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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1954

Page

5

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.

Poplar Heights Club

Funeral Monday For Dist. Judge M. C. Hamiel

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

Tipton Marion C. Hamiel 18Th Judicial District of Iowa Hamiel Tipton Masonic Cemetery Judge Hamiel Cedar County University of Iowa Jones, Linn

Divorce Granted and Replevin Sought in District Court

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.

Floyd Philbrick Jones County Craine Furniture Company Kenneth Millard Philbrick Harland Bieber Althea Bieber Bieber U. S

Mrs. C. M. Strawman Elected Jones County GOP Women Leader

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.

Jones County Oxford Junction C. M. Strawman Anamosa Republican Women’s Club Blanche E. Corwin Lee Crain Olin C. F. Shimanek Monticello Lewis Dreibelbis Merrill Rawson Scretary Bess Hanken Mae Davenport Bessie Christensen James Bramwell Cedar Rapids Bess Christensen R. E. Hill Blanche Cress George Shimerda Maeme Pasha Charles Sheldon Robert Barber C. H. Brown Lena Tatak Robert

Faust Skelly Service Station Fourth Anniversary

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.

Faust Skelly Monticello Fred Faust Ajax Faust Jim Gross Skelly Oil Company

Six Cases Heard In Shimanek J P Court

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.

Court of Justice of Peace C. F. Shimanek John Paul Dolphin Cascade James Reynold Simmons Monticello Esther Ely Nagel Duane D. Yousse Leo Takes Oscar Green Bernard Paul Buel

Blue Birds Hold Annual Fly Up Ceremony At Public School

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.

Wetaka and Wakita Camp Fire Wetaka and Wakita Judy Raush Lois Morrissey Bertine Loop Jlaudhe Locher Martha Edwards Cheryl Rhatigan Susie Schneider Beverly Bartels Beverly Schoon Mary Ellen Slife Lorene Catlett Judy Hogan Agnes Wilcox Bluebirds Anne Shirley Shelley Roddy Stead Imogene Schneider Bright Star Bluebirds Ray Slife Guardian Joan Null Sunshine Bluebirds Helen Bader Ben Messersmith Happy Bluebirds Betty Nieters Frances Bunting Merry Bluebirds Hilda Podhaski George Schmidt Helpful Bluebirds Anna Edwards Carrie Sutherland Cheschamay Lorraine Griffith Ida Kidwell Shebonda Helen Hoag Robert Durst Jane Corbin Ruth Schuetz Jane Perkins Dortha Wilkinton Wetaka Mollie Williams Beverly Brendes Cantewasta Elnora Husmann Marcella Morey Unaliyi Vivian Hamilton Ruth Ann Iben Owaki Horizon Club Gail McNeill Gwen Kuntz Idakata Horizon Club Bette Bender Augusta Appleby Okiluta Horizon Club Mary Kay Grote Patricia Hobert Carol Miller Barbara Null Janalee Bender Linda Mowrey Lorraine Catlett Nancy Landis Judy McDonald Mary Kay Ridenour Sharon Kay Scott Janet White Sharon Starks Diane Wilkinson Lynn Balster Joanne Ambuehl Kathy Craig Tamara Eden Carol Grote Bonnie Hollar Jane Maurice Jean McDonald Donna Pruit Susan Schneider Carol Ann Seehusen Margaret Locher Jeryl Goettsch Margaret Holmes Jackie Nichol Marijane Shover Judy Hollar Sharon Zubler

Four cases heard in Echternacht J P Court

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.

Justice of Peace Court Ray Echternacht Jerry Ray Pearson Arthur Eugene Davis Dubuque Dale Clark Bernard Donald J. Pfeifer

Former Monticelloan Dies In California

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

Jack Smith Mr. Smith Chris Egger Bakersfield Calif Monticello Adolph Egger Fred Egger Manchester

Cascade Man Takes Charge Of Vets Program

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.

Fletcher Aitchison Cascade Monticello Public School Robert Patten Monticello State Bank Aitchison Boyd Shannon Monticello Public Schools The Express Shannon State Board For Vocational Education

Two Monti Men Elected To Beef Board In Anamosa

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.

Carl Malone Iowa State College Jones County Beef Producers Association Anamosa Malone Richard Moe Williams ISC Animal Husbandry College Association Ernest Schnier Castle Grove Township Dale Adams Lovell Wilbur Cartano Ray Kurt Arnold Jacobs Ed Helgens

Bank Appoints Patten As New Farm Manager

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.

Bank Patten Monticello State Bank Robert D. Patten Monticello Leas James Maurice the Express Jesup Iowa State College Ames Waverly South Maple Street

Seven New Cub Scouts to Receive Bobcat Badges

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.

Monticello David Schlueter Dale Shafer Jimmy Locher Neal Becker Tommy Barnts Scott McLaughlin Kenneth Kephart Alvin K. Jones Frank Williams LaVern Eilers Orvin

Traver Family Visits Ed Cox Home on Sunday

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.

Louie Bader J. L. Bader Justin L. Woock Dubuque Howard Traver Ryan Ed Cox

Two Boys Hurt As Pickup Flips Into Ditch Near Scotch Grove

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.

Scotch Grove Karen Lee Kelchen Andrew Kelchen Eby’s Mill Carl Mr. Kelchen Jones County Lewis Dreibelbis Kenneth Carter Ketchen Gary John McDonald Andy Kelchens Timber School St. Martin’s Church Cascade St. Martin’s Cemetery Till-Didesch Funeral Home Karen Lee St. Martin's Church

Rotary District Governor Visits Monti Cello Club

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.

Rotary Joseph B. Clay Monticello Club Gov. Clay Clay Rotary International

Helgens Brothers Poland China Sale Set

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.

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. L. Pearson James F. Zimmerman Wanda Zumbrunnen Blanche FE Corwin Robert John Miller Ford George Henry Bohlken Edward Husmann Plymouth Esther M. Miller Chevrolet Allen A. Graf Lions Club Fair Workers of the Lions Club Chester Condit Louis Freese Bob Patten Col Ray Fluckiger John McDonald Hospital Joseph Felton Robert DeWald Frank Lux John Bertling Sutton Owen Wallruff Jackson County Public Hospital M. C. Hamiel GOP Mrs. Strawman Shimanek J.P. Court Express Photo Blue Birds J.P. Court of Echternacht Monticelloan California Black Panthers Cascade Man Expess Cub Pickup Deen Andy Kelchen Helgens Poland
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