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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1947
Page
5
Phyllis Elaine Hayen writes as a seven year old asking Santa for a blue and white girl’s bike and Christmas candy. Ruth Ann Meyer requests a sleep doll with clothes and hair for her siblings while offering nuts and a banana for Santa.
Six licenses were issued in that period. The couples are Carl Benedict Renk 30 and Gladys Marie Rickels 18 of Monticello. B B Border and Mrs. Katheryne Smith of Cedar Rapids. Everett Schroeder 24 and Esther Lazare 19 of Lost Nation. Robert McGreevy 21 and Wanda Shellin 19 of Anamosa. George Virgil Richardson 21 and Dorothy MacRead 19 of Monticello. Robert James Bishop 24 of Tiffin Ohio and Alberta Wood 19 of Stanwood.
The office of Don Ruhl county treasurer reports weekly vehicle licenses issued. Names include Al Strang Cascade Dodge Everett Brunscheen Wyoming Buick John W Fahey Anamosa Chevrolet Robert Platten berger Martello Studebaker Robert Lockwood Anamosa Chevrolet Ben Sievertsen Anamosa Plymouth Frank Byerly Onslow Ford Frank Divoky Oxford Junction Chevrolet Ben Schrader Onslow 1947 Ford A S Knapp Anamosa Chevrolet Fred Manternach Cascade Ford.
The Jones County Republican Women’s Club and the Jones County Central Committee sponsor an address to be delivered December 5 at 8 p.m. in the Community Room at the Anamosa courthouse. The speaker is Beers, secretary of Hance Ilo. Republicans are urged to attend.
The John McDonald hospital in Monticello Mercy hospital in Anamosa each received 1250 dollars Tuesday from the War Chest USO balance raised in Jones county. Since the need no longer exists the funds are turned over to the two Jones county hospitals for any use they deem fit.
The John McDonald hospital reported newborns this week. On November 21 Ralph Paulsen and his wife of Scotch Grove welcomed a girl. On November 24 G F Tuetken and his wife of Langworthy welcomed a girl.
Loyall Wally Pearson of Anamosa has accepted the post as chief announcer for FM station KCRG owned by the Cedar Rapids Gazette. He will also serve as chief announcer for the Gazette's new AM station KCRK set to launch in December. Pearson, a 1940 Anamosa High School graduate, studied at Cornell College and the University of Iowa after three years in the Army. He previously worked at WSUI KSTT WTOD and WKNX.
The Angus steer that won the 4-H club championship at the 1947 Great Jones County Fair placed second at the American Royal in Kansas City and was named second in the junior class at the Waterloo Meat Animal Show. The steer, a Tobiason animal, was bought at Monticello by El Shada Anamosa and Wilbur Colby Mechanicsville.
At a regular meeting two pew leaders were elected. Ed Meier was chosen as leader and Merle Postel as assistant leader. The boys also organized their program for the year.
Sept Boyd Shannon announces Go-to-School Night for next Thursday December 4. The event invites the public to tour the school 7 30 to 8 30 o clock in grades and two high school half hour classes with a concluding auditorium program and candlelight ceremony for four National Honor Society candidates.
Jones county district court sentenced Arthur L. Davis of Monticello to six months in jail and costs after pleading guilty to larceny of a spotlight. Herbert J. Kedley pled guilty to OMVWI, fined 500 dollars plus 15 dollars costs, with license revoked 60 days. A divorce, Ruth Sampson vs Jesse Sampson, was granted on cruelty grounds after two years and four months of marriage.
The fall hog market rose 28 percent in October from a year earlier with live hog prices falling from 29.50 to 25.00 dollars per hundred. WOI market editor Cap Bentley notes strong demand likely to persist. Late spring pigs may prove profitable. cattle supply for spring should be good as feeder buyers seek quality fed cattle.
Five Paulsen brothers and two coon dogs hunted Friday night November 14 in Scotch Grove. The five boys Jimmy Larry Neal Ronald and Ralph Paulsen captured two large coons. Proceeds from the fur sale will go to the 4-H club treasury while hot cocoa and sandwiches awaited them at the Emil Paulsen home.
Schreiner chapter Order of the Eastern Star announces a Monday evening meeting at the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Florence Clark urges members to bring canned goods for the Eastern Star home in Boone and notes that officers will be elected.
H. T. Thorson, Dubuque social security manager, clarified minimum retirement eligibility rules. He said ten full years of work may not be required for older workers and that work after age 65 counts toward qualifications. A meeting at the Anamosa courthouse on Tuesday, December 2, from 1 30 to 2 30 p.m. offered personal help.
The article traces the impact of Christmas Seals over 40 years in fighting tuberculosis. It credits the seals with guiding prevention, urging people to seek treatment and adopt healthier living. It highlights the Jones County Tuberculosis Association’s ongoing outreach and prevention efforts and encourages purchase and use of Christmas Seals.
Wayne Zion Evangelical Lutheran church Ladies Aid has elected new officers for 1948. President is Mrs. Fannie Henrichs, vice-president Mrs. Anna Seehusen, secretary Mrs. Lucile Osternkamp, and vice-secretary Mrs. Hattie Jansen. Treasurer is Mrs. Florence Otten, and vice-treasurer Mrs. Emma Danneman.
Enrollment cards were filled out by the Wayne Master Farmers at their regular meeting held at the home of Kenneth Streeper on November 1. They planned a Christmas party at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church on December 1. Fourteen members, two parents, and two visitors attended.
Monticello Fire Chief Floyd Kephart attended a Boone gathering of Iowa fire chiefs led by William Walter president of the Iowa Fire Chiefs Association. The session, organized with Iowa State College engineering extension, focused on fire prevention and building inspections in Iowa towns.
State director Roger F. Warin reports Iowa residents invested 216 26 948 in series E F and G United States Savings Bonds through nine months of 1947, reaching 72.28 percent of the three million dollar quota. September sales totaled 17 700 913, up 4 077 724 from 1946. Jones County bought 1 992 648 toward its 2 951 344 annual target, reaching 67.52 percent and ranking 75th in the state.
Three Jones county 4-H boys will show baby beeves at the International Exposition in Chicago. Neal Paulsen of Scotch Grove will show an Angus, Willis Gienn of Olin a Hereford, and Dick Strothers of Martelle a Hereford. The lads left for Chicago Wednesday.
The All-Conference first and second teams were chosen by coaches. Positions list End and Tackle selections from Eden West Branch Beeler West Branch etc with players from Tipton Mt Vernon West Liberty University High and Monticello named.
Pauline Tobiason daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Tobiason is one of eleven University of Dubuque seniors named in the 1947 48 Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. She leads the university band heads the YWCA and serves as vice president of the Lutheran Students Association.
The Monticello board of education has received its fourth Ford school bus. It will begin operation Monday December 1, driven by Armin Jacobs, who was chosen at a recent board meeting. The route serves parts of Lowell South Fork and Richland townships, carrying 25 to 30 students. Rural students enjoy a daily hot lunch prepared by Mrs. Ray Hayes, Mrs. Boyd Shannon and Mrs. Wade Long, with over 200 rural and some town pupils enrolled in the lunch program.
County Auditor George Fr Specht named Lorenz T Lorenzen deputy assessor for Jones county. The appointment was made November 24 with Lorenzen to assume the office January 1 1948 under assessor ex officio Specht. Lorenzen, former chairman of the AAA office for Jones county, resides in Wyoming Iowa.
Dr G H Sharp urges Monticello area dog and cat owners to confine pets for 21 days to prevent rabies outbreak. After a rabid fox bite on Lana Jamieson, a 2 year old, she received a 14 shot rabies treatment. Local leaders support vaccination and confinement though not strictly enforcing.
Carol Anne Benson and Darlene Eilers, Sand Springs rural school pupils, visited the Monticello Express. They toured the composing and press rooms and observed paper production from start to finish. They prepared a report for fellow students to share what they learned about publishing a newspaper.
The Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls donated $1 to the Friendship Train during their meeting at Delores Oltmanns home. Joanne Wright was elected music chair. Jahann Meier demonstrated bas ting and Joanne Wright spoke on hair care. Mrs Hanken modeled aprons while guest Jane Rickels shared campfire meeting notes. Lunch was served.
James Balsiger co operator of a Conoco service station is hospitalized with two fractured legs after being struck by a delivery truck at the station. He faces surgery to set the fractures and expects to be out of work for two months or more.
Miss Emelda Kanan, county home economist, urged buying toys that fit together or require ingenuity rather than windups. The meeting at St. Matthew's Lutheran basement in Monticello focused on music for young children, plus art, health, and learning nature. Iowa Children's Home in Des Moines houses 500 children with no state aid and self support. Jones County should assist by contributions or fostering to help 142 children there. The next meeting, January 8, will cover adolescent issues.
The Monticello VFW defeated Hopkinton Independents 49 to 32 with 13 points by John Hines and 12 by Bob Siebels leading scorers. Coached by Gump Ferring, the team from VFW post 1683 plays Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in Monticello Public School Gym.
Bruce Hicks age 12 died after an accidental self inflicted gunshot in his Chicago home. He was taken to hospital for surgery but died November 18. Funeral services were held November 19 after cremation. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hicks and grandson of Mrs. Ed Hicks of Monticello. He is survived by his brother John of Washington DC.
One new member Bobby Streeper joined the Onslow Agri club at a meeting held at James Hanna's home. The group discussed projects for the coming year. Seven members and six parents attended, with lunch served by Mrs. John Hanna.
Jerry Lee Buol, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond J Buol, was baptized at the Evangelical and Reformed church last Sunday November 23 Rev Baumann officiated at the ceremony.
After hours of work the Monticello decoration plans are complete with materials ready for the holiday season. Committee Chairman LeRoy Schoon says near all work is done and decorations will go up once evergreens and Christmas trees arrive in Monticello. Trees are due the first week of December from Elmore Minnesota. Assistance comes from the Junior Chamber and cooperation from Iowa Electric Company Industrious Farmer Company Shaffer Henderson Inc and the Monticello city council.
Miss Darlene Schone, 21, died at Mercy hospital Anamosa after injuries from an auto accident on highway 64 southeast of Anamosa. The crash involved Donald Siebels of Monticello. she sustained fractures and internal injuries and funeral services were held at St Patrick's church. She was survived by her parents Mr and Mrs John Schone and a brother Robert.
The State DPS Driver's License Division warns no renewals after December 31 1947 without a complete chauffeur's exam A 1948 license valid until December 31 1948 costs 2 dollars and requires a visual test Anamosa courthouse and Monticello will host exam days on Wednesdays through December for renewals first time licensees urged to contact the examiner.
More than 75 Jones county farm women have been called to a meeting of the Jones county committee in the dining room of the Iowan hotel Anamosa. The gathering called by county chairwoman Mrs Forrest Deischer will start at 1 30 p m and invites the 1947 and 1948 township chairmen to attend.
Alva Zimmerman Western Auto dealer announced a new weekly radio program airing Sundays at 9 30 a m on station W110. The show highlights this nation's religious heritage as heralded by church bells and is sponsored by Western Auto Associate stores.
At Ruth Spahr’s home on November 10 the Castle Grove Fortune Finders held its regular meeting. Fifteen members attended with two leaders and four visitors. enrollment cards were completed. Jean Clark displayed homemade pot holders. Ruth Spahr lectured on Sewing Boxes and Good Grooming. Lucille Clark played piano. a lunch was provided by the hostess.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts Monticello’s two day Christmas party on December 13 and 20 with Santa on the streets and in stores. Free kiddie films gift bags and matinee for town and rural children accompany drawings for merchandise and cash prizes. More than 100000 drawing tickets are distributed through local merchants.
A large group of relatives and friends attended the funeral of the late Grant Stambaugh held November 20. Attendees included Mrs. F. Beeks and son James, Mrs. Rosetta Wenger, Mrs. Emma Cox and Mrs. Co J Ahrens of Marshalltown, Mrs. I J Irvin of Houston, Mrs. OQ A Ahlers of Fulton, Dr and Mrs D R Webb and Mrs. Crandall Weaver of Cedar Rapids, Ernest Stambaugh of Chicago, Mr and Mrs Cecil Farmer, and Mrs. Herman Dirks of Anamosa.
Paul N. Smith of Wyoming won the silver medal for second place in the ROTC Tribune award at the University of Iowa. Presentation is scheduled for January. First place went to John G. Ellis of Waterloo after a close competition among seven ROTC members.
Since the October meeting the Lovell Happy Helpers have contributed one meal per member to fund oatmeal for the Friendship Train. They will write to WHO to obtain a list of a needy overseas family to assist, Greta Buol home of, on Nov. 13. Ten members two leaders and three visitors attended. Home economics talks were given and a report on the 4-H district officers training school was presented.
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