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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
1
Official notice from Jackson County Iowa published under act of March 8 1879. The Monticello Express announces a legal matter classed as second class and notes weekly publication by editors and proprietors Chas A Doxsee.
A brief survey of 1934 conditions across nations. The United States faces unrest amid Roosevelt policies and NRA debates. Germany under Hitler tightens church control and prepares for future conflict. France and Britain confront economic strain and trade tensions. Poland resists German expansion. Denmark complains over British trade impacts.
Legislative notes discuss liquor control provisions for state stores and local option fights. The article predicts passage of a liquor bill within twenty days and notes tax bills and relief funding debates. It mentions a two million dollar relief need and probes Republican gubernatorial prospects amid ongoing committee activity and candidate conferences.
Britain agreed to take at least 62 percent of Danish bacon imports but cut to 17 percent versus 1932 quarter. Denmark sought Germany next, yet failed to win demand amid tensions. The passage argues for new trade treaties and broad tariff changes, with wider reciprocal bargaining among nations.
The Jones county district court has drawn petit jurors for the January term and they must appear at the courthouse at 10 a.m. January 29. Listed jurors come from Monticello Anamosa Scotch Grove Center Junction Onslow Wyoming Oxford Junction Martelle Mechanicsville Cascade and other towns with multiple residents named.
Twelve grand jurors were selected to serve the Jones county district court for 1934. Those summoned to appear at the courthouse in Anarresa include Monticelo G. Tr en, William Balsives, Jacob Deliv Center Junction, CL Mr. Holst, UH. G. Manuel, Anamosa A. W. Preston Martelle A. H. Newman, Olin E. R. Byerly, H. W. Taylor Onslow John Hanna Oxford Junction Frank Powelka Wyoming C. F. Saxon. Also noted is a scarlet fever epidemic in Fife Scotland filling hospitals and sending many victims to other cities.
William A Beaver a longtime Ida Grove blacksmith who began at age 12 has shoeed horses for over 50 years. He recalls 100 horses a day in the old days and once handled circus horses for Ringling Brothers in 1882 including File Maker and Jupiter.
George Pohemus of Ames Story County reports a new bee-keeping method he says boosts profits by killing off his colonies each fall to conserve honey for winter. He buys new colonies yearly and notes yields of 407 pounds per colony this year, with one at 520 pounds, compared with 200 pounds last year.
Mrs. I M Canada of Kiron Crawford county acted quickly when two men robbed the Canada drug store. As the crooks restrained Mr. Canada she retrieved her gun and fired several shots as they fled down the street. The robbers escaped with $60 but missed a larger sum.
Ray Winter a CWA employee in Webster City Hamilton county was injured when a large chunk of frozen ground blasted loose from behind a building. The rock solid dirt struck his right leg below the knee causing a double fracture four inches below the impact site. He collapsed after momentarily rising.
In Des Moines Wilburt Marks aged 23 was accosted by two men outside a drug store who forced him into his car and ordered the motor, then dumped him and shot him in the back leaving him critically hurt.
South of Atlantic Cass county resident Nels Petersen lost a billfold with 265 dollars. After searching many places he checked a load of feed he had ground and found the billfold and money in the center of the pile. The finder says relief and gratitude followed the rediscovery.
J A Beck of Sac City keeps 5 as his auto license number for the seventh year in a row. He loves the figure 5, has five children and five grandchildren, two daughters born on March five years apart, and his wife’s birthday falls on the fifth day of the fifth month.
Monteyuma grocer Frank Brownell claims a Ford car he owned had a radiator leak years ago. He says he stopped at a house where men were shingling a roof with asphalt shingles and took a piece of material from the scene.
A tramp in Sheldon faces jail after a brief standoff and release on promises. In Doon a sand pit dispute with Mayor Penning leads to arrests and a court-backed continuance. In Pocahontas an 88 year old man prunes trees and climbs like Tarzan on his birthday, proving agility belies age.
The state provided gifts across institutions including wards and penitentiary inmates. A large order covered three and a half tons of candy, five tons of nuts and hundreds of toys, along with the usual holiday dinner. For the first time in years Fort Madison inmates could receive gifts from outsiders with restrictions.
Frank Odell of Bancroft in Kossuth county presented a rabbit with two long upward curved horns about two and a half inches each. The horns are hard bone-like outgrowths from the forehead, drawing wide interest in Bancroft among those who have seen such a creature.
Burns Lodge 173 A F and A M held its regular officer installation last Tuesday in the Masonic Temple with about fifty members and visiting masons present. Past Master John Perrine presided. Hartley Wilkinson acted as marshal. Officers installed include Worshipful Master Harry Ireland and senior deacon Ben Cotton. A past-master ring was given to Neal Hayden. Also noted is a local hospital patient convalescing and several social visits. An optometrist advertised free eye examinations in 1934. Mrs Noble and Miss Florence Noble attended the Cedar Rapids wedding of Miss Mary Louise Hickok and James L Turnbull with service at Coe College.
Richland Center guest Mike Yossi of Fort Riley Kansas visited in the home of Mr and Mrs John Yossi and stayed with Cedar Rapids friends on New Year s day. Mr and Mrs John Schweitzer Sidney and Janaan were guests at a family dinner in Monticello New Year s day. Mr and Mrs Paul Guyan were surprised at their home last Friday evening for their twentieth wedding anniversary. Neighbors and friends arrived with baskets for dancing. Mr and Mrs Don Harter of Iowa City visited the Buol home last week. Mr and Mrs Will Balsiger and family joined a New Year s day dinner with Mr and Mrs Andy Smith of Delhi.
Details show total project costs of 245702.70 with Lauritzen Construction Co as general contractor and extensive purchases from Robbins Electric Bailey-Reynolds Lyon Metallic and others for lighting, clocks, chairs, window shades, and plumbing. The new building opened September 8 1924 under superintendents Shelly and Mahannah with a long serving janitor William Sloan starting his 45th year in 1933.
Miss Mabel Fraser spent late week in Rolfe returning home New Year’s Eve with Miss Fern Flippin and Clyde Fraser. Mrs. Henry Eden and family host Dorothy Eden a nurse from Chicago visiting. Anamosa trio visited the Aitchison home. Carl Mardoff’s family welcomed a baby girl born Dec 28 at home. Nurse Luella Oltman visited her parents. Genevieve Kuriger’s shower hosted by Kuriger family. Margaret Hicks of Detroit visiting grandparents E G Hicks. Woellert family mourns sister-in-law Lou Robinson at Manchester funeral. Weather shifting with snowfall, then fair, now rain and sleet making roads treacherous.
The Royal Neighbors announce their next regular meeting for Tuesday evening January 9 with all officers and members urged to attend to discuss plans for installation. Mr and Mrs Eldon Rohn of Cedar Rapids were dinner guests last week Wednesday at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs W Rohn, who had arranged Christmas day dinner but were recalled to Cedar Rapids on Christmas Eve.
Four day engagement begins Friday January 6 featuring Design for Living with Gary Cooper Miriam Hopkins and Fredric March. January 9 10 and 11 The Very Private Life of Henry the Eighth stars Charles Laughton. January 12 Dinner at Eight with Marie Dressler John Barrymore Lionel Barrymore Jean Harlow and Wallace Beery noted with regular prices.
An old advertisement urges avoiding soda as it disturbs digestion and causes gas. It promotes Adlerika as a better remedy for gas or sour stomach and claims one dose purges bowel poisons. Palmer's Popular Pharmacy.
House heating notes urge cold weather insulation and remind it is never too late. A job with Bonny Blue and Red Owl coal cars in transit promises delivery when they arrive. The piece ends with a quip about trombones in telephone booths and a line about nudists and pickpockets.
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