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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
1
A biblical verse from Ecclesiastes vi contrasts a man who overflows with offspring and long life but lacks goodness and burial with an untimely birth. It notes the transient nature of life, vanity, and darkness enveloping a person whose name fades.
Hog prices have declined for two months as feed costs rise in Iowa. A corn to hog value ratio now stands at ten bushels per hundredweight, down from 20.3 last year. Corn climbs to 48 cents a bushel while soybeans gain five cents. The shift leaves farmers with little profit from hog production and reflects the volatile agriculture gamble.
Phillips Petroleum sank a shaft 2856 feet near Creston, started last November, and abandoned last week after reaching 42 feet in siliceous lime. No oil or gas showed. geologists say Iowa lacks oil bearing shale though pockets may exist. Earlier Monticello test on Grant Stambaugh land had similar results.
Monticello Boy Scouts sponsored by the Rotary Club seek funds for Waubeek camp costs of seven dollars per week. Older scouts can earn money by doing odd jobs for Monticello residents, with E H Huibregtse and Simon Locher coordinating. The aim is to allow the entire troop to attend as spring work opportunities arise.
The article notes a two cent per mile fare reduction for eastern railroads prompting widespread bus fare cuts, especially on long trips. It questions how far buses can lower rates while staying in business if they must pay a fair share of road maintenance costs borne largely by general taxpayers and railroads.
The piece cites Roosevelt's 1932 remark on fiscal restraint and argues life insurance firms meet obligations by paying policyholders, honoring beneficiaries, and employing workers. It notes $118 billion face value in policies, $33.3 billion paid in 1938, 250000 jobs, 7500000 insured workers, and $28 billion in assets, contending success should not be deemed criminal.
A Balster installs a large meat fruit and vegetable refrigerator case in his Scotch Grove grocery, complementing a refreshed interior. Presbyterian church plans resume services April 7 at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 10:30. Farm Bureau meets April 10 at the Sutherland home. speaker Louis Lorenzen of Olin with music by local artists. Neighbors visit Cass home for supper with Saxon Center Junction Byerly Babcock and Walker families.
Mrs Ethel Courtney of Cedar Rapids and daughter Evelyn Courtney Center Junction visited Mrs D C Sinclair last Sunday. Rev Hugh Robinson of Mount Vernon called in Scotch Grove. Scotch Grove Cemetery association met to discuss yearly business. 4 H club enters a basketball team in the county tourney at Anamosa.
A quirky Monticello page offers sales pitches for building repairs garages poultry houses and new homes with generous payment terms under PRA plus buy one get one sprout chock full of local color. It includes jokes about a gnu steak and a reference to famous brands and a cheerful call for information and party notices.
Community notes list a change of venue for the Oak Drive Community club meeting set for April 11 at Mrs August Ladehoff s home. The item reminds members to note the new meeting place.
Miss Hilda Hosch of Randolph Nebraska married Albert Leytem of Cascade in St Marys church with Rev Harold Ginter officiating. Attendants were Herbert Hosch and Irene Leytem. A breakfast at the groom’s parents and a Memorial hall dance followed. The bride wears navy crepe with white trim and white roses. the groom is a Cascade farmer. Also notes on Peter Weber death, parish plans, local injuries, and housekeeping stats for the Pullman company.
A dated catalog shows numerous used vehicles including 1938 Chevrolet DeLuxe Town Sedan and 1932 Chevrolet Sport Sedan, with 1937 Pontiac two-door touring, 1935 Plymouth DeLuxe Coupe, 1936 Dodge SWB Truck, and 1929 Ford Tudor among others. The list crosses brands from Chevrolet to Plymouth and Dodge with varied body styles and years.
Local auto dealer promotes a wide range of cars to fit different budgets and needs. Shoppers can compare brands and models as prices and financing options are highlighted to attract buyers seeking value.
Public notice announces Minnie Muller named executrix of Matt Muller deceased by Jones County Iowa district court. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk and claimants must present debts promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa March 27 1940.
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