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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
2
Jones County farmers are urged to raise at least 25 percent more hogs for fall 1941 to support national defense. The plan calls for heavier weights, increased fall farrowing, and a $9 open market with government support as hog prices rise, reflecting a local emphasis on livestock over grain.
Monticello area gains Blue Cross Hospital Service through John McDonald Hospital after an Iowa agreement. Local board led by Dr. C G Thomas will organize the plan for members, with employer uptake already evident. Individual costs range 7.20 to 9.00 per year, family twice that, covering 21 days of hospital care plus meals, nursing, rooms, anesthetics, medicines up to 15.00 and 8.00 in lab service.
Mrs. Blanche Stafford resigns from state headquarters to join the state tax commission after starting with the party in 1934 at Hotel Kirkwood Des Moines. The gold wrist watch from the State Central Committee honors her long service and loyalty to party management.
One of the most worthwhile plans in Monticello is available only through groups in business or professional organizations. Farmers may join through the Farm Bureau.
Iowa health department urges engaged couples to complete pre marital blood tests early within 20 days prior to license application. Delays occur if tests are left to last minute due to specimen issues and mail problems, threatening wedding dates. License validity allows a 40 day window, so early testing is advised.
A historical library list of children’s books by age group from two to five years. It names authors and publishers including Elsa Beskow Lois Lenski Helen Read Bannerman Mary Martin Berta Hader May Lindman Wanda Gag Margaret Brown and others with publishers such as Harper Macmillan Scribners Whitman Harcourt Dutton and Doran.
Monticello's June 1931 notes include baseball losses to Cascade Alburnett and Guttenberg with an 8 to 5 win over Oxford Junction leaving the team mid pack. Community Bible school and PTA swimming lessons, paving progress on city streets and highway 161, the Eskimo club reopens and the Country Club opens. Notable items: the Hein Bajasch wedding Eugene Rodman medal at Iowa University Bernice Burrichter Marie Schatz home from Cedar Falls Kenneth Ferring visit J Edward Heiserman reads law, Legg department store opens, Castle Grove Luther League comedy Two Days to Marry, and a radio Ford Model A promotion. Sheriff Ivan Wells faces a puzzling inquiry over an absentee husband case.
Multiple property transfers documented including Arlo McCormick and Kathryn Kay to Vernie and Violet Wood at the Smiths add Olin corner with 74 ft boundaries for $1 and other considerations. Mary C. LeClerc and William C. to Louisa Barney for $1 and other considerations. Jane Niles to Mrs L J Wegman lot 18 19 Shaw’s subdiv B part sec 10 11-84-4 for $1 500. Charles L. Marshall and Gladys to E R Marshall lots 6 7 Wherry add to Wyoming for $1. Janet Hazard to Mrs Mary Kerans life interest retained $1 and other considerations. J J Locher referee to Henry J Jacobs deed se sec 5 85-3 etc for $1500. Jennie McCullough and Jack to H F Folkerts and Emma Folkerts lot details in sec 10 with exemptions for $0. Also references to life interests and various parcel descriptions.
The State Printing Board will meet on Monday June 23 1941 to set a contract for 36000 copies of the University News Bulletin 1000 to 10000 copies of Test Sheets 6600 copies of the University Calendar and 30000 pounds of book paper Bids close at 1000 am and will be opened and read Awards may be made The board may refuse all bids For specifications contact L M Shaw Supt of Printing State House Des Moines Iowa '48-3
A historical land transfer segment details parcel descriptions and owners including Sadie J. Podhaski to James J. Connolly with 50 ft of lot 163, Dora E. Freeman and L. G. to John Stimpson and Anna Stimpson, Frank W. Ferring and Kate to Louis I. Schneider, Hazel Hammon and Phillip to Paul Brill, and Isaac Schneider Jr. to Harry J. Schneider. Each deed notes 1.00 and other valuable considerations with specific parcel boundaries and street references in 84 4 and 86 3 townships.
Rural Iowa strides forward as farm homes near Parkersburg upgrade to dial operated telephones. A motor boat accident near Lenox left Ronald Scheneck badly burned after escaping rising flames, while Bill Kendall escaped unharmed. A Public notice announces the Jones county district court appoints Monticello State Bank as executor of Carrie E. Page’s estate with claims due and debts payable.
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