Births and Car Licenses Reported Across Counties
Five births at John McDonald hospital in a week include a Scotch Grove boy and a Hopkinton boy plus Monticello and Anamosa newborn girls and boys with dates from Aug to Sept. Anamosa hospital records show three more births including two daughters and a son in late August and early September. County treasurer offices in Anamosa issued licenses for several 1940s cars and a trailer to residents in multiple towns.
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John McDonald Hospital
Paul Anderson
Scotch Grove
Leonard Kraemer
Hopkinton
Everett Lambert
Monticello
Merle Jansen
Anamosa
Colin Tschantz
Lyman Thompson
Wyoming
Plymouth
George H. Heyberger
Franklin Equipment Company
Chevrolet
Ben Otten
William Brodergon
Olin
Ford
R. D. Paul
Oldsmobile
Frank KE
Patterson
Willys Jeep
John Janssen, Jr
New Elcor House
Harlan Henderson
Buick
Marriage Licenses Granted in Clerk of Court Office
Week’s marriages include Guyford Dant and Marilyn Porter both 24 and 22 from Tipton Anamosa, Harlan Garlick 20 of Tipton with Kathryn Glick 16 of Olin. Calvin Glenn 21 with Abbie Tudor 18 of Olin. Glen Martin 21 North English with Violet Cooperider 20 Williamsburg. Roman Haag 20 Monticello with Kathryn Connolly 19 Monticello. Lewie Renken and Mary Cross both listed as legal, Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court Office
Guyford G. Dant
Tipton
Marilyn Porter
Kathryn E. Connolly
Monticello
Lewie J. Renken
Legal
Mary Cross
Six registrants listed by Jones county selective service
Six new registrants were received by the Jones county selective service board during the past week. Names include Frank R. Fritz Wyoming Marvin C. Himebaugh Monticello Elmer N. Brokaw Monticello Lavern O. Urban Wyoming James R. Appleby Monticello and Raymond E. Harms Amber. The next meeting of the SBA will be Friday September 13 at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Selective Service Board
Frank R. Fritz
Wyoming
Marvin C. Himebaugh
Monticello
Elmer N. Brokaw
Lavern O. Urban
James R. Appleby
Raymond E. Harms
Amber
Sba
McCormick Divorce Petition Filed in Anamosa District Court
Delores McCormick sues Eugene McCormick in Anamosa district court for divorce custody of four minor children and alimony and support. The couple was married August 13, 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Anamosa
Delores McCormick
Eugene McCormick
Cubs Draw Fourth Game In Iowa Centen nial Tourney
The Monticello Luana baseball team opens the Iowa Centennial Celebration tournament in Dubuque with a 9 p.m. kickoff on Sept 15 at the 4th Street Municipal field. First round games feature Benton vs Farley, Dubuque Post American Legion vs COOF, Dyersville vs Leo Schwind post VFW, Cresco vs Colesburg, and Iowa Egg Products vs Dubuque Lodge Elks. Second rounds run Sept 18 19, semifinals Sept 20, and the final Sept 22 with cash prizes for top four teams to defray costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luana
Iowa
Monticello Cubs
Dubuque
Monticello Luana
4Th Street Municipal Athletic Field
Benton
Farley
Coof
Dubuque Post American Legion
Dyersville
Leo Schwind Post Vfw
Rafferty
South Locust Street
Cresco
Colesburg
Iowa Egg Products
Dubuque Lodge Elks
Holy Cross
Garnaville
Platteville
Peosta
Rainy Weekend Boosts Corn Growers Pay and Yields
Ray Walton of Farmer Foods Inc Monticello said heavy weekend rains added about 25 percent to growers pay and would add roughly a ton per acre to late corn. Wet fields delayed picking. two crews worked on dry sandy fields Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Walton
Farmer Foods Inc
Monticello
Auxiliary Meets The American Legion Business Meeting
Auxiliary group held a Thursday evening business meeting. Members are urged to attend upcoming sessions as organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American ,Legion : Auxiliary
Monticello Panthers Open 1946 Football Season with 9-Game Passing Plan
Monticello prepares for a fast pace with 40 man squad and eight returning lettermen led by Dick Finson Ron Bengon Jim Seehusen and Carroll Schneider. A five man line and four down fields aim to boost the passing attack as coach Leslie Linn drills the team for nine games starting against Maquoketa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Leslie Linn
Black Panthers
Linn
Dick Finson
Ron Bengon
Jim Seehusen
Bob Messerli
Don Hackbarth
Don Newton
Grant Adamson
Carroll Schneider
Delmar Cram
Cram
Brooklyn
Panthers
Maquoketa
Cascade and Davenport Clash in Semi Pro Baseball
Cascade Advertisers host Davenport of the Three I league at Legion Park next Thursday September 19. Cascade has 26 straight wins over Eastern Town semi pro teams while Davenport, Cubs farm club, features a strong lineup and outfielder Walker leading the loop with an .875 batting average.
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Davenport
Iowa
Cubs
Cascade
Legion Park
Chicago Cubs
Danville
Walker
Pvt Armin B Jacobs APO Address for overseas mail
Pvt Armin B Jacobs son of Mr and Mrs Henry W Jacobs has the following APO address and will appreciate letters from his friends Pvt Armin B Jacobs 37898675 Sqd C-1 APO 27176-C c o Postmaster San Francisco Calif He expects to leave Camp Stoneman Calif sometime this week for overseas.
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APO
Armin B. Jacobs
Henry W. Jacobs
San Francisco
Calif
Stoneman
Geraldine Moats Struck By Car Injures Slightly
Geraldine Moats a year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Reece Moats was slightly injured last Wednesday afternoon when struck by a car near the Ray Adams farm on highway 38. The Lovell No 2 pupil was returning home from school when she started to cross then moved back into the road. Driver Bud Murray of Sand Springs stopped and took her to Monticello hospital for treatment of minor bruises. She returned to school after one day’s rest.
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Geraldine Moats
Reece Moats
Ray Adams
Highway 38
Geraldine
Lovell No. 2
Bud Murray
Sand Springs
Murray
Monticello Hospital
Express
Stanley Graves Named New Monticello City Marshal
At the Monticello city council meeting on Monday night, Herm Hoffman resigned as city marshal to pursue other work after about three months in the job. The council hired Stanley Graves to fill the position. Graves recently moved to Monticello from farming. Other actions included August bills approval, Hoag Duster Company bid acceptance, Hemmer Tavern beer permit renewal, and Rose Hines bond approval as city clerk. All councilmen were present except Glenn Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herm Hoffman
Stanley Graves
Hoffman
Graves
Monticello
Hoag Duster Company
Hemmer Tavern
Rose Hines
Glenn Jones
Pay Claims Of Vet Survivors
Social Security says survivors of World War II veterans may receive benefits if the veteran died within three years of discharge. Qualifications include general discharge, at least 90 days active duty after 1940, and death within three years. Next of kin should apply promptly. assistance is at Room 382 Post Office Building Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Social Security Administration
H. T. Thorson
Veterans’ Administration
Post Office
Sons news from Ft Bliss and a social visit
Matt Webber writes home that he is stationed at Ft Bliss Texas with the 54th AA RTB. Address given Pvt Matthew C Webber 17205061 Battery A 54th AA RTB Ft Bliss Texas. John Hayen home hosts feature guests Mr and Mrs J H Siebels Anamosa and Mr and Mrs M R Tobiassen Sunday visit to John Hayen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Webber
John Webber
Mitt
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Pvt
Matthew C. Webber
T.B
J. H. Siebels
Anamosa
M. R. Tobiassen
John Hayen
70 Students Leave Soon for Colleges in Various States
More than 70 Monticello youths leave for higher studies nationwide with 23 schools represented. The list includes University of Iowa nursing students Loretta Gerdes and Ruth Hoffman and many others at Iowa State College Drake University West Point and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
the Express
University of Iowa School of Nursing
Loretta Gerdes
Ruth Hoffman
University of Iowa
Don Howie
Gail Huibregtse
Lloyd Messerli
Bill Stuhler
Jack Stuhler
Richard Abel
Robert Balster
Donald Lyon
Jack Lyon
Lois Barrack
Albert McNeill
Richard Sutherland
Mary Ann Lyon
Bob Liddy
Jack Fraser
Billy Marsh
Iowa State College
Helen McLaughlin
David Walker
Bill Thomas
Dick Landis
Claire Shannon
LaVerne Wahl
Orvin Yeoman
Jerry
Jack Naylor
Drake University
Des Moines
Robert Bohlken
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Wartburg College
Waverly
Betty Jo Guyan
Frances Shimer
Paul Young
Delphia Balster
Valparaiso
Dick Patterson
Purdue University
Richard Cartano
Jack Beeks
Grinnell
Robert Hygers
University of California At Berkeley
Marie Kray
Cedar Rapids Business College
Gene Kuehl
Elkader Junior College
Trout Season Extended By 31 Days By State Panel
State Conservation Commission voted to extend the trout season by 31 days after fisheries investigators found a heavy trout population in streams. The order becomes effective on official publication and ends at 9 p.m. October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Squirrel Season Opens September 15 Statewide
The squirrel season opens September 15 in all parts of the state with a daily bag limit of six and a possession limit of twelve. The Conservation Commission restricts hunting dates to September 15 through November 15 despite August 1 to October 15 statutory dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Conservation Commission
Sugar stamp validity updates and new stamp launch
Spare 49 remains valid and a new Spare 51 stamp becomes valid September 2 both for five pounds. Spare 9 and Spare 10 can be used through October 31.
Private Schrader Receives New Texas Address
Pvt. Max H Schrader stationed in Texas has a new address listed as 17204804 Sqd SBIG Flight 9864 3543 AAFBU MTC San Antonio Texas. The fragment confirms a relocation credential within military postings and notes San Antonio as the destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schrader
Texas
Max H, Schrader
Max H
Sbig
San Antonio
Tex
Jones County Leads In Iowa Bond Purchases In 1946 Half
Jones County ranks 22nd in Iowa for savings bond purchases in the first half of 1946, with 216.38 percent above bond redemptions. State director Roger Warin notes nationwide E bonds sold were 80 percent of redemptions, praising local residents for prudent investment and inflation containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Roger Warin
U. S. Savings Bonds Division
Treasury Department
Jones County
Fraser Attend TB Association Meetings In Eastern Iowa
Mrs. Fraser Monticello chairman and Mrs. Pulver Anamosa Jones county chairwoman will attend the regional TB Association meeting in Cedar Rapids next Wednesday. Local officers from eleven eastern Iowa counties plan to discuss the 40th annual Christmas Seal Sale, miniature film X-ray exams in schools, routine X-rays in hospitals, and legislation to remove financial obstacles to tuberculosis sanatoria treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ohn Fraser
Monticello
Earl Pulver
Anamosa
Jones County
Iowa
Waubeek Area Names John X Waters Assistant Executive
John X Waters, Field Scout Executive of Southeast Iowa Council, Burlington, will begin as Waubeek Council Assistant Executive on October 10. An Eagle Scout and former Scoutmaster, Waters has spent three years as Field Scout Executive in the Burlington Area and is highly recommended by council leaders and the Regional Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John X. Waters
Southeast Iowa Council
Burlington
Waubeek Council
Waters
Corn Deluge Strains Farmer Foods Cannery Operations
A flood of sweet corn arrives from over 100 growers as 110 tons a day peak output is reached at Farmer Foods canning plant. About 4,000 tons expected by month end with help from Oklahoma pickers and imported labor. The Rush boosts workers to processing limits with 60 percent women among 100 factory staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Foods Canning Company
Ray Walton
Walton
Towa
Oklahoma
Monticello
Jones County Wins Fourth In Dart Throw
Jones County earned fourth place in the dart throw for contestants over 20 at the Fourth Annual Farm Sports Festival in Ames. The event drew 3,600 participants across 46 contests and drew about 12,000 attendees over the two day schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Jones County
Correction issued for last week's marriage licenses
The Express clarifies marriages reported previously. Correct marriages listed include Robert Wilson age 238 and Louise Heins age 20 from Chicago, Merle Richardson age 21 and Anne M¢ Fhits age 20 from Coggon.
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Robert Wilson
Louise Heins
Chicago
Merle. Richardson
Anne M
Coggon
Miss Marian Neibes Guests at Von Sprecken Home
Miss Marian Neibes of Cedar Rapids visited Mr and Mrs Henry Von Sprecken over the weekend staying Saturday and Sunday at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Neibes
Cedar Rapids
Henry von Sprecken
How They Voted In Pool Election
Official tabulation of results from the special election held Tuesday on the recreational center issue. Ward totals show votes For Against Spoiled. overall 951 votes cast with 60 percent needed to pass and 171 votes over the threshold.
Thirty five registrants reclassified by Jones County Draft Board
At the August 30 meeting in Anamosa thirty five registrants were reclassified. The list shows changes from 2CF to 3A and other class shifts such as 6 to 1C and 1A to 2C, with several 2A 2C and 4A reassignments. Key names include Albert H. Oltmanns Dale Adams Clarence Bader and Richard Moenk among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Selective Service Board
Anamosa
Albert H. Oltmanns
Dale H. Adams
Clarence R. Bader
Richard H. Moenk
Alvin R. Lehr
Donald R. Starr
Harry E. Rohwedder
James E. Wethington
Oscar J. Gavin
Henry A. Osterkamp
Maryin L. Thomson
Stuart FI. Leggett
Robert E. Fishwild
Richard L. Bonwell
Donald E. Timm
LaVern W. Kuhns
Quentin R. Robinson
Wilbur R. Johnson
Earl A. Heeren
Robert J. Garien
Kenneth J. Cantrell
George J. Fegan
George E. Watters
Arthur R. Hollingsworth
Lester G Monk
Paul H. Neunaber
Henry M. Dirks
Navy Discharge Filed for Monticello Man
Lloyd R. Taylor of Monticello filed his navy discharge at the county recorder's office after being discharged from Bremerton Washington on February 9 1946 as an Aviation Chief Machinist's Mate. He served from February 3 1942 stationed in Seattle Dutch Harbor Alaska and Kodiak Alaska and is entitled to wear the Asiatic Pacific Campaign American Defense American Area Campaign Good Conduct and World War II Victory medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd R. Taylor
Monticello
Navy
County Recorder’s
Bremerton
Washington
Taylor
Seattle
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Kodiak
G I Yule Packages Mailed Later Says Postmaster
Dr. M F Hogan Monticello postmaster says Christmas packages for soldiers overseas may be mailed between October 15 and November 16 this year, a month later than last year, due to fewer overseas personnel and longer deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hogan
Monticello
Washington No 5 Opens Another Rural School
Washington No 5 will open in the county this month bringing total rural county schools to 68. The new school will be taught by Janette Gavin of Cascade according to county superintendent of schools Joseph Beave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington No. 5
Joseph Beave
Janette Gavin
Cascade
Monticello Bonds Pass for Juvenile Recreation Center
Monticello voters approve a $40,000 municipal bond for a Juvenile Recreation Center with 951 ballots cast 78 percent in favor. First ward led with 285 yes 81 no while second ward reported 256 71 and third ward 81 yes 45 no. Bond will back a pool athletic field and parking with $30,000 already raised and plans for a Y site on the south edge of town. Construction dates depend on labor material availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
South
Cedar Street
Highway 151
R.C. Hoag
Monticello Juvenile Recreation Center
Two Decrees By Judge Heiserman In District Court
Judge J. F. Heiserman issued two decrees last week. Geraldine E. Sweet received a divorce from Kenneth L. Sweet for cruel and inhuman treatment, with sole custody of two minor children and court ordered support. In Roy BE Jacque v Harold A and Elizabeth Severn the plaintiff sought foreclosure of a mechanic lien and $200.83 plus costs. the judge dismissed the action and taxed costs to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Heiserman
Geraldine E. Sweet
Kenneth L. Sweet
Roy BE
Jacque
Harold A
Elizabeth Severn
Heiserman
Voters Defeat City Hospital Proposal
Strawberry Point voters rejected the plan to accept property and money from the hospital board and to levy a tax of three fourths of a mill for a municipal hospital. The board decided to sell the donated property and return the funds. About $19,000 had been pledged in addition to the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawberry Point
Maquoketa Chooses Public Pool Fund Drive Gift
A Maquoketa Iowa resident donated 40000 toward building a municipal swimming pool. The gift aims to accelerate construction and expand public recreation options in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Iowa
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the Anamosa Hospital
Ervin B. Wilken
John Theilen
Eric V. Owen
City Recreation Center
Maquoket
R. Rieniers
R. Mardorf
Eugene Hanken
John Paulsen
Dale Mardorf
Don Hagen
Rex Martinson
Bob Reade
Paul Schneider
Bob Guyan
Loren Freese
Karl Behrends
Bob Luett
Loren Hayes
George Schneiter
Don Bohlken
Clifford Hegen
Dwight Gerdes
Eugene Clark
Albert Heiken
Macomber
Bob Lubben
Don Robinson
Dave Hamilton
Milton Bader
Warin
Pew
Waubeek Area
Henry Marek
Jackson
Minn
Emil Hayek
Frank Sazma
William F. Kiburz
Jerry J. Naylor
Paul H. Wilcox
Robert J. Smith
Robert A. Klinefelter
William S . Wright
William C. Minney
Merle A. Jansen
Donald D. Axline
Kenneth W. Ahlrichs
City Hospital
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