Amphibious tractor helps rescue stranded machine near Olin
STATE HIGHWAY workers attempt to rescue a second tractor sighted near trees north of Olin on Tuesday afternoon using one amphibious tractor.
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Olin
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1965
Page
2
Earth slides sweep southern Jones county highways
Walking earth slides were common in southern Jones county Tuesday with giant patches of sod sliding onto highways. The scene was photographed north of Olin on highway 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Olin
Highway 38
Metal swans drift in park pond after high water in Wyoming
Aluminum like swans glide on a park pond while a farm implement lot in Wyoming holds elevators after Tuesday's high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Lonely boat sits in southeast Wyoming yard
A stubborn, unused boat sits in a quiet yard in southeast Wyoming as school children play nearby, a scene evoking resilience amid quiet activity and rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
District Court handles escapes and a new divorce suit
Several inmates pleaded not guilty to escape charges in district court with hearings set for habeas corpus actions. A divorce suit was filed by Raymond H. Payne against Verma Payne, seeking custody of five minor children. The area also reported widespread flooding with evacuations and multiple bridges out as record rainfall drenches Monticello and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Jensen
Edward Lechenby
Lester Vogt
John Rose
Jerry Leroy Hansen
Raymond H. Payne
Anamosa
Verma Payne
Exeter
Calif
Payne
Freeport
Otho G. Brokaw
Rose Alice Brokaw
Robert J. Miller
Otho G, Brokaw
Olin
Walnut Creek
Pioneer Creek
Sibbels Creek
Oxford
Claude Hamlin
Jones County
Monticello
Kitty Creek
D.L. Cassidy
Vanourny
Dubuque
VFW Poppy Sale Set For Saturday On Monticello Streets
Commander George H. Barnts of VFW post 1683 announced the annual Buddy Poppy sale on Monticello streets this Saturday September 25. One cent from each sale goes to the VFW National Home for Orphans and Widows of Veterans at Eaton Rapids Michigan which serves hundreds of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Barnts
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No
Monticello Streets
V.F.W. National Home For
Eaton Rapids
Michigan
McDonald Co Holds Ray Leytem for Merchandise Debt
A judgment of 472.69 plus interest and costs was awarded to A Y McDonald Manufacturing Co against Raymond Leytem doing business as Leytem Plumbing and Heating for merchandise supplied from January 13, 1961 to June 24, 1964. The Exchange State Bank also received 300 against Richard Eugene Franks on a promissory note dated November 7, 1964. Separately, a hearing on an escape charge for William A Alderman, a reformatory inmate, was set for 9:30 a.m. September 24. In the Heeren divorce case Karen Kay Heeren was granted a divorce from Glen A Heeren on a counter petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co
Raymond Leytem
Leytem Plumbing and Heating
Exchange State Bank
Richard Eugene Franks
William A. Alderman
Reformatory
Heeren
Karen Kay Heeren
Glen A. Heeren
County 4-H clubs mark national week observance
Four hundred plus 4-H members and about 100 adult leaders in Jones county will observe National 4-H Week September 25 to October 2. Each of 37 clubs will plan its own events while extension staff visit schools to discuss 4-H with fourth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Varlyn Fink
Fink
Tom Miller
Oxford Jct
Mark Zirkelbach
Center Jct
John Scheer
Lisbon
Steve Schlarmann
Monticello
Gary Sievers
Wyoming
Esther Inglis
Mary Hanken
Scotch Grove
Lois Eichhorn
Susan Brown
Anamosa
Carl Mardorf
Merle Ballou
Olin
Willis Fair
Pre-school for mentally retarded children to open in Monticello
A three day a week pre-school for mentally retarded children will begin Oct. 4 in Monticello. Sponsored by the Jones county Association for Retarded Children, instructor Mrs. William Corbin will teach from 9 to 11 30 a.m. Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays in the Corbin home with a limit of eight pupils. The school is state licensed for ages three to seven with prior medical and psychological evaluation required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jones County Association For
William Corbin
Corbin
Frida
Jones County Board of Education
Office of Special Education
Manchester
Jones
North Cedar
Town State University
Helgens to hold Poland China sale September 29
Ed L Helgens and Son announce the annual Poland China boar and gift sale for Wednesday September 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Monticello area farm six miles southeast of Monticello or two miles west of Scotch Grove. sixty head of big rugged boars and five gifts will be auctioned by H M Duncen and Louie Hanken with Monticello State Bank serving as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Ed L. Helgens and Son
Monticello
Scotch Grove
Helgens
H. M. Duncen
Louie Hanken
Rotarians hear talk on football at St Luke's church
Monticello Community high school's Dean Nelson spoke to Rotarians about football prospects. He noted losing eight starters on a seven man line and discussed building a new line as his 28 players learned under 165 pound front wall. Nelson highlighted recent wins 13-6 over Maquoketa Valley and 27-0 over Manchester and praised players during a Q&A. Bert Ballou chaired. Les Bulster presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Nelson
Monticello Community High School
Nelson
Maquoketa Valley
Manchester
Bert Ballou
Les Bulster
St. Luke's Methodist Church
Monticello FFA Dairy Team Earns Second at Sub District
The Monticello FFA dairy judging team placed second in the sub district contest at the Jay Slater farm near Olin. Team members Phil Specht 359 Kevin Miller 311 Harry Boots 306 scored 976, two points behind Manchester 978 with Anamosa and Maquoketa Valley following. Other Monticello members judging as individuals were Dave Plueger Martyn Shaffer Gary Janssen Stuart Gerdes Dave Tobiason and Bob Kehoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Dave Plueger
Martyn Shaffer
Gary Janssen
Stuart Gerdes
Dave Tobiason
Bob Kehoe
Wanda Eilers to be wed Herb Harris Oct 2
Bridal shower for Wanda Eilers of Monticello was hosted in Earlville. Attendees from Earlville Dyersville Monticello Manchester and Cedar Rapids joined the celebration. Wanda Eilers will marry Herb Harris son of Dale Harris of Earlville on October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Eilers
Earlville
Eldon Beyer
Bernadine Lann
Gayle Barton
Calvin Little
Monticello
Tim Gibbs
Miss Eilers
Herb Harris
Dale Harris
Dyersville
Manchester
Cedar Rapids
Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls 4-H Club Meeting Summary
The Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls 4-H club met at Shirlee Janssen's home on Aug 14 with 14 members answering the roll call Favorite Outdoor Meal. Demonstrations included How to Grill Hamburger by Vickie and Janeal Paulsen How Quality and Methods in Preparing It are Determined by Sara Paulsen and Baked Custard by Sharon Antons. Guests Mrs Neal Paulsen Jackie and Mrs Antons attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Sunshine Girls 4-H Club
Shirlee Janssen
Vickie
Janeal Paulsen
Sara Paulsen
Sharon Antons
Neal Paulsen
Jackie
Antons
Local Court Docket Summary of Fines and Costs
Phillip A. Specht forfeits $15 bond for failure to yield right of way. Ed Wenger fined $10 plus costs for disturbing the peace. Kermit Knutson of Delhi pays $11 and costs for speeding. Donald Anthony Hessing pays $7 and costs. John Yankovic case dismissed for false drawing and uttering of a check with checks and costs paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip A. Specht
Ed Wenger
Kermit Knutson
Delhi
Donald Anthony Hessing
John Yankovic
Saturday Deadline for College Student List
College students and parents are reminded that the deadline for submitting names for inclusion in the Express college list is Saturday, Sept. 25. A list of Express area students attending college will be published in a forthcoming issue. Information should include the student name, parents name and address, college, location, year in school and major or area of study.
Jaycees Hear City Plans From Monticello Mayor
The Monticello Jaycees held a Monday dinner meeting at Loop's restaurant where Mayor E. H. DeShaw discussed city administration and outlined future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Jaycees
Loop
E. H. DeShaw
Richland 4-H Club August Meeting Report
The Richland Boys 4-H club met at Dale Zimmerman's home with 17 members present. Mickey Herndon demonstrated Safe Gun Handling and Doug Schnelter demonstrated How to Plant Seedling Trees. The Jackson Wise Owls at Anamosa Farm Bureau building on August 12 named a spire in roll call, planned fair work, assigned schedules, and appointed committees. Demonstrations included Quick Pizza by Diane Hinz and Super Sandwiches by Brenda Remington and Connie Kennebeck. A talk on Proper Buying and Storing of Vegetables and Fruits was given by Karmen Hankemeier, Donna Mardorf and Karen Hartman, who also showed slides of their Maryland trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow Cornhuskers
Roger Kenny
Daryl Hanna
Glenn Lanpher
Wayne Willing
Wayne Willing Workers
Debra Streeper
Zana
Juanita Herren
Brenda Jacobs
Jennifer Harms
Christa Orcutt
Linda Shatz
Herren
Sandra Bronemann
Charlotte Tobiason
Richland Boys
Dale Zimmerman
Mickey Herndon
Doug Schnelter
Jackson Wise Owls
Jackson Wise
Farm Bureau
Anamosa
Diane Hinz
Brenda Remington
Connie Kennebeck
Karmen Hankemeier
Appreciation Days Jackpot Totals 650
Phillip Tuetken, chairman of the Appreciation Days, announced this week's jackpot at 650 dollars. The drawing is set for Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Monticello Community building. Last week Mrs. Ted Hollar of Monticello won 65 dollars. If the winner is absent, the check goes to 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Tuetken
Monticello
Ted Hollar
Tuetken
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