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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
1
A local school of Jones County laments falling birthrates and warns of a dwindling future. The writer cites census trends, school enrollment declines, and advocates larger families as the nation’s backbone, urging wealthier classes to forego pleasures for future generations.
The piece laments couples who forego children and grandchildren, arguing that raising a family yields lasting blessing in old age. It urges young couples to consider family as a source of joy and fulfillment in later life.
A man who posed as a Salvation Army solicitor was exposed as an impostor in a neighboring county last week. He was jailed 25 days after failing to pay a $25 fine and costs. Citizens are urged to verify credentials before contributing to door solicitors and to ensure funds go to the intended organization.
Monticello welcomes incoming teachers for the new school year. Parents are urged to extend fellowship, learn teachers' concerns, and assist as surrogate parents to support students. Familiarity with teachers and collaboration are encouraged to enhance the教育al program and student engagement.
Lucille Amber Girl Englehart married Jay Joslin son of Glenn Joslin and Mrs Joslin of Stone City on Saturday August 24 at 11 am officiated by a justice of the peace. The bride wore blue triple sheer crepe and white carnations highlighted the wedding. The couple were attended by Leroy Taylor and a Sunday dinner at the bride’s home honored the newlyweds.
Mrs Ursals Hein and Mr and Mrs Verne Norton of Dubuque stayed with Mr and Mrs William Buol last Sunday. Anne Marie returned home after several days with the Buols. Fritz Rube of Monroe Wis visited John Yossi. Paul Allen and family returned from the Black Hills. William Buol family spend a few days in Sheboygan Wis with Cap Buol.
Five year old Way Grady known as Grant has undergone three operations in seven weeks for a ruptured appendix and will return soon for a fourth. The note ends with a Want Ads plug to buy or sell.
Miss Helen Downs daughter of Mr and Mrs John Downs married Doran Flannagan son of Mr and Mrs W P Flannagan at the Hopkinton Methodist parsonage on Sunday Aug 25 at 2 pm in the presence of close relatives Rev H W Hewitt officiated. The couple will reside in Hopkinton where Flannagan works at Beitz Food store.
Notice to interested persons of final reports and discharge applications for the estate of Florence Rene Hoag deceased. Final hearing set for September 7 1940 in the district court of Jones County Iowa. Harry A Hoag named administrator. W L Pearson clerk. Aug 26 1940 Anamosa Iowa. 8-2
The Town Clerk of Cascade Iowa invites sealed bids by 8 00 p m on September 9 1940 for 8000 in Cascade sewer bonds to fund part of a sewer disposal plant. Bonds dated August 15 1940 mature 1000 each year 1941 1948 with interest May 1 and semi annual thereafter. General obligations secured by ad valorem taxes under Iowa Code 6125. Purchaser to be chosen by highest cash bid at council meeting.
Administrator appointed by the District Court of Jones County Iowa for the estate of Ernest E B Shelley deceased all creditors must file sworn claims with the Clerk and debtors must pay promptly to the administrator Dated at Anamosa Iowa August 1940 Monticello State Bank Administrator Coxsee and Heiserman Attorneys for Estate
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