co A 2nd Infantry Regt Fort Lewis Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Pfe
Himebaugh
Co. A
Fort Lewis
Wash
Christmas Seal Bonds Support Tuberculosis Work
Christmas Seal Bonds go on sale to fund the Jones County Tuberculosis Association. The Crusade of the Double-Barred Cross bonds are offered for large donors and groups, with receipts to be spent on eradicating tuberculosis and community health. Previous buyers included Parent-Teachers, Eastern Star, American Legion groups, P.E.O., and several local firms and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Tuberculosis Association
John Fraser
Special
Parent-Teachers
Eastern Star
Yowa Electric
Franklin Equipment
Schultz Bros. American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
V.F.W. W. F. W. Auxiliary
P.E.O
Farmers’ Creamery
Yeastex
Monticello
Correspondents Schedule Early Monticello Express Publication
The Monticello Express will publish on Wednesday November 26 instead of Thanksgiving Day. Correspondents must file copy by Monday morning November 24 to ensure rural subscribers receive papers Friday morning as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Express
United Hybrid Company Field Day At McNeilly Farm
United Hybrid Company held a field day at the McNeilly farm between Onslow and Center Junction on November 13. Nine salesmen and Iowa buyers observed hybrids grown side by side and received explanations from Dr. Stuart N. Smith of Ames and Maurice J. McNeilly. Paul N. Smith also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Hybrid Company
United Hybrid Corn Company
McNeilly Farm
Onslow
Center Junction
Iowa
Stuart N. Smith
Ames
Maurice J. McNeilly
Paul N. Smith
Darlene Schone Hurt In Highway Crash
Darlene Schone 21 of Anamosa is in critical condition at Mercy Hospital Anamosa after a Sunday 1 a.m. crash on highway 64 two miles southeast of Anamosa. The car with Donald Siebels Monticello skidded into a bridge. Schone suffered a fractured pelvis broken ribs and facial cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Schone
Anamosa
Mercy Hospital
Donald Siebels
Monticello
Miss Schone
Don Allens Relocate to Ottumwa Buy Ice Cream Shop
Don Allen and his wife Mrs. Donald Allen and their son moved from Monticello to Ottumwa on Tuesday. They purchased a home in Ottumwa and Allen bought an ice cream business across from the city hall. In Monticello he served as milk inspector for four nearby towns and was a Monticello Rotary Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Allens
Ottumwa
Donald Ae and Son
Monticello
Allen
Rotary Club
Union Thanksgiving Services Set For November 27
Monticello to observe Thanksgiving with union services at the Community building starting 10 30 a m Churches represented include Methodist Evangelical and Re formed Congregational and Presbyterian Ministers outline music hymns sermons and prayers with Rev John F Baumann Rev Andrew Mast Rev Oswald Sandbach and Rev William J Grossheim leading services and doxology
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
United States
John F. Baumann
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Andrew Mast
Oswald, Sandbach
The
Methodist Church
William J. Grossheim
Presbyterian Church
Funeral for Mary Cassady Held in Sacred Heart Church
Mary Katherine Cassady died November 10 at home. Funeral held November 13 at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Eugene Lorenz officiating. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by daughter Margaret Millsap and others. husband and son preceded her in death. Out-of-town attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Katherine Cassady
Sacred Heart Church
Eugene Lorenz
Oakwood Cemetery
Cassady
Cascade
Iowa
John and
Mary (Becker) Goos
William Cassady
Monticello
American Legion Auxiliary
Royal Neighbors of America
Margaret Millsap
Jean Helton
Jay Dee Tellon
Milwaukee
Wis
John Lambert
Rudolph Flack
George Goos
Masonville
George Hallouer
Davenport
James
Peter Goos
Kimball
S. D
John Weber
Prairieburg
Chris Cigrand
George Gross
Peter Neven
Felix Felton
al Takes
Arthur Goos
Tom Clark
Manchester
Sixth District BPW Meeting At Blackhawk Davenport
Caroline Heiken Mildred Meyer Augusta Melsha Emma Heiken Kathleen Barnhart and Emma Stadtmueller attend the Sixth district meeting of the BPW club at the Blackhawk hotel in Davenport Sunday Speakers included Helen Irwin Des Moines state and national legislation chairman and Dorothy Hamilton Mason City state federation study chairman Mrs Hamilton was the only Iowa delegate at the International convention of BPW Clubs held in Paris last summer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Heiken
Mildred Meyer
Augusta Melsha
Emma Heiken
Kathleen Barnhart
Emma Stadtmueller
Business and Professional Women's Club
Blackhawk
Davenport
Helen Irwin
Des Moines
Dorothy Hamilton
Mason City
Hamton
Iowa
Paris
Funeral services for H G Prull held in Monticello
Funeral services for Hinrich Gerhard Prull were conducted at St Matthew's Lutheran church by Rev. Henry L Adix. He died November 13 after a short illness at his home. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Survivors include his wife Beka Margaretha Moenk and eight children, eighteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a sister and several brothers. He was a lifelong farmer and Lutherans member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinrich Gerhard Prull
Goettsch
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Henry L.adix
Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello
Richard Moenk
Lewis Moenk
Robert Prull
Ralph Prull
Charles Che
Gene Denniston
Prull
Marx
Ostfriesland
Germany
Eilert H. Prull
Engel Ricklefs Prull
Mr. Prull
Beka Margaretha Moenk
Wayne Zion Ev
Prult
Matilda
Henry L. Moenk
Wyoming
Mary
Henry Che, Jr
William Prull
Martelle
Ben Prull
Ambrose Schlarmann
Behrends Dies After Monthlong Illness at 61
Henry T. Behrends a longtime resident of the community died at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids at 1 30 a m Monday November lv after a yearlong illness and month in hospital Funeral services were held at Goettsch funeral home November 19 with Rev John Baumann in charge Burial was at Oakwood cemetery Pallbearers were Robert Appleby Louis Alferts Harold Egger Harry Hoag Irvin Smith and Garrett Bartels He was a member of the American Legion and leaves brothers Otto Hastings George Cedar Rapids and Mrs Leonard Long Aberdeen S D along with half siblings Mrs Jim Veitch William Behrends Clarence Behrends Herman Behrends LaVern Lehrends Monticello Mrs Alvin Schwartz and Mrs Julius Miller Cedar Rapids A half brother preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Behrends
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Goettsch
John Baumann
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Robert Appleby
Louis Alferts
Harold Egger
Harry Hoag
Irvin Smith
Garrett Bartels
Mr. Behrends
American Legion
Ben B. Behrends
Rose Schneider Behrends
Monticello
Ife
Mike Breen
Behrends
Otto Behrends
Hastings
Mina
George Behrends
Leonard Long
Aberdeen
S. D
Heavy Snow Visits Monticello Friday
A heavy six inch snowfall swept Monticello from 10 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday causing slick roads and driving difficulties. By Saturday morning the weather cooled to slush and most of the snow had melted by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Walker Sandbach Promoted by Co-Op Federation
Walker Sandbach son of Rev Oswald Sandbach receives a new appointment with the Cooperative Federation of Chicago. He has been a roving manager based in Rockford Illinois and will continue that role while also serving as co director of the Federation in Hyde Park Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Sandbach
Oswald Sandbach
Cooperative Federation of Chicago
Rockford, Ill
Cooperative Federation
Hyde Park
Chicago
Oxford School Reports 100 Percent Rural Dental Roll
Oxford No 3 rural school taught by Bernice Brunscheen shows a full dental roll. Enrolled students include Billie Larkey, Bonnie Larkey, Alta Lazare, Anna Ben dixen, Richard Bendixen, Sylvia Bendixen, Werner Bendixen, Larry Wendt, Duane Wendt, Verlyn Wendt, Judy Ingwersen, Roger Ingwersen, Darwin Keegan, Duane Keegan, Nancy Brunscheen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford School
Oxford No. 3
Bernice Brunscheen
Billie
Bonnie Larkey
Alta Lazare
Anna M. Bendixen
Richard Bendixen
Sylvia Bendixen
Werner Bendixen
Larry Wendt
Duane Wendt
Verlyn Wendt
Judy Ingwersen
Roger Ingwersen
Darwin Keegan
Duane Keegan
Nancy Brunscheen
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PTA Meeting
Rotary
Clich
HH Syg
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
En Nicely
Win Mueller Photo Studio
District Court
New Law
Maurice Fay
F. J. Peterson
E. H. DeShaw
I. C. Musgrove
F. W. Hein
Slumber, Inc
Bert H. Loop
Floyd Horton
Thomas H. Paulsen
Presbyterian Church of Wyoming
Robert N. Ralston
Lloyd Chesmore
Arnold Driscoll
W. H. Boyd
Foss Davis
Paul Guyan
Burch Truck Lines, Inc
Harold D. Barnes
James A. Barnes
Guardian
Lucille Katherine Hamed
Joe Axline
New Equity
George Hurt
Walter Ellison
Charles W. Zimmer
Frances Jeffery
Kenneth D. Jeffery
Ruth Sampson
Jeff Sampson
Flora Sowers
Mary Jane Malloy
Dorothy Dirks
Earl Dirks
RD. McIntyre
Monticello Bank
Marvin Seehusen
Grossheim Head
Castle Grove
Peter Knepper
Joseph Strang
al Strang
Dwight Greenwood
Mary Lou
Mary Cassady
BPW
H. G. Prull
Lutheran Church
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