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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
4
The state board of education refused to ban non union labor in construction at the State University Iowa City. It decreed union men should take their chances alongside non union workers and that denying employment based on affiliation would be unfair to citizens.
A New York trade journal ranks Towa fourteenth in radio receiver sets and sixteenth in population. Iowa households show 177000 receiving sets, enough for two per five families. Town posts a 31 percent rise in first quarter 1928 building, with March constriction at 5,639,100, up 43 percent from February. Storm Lake boasts four presidents of Iowa state groups, including W C Jarnagin and Mrs Lucy Bowers. Upper Iowa University trustees reject merger with Cornell Mount Vernon, voting 17 to 7.
Frank Bell reports highway paving from Red Oak to the Adams county line will span 1514 miles. Each mile needs 1883 tons sand 1507 tons gravel 4333 barrels cement totaling 80 freight car loads per mile and 1256 cars for the whole contract. Daily material runs 12 to 15 cars. Paving width 18 feet center thickness seven inches and 10 inches at edges. Continuous concrete with reinforcement and steel rods along edges and center plus transverse bars every four feet.
Walter Williams of Audubon recalls Perry Carter driving a coal load by bob sled on April 14, 1881. John Lovelace notes he hauled a team to Council Bluffs that year, passing Cass county on April 22 with snow up to the hubs. He husked corn in early May near Avoca in Pottawattamie county.
Lansing residents in Allamakee county seek Izaak Walton League support for a monument to Bill Dilg founder of the organization. Mount Ida rises 500 feet above the Mississippi and overlooks the game rich bottoms opposite the river. Dilg helped spark the creation of the Winne s hick bottoms game preserve and influenced congressional action to acquire marsh lands and timber tracts.
Since October, about 2,000 Iowa cow testing association members have culled unprofitable dairy cows. In March 428 cows were removed from 1,987 herds, compared with 348 in March last year and 296 in March 1928. By April end, around 2,300 Iowa farmers are expected to belong to testing associations.
Some Winnebago Indians along the Mississippi claim the Upper Mississippi Wildlife and Fish Refuge would not affect their trapping muskrat and mink or digging ginseng on river bottom lands. They argue government treaty guarantees these rights in perpetuity.
W T Cox superintendent of the refuge says Indian claims denied by Major Goldman of the United States biological survey. He states any prior treaties were abrogated by the migratory bird treaty act and the Upper Mississippi Wildlife refuge act, nullifying special privileges claimed by Indians.
In Bedford Taylor county an 1860 residence was demolished. Dante M. Pierce publisher of the Town Homestead was born there. A maple tree planted in 1861 in front of the house was cut down recently as landmarks fade with generations passing.
St Matthew's Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m German services at 10 30 a m Luther League meets Sunday 7 45 p m Choir practice Friday 7 30 p m Church council meets Sunday 2 00 p m in Luther hall Ladies Aid bake sale Saturday May 5 at J B Zimmerman store
Church announces May 6 schedule with Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship with communion at 11 am. Also listed are Young People's Hour at 6 pm and Thursday Fellowship Circle at 7 30 pm.
Leonard Duckett pastor announces May 6 services including Sunday school at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. Sermon titled The Perfect Salvation Paul T Gutknecht presides at St John s English service 10 45 a.m. German service at Trinity 9 a.m.
Richland Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Henry Marks announces Sunday services on May 6 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Ladies Aid to meet May 10 at Mrs. H. P. Hicks home at 2 p.m.
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church hosts Cantate a special singing service next Sunday with a Wartburg College male quartet from Clinton performing. Services begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 9 30. All are welcome.
Cornell college in Mount Vernon Iowa hosts its thirtieth May Music Festival May 10 to 12 featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra directed by Frederick Stock. Florence Austral soprano and pianist Charles Naegele join the program alongside the Gordon String Quartet with closing concerts by the Cornell Oratorio Society and the Chicago Symphony. Dr Howard Hanson guest conducts with Karl Weiss. tickets via John L. Conrad.
The passage argues Iowa's accession boosts Smith candidacy and supports prediction he will be the Republican nominee. It notes that if Republicans fail to beat Smith they cannot beat any leading Democratic challenger.
John Haynes Holmes argues that companionate marriages are simply a rebranding of a practice long common among educated people. He asserts the idea reflects evolving social attitudes rather than a new invention.
Richland Center residents share visits and gatherings at multiple homes with extended family and friends. A farewell party honors Edward Buol as he departs for aviation school in Chicago, with music by the Yossi brothers and refreshments for a large crowd.
The Castle Grove farm bureau met last Friday evening with strong turnout. Mr. Wortman opened with moving pictures on rat destruction. Fred Heiken urged reforestation and noted trees as vital to civilization while cautioning against waste from fires. Joseph Hogan and Loretta Specht delivered recitations and a harmonica solo impressed the crowd. Chris Jensen praised Clinton county’s early farm bureau formation and Wortman announced plans for boys and girls club work.
The article notes W D McLaughlin weighing two choices for a speaker as he warns fire waste on farms grows alarming and that Americans shift toward vegetarian meals with salads rising in popularity at large hotels. It mentions political caucus results, local visitors, and a commentary from the Omaha World-Herald on the McNary-Haugen Plan as a pivotal issue.
Notice invites bids for building a school house at Cass township Jones county Iowa. Plans and specifications available at the secretary Ida M Lake home in Cass township Anamosa until 8 am May 26 1928. Bids opened 1 pm May 26 1928 at Cass Center school house. Board may reject any or all bids.
The undersigned announces his candidacy for the nomination to the Office of state senator for the twenty fourth senatorial district subject to the June primaries. Your support will be appreciated Co L Rigby.
Private sale listing for a 1921 coupe in good running order. Seller Jake Bader located in Monticello Iowa invites inquiry via contact details in ad.
Multiple rural ads list S I Rhode Island Red hatching eggs at four dollars per hundred, Jersey bull and dairy stock, baby chicks of Rhode Island Reds and White Leghorns with May hatch dates, seed and nursery items, along with seed corn and poultry equipment from Scotch Grove and Monticello, Iowa.
Several rental homes listed one block from First Street on Sycamore with six and seven rooms plus bath, electric lights, furnace, and garden. Locations given include near George Bishop and Frank Kaveleski, with Leroy Clark referenced. Also egg and chick sale from Mrs. F J Gestel Hopkinton Iowa detailing White Leghorn stock and prices.
Public notice announces Amy D Dice of Anamosa Iowa appointed executrix of H C Dice deceased by Jones County District Court. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated April 9 1928. J J Locher attorney for estate.
Notice invites bids for a general contract to build one school house at School No. 6 in Wayne township Jones County Iowa Plans and specs available in Monticello until 8 am May 12 1928 Bids open 1 pm May 12 1928 at the school house Lowest responsible bidder wins the contract The board may reject any or all bids and adjourn letting date. Dated April 19 1928 H R Jacobs Secretary
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