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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1938

Page

4

DeMolays vs Mount Vernon at Monticello Softball Tourney

In the Monticello softball tournament DeMolays edged Mount Vernon 9-? with J Guler earning the win over G Caldwell. Franklin beat Lago Grupe 13 to 6 as Sojka and Blondy Null homered and Helms, Null, and Fluckiger starred. Anamosa defeated Macabees 7 to 2 behind Dut Kehoe’s 6 hits and 3 for 3 by Kehoe. Witwer edged Sand Spring 6 to 0 as Curly no hit no run with 9 strikeouts. Stuhlers beat Dubuque Packs 13 to 2 as Jonesy homered and Sarge Rhatigan went 3 for 3.

Monticello Mount Vernon Freddie Kreeb Junie” Hobert Nartuy Boom” Smith J. Guler G. Caldwell Franklin Lago Grupe C.R Franklin Boys Lago-Grupe Reynolds Helms Chow Null Lenny” Fluckiger Anamosa Macabees Kehoe Hudson Dyson Stuhlers Dubuque Finis Jonesy Sarge” Rhatigan Stahlers Schneider Bill Hobert Eden Scherrer Niles Sarge Johnny Smith Toby” Hanken Sherrer

Dubuque Pack Triumphs Over DeMolays for Third

Dubuque Pack earns 6 dollars for third after a hard fought win over DeMolays. Dubuque scored 3 runs in the first 1 in the fourth and 3 in the sixth. Kula pitched a three hit game to win while Guler allowed seven. Hutton Lubben and Eden led the Dubuque offense. DeMolays rued a poor showing against Withers.

Dubuque Pack Withers Hutton Lubben Eden Kula Guler LaPlants T. Eden Schmitt LaPlant Dean Nordman Deanie Sear

Witwers Triumph in Cedar Rapids Tournament Final

Witwers of Cedar Rapids built a seven run first inning to seize the game and the title. Stuhlers fought back but fell short as Parcell earned the win and Scherrer took the loss. Parcell allowed four hits while Scherrer yielded eleven as winners claimed twenty dollars and runners up ten.

Witwers Cedar Rapids Stuhlers Witwer Stahlers Scherrer Parcell

Franklin 16 Dubuque Pack Defeat Anamosa in Rough Game

The Franklin team defeated Anamosa 16 to 9 while the Dubuque Pack game noted Sherrer as winner over Kehoe. Anamosa rallied late with bases loaded but Franklin pitchers Reynolds and Eden kept the Farmers to four hits.

Franklin Dubuque Franklin Boys Rohr Reynolds Monning Fluckiger Farmer Boys Eden Bud Reynolds

Swell Baseball Night With Stuhlers and Caps

A lively roundup of local games features Stuhlers driving in three runs against Coggan pitchers and Ed Scherrer blanking them for a 2 hit shutout. Dubuque Pack tops La Plant Choate with Eden winning. DeMolays edge Franklin 6 4 with Guler striking out Reynolds. Witwer beats Anamasa 4 3 as Curly wins over Guier in a high hitting, error prone slate.

Stuhlers Coggan Davis Ed Scherrer Scherrer Dubuque Pack la Plant Choate Co. BR

Franklin Anamosa baseball wrap up and league notes

The Franklin team edged Anamosa 7 to 4 after leading all game, with Blondy Null hitting a home run and Reynolds earning the win over Kehoe. DeMolays beat Sand Springs 9 to 6 as Lambert made a sensational catch and Guler fanned 9. next week’s schedule features Stuhlers, Sand Springs, and Dubuque Pack games.

Franklin Anamosa Franklin Boys Bud Blondy Null Kehoe Reynolds de Molays Sand Springs Glen Lambert Johnson Guler Stuhlers DeMolays Dubuque Niles Dubuque Pack

Four Men and a Prayer at Princess Theater

Starting Sunday the Princess Theater presents Four Men and a Prayer with Loretta Young Richard Green George Sanders David Niven and C Aubrey Smith. The drama follows four gallants and a girl facing a brooding menace spreading terror worldwide. Next Wednesday and Thursday Kay Francis stars in My Bill with Boni Granville Anita Louise and Bobby Jorday.

20Th .Century-Fox Loretta Young Richard Green Discovery George Sanders David Niven C. Aubrey Smith Cosmopolitan Magazine Kay Francis Bonito Granville Anita Louise Bobby Jorday Dickie Moore

Jones County Land Transfers and Sheriff Sale Listings

Property deals span Jones county from July 8 to 14 involving Marguerite EB Peterson and L L husband to M A DeVoe for 20 acres. numerous heirs and spouses conveyances to Lovina Beem and others. U S A grants Horatio Sanford patent. sheriff Henry Eichhorn to M F Carpenter. various Beems and Peets grantors and grantees across multiple sections with small sums and nominal considerations.

Jones County Marguerite EB Peterson L. L M. A. DeVoe Vernon Carson Mabel Fred Carson Gladys Fannie Serbousek William F Margaret Anderson Corwin Mayme Platner S. G Mary J. Carson W. T. Folkers Senw Henry Eichhorn M. F. Carpenter Maude Beem Larson Myrta Beem Dragoo Earl Ray E. Beem Lora M Co. C. Beem Evelyn Josephine Beem Welch A. C A. J. Beem Lovina Beem Horatio W. Sanford Emil Resig Margarete E. W. Gordon Iowa Midland Strawberry Hill Anamosa Scott & Skinner Scott Street First Street Scott & Skinner’s Kenneth Humipal Patrick Mere Helen M. Lathrop Sarah A. Prosser Meletha Anderson Denise N. Bowles Carter & Flannigan Oxford Junction Carter & Flannigan’s Fred W. Fortney Grantee Anna Fortney Dundry Crane G. H. Walworth Alora L. Eavenright H. L Florence Ll. Dandridge W. E Harriett A. McCarthy W. B Carrie C. Peet Minnie A. Peet Almeda Bowdish James W. Peet Cora Robert M. Peet Gretta Bessie May O. M W. F Robert M Peet Alnora L. Earenfight Florence L. Dandridge Bessie C. Mayes Oo. M Alnora L. Eavenfight Car- Me C. Peet Maves Alnora J. Efarensicht Rustand Plotensie L. Dandridge W. E., Rusband Sdow Almeda Bowdich Robert M. Peet Jr Wit

Iowa Territory Founded 1838 By Presidential Act

The article explains Iowa's 1838 establishment after President Van Buren signed the act on June 12 and set July 4 as the territorial formation date. It details the governor’s powers, secretary role, a 13 member council, 26 member house, judiciary structure, a nonvoting territorial delegate, and eligibility for office for free white male inhabitants over 21.

Martin van Buren Territory of Iowa Wisconsin Territory Mississippi Itaska Canada J. A. Swisher Legislative Assembly House of Representatives Supreme Court United States

Avoid Heat Exhaustion And Possible Sunstroke

Iowa health officials urge avoiding midday heat to prevent heat exhaustion and sunstroke. Advice includes resting during lunch hours, wearing cool clothing and a hat, eating temperately, and exercising moderately. First symptoms warn of heat issues. seek shade and rest. Heat illness has caused 299 deaths in 1936 and 1937 in Iowa.

Iowa State Department of Health Towans Health Department State Department Iowa

Notice to Public and Debts Agreement Issued

Public notice states Ruth Chisman and Monti cello will be responsible only for debts they contract. Also a stray sable and white collie female is missing and can be claimed by John Otten or Thos Shower. A list of unused transportation items from 1928 to 1937 is referenced for disposition or claims.

Ruth Chisman Monticello John Otten Scotch Grove

Jones County Farm Listing in Olin Iowa 194 Acres

White farm near Olin Iowa comprises 194 acres with 122 tillable, adequate improvements and a large grove. Taxes are nominal and terms are easy. Contact A C Loepp Cedar Rapids or Harold Oldham Des Moines for First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank of Chicago. Sale supervisor for agency.

White Farm Olin A. C. Loepp Fieldman Fourth Ave Cedar Rapids Iowa Harold Oldham Urbandale Ave Des Moines First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank of Chicago

Mechanic Seeks Job After Claim He Lost One Here

An aggressive man enters a large auto repair shop's employment office seeking work as a mechanic. He asks why he should be hired since he says he lost his previous job at that shop. The employment manager questions him as the job search unfolds.

Christian Science ‘Monitor

Playground Hike Starts From School at 10

Tomorrow morning a school led exploration leaves the building for Kitty Creek wilds at 10 o clock and returns before noon. All students should wear suitable dress for the excursion.

Kitty Creek

City Park Summer Programs For Children

Parents urged to send children to the city park for morning sessions. Shade and equipment provide ideal play space with games for all ages. Next week’s schedule lists: 10 am daily except Friday, baseball at 1 pm for boys, golf at 2 pm for older youth, track meets for younger kids Friday morning at 10 and older youths Friday afternoon at 1.

Waubeek

Budget Estimate and Record of Filing County Estimate

The Jones County Board of Supervisors will meet August 2, 1948 at 2 00 P M in Anamosa Iowa. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the estimate of expenditures. Signed GEO F SPECHT County Auditor.

Board of Supervisors Jones County Iowa Office of Board of Supervisors Anamosa Geo. F. Specht

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Witwer Grocers Mt. Vernon Ole C. Doll Sand Spring Doll Curly M. Johnson D. Prult Maudsley Cetter Junie Hobert Jimmy Guler Suars Anamasa Grove Anamo Boys Guier Curley Guiek Toledo Evangeline Booth Princess Theater W. H. Prentice Anna Prentice Grantor C. & NW Ry Co George W. Trumbull J. W. Fisher Anamosa. Com Shaw Cleveland Street Afghanistan Oldsmobile McLaughlin Buick Co Jones County Farm Don Ameche Josette Freddie Bartholomew Richard DIX Treasure Island WMT Happy Haynes The Loy 20Th Century-Fox Rochelle Hudson Robert Wilcox Borrah Minevitch and His Gang Robert Taylor Robert Young Margaret Sullivan Thea ACE Teranamosa Merle Oberon Lady X Wahkonsa Medicine CO Crystal W Hite Serisco Rath Campbell Soup New York Herkimer Cheese Oregon Prunes Lipton’s Green Tea Paceforee California U Banan Sunkist Lemons C. H County Meen Memorial
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