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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1954

Page

4

Mrs. G. A. Rickels Elected Chairman of County Cancer Society Chapter

On a unanimous ballot the Jones County Chapter of the Iowa Cancer Society elected officers at its September meeting at Monticello. Mrs. G. A. Rickels became county chairman with others named as vice chairman secretary treasurer and distribution head. The gathering reviewed the year’s work including a Cancer Crusade raise of 3818.34 and the county loan closet inventory for patient aid. A memorial was added to the fund for nurse Ruth Hurley and Anne Wilson presented service awards to Rickels and Dr. Alvin Jones.

Jones County Iowa Cancer Society Alvin Jones Monticello G. A. Rickels Raymond Keller Wyoming Francis Miller Howard Robertson Anamosa Don Gustafson New Horizons Paul Wyler Howard Jamison Pete Seivers Oxford Junction L. M. McCreet Oxford Township Floyd Hodgden Ruth Hurley Mason City Anne Wilson Iowa Acs Rickels Gustafson Eaue

Probate notice for Jones county estate claims

All persons indebted to said estate must pay immediately and those with claims should present them to the undersigned for allowance. Notice references Olive Cartano Abel Wilbur R Cartano Monticello State Bank with Ralph Wilson, Attorney and W L Pearson, clerk district court dated Sept 17 1954.

State of Iowa Jones County Blanche Clark Sutherland Olive Cartano Abel Wilbur R. Cartano Monticello State Bank Ralph Wilson W. L. Pearson George Cronbaugh Said County Sentv Inker A.D Anton Siebels

Hopkinton Woman Hattie Livingstone Sill Dies

Hopkinton resident Mrs Hattie Livingstone Sill died Wednesday September 15. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Green of Sutherland Iowa Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm from Goettsch funeral home with interment at Hopkinton cemetery. Reverends R A Badger and F E Allen officiated. Pallbearers included Howard Steward August Schmidt Ed Strate W H MacTaggart William Fliehler and Leon Steward.

Hattie Livingstone Sill Hopkinton Robert Green Sutherland Iowa Goettsch Hopkinton Cemetery R. A. Badger F. E. Allen Howard Steward August Schmidt Ed Strate W. H. MacTaggart William Fliehler Leon Steward

Eugene Clark Returns From Service In Korea

Eugene Clark returned to the E. W. Coon home Saturday after receiving a discharge from the U S Army in Seattle. He served seventeen months stationed in Korea.

Eugene Clark Korea E. W. Coon U. S. Army Seattle Eugene

Rebekahs Attend Springville Love Rally Night

Ten members of the Loyal Rebekah lodge met Wednesday evening September 15 at the Oddfellow Hall and traveled to Evergreen 149 at Springville to attend their Love Rally Night. Attendees included Mesdames Herbert Kuntz Herschel Drury Ed Meier Alvin Bleadorn I H H Schneider Lloyd Pickett Louise Luck Donald Morey Lawrence Goodyear and Herbert Balziger.

Loyal Rebekah Lodge Oddfellow Hall Evergreen 149 Springville Herbert Kuntz Herschel Drury Ed Meier Alvin Bleadorn I. H H. Schneider Lloyd Pickett Louise Luck Donald Morey Lawrence Goodyear Herbert Balsiger

Judge Sets Jones County Trial Term Docket

The September term in Jones County District Court opened September 13 with four jury trials. Judge Floyd Philbrick, Cedar Rapids, issued assignments September 14 and will preside. Trials include State vs Albert Buresh for operating while intoxicated, a civil suit over 328.89 from a July 1953 crash near Martello, another suit for 672.72 over a car collision with a hog, and a dispute involving 2000 for a traffic accident near Anamosa.

Jones County District Court Floyd Philbrick Cedar Rapids Philbrick Albert Buresh Charles W. Bieber Salvatore J. Cara Martello C. M. Towers Wyoming Helen Dinnie Grant Adamson Monticello Richard Hunt Illinois Anamosa Donald Hendricksen Olin Hendricks Dorothy Conrade Ray Conrade Barbara Birt Lyle Birt M. C. Starry William Lorence Jones County Board of Supervisors George Effie Daugherty Spring Street Fairview Glen Jamieson Edith Jamieson Stefanie Binley Wilbur Gene Binley Mary Glick Maurice Glick

Wayne Willing Workers Meet at Wayne Center Schoolhouse

The Wayne Willing Workers held their last regular meeting on September 15 with 16 members 2 leaders and 6 visitors. Officers were elected: Carla Folkers president Phyllis Hagen vice president Ruth Manternach secretary treasurer Sharon Zimmerman historian and Marilyn Folkers reporter. A potluck for parents is set for October 27 at the Wayne Center schoolhouse with committees named for refreshments recreation and pledge adjournment followed.

Wayne Willing Carla Folkers Phyllis Hagen Ruth Manternach Sharon Zimmerman Marilyn Folkers Wayne Center School House Carla Lynda Folkers Albert Weeren Lester Zimmerman Barbara Tobiason Sharon Eilers

Manternach Ordained Deacon at Outdoor Mass

Carl Manternach son of Mrs George Manternach was ordained a deacon Tuesday evening at Mount St Bernard Seminary by Archbishop Binz in an outdoor Mass attended by 10 000 people. He was one of 14 ordained that evening. A reception preceded the ordination beginning a three day celebration at the seminary.

Carl Manternach George Manternach Mount St. Bernard Binz Manternach

Linda Ladehoff Celebrates 4th Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ladehoff hosted a Saturday evening party honoring their daughter Linda on her fourth birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fairbanks and Joyce, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ladehoff, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Oltmans, and Mrs. Edna Ladehoff.

Linda Ladehoff Paul Ladehoff Linda Lester Fairbanks Joyce Dale Ladehoff Rudy Oltmans Edna Ladehoff

Scotch Grove Clubs Tour Amana Colonies

Members of the Community Club and the Oak Drive Club of Scotch Grove toured the Amana Colonies on Wednesday with 34 participants. They ate dinner at the Ox Yoke Inn during the outing.

Community Club Oak Drive Scotch Grove Amana Ox Yoke Inn

Witaka Camp Fire Elects New Officers

On Tuesday September 14 the Witaka Camp Fire group elected officers Marijane Shover as president Jackie Nickel as secretary Jane Seehusen as treasurer and Shirley Otten as cabinet member.

Witaka Marijane Shover Jackie Nickel Jane Seehusen Shirley Otten

WSCS Members Attend Meeting At Springville

The Springville women's Society of Christian Service hosted an officers training school on Tuesday. Read as full attendance lists include Monticello members such as Mrs. Covington and Mrs. Porter. Several local families visited Ames for events and birthday anniversaries at the Caspers home.

WSCS Springville

Old Married Men Bow Down To Single Killers In Baseball Game

In a seven inning city park game the Singles defeated the Married men 7-4 as Tom George opened scoring with a triple and run. Big Ted Rieniers pitched for the Married team, while miscues by the Elders helped the Singles pull away in the ninth inning. Mrs. Virginia Eilers visited Clarence over the weekend.

Monticello Cubs Ted Rieniers Ted Tom George Scooter McNeill Big Parson Bader Ron Egger George Bader Junior Hobart Bernie Edwards Jack Schmidt John Wright Bill Howie Hassel

Royal Neighbors Met Tuesday Evening

The Royal Neighbors of America held their regular meeting on Tuesday September 14 with 24 members present. Past Oracle Fannie Milroy chaired in the absence of Oracle Rachel Cronbaugh. After the business session lunch was served by committee members Doreen Fluckiger Billie Jo Lambert and Florence Bleadorn.

Royal Neighbors of America Fannie Milroy Rachel Cronbaugh Doreen Fluckiger Billie Jo Lambert Florence Bleadorn

Linda Hargrave Pledges Delta Zeta Sorority

Linda Hargrave daughter of Mr and Mrs G O Hargrave was invited to pledge membership in 13 University of Iowa sororities and was pledged to Delta Zeta after the formal rushing period.

Linda Hargrave G. O. Hargrave University of Iowa Delta Zeta Sorority

Loran Dirks Injured in Football Practice

Loran Dirks son of Mr and Mrs August Dirks Langworthy was an overnight patient at John McDonald Hospital after an injury in football practice. He was released Wednesday morning.

Loran Dirks August Dirks Langworthy John McDonald Hospital

Mrs Ed Wenger Fetes Birthday At Home

Mrs Ed Wenger was guest of honor at a birthday gathering held Saturday evening at her home. Attendees included Mrs Alva Eilers Minnie Harrs Mrs Rudy Flack Mrs Walter Heath Mrs Bill First Mrs Elmer Drexler and Mrs George A Rickels. The cake was baked by Mrs Bill First and refreshments were served by the helpers. Friday evening callers at the Ern est Parker home at Center Junction included Mrs Robert Moncrief Mrs Clarence Appleby Mrs Gilbert Hearn Mrs Grant Sundquist and Pamela and Mrs Paul Hearn.

Ed Wenger Alva Eilers Minnie Harrs Rudy Flack Walter Heath Bill First Elmer Drexler George A. Rickels Bill Ernest Parker Center Junction Robert Moncrief Clarence Appleby Gilbert Hearn Grant Sundquist Pamela Paul Hearn

Sunday Callers at Cedar Rapids Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Martin and family were Sunday visitors at the Louis Sammon home in Cedar Rapids.

Frank Martin Louis Sammon Cedar Rapids

Anamosa Couple Visits Tom Faust Home Saturday

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zimmerman of Anamosa were Saturday afternoon visitors at the Tom Faust home, stopping by to call and chat.

Harry Zimmerman Anamosa Tom Faust

Ra men Story Shown At Voc. Agriculture Class Event

A color motion picture titled Ra men Story runs 26 minutes and is filmed inside a cow’s stomach. It features shots of digestion, micro organisms attacking roughage, saliva glands, rumen water intake, and a burp birth. The film is paired with an illustrated talk at the Masonic Temple Friday September 24 at 8 p.m. Forest Johnson invites attendees.

Forrest Johnson Masonic Tempe

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