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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1955

Page

4

Panthers Face Tipton Test in Waman Title Chase

Monticello Black Panthers travel to Tipton Friday in a must win game to stay in the Waman title hunt after a 20 7 loss to Anamosa. Tipton features 17 lettermen and a deep lineup with backs Christianson Jones Marten Worsham and ends Leighty Bartlett Christianson Crawford. Coach Shugart urges focus and marks this as the decisive clash. Also on Friday Monticello at Tipton, Marion at Vinton, Anamosa at Manchester, Manchester at Independence.

Monticello Black Panthers Tipton Anamosa Panthers Tigers Chet Christianson Jim Jones Carl Marten Jerome Worsham Bill Leighty Cliff Bartlett John Crawford Dick Rogers Richard Wehde Jim Jeffers Ronnie Wingert Ron Rife Bill Chauncey Iowa State Roger Morden Walter Rumble Rhea Frederick Larry Brinkman Glen Hamman Gerry Willian Shugart Panther Monticello

Marion Fresh-Soph routs Monticello 42 0 on Tuesday

Marion freshman and sophomore players dominated Monticello, winning 42 to 0. Marion struck early with a safety after Bill Vesey fumbled in his own end zone. Two six touchdown drives featured 60 yard runs and two conversions by passes. Monticello only crossed Marion’s 20 yard line once, hindered by backfield in motion penalties and delays. Bill Meyers had Monticello's longest run at 40 yards. Richard Stadtmueller stood out on the line as Monticello prepares for Maquoketa game next Monday.

Marion Monticello Fresh-Soph Bill Vesey Monticello Bill Meyers Richard Stadtmueller Maquoketa

Farm Pond Stocking Ends for 1955 in Iowa

Fisheries officials announced the 1955 farm pond stocking period closed with Sept 15 as the deadline. About 250 ponds now hold bass and bluegills, expanding roughly 200 acres of Iowa fishing waters. Remaining orders will be filled, with fall deliveries to county seats or designated points, and larger ponds receiving direct delivery.

State Conservation Commission Towa

Wyoming Drops Clarence 7 6 In Wapsie Eight League Game

Wyoming defeated Clarence 7 to 6 in a Wapsie Eight league contest here on Sept 15. The winning run came in the eighth when Hamilton scored on a dropped fly ball. Wyoming batters Usher Bahnsen and Don Carstensen fueled the offense with a .571 average for Carstensen and six teammates over .400.

Wyoming Clarence Hamilton Usher Bahnsen Goldsmith Meyer Roelf Don Carstensen

Martelle Lists 18 Baseball Candidates

Martelle high school reports a fall baseball turnout of 18 candidates. Returning lettermen include Keith Reed Howard Meeks Emil Perchi Terry Evans and Paul Port. Other reporters are Dean Rickless Jim Walton Lyle James Jack Brewer Doug Peet Jim Schmidt Vernon Tjaden Seward Lerch Bill Ferguson Dave Randall Bernie Bunce and Elvin Walker.

Martelle Keith Reed Howard Meeks Emil Perchi Terry Evans Paul Port Dean Rickless Jim Walton Lyle James Jack Brewer Doug Peet Jim Schmidt Vernon Tjaden Seward Lerch Bill Ferguson Dave,Randall Bernie Bunce Elvin “Walker

Golden Wedding Anniversary for William T Kehoe

Mr and Mrs William T Kehoe of Monticello celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass of thanksgiving by Rev Eugene Lorenz at Sacred Heart. A reception at son Loren Kehoe’s Castle Grove home will follow. Married Sept 20 1905 in Castle Grove by Rev M S Murphy.

William T. Kehoe Monticello Eugene Lorenz Sacred Heart Loren Kehoe Castle’ Grove Kehoe Castle Grove M. S. Murphy Bridget Crowley William Crowleys Mr. Kehoe Patrick Kehoes

Friends Honor Joe Hoschs on 25th Wedding Anniversary

Buck Creek residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hosch celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a Sunday evening gathering. Guests included many friends and relatives such as Harold Crowley and Cyril Elenz, with Mrs. Hosch identified as the former Marie Welter.

Joe Hoschs Buck Creek Joe Hosch Harold Crowley Leo Bertling Steve McDowell Francis Miller Tom Cashman Bill Mar Goff Alfred Lahey Gib Becker Pat Huber Joe Powers Joe Crowley Art Weber Cyril Elenz Cletus Goodken Loras Kehoe Justin Supple Loren Kehoe Reynold Becker Clarence Kehoe Kenny Hosch Hosch Marie Welter

Monticello Residents Host Visitors Weekend

Monticello neighbors welcomed visitors including Mr and Mrs Willis Harrs and siblings Jennifer and Johnnie at the John Paulsen home in Scotch Grove. Fay Haeussler and family of Lancaster Wisconsin visited Monticello relatives, with Ernest Parker and family hosting. Fairfield guests Glenn Jaeger and Mrs Moncrief hosted by Mrs Paul Hearn. Larry Goodyear joined Sunday dinner at William Voldingh home Cedar Rapids. Shirley McCurdy of Charles City spent weekend with Verne and Mrs McCurdy.

Mrs Willis Harrs Jennifer Johnnie John Paulsen Scotch Grove Fay Haeussler Lancaster, Wis Monticello Ernest Parker Robert Moncrief Paul Hearn Glenn Jaeger Fairfield Larry Goodyear William Voldingh Cedar Rapids Shirley McCurdy Charles City Verne McCurdy Arthur Bohlken Barbara and Bruce Fred Bohliken Minnie Huibregtse Gail Patterson Henrietta Schnell Bellevue Ed Huibregtse

Four Presbyterian Circles Meet for Study and Fellowship

Four Presbyterian women's circles gathered Wednesday in four groups to discuss Indian American Study. Devotions titled Surrounded by Witnesses were led by various members. business meetings featured refreshment teams and hostesses across circles one through four.

William’ Balsiger Caroline Berry Earl Benedict D. P. Sutherland Charles Luett Herbert Balsiger Ray Adams Robert Aldrich William Fitzsimmons Ivan Reynolds Glenn Lambert Roy Taylor Claude Appleby Willard Yeoman William First James Maurice Elmer Coon Glenn Eilers George A. Rickels W. Russell Hunter M. J. Cass Hunter Irving Hintz John Wilcox Anna Hintz Arvil Tuel Fred Tunks Circle No. 4 Mr Lumpa Frank Williams L. V. Drexler Dick’ Collins LeRoy Page

Morley Baseball Practice Stages Freshman Lineup

Fourteen players reported for Morley baseball practice. Harry Arnold notes seven are freshmen incl Tom Hinrichsen Larry Kaufman Paul McConaughy Bill Ruhl Charles Vernon Allen Joslin Arnold Pye. Juniors Fran cis Conner. Seniors Darrel Horn Dick Blake Charles Holcomb Ron Findley.

Morley Harry Arnold Larry Catlett Blake Charles Holcomb Ron '‘Findley

Monticello News Notes and Visiting Arrangements

A lengthy social digest lists visits and kinship in Monticello and nearby towns. Mrs. Chris Hostert of Dubuque visited her sister Mrs. L T White. many relatives attended a 79th birthday dinner for Louis Pillard. family guests from Ohio, Des Moines, Washington DC, Peoria and Cedar Rapids are noted. The piece records travel to Iowa City for Stuart Sutherland’s studies and newborn twins Connie Jean and Carol Jane welcomed by sisters. Dr. Otto Senft’s family connections include Gunter AFB and Randolph AFB assignments.

Monticello Chris Hostert Dubuque L. T. White Otto Senft Susan Washington, DC Helen Barrack Dr. Senft Gunter Air Force Base Montgomery Ala Alabama Randolph Air Force Base Texas

Monticello News Highlights from Recent Week

Local winners and business changes noted include Mrs. Clayton A. Palmer taking a $75 Quiz Kids prize, Les Rickels and Kenneth Serbousek buying Herman Hoffman’s interest in a general repair firm, with Hoffman staying in heating and plumbing in the Locher Building basement. Cattle at Chicago markets noted top prices with Wilbur Cartano sending prime Hereford steers. Other items report deaths of Herman Harms and William Shelley, a Chevy station reopening, farm sales, and local residents pursuing training and business moves.

Les Rickels Kenneth Serbousek Herman Hoffman South Main Street Hoffman Locher Jones County Chicago Wilbur Cartano

Monticello Area News Buoyant Fishing and Fire Report

Community brief notes a fire destroying the Herman Hoffman blacksmith shop owned by Joe Meyer last Monday night. William Skelley of Monticello reports a 59 pound catfish catch three miles below the Wapsie power house. Toe Heeren loses a finger in a Franklin factory accident Thursday. Hutchison Ice Cream factory joins Borden company merger affecting Monticello and 26 others. 4 H club members Leona Behrends and Freda Balster win praise at the state fair demonstration. Donald P. Sutherland serves as Lovell State Bank assistant cashier.

Herman Hoffman Blacksmith Shop Joe Meyer William Skelley Monticello Wapsie Leona Behrends Freda Balster Castle Grove

Hayes Family Welcomes Seventh Child James John Jr

Mr and Mrs J J Hayes became parents to a son named James John Jr born Friday Sept 5 at their home. The baby weighed 11 pounds and is the seventh child in the family.

J. J. “Hayes Hayes James John, Jr Menno Monk

Local man breaks leg after tree fall. midshipman takes leave

Freddie Jones of the southern town section broke his leg when he fell from a tree he was climbing. Midshipman R Thomas from the Naval Academy at Annapolis is spending a month's leave of absence.

Freddie Jones R. Thomas Naval Academy At Annapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Watkins Vinton Manchester Independence Arlene Aldrich Raymond Bader Iowa Andy Doll Ridge Riders Fresh-Soph Cities J. C. Beeks Sam Reyner William T. Kehoes Kehoes Marcus Loren James Murray Mary Grace John West Katherine Frank Eiler, Jr Mgr Presbyterian Circles Jim Adams Jimmie Dick Adams Kathy Coggan Louis Pillard Robert Jefferson and Des Moines Mrs. Jefferson Frank Walkers Mrs. Dalco Yount Wilma Doris Yount Eugene Wink Sandy Ted Ernest McKinstry Oxford Junction Henry von Sprecken Janssen Peoria G. F. Felton Kent Ohio Robert Wahl Stuart Sutherland The University of Iown Iowa City Raymond Adams Pam Paul Vernon Gadient Connie Jean Carol Jane Janice Sheryl Gadient Edna Steuri Clayton A. Palmer George Carl Brazelton Farmer Canning Company John Rickels North Main Street Harold Severn Farmer Equipment Company Herman Harms John McDonald Hospital George Kurt Rose Marie Albers Lutheran’ Hospital Moline Cambridge Army Hospital Ralph Crim Standard Oil East First Street Russell E. Lux Hopkinton Equitable “ Life” Assurance Society Leslie Reade Shaffer Sweet Shop Monty X-Ray Childress Pearl Harbor Ford Motor Company John Griffin Houseman Foss Davis Men’s Reformatory William Shelley South Cedar Street Toe Heeren Franklin Factory Hutchison Ice’ Cream Cat Monticello Borden Company Hutchison Ice Cream Factory Donald P. Sutherland Lovell State Bank Bud Ted Oltman Robert Wilcox Kenton Lem Postel Jahry Stimpson E.J. Noble Albert Hutton Noble Farm Irvin Pete Haeussler John McDonalds Tom Shover Marshalltown Haeussler Donald Sutherland Emil Prull John Prull John G. Thomas Hogan Bros Mark Hogar Alonzo Hosford Henry Starr Charles Mix S.D Sacred Heart Church Charles Cramer Louis Stuhler University of Iowa William Henderson South Dakota Mr. Henderson Miss Drees Lyle Chadwell Henry Chadwell ACE Hardware Atasted International Harvester Therm Siegler
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