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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
7
Frank Remington of Martello retained the corn husking championship of Jones County on Saturday. The scene shows him in action about twenty minutes before the gun stopped the hour and twenty minute test.
Frank Remington of Martelle captured the 1940 Jones county crown by husking 2 474 pounds in 80 minutes at the Harry Newman farm near Martello. Clarence Willis of Monticello finished second with 2 470.3 pounds. Milton Kintzle of Prairie Creek defended his Dubuque county title by netting 2 792.4 pounds at Cascade, 66.3 pounds ahead of Raymond Kurt of Cascade. About 1,500 spectators attended the Cascade district event with prizes of 25, 15, 10 and 5 dollars.
Governor George A. Wilson names Judge John T. Moffit chairman of the 18th district advisory board. Moffit appoints Capt. James C. France of Tipton, B. E. Rhinehart of Anamosa, and J. K. Thompson of Cedar Rapids to serve as volunteer members.
Plans shape for a Republican rally to be held at the hall in Sand Spring on Wednesday October 30. Talking pictures of the Willkie program will be shown and a special speaker will be on hand. The meeting opens at 8 oclock sharp and everyone will be welcomed.
The junior class presents a three act mystery titled a play within a play with wild humor Friday night in the high school auditorium. Eloie Timmins stars as leading lady under Mary Suett directing as voices warn her to quit. Wallace Schneider plays the hero with Louis Havlichek the villain and Don Caspers the sheriff. Miss Marjorie James directs the production beginning at 8 p.m.
Jake Gesie received word that his son Kenneth Gesie died in Missoula Montana where he served as a hospital intern. A six year Army veteran who served in the Philippine Islands, he was born December 19 1913 in Monticello and was 26. The body will be shipped to Monticello for burial. he is survived by his father and stepmother.
Mrs. Carl Hodson of Schreiner chapter O E S No 226 leaves for Sioux City to represent the local chapter at the Grand chapter meeting. She is joined by Mrs. Bertha Board Mrs. Grace Hucker and Mrs. Marie Kirby all marching as delegates and they plan to return tomorrow.
Street Commissioner Roy Pearson says finished this afternoon the black topping on 60 residents across four blocks from Second to Seventh on North Sycamore and one block on South Sycamore from Washington to Warvel. Hargrave Construction of Cedar Rapids completed rolling 120 tons of chipped rock after priming and asphalt treatments, with final cost not exceeding 450 dollars overall and six dollars seventy five cents per lot.
A fire yesterday morning partially destroyed a small house in Laude’s Addition, Monticello. Built by Dick Merrill for 3800 dollars, it was uninsured and valued at 150 dollars. Tenants Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Chadwell lost all belongings and had no insurance. Likely caused by an overheated laundry stove. Mrs. Chadwell left for work at 7:30 and cannot explain the blaze.
Clarence McCracken former superintendent of Monticello public schools and longtime Iowa education leader died at his Centerville home at 8 am Friday October 18 at age 74. He also served as Ap pannoose county superintendent and had guided schools in Stuart Osceola and Cincinnati before becoming county supervisor for 12 years ending in 1936. He is survived by three children and a sister. He was a Christian Church member and had met with elders the day before his death.
A wartime column laments constant crises since 1982 with jittery public mood and calls for neutrality. It mocks bellicose rhetoric, warns of Atlantic danger, and argues the nation must stay the course as political storms roll toward the Pacific.
The League of Women Voters outlines detailed plans to maximize turnout in the general election on November 5. They are nonpartisan and aim to mobilize every eligible voter. Absentee ballots or car pickups on election day can be arranged by calling No. 19.
The Jones County Young Democrats announce a carnival dance at the Monticello community building Tuesday evening. First voters attend free with prizes for best costumes after the grand march at 11 p.m. Music by Buresh Serpentine confetti horns decorate the event. County candidates for November 5 will be introduced.
Two youths were injured and Jack Fraser 20 of Monticello suffered severe facial injuries after a Porterfield two place plane rented from Badger Airways failed to gain altitude, stalled, and crashed in a hay field near Madison. Investigators from the Civil Aeronautics Board will determine cause.
Bernard A. Kehoe of Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born November 10, 1882 in Davenport he lived in Minneapolis before moving to Cedar Rapids. Survived by his wife Ivah M. Burkett a son Bernard M. and four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were at Turner chapel and burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery Monticello.
The Monticello Express installs a new 0C Miehle printing press purchased and set up by Vere Hoersky of Towa Machine Company Cedar Rapids. The larger press replaces the Whitlock press that went to Mechanicsville Pioneer Press. Public invited to watch a press run in the Lovell building press room Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.
John Breen, Monticello rural mail carrier, was elected first vice president at the rural mailcarriers convention in Anamosa. Other officers elected include Earl Fuller Bellevue president Ed Cone Toronto second vice president and Harvey Geryz Eldridge secretary treasurer. About 60 carriers attended with their wives.
An adult evening school for farmers runs ten weeks starting Monday November 4 at 8 p.m. in the Monticello high school auditorium. Sponsored by the Vocational Agriculture department the board of education the Farmers Evening School advisory council and Iowa State College extension division. The program features renowned instructors with topics on farm value dairy problems soil conservation farm law and rural education ending with a banquet January 20. No fees. Open to town residents and farmers and their families with light refreshments after each session.
Burial services for Wilmer Grant McClain were held at Tyerson funeral home on Saturday at 2 pm. Rev. George Woodall led the service with hymns sung by Mrs Henry Weeren and piano by Mrs TMH Huibregtse. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery beside his twin.
Dick Naylor of Seoteh Grove excels in midget auto racing this season. Known as Buck for his bucking bronc like car, he consistently places in races from Ottumwa to Des Moines and Dubuque. His bright yellow racer nicknamed Leaping Lena has led heats and earned top finishes, with spectators calling No. 300 a good bet.
The parsonage of the Methodist church is being improved this week with paint. The church proper receives additional work including a planned new furnace installation and window repairs.
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