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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
4
Monti lost to Delhi 23 to 21 with a disputed fourth quarter basket that could tie the game at 23 all. Officials consulted on whether a tie or Delhi win stands, while Monti fans see a promising season ahead.
In Iowa town schools showcase history cartoons on early America and classical models. Students build catapults and relief maps while awards list top juniors to seventh grade scores and a Christmas room decorating plan. Verle Ringgenberg travels from Lytton to Omaha after his California flight.
The Sacred Heart girls opened the 1937 basketball season with Farley, losing 43 to 11 in a hard fought game. Lambert scored five, Fothergill and Wolfe excelled at guard, Herring led Farley with eight, Nordman and Fothergill hit baskets freely, Stoll and McKeever guarded well and Keller contributed eight for Farley.
Mrs. Hugo Lutz dies in November after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Church with burial at Riverside Cemetery attended by local family and friends.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Lutz leaving a vacancy in a devoted family. Funeral services are planned for Friday at the Presbyterian church in West Union and Saturday at St. Matthew's in Monticello. Rev. Adix and Dr. Fritschel will conduct, with interment at Oakwood cemetery.
Troop 49 of Monticello will canvass the town next Monday night between 7 and 9 to collect toys for the Welfare League. Any toy no matter its condition will be accepted and repaired if needed. A partial canvass last week yielded many donations and the Scouts aim to collect more to help a child receive a toy, book, or doll.
The column offers shopping tips for holiday buyers with diverse local ads. Highlights include razors at Palmer's Walzreen, Long's Department Store candy, McNeill's Hardware sleds, Diamond Bros cranberries, Rickless' Dry Goods sani tary smoking stand, Stahler's five department sale, Maytag washer at Balster's, Matthiessen's auto supply Ford interest, and fashion finds at The Smart Wear Dress Shop. The Davenport Democrat notes labor group dynamics in a political aside.
Monticello VFW Post 1683 launches a citizen petition drive to keep America out of war. Veterans urge Congress and the president to adopt a defense plan ensuring national security and peace, seeking 25 million signatures nationwide.
Final reports and discharge applications for executors guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed. The hearing is set for December 20 1937 at 9:00 AM in Anamosa Iowa before the district court. The Monticello State Bank administrator of Kasper Friedli deceased appears among the listed estates.
District court of Jones county files a document purporting to be the last will and testament of John W. Hoult deceased. The court sets December 27, 1937 for final proof and probate with interested parties invited to appear and object if needed.
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