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The Monticello Express reports on a local event involving Weems and two other individuals. Officials in Monticello confirm details in a brief notice with names and a note of a planned action or outcome.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
1
The Monticello Express reports on a local event involving Weems and two other individuals. Officials in Monticello confirm details in a brief notice with names and a note of a planned action or outcome.
The Iowa legislature passed a bill boosting old age assistance from 7 million to 22 million dollars yearly, aligning with federal funds to support growing pension needs. The measure now awaits the governor's signature as opponents fade and a July 1 implementation nears, with about 56,495 pensioners and rising caseloads.
A report notes many children fail to meet perfect vision. some wear glasses but others lack appropriate care. Parents are urged to review eye exams, conserve existing vision, and act on findings to prevent indifference to vision health.
Farmers across Jones County anticipate a full spring contour farming program as planners note its practicality on rolling land. Moisture retention improves corn yields and erosion is reduced, with CCC camps boosting adoption and preparations already under way.
Farmers test hybrid corn from Sonex county and other brands to find the best fit for their soil. They report differences in yield and weed control, with some brands performing better on certain plots. Regular use demonstrates merit, and lime spreading remains a widespread practice.
Intramural action yields a victory for FFA as Monte Calendar and Maria lead scoring efforts. Maree and Sune contribute key plays in a tense contest.
Fragmented notes describe last home games and tournament build up. Players named Dick West and Mizz Luett appear amid chaotic school scene with shouted bets and cake ledgers.
A group named Future Teachers of America gathers for a chili supper organized by Arne Marie Ac and others. Officers include Dorethy Gerdes, Eve Lyn Harrna, and Mary Lea Leet as part of the newly forming local chapter led by chairmen.
A patriotic carnival Saturday featured gymnastic displays with white and blue crepe decorations. Performers included Jack Nazir Nick Clemers Legget and Bob Clark, with a girls group and soloists Helen McLazz Mary Lou Scott Audrey ami Wika Yount.
The Monticello high school's agriculture class taught by Frank Walker viewed a remarkable sheep with one head and two bodies joined at the shoulders and eight legs. Found dead, the animal was brought from the Flmer Sheppard farm near Manchester, drawing strong interest from students.
The piece applauds the tamblers for their disciplined practice and precision while noting the risk and effort behind seemingly simple stunts. It contrasts public praise with the quiet dedication of the team and credits their hard work.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a 1940s school page with references to Passengers, Freshman party, seating, and a long list of names and expenses. It mentions a vote and funds moved from Water to a general fund, with various staff labor and transportation costs, studio-like chatter, and scattered names.
The heirs and property owners in Jones county Iowa are informed that inheritance tax appraisers will assess the estate of WW deceased on March 15 1941 at 9:00 a.m. at the Anamosa courthouse. Persons may attend to object or comment on the appraisal of real and personal property listed in the estate. Inheritance Tax Appraisers Stel A Bones R A Cartano A L Remley.
The Monticello Iowa council met in regular session with all members present on December 2 1941 and adopted a resolution to authorize payment of claims against the city's funds.
Public notice announces the executor of Augusta FP Elise estate seeking claims against the estate. It names LW Lovell as executor and attorney for the estate, dated February 5 2962 in Inwa. It requests claimants file within legal time with the clerk of court.
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