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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1951
Page
2
Monticello reports robust water and sewer revenue with 950 accounts and a gross quarterly billings around 4 500 dollars. The city enforces No Pay No Water and aims for prompt payment with minimal unpaid balances, while complaints drop as meter readings rise.
Fourth of July was celebrated at the home of Clarence Ricklefs with many relatives and friends attending. The gathering enjoyed watching fireworks and refreshments were served following the display.
Watchful waiting marks the Monticello Feed Mills egg laying contest. Five pullets from Ames In Cross and Hi Lite are in a pen as voters pick the hen likely to lay first and guess the date. First prize electric clock. Pullets all fed Purina Grow Chow with Formula 1028. Pullet number two the current favorite.
The local post office now offers a new type postal money order using a punched IBM card processed by electronic machines. The system aims to save time and money for the postal department and can be cashed at any post office or bank.
A new reseal program has been established for 1949 corn. A memorandum to this effect was received in the PMA office this week. Also the 1948 corn must be either delivered or bought back and cannot be resealed. The PMA office must be notified by the owner by July 31 whether he wishes to rebuy or deliver the 1948 corn.
The Jones county board of supervisors bought an aquatic search and rescue kit for the sheriff's office to aid in drowning recovery. Sheriff Lewis Dreibelbis said he would train volunteer fire departments in using the equipment, which was previously rented from Cedar Rapids. The kit cost $174, less than prior costs from individual searches.
Three Jones county shippers sold cattle for top prices at the Chicago Stock Yard. Francis Till of Cascade sold 21 Angus steers averaging 1164 pounds at 38.00 per cwt, just 60 cents shy of the day’s top 38.60. Bert Ballou of Monticello had 1075-pound Angus steers selling at 37.50 per cwt, the day’s top weight class price. Burlage Brothers of Cascade sold 38 whitefaces at 38.00 per cwt, 60 cents under the day’s top price, with Herefords averaging 1280 pounds each.
Bernard Matherly, formerly of Grinnell, becomes Monticello water and sewer superintendent. He assumed duties July 10 and currently lives with Carl Marugg until he finds a residence. His wife and three children remain in Grinnell.
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