Nine Jones County youths report for preinduction exams
Selective Service lists nine local youths ordered to report for preinduction examinations on November 26. The list includes Wayne Buck Anamosa Maynard Heeren Monticello Alphonse Stoll Jr Monticello Elvin Schwartz Anamosa Miles Tredway Olin Greenwood Monticello William Berger Cascade Jay Levsen Olin Jay Bahnsen Wyoming Walter Twachtmann Jr Ox ford Junction. The next board meeting is set for 10 a.m. November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Leo Holub
Jones County Selective Service Board
Wayne L. Buck
Onslow
Maynard H. Heeren
Anamosa
Alphonse A. Stoll, Jr
Elvin W. Schwartz
Miles M. Tredway
Olin
Dwight E. Greenwood
William P
Rotary speaker recalls Monticello history since 1875
Rotary Club of Monticello featured J. J. Locher who spoke on Monticello’s history beginning in 1875. He described changes on First Street, remembered historical merchants, and noted when buildings were erected and their original and current uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Locher
Monticello
Rotary Club
Locher
First Street
Births At John McDonald Hospital Four Boys And One Girl
Four boys and one girl were born at John McDonald hospital this past week. Newborns include a Peter Junction boy on November 15 to Mr and Mrs Fred Jensen. a Monticello boy on November 15 to Mr and Mrs William Westhoff. a Manchester girl on November 15 to Mr and Mrs Vincent Sands. a Monticello boy on November 17 to Mr and Mrs Eugene Pieray. and a Manchester boy on November 18 to Mr and Mrs William Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Fred Jensen
Peter Junction
William Westhoff
Monticello
Vincent Sands
Manchester
Eugene Pieray
William Parker
Three Couples Granted Marriage Licenses This Week
The district court clerk issued licenses to three couples this week. Donald Lyle Coleman 18 of Martelle and Betty Lee Farrington 18 of Anamosa. Michael Brady 27 of Monticello and Trene Specht 28 of Monticello. Duane Anderson 23 of Anamosa and Norma Hinrichsen 19 of Scotch Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Donald Lyle Coleman
Martelle
Betty Lee
Farrington
Anamosa
Michael Brady
Monticello
Trene Specht
Duane Anderson
Norma Hinrichsen
Scotch Grove
County officer registers a 1946 Ford in county tally
County Treasurer Don Ruhl registered one new car this week a 1946 Ford purchased by County Sheriff Henry Eichhorn. The entry records the transaction in local government vehicle records and notes the sheriff as the buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ruhl
Henry E. Eichhorn
Year’s First Santa Claus Letter Reaches Santa’s Workshop
Jane and Bobby write Santa Claus requesting a cow girl suit a book and bugles a baton and baton book and a train for their brother a football for his brother plus nuts and a bushel of apples from their mother and father. The letter is noted as the first received this year in the Santa order department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Bobby
Santa Claus
Second Grade Wins P T A Award
The second grade group won the PTA award after a Thursday evening meeting on how and when to say no attended by 82 members. Mrs. Cecil Goettsch led with Mrs. Harold Wilcox assisting, sharing practical tips for young children and teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Goettsch
Harold Wilcox
A. Mast
Carl Schneider
Howard Shelley
Frank Schneider
Gladys Black
Ina Cruise Attends Leadership Institute
Miss Ina Cruise a first grade teacher and Jones county Junior Red Cross chairman attended a leadership training institute at LaCrosse Wisconsin last Saturday. The La Crosse State Teachers College hosted the event with representatives from over 40 Red Cross chapters across Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa. The conference covered future planning for Junior Red Cross activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Cruise
Jones County
Junior Red Cross
LaCrosse
Wis
LaCrosse State Teachers College
Red Cross
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Barn Built As Class Project In Monticello Area
A Farm Mechanics class at the public high school completed nearly all of a 24 by 380 foot walk through dairy barn as the semester project of the class of 1. Paul Rieniers’s plan was chosen as best. The one story structure will house eight cows with a loading shed on one side and a milking area on the other. The barn, built on the A F Walker farm south of Monticello, has already seen use two weeks ago for a hog sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Walker
Paul Rieniers
Monticello
Go to School Night Highlights National Honor Society Initiation
A large crowd attended the public high school's go to school night on Tuesday with demonstrations in ten subjects across two class periods. Five seniors were initiated into the National Honor Society in a formal ceremony in the auditorium followed by a band performance and solo vocals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Smith
Johnson
Lois Guyan
Kay Bender
Barbara Walker
Susan Stuhler
Donna McCurdy
Donna Beth Aitchison
Caryl Ross
Helen Mardorf
Colleen Maire
Louise York
Delphia Balster
Margaret Condit
Max Schrader
Irma Schoon
Donald Eells
Sousa
Milton Leonard Joins Elkader Paper Staff as Farm Editor
Milton C. Leonard, former advertising manager and Monticello Express foreman, becomes farm editor at Clayton County Register Elkader after Navy discharge. He recently moved his wife and three daughters from Strawberry Point to their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton C. Leonard
Monticello Express
Clayton County Register
Elkader
Leonard
Strawberry Point
Plan Year's Program By Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls
The officers and readers met November 10 at Margaret Eflers home to draft the year’s program. The meeting outlined activities and events for the club’s upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls
Margaret Eflers
Postmaster Urges Early Christmas Mail to Ensure Delivery
Postmaster M F Hogan warns of a nationwide mail handling strain this season due to staffing shortages and heavy transport loads. He urges residents to mail distant state items well before December 10 and local greeting cards by December 16, noting improved delivery with proper addressing and first class service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Service
M. F. Hogan
Hogan
America
Sacred Heart School Activities Preview Thanksgiving and Christmas Plans
First and second graders work on a Thanksgiving unit this week and next. Grades six to eight begin making Christmas favors to send to the Red Cross. A pep meeting preceded Sacred Heart Monmouth game. Physics and science classes viewed a film Radio at War last Tuesday. Simon Locher ex FBI member will speak Monday. Sister Mary Lucille returns from week with ill mother. Sisters Marguerite and Engleberta to attend English teachers convention in Minneapolis during Thanksgiving holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Sacred Heart-Monmouth
Simon Locher
F.B.I
Mary Lucille
Marguerite
Engelberta
Minneapolis
United China Relief Seeks Postwar Stability in China
Dr Mc Conaughy, president of United China Relief, says postwar unrest in China is less grave than believed and predicts a united China by 1946 with reforms in education and farmer economics. He trusts Russia to stay hands off. Mrs Sutherland chairs local relief efforts. Also notes Emma Ricklefs health improving at home with restricted visitors for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
McConaughy
United China Relief
Donald Sutherland
Russia
Emma Ricklefs
Jones Farmers To Elect AAA Committeemen
Jones county voters will elect three regular and two alternate AAA committeemen across townships during December meetings chaired by L T Lorenzen. The committeemen set soil practices for conservation, loans and crop insurance while guiding county AAA activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
L. T. Lorenzen
Lorenzen
Postmaster Outlines Christmas Box Rules For Overseas Mail
Dr Mark F Hogan local postmaster releases guidelines for sending packages to army personnel overseas. Limits specify 11 pounds maximum weight 42 inches maximum length and 72 inches length and girth combined. Packages must include items requested by the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark F. Hogan
District Court Clerk Lists Three New Cases This Week
Clerk Leigh Fearson lists three cases including a drunken driving conviction for G W Bock of Martelle who pleaded guilty, was fined 200 dollars plus costs, and had his license revoked 90 days. Agnes Clausen seeks divorce from Donald W Clausen for cruel and inhuman treatment and wants her maiden name restored. A title quieting action is brought by Fred Sconeiter against multiple Miller and Fass parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Fearson
G. W. Bock
Martelle
Agnes Clausen
Donald W. Clausen
Fred Sconeiter
I. A. Miller
Isaac A. Miller
Alexander Miller
Isaac Alexander Miller
Cornelia Miller
Adelbert Fass
Marie Fass
Young Farmer Group Visits Monastery Next Saturday
Twenty members of the Young Farmers group plan a visit to St Mallory Monastery near Dubuque Saturday afternoon. Vocational agriculture instructor A F Walker says the group will study progressive farming methods used at the monastery. The trip leaves from the public school at 1 p.m. on Saturday November 24. Others welcome to accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mallory
Dubuque
A. F. Walker
Walker
Truck Damaged In Accident Near Springville Bridge
A Ray Adams truck from Lonticello was damaged Thursday evening after being forced into a bridge on highway 151 four miles south of Springville. One dog was killed when the truck rack was knocked off. Driver Glenn Adams said an oncoming car refused to yield and fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Adams
Lonticello
Springville
Glenn Adams
Thanksgiving Service Honors Peace World Wide
Observance Thursday November 22 1945 marks first postwar Thanksgiving as nations join America in thanks for peace after World War II. The reflection recalls losses and sacrifices, praises divine protection and renewal of faith with a poem by Charles R Skinner celebrating life love home and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Charles R. Skinner
Watertown
New York
Panthers Open Basketball Season Versus Dubuque Friday
The Monticello Black Panthers start their season on the Dubuque high school court in a Friday night exhibition. Coach Leslie Linn expects a strong conference run with returning lettermen and several holdovers from last year. Twenty-two players named from 33 in drills while seven practices precede the opener with travel rosters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Black Panthers
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Leslie Linn
Linn
Ken Kiburz
Frank Fitzsimmons
Galen Hagen
Jim Seehusen
Bob Messerli
Ronald Benson
Don Newton
Ray Null
Berk Holmes
Dick Skelley
John Brokens
Loren Freese
Dewey Giese
Harold Eby
Milred Claus
Eugene Slanken
Grant Adamson
Dean Willworth
Paul Senneider
Don Skelley
Heavy Snow Delays Town Thanksgiving Fun
Monticello residents wake to about four inches of heavy wet snow on Wednesday with more expected. Students welcome break from school as they plan snowball fights forts and snowmen while older drivers worry about travel as temperatures fall toward Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Mercury
Six Registered Holstein Bulls Sold by Thomas Shover
Six registered Holstein Friesian bulls were sold by Thomas Shover of Monticello. Buyers included John Koltes of Dubuque Hamil and Ives of Tipton Louis Todtz of Clinton Wilbur Woods of Baldwin Bert Lewis of Dubuque and Edmund Guensber of Elizabeth Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shover
Monticello
John Koltes
Dubuque
Hamil & Ives
Tipton
Louis Todtz
Clinton
Wilbur Woods
Baldwin
Bert Lewis
Edmund Guensber
Elizabeth, Ill
Junior Class Presents Play with Veteran Like Flair
The junior class play on Friday night drew a packed house and featured Margaret Ann Zimmerman and Jim Sechusen in the leads with strong support from Don Newton Robert Messerli and twelve others. The production included a saxophone quartet and a girls sextet delivering period songs, under the direction of Jane Smith and Miriam Jansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Mrs. Greenley
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Jim Sechusen
Don Newton
Robert Messerli
Kay Bender
Paul Seehusen
Dorothy Hinrichs
Lois Guyan
Don Hackbarth
Naomi Hanken
Barbara Walker
Don Bohlken
Ronald Benson
Randall Ganfield
Sue Stuhler
Mary Lou Adams
Richard Finson
Miss Jane Smith
Irma Schoon
Betty Lou Null
Carol Caspers
Joan Schneider
Helen Gerdes
Betty Smith
Miriam Jlansen
Building Trend Is Forum Subject
Future trends in building will be discussed Monday evening at the regular Community Forum meeting. D. M. Bell of Eclipse Lumber in Monticello will present moving pictures and photographs of new building styles. The women’s section led by Esther Nicoll will study holiday foods and decoration. A. I. Walker of the Vocational Agriculture department directs the project. Meetings begin at 7 pm in the Joe High School building with refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Forum
D. M. Bell
Eclipse Lumber Company
Monticello
Bell
Esther Nicoll
A. I. Walker
Vocational Agriculture Department of
the Public Schools
Capt Samuel Schuetz Accepts Bank Position
Captain Samuel H. Schuetz, on terminal leave from the U S army, has accepted a position with the Monticello State Bank. He will assume duties soon, having entered service before Pearl Harbor as an enlisted man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Schuetz
U. S. Army
Monticello
Jones County Christmas Seal Sale Opens for 1946 Campaign
Jones County launches its Christmas Seal drive delivering 500 mailings in Monticello to invite support for the 1946 health program. The goal is 2826 dollars to aid tuberculosis detection, rehabilitation, and public prevention efforts. six residents are in sanatorium care and one death plus one new case were reported in 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jones County
County Tuberculosis Association
F. Stimson
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Union Thanksgiving Service Held Thursday
Rev. W C Grant of the Methodist church will preach on Thanksgiving and Its Meaning Today at the union service tomorrow at 10 30 a m in the Community building Churches from Evangelical and Reformed Congregational and First Presbyterian join in the program The Monticello high school glee club will sing with Scripture read by Dr William J Presbyterian church A cordial invitation to the public
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Grant
Evangelical
Reformed
Congregational
First Presbyterian
Sene
Game Violations Lead to Heavy Fines in Pheasant Season
Fines totaling over 3700 dollars were paid to county school funds for 208 pheasant season violations. Most prosecutions were for carrying loaded guns in autos on roads, with trapping violations second. Fines reached up to 150 dollars. hunting without licenses and shooting hens also listed among offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Justice of the Peace
Cedar Rapids Woman Hurt When Car Rolls Over
Mrs. David Weber of Cedar Rapids was injured Sunday afternoon when the car she rode in rolled over twice between Hopkinton and Delaware. Her right wrist and thumb were broken and her right leg lacerated. driver Mrs. Carmine Gozzola of Edgewood lost control after hitting loose gravel. Navy pharmacist’s mate Robert Greene of Monticello gave first aid and drove Mrs. Weber to John McDonald Hospital. Also in the car were Mrs. Chara Cropp and her daughters Jo Ann and Ha Lee of Edgewood. Weber was the sole injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Weber
Cedar Rapids
Weber
John McDonald Hospital
Chara Cropp
Jo Ann
Ha Lee
Edgewood
Fire causes minor basement blaze at Cedar Street home
A Friday afternoon fire of undetermined origin caused slight damage in the basement of the Heb Leyter residence on south Cedar street. Mrs. Donald Maire raised the alarm after seeing flames through the basement window. Fire Chief Herm Hoffman said the fire involved hay and straw and the house suffered limited damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heb Leyter
South Cedar Street
Donald Maire
Herm Hoffman
Victory Bond Drive Behind in Jones County Quota
Jones county reports only 60 percent of its Victory Bond quota with a total county sale of 461 744 across all series and notes. County chairman F E Stimson urges residents to buy to the limit as the drive nears its December 8 deadline. Statewide sales lag behind schedule as the 8th Victory Bond drive progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
F. E. Stimson
Martello
Onslow
Scotch Grove
Stimson
Iowa War ‘Finance Committee
Jowans
State of
Towasota
Treasury
Local Service Men Record Discharges
Ten Monticello service men were discharged this week with dates in November. Records list each veteran by name rank and discharge location, with their medals ribbons and campaign credits noted.
Missionary Meeting At Mount Vernon Attended By Notables
Mrs Rod Bone and others attended a Mount Vernon missionary meeting Monday afternoon. Miss Esther McAuer, secretary of National Missions, spoke as the day’s speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Bone
Levine Hints
Ida Cass
JL. V. Drexler
Everett Nickel
Mount Vernon
Esther McAuer
National Missions
Also Mentioned on This Page
Selective Service
P.T.A
Leadership Institute
Louis Stutt
George Stutt
Louis
Wayne Township
Stutt
Express
Honor Society
Milton Leonard
Elkader Paper
Sacred Heart
Monica Leytem
USA Now
Emma Ricklefs Potter
AAA
Cass
Cass Center
Castle Grove
Clay
Sutton
Fairview
Greenfield
Hale
Jackson
Antioch
Lovell
Madison
Center Junction
Oxford
Oxford Junction
Richland
Rogers
Rome
Balster’s
Washington
Hughes
Wayne
Center
Wyoming
Panthers
Sells
Samuel Schuetz
New
Bess Sherman
Richard HN. Abel
Army Air Forces Separation Center
Sioux City
Cpl
Harold M. Marugg
Camp Grant
Rome- Arno
North Apennines
Po Valley
S/Set
Henry G. Harms
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Robert P. Schuetz
Jefferson Carracks
Ardennes
Rhineland
Central Europe
Normandy
France
John Janssen, Jr
New Guinea
Luzon
Irvin Lubben
Mandates
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