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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
8
Large gathering at the Len Hein home celebrated the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Len Hein with baskets and a money purse. Relatives from Delhi Monticello and Monticello area attended, and Naomi Hein noted as their daughter. Substantial local visits and school closure marked the week as residents shared meals and stories.
The vehicle skidded on the bend and turned turtle trapping the driver beneath. The car was badly demolished but the occupant, Richard, sustained no injuries. In the area W. W. Morgan of Hopkinton, a Watkins dealer, and a TB tester were present this week. Mesdames Will Balsiger Henry Marks and G L Buol attended a training school at Mrs Margaret Stadtmueller’s home last Friday.
Miss Emma Sadler spent Sunday at her home near Bernard. Harry McCullough of Davenport was in Cascade on business Saturday. Carlton and Royal Breitbach spent Sunday in Dubuque. Dr. Flannigan died in Chicago of pneumonia last Friday.
Castle Grove notes a well attended farm bureau gathering with a Max Wortman film on sour soil Limestone and an Andy Gump cartoon. Emphasizes cooperative marketing lessons from Denmark and Kentucky tobacco, mentions Youth program by Monticello normals, and announces an Achievement Day picnic June 5 at Wapsipinicon park with state leaders and lunch.
A baby boy weighing eight pounds arrived May 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schrader in Scotch Grove. Names have not yet been chosen. Community notes include visits, church schedules, election reminders, wreath committee actions, and Memorial Day arrangements.
Amber Franklin Bailey and her Faribault-born daughter visit local relatives while Amber Cooperative Creamery board members Otto Danneman Gene Porter August Toenjes Herman Folkers Phillip Bailey and Roscoe Lincoln tour sites including Charles City and Mason City to explore a possible buttermilk drier purchase. Hearst Duncan returns from Luther College duties en route to Des Moines for an Associated Chautauqua of America tour. residents plan repainting and visits continue among local families.
Glehart and family with the Bodiker sisters were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Bodiker. Mrs. Angie White traveled to Davenport for her cousin’s serious illness. Mrs. George Siebels made a business visit to Dubuque. Albert John and five daughters from Cedar Rapids visited Gedar Rapids area. The Batley and Ford families, with Anna Gross, hosted and Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman and son Willis visited Maquoketa.
Onslow and Nielsen family guests visit in Dubuque with John Young and Mrs Jansen. Dr C R Smith and Mrs B W Streeper make regional visits for health and consulting. Sermons by Rev Henry Marks at Richland church near Monticello. memorial day sermon given. Nyoda campfire girls host ice cream and cake. Marshall Players show attended by locals in Monmouth. Gardening club and missionary society events noted. Local lumber yard changes hands with Kenneth Kennedy purchasing from Iowa Builders. Kennedy plans move from Cedar Rapids. local ties highlighted.
Prairieburg residents host visitors from Ryan and Dexter Minnesota as Miss Hester Schlicher plans a week with the Baker family. Anne Callins spends a weekend with Mrs. McEvoy and John Dolan visits his daughter Mrs. John Lauser in Marion. Mr and Mrs James Anderson are also noted in the recall.
Mr. and Mrs. Flavel DeLancey and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Armstrong of Anamosa were guests in the Am Randall home Sunday. Eva Shaffer of Anamosa spent Sunday at the O A DeLancey home and Mission services were held at St Joseph church all week. Mrs. I G Bebee and daughter Edith are visiting Town City relatives. Raymond Richards travels to Town City for examination and treatment this week. Gertrude Walmutt and daughters Margaret and Martha visited the Rundwall home Saturday.
Iowa State College experiments show windrow hay cures best when cut and raked promptly with leaves inside and stems outside. Delayed drying lowers quality slightly but saves time, while swath hay dries longer. expert notes emphasize color aroma and nutrient changes during fermentation.
An Iowa eggs piece notes that despite Iowa farmers close to sources, eggs from Iowa lose out in New York. Droste and Snyder Inc. estimates show about 29 to 30 percent of Iowa eggs reach New York. Discrimination arises from delays in delivery.
The article discusses the spread of electric irons as rural power spreads. It notes that handle size affects fatigue, larger surfaces reduce strokes, heel rests ease lifting, and thermostatic controls with multiple heat settings improve usability.
Mrs. Henry Ness of Iowa State College argues that quality reproductions of master paintings far surpass poor originals. She urges matching wall space and room colors, avoiding sugary sentimental subjects and overly harrowing or commonplace themes to keep art engaging.
Dr. C. J. Drake of Iowa State College reports severe cutworm activity in gardens and corn fields. Hand removal works in small plots. protect tomato and cabbage with cardboard or tin cylinders. For large areas, broadcast poison bait made from bran, sodium fluosilicate, molasses, and water. mix dry components first, moisten with molasses solution, then scatter over infested areas.
WOT will air campus news three times weekly on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings at 9:30 on the college station. A Sigma Delta Chi member known as the Campus Reporter will deliver a 10 to 15 minute news feature aimed at Towans. A note on farming mentions corn fields providing shade and green food for young chicks in summer.
Dr George Albery veterinary surgeon and dentist operates at Phore 171, with an office and hospital one block north of the post office. He answers calls day or night, offering around the clock animal care and dental services.
A brief local item notes changes in votes during a political term, highlighting reduced support or adjusted outcomes. It mentions the officeholder and the electorate, with an emphasis on shifts in public stance and legislative effects.
A pro Hammill political appeal praises OHIN TAMMILL for governor of Iowa noting honesty integrity and a scandal free tenure. It urges voters to renominate John Hammill at the June 4 Republican primaries promising continued sound administration and a strong road program with value for money.
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