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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
1
The article calls for an annual clean up in Monticello urging every resident to remove rubbish and litter from yards. It warns designated disposal sites may be supervised and promotes a tidier town to attract visitors and residents alike.
A Monticello chamber of commerce event hosted a fellowship dinner for local farmers aiming to entertain every farmer in the trading radius within a year or two. The auditorium was set for widespread invitations and community participation with tickets distributed to members and guests.
The description notes that fish served as the main course on the Monday night bill of fare. The brief item highlights the restaurant or event focus on seafood as the featured dish.
Monticello census efforts urge every resident to cooperate with enumerator Mrs. Lee Byerly this month. The note stresses accurate counting, city growth visibility, and inviting new residents and businesses to Monticello in Iowa.
Iowa Republicans favor Hanford MacNider as a leading favorite son candidate. MacNider, 59, has held public roles including secretary of war and U S minister to Canada and is active in American Legion circles. If the Republican convention deadlocks, he could be a viable alternative with strong agricultural and national issue credentials.
A shower was held for Amber Counte with Miss Lucille Siebels and Edwin Freese in Anamosa. The event featured dancing and lunch as they prepare for their upcoming wedding on April 23.
The report notes that nearly two thirds of the United States sheep and mutton consumption comes from regions north of Washington and east of Pittsburgh, while the area produces less than five percent of the nation's sheep, highlighting regional demand and supply imbalances.
The largest land mammal ever lived was named Baluchi in Mongolia by an American Museum of Natural History expedition. Its reconstructed skeleton suggests it browsed leaves more than 25 feet above ground, revealing remarkable height.
Church notices list Sunday school and worship times for St John’s Ev Lutheran, Sacred Heart Catholic, St Matthew’s Lutheran, St Joseph’s Prairieburg, Castle Grove Lutheran, Congregational, Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian Endeavor, Wayne Zion Ev Lutheran, and Zion Lutheran. Programs include German and English services, confirmations, Sunday schools, adult classes, choir rehearsals, and upcoming rallies and meetings.
The marriage of Miss Lucille Siebels to Edwin Freese will be solemnized at Wayne Zion Church at 10 39 am. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome.
Shouts erupt at a Demo dinner as Dea Moon records floor reactions and remarks from Vince Bal car. A smelt dinner sparks busy chatter about eight youths in the cleaning department and noted organizers. A cat named Tabby at Lambert's cafe basement and Sylvia Gutensohn's talent are mentioned alongside local politics and spring hints. The Ghent Treaty of 1814 is cited with delayed news. legal notices from Monticello Bank in 1938 discuss an Iowa estate case with April 30 hearing in Alamosa. archival clippings mix culture, politics, and probate matters.
In Jones county Iowa the district court holds an application by Monticello State Bank as ancillary administrator to interpret the will of Katharine Drees Lanigan deceased. The filing seeks construction of the will and involves numerous named heirs and spouses, with all interested parties notified.
The Monticello State Bank as ancillary administrator files in Jones county Iowa to interpret the Washington will of J T Lanigan and related estates. A hearing is set for April 30 1940 at 10 am in Anamosa courthouse to show cause why the application should not be granted. The notice lists numerous heirs and interested parties and invites appearance to contest or support the motion.
In regular session April 1 1940 Monticello Iowa council approved salaries for two years: city clerk and water superintendent 105 monthly. day marshal and street commissioner 320 monthly. night marshal 100 monthly. common labor 40 cents per hour. Appointed Ros Pearson day marshal, Wm Null night marshal, Dr T M Redmond health physician, J B Zimmerman cemetery board member, F L Jarrett janitor, William Sawyer firefighter with clock and lawn duties. Depository Monticello State Bank max 40000 bond 10000. The council planned a tour of inspection.
In Monticello Iowa, the council authorized notice for property cleanup, scheduled a beer permit review for Caroline Pater, and approved class B beer permits for Caroline Pater and Norbert Kuehl. The cigarette permit for Pater was transferred to 111 West First Street, pending sanitation and heat improvements.
Notice announces final reports and discharge applications in Jones county Iowa district court. Hearing fixed for April 25 1940 with appearances allowed to show cause. Documents include final report of Monticello State Bank as executor for Amelia Rabe and final report of George Ambuehl as executor for Nicholas Baer. Deputy clerk signatures noted.
Final reports and application for discharge of the executor in the annexed list have been filed with the district court clerk of Jones County. The court fixes April 20, 1940, for the final hearing and approval.
Public notice from Jones county Iowa states Minnie Muller is appointed executrix of Matt Muller deceased. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk sworn and in time. those owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa March 27, 1840. Locher & Locher represent the estate.
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