Season closes with dinner at Poplar Heights club
The women’s golf season ends Tuesday October 5 with a dinner at Poplar Heights club where trophies will be awarded to winners.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
5
The women’s golf season ends Tuesday October 5 with a dinner at Poplar Heights club where trophies will be awarded to winners.
Funeral services were held in Tipton for Marion C. Hamiel 56 longtime judge of Iowa 18th district who died suddenly last Saturday Burial in Tipton Masonic Cemetery He was Cedar County attorney 1924 1931 served on district court bench since 1943 Survived by wife two sons two daughters a judicial vacancy will be filled by a Monday convention and ballots delayed in three counties due to his death He had been unopposed for re election
In Jones county District Court Judge Floyd Philbrick approved Harland Bieber's divorce from Althea Bieber. A writ of replevin favored Craine Furniture Co. against Kenneth and Linda Millard with bond set at $382. Bieber cited cruel treatment and lack of correspondence while he served overseas.
Mrs. C. M. Strawman of Anamosa was elected president of the Jones County Republican Women for the coming year at a Sept. 27 meeting in the Jones County Courthouse. The gathering, led by retiring president Mrs. Blanche E. Corwin, also chose officers including vice presidents Lee Crain Monticello F Shimanek Monticello Dreibelbis Anamosa Rawson Anamosa Hanken Monticello Davenport Anamosa Christensen Oxford Junction historian. Attorney James Bramwell Cedar Rapids spoke on campaign issues. Refreshments were provided by Oxford Junction and Monticello members.
Faust Skelly marks its fourth anniversary in Monticello with a two day celebration on October 1 and 2. Fred Faust owner promises free balloons and candy for kids and a bonus Ajax cleanser offer with 10 gallons of gasoline as Skelly Oil reps assist with the crowd.
Six cases were heard in Justice of Peace C F Shimanek court. Defendants include John Paul Dolphin Cascade speeding 10 dollars and costs James Reynold Simmons Monticello failure to control car 10 dollars and costs Esther Ely Nagel Monticello no operator license 10 dollars and costs Duane D Yousse Monticello no muffler 5 dollars and costs Leo Takes Cascade reckless driving 10 dollars and costs Bernard Paul Buel Monticello failure to control car 10 dollars and costs.
The Wetaka and Wakita groups of Camp Fire Girls led a candle light processional at the Public School auditorium for their annual fly-up. Twelve new campfire girls were scarred, led by Judy Raush and Lois Morrissey, with multiple Bluebird groups and guardians listed. Mrs. Agnes Wilcox introduced leaders and thanked retiring members before presenting swimming and life saving awards. The event closed with extinguishing candles and refreshments for attendees.
Four cases heard in the Justice of Peace Court of Ray Echternacht this week. Jerry Ray Pearson of Anamosa faced a muffler violation with a $10 fine and costs. Arthur Eugene Davis of Dubuque had driving while license suspended with two days in county jail and license suspension upheld. Dale Clark of Bernard failed to display 1954 plates with $10 and costs. Donald J. Pfeifer of Dubuque charged with truck speeding with $10 and costs.
Mr and Mrs Jack Smith report the death of Chris Egger of Bakersfield California on Monday September 20 He formerly lived in Monticello leaving the community in 1910 Two brothers Adolph Egger of Monticello and Fred Egger of Manchester survive
Fletcher Aitchison of Cascade is named instructor and program director for the Monticello Public Schools Veterans On-Farm Training Program succeeding Robert Patten who resigns to join Monticello State Bank. Eight years into the program, 160 World War II veterans have attended classes. 19 trainees remain as the eight year term ends next June.
About 90 members of the Jones County Beef Producers Association heard Carl Malone ex ISU extension economist warn of rising feed costs while advising efficient feeding as the path to profits. Directors Ernest Schnier and Dale Adams were elected to replace Wilbur Cartano and Ray Kurt. Mr and Mrs Arnold Jacobs attended Ed Helgens silver wedding anniversary.
The Monticello State Bank unveils a Farm Management department led by Robert D. Patten who comes from four years as the veterans on the farm training instructor. The service includes general farm management and appraisal with plans for a landlord tenant lease exchange. Patten’s office will be on the balcony after rear remodeling. the family resides at 322 South Maple with one young daughter.
Seven boys will become Bobcats at the Monti cello Cub Scout Pack meeting this Thursday at 7 p.m. New Cub Scout members receiving Bobcat badges include David Schlueter Dale Shafer Jimmy Locher Neal Becker Tommy Barnts Scott McLaughlin and Kenneth Kephart. New pack leadership elected earlier this month includes Cubmaster Dr Alvin K Jones Institutional Representative Frank Williams Assistant Cubmasters LaVern Eilers Orvin Yeoman Pack Committee Dr Robert Savage Alva Hinrichs Rev Charles Ellett Leslie Balster Floyd Kephart. Den Mothers for the year are Mrs Gerald Rohr Mrs Bert Loop Mrs Jack Maire Mrs Ivan Reynolds Mrs Kenneth Bradford and Mrs Robert Savage.
Mr and Mrs Howard Traver and their Ryan family were Sunday afternoon callers at the Ed Cox residence, sharing a brief social call with the host.
A 12-year-old Scotch Grove girl, Karen Lee Kelchen, died when a pickup veered off a curve and flipped into a ditch about 6:30 PM near the Eby's Mill bridge. Her brothers Gary 16 and Carl 14 were hospitalized in fair condition with arm, concussion, and other injuries. Funeral arrangements were set for St Martin's Church Cascade.
Joseph B. Clay district governor of Rotary's 191st district spoke to Monti cello club members during the annual visit. He outlined Rotary aims, noted 89 counties and 8,300 clubs, and described International programs including Rotary Fellowships funding over 1.5 million dollars for study abroad since 1947 with 606 fellowships in 57 countries.
Helgens Brothers hold an annual Poland China sale on Wednesday October 13 at 1 pm at the Fa Helgens farm. Forty purebred Poland China boars and ten gilts are listed for sale.
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