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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
1
The piece urges maintaining Christmas spirit in hard times, notes unemployment driving crime, questions what proportion of criminals will reform with prosperity. It discusses 3.2 percent beer content and debates for light non intoxicating wine, plus looming 72 new bills and looming influenza risk.
The Albia post office cost about $60,000 to build and the new site will incur janitor and utility expenses similar to those of the old quarters. The piece notes Uncle Sam’s $60,000 investment and questions the need for additional mail volume.
St Marys boys fell to Bellevue 15 13 in the opener. St Martins girls routed Zwingle 33 17 with M Margaret Faber scoring 28. St Martins boys beat Zwingle 15 12 as Lane and Hayes led the offense. Cascade ADs face tough foes next two weeks with Remus David and the Colored Giants on tap.
Attendance was small at the Scotch Grove Farm Bureau meeting but officers were elected: Director Lee Streets Vice chairman Mrs L J Schlemme Secretary treasurer W B Clark. Retiring county agent Lloyd Hudson attended and new agent Carl Smith began work this month. Hudson leaves for Algona.
Wyoming Miss Pearl Ritter spoke at the Jones County Schoolmasters Association on Reading in the Schools. Plans were made for a winter one act contest with eliminations in three towns the semifinals in January and finals at Monticello. The next meeting is set for Anamosa on January 18.
Carrie Mackrill of Onslow marks her 86th birthday with her sisters and family in Onslow. The piece notes her Iowa move from Cincinnati area in 1850, four sons and three daughters, surviving spouse J Z Mackrill, and grandchildren. It also lists regional community updates including school dismissals due to flu and local club activities.
The Zion Lutheran Sunday school plans a Christmas Eve service led by Rev. Herbert Groening with Holy Communion and the Gesu Bambino. Christmas Day services begin at 10 30 am. The M E church junior choir may present The Christmas Message on Dec 23 if gatherings allowed. The Just-a-mere club met at Roy Bender home with Somerset as the diversion. Farm Bureau ladies training at Oxford Junction featured Miss Fannie Gannon on Time Use in the Home with Wyoming Township attendees listed. Next meeting Jan 12 at Lyle Tompkins.
McNeill's Miss Dena Larkens had an appendicitis operation at Anamosa Mercy hospital last Saturday and is progressing well. Mrs. Frank Peckosh of Oxford Junction visited her sister Miss Mary Altman on Tuesday, who is slowly recovering from illness.
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed and a final hearing is set for December 23 1932 before the district court in Anamosa Iowa. The report of R P Clark administrator of the estate of Henry C Hoffman deceased is identified. Warren Rees clerk with deputy Lara E Hanna signs the notice dated December 8 1932.
Multiple notices announce appointment of administrators for estates in Jones County Iowa. Harry I Rodman is named administrator of CLIT L Matin deceased at Monticello with claims filing and debt payments requested. J J Locher attorney for George Billings estate in Anamosa. Probate of will files for William L Moore with January 10 1933 probate date set. Attorneys Doxsee Heiserman listed.
A sheriff sale is set for January 15, 1933, at Anamosa court house Iowa. The property is the southwest fractional quarter of section 6 township 85 north range 2 west containing 154 acres, owned by L A Oltmanns and Matilda Oltmanns. The action arises from a 1932 judgment in favor of A H Balster for $5155.95 plus $104.95 costs. Auction is to satisfy the judgment and accrued costs with rights of redemption.
By order of the district court W. H. Frazer Sheriff will sell at public auction on January 7 at 9 a.m. the William F. Crowley property in section 6 township 86 4W to satisfy two judgments totaling 7 735.28 plus fees and costs. The land includes 116.36 acres in 86N 4W with described tracts and an unpaid balance. redemption rights apply. Coxsee Doxsee & Heiserman represent the plaintiff.
Dr. Elwyn Patterson operates a dental practice in Monticello within the State Bank building. The office lists hours 8 to 6 and a phone number of 26, serving local residents with general dental care.
Dr George Albery veterinary surgeon and dentist announces 171 office and hospital one block north of the post office. Calls answered day or night.
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