War Price Board approves multiple rationing applications
The local war price and rationing board approved several applications including Elmer Drexler Monticello trucker Lis Hagen Amber farmer E C Nagel Monticello farmer Dale S Clark Monticello farmer Harry Fuller Monticello farmer Arthur Stadtmueller Monticello farmer Wm Schoon Monticello trucker Frank Ellwood Scotch Grove farmer Frank Kane Cascade farmer Ben Eiben Monticello farmer Ed Tjaden Onslow farmer Otto Hubbard Monticello farmer Wesley Lawrence Monticello farmer Richard Joseph Jacque Monticello newsboy for various tires recaps tubes and a bicycle. At an Anamosa bond chairmen meeting Reid National Corn Co Anamosa became the second state firm to buy a minute-man flag to show payroll savings compliance. F E Stimson Monticello county chairman and Risser state chairman spoke as 25 county reps planned a Jones county canvass to boost cooperation. Monticello anticipates a further 10 percent drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Farmer
Wm. G. Schoon
Trucker
Frank Ellwood
Scotch Grove
Frank Kane
Cascade
Ben Eiben
Ed Tjaden
Onslow
Otto Hubbard
Wesley Lawrence
Richard Joseph Jacque
Newsboy
Anamosa
Reid National Corn Company
Reid
F. E. Stimson
Risser
Jones County
Stimson
Campfire Girls to Present Ceremonials in Monticello
The Campfire girls of Monticello schedule two ceremonials next week. The first on Thursday September 24 by the We Tan Da and a second joint ceremonial on September 25. Ca Na We Fi and Ma Na Da Ka met this week at sponsor Mrs Earl Deshaw's home for regular sessions. Lucile Yount's We Tan Da group met at the Legion hall with headband painting as the main project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Mrg
Earl de- Shaw
Lucile Yount
Legion Hall
Marriage Licenses Filed In Anamosa
Applications for two marriage licenses were made in the clerk of court office this week in Anamosa. Dale McDonald 19 to marry Edna Haas 19, both of Anamosa. September 14, Arthur Lawrence to marry Irene Switzer, both of Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Pearson
Dale McDonald
Edna Haas
Anamosa
Arthur Lawrence
Irene Switzer
Lions Club hears conservation talk from Iowa officer
Ray Beckman Cedar Rapids local conservation officer spoke to the Monticello Lions club during its Tuesday 6 PM meeting at Goudy’s tea room. He also screened films on Iowa fish and game and the gathering was guest night for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Beckman
Cedar Rapids
Monticello Lions Club
Goudy
Birth in Hopkinton Doc Names James Brunken Family
Mrs James Brunken of Hopkinton announced the birth of a son on September 12 at John McDonald hospital. This was the only birth recorded for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brunken
Hopkinton
John McDonald Hospital
Trailer Licensed in Don Ruhl’s Office to Oxford Junction Man
A single vehicle license was issued this week by the county treasurer’s office. The trailer, registered to Lyle W. Jeffrey of Oxford Junction, received its license on September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ruhl
Lyle W. Jeffrey
Oxford Junction
Jones County Leads in August Welfare Payments
The Iowa department of social welfare reports Jones County high in average payments for August 1942 old age assistance. 463 recipients received an average of 21.87 dollars totaling 10,125.30 dollars, and seven received aid to the blind with 163.23 dollars paid, average blind payment 23.32 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Forget-Me-Not Sale Supports Disabled Veterans
Monticello VFW Auxiliary sponsors a September 26 sale of forget me nots to aid disabled World War I veterans. Argonne Day honors the 1919 battle with many wounded and dead. Co chairs Honor L. Clark and Mabel Jarrett urge broad community support and a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Honor L. Clark
Mabel Jarrett
Twenty Four Begin Advanced Red Cross First Aid Course
Twenty four students who completed the standard first aid course enroll in advanced work under Ann Dusanek. They will meet for the second of five class periods Tuesday at 8 p.m. The ten hour course runs five two hour meetings. Tom Hamilton and Mrs. Earl DeShaw teach standard first aid at the high school next week. All juniors and seniors must take the course as part of physical education. The group will split into smaller practice units next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Dusanek
Red Cross
Tom Hamilton
Earl DeShaw
DeShaw
Ten Year Sentence For Local Robbery Incident
Leroy Ralls, 19, released from Louisiana state penitentiary after a two year term and greeted at the gates by Sheriff Henry Eichhorn and Jones County Attorney Warren J. Rees. He had robbed the Monti cello filling station in 1940, arraigned before Judge J. E. Heiserman at Anamosa on a robbery with aggravation charge, pleaded guilty to a different robbery charge. Aalfs, previously of Ackley and Albert Lea, Minn., received a sentence not to exceed 10 years at hard labor in the Anamosa reformatory for thefts across Minnesota to Louisiana, admitting a spree starting when he was 17. He expressed a desire to join the army after parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Ralls
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Henry Eichhorn
Jones County
Warren J. Rees
Monticello
J. E. Heiserman
Anamosa
Aalfs
Carl Egger
Heiserman
Ackley
Albert Lea
Minn
Minnesota
Louisiana
Reformatory
Linn County Cars In Wreck Near Anamosa
Two Linn County cars collided on Highway 151 at 9:30 p.m. about a mile and a half southwest of Anamosa injuring no one seriously. About 50 dollars damage per car was reported. In one vehicle were Mr and Mrs Frank Calvert from near Martelle. The other car carried six Marion youths led by L J Neuenswander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Anamosa
Highway 151
Frank Calvert
Martelle
Marion
L. J. Neuenswander
Delegates Named for Republican Convention in Jones County
Jones county delegates were chosen to attend the district convention at Stanwood to select a candidate for the fall election. The meeting followed the resignation of Senator Marion C. Hamiel Tipton. The convention is set for Monday night September 21 at 8 p.m. in the Stanwood high school auditorium with delegates from Cedar and Jones counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Jones
Marion C. Hamiel
Tipton
Stanwood High School
Jackson County
Jones County
Court House
Anamoga
Stanwood
Warren J. Rees
A. M. Trevarthen
B. E. Rhinehart
S. H. Ellison
H. W. Mowrey
John Bodenhofer
J. E. Remley
C. F. Shimanek
Herman Helgens
C. J. Matthiessen
E. A. Grimwood
Antone Blizek
Evelyn Dragoo
A. E. Hodoval
Harlan Shumaker
Laymen Lead Methodist Service At Local Church
Sunday service at the Methodist church was entirely in the hands of laymen. Rev. Glenn McMichael and family visited Carlisle over the weekend. Participants included Dr. Lyman Perkins Mrs. Carl Schneider Mrs. Byron Abel Don Maire Richard Landis E H Huibregtse and C A Coxsee. The church holds a laymen led service every six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Glenn McMichael
Carlisle
Lyman Perkins
Carl Schneider
Byron Abel
Don Maire
Richard Landis
E. H. Huibregtse
C. A. Coxsee
Monticello Scrap Rally Collects 110 Tons of Junk
Monticello residents organized a 110 ton scrap drive led by C. J. Matthiessen X-Ray Childress J. J. Eggers and B. B. McLaughlin. High school helpers coordinated pickups while a parade showcased painted trucks and a World War cannon donated by the city. Proceeds will benefit war activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
C. J. Matthiessen
X-Ray Childress
J. J. Eggers
B. B. McLaughlin
Ross Baty
John Chapman
Eclipse Lumber Yard
Herman Hoffman
Monticello American Legion
Memorial Board
Express
Canning Sugar Cutoff Set by Jones County Board
Max McCrabb secretary of the Jones county war rationing board says canning sugar applications are accepted only until October 1. Canning season closes then and no extra sugar will be granted after September 30.
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Max McCrabb
Jones County War Rationing Board
Funeral for Mrs. Arthur Crim Held at Sacred Heart
Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Crim were held September 14 at 9 30 a m from Hayes Funeral Home to Sacred Heart church with burial in Sacred Heart cemetery. She died September 12 at John McDonald Hospital after two years of pernicious anemia. Survived by eight children fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Crim
John McDonald
Hayes Funeral Home
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Cemetery
A. L. Lorenzo
Crim
Leland
Silas
Lester
Luzerne
Ralph
Monticello
Charles Reggentine
Hopkinton
Edward Offermann
Coggan
Filmore
Dubuque
Herman Welter
Sand Springs
Nine New Cases Filed in Jones County Court
Clerk Leigh Pearson docketed nine new cases for the September term of the Jones county district court. Cases include Balster vs Arduser for 109.05 due, Williams Cherry vs Leeman Cherry for back support, Seeley vs Seeley for absolute divorce and former name restoration, Martin vs Martin for divorce and child custody, Eclipse Lumber Co. vs Barney for mechanic’s lien, estate matter against Worden, Hedden vs Siebels for promissory notes, MacAllister vs Rouse for 4386 note plus interest, and Farmers Mutual Creamery Co. vs Breen for 439.22. The term opens with petit jury at 10 am October 5 at Monticello court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Pearson
Jones County District Court
R. H. Balster
Rose Arduser
Florence Williams Cherry
Clifford Leeman Cherry
Wayne County
Iowa
Florence Seeley
Charles E. Seeley, Jr
Kahoka
Cedar Rapids
Florence Thompson
Bertha L. Martin
Francis W. Martin
Anamosa
Eclipse Lumber Company
John Barney
Louise Barney
Monticello
Co. R. Carpenter
Hollen Maine
Dan Worden
H. J. Hedden
J. H. Siebels
Alma Siebels
J. E. MacAllister
C. W. Rouse
Rouse
Induction Plan Highlighted For Navy Seabees In Mary Doro Area
A plan is outlined to induct 33 men for Navy and Seabees service in Mary Doro. The article notes participants from local 4 H clubs including Greenfield Good Luck and Clay Busy Bees. Stakes involve state and county competitions at the Jones County fair and Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo with contestants Lois Horton and Lillian Freese among the top placers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Mary Doro
Pospishil
Martelle
Greenfield
Good Luck
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Lois Horton
Onslow
Clay Busy Bees
Lillian Freese
Chris Balsiger Dies After Long Illness in Monticello
Christian William Balsiger died at his North Maple home Monday evening after two years of declining health and a hip fracture two weeks earlier. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian church in Monticello with Rev. William J. Grossheim officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood cemetery. He leaves widow Anna Allen Balsiger and children Edna Abbey Cedar Rapids Almia Leah and George Monticello Eugene in the navy Jacksonville Fla five sisters and four brothers.
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Christian William Balsiger
North Maple Street
First Presbyterian Church
Monticello
Frank Walker
Willard Yeoman
Earl DeShaw
William J. Grossheim
Anna Allen
B. T. Balear
Richland Center Presbyterian Church
Richland Township
Edna Abbey
Cedar Rapids
Almia
Leah
George
Eugene
Jacksonville
Fla
Elizabeth Egger Lincoln
Neb
Lena Binggli
Hartford
S. D
Dora Caldwell
Sioux Falls
Christina Arduser
Freda Semmert
Andrew Balsiger
Boise
Idaho
Paul
Portland
Oregon
Emil
Wentworth
William
Jones County Draft to Induct 65 Men September 21
Jones county will induct 65 men on September 21 under the selective service act. The call includes 21 to 35 and 20 year olds as the largest army draft for the county, with larger numbers expected in October and more varied ages. draft board members met in Iowa City to discuss new rules for classification and deferments, noting dependents will affect who is drafted and when. General Hershey warned that many family men may be drafted by late 1943, with priority given to men with only secondary dependents before those with wives or children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
N. C. Holst
Onslow
Albert J. Ament
Anamosa
J. M. Tudor
Olin
Iowa City
Iowa
Selective Service Administration
Lewis B. Hershey
State of Town
Selective Service
Tolan Labor Migration Committee
Congress
Gen. Hershey
Hershey
George C. Marshall
Army
Navy Day Parade and Enlistment Drive at Anamosa
Navy Day ceremonies in Anamosa next Saturday Sept 19 will feature a 1:30 parade with bands floats and a jeep bomb exhibit. Seventeen applicants will take naval examinations in Des Moines with oath administered by Commander Jones and guest speakers including Lieut Gov Hickenlooper and N G Kraschel. The list of Navy and Seabee hopefuls from Monticello Maquoketa Langworthy Onslow Stanwood Mechanicsville Hale Wyoming Olin Hopkinton and Marion is provided with names and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
United States Navy
Des Moines
Jones
Truman Jones
Navy
Iowa
Bill Reed
Marion
Flying Tiger
Lee Embree
Hawaii
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Fred Hansen
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Gov. Hickenlooper
B. B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Seabees
Monticello
Augustus Deering
Donald William Rickels
Percy Joe Nelson
Alva Harm Dirks
Maquoketa
Dorance Leon Bowers
Gilbert Levi Edwards
Frank Fay Streets
Langworthy
Arden L. Nelson
Elmer Lewis Huerter
James M. Kearns
Leigh Lint
Seabee
Frank Banghart Dies at 53 Near Cascade
Frank Louis Banghart 53, former Maquoketa clothing dealer, died Sunday at his farm home near Cascade after a long illness. Funeral was held Tuesday in Maquoketa with burial at Mount Hope. Born December 2 1888 in Maquoketa he married Mary Richardson in 1914 and ran Banghart Clothing before retirement. Surviving are his widow three daughters Jane Susan Abigail one sister Inez and one son preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Louis Banghart
Maquoketa
Cascade
T. Stuart Cleworth
Congregational Church
Mount Hope Cemetery
Mr. Banghart
Frank S. Banghart
Three Milwaukee Road workers sent where most needed
Three men from Monticello work for the Iowa division of the Milwaukee Road. Elmer Starks Chauncey Robinson and Bob Pardon have no definite assignments but are dispatched to locations most in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Milwaukee Road
Elmer Starks
Chauncey Robinson
Bob Pardon
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Campfire
Lions Club
Cars
Forget-Me-Nots
Farmer Canning Factory
Harry Rodman
C. C. Hodson
First Street
A. B. Grimes
George Hoult
Triple-A
Maurice Simmonds
Mayor Hoag
Pearl Harbor
Lyle McMullen
Glenn Me Return
Michael
Upper Iowa
Mrs. Crim
Begee Tan Ai Peang
Clement Oeschger
Asa Bowen
Farmers Mutual Creamery Company
Mike Breen
Chris Balsiger
Balsiger
Christian and
Hannah Balsiger
N. Kraschel
Frank Banghart
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