Cascade Reds Triumph Over Monticello Cubs 5 4
Cascade Reds beat Monticello 5 to 4 on Featherstone mound in a close MV league clash. Key early scoring, Monticello rally stalls in ninth as Meredith strikes out with bases loaded to end the game.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
3
Cascade Reds beat Monticello 5 to 4 on Featherstone mound in a close MV league clash. Key early scoring, Monticello rally stalls in ninth as Meredith strikes out with bases loaded to end the game.
Standard Oil promotes a wine colored gasoline named Red Crown claiming high anti knock quality and octane rivaling premium brands. The product is sold at regular grade price and already distributed from refineries. A woodpecker reference appears in the ad copy alongside the fuel notice.
Local notes report July 28 engagement of Noble Sissle and his orchestra at Park Central Hotel New York and other social visits. Readers learn of travel to Chicago for Century of Progress and various relatives visiting in Anamosa and Madrid. The item ends noting nerve conduction speed around 100 feet per second.
At the World’s Fair a panel shows Iowa leading in farm value land improvement and cattle. Iowa supplies major poultry and egg markets with millions of pounds and dozens of eggs annually. The exhibit notes Iowa’s fair scenes and champion livestock with a caption proclaiming Iowa’s soil never broke faith.
A Monticello series profiles octogenarians revealing life intertwined with Iowa and Monticello history. Doc Lightfoot known as the town architect, long resident and builder, with four children and a half century as a carpenter. The piece notes Iowa industry, rail, farming, education and aviation landmarks reflected in local memories.
The Red Cross in St Louis reports no further flour supply for Jones county families. Government flour distribution via Red Cross aided communities, totaling over $2,000 in flour. Clothing aid is expected to continue for those in need.
Mrs. John Stiffler, born February 14, 1840 in Daus Switzerland, arrived in America later in life and settled in Monticello with her daughter Anna. Her father Tobias Kindschi was a farmer. her mother Dorothy Meiser Kindschi died at Elizabeth's birth.
A Monticello party toured five weeks by auto visiting Norfolk to Annapolis ferry crossings and Washington sights. They met Secretary Wallace at Washington Cathedral and praised the Library of Congress while noting regional quirks such as grits and sunburn from periwinkle clams.
Margaret Titus Eberhart born May 21 1845 in Mercer County Pennsylvania married Union soldier John Eberhart in 1864. They moved to Cass township Iowa in 1866 then to Monticello, living in the same North Maple Street house for 50 plus years. She survives with three children and seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Dr. George J. Van Besien M D moved to Prairieburg with his family last week and opened a general practice in the east side Victor J Lawrence residence. He trained at St Louis University and St Ambrose College Davenport, interned at Mercy hospital Davenport, and previously practiced in Dixon Iowa. Prairieburg has lacked a resident physician for ten years since Dr Taylor left.
Elmer Coppes of Olin is under arrest charged with maintaining a liquor nuisance after a raid by Federal and state officers. Three gallons of alleged alcohol and moonshine whiskey were seized. Coppes was released on bond at Anamosa. The raiding party included Federal Agents Ed Miller and R. H. Taylor and Sheriff W. H. Frazer of Jones County. Mr and Mrs William Tighe and family of Cedar Rapids were guests this week in the Wilkins home. Mr Tighe returned to Cedar Rapids Tuesday. Mrs Tighe and daughters will remain longer.
Government plans to limit work hours and adjust wages under the Emergency Code. The Express supports cooperation, stating reduced hours will not cut pay as workers are readjusted. The piece notes skilled work and staffing limits in meeting production, with a final paragraph on a California family visiting relatives after the Century of Progress in Chicago.
Anamosa Iowa seller M Ginsburg offers dead stock service at phone 138. H W Behnke of Wyoming offers a Hotpoint electric range at a bargain, with sale notices appearing for domestic goods.
CARD OF THANKS We express appreciation for floral offerings and assistance from friends at the funeral of the late Mrs Andy Shyrer. Mrs John Barnts and family.
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