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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1945
Page
2
Pvt Rex R Campbell describes army life in the Philippines from Dec 16 letter to Monticello relatives. He recalls fox holes rain and shelling with a Jap sniper nicknamed woodpecker Charlie and the relief of Filipino civilians aided by the army.
Meo aml Mrs William igethou and Wallace were guests of the A D Fleeshart home at Anainosa on Saturday.
Mrs. Robert Mullen entertained her bridge club Friday evening with two tables of contract bridge after a 7:80 dessert. High scores went to Mrs. John Shover and Mrs. Larry Robertson. guests included Mrs. M. J. Wham and Mrs. Joe Barron.
The Iowa Poll reports 92 percent support extending the $500 property tax exemption to World War II veterans and 83 percent back a $1,000 exemption for World War I veterans. Opinions vary by veteran status with 53 percent overall supporting the WWI increase, and opposition citing equity and tax impact concerns.
New Jones County AAA committeemen and alternates certified by the Monti cello office. The county slate includes Lorenz T. Lorenzen Wyman Ray D. Sanford Scotch Grove Harold Larson Anamosa Alva B. Streeper and Henry P. Hughes alternates. Township lists name new members in each area with several Anamosa Monticello and Olin entries.
The snippet lists numerous individuals by name and town across Cascade Scotch Grove Center Junction Washington Monticello Langworthy and surrounding areas. Names include George A. Allen John W C Kinler Howard Mackey Joe Pieper Arthur Engelking Louie Hartwig Henry Hughes Dennis Cullea Carl McLees Herman Morrison and others.
Herbert Braasch of Reinbeck claimed he had not shot a crow in 30 years yet proved otherwise by taking down eleven crows with a single 316 gauge shotgun. Farmers around Reinbeck were killing crows for a 10 cent bounty, earning Braasch $1.10 from the day’s catch. A Knoxville insurance man was out on New Year’s rounds greeting locals.
A Knoxville resident recalls an old family New Year tradition where a lady gives two bits to the first person who enters the home. The giver keeps the coin, believed to bring good luck to both parties. The tale highlights luck tied to generosity and custom. Another tale from Indianola by Pas Sarchett describes a fox hunt with Don Stewart and Howard German. after a shot, two foxes were found, suggesting an unexpected outcome.
Sports enthusiasts in Ventura built a 90 foot toboggan glide with a long runway to the lake. A hill steps and a warming house were added as the community promotes the project. Joan Jacque visited Mount Carroll Illinois as a guest of Lois Burrack.
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