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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1937

Page

4

Monticello Defeats Mt. Vernon in Homecoming, 38 to 0

Monticello's Anti Cyclones dominated Mt. Vernon 38 0 in homecoming play. Monti scored four air TDs and both extra points. Field, Jamieson, Yeoman, Liddy and others starred as penalties and rough play marked the game. Armistice Day plans noted with Anamosa on November 11.

Monticello Mt. Vernon Anti-Cyclones Mount Vernon Monti Bone Yeoman Vic Richardson Jamieson Liddy Anamosa

Minotaurs Name Suggested for Monticello Teams

Waterboy Ray Behrends proposes the local athletic squads be called the Minotaurs. The piece notes Monticello’s fierce, sportsmanlike reputation and recalls a recent Monticello Mount Vernon football game with a strong passing attack and several touchdowns.

Waterboy Ray Behrends Minotaurs Monticelo Monticello Minotaurs

Monticello Homecoming Ends With 38-0 Victory

Monticello celebrates homecoming with an 11:30 assembly and a parade through town led by the band. Coach Moore Captain Richardson Don Schoon and Dean Morey speak as a car float carries alumni to the Monticello Mount Vernon game. The Black and Reds dominate 38 to 0 as the day closes with the annual dance at 8 o'clock.

Moore Richardson Don Schoon Dean Morey Monti High Monticello Mount Vernon Reds

Leadership under Kenneth Fuller expands troop to 32

The unit grows to a full 32 members under Kenneth Fuller with a waiting list of boys eager to join once a second troop is formed.

Kenneth Fuller

B. and P. W. Club Halloween Party At Country Club

The Anamosa B. and P. W. Club held a barnyard Halloween party at the country club last Thursday. Members wore costumes, jack o lanterns lit the hall, corn stalks and autumn leaves decorated the room. A scavenger hunt, contests and dancing followed with refreshments served. Health committee Nzora Bancroft and Jo Atwater led the event, aided by Vera Steffy Ruth Walter and Jennie Strasberg.

Country Club Anamosa Club Nzora Bancroft Jo Atwater Vera Steffy Ruth Walter Jennie Strasberg

Coal Prices Rise as Freight Rates Increase

Freight-rate changes take effect November 10 raise coal prices per ton. Shipments are slow, so consumers are urged to fill bins now to beat the coming surge. Early purchase avoids higher costs when cold weather creates demand.

Old Age Pensioners Benefit From Higher Monthly Checks

Forty three thousand five hundred Iowa seniors received old age assistance warrants on Monday November 1. The average payment rose to 19.80 from 15.93 due to a $25 maximum basis adopted since May. Payments now reach 43,500 recipients, supported by state and federal funding and an increased annual allocation.

Byron G. Allen Division of Iowa Allen Old Age Assistance Federal Social Security Board Iowa Law and

Scout Slants Night Meeting and Hike Details

The regular Scout meeting led by Scoutmaster Kenneth Fuller met Monday at 7 with 28 boys present. Instruction covered signaling and knot tying, marching, and a skill game. winners were Clarence Hosford Jim Bone and Mark Rodman. Dues of 10 cents a month were announced, with the next meeting at 7 o clock. A 7 15 departure for a half hour night hike with flashlights was planned to gain night hiking experience.

Aslock Bessaess Kenneth Fuller Clarence Hosford Jim Bone Mark Rodman

Scout Membership in Cedar Rapids Area Reaches High

Cedar Rapids area council covering Jones Benton and Linn counties reports an all time high membership of 1 021 scouts 410 cubs and 18 Sea scouts current figures provided by Scout Executive N Harold West. National headquarters in New York City also reports a new national enrollment record with 1 081 458 boys and leaders listed. The Monticello Boy Scout troop is mentioned in the roster.

Cedar Rapids

Fox hound for sale and hatching eggs wanted

A well trained fox hound male named Stub Hein offered for sale. Also wanted hatching eggs from well bred flocks with substantial premium. Contact Russell Lux Hatchery Hopkin ton at once.

Pon Sale Russell Lux Hatchery Hopkinton

For Sale McCormick Deering Corn Picker and Route Ads

Classified items and notices from Monticello area including a No 3 corn picker for sale by Ralph Childs of Manchester Iowa with motor attachment, plus ads for health tonics and services, farm rental, and a Rawleighs route inquiry. Also listed are local business notices and telephone numbers.

McCormick-Deering Ralph Childs Manchester

Executor's Notice in Jones County Estate

The undersigned OLIN R. HOWIE is appointed executor of the James A. Howie estate by the district court of Jones county Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk of court and parties owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa November 3 1937 attorney E W Brashaw.

District Court Jones County James A. Howie Anamosa Iowa A. D Olin R. Howie E. W. Brashaw

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