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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
4
The Iowa state board of education funds aviation study with a chair in aeronautics at three colleges and expands instruction at smaller colleges. Other notes cover Broadlawns Hospital budgeting, Quaker College hiring Dr Fogdall, a new Iowa traffic amendment, and regional farming and transport items.
Shan Campbell files in Polk county district court asking judgment for $1000 from the Iowa Association of Mutual Insurance Companies for reward due him after arrest and conviction of a man who set fire to his home to collect $800 insurance. A second suit seeks $1000 from Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance for the same reason.
Grand River in Iowa’s southern counties is noted for big channel catfish. On July 4 a large blue catfish, about four and a half feet long, was chased by a police dog named Bode and a helper, then brought to shore weighed 25 pounds.
At a community function in Parkersburg Butler County R8, Sherwood reports Attorney Mulder delivered a new song. The crowd noted the performance as a highlight of the program.
The column lists church services across St John Evangelical Lutheran Trinity St Matthew Presbyterian Reformed and Christian Endeavor events. It notes Sunday school times 9 30 to 10 00 am and morning services 10 30 to 11 00 am with union services at the Reformed church and an upcoming mission festival August 4 featuring Rev Snitker and Rev Bridges. Also mentions ice cream social and a scripture theme How shall I keep in touch with God in summer and a spring listing about George Stuhler’s coupon offer for long time customers.
The double wedding at Lost Nation paired Dr. Paul E. Steiner and Miss Esther Mohr with Miss Ruth Mohr and Leroy Guyer in a single ring ceremony. Forty guests dined, and over 200 attended a reception. The Steins plan to live in Williamsburg where he practices chiropractic after graduation from Palmer School. Other Monticello attendees are named, and the piece notes a fourth golf club tea event with 40 members present and four out of town guests.
Mrs. George Rettig hosted a party honoring granddaughters Joann and Janet Schemmer with games and a peanut hunt. Relatives gathered for picnics and dinners as Mr. and Mrs. Ambuehl welcomed guests honoring their children Don Cobb and John, while other couples hosted gatherings for H A Pollock Burnight and George Burnight, and for Mrs ilinnie Brown of Hollywood. A three course luncheon was given by Mrs H S Richardson for Mrs Laura Koop before her Iowa City departure.
A series of social events is described. Miss Mary Lovell and Miss Laura Koop served at a luncheon with twelve covers and garden flower décor. Mrs C G Thomas hosted Friday Bridge Club at Maples Inn, then guests played bridge at Mrs Halstead Carpenter’s home with three tables.
Castle Grove Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. A. M. Black's home with good attendance. 4 H club girls gathered at Miss Katharine Gerdes' home for a meeting. The Castle Grove farm bureau plans a Friday program. Ernest Glass reports a lightning injured heifer. The school district No. 6 house got a new plaster coat. Caspers and Hahn put up new Michigan silos during the week. No chapel services for four Sundays due to the pastor's vacation. The grain crop is in the shack and appears generally good. Mrs. F. Cramer and family visited Center Junction with Pauline staying longer. Henry Che and family visited Clinton. Stahler's Sons offers $50 in coupons on over 10 cans. Piano tuning by Victor P. Colling of Viola.
The article explains higher license credits for trucks opting for raised rated capacity, prohibits loads over 26 percent above rated capacity, and outlines penalties including fines and possible license revocation after multiple violations. It also notes mandatory metal plates showing actual weight and capacity and that rebuilt vehicle provisions were repealed.
A vehicle may be torn down and disposed of as junk to lose its motor vehicle status upon affidavit. If not junked, continuing the original license incurs penalties. refunds of half the current year's license are allowed for all junked cars reported to the county treasurer before July 1. Copies of laws available at Anamosa treasurer's office. Also notices of rental listings in Monticello for a blacksmith shop and a Main Street house.
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