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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1964
Page
2
Attorney Frank Shimanek, appointed after Rex Schrader’s resignation, runs on the Republican ticket for both short and long term County Attorney terms. He faces no opposition on the Republican side but is opposed by Democrat Robert R. Beckmann of Anamosa.
In Fairview a Johnson car was pushed down the highway by an impact though Newhard turned into his drive and escaped direct involvement. Both Newlin and Johnson cars were declared total losses as Highway Patrolman Kenneth Carter investigated Wednesday morning. A second incident about 10:20 a.m. Monday east of Anamosa on Highway 64 involved Royal A. Russell attempting to pass a truck with a portable hog house. The Russell car struck the hog house, pushing it into the truck cab. no injuries or charges were reported.
Monticello dealers open three showrooms with at least 15 new 1965 autos on display this Thursday and Friday. K & P Chevrolet Olds Co hosts Chevrolet models, Rambler Buick Pontiac Tempest appear at Mc Laughlin Motors, Freese Motors showcases Ford Mustang Falcon Thunderbird Mercury and Comet. Owners host walks readers to up front ads list Ford B-5 Mercury C-1 and other model notices.
Roy A. Miller of Monticello Monday was chosen honorary fund drive chairman for the Jones county Retarded Children's Assn. The drive starts in November under Bernard Kuriger who says Jones and Cedar counties will operate separately this year. Miller, state representative and fall senate candidate, leads a $3,000 goal. Last year Jones county raised about $2,500. A house to house campaign is planned to support seven special education schools for slow learners and retarded children with state and county funds.
Scotch Grove Sunshine 4-H girls choose Balster grocery store window for their display. Scotch Grove Cornhuskers meet at home of co leader Arthur Husmann to map plans. Boys aiding are Ron Wright Jim Janssen and Jerry Husmann all club officers. Sunday visitors at Ed Janssen home include Dick Miller Cedar Rapids John Janssen Sr Monticello and Bob Marsh family. Linda Janssen returns to school after missing days from a fall. Jim Wright and Mr Mrs John R Wright arrive home from Battle Creek Michigan.
A total of 15 509 pounds of surplus commodity foods were distributed in Jones county during August by the county social welfare department. Of 995 eligible individuals, 824 participated. Foods distributed include dry milk 1400 pounds, rice 616 pounds, beans 1104 pounds, flour 2930 pounds, and corn meal 1285 pounds.
A list shows item names with quantities or price-like figures including butter 1251 cheese 1139 lard 884 rolled wheat 912 chopped meat 1630 peanut butter 486 grits 165 beef in natural juices 1707.
Political candidates for state and national offices will be invited to attend the Jones county teachers dinner in Monticello on October 28. The invitation plan was approved by the Jones county Education Assn council last Thursday and includes James Bramwell John Culver Roy Miller Howard Tabor John Holmes and William Reade. Delegates to the assembly were named and the council adopted its annual budget and program agenda.
The Jones county Board of Supervisors passed a memorial resolution for Geo F Specht longtime county auditor 1933 to 1965 honoring his faithful service and expressing sympathy to his family. The resolution notes his long tenure and dependable work for the board and office.
B L Anderson Inc of Cedar Rapids won the Jones county secondary road surfacing contract with a bid of 1.63 dollars per ton for Class A crushed rock. Total bid 124 378 78 for 67 306 tons covering 5 75 miles of surfacing and 175 56 miles of resurfacing. Other bidders included Concrete Material Cedar Rapids and De Wess Pothoff Marion.
Frant Goettsch of Monti cello joins 35 member Old Gold Singers at the State University of Iowa. Robert Behrends, also of Monticello, pledges Delta Tau Delta. Robert Barrack of Hopkinton pledges Beta Sigma Psi at Iowa State. Two Monticello area students enroll in 6 week automation training at IBM in St Louis, David Arduser and Mike Holub.
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