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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1930

Page

7

Interesting Iowa amendment and state road plan sparks debate

The article details a proposed bond issue of 100 million for completing Iowa’s primary road system and outlines Primary Road Number 3 extending to Nebraska City, Nebraska, via Fort Madison Farmington Bloomfield Centerville Corydon Leon Mount Ayr Bedford Clarinda Shenandoah Sidney. It notes the need for congressional approval for a Missouri River bridge and mentions a related bridge project and a Nebraska handling issue. It also covers a Peterson Clay county musical event, a tight race for state secretary of state candidates, a bequest fund at Iowa Wesleyan, a Guthrie county sheep incident, and a Des Moines meeting on automobile liability versus fire losses plus a Cedar Falls Preston wedding event.

Fort Madison Farmington Bloomfield Centerville Corydon Leon Mount Ayr Bedford Clarinda Nebraske City Towa Nebraska Iowa Towa Supreme Court Des Moines G. C. Greenwalt W. E. G. Saunders Emmetsburg John M. Hazlett Mason City Charles Hindley Clive Greenwalt Saunders Mahaska American Legion

Society and Club News Highlight Local Gatherings

Social notes record Mrs. Harrison Lubben hosting the Tarry Awhile club with 18 members playing 500 at three tables. Rebekah lodge and Delta Dek groups meet at Maples Inn and at homes with bridge, dinners, and guest prizes. Jun 17 plans for Miss Edna Behrends wedding and a Laurel Montana marriage, dancing party at Monticello Country Club, lawn parties, anniversaries, and birthday celebrations detailed with attendees and hosts. Mature soybean hay noted as superior dairy cow feed compared to immature bean hay.

Harrison Lubben Tarry Awhile Club Herman Zubler Noble Grand Club Rebekah Lodge Maples Inn Caroline Schoenhut Tom Hamilton Delta Dek Bridge Club O. F. Dorland Cedar Rapids Joe Barron A. T. Madsen Charles Suett William McKee Monticello William Corbin Dorland

Monticello Gas Franchise Sought By Skelly Oil

Monticello Iowa city council approves special election for a twenty five year gas franchise to Skelly Oil company. The ordinance allows construction of a gas plant and distribution system and sets service standards rates and penalties with a July 30 1930 election.

Monticello Iowa Skelly Oil Company Montivello Iona Towa Corporation City of United States

Weed Killing By The Use Of Chemicals

The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railway announces a new weed killer that targets quack grass and other weeds without harming crops or livestock. Developed at Town State college with Milwaukee road funding, it will be applied on about 11 200 miles of right of way using 2 500 000 gallons this summer. The spray is non inflammable and non poisonous and may boost egg production for hens.

Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railway Company Town State College Milwaukee Road

Anamosa Short News Items Highlight Local Visitors and Golf Victory

Mr and Mrs CG H Anderson of Brush Colorado arrived in Anamosa for a visit noted as the passing years resting lightly on Henry once head of the Anamosa post office. Miss Bertha Remley of Seattle visited with her brothers before continuing an eastern tour with Seattle teachers and a family member. Anamosa won a golf match at Marion by four strokes over the strong Marion team with a 3318 to 3223 score set by Anamosa golfers consolidating a steady victory.

Monticello Jeanette A. Callison Laurel Montana William E. Page Billings Page Northern Pacific Railroad Dora Brucks CG. H. Anderson Brush Colorado Anamosa Henry Bertha Remley Seattle Wash Miss Remley Seattle Marion Pty Mites Wetal Anam 3A

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