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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1946
Page
3
Soils district commissioners elected sixteen township representatives to aid in conservation work. The newly elected farmers will serve as township chairmen, with commitments to complete farm plates and support local conservation efforts. Names such as Gino, Castile, and Greve are mentioned among the committees.
Hog price expert Lorenzen cautions farmers to read price trends daily and adjust marketing. He warns large runs can push prices down and urges moving hogs when the market can absorb them to avoid backs ups and later price breaks. Moderate marketing is key to stabilize returns.
Iowa State College horticulturist Larry Grove announces three new petunias named All America Selections for 1946 Colossal Shades of Rose Bright Eyves and Peach Red. The flowers cover a range from light pink to deep rose and include a bicolor rose and white variety._available in limited quantities next spring.
Fred D. McLaughlin widower transfers Lot 364 Railroad addition Monticello to Wm F Westhoff for love and affection. Emma H Ricklefs to Emil C and Louise Ricklefs joint tenants for love and affection. lots 40 41 4% Brad street addition Monticello with exceptions. Harry Newman husband to Bertha Newman for love and affection. Lou H Kaufman and Ethel M to Charles W Zimmer deed for love and affection. Lot 11 Shaw sub of part of lot 4 and ne% ne% of sec 10 84 4 in Anamosa.
Iowa State College livestock specialist Rex Beresford warns the cattle market faces a tough outlook with prices likely to drop as feed costs rise. He notes ample feeder supply in the Corn Belt may pressure steers and heifers, and says buyers who hedge on short sales could see lower prices while producers should monitor prices closely as declines begin and perhaps slow.
Castle Grove adopts proposal to move annual Farmers Mutual Insurance association meeting to schoolhouse No 2 at 11 am on Saturday. Amendment to Articles would approve school as meeting place though Monticello remains home office per Insurance Department rules.
January 7 1936 Monticello teams won both games. Junior high beat Manchester juniors 31-5 with Chuck Wright scoring 23. Senior high Monticello edged Manchester 28 21. Players Schoon Rodman Hobert Eden R Bene Reynolds Yeoman and Field starred. Violet Meyer wed Vernon Aldrich December 30.
February 12 report notes Art Kelley running about four miles west of Delhi with details sparse, identifying Kelley as the local resident involved in the morning event.
The article lauds readers for their deeds that benefit the community, praising everyday acts of kindness and civic-minded efforts that reflect the neighborhood’s character and credit.
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