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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
1
A column warns drivers to slow at hill crests to avoid unseen oncoming traffic. Engineers consider reflective mirrors on hilltops to provide a line view and curb crashes. The piece stresses personal responsibility and prudent driving as the primary fix.
The will of Wesley S. Hutton leaves 3000 to the John McDonald hospital in Monticello, 2000 to the Scotch Grove Presbyterian church, and 1000 to the Scotch Grove cemetery. With no immediate relatives, his gift aims to benefit the greatest number. The hospital’s founding echoes a similar bequest by John McDonald.
An editorial urges readers to support public institutions through bequests and book donations to Monticello Library. It highlights past gifts to hospitals and churches, calls for yearly purchases, and suggests consulting the librarian to maximize impact during Book Week and Christmas.
The Iowa Democrats and Republicans both suffer national losses but vow to forget bitter battles and work toward unity. They pledge cooperation with Des Moines state administration and national leadership to foster unified policy in difficult times and honor the will of the people.
Alumni of Monti High share memories of early football battles and school days. Mrs. Schneider recalls 1922 80 to 0 defeat by Monti High and a 101 to 0 win over Grant Hi Cedar Rapids. Other tales note helmetless play and shower room adventures as part of school lore.
A nostalgic survey of Montini schooldays from long ago. Vignettes recall hiding pies in desks, a sig net ring misread as a mirror, Lulu Howie Cass at assemblies, Twenty Three Skidoo, life top desks, physics battles, spotted pony Harold Deischer, cooling swimming days, long skirts, party games, football gaps, ink on ponytails, steerable horses, 1907 students bragging on effort, and Thoeni girls white shirt waists.
Editorial urges strong student backing for all Montini teams and activities. It praises players who train after school and endure injuries, insisting full loyalty from the student body to keep the school’s name free from disgrace and to fuel vigor. It calls on students to prove pride in their teams and school.
The Science Club held its annual initiation on November 7 in the high school science room. Initiates Kenneth Abbichs George Coxsee Dick West Jack Stuhler and Louis Havlichek were sworn in as full members after a ritual of passage and oath.
Sixth grade classes held a month long mock election with campaign displays and class-wide voting. Berkley Holmes led registration and students Bobby Gesse Harry Hanken George Rynerson and Billy Marsh counted ballots. Willkie defeated Roosevelt nineteen to six.
Fragmented school room chatter cites Jim Merrill teaching plans and local romances. It mentions a noon parade, trips to Anamosa, a driving test for Jim Bone, and various teens moving through Wayne township with casual gossip and a reward for a lone red shoestring.
The Monticello Panthers defeated Anamosa in severe weather 0 to 0 to clinch the Eastern Iowa Conference title. Monticello dominated play with five first downs to Anamosa’s two and held most of the action in Anamosa territory despite adverse conditions.
A brief tribute to the senior football players ending the season. Stan Schrader co captain is praised for heart and versatility while Paul Bender is hailed for hose running and leadership. Bob Liddy is highlighted as quarterback and Bob Siebels as right end with thanks from the staff. Chuck Boss is noted as the legs of the team showing willpower.
The junior class play cast and crew were entertained at a Tuesday evening party in the high school auditorium. They reenacted scenes, played games, and featured Wally Schneider’s Hitler imitation with Ralph Bender as interpreter before singing and cake refreshments.
Miss Cox's room features posters illustrating symmetry with a central circle and winged horses on both sides and football themed designs showing players and the field in balanced arrangements. Two geometry classes contributed to the project.
Bell Telephone presented an educational sound movie to Monti Hi students last Thursday. Three films were shown detailing proper telephone use, wire manufacturing, and the discovery and production of the vacuum tube.
Chuck Boss splashed by water and forgot his overcoat before a Purdue clash. Players Paul Bender Paul Frank Junior Heath and Chuck Ross share cross country duties for admission to Iowa City games. Bender injured a leg but the line and backfield shine with Siebels Bender Messerli Beeks Behrends Bone Schrader contributing, with talk of all conference honors.
In a government class Miss Merrill struggled as football players voiced support or opposition to her political views. Several students showed potential to become effective campaign speakers, the scene reflecting lively engagement amid the political discussion.
Dick Mardoff and Gene Walker travel to Kansas City Missouri for the national FFA convention where 10 000 boys from 48 states and the possessions will compete in livestock judging and public speaking They left Monday and will return today Thursday
On Armistice Day the V F W staged a morning program at the high school starting at 10:30. The event featured taps and the high school band on the lawn, following a pep meeting in the auditorium where the sextet sang two school songs.
Minnie Izer transfers property described as lot 6 and part of lot 7 to Charles F. Izer. Beginning at the northeast corner of lot 6 and proceeding north 288 feet to the northwest corner of lot 5 then north 485 feet to the next reference point.
Public records list various property deeds including corrections to parcel lines on routes near No 161 and 151, transfers for lots 5 6 7 and surrounding sections, and sales of cemetery plots in Madison and Antioch. Notable actions include land corrections between Charles Izer and Carl Winkler, transfers involving Bridget McGuire, and deeds to Henry and Emma Eden with joint tenancy interests. Continuous minor conveyances total minimal sums with deed considerations of 1.00 in some cases.
In Jones county Iowa the district court sets November 30 1940 at 10:00 a.m. for final proof and probate of the last will and testament of W S Hutton deceased. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk W J Fearson officiates.
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