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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1946

Page

6

Rotary Speaker Gist Highlights Youth Work at Monticello Club

Nathan H. Gist a Massachusetts native and Rotarian spoke to Monticello Rotary Monday about youth work in the Rotary program. He had addressed Monticello public school pupils earlier and renewed acquaintances with Dr. Mark Hogan from Northwestern University. Ross Baty won the world series pool and Cecil Goettsch presented 775 pennies as prize.

Nathan H. Gist Monticello Rotary’ Club Massachusetts Monticello Public Schools Gist Northwestern University Mark Hogan Rotary Ross Baty Cecil Goettsch

Licenses Issued for Cars by Anamosa County Treasurer

The county treasurer's office in Anamosa approved twelve vehicle licenses this past week, nine for new cars. Names and details include Gilbert Jones of Olin with a new Ford, Lyman C. Perkins of Anamosa with a used Oldsmobile, Leo N. Bertling of Monticello with a used Dodge, Dial N. Belinke of Martelle with a new Ford, Harold J. Rumple of Martelle with a new Ford, Learon A. Hanken of Monticello with a new Chevrolet truck, Vernon Butts of Oxford Junction with a used Chevrolet, Edwin Wilcox of Scotch Grove with a new Kaiser, R. H. Balster of Monticello with a new Nash, Cash Shoep of Anamosa with a new IHC truck, Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric Co operative of Anamosa with a new IHC truck, and Harry Paulsen of Scotch Grove with a new Studebaker.

Anamosa Gilbert Jones Olin New Ford Lyman C. Perkins Oldsmobile Leo N. Bertling Monticello Dodge Dial N. Belinke Martelle Harold J. Rumple Learon A. Hanken Chevrolet Vernon Butts Oxford Junction Edwin Wilcox Scotch Grove New Kaiser R. H. Balster New Nash Cash Shoep Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric Cooperative Harry Paulsen New Studebaker

Eight Marriage Licenses Issued In Anamosa District Court

The district court clerk at Anamosa issued eight marriage licenses in the past week. Couples include Richard G. Schellin with ElVerna Engle Herren of Monticello and W L Miller with Luana Ellwood of Anamosa, plus Lawrence John Kray of Monticello with Anna Marie Dirks of Hopkinton. Other pairs are Clair Burgess with Harriette Larson of Cedar Rapids, Levi L. Johnson of Postville with Drucella Buege of Walker, Cecil E. Doudney with Evelyn Christiansen of Wyoming, Cecil W. Sams of Anamosa with Nellie Weels of Morley, Melvin Dickman of Lost Nation with Helen Moore of Monticello.

Anamosa Richard G. Schellin ElVerna Engle Herren Monticello W. L. Miller Luana Ellwood Lawrence John Kray Anna Marie Dirks Hopkinton Clair Burgess Harriette Larson Cedar Rapids Levi L. Johnson Postville Drucella Buege Walker Cecil E

Second PTA meeting at High School this evening

The second Parent-Teacher meeting of the year is at 8 o'clock this evening in the high school. Mrs. Ray Fuller presides. Miss Susan Bush, Donald Marston, and Miss Virginia White discuss Social Science. A social hour with refreshments follows, chaired by Mrs. Tom Iden, and including Mrs. J. W. Nelson, Mrs. Anne Gerdes, and Mrs. Russell Suter. All members and school friends urged to attend.

Ray Fuller Susan Bush Donald Marston Virginia White Tom Iden J. W. Nelson Anne Gerdes Russell Suter

League of Women Voters Publishes Voting Eligibility Rules

The League of Women Voters outlines Iowa voting eligibility requirements: six months state residence, 60 days in county, 10 days in precinct, age 21 or older, and U S citizenship. It urges eligible voters to participate and notes every vote counts.

League of Women Voters Iowa United States

Two New Civil Filings in Jones County Court

District Court saw filings this week with Arline McGuire vs Milton McGuire involving an unsound minded spouse committed to a state hospital in Independence and Ralph McCullough vs Ira J Kohl an alienation of affection suit by a Lisbon resident seeking 10 000. John McDonald Hospital reports six births this week: Harms in Monticello a girl Healy in Bernard a boy Loop in Hopkinton a girl Ross in Greeley a girl Casady in Monticello a girl and Powers in Monticello a boy.

Jones County District Court Arline McGuire Milton- McGuire State Hospital Independence Ralph McCullough Ira J. Kohl Lisbon John McDonald Hospital Emil Harms Monticello Healy Bernard Boy Fay Loop Hopkinton Robert Ross Greeley Cleo Casady Pea Lawrence Powers

Recreation center plans discussed in adjourned meeting

In an adjourned session at the Community building on Monday evening officials consulted Earl Smith of the Stanley Engineering company of Davenport. The firm prepared the plans and specifications for the proposed recreation center and swimming pool. No action was taken at the meeting.

Sephurell Earl Smith Stanley’ Engineering Company of Davenport

Jones County Service Board Reclassifies 55 Registrants

At the Jones County elective service board meeting on Oct 10 the board re classified 55 registrants. Three men reached 18 and registered with the board: Raymond Rieniers Monticello Alan Kurt Cascade and Richard Frazier Olin. Reclassifications include 1A to 8A 4A to 1A 1A to 1C and many other category changes with detailed names and symbols explained by a key.

Jones County Raymond H. Rieniers Monticello Alan J. Kurt Cascade Richard B. Frazier Olin Wilbur J. Hinrichs Oscar W. Kennon Berdell W. Maley David L. Magruder Donald W. Folken Kermit J. Hoyer Richard G. Miller Raymond G. Antons Victor ET. Schemmel Lawrence R. Larson Freddie W. Luckstead Robert M. Freeman Lloyd L. Ireland Martin A. Imster Glen E. Andrews O Donald J. Wolf Frank L. Fitzsimmons Marvin C. Himebaugh Elmer N. Brokaw William C. Hintz William F. Hathaway, Jr George B. Kuehl Kenneth J. Fisher Frank A. Smith Lowell A. Coburn Elmer P. Petersen Merlin K.ahrendseny Mbs Sobengan John R.mcquillen John P. Smith Richard E. Abel Durward P. Marek

Balster to perform with State University of Iowa Orchestra

Arline Balster daughter of L F Balster and Mrs Balster 218 West Second street will join the State University of Iowa symphony orchestra for its first fall concert on Wednesday October 23 in Iowa City The 100 piece student ensemble will present six performances this year with two featuring choral accompaniment A new Hungarian concert master Emilie Waldbauer is expected to arrive from Europe for the opening concert Balster a graduate student teaches vocal and instrumental music in Wellman schools and plays horn while active in the Lutheran student group on campus.

Arline Balster L. F. Balster West Second Street State University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra Iowa City Imilie Waldbauer Europe Miss Balster Wellman

Tom Sackett Dies at Shawnee Oklahoma

Funeral services for Thomas Chester Sackett were held at Delhi Methodist church with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Born November 21, 1889 in Monticello, he died October 16 in Shawnee. Survived by wife, two sons Orville and Lawrence of Delhi, daughter Mrs. Carl Baldwin, three brothers, four sisters, and two grandsons.

Thomas Chester Sackett Shawnee Okla Delhi Methodist Church Evergreen Cemetery Sackett Monticello Orville Lawrence Delhi Carl Baldwin

Petit Jury Dismissed for September Term in Jones County

Judge Floyd Philbrick dismissed the Jones county district court petit jury for the September term. All jury cases were settled by agreement or postponed to the next term for trial.

Jones County District Court Floyd Philbrick oAll

Mrs Dale Marshall Accepts Typist Post In Dubuque Office

Cascade resident Mrs Dale L Marshall born Dorothy Rieken accepts a typist position at Merchants Supply Company in Dubuque. She and Mr Marshall commute daily to the city while she attends the University of Dubuque.

Dubuque Dale L. Marshall Cascade Dorothy Rieken Merchants Supply Company Marshall University of

Fathers and Sons Banquet Planned for November Second

Plans are set for the annual Jones County 4 H Father Son banquet to be held Saturday evening November 2 at 7 p m in the Monticello Community building. Each club aims for full representation with members and fathers and leaders must report reservations by October 29. Burns Byam Tama County Extension Director will share experiences from his work with the Hawaiian Islands 4 H program. The evening features an annual election with seven clubs already listing candidates for county office.

Jones County Monticello Burns Byam Tama County Hawaiian Islands

Mrs Cora Ward Sexton Dies at 92 in Monticello

Mrs Cora Ward Sexton, aged 92, died Sunday evening at her Monticello home after long illness. A Monticello resident since 1900, she was cared for by her brother Hiland Ward. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Dr William J Grossheim officiating. Burial followed at Prairieburg. She was born August 22 1854 in Hague New York and married William K Sexton in Hague November 11 1875. She is survived by son Lloyd of Maquoketa, brother Hiland Ward, niece Eva Breidenthal, and nephews Ward and Elwood Brazelton.

Cora Ward Sexton Monticello Hiland Ward First Presbyterian Church William J. Grossheim Prairieburg Hague Warren County New York William K. Sexton Ward Elwood Brazelton Eva Breidenthal Sexton Emerson Lloyd Sexton Maquoketa Baptist Church Presbyterian Church Lloyd

Hatchery Men Complete Five Day Poultry Training Course

Harold C. Wilcox and Robert Thoeni of Wilcox Hatchery Monticello attended a five day training school at Dr Salsbury laboratories Charles City They joined 25 other men in completing the course on poultry diseases and flock management

Harold C. Wilcox Robert Thoeni Wilcox Hatchery Monticello Dr. Salsbury Laboratories Charles City

Castle Grove Royal Rangers Meet at Eiben Home

The Castle Grove Royal Rangers held their regular monthly meeting at Ray and Galen Eiben's home on October 7 with 23 members present. The program committee was appointed and enrollment cards signed. Candidate for county president Paul Seehusen and his campaign speaker Paul Messerli were selected.

Castle Grove Royal Rangers Ray Galen Eiben Paul Seehusen Paul Messerli

Catholic Women Delegates Attend National Council Meeting

Mrs Harry Lyon Mrs M J Hogan Mrs John Wernimort and Mrs J R Barron attended the National Council of Catholic Women meeting in Gedar Rapide on Monday as delegates from Sacred Heart.

Catholic Conference Harry Lyon M. J. Hogan John Wernimort J R. Barron National Council of Catholic Women Gedar: Rapide Sacred Heart

Misses Mary and Bertha Locher Visit Friends in St Louis

Misses Mary and Bertha Locher visited friends in St Louis Missouri last week.

Mary Bertha’ Locher St.Louis

City Observes Air Mail Week for Five Cent Rate

City marks National Air Mail Week from October 27 to November 2 to publicize the new five cent per ounce rate. Postmaster M F Hogan notes the rate cut from eight to five cents boosts volume and urges proper postage as air mail expands to U S possessions and armed forces abroad.

National Air Mail M. F. Hogan Hogan Post Office Department Book of American Business United States Canada Mexico

Re-Elect County Church Officers

The Jones County Inter-Church Council of Religious Education held its annual convention at Forest Chapel. H. H. Kalas, state president, spoke. Officers re elected for the coming year were Rev. A. Mast president, Mrs. Donald Sutherland secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Pard Miller vice president. Members from Presbyterian and Evangelical and Reformed churches attended, with a trophy awarded to the latter for largest representation.

Jones County Inter-Church Council of Religious Education Forest Chapel H.H. Kalas A. Mast Donald Sutherland Pard Miller Presbyterian and Evangelical and Reformed Churches Monticello

Anamosa Native Named State University Drum Major

John DuMont of Anamosa son of Mr and Mrs J A DuMont was chosen drum major for the State University of Iowa marching band at Iowa City. The 110 piece group performs between halves and at events during the school year. DuMont, a freshman in liberal arts, served 30 months in the Army Air Forces including time in Hawaii and the Philippines.

John DuMont Anamosa J. A. DuMont State University of Iowa Iowa City DuMont Army Air Forces Hawaii Philippine Islands College of Liberal Arts

Denver Student Charles J. Renk Enrolls at Capitol College

Charles J. Renk son of Mrs Karl Renk Monticello is enrolled as a student at Capitol College of Pharmacy in Denver Colorado He previously attended the University of Iowa for three years before serving in the United States Army including overseas service.

Denver Charles J. Renk Karl Renk Monticello Capitol College of Pharmacy Colo 17Th Street Quirky’ Boulevard Renk University of Iowa Iowa City United States Army

Judge Passes Sentence On Hofer Today

Louis B. Hofer 35 of Indianapolis, an inmate of the state reformatory, was sentenced by Judge Floyd Philbrick in Jones county district court after his lawyers failed to gain a new trial. The jury, out about an hour, unanimously recommended the death penalty for Hofer in the first degree murder case of reformatory guard John Hinz. Hofer and accomplice Charles Larson 24 of Fort Dodge were charged with fatally beating Hinz with a claw hammer, then fleeing before capture two days later. Prosecutor Glen Mc Laughlin led the case. Larson will be tried next term. Hofer is serving 25 years for robbery with aggravation and Larson five years for larceny.

Louis B. Hofer Indianapolis Ind State Reformatory Floyd Philbrick Jones County Remley Philbrick Hofer Iowa Charles Larson Fort Dodge John Hinz Hinz Glen McLaughlin Larson

Jones County Buys $76,485 In U.S. Bonds

Jones County residents purchased 76485.50 in United States savings bonds in September. State director Roger F. Warin reported breakdowns by series and noted declines in Series E purchases statewide. Iowa ranked second nationally for bond sales from January through August, with total September bond purchases in the state at 13,623,189.

Jones County United States Savings Roger F. Warin Treasury Deartment Savings Bonds Division Iowa Delaware

Holstein dispersal sale averages $280 at Hopkinton farm

At E. A. Dunlap’s Holstein dairy herd dispersal two miles east of Hopkinton last Friday a top price of 850 was paid for a cow and calf. Eight fresh cows and calves averaged 280 each. A large crowd attended, with most sales to out of state buyers, and the top cow and calf sold to a northern Wisconsin buyer. Advertised in the October 10 Express.

Hopkinton E. A. Dunlap Duncan Wisconsin the Express

Checker Cleans Anamosa County Offices in Two Months

John Horning a checker for the state auditor’s office finished examining all county offices in the Anamosa court house after two months. Aside from minor corrections, all offices received a clean bill of health. Rev. H. L. Adix and Rev. G. J. Zeilinger attended the Dubuque conference of the Town district of the American Lutheran church in session Tuesday and Wednesday at Aurora.

John Horning State Auditor’s Office Anamosa H. L. Adix G. J. Zeilinger Dubuque American Lutheran Church Aurora

Funeral Held for Mrs. J McKeever in Monticello

Mrs. Clara Martin McKeever died Friday after a heart attack at University hospital. Funeral at Sacred Heart church Monticello followed by burial in Sacred Heart cemetery. She was born April 8 1901 daughter of Lester J and Luella Martin of Hopkinton and married John McKeever December 2 1919.

John McKeever University Hospital Sacred Heart Church Monticello Eugene Lorenz Sacred Heart Cemetery McKeever Lester J Luella Martin Hopkinton Clara Martin Anamosa Mary Jane John, Jr Harvey Harford Bernice Corley Hammond Naomi Miller Cedar Rapids Howard Lawrence Martin Marion Thomas Ray Martin Town City Eldridge Martin Tacoma Wash

Monticello Receives State Aid For County Schools

The first state aid allotment for Jones county public schools totals 38500 and is distributed among 20 of the county's 64 schools. Monticello gets the largest share at 1004.5, based on student need relative to local property values. The aid, under the Supplemental Aid Bill, marks Iowa's first direct state school aid by need.

Jones County Joseph Beave Beave Monticello Iowa

Miss Dwelle Joins University of Wisconsin Staff

Dr and Mrs J H Fraser visited the University of Wisconsin in Madison where they met Miss Dorothy Dwelle formerly a Monticello public school English teacher. She earned a master’s degree and now teaches in an extension division unit in Racine Wisconsin as Wisconsin enrolls 18600 students and turned away 10000 applicants this year.

J. H. Fraser University of Wisconsin

October Payments for Old Age Pensioners in Jones County

Assistance data show 349 old age pensioner cases received $11 684 in October, averaging $33.84 per case. Eight needy blind cases averaged $36.86, while aid to dependent children covered 23 cases for 62 children, totaling $629.60 or $27.37 per case and $12.11 per child.

Jones County

McLaughlin to keynote Jackson County GOP rally

County Attorney Glenn J. Mc Laughlin will be the principal speaker at a Jackson County Republican Party rally in Sabula on Saturday October 26.

Glenn J. McLaughlin Jackson County Republican Party Sabula

New Address for Monticello Soldier Schrader

Pvt. Max H. Schrader 17204804 listed with Sqdn TM-8 Box 36 3505 AAFBU Scott Field Iowa as the new address. The note places the service member at Scott Field during the wartime mail update.

Monticello Pvt Max H. Schrader AAFBU Scott Field

Farm Forum Shows Hogs to Demonstrate Market Types

Dubuque Packing plans two Farm Forum demonstrations on Oct 28 and Nov 4 at Monticello sales barn and Monticello High School auditorium. Four hog types will be shown alive and as dressed carcasses to explain market trends from lard to meat production and future farming profitability.

Dubuque Packing) Company Farm Forum Monticello

Serious Fire Destroys Olin Stores Sunday

A Sunday blaze destroyed the Macomber drug store and the Gerald Kruse electric shop in Olin early Sunday. Losses were unofficially set at 17 500 with Hart grocery adjoining incurring 500 in damage. Firefighters from Anamosa and Stanwood aided Olin crews. origin undetermined.

Macomber Drug Gerald Kruse Olin Hart Grocery Store Macomber Building Gordon Implement Store Macomber Anamosa Stanwood Faith Macomber Guy B. Macomber Olin’s Square

Men Pay Fines In Justice Court

Junior Cole and Frank Cole of Hopkinton and William Foster of Monticello were arrested Saturday in Monticello on dis orderly conduct. They were jailed until Monday hearing before Justice Max McGrabb. Junior Cole fined 25 dollars plus 4.85 costs. Frank Cole and William Foster fined 10 dollars plus 4.35 costs each.

Junior Cole Frank Cole Hopkinton William Foster Monticello Siebels Tavern Max MccGrabb Justice of the Peace

Veterans Help Desk Aids Anamosa Ex-Servicemen Weekly

A Veterans Administration contact man, Mr Ellis Loan, operates in the Anamosa courthouse auditorium each Wednesday to answer questions on veterans service and VA matters for local ex servicemen.

Veterans Administration Ellis Loan Anamosa Veterans’ Service

Attend Meeting of Women's Guild at Lone Tree

An educational meeting of the Women's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church was held Thursday at Lone Tree. Attending were Rev. and Mrs. A Mast, Mrs. Herman Egger, Mrs. Ed Meier, Mrs. J H Smith, Mrs. Chester Lang, Mrs. Abe Allamand, Mrs. Alfred Egger, Clara Egger, Mrs. John Steiner, and Mrs. Rudie Winkler.

Women’s Guild of The Evangelical and Reformed Church Lone Tree A. Mast Herman Egger Ed Meier J. H. Smith Chester Lang Abe Allamand Alfred Egger Clara Egger John Steiner Rudie Winkler

VFW Auxiliary District Meet Hosted in Monticello

Monticello Post No 1688 hosts the Second District meeting of the Iowa Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary on Sunday October 27. Cedar Rapids Davenport Clinton Belle Plaine and Maquoketa districts attend with hundreds expected. Monticello members and community welcome visitors and plan a full program including a banquet decorations entertainment and registrations.

Monticello Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Department of Iowa Cedar Rapids Davenport Clinton Belle Plaine Maquoketa Carrie Moncrief Cedar Rapids Post Legion Hall Hugh Sheridan Bertha Sorenson Monticello Post No Ray Flehternacht Arnold Jacobs Katie Jacobs Clare Hayes Mary Catherine

Sacred Heart School Presents Three Act Comedy Double Trouble

Sacred Heart school plans a Sunday evening performance of the three act comedy Double Trouble at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The farce features the Berry family and a cast including Fred Berry Mabel Jimmy Alice Sissie Uncle Curt Lena Art Samson and Filsie Hogges with special arrangement by Samuel French promising lively humor and conspicuous mischief.

Sacred Heart School Berrys Fred Berry Mabel Jimmy Washington Alice Sissie Uncle Curt Lena Hollywood Greta Garbo Art Samson Filsie Hogges Juliet Spike Gropper Samuel French

Leonard Holub Pleads Guilty in DUI Case

State of Iowa v Leonard Paul Holub heard by Judge Floyd Philbrick last Friday. Holub, who had previously plead not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on September 26, pled guilty. The judge fined 3500 and costs and barred licensing until 60 days from October 15.

State of Iowa Leonard Paul Holub Floyd Philbrick Holub Philbrick

Hughes Seeks Jones County Supervisor Seat as Democrat

Henry P. Hughes of Washington township Jones county visited Monticello this week and is a Democratic candidate for Jones county supervisor for the term starting January 1 1948. He owns farms in Washington and Clay townships and his pioneers forebears helped settle the area.

Henry P. Hughes Washington Township Jones County Monticello Washington Clay Townships

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