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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
4
Monticello surpassed Maquoketa 42-36 to extend its perfect Wa-Mac Valley run to seven games. Ron Benson led with 19 points, as Seehusen Newton and Willworth fueled the second half surge to seal the win.
Monticello freshman sophomores drop game 23 to 21 in overtime as Maquoketa’s Veit scores late to tie and win. Shelley leads Monticello with 11 points while Veit adds eight for the winners.
Farmers and townspeople recall Wilkens who ran the Monticello general store for about 50 years. The history includes nearby tavern and blacksmith, the cradle heirloom from Germany, and the store’s evolution from cord wood to a full inventory. The relic cradle, brought by Wilkens’ family, will pass to Adele’s daughter.
The article notes denatured or wood alcohol damaged piano keys turning white with water causing yellowing. It describes chemical effects on piano finishes and steps to restore appearance.
In a recent bulletin Pennsylvania assigned a value of 340 million dollars to its tourist business for the year. The figure reflects the state's assessment of tourism's economic impact and prospects.
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