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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1954
Page
5
The Cub Scouts Den Mothers and parents plan a meeting on Thursday evening Oct 28 at 7 p.m. in the Legion rooms. The American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday in the Legion rooms with business at 8 p.m. The Loyal Rebekah Lodge convenes Wednesday Nov 3 for its regular meeting honoring 25 year members.
Rotary club dinners and programs noted with Raymond E. Adams and Dick Long in charge. Jones county records list three new Ford cars registered by local owners including Carl H. Dehner, George R. Atwater, and Harold G. Hupre. Monticello Lions held a Monday meeting and Rally Day attendees are named. Births reported from John McDonald Hospital and Memorial Hospital Manchester include several newborns with parents identified. Toren Kehoe’s birth announced in Monticello hospital.
Mrs. William H. Luedeman 65 died at John McDonald Hospital after a months illness. Funeral was held Wednesday at SS Peter and Paul Lutheran church with Rev. Paul Kenyon. interment Wyoming cemetery. Survivors include her husband three daughters eight grandchildren and several siblings. Pallbearers listed. visitation notes.
Monticello public schools will start a new Special School Milk Program on Nov 1 under the 1954 Agricultural Act. Pupils in grades K through 8 will receive milk during morning or afternoon recess for 1 cent to 1 week, with high and elementary students also eligible for an extra milk at lunch for 1 cent. The federal plan covers about 80 percent of milk costs, with local students paying a small portion. the program aims to reduce surplus milk while improving pupil nutrition.
Boyd Shannon superintendent of Monticello schools was re elected for a five year term to the Athletic Council of the Iowa High School Athletic Association He will represent the Class A schools of Northeast Iowa Also noted were Sunday visitors Mrs Anna Gerdes and Mrs Mabel Behrends at the W G Behrends home
Thomas McCormick of Olin Hawkeyes was elected president of Jones County Boys 4-H Clubs at the October 23 Father-Son banquet in Morley. New officers include Art Kromminga vice president, Duane Wenndt secretary treasurer, Bill Jansen Jr reporter, Wayne Master Farmers, and Don Bunce historian. Retiring officers were Duane Sorsensen president, Duane Mallicoat vice president, Ken Ericksen secretary treasurer, Don Donovan reporter, and Lavern Cruise historian.
Monticello Lions voted to sponsor a Civil Defense air observation post with a plan by Dr. A. K. Jones as chairman. Twenty club members volunteered to work, and a Civil Defense representative will assist Wednesday to plan locations and training for sky scanning and reporting aircraft to the Des Moines Filter Center.
Jones County Farm Bureau announces its annual Farmer-Business Banquet set for Tuesday November 9 at the Monticello Community building. President William T Jansen says a Prime 4-H Baby Beef dinner speaker and entertainment are planned with tickets on sale in townships soon. A 350 person crowd is expected with committee members and officers listed for ticket distribution. Mr and Mrs Max Thorp of Delhi visited the Frank Wright home Sunday evening.
Morning reports from Monticello detail uncertain health for Panthers before Friday’s WaMaC clash with Anamosa. Larry Himes may miss action after a dislocated elbow, and Lynn Serbousek sprained an ankle jeopardizing the line. Harold Shugart indicates the squad aims for full strength despite doubts.
Monticello football lines up against Anamosa with prep season at stake. Anamosa boasts a stingy defense led by Norton Watkins and Taylor backing, while Monticello plans to wear down the smaller foes with free substitutions and hard-hitting plays. Senior sendoffs include Kromminga Che Zimmerman Tuetken Egger Morning Donovan Blayney Behrends Lubavs Schmidt.
Jones County Republican Rally in Monticello spotlights Congressman Henry O. Talle with Senator B. B. Hickenlooper unable to attend. Talle, praised by Rotarians and GOP leaders, will be introduced at a 7 p.m. dinner by Don S. Ruhl. speakers include county and state GOP candidates. Dinner by St Lukes Methodist women at Monticello Community Building. public speaking follows.
The Monticello Express faces printing delays as machinery is moved to a new School building site. Independence Bulletin Journal and Conservative staff assist. the paper will be set and printed there for Monday. New Express manager H M Johnny Jones arrives. Fred Tunks moves in and becomes news editor next Monday.
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