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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1933

Page

4

Monti Tops Cascade 4 0 In Season Opener

Monticello blanks Cascade Reds 4 0 on local diamond in the first game of the season. George Clark and Jack Thenhaus slug homers, Cronkhite adds a triple, Derril Meredith fanning sixteen Cascade batters. Cascade pitcher Willenberg allows eight hits as Monti starts with a commanding win.

Monticello Cascade Reds George Clark Jack Thenhaus Jack Cronkhite Monti Derril Meredith Cascade Meredith Crawford Thenhaus Mather Hayes Stone Makeever Wilsenbero Watson Clark

Locals Will Play Ball Here Next Sunday

The Monticello Locals of the Eastern Town league will play Ponsta here Sunday at the local park. The game starts at 2 30 p m and admission is 10 and 15 cents. The Locals are a home town aggregation. This game will be well worth watching.

Monticello Ponsta

Stuhlers And Shomont Lead Kittenball Race

After the first week of play in the Twi Neht league Stuhlers and Shomont top the field with two victories each. The two teams were to meet on the local diamond last night with results to follow. The Midgets beat Stahler 8 to 5 last Wednesday as Johnny Warner and Bob Spooner sparked the offense and Clarence Rhatigan steadied the defense. Shomonts defeated Eskimos 34 to 4 Friday, Hartman winning on the mound. Eskimos then lost 15 to 2 to Stuhlers on Monday. Tuesday saw the Midgets fall to DeMolays 11 to 8 as Wayne Jones led with three hits.

Stuhlers Shomont Stahler Johnny Warner Bob Spooner Clarence Rhatigan Oilers Shomonts Eskimos Hartman Wayne Jones

Schedule for Next Week

Week schedule lists five matches from May 22 to May 26. Eskimo plays Shamont on Monday, Stuhler faces DeMolay on Tuesday, Midget meets Eskimo on Wednesday, DeMolay plays Oilers on Thursday, and Shamont meets Midgets on Friday.

Eskimo-Shamont Stuhler-DeMolay Wed Midget-Eskimo DeMolay-Oilers Shamont-Midgets

Monticello Locals Top Earlville in Eastern Iowa debut

The Monticello Locals defeated Earlville 3 to 1 in a pitcher’s duel. Bryan Bartlett struck out 15 Earlville batters while Bramky fanned 13 Monticello hitters. Rhatigan had two hits, scoring once, and Oltman collected two hits as the Locals pulled away in the seventh.

Monticello Earlville Bryan Bartlett Bramky Bartlett Cr. Rhatigan Monti Ted Oltman Rhatigan Oltman

Standard Oil of Indiana Launches Major Midwest Ad Campaign

Officials announce a large sales and advertising push across thirteen Midwest states. The campaigns highlight improved products with greater efficiency from new petroleum discoveries, offering lower prices and novelty in presentation. The effort mirrors 1929 scale advertising and aims to boost public confidence through spring and summer, with further announcements planned for fall.

Washington Standard Oil Company Indiana Middle West States Times Standard Oil

Jones county land transfers and notices in April 1933

The Jones county report for April 28-29 and May 1-4, 1933 lists conveyances and deeds issued by Lloyd Soper in Anamosa Iowa. Entries include transfers from Edgar G Brazelton to Geo Mead. Lacey J Rhoads to Bessie Bailey. John Young to C C Stephens. Michael Ferring to Frank W Ferring. and Howard Leech estate actions to Alveretta Shipley. Amounts include nominal sums and various acreage details across townships including Monticello and Center Junction.

Jones County Lloyd Soper First Iowa State Trust Bank of Burlington Sher Same Spoodd Milton Stott Elva FE Farnham Irrez Plat L. A Andrew Ree Svs Bank Oxford Junction Tod A. Miteler Oxford Mills Bevin Oxford Mill Edgar G. Brazelton Mead Geo. Mead Rose Te Brazelton Lovell Cree Monticello Lacey J. Rhoads Bessie M. Bailey John Young C. c Stephens Michael Ferring Frank W. Ferring Anamosa Towa Howard Leech Exec Harmon W. Shipley Alveretta Shipley

Mrs Plate Adopts Odd Trio Of Bottle Babies

Mrs. Walter Plate of Cedar Townmothering a unique family of three bottle babies Snip a six week old bull pup Ruth a two week old lamb and Felix a baby pig all of different origins but living harmoniously under adoptive rules. Mr and Mrs A M Bollinger with son Clair and daughter June visited Mrs Bollinger's mother in Delmar Sunday.

Walter Plate Cedar Town Snip Ruth Felix A. M. Bollinger Clair June Mr. Bollinger Delmar

Feed Lawn Crowd Out Weeds in Iowa Gardens

W T Stoutemeyer from Iowa State College outlines a lawn care plan to start grass early and suppress weeds. Use ammonium sulfate, about five pounds per 1,000 sq ft, with frequent light applications and even distribution. Mix with ashes or dirt, wash leaves after applying, and follow a spring and early autumn fertilizing schedule. Kentucky bluegrass recommended with red top as nurse crop. Dutch white clover aids dry periods. A 1,000 sq ft seed mix of three and a half pounds advised for dense turf and weed resistance.

Iowa

Drafts Preferred in Closed Banks by Iowa Supreme Court

Iowa Supreme Court rules unpaid drafts issued by a bank and placed in receivership have first claim to bank assets, ahead of depositors. Chief Justice Kindig writes that drafts are a preferred claim, while depositors’ claims are prorated after expenses. Case involves L A Andrew v Farmers and Merchants State Bank Cascade and Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids. Decision ends liquidation hurdles since 1992.

Iowa Supreme Court Kindig Iowa L. A. Andrew Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Cascade Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids

Church Services and events around May 21

Various local churches publish their weekly schedules and upcoming events. St Matthew's Lutheran with pastor Adix lists Sunday school and worship times. St Joseph's Catholic Church notes Masses and confessions. Congregational and Methodist services are scheduled with sermon topics and youth activities. Sacred Heart and others provide devotion times and dates. Castle Grove and St Pauls detail sermons, Varsity visits, and Luther League meetings. a May 27 vacation bible school is announced along with Ascension Day services in multiple languages.

St. Matthew's Lutheran H. L. Adix Ladies’ Aid Liszle Behrends Methodist Episcopal Roy V. Porter Wayne Zion Lutheran J. P. Willis Castle Grove Lutheran G. Wolf William Goetz Wartburg Seminary Luther League

Record on Railroad Safety Progress and Accident Rates

A Sioux City Journal piece compares railway and automobile fatalities across eras. It notes 610 railway passenger deaths in 1967 versus 34,400 automobile deaths in 1931, praising block signal upgrades and cautious operation as key safety gains.

Sioux City Journal American Railway Association

Idle Time and Work Hours Questioned by Northwood Anchor

The Northwood Anchor criticizes a proposal for five days four weeks and six hours daily, arguing extra idle time harms workers. It warns idle time leads to spending more and potential mischief, noting one in four engage in unproductive behavior while others pursue beneficial activities.

Northwood

Portable Mill Service and Wood Sale Ad Highlights

The notice advertises cord wood fence posts and lumber at 10 cents and 18 dollars respectively with quantities. It promotes the largest portable mill in eastern Iowa for feed grinding by Farmers Grain Co. and lists Monticello Center Junction and Hopkinton as contact points. It includes a card of thanks from the Parrott family and a hair treatment tip.

R. J. McNeill Hopkinton Iowa Farmers Grain Co Monticello

Final Reports Filed in Jones County Estates

Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors and guardians in Jones County Iowa estates have been filed with the district court clerk. A final hearing is set for May 22 1933 in Anamosa Iowa at which objectors may file exceptions and show cause for rejection of the reports led by executors John W Innes and Henry M Carpenter for Ellen E Innes estate.

Jones County Irene Orcutt Said County District Court Jones John W. Innes Henry M. Carpenter Ellen E. Innes Anamosa Iowa

Executor's Notice in Jones County Iowa

Public notice that J J Locher has been appointed executor of the Nicholas Kehoe estate by the district court in Jones county Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk sworn and abated within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa May 4 1933.

District Court Jones County Bartie Haller Anamosa Iowan A. D Henry M. Carpenter J. J. Locher State of Iowa Vincent A Louise English L. W. Tiede Nicholas Kehoe

Notice to creditors of William Oltmanns estate

District court of Jones county Iowa adminstratrix Mary Oltmanns for the estate of William Oltmanns deceased calls all creditors to file sworn claims with the clerk of court and to present timely proof. willful nonpayment urged to avoid costs. Dated Monticello May 6 1933. Coxsee Coxsee & Heiserman attorneys.

Relief for Ulcers and Digestive Ailments Promised at Palmer's Drug Store

An advertisement claims a dietary change and tablets relieve ulcers and stomach pain after 18 months of diet and water loss. It touts soups vegetables and cream cheese sandwiches as helpful and urges readers to visit Palmer's Drug Store for treatment.

Palmer's Drug Store

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