World War I relic guns under scrutiny by Monticello police
Two World War I era machine guns removed from the Monticello VFW post by officers on Sept 6 are being reviewed for legal registration. Police report no registration found. federal and state authorities may destroy or seek proper custody while discussions continue with the Jones County Historical Society and legal counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Monticello
Lewis and Marlin
Monticello Police Department
Dave Striffler
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division
U. S. Treasury Department
Marlin Arms
Paul Ponder
Department
Wey
Iowa
Ponder
Hook Island
Jones County Historical Society
Striffler
Veterans” Organizations
Jenson
Keosauqua
Historical Museum
Stiffler
Vic Jenson
Northwestern Bell 1977 calendar features regional children's art
Northwestern Bell announces a 1977 appointment calendar showcasing paintings from young artists in Iowa Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota. Ray Fortune notes over 36000 submissions and that this marks the 13th year of publishing with a switch back to adult art in 1978. The calendars are available at public offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Midwest
Northwestern Bell
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Ray Fortune
Fortune
Beil
Personal injury and civil actions filed in Jones County court
A batch of civil filings in Jones County district court includes a personal injury suit by Melville T. Brunscheen against Emil and Margaret Laseck for a fall on a farm in Oxford Township with $100,000 sought for medical costs and damages. An exemplary damages action by James and Kahnie Jaeger alleges herbicide drift damaged their property, seeking $2,383. Additional suits include Graffits vs Hart over a near-boundary garage, temporary alimony and property division in two divorces, and several small-claims cases and court dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Melville T. Brunscheen
Emil
Margaret Laseck
Oxford Township
Gay Brunscheen
James
Kahnie Jaeger
Monticello
Harold Posier
Terra Eastern Corp
Monticela
Jaegers
Delbert
Virginia Grafit
Anamosa
Gale H
Haron A. Hart
Anugo
Wis
Harts
OMVAI
William Eugene Beebee
Robert Edward Ireland
Bureau Co Community Correction Services
Balsters Implement & Parts Co
Scotch Grove
James E. Ross
Solon
K & P Chevrolet Olds Co
Charles Lambert
Steve Kelchen
Tom Mai
Kimball
Jack & Jill
Olin
Steven L. Allen
Pat’s Mobil
Patrick Lyons
Cascade
Richard T. Hosch
Monticello Faces Dry Winter As Low Water Stead Freezes
Monticello area endures below normal rainfall year to date with water levels frozen and forecasts point to a dry winter ahead. Local officials warn rivers and reservoirs may remain strained as conditions persist.
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Stead
Monticello
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Buice, Benks
John Schultz
Stanwood
James Mizaur
Betty Jean
Larsen
Glenford Larsen
Bedford
S. D
Mary Ellen Anderson
Harley Christian Anderson
Center Jct
Madison Township
Leroy F. Wood
Delores §. Wood
Mt. Carroll, Ui
Volkswagen
Small Claims Court
Maquoketa River
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