Wartime Stamp Details and Local Freight Movements
Meats and processed foods stamps listed with validity and expiry dates. sugar stamps and gasoline coupons noted. Local shipments report Dubuque Packing Company sending four hog cars to multiple creameries and butter jars to New York. Canning and other cars move to Los Angeles St Louis Little Rock and more. Incoming cattle cars arrive from Denver Merriman Panhandle Ray George and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Leonard
Milwaukee Railroad
Dubuque
J. LeRoy Farmer Canning Company
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Little Rock
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Bud Brothers
George Kurt
John P. Kurt
George Rickels
Rudy Flack
W. E. Tuetken
Denver
Colo
Merriman
Kan
Steve McDonald
Denver, Colo
Bud Bros
Panhandle, Texas
Ray George
Salina
Rotary Club Hosts Monticello Dinner With Chicago Speaker
Monticello Rotary members hosted an equal number of guests at a community building dinner Monday evening. Francis Budinger of Chicago, district governor of Rotary International, spoke on Rotary fellowship and traced the club’s 1905 origin. He noted 5,245 clubs and 229,455 members worldwide bound by the golden rule. The speaker stressed that fellowship does not replace good citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Francis J. Budinger
Rotary
Rotary International
Wilmette
Monti Cello High Forum speaker on Russia position
Donald Eells principal of Monti Cello High School will headline the Community Forum next Monday October 16 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. The topic is Russia's position in the world with emphasis on its recent rise as a global power and life in the Russian people. The event carries no charge and the public is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Eells
Monticello Senior High
Community Forum
Russia
Marriage Licences Issued in Jones County This Week
Two marriage licenses were issued in Jones county during the past week by the district court clerk. Louis William Gerdes aged 22 of Anamosa and Ruth Velma Dirks aged 18 of Amber Bruce EB Ruhl and Geraldine Frances Ne ville both of Anamosa were the other couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
District Court
Louis William Gerdes
Anamosa
Ruth Velma Dirks
Amber
Bruce EB. Ruhl
Geraldine Frances Neville
Two Births at John McDonald Hospital This Week
A daughter was born October 8 to Mr and Mrs Roy Bodenhofer of Center Junction. A son was born October 10 to Mr and Mrs Robert Ray of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Roy Bodenhofer
Center Junction
Robert Ray
Monticello
Overseas 3 Mailing Deadline Set for October 14
October 14 will be the last day for mailing Christmas packages to service members overseas. The date was moved from October 15 because the post office will be closed on Sunday and offices will reopen Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overseas
Postoffice Department
Service Men's Christmas Gifts Omitted Employees Noted
Fragments indicate a wartime era list acknowledging 5 213 Milnes employees marked absent for Christmas work. The notice highlights a large workforce impact and emphasizes remembrance of those not present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Ian
the Milnes
Judge Ellison dies at 91 lifelong Iowa jurist
Hon. Fredrick O. Ellison of Anamosa dies at 91 after 42 years on the district bench. Funeral held at Smykil funeral home with Rev. J. K. Delahooke in charge. Interment in Riverside cemetery with Masonic rites. Ellison served as Jones county attorney, state representative, state senator and judge, renowned for shaping Iowa law and the council Bluffs water case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Ellison
Anamosa
Smykil
J. K. Delahooke
Riverside Cemetery
Masonic Lodge No. 46
18Th Judicial District of
Iowa
Wyoming
Jones County
Senate
Jones
Marion
Ellison
Eighteenth Judicial District
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Water Company
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Knighta
Templar of
Anna Elida Eee
War Fund In Full Swing for Jones County Drive
Jones county launches a rapid drive to exceed a 16000 goal for the National War Fund. Meetings in Monticello and Anamosa gather chairmen and solicitors with advice from Graydon F. Keeton. County and township leaders coordinate reporting lines to Glenn McMichael and the Anamosa chairmen as the campaign accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
National War Fund
Monticello
Anamosa
Graydon F. Keeton
Iowa War Chest
Jones ’County
C. B.smith
Onslow
Glenn McMichael
War Chest
Graydon
Wyoming Town Leads County War Fund Report
The town of Wyoming reported 530 dollars and 40 cents to county War Fund chairman Mrs. C R Smith, with more expected. Elmer Buckingham is town chair, and Main Street raised 325 dollars 50 cents under Ralph Orth. If this sample holds, the county may meet its 16000 dollar quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
C. R. Smith
Elmer Buckingham
Ralph Orth
Earl A. Deal Killed in Germany in World War II
Earl A. Deal former Monti cello boy dies in action in Germany on Sept 19 serving with the 41st armored infantry regiment. News reached Mrs. Charles de Mitchell of Denver who will be remembered for his service and sacrifice in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl A. Deal
Monticello
Germany
41St. Armored Infantry
Charles de ‘Mitchell
Denver
Colg
John Barney Funeral Held Last Sunday
John Barney a retired Monticello farmer died Friday morning at McDonald hospital after eleven weeks admitted. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 p m at Goettsch funeral home with Rev Andrew Mast officiating. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Barney born October 27 1883 in Norway came to the U S in 1900 and settled in Monticello. He married Elizabeth Ambuehl and they had seven children surviving with their mother. later married Louisa Laugie. The pallbearers were Paul Petersen John Husmann Fred Bartels Mike Evers Ray Koppess and Herbert Koppess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barney
Monticello
McDonald Hospital
Goettsch Funeral Home
Andrew Mast
Oakwood
Barney
Norway
United States
Elizabeth Ambuehl
Andrew Barney
Harry G. Barney
United States Navy
Harry Nagel
Margaret Redford
St. Louis
Paul Dietiker
Bernard
Elmer Larson
Rockford
Ill
Viola Kobler
Peoria
Louisa Laugie
Temple Hill
West First Street
Paul Petersen
John Husmann
Fred Bartels
Mike Evers
Ray
Herbert Koppess
Republican Dinner Planned in Monticello Oct 25
The Jones county Republican central committee announces a dinner in the community building on Wednesday evening October 25. Speakers include Hon. Henry C. Taille congressman from the second district and Gov. Rourke B. Hickenlooper. Tickets available at the Monticello Express office Baty building Kay’s drug store and Shaffer sweet shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Republican Central Committee
Henry C. Taille
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Monticello
New Department Store to Open in Monticello
Monticello will host a new independent department store operated by R L Watkins of Anamosa. The Wil liam E Tuetken building on First Street will house a general line of merchandise plus a full ready to wear and dry goods department. Remodeling includes a center entrance and updates to plumbing and decor with 30 days to complete per OPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
William E. Tuetken
First Street
R. L. Watkins
Anamosa
Watkins
Tuetken
OPA
Farm Machinery Is Off Ration List
The War Food Administration informs Jones County that effective Thursday Sept 28 rationing of all farm machinery on schedule 1 and 2 ends except corn pickers. County committees are issuing eligibility letters for corn pickers, which may be removed from the list in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Agricultural Conservation Committee
War Food Administration
Two-Vehicle Crash in Cass Township Near Anamosa
At 7:46 p.m. Tuesday Oct 10 two cars collided four miles south of Anamosa on county road C. A 1985 Chevrolet sedan driven by 52-year-old Joe Walters sustained a mashed left fender and front end, while a 1989 Pontiac sedan driven by Mac Null of Monticello also had a mashed fender and front end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
County Road C
Joe Walters
Mac Null
Monticello
Pin Money Buys Bonds in War Effort
The piece urges women to save small amounts as pin money to buy E bonds. It suggests a motherly goal of 72 thousand dollars, saved from tiny cuts like a quarter on ham or a dime on hose, to fund family needs and support the war while aiding servicemen's return.
Annual TB Survey Finished In Jones County
The sixth annual survey in the fight against tuberculosis in Jones county is complete. Dr. C R Smith and Dr. L H Flancher announce joint support from the Jones county medical society and the state health department. The Jones county Christmas seal organization funds half the program, with the rest covered by state funds. Home visits will be conducted by Ruth Hurley RN, the county public health nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
C. R. Smith
Onslow
County Medical Society
L. H. Flancher
State Health Department
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Ruth Hurley
Cascade businessman Nick Neiers dies at 50
Cascade native Nick Neiers owner of The Hub tavern and other enterprises died Saturday at his Cascade home. Survived by wife Lizzie Lahr three children Mary Nicholas and Paul two sisters Mrs M J Podhaski Monticello and Mrs Mike Hosch Randolph Neb two brothers Charles Neiers Andes S D and R P Neiers Cascade. Services held Tuesday at 9:30 am at St Marys church Cascade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Neiers
Hub
Cascade
Lizzie Lahr
Mary
Nicholas
Paul
M. J. Podhaski
Monticello
Mike Hosch
Randolph
Charles Neiers
Andes
S. D
R. P. Neiers
St. Mary’s Church
Fourth Prison Escapee Guilty Following Trial
Steve Ratcliff, part of a quartet of New Year’s Day escapees from the state reformatory, is found guilty in Anamosa district court of assault with intent to commit murder. He and three others face 30 year hard labor terms at Port Madison, to start after their current sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Ratcliff
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Ralph Cassidy
John Bryl
Frank Brown
Floyd Philbrick
Port Madison
Bryl
Ratcliff
Casidy
Brown
Cassidy
Reformatory
L. J. Womachka
Grant Eilers
Lou Freeman
Lon Beem
Norman Faugh
Tama
Tama County
Harvey Spooner
Storm Lake
Faugh
Grinnell
Kenneth Welch
Lloyd West
Philbrick
Fort Madison
Used Clothing Freely Given To Russians
The Monticello drive collected over two tons of used clothing for Russian relief. Lions club and Knights of Pythias sorted, boxed, and shipped items to Portland Oregon for the Russian War Relief warehouse. Over 300 shoes and many garments were included. results exceeded the Iowa moving picture men quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
R. C. Lambert
Lions Club
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Northwest 14Th Avenue
Portland
Oregon
Iowa
Moving Picture Men’s Organization
Children Collect 650 Milkweed Sacks in Jones County
County superintendent Miss Nellie V. Morey announces 650 sacks of milkweed pods collected in Jones County. Pods must be dried until they rattle to be collected. The plan will be coordinated by the Triple-A office and the county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie V. Morey
Jones County
WAC Recruiters Schedule Change for Monticello
Recruiters for the Women's Army Corps will visit Monticello the second and fourth Mondays each month instead of weekly. They will be at the public library from 2 to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Army Corps
Monticello
License Revoked After Intoxication Fine for Roy Streeper
Roy Streeper, formerly residing east of Anamosa, was fined 100 dollars and costs on Wednesday for intoxication. His driver's license and liquor book were revoked for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Streeper
Anamosa
Payroll Honor Roll Highlights Jones County Firms
Payroll Honor Roll shows Jones County firms and employees saving portions of weekly wages for bonds. Farmers Grain Co in Scotch Grove leads with 100 percent participation and 20 percent deductions. Other top performers include Iowa Liquor Control Store No 144 Oxford Junction and Onslow Lumber Co with high deductions, plus several Anamosa Monticello and surrounding firms meeting 10 percent or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
R. A. Naylor
Farmers Grain Company
Scotch Grove
Iowa Liquor Control Store
Oxford Junction
Onslow Lumber Company
U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service
Anamosa
Franklin Equipment Company
Monticello
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Anamosa Poultry and
Eye Company
Farmers Elevator Company
Martello
Iowa Liquor Control
Arend Balster's
N. W. Bell Telephone Company
Forget-Me-Not Sale Realizes $66.02 for VFW Relief
Mrs. William H. Jarrett of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary reports the Forget-Me-Not sale for disabled American veterans sold all flowers by Sept. 30 and brought in $66.02. Twenty five percent stays in Monticello for relief work, with thanks from the disabled American veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Jarrett
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Auxiliary
Monticello
Fire Destroys Feed In Buckner Store
Fire destroyed eight to ten tons of honey mead feeds at the Merle Buckner feed store on East First Street. The cause is unknown as smoke poured from the rear room before discovery. firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Buckner
East First Street
School leaders attend Iowa City conference and lead two conferences
Supt. Boyd Shannon spent last Thursday and Friday at Iowa City for a schoolmasters conference. He serves this year as president of both the WaMaC and the Eastern Iowa athletic conferences. Divorce granted Oct. 7 in Stuhler vs Stuhler by Judge Floyd Philbrick on Oct. 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Boyd Shannon
Iowa City
Schoolmasters
Wamac
Eastern Iowa
Stuhler
Floyd Philbrick
Selective Service Board to Meet in Jones County
The Jones County Selective Service Board will hold its next meeting on October 20 at 1:80 p.m. in the local office to review classifications and registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
Jones County’ Selective Service Board
Jones County Farm Bureau to Host Bryson Speaker Night
The Jones County Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting in Anamosa High School auditorium on Tuesday Oct 17 with Harry L. Bryson director of organization for the Iowa Farm Bureau as main speaker. The event aims to attract 500 plus attendees and boost membership toward a 1010 goal for 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Farm Bureau
Anamosa
Harry L. Bryson
Iowa Farm Bureau
State of
Iowa
Bryson
Jones County
Reuel O. McColm
Anamosa High School
Farm Bureau
McColm
Farm Bureaus
C. B. Jessen
James F. Kearns
Plan X Rays For Students In Schools
A tuberculosis screening program using miniature film X rays will visit Jones County for the first time. The Iowa State Department of Health, Iowa Tuberculosis Association, and Jones County Tuberculosis Association sponsor the effort with Esther Naas leading a Des Moines division team. Dates are January 1 and 12 with a mobile unit visiting three sites. Ninth to twelfth graders, teachers, rural teachers, janitors, and bus drivers are included for screening, with abnormal findings leading to full X rays and final diagnosis. Approved by the Jones County Medical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa State Department of Health
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Jones County Tuberculosis Association
Esther Naas
R. N
Division of Tuberculosis
Des Moines
Jones County Medical Society
Nellie Morey Resigns as County Superintendent
County Superintendent Nellie V. Morey resigns effective December 1 to become a full time case worker with the vocational education rehabilitation division at Oakdale Sanitarium. She will reside in Town City and work with sanitarium patients on vocational lines after 25 years in the role. Her successor must hold a superintendent's certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie V. Morey
Board of Vocational Education
New Baby Bonds Sold Past Week
Jones county reports new names on the baby honor roll for the past week. Included are Howard Meeks Martelle Toni Rebecca Graft Olin and Michael James Neilly Anamgga. The notice urges every baby in the county be added to the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Howard Meeks
Martelle
Toni Rebecca Graft
Olin
Michael James Neilly
Anamgga
Also Mentioned on This Page
New
Rotary Club
Fredrick
New York City
Simpson College
Hunter and Williamson
Indianola
Ezra Keeler
Ellison, Ercanbrach and Lawrence
Ellison and Gorman
Gorman
F. C. Ellison Taken
Court House
Glenn W. McMichael
Cass Township
Cascade Business
Max Palmer
Clayton Palmer
U.S
N.R
Naval Reserve
Washyiington
Solomona
WAC
Buckner
H. L. Bryson
Nellie Morey
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