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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
2
A Saturday fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large barn and its contents on the Joe Straka farm about seven miles west of Monticello. Loss included 14 calves and 250 bushels of feed or grain.
The record lists individuals across towns like Monticello Anamosa Wyoming Scotch Grove and centers such as Justice Court and building permits in a dated ledger. Offenses include minor beer related violations and traffic items with small fines and fees. Building permit notes cite sidewalk removal reshingle roofs and porch enclosures with modest estimates.
A two week Monticello retail promotion begins today running through Saturday May 13. Participating merchants offer specials and mothers may register for $150 in Monticello bucks, awarded at 3 p.m. May 13. Fifteen mothers will receive $10 Monticello bucks. winners need not be present. Sponsored by the Special Days committee of the Greater Monticello Committee chaired by Vic Jenson.
Walter Galvin of Des Moines and Damon Weber of Washington head a Monticello rally with education groups present. The Monticello Lions Club runs a lunch stand, and the League of Women Voters operates a Voters Service booth to explain new districts voting laws and ballot issues.
A major fire at the Joseph Straka farm destroyed a 70 ft by 70 ft barn and a silo. Calves, hay, straw, milking equipment, feed, fertilizer, and machinery were lost, with two calves dying despite rescue attempts by Renee Straka and Joan Straka. Exploding LP gas tanks fueled the blaze. The farm lies five miles west and 1 1/2 south of Monticello, owned by Mrs. L. T. White.
In a district court ruling related to an incident at the reform school around 4 p.m. on April 16, James R. Dorothy had possession of marijuana for personal use dismissed after pleading guilty on October 29, 1971. Sentencing set for April 28, 1972 with potential dismissal on good behavior. Original filing date August 21, 1970. Two judgments Friday include Cedar Johnson Farm Service Co. awarded 1060.07 from Gary L. and Carolyn Jepsen and a corn crop sale special execution for 8 acres. Humpal Insurance Agency awarded 67 from Ken Armstrong. Loretta Richards vs Lawrence Richards: respondent ordered to pay 10 weekly for three minor children starting May 6.
Olin Senior class of 1972 at Olin Consolidated High School will graduate May 12 with baccalaureate on May 7. Rev C I Carter delivers sermon. Rev Lawrence Odegard and Rev Harold Tegtmeier provide scriptures and invocation. Robert Harper gives the commencement address. Linda Rogers leads musical selections. 26 members in the class.
Monticello high school seniors enter a busy final month with graduation set for June 1 at 8 p.m. in the gym. Activities include attire fitting, a roller skating party, BPW breakfast, a May 13 banquet and prom, practice sessions for the marching show, and tests on May 25 and 26. Baccalaureate is May 28 at 8 p.m. and Class Day is May 30 in the afternoon.
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