Overseas Service Reveals German Aid Work and Visits
A veteran recalls ten months in Germany where he joined a divisional football team and helped with reconstruction using bombed building materials. He notes time with German children teaching American games, aided by army meals. He mentions a visit with Bill Corbin of Monticello and lists Monday guests including Mr and Mrs Joel Newburgh, Dubuque, and Dr Clarence Hosford of Monticello.
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Germany
Austria
Ger
Bohlken
Bill Corbin
Monticello
Joel Newburgh
Dubuque
Clarence Hosford
D.D.S
Lions Club Dinner Features Thanksgiving Talk and Camp Fire Highlights
The Lions club held its regular dinner meeting at Peterman's on Monday evening with President Edgar Vernon presiding. Dr. William J. Grossheim introduced guest Fred Koschmann a Presbyterian student minister who spoke on The Need of Thanksgiving. Also on the program were Mrs. Leslie Linn Kay Mast and Linda Greenley with talks on Camp Fire activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Peterman
Edgar Vernon
William J. Grossheim
Thanksgiving Service Set For Thursday at 10:30 AM
A community Thanksgiving service is planned Thursday at 10 30 a.m. Dr William J Grossheim Presbyterian minister will deliver the sermon with the subject Forget Not All His Benefits Special music will be provided by the public school music department Cooperating churches include Evangelical and Reformed Congregational Presbyterian and Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Grossheim
Public School
Ing
Evangelical
Reformed
Congregational
Presbyterian
Methodist
Campfire Notes Honor National Better Breakfast Week
The Flutca Campfire group enjoyed a breakfast at guardian Mrs Ray Fuller home last Saturday morning Sixteen girls attended the meal in recognition of National Better Breakfast week The girls in charge included Do zimme Mary Wilcox de Hoult June Lambert and Lou Beebe
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Flutca
Ray Fuller
D ‘Do Zimme
Mary Wilcox de Hoult
Lambert
Lou Beebe
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
Leigh Pearson district court clerk lists marriages from the past week. Licenses issued include Robert Lee Hunt age 23 of Hopkinton and Kath leer May Oswal age 18 of Monticello, Dor K Clark 29 and Donna M Tarbox 17 of Olin, George Richard Meadow and Marine Rose Trelind both of Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Pearson
Robert Lee Hunt
Hopkinton
Kathleer
May Oswal
Monticello
Dor K. Clark
Donna M. Tarbox
Olin
George Richard Meadow
Marine Rose Trelind
Anamosa
Births and car licenses reported in Monticello area
The week saw births at John McDonald hospital including a Nov 21 boy to Mr and Mrs John Welch Monticello a Ryan Huseman boy to Mr and Mrs Paul Huseman Monticello a Nov 24 girl to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Zeagow Monticello and a Nov 26 boy to Mr and Mrs Donald Schlimmer John and Melinda. Car licenses issued by County Treasurer Don S Ruhl include Arthur H Flint Jr Monticello Spar tan house trailer John A Hassler Monticello Chevrolet Gilbert H Hay Anamosa Hudson Frank L Calvert Martelle Chevrolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald ‘Hospital
John Welch
Monticello
Paul. Huseman
Ryan
Kenneth Zeagow
Donald Schlimmer
Don S. Ruhl
Arthur H. Flint, Jr
Spartan House
John A. Hassler
Chevrolet
Gilbert H. Hay
Anamosa
Hudson
Frank L. Calvert
Martelle
Grand jury excused in Jones County District Court
The grand jury for the November term of Jones County District Court was excused until December 9. Judge M C Hamiel issued the order Tuesday afternoon during case assignments for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Jones County District Court
M.,c. Hamiel
Selective Service Office Schedule Noted in Anuma Area
A fragment notes a Selective Service office activity at Anuma area during the past week. It mentions Curtiss W. Ewing and Clarence Tie board or meeting set for November at 1 30 a.m. The readable text is fragmented with unclear surrounding context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective ‘Service
Anumsa
Advisor promotes on the job training for veterans in farming
C O Carstens regional director for on the job training for veterans will discuss the program at Anamosa high school on December 10 at 8 p.m. A statewide effort aims to aid young veterans who want to become farm operators with a county committee including three farmers vocational instructors and the AAA director to administer the program if local interest exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Carstens
Anamosa High School
AAA
Oye
Rev Zeilinger to celebrate 50 years in ministry
Rev George J. Zeilinger, longtime Lutheran pastor, marks his 50th ordination anniversary on Sunday December 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Zion Evangelical Lutheran church Wayne township. A dinner precedes the service with Rev F H Kehren in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Zeilinger
Monticello
Zion Evangelical
Lutheran ‘Church
Wayne Township
F. H. Kehren
H. F. Siefkes
Iowa
American Lutheran Church
C. A.wideraenders
Toledo
Ohio
Dubuque
Arend Balster, Jr
Zion
Zeilinger
Evangelical
Zion Lutheran Church
Wyoming
Cedar Rapids
Neb
In New Guinea
Rey
Helen
John Beckman
Albion
Margaret
William Lauk
Decatur
George
South Dakota
American Guild of Organists
Hofer Appeals Death Sentence From Iowa Reform Escape
Louise B Hofer 35 Indianapolis appealed to the Iowa supreme court seeking review of his death sentence for the June killing of guard John Hintz 49 at Anamosa. Hofer and Charles Larson escaped the Iowa reformatory last June 12 two days later they were captured. Larson to be tried. Hofer is imprisoned at Fort Madison and had been serving a 25 year robbery term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis B. Hofer
Indianapolis
Ind
Anamosa
Iowa Supreme Court
Hofer
Fort Madison
John Hintz
White Plague Christmas Seals Promote Tuberculosis Fight
In a 1945 appeal, the tuberculosis menace is called the white plague. Christmas Seals funds support diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Iowans’ 349 deaths that year are noted. readers urged to mail back their stamps and a $2 remittance promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
District Court Hears Drunk Driving and Desertion Cases
During the past week in Jones county district court the State of Iowa vs Mrs R J Smith alias Carvell Connerley saw Smith plead guilty to driving while intoxicated. She was fined 300 dollars, confined 90 days in Rockwell City Reformatory with hard labor, later suspended, with license revoked for a year. Emmit Stivers pleaded guilty to desertion of wife and children under 16 and was released on bond. Kenneth Crawford faced drunken driving charges after an incomplete tavern license renewal in Center Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
State of Iowa
R. J. Smith
Carvell’ Connerley
Skeels
Anamosa
Everett Englehart
Stivers
Glen McLaughlin
Kenneth Crawford
Center Junction
Crawford
Schreiner Chapter Eastern Star Holds Monday Meeting
The Schreiner Chapter OES will hold its regular meeting Monday evening with elections for 1947 officers. A memorial service will honor members who died during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schreiner
Order of the Eastern Star
Polio Victims Plan Charity Drive in Monticello Ames Area
The Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs Leslie Linn announces a polio aid drive in Monticello through this week and next. Solicitors for four town sections list volunteers to raise funds split between national and state groups. Iowa funds support nurses training, physician training, outbreak response, patient care, and Kenney Institute expansion in Minneapolis.
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Leslie
Linn
Elizabeth Kenney
Legion
Monticello
Northeast
Joe Barron
Ruth Huxtable
Mary, Craig
Kenneth Ferring
Esther. Sanford
Joan Jacque
Edna, Behrends
Northwest
Fuller
Sophia Lambert
Tom Eden
Jean Rathbun
Jim Reade
Southwest
DeShaw
Clarence ,Rhatigan
Lahey
Wieland
Ray Maree
Larry Robertson
Paul. Arduser
Minneapolis
Kenney
Iowa
Kenney Institute
Subscriptions Grow for Express. New List Expands Reach
The Express announces a surge in subscribers with Jim Kraner touring Scotch Grove Center Junction and Onslow. New members include Lee Bartlett William Fitzsimmons Eddie Wilken David Duckler John Zubler Jim Morrissey Millard First Emil Harms A Ommen H Ricklefs Bohlken Helgens Plueger Hinrichsen Easterly Schoon Guyan Gerke Bohlken Scotch Grove and Center Junction locations referenced. The holidays pause activity briefly with plans to resume next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Jim Kraner
Scotch Grove
Center Junction
Onslow
The
Express
Lee’ Bartlett
City
William F. Fitzsimmons
Eddie Wilken
Langworthy
David E. Duckler
John Zubler
Jim Morrissey
Millard First, Jr
Emil Harms
A. J. Ommen
H. H. .Ricklefs
Adolph Bohlken
Vernon Helgens
Laverne Plueger
Ben Hinrichsen
Roscoe Easterly
Richard
Spanish Boy Seeks American Pen Pals
A 21 year old Spanish boy, Juan Sbort Rotger of Avenida del Cau dillo 52 Rubi Barcelona Espana, requests American girls write to him about Iowa and local customs. The note, from a magazine issue circulated in 17 countries, remains available for viewing at the Express office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
Iowa
Juan Sbort Rotger
Avenida del Caudillo
Rubi
Barcelona
Montiwapo Campfire elects new officers at meeting
Officers chosen include President Marlene Bartlett Vice President Janet Fluckiger Treasurer Linda Greenley Secretary Carol Skelley and Scribe Janice Rink. Mr and Mrs Lyle Ridenour and family spent Sunday in Dubuque with Mr and Mrs Fred Reimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montiwapo Campfire
Marlene Bartlett
Janet Fluckiger
Linda Greenley
Carol Skelley
Janicé Rink
Lyle
Dubuqué
Fred Reimer
Thanksgiving Day anniversary reflection in American history
The piece recalls the 83rd anniversary of Thanksgiving observances in the United States. It notes origins with the Pilgrims, Washington and Lincoln, and Madison's revisions, honoring blessings, health, home, and a guiding Father in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Our
Republic
Two Panthers land on Wa Mac Valley all conference team
Monticello players Capt. Bob Messerli at end and Jim Seehuysen at quarterback earned first team honors in the Wa Mac Valley league. Don Hackbarth made second team utility lineman, with several others receiving honorable mention across positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Bob Messerli
Jim Seehusen
Don Hackbarth
Ron Benson
Grant Adamson
Don Newton
Carroll Schneider
Dean Willworth
Messerli
Bill Gherr
Independence
Orren Schroeder
Tipton
Lyle Shoot
Manchester
Joe Miller
Maquoketa
Dwayne Elwood
Anamosa
Carroll Conklin
Jim Sullivan
Seehusen
Mearl Naber
Don Hay
Lloyd Johnson
Wenton Gable
Marion
Bob Barewall
Harry Parker
David Lyon
Dick Jeffrey
Jim Liebsch
Vinton
Rolland Gordon
Lloyd Dill
Hackbarth
Roger Whitcome
Jim Dulin
Ray Aisley
Bob Mayberry
George Phelps
Sun Eclipse Seen In Monticello By Local Onlookers
Monticello residents viewed a Saturday morning eclipse between 11 and 11 25 revealing a small patch of sun on the upper left corner. Spectators found dark glasses insufficient but Expres office used photographic film. The sun appeared like a three quarter moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ark
Expres
Record of Discharges at Anamosa During the Week
Four men recorded their service discharges in the county recorder’s office. Lloyd Russell Taylor of Monticello served on the USS Lexington. Edward G. Jansen of Scotch Grove is entitled to Asiatic Pacific theater, victory medal, good conduct, and American Occupation of Japan ribbons. Capt. Clarence R. Hosford served as a dental officer with American theater and victory medal ribbons. Paul D. Heeren, staff sergeant, earns Asiatic Pacific theater with bronze star, Philippine liberation, victory medal, good conduct, and Japan occupation medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Bess E. Sherman
Lloyd Russell Taylor
W/T 2c
Monticello
Edward G. Jansen
Pfe
Scotch Grove
Iowa
Japan
Clarence R. Hosford
Armed Services
Paul D. Heeren
Paper Drive Planned For Next Saturday
All Campfire groups in Monticello announce a city wide paper drive for next Saturday November 30 from 9 a.m. until all paper is collected. Residents should tag bundles with string and place them on the curb or porch. If weather is bad the drive will be moved to December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Scotch Grove 4 H Boys Discuss Livestock Meeting
The Scotch Grove 4 H Boys held their regular meeting on November 18 at Chauncey Dirks home. Fifteen members answered roll call with Purebred Livestock Breeder. Seven parents and two visitors attended. Record books were distributed and explained and a business meeting was discussed. Keith Dirks gave a demonstration on Introducing New Members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove 4-H
Chauncey Dirks
Keith Dirks
Thomas F Waddick Dies in Chicago at 42
Funeral services for Thomas Francis Waddick of Chicago were held at Sacred Heart church Monticello with burial in Castle Grove. He died at St Luke's hospital after a two week illness on November 22. Born September 14 1880 in Castle Grove he worked for Milwaukee Rock Island and Pullman firms and served in accounting roles for decades. Survived by brothers James and John Waddick.
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Thomas Francis Waddick
Chicago
Sacred Heart Church
Monticello
Eugene Lorenz
Immaculate Conception
Castle Grove Township
Mr. Waddick
St. Luke's Hospital
Mr.Waddick
Moses
Anna
McKenna) Waddick
Castle Grove
Iowa State Teachers ‘College
Cedar Falls
Business College
Cedar Rapids
Prairieburg
Milwaukee Railroad
Marion
Milwaukee
Dubuque
President Earnling
Pullman Company
United States
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Waddick
St. Bernard’s Catholic Parish
Knights of Columbus
James Waddick
John Waddick
Doxsee Accepts Post on Monticello Express
Mr and Mrs Bill Doxsee moved from Mount Vernon to Monticello living in the McLaughlin house on West Third street Bill left Cornell due to ill health and will work in the Monticello Express mechanical department The couple left yesterday for Indianapolis to spend Thanksgiving with the Hopings in Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Doxsee
Mount Vernon
Monticello
McLaughlin
West Third Street
Bill
Cornell
Monticello Express
Coxsee
Indianapolis
Ind
John S. Hopping
Crippled Children Society Elects New Officers
New officers were elected at the office of Jones county health nurse Ruth Hurley on November 20 for the Crippled Children society. Joseph Beage was named chairman, Boyd Shannon vice chairman, Mrs. QO. A. Rife secretary, and Mrs. Edgar Beach treasurer. New board members include Mrs. Alfred Snyder and Mrs. D. W. Thompson. Plans for the Zaster seal sale were discussed with Clyde Carter, state field representative. Jack, Mary Ann and Donald Lyon of Iowa City will spend Thanksgiving with their parents, Mr and Mrs Harry Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Ruth Hurley
Crippled Children Society
Joseph Beage
Boyd Shannon
QO. A. Rife
Edgar Beach
Alfred Snyder
D. W. Thompson
Clyde Carter
State Office
Jack
Mary Ann
Donald Lyon
Iowa City
Mrs
Harry Lyon
Street Lights Off Until 6 15 By CPA Order
Walter Zubler of Iowa Electric Monticello receives nationwide brownout order effective Monday November 25 prohibiting outdoor lighting and displays. Monticello street lights stay off until 6 15 p m with limits on marquee, sign, and exterior lighting to conserve electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CPA
Walter Zubler
Iowa Electric Company
Monticello
Civilian Production Administration
Des Moines
Farm Forum Topic Is Announced For Monday
Farm Forum at the high school Monday night December 2 will cover Farm Homes Buildings and Landscaping. Structural Clay Products Corp will show colored slides of farm home construction and related projects. The event invites both men and women and includes refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Structural Clay Products Corporation
Iowa
Louis Gardner III Ill At Anamosa Hospital
Lou Gardner of Des Moines reports illness at Mercy Hospital Anamosa with a heart affliction. He entered hospital November 9 and hopes to return home in Des Moines this week. A former Monticello man, he serves as publicity director for the Republican State Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gardner
Anamosa Hospital
Lou Gardner
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Anaomsa
Monticello
Republican State Central Committee
Happy Helpers Install Officers in Ceremony
The Lovell Happy Helpers held an installation ceremony for new officers at the home of Ruth Ann and Barbara Muller on November 13. Eleven members submitted enrollment cards and the group discussed 4 H material along with the roll call topic My Favorite Subject At School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Happy Helpers
Ruth Ann
Barbara Muller
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Monticello Drive
Montiwapo Officers
Eas
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National Honor Society
Miss Bush
Supt. Shannon
Ray Rieniers
Susan Stuhler
Barbara Walker
Arlene Kuhns
Paul Seehusen
Greenley
Fern Decker
Donna McCurdy
Shannon
Dorothea Diers
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Mrs. Ross
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Madison
Lincoln
Panthers
Thos. Waddick
W. K. Doxsee
Crippled Children Society Elects
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