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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
4
Local sports notes cover perfect games by Eddie Scherrer in 1934 and Bud Reynolds, upcoming boxing plans for Jimmy Braddock and Max Schmeling, and a three team NL pennant race. Monticello lies second in the league standings as playoff talk tightens with games against Maquoketa and Bellevue possible.
Stuhlers defeated Franklin 6 to 5 in a late rally after Franklin led in the first inning. Cox and Kala sparked the Stuhlers with key hits and solid defense while E Kula limited Franklin after the opening frame. Schlitz F and K tied for the league lead with a 19 to 7 win over DeMolays, and a one game playoff is set Sunday for the second half title.
Playful youngsters at Henry Andrews farm in Ida county started a fire that quickly engulfed the house barn and corn crib. Oats and fodder were destroyed in the blaze.
Henry Helms owns a 134 year old issue of the New England Palladium dated September 17, 1802 from Boston. The paper features lengthy political debates, satire on Jefferson and Hamilton, shipads, auctions, a Cowley literary column, and a Cordial Balm of Gilead ad.
Kenneth Boekelman six year old son of Adolph and Mrs Boekelman in Franklin County near Hammonton tried to mount a bicycle. His right foot became caught in the spokes as the wheel turned fast. The toe was severed before bystander could intervene.
Members of the ladies aid in the Christian church in Logan Harrison county found a clever fundraiser by feeding threshing crews in the church basement. During two weeks they served noon dinners to 22 different crews totaling 45 men on one day and raised 91.90 dollars. Farmers praised the idea and supported the effort.
Nitwit Ned refuses to admit any involvement beyond a traffic mix up and only stops at crashes to push vehicles. He flees scenes citing human neglect, then pleads innocence when before the court. Iowa State Safety Council.
The Jones county fair features nine 4-H booths and a Farm Bureau display along with personal projects like two home made radios. Exhibits include Zimmerman Radio and Electric booth with radios and appliances, Balsters' washers stoves and refrigerators, Matthiessen Auto display, Helms' Studio photos, and products from Philco Maytag Hoover Skelgas Beery Mc Neill's. 4-H clubs present housekeeping booths and a story of hybrid corn farm display. Vaudeville by Lou Rosenthal and the Merry Whirl revue headline entertainment with a three hour night program. patrons enjoy a lively fair with continued performances tonight and Friday.
Marvin Johnson 22 of Sand Spring was severely injured when an ice cream truck driven by Julian Blake of Monticello struck him Saturday. He was dragged about 75 feet before being thrown into the road and then taken to Mon Ucello hospital with a fractured left leg and head, face, and hand lacerations.
In the September 10 Express the Dubuque Rhombergs fur company announces a movie star contest. One thousand awards from twenty to fifty dollars will be given to female readers. The firm, established in 1907, is among Iowa’s largest fur stores.
Mr and Mrs James M Macaulay and their son of Mount Vernon will depart September 15 for New York City. James M Macaulay will pursue a master’s degree in vocational guidance at Columbia University. He holds a leave of absence from his post as field director at Cornell College.
Messrs. James Maurice and Milton Langer were received as new members by the Monticello Rotary club last week on Monday evening. President J E Helserman gave the induction talk, outlining Rotary’s history in the United States and the responsibilities of both the club and new members.
Monticello friends of John W. Macaulay of Lisbon note his election as superintendent of the Legrand consolidated school. He succeeds after six years as Lisbon Public Schools principal. Mrs. Macaulay will head the Legrand glee club and direct drama in the school.
City approves ordinance authorizing Iowa Electric Company of Cedar Rapids and successors to build operate and maintain electric generation and high potential transmission lines within Monticello Iowa for twenty years. Provisions cover street work pavements excavations building moves and cost allocations with the mayor controlling routes and timing.
The district court in Jones county Iowa announces that a paper purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Lundon, deceased, was filed August 24 1936. September 21 1936 is set for final proof and probate at which interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted. Dated August 24 1936. Clerk See Byerly.
In Jones county Iowa a probate hearing is set for September 14 1936 at the May term to prove and admit the last will of John H Hagen Sr deceased. Interested parties may appear to show cause why probate should not be granted. Dated August 17 by the district court clerk. Coxsee Coxsee and Helserman attorneys for the estate.
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