Local Business Club Dinner Features Stenner Address
WCPO Club leaders and past state officers spoke at the October dinner at the W F W hall. Miss Stenner traced the national organization history and extolled membership benefits while Miss Darlene White sang with Marilyn Miller. Mrs Alfred Egger and Augusta Melsha directed, Ruby Kopp presided, V F W auxiliary served, nine guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's ‘Club
W.F.W. Hall
Stenner
Darlene White
Marilyn Miller
Alfred Egger
Augusta Melsha
Ruby Kopp
V.F.W
Pat Stenner
Cedar Rapids
Births Reported at John McDonald Hospital
Over two weeks, multiple births announced. Monticello couples welcomed a girl to Henry J. Brokens on October 9 and a boy to Donald Siebels on October 14, Hopkinton pairs added a boy to P. J. McMullen on October 12 and a boy to Donald Mohr on October 14, October 17 brought twins to William Werner of Hopkinton and a girl to Herman Steuri of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Henry J. Brokens
Monticello
P. J. McMullen
Hopkinton
Donald Siebels
Donald Mohr
William Werner
Herman Steuri
Rotary Dinner Reports Boy Scout Drive Progress
The regular weekly Rotary dinner at the Community building was led by Bob Mullen who presented the Boy Scout financial drive sponsored by the Rotary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Mullen
Rotary Club
Marriage Licenses Not Issued This Week in Anamosa
The clerk of court office in Anamosa reported no marriage licenses issued during the past week. No filings or ceremonies were recorded, reflecting a quiet period for civil registrations in the jurisdiction.
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Anamosa
Antonia Hanssen Rites Held After Long Illness
Antonia Zak Hanssen died Monday at John McDonald hospital after 250 days of illness. Born July 9 1882 in Oxford Junction, she lived much of her life nearby and was married to Vertus Hanssen who preceded her. Funeral services were held at Monticello Presbyterian Church with Rev J H Blakemore officiating. Pallbearers were Walter Freeman Irvin Graver George Hanssen Arthur Tompkins Ralph Waln and Louis Whiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonia Zak Hanssen
John McDonald Hospital
Hanssen
Leonard Ahrendsen
Wyoming
Helen von Spreecken
Olin
Oxford Junction
Vincent Zak
Vertus Hanssen
Edward Zak
Mary Bohm
Davenport
Monticello Presbyterian Church
J. H. Blakemore
Walter Freeman
Irvin Graver
George Hanssen
Arthur Tompkins
Ralph Waln
Louis Whiting
Wolf
DeVaney
Sacred Heart Church
St. Francis Cemetery
Dyersville
David Voels
The
Legion
VFW
St. Francis School
Sacred Heart High School
Navy
J. L. Wall
Norman
Donald
Wayne
Monticello
Leroy
Dubuque
Marvin
Clinton
Louis
Grace) Terlisner
Lamoille
EdRvin
Ielen) Hemmer
Yvonne Wolf
Anton Wilhelm
James
Raymond Clark
Virgil Haag
Par ent Teachers Plan Fathers Night at School
The October PTA meeting will be held next Thursday evening at the school and will be Fathers Night. RK A Long Dr L C Perkins and Dr E H DeShaw will discuss a topic of vital interest to parents. The winning class in the membership drive will be announced and the traveling trophy awarded to the room with the most fathers present. Lunch will be provided by several volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teacher Association
RK. A. Long
L. C. Perkins
E. H. DeShaw
Lyman Perkins
Edward Cox
Ross Baty
Leslie Balster
Mabel Paulsen
Ralph Wilson
Three Men Killed Saturday In Auto Accident
At 12 15 a m three men died in a car crash when impact crushed the vehicle top requiring a hydraulic jack to free them Wolf and Schafer died instantly Falken died about 90 minutes later at John McDonald hospital authorities reported the accident and noted the vehicle damage and fatal injuries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Schafer
Falken
John McDonald
Montini High Band Carnival Halloween Nights
Montini high school band hosts a two night Halloween Carnival October 29 and 30 from 7 30 to 11 30 at Floral Hall City park Band Parents sponsor prizes games dancing and food Proceeds help replace worn band instruments A parade at 7 p m October 29 features Montini state winning band and the school cadet band with costume prizes for children in the parade Votes for Carnival queen sold as a donation to the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monti High School
Hallowe'en
Floral Hall
Ray Stumbaugh
Hallowe’en
Montini
A J H McNeill Hospitalized After Sudden Illness
Local hardware merchant A J H McNeill was taken to John McDonald Hospital Sunday morning after a sudden illness. His condition was critical Sunday evening but improving slowly by the following report from Mrs. McNeill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. H. McNeill
John McDonald Hospital
Monticello Band Wins Division One At Ottumwa State
Monticello high school marching band under Bandmaster Ray Stumbaugh earned a division 1 rating at the state contest in Ottumwa. Five class B bands shared top honors while Tipton and Knoxville received division 2. A parade, dinner, and gifts highlighted the eventful day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Monticello High School
Ray Stumbaugh
Monticello
Washington
Tama
Sigourney
Bloomfield
Tipton
Knoxville
Margie Paulsen
Stumbaugh
First Physicals Today Send Eight To Cedar Rapids
County selective service registrants will receive preliminary physical examinations in Cedar Rapids today per the Anamosa local board. The group includes Bernard Nowachek Ana mosa John Miller Delbert Wells George Smith Lyle Russell Henry Dose Jr Vernon Vickers and James Benhart. New classifications list 1-A Sears 2-A Benischek Snyder Bright 3-A Gerdes Shada Klinefelter Ladehoff Hendrix 4-A Wear DRAFT noted continued on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Bernard Nowachek
Oxford Junction
John Miller
Delbert Wells
George Smith
Olin
Lyle Russell
Henry Dose, Jr
Wyoming
Vernon Vickers
James Benhart
Albert Iben
Charles Soper
County Draft Board
William B. Sears
Robert L. Benischek
Robert D. Snyder
George W. Bright
Robert J. Gerdes
Eli Shada
Robert A. Klinefelter
Dale Ladehoff
Otis R. Hendrix
Harold L. Wear
John L
Three New Court Filings in Anamosa District Court
Three new cases entered in the Anamosa district court docket this week. J F Kanealy seeks $87 plus 5 percent interest for medical fees from Myrtle E McIntyre. Baldwin Savings Bank sues Gerald W Miller and Ina Mae Miller over a $189.76 note secured by a chattel mortgage with 6 percent interest from Oct 16, 1948. Alleyne Childers files for absolute divorce from Noel Childers citing cruel treatment and non support. seeks custody and support for two minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Anamosa
J. F. Kanealy
Myrtle E. McIntyre
Baldwin Savings Bank
Gerald W. Miller
Ina Mae Miller
Alleyne Childers
Noel Childers
Unionville
Burns Rejoins Yawn School of Photography in Philadelphia
J. L. Burns returned to Philadelphia to resume his position as assistant to the director of the Yawn School of Photography. He had been in Monticello to care for his ill father-in-law C. A. Cox and contributed art and photography to the Monticello Express. His wife and two children stay in Monticello until suitable living quarters are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Burns
Philadelphia
Yawn School of
Burns
Monticello
C. A. Coxsee
Monticello Express
Man Returns Home After Week-Long Hospital Stay
Gene Byers goes home last Monday after a week in John McDonald hospital recovering from an appendectomy performed the prior Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Byers
John McDonald Hospital
Cub Scout Pack Meeting At Legion Hall Tonight
Pack Leader Frank Martin announces a Cub Scout meeting at the Legion hall this evening at 7 30. The feature will be a trading spree for attendees to participate in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Frank Martin
Fire damages tractor and corn picker on Alva Freese farm
Monday afternoon a tractor and corn picker on the Alva Freese farm were badly damaged. The unit operated by Pruit Bros on the Mike Dotterviech farm caught fire as the tractor had just stopped. An extinguisher on the machine failed to stop the blaze. Heat melted the gasoline tank joints feeding the fire. Firefighters fought the flames for over an hour using dirt. Damage total not yet estimated. Henry Prult urged farmers to insure tractors and machinery and carry large extinguishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Freese
Pruit Bros
Mike Dotterviech
Henry Prult
the Express
Women's Adult Class Plans First Meeting in High School
The Women’s Adult Class will meet Monday November 1 1948 at 8 p m in the home making rooms of the high school. The year’s topic is Easy to Make Slip Covers with Miss Emelda Kanan assisting. After lessons, supervising workshops will follow. contact Miss Esther Nicoll at the public school to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emelda Kanan
Esther Nicoll
New Man Starts Work At DeWitt Drug Store
Marion W. Mitchell began work at DeWitt Drug store in Monticello as assistant manager after leading a Madrid drug store for two years. He will live with his wife and three children in the new Wilcox house on North Cedar Street. Mitchell, in the drug trade since 1927, studied at Des Moines College of Pharmacy. all three children are in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion W. Mitchell
DeWitt
Monticello
Madrid
Mitchell
Wilcox House
North Cedar Street
Des Moines College of Pharmacy
Washington Meeting Draws Jones County School Leaders
Joseph Beage leads several Jones county school leaders to a Southeastern Iowa district meeting in Washington tomorrow. Featured speaker is Dr Henry Alves from the U S Office of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Beage
Jones County
Iowa
Henry Alves
U.S. Office of Education
Court Declares Miller Insane In Anamosa Trial
In Anamosa district court last Monday a jury found Karl Miller insane on a rape charge. Judge Floyd Philbrick ordered commitment to the state hospital until sanity returns. Miller had been observed as mentally ill for at least three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Miller
Anamosa
Floyd Philbrick
Department For
Anamosa Reformatory
Miller
Psychopathic
Iuwa City
Town City Hospital
Guy Karsner
Ife
Cherokee State Hospital
Marsner
James A. Bender
Paul R. Bender
F. B. Becker
J. E. Heiserman
Monticello State Bank
Edward Wolfe
Lawrence Otten
Otten
Stuart Fairbanks
Car Crash Near Langworthy Claims Three Young Men
Three men died when their car left Highway 151 near Langworthy and struck a tree after midnight. Victims are Donald Folken 22 of Monticello John Wolf Jr 23 of Monticello and Walter Schafer 22 of Anamosa. Funeral services for Wolf and Folken followed in Anamosa and Monticello with military rites for Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Langworthy
Sacred Heart Honors Eight Students On Honor Roll
Report cards for the first six weeks period were distributed at Sacred Heart school last Friday by Rev. Eugene Lorenz superintendent. The honored students include William Aitchison Norbert Manternach Joseph Neh Ruth Kurt Claire O Rourke Robert Turnis Virginia Morrissey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
Eugene Lorenz
William Aitchison
Norbert Manternach
Joseph Neh
Ruth Kurt
Claire O'Rourke
Robert Turnis
Virginia Morrissey
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Wcpo Club
Earl Husman
Plymouth
Lyle Tobiason
Studebaker
Irwin Kintzel
Monticello International
Glen A. Russell
Ford
George H. Bohiken
Scotch Grove
Harleys Davidson
Nick Klein
Cascade, International
Leslie Reade
Tony Aller
Mart
Rotahty
Cli
Antonia Hanssen
del Blumenshine
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Larry Burns
Cub Scout Meeting
DeWitt's
John Wolf
Walter Schafer
Donald Folken
John Wolf, Jr
F. L. Harrington
Harrington
Lutheran
H. Buesing
Amber
John Folken
United States Navy
Ihe
Iie
Betty Fraser
Donna Lee
Henry
Vietor
Edward
Martello
Marilyn
Delores
Walter August Schafer
Harm Schafer
Delphine Lange
Johannes
Ernest
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