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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express, Monticello Iowa, entered Nov. 4, 1087, at the post office in Monticello under a March 8 1879 act. Official paper published weekly on Thursdays by J. W. Coxsee and Chas A editors and proprietors.
Editorial reflects pacifist sentiment in Congregational circles while denouncing war and urging defense of country. It cites Gov. William Langer’s political comeback under North Dakota tensions, critiques Hitler and Germany, and notes rising alcohol price protests amid economic strain and unrest.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette item notes women aged 36 to 43 are least prone to car accidents while implying their 17 year old sons are most likely to drive, reflecting parental risk patterns.
Dr. G W Dryer of Van Uit University spoke in Chicago arguing the New Deal will fail, pointing to European experiments in France Germany and other nations. He warned that sweeping government control may not yield economic recovery and cited mounting costs to the American people as funds are spent without results.
Unclear readable text references water, hotels, and a person named Neen with scattered phrases. The visible content does not form a coherent event or report with identifiable dates places organizations or outcomes. No concrete facts to summarize beyond fragmented mentions.
A jittery note urges residents to guard against theft by keeping garage doors closed, cars inside, shades drawn, and mall flyers from attracting burglars. It emphasizes recognizing signals that indicate a home is unoccupied.
The Northwood Anchor urges drafting all industry and business like soldiers and nationalizing armament factories. It argues no profits during war and equal pay for public officials to soldier wages. The piece warns progress is hard while opportunities exist for wealth from conflict.
The Alvona Advance quotes Mr. Kraschel denying charges that the sales tax is a replacement tax for the PLO. The report notes opponents who previously denounced the tax two years ago now facing criticism from aligned groups.
Local clergy push back as theater owners hint at reintroducing risqué films. Community leaders warn against indecency as debates flare over morality, censorship, and public standards amid circulating rumors.
A distorted OCR passage mentions elections and candidates with garbled phrases about "Deliver the Goods" and road construction. Names and clear facts are unreadable, leaving only hints of political content and voter context without coherent details or outcomes.
The passage describes Brup-truster Pugeell visiting Tei Moneditt farm and declaring harmony with local farmers. It questions whether his assurances create real security or are merely words to soothe grievances, leaving genuine trust unaddressed.
A garbled column notes a man buying a farm near Jefferson in Greene County and interacting with locals. It mentions a cashier, a bank check mishap, a town visitor with injuries from a fall, and a humorous tale of Fred Goza in Tama County after a golf shot knocked a robin’s tail off.
Monticello showcased three floats in Cascade Centennial Day festivities on June 29. The Jones County Fair association float led by F. G. Matthiessen featured Monticello’s Business & Professional Home club with colorful bun Bonnets and a negro minstrel group. Little Percy Courtwright and Milas Pergy Courtwright performed acts while a large crowd enjoyed a midday cake float and Eclipse Lumber supplies float driven by Harry S. Rodman. Other Cascade firms contributed, with Indians, nationalities, and period-accurate conveyances rounding out the procession alongside the Cedar Rapids drum corps and Cascade band.
Monticello won its first East Central league game of the second half with a 5 to 1 victory over Mechanicsville last Sunday afternoon. Bartlett and Oltman pitched for Monticello while Read Dallas and Austin partnered for Mechanicsville. The win kept the locals in control as they built an early four run lead and held on despite Mechanicsville scoring in the fourth.
Prize winners announced for the Sand Spring Picnic with entries from Dubuque Monticello Cascade Cascade and surrounding areas. Prizes include sugar sacks blankets eggs poultry ducks hams soap canned vegetables oats and other household goods awarded to individuals such as John Unienkamp Justine Gadient Frank Osedkar and Irene Takes among others.
Scotch Grove girls hold a 4 H club meeting at the home of Wilma and De Finns in Scotch Grove. The meeting was called to order by the president. Minutes were read and approved. Roll call responses included suitable materials for school. Geraldine Wright was admitted into the club. The program was…
Dr George J Wenzlick advertises chronic ailment treatment using ultraviolet light diathermy and Morse wave for varicose veins Located across from Benadom Sanitarium at 646 N Sycamore and 639 N Sycamore Monbicello Iowa Includes office and sanitarium phone numbers 46 646 8 639.
The program featured group singing and reports from the Ames convention. Attendees included Mrs W. B. Clark Carol Naylor and Selena Otfen who provided reports. Refreshments were served after the closing of the program. Visitors included Mrs. W. B. Henrich and daughter June Evelyn Harms Katherine Bohiken and Mildred Jacobs.
The Monticello Bisons clinched their sixth straight Buffalo Valley league win by an 8 to 2 score over Stone City Ball Team. Local lads without a formal diamond play Sundays in improvised fields and show promise for future league play. In Sac county Lake View, a red deer herd welcomed a healthy fawn, with a doe likely having triplets previously per Nier ring Brothers of Lytton.
Cy Williams of Maquoketa, Jackson County, recalls reading a paper story about a car shooting near Truax. A shot rang out at his station hitting his desk but injuring no one. Williams and police found no suspects or victims.
St Matthew Lutheran Church led by H L Adix holds Sunday school at 9:30 and English worship at 10:30 with Ladies Aid meeting on Wednesday July 11 hosted by Mrs J Balster. Congregational Church with Samuel G Gutensohn minister holds 10:00 church school and 11:00 morning worship with sermon on The Two Gardens of the Biddle.
Local churches list Sunday schedules and summer events. Methodist Episcopal invites worship and notes the July 10 conference with Dr. Glen Rowley. Sacred Heart schedules masses and confessions. St. John's Lutheran advertises Life of Christ film showings with two screenings. Trinity has no service. Reformed Church outlines July 8 services and youth meeting. Presbyterian notes services and a suggested Bible reading. Christian Endeavor at 6:44 pm. Amana Baptist youth present The Challenge of the Cross on July 11 at 8 pm with a free-will offering.
The Center Junction town council in Jones county Iowa will hold a public meeting on July 17 1934 at 7 30 p m in the council room. Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed budget estimate of expenditures. Peter Prahm town clerk.
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