Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Monticello Express in Monticello, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1955

Page

4

Perkins Wins Second Flight Title in Monticello Golf

Dr. L C Perkins defeated Jim Maurice to claim the second flight championship at the Monticello city men’s match play golf tournament. Perkins beat Virgil Hunt en route, while Maurice topped Max McCrabb in the semi finals.

Dr. L. C. Perkins Jim Maurice Monticello City Perkins Virgil Hunt Maurice Max McCrabb Ron Matthiessen Claude Appleby Matthiessen Leo Cabalka Appleby Bob Adamson Cecil Goettsch Tom George Bud Bader Harry Matthiessen Pat Clark Johnny Jones F. S. Stubler Jones H. W. Stubler al Westhoff Les Linn Pat Seehusen Bud Reynolds Reynolds Bob Deppe

Women golfers reach Monticello match play semi finals

Flights for the women's match play tournament at Monticello Golf Club reach semi finals. In the top flight Roddy Stead faces Madge Shaffer while Lois Sullivan meets Mary Jane Clark to decide finalists. The second flight semifinal features Jackie Lambert against Wilma Linn or the Marilyn Shugart Vivian Hamilton winner for the championship.

Monticello Golf Club Roddy Stead Madge Shaffer Lois Sullivan Mary Jane Clark Eiter Jackie Lambert Wilma Linn Marilyn Shugart Vivian Hamilton

Anamosa Defeats Monticello 20-7 Behind Second-Half Rushes

Anamosa overcame a 7-0 halftime deficit to beat Monticello 20-7 as most second-half yardage came on line plunges. Key plays included Norton and Taylor runs, a Goettsch reception, and a late Norton TD after a Monticello push. Coach Shugart blamed Monticello’s weak line and a poor backside defense for the loss.

Anamosa Monticello Raiders Gary Potter Don Norton Dick Watkins Watkins Mike Goettsch Norton Ken Taylor Tom Rhatigan Loren Dirks Panther Panthers Myron Carter Morey Jim Simmons Simmons Taylor Shugart Dean Rickels

Changes Mind Bob Hill Switches to Notre Dame

Robert Hill, who had planned to attend USC on a football scholarship, changed his mind and will enroll at Notre Dame in South Bend Indiana. He shifts from the earlier commitment to the Trojans to the Fighting Irish program.

Bob Hill Notre Dame Robert Hill University of Southern California South Bend Ind

Mrs Lewis Leonard Returns Home After Caring for Mrs Donovan

Mrs Lewis Leonard is back at her home in Moline Illinois after visiting at the Mike Donovan residence where she cared for Mrs Donovan following a major operation.

Johnny Jacobs To Give Golf Demonstration

Cedar Rapids golf star Johnny Jacobs who won the Iowa open six times is slated for Monticello Golf Club on Thursday September 29. Bill Stuhler says Jacobs will deliver a humorous talk after the season finale dinner and plans an exhibition at the course starting at 4 p.m.

Johnny Jacobs Cedar Rapids Monticello Monticello Golf Club Bill Stuhler Jacobs

Conservation Cost Sharing Funds on Hand in Jones County

Jones County ASC committee holds several thousand dollars for fall conservation practices. Payments may cover up to half the cost of items such as pond building terraces liming drainage tiling and more. up to $1500 per farm. Apply by December 31 1955 after prior approval at the Monticello ASC office. Farmers advised not to start work before signing.

Jones County Jones County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation A.S.C Neal Hayden Monticello Hayden

Two Youths Taken To Eldora School

Two Dubuque youths aged 15 and 17 were charged with lar peny of a motor vehicle and sent to the Iowa Training School for Boys at Eldora after juvenile court appearances in Jones county. They admitted stealing a 1953 auto owned by Louis Stoll of Anamosa near St Patrick's church and a Dubuque car later that Monday, abandoning it south of Langworthy after it ran out of gas.

Jones County Dubuque Iowa Training School Eldora Lewis Dreibelbis Dreibelleis Louis Stoll Anamosa St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Des Moines Thomas Stimpson Anamosa Astice of the Peace Fred Endsley Monteello Langworthy Highway C St

Mr and Mrs Harry Maire Attend Cedar Rapids Supper

Mr and Mrs Harry Maire of Cedar Rapids were Sunday evening supper guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Adams.

Harry Maire Cedar Rapids Ray Adams

Jones County Dairy Herd Report Names Top Milk Producers

The August average for No 1 Dairy Herd Improvement Association herds in Jones County was 744 pounds of milk and 27.8 butterfat. Twenty eight herds were tested with 497 cows in milk and 129 dry cows totaling 626. The top ten herds include Frederick Decker London 1522 pounds milk 43.8 butterfat and Otto Steuri Center Junction 1152 pounds milk 39.8 butterfat among others in Anamosa Clarence and surrounding areas.

Jones County Frederick Decker London Lae George Slater and Son Olin Otto Steuri Center Junction Buol Brothers Monticello

Grass Fire Reported At Revel McColm Farm

Monticello volunteers fought a grass fire at Revel McColm farm west of Monticello on Friday afternoon. McColm tried to control it alone as strong winds spread flames. He called Monticello firemen. fire chief Paul Hearn warned residents against outside fires amid extreme dryness.

Revel McColm Farm Monticello Revel McColm McColm Paul Hearn Jones County

Friendship Night At Order Of Eastern Star Meeting

The Order of Eastern Star held its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Thursday September 8 with Friendship Night. Worthy Matron Olive Reynolds led a short business session followed by entertainments from Wilma Cox soloist Dorothy Ganfield Cascade reading and Hopkinton vocal duet Smith and daughter. Cascade guest Bertha Board attended plus Cascade Elizabeth Baty chaired the social hour.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Olive Reynolds Wilma Cox Dorothy Ganfield Cascade Mr. Smith Hopkinton Bertha Board Elizabeth Baty

Human Values Discussion Set For Institute

The Bi-County institute for teachers of Jones and Linn counties will be held at Anamosa High School on Monday Oct 3 under the joint auspices of the Department of Public Instruction Beave Walter A Shupp and Elmer L Johnson. Dr Robert Michaelsen will deliver the main address at 9 a.m. The day includes 15 discussion groups and a 2:40 p.m mass meeting with multiple consultants and coordinators. Adjournment is set for 3:30 p.m.

Anamosa Jones and Linn Counties Joseph Beave Iowa Robert 8. Michaelsen School of Religion State University of Iowa Department of Public Instruction Beave Walter A. Shupp Linn County Elmer L. Johnson Michaelsen Wendell Johnson Department of Speech J. B. Stroud S.A.1 Elmer Ritter Iowa State Teachers College Hale Reid Cedar Rapids Lee Brackett Drake University Des Moines Stanley Hayward Supt Johnson

Adams Visit Ring at Bonjour Home in Olin

Mr and Mrs Ray Adams visited last week Monday in the home of Mr and Mrs George Bonjour at Olin.

Ray Adams Mrs George Bonjour Olin

Oxford Junction School Dedicated

Nearly 400 attendees joined the dedication of a new 146000 dollar elementary school in Oxford Junction. Supt. Hardan A. Higgins said facilities are nearly ready for use except heating adjustments. Forrest J. Moore of Des Moines gave the dedication address.

Oxford Junction Hardan A. Higgins Forrest J. Moore Des Moines Department of Public Instruction

Contractors Allen and Appleby Star Audience Singalong

The Manchester contractors Allen and Appleby closed the program with the audience joining in singing America.

Allen and Appleby Manchester America

Three County 4 H youths to show at Dairy Cattle Congress

Jones county 4 H members Don Mackey Olin Duane Mallicoat Marvin Danfeldt will enter dairy projects at the 1955 National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo September 30 to October 8. Mackey will show a senior yearling and calf in Ayrshire class Mallicoat three animals in milking Shorthorn class Danfeldt one Holstein in show. Dixie Jean and Shirley Hanken also listed in dairy production entries. Awards dinner set September 30 at the Tavern on the Green Waterloo. Jones county will host a judging team to compete daily.

Jones County National Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Jerry Parsons Don Mackey Olin Duane Mallicoat Wyoming Marvin Danfeldt Center Junction Mackey

Schoolmasters to Meet At Olin Church Sept 28

Jones County Schoolmasters club members will gather at the Olin Lutheran church on September 28 for a meeting hosted with the annual church supper, announced county superintendent Joseph Beave.

Olin Church Jones County Schoolmasters Club Olin Joseph Beave Olin Lutheran Church

Monticello Neighbor Visit to University Hospital

Allen Fairbanks spent Thursday visiting Lyle Clark at the University Hospital in Iowa City.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lame Kaze O& Suu Harley Hawker Special Agent Farm Bureau Insurance Services American Legion Thurs Tom Owens Keer Kuriger Bros Anamosa Spills M. A William Eilers Bill Art Eilers Birk C. Lowther Lowther Iowa Arabian Horse Association LaVern Eilers Paul Caspers Devaney Funeral Home Eldora School D.H.I.A Oxford Junction School John Greeney Mary Joy Ledvina Barbara Benhart Norman Hatton Congress Cities J. C. Beeks Sam Reyner Chester Condit Monticello General Insurance Agency Bob Nance WMT Purina Northrup King Brand
Search Courier

Search the Monticello Express Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monticello Express?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication