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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
4
The Monti softball second half opened with the Midgets beating Stahlers 4 to 3 and the Franklin Firemen dropping 8 to 7 to the Midgets. Johnny Eden powered the Lilliputians with a key double and Helgens drove in the winning run in the sixth. Franklin’s Eggers led a strong showing with three hits including two homers.
The DeMolay Red Shirts edged the Midgets 2 to 1 in a brisk five inning affair. Null scored the tying run after a long triple and error, while the Midget outfielder hit a solo homer in the first half. Helens limited the Red Shirts to four hits as Scherrer fanned one.
The Shomont club won the local kitten ball league championship by beating the De Molays 5 to 2 last Sunday. Reynolds pitched well for Shomonts and Scherrer fanned eleven as the Milkmen clinched the victory on a late double play.
The Marion Merchants faced Stuhlers and the DeMolays in a twin bill on the local field. The Grocers defeated the Tradesmen 16 to 2 in the opener, while the DeMolays won 14 to 8 after a slow start. John Smith hit two homers and a double for the Grocers, and Bud Hogan joined with a home run. Clark and Stabler combined for eight scattered singles and seven strikeouts for Marion. The second game mirrored the first in scoring and momentum, with Brooks held the Red Shirts to five hits and four runs through four innings before a DeMolay hitting spree produced eleven runs in one inning. Spooner was the top performer for Marion with a 3-for-4 night.
After several false starts County Line manager Dave Winans found a winning approach as Helgens Midget ace, ex-Northerners pitcher, turned the game with a fourth inning homer and strong mound work. Ellis Winans added a four bagger and two doubles, while Prult collected two doubles. South Pole rallied briefly to a 6 4 lead before the late surge.
The Monticello Yellow Jackets were routed 14 to 4 by the Cascade Reds after a slow start and weak pitching. Bowman pitched a one hit debut but gave up 12 hits and 8 runs by the fourth inning as Cascade hitters feasted. Ray Ferring powered the Cascade offense with a home run and a triple, driving in three Monticello runs while H Orr Klein D Orr and Bisenius added notable contact. Local fielding was sharp, but costly early mistakes and Cascade’s hitting pace decided the game.
A Federal Power Commission survey compares Iowa town electric charges as of January 1, 1935. Municipal plants marked with an asterisk. ranking numbers precede town names. Top listed rates include Hawarden West Liberty Strawberry Point and DeWitt among others with varied cents per kilowatt figures.
The second annual kittenball tourney is moved from Sunday August 4 to nights August 12 14 15 and 16 due to conflicting baseball games. Hauss Schuetz Rhatigan and Podhaski lead local committee work to ensure top entertainment. Entry is 3 per team with prizes 15 10 and 5. Sam Rhatigan secretary. Monticello.
The listing shows matchups for August including Franklin versus Midgets on Monday August 5 DeMolay versus Firemen September 7 North va East Farmer's League August 7 and Stahlers versus Franklin plus Shomont versus Midgets on Thursday August 8.
Lard and family spent Sunday in Pretovia with Albert Kula and Wes Holub parents. Roy Walmott moved goods into Raymond Powers’ vacated house. Julia Randall left for a week in Central City Waubeek and Paris. Chester Watters of Chicago vacationed in the Crosby home. Victor Holub and family were guests of Joseph Simmons Thursday. Frank Wilmott and daughter Sylvia visited Roy Wilmott Monday. C Rowley and Martin Paul hosted Central City guests Sunday. George Knott K D Sanders and Wm Mason visited Ray Garden home Central City Friday. John Kula family visited Louis Kula in Cedar Rapids Saturday. Fred Bolkin family from Monticello visited George Knott Friday. James Brassown moved goods to a farm south of town from Julia Rundell residence. Tony Baronek entertained relatives Sunday. guest of honor Mrs. Leonard Welhelm of Los Angeles.
Local churches plan worship across several congregations including Matthews Lutheran Center and St Josephs Catholic in Prairieburz. Services feature German and English readings at Reformed Church with two morning sermons and choir practice, plus Epworth League activities and regular Sunday School sessions through the region.
Church notices urge all to attend August services across Center Junction and Clear Lake congregations. Reports from Clear Lake youth delegation promise a 1000-strong gathering, with Epworth League reflections and mission festival plans at Wayne Zion Lutheran with English and German services and lunch.
Hopkinton net team defeated Monticello at home in an inter town meet. Monticello players included Aebi Corbett Maurice I Rhatigan J Eden Burris. Moats and Wilson beat Corbett Eden 6 3 6 2. Kirkwood Cummings beat Rhatigan Maurice 6 2 8 6. Burris Aebi won two sets over Ed Kirkwood Sires 10 7 6 0. Rhatigan Corbett beat Larkins Ed Cummings 6 2. Gertrude Reeve defeated Burris 6 3. A distant note mentions a December 1920 China earthquake.
Public notice from Jones County Iowa announces the appointment of Monticello State Bank as administrator of the Harry J Lang estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the district court clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa July 30 1935. Locher & Locher represent the estate.
Advertises for sale native dimension lumber posts cord wood and black wood with contact Amber Savings Bank or Adolph Schoon Amber.
A pasted mix of small ads and notices lists Harold Hogan visiting Maquoketa friends and various buy sell and service offers. Items include wanted second hand baby buggy and a 1925 Model T Ford Coupe for sale from Farmers Implement Company, plus abstracts from Jones County Abstract Company and a weekend bus tour to Chicago offered by Lawrence Bros of Anamosa. Also noted are auto upholstery services by Helmer Upholstery Shop and a card of thanks from the Schneider family for their grandmother's illness and funeral.
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