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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1938

Page

4

Monti High closes 1938 track season with records set

Monti High School finished its 1938 track season at Mount Vernon in a conference meet placing fourth. Coach Roy Moore developed many new recruits, and record breaks came from Rittmer in shot put Nagel in discus Field in javelin Wright in the mile relay teams Tillotson Maire Schweitzer Fairbanks and Jamieson earned varsity letters. only Fairbanks Rittmer and Jamieson will be eligible again next year.

Rynerson J. Howie Seehusen Messerli Leggett D. Howie Hosford Wahl Adams Eiben Gerdes O. Howie Maire Faust Burrichter K. Howie Keith Behrends Fraser Yeoman Schweitzer Tillotson Wright Steiner Richardson Field Jamieson Roy Moore Mont Moore Rittmer Nagel Fairbanks

Kittenball Opener Signals Rainy Season Start at School Diamond

The 1938 kittenball season begins under the schoolhouse lights with Stuhlers defeating Franklin 5 to 1 behind Eddie Scherrer pitching and hitting the first homer of the year. Niles Theater routs DeMolays 17 to 4 in five innings before rain ends play. Upcoming schedule lists multiple games and a basketball slate for Monticello High School.

Stuhlers Franklin Eddie Scherrer Eddie Billy Sloan Franklinites Bud Reynolds Dunn Niles Theater Niles Dut Kehoe Jimmy Guler Jimmy Monticello High School Supt A. B. Grimes

Monticello Loser In Valley League Opener

Monticello loses 5 to 4 to Farley in the Maquoketa Valley league opener at Farley. Tommy Eden drives in all Monticello runs with three RBIs as Davenport starts, replaced by Meredith in the fourth. Farley uses two runs in the second and three in the fourth to take the lead.

Monticello Farley Monti Tommy Eden Davenport Meredith Sweeney F. Kluesner M. Kennedy E. Simon I. Daley D. Urban Cc. Kennedy E. Kluesner E. Luensman Monticello Hobert Ssland Eggers Hayes Kehoe Bartlett Kreeb Eden P Meredith Kula Strawberry Point Maquoketa

Blind Bogey Tourney Won By Gus Ricklefs

The Monticello Country Club blind bogey event last Sunday saw Gus Ricklefs win with a 76 after a 96 gross and 20 handicap. Ben C. Roberts had the low net 80-16-64, while Claude Appleby led gross with 78. Monticello golfers head to Mount Vernon next Sunday May 22 for an afternoon match starting at 1 o clock.

Monticello Country Club Gus Ricklefs Gus Ben C. Roberts Sam Rhatigan Crane Claude Appleby Milton Thoeni John J. Locher Jr Monticello Mount Vernon Bill Laude

Rain Totals Hit Six and Five Eighth Inches in Spring

Weather observer John Bateman compares 1937 and 1938 spring precipitation. From January 1 to May 18, 1927 matched 1938’s total. but April 15 to May 18, 1938 nearly doubled 1937. Readings show scattered rainfall with a total around six and one half inches and drier ground soaking in, sunshine brighter than politics.

John Bateman

Minotaurs secure fourth straight win over Onslow

The Monticello Minotaurs beat Onslow 15 to 8 at Onslow to extend their winning streak. Monti’s Richardson pitched all nine innings, allowing five hits with 11 strikeouts and 9 walks. Onslow’s Orr took the loss after 11 Monti hits and five free passes, as Onslow committed ten errors to Monticello three. Siebels led Monti with two doubles and a triple in five at bats.

Minotaurs Onslow Monti High Richardson Monticello Orr Fanning Monti Siebels Rodman Liddy Bader

Monticello Chorus Sings Bach at Cornell Festival

The 160 voice Monticello Young People Choir performed Bach's Mass in B minor at Cornell College during the fortieth May Music festival. Hans Lange directed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, featuring soloists Kathryn Witwer and William Miller.

Cornell College Royal Rodman Harry I. Rodman Antonette Doxssee C. A. Doxsee Jean McNeilly James McNeilly Center Junction Hans Lange Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago Symphony Chicago Kathryn Witwer William Miller Cornell Ruth Pinkerton Francis German Cornell Oratorio Society

Monticello VFW Auxiliary Celebrates Ninth Birthday

Sixty guests attended Monticello Auxiliary No. 1683 VFW ninth birthday. Past commanders and presidents were honored at a special table with a two tier cake. Plans for Memorial Day observance and a Bicycle club in conjunction with the Iowa Safety League were outlined. The auxiliary elected delegates to the department district meeting. Also noted is the death of Ida Hagensick, 65, of Marquette, from a heart attack in Cedar Rapids en route to Iowa City University Hospital.

Monticello Veterans of Foreign Wars Ray Echternacht Henry Che Henry Helms H. Jarrett Grant Eilers Fred W. Hein Emma Jacobs Elsie Ida Hagensick Marquette University Hospital Iowa City Cedar Rapids

For Sale Ads Mixed in Monticello Local Page

Classified notices list items for sale including a boys bike for five dollars at Mrs. Sanford home Monticello and New Hampshire red hatching eggs for sale with contact Mrs. John Jacobs Monticello Also machinery for sale and a refrigeration service ad by M C Grant with contact SHOMONT dairy and express ad prompt call for service Technician details provided

New Hampshire John Jacobs Monticello

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