Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Monticello Express in Monticello, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1931

Page

8

September Farm Bureau meeting draws local crowd

Scotch Grove residents filled the September Farm Bureau meeting last Tuesday with a suggestion box and a three month program committee led by Director Callahan. Laura Sinclair performed two violin solos and Lyfe Callahan spoke on Ames and the Memorial and Dalry buildings. County Agent Wortman discussed cooperative oil and gas markets and Vernon the poultry specialist was announced for a future visit. Three film reels on turkey raising poultry culling and a comedy capped the program.

Farm Bureau Callahan G. J. Hughes Ed Zirkelbach Lee Streets Laura Sinclair India Esther Sinclair Lyfe Callahan Ames Memorial Dalry Building W. B. Clark Wortman Vernon Ralph Minney Billy Jackie Decatur Fred Minney Minneapolis Minney Lewis Wright Clark Cottage Ruth Clark Pauline Otten Georgia Moats Laurel Naylor Maxine Lange Virginia Wright Robert Stickley L. E. Hutton Merle Monticello M. M. Sinclair Roy Brunning Laverne Martha Hutton Lincoln Hutton Celena Stahlberg John Stahlberg Langworthy Minnie Dirks Henry Harms Amber Dirks-Harms Ray Brunning Luverne Minn Carl Teten Laurel Neb John Carson Center Junction Roy Streets Eugene Cedar Rapids Henry Stahlberg Lyle Velma Donald Lois Tobinson William Oltman Oltman Siebels Dierkson Dixon, Ill Stahlberg John Radloff Wyoming Mrs. Radloff Mount Vernon Cornell College Russell Hughes Raymond Helgens The Agricultural College L. B. Callahan Iowa Iowa City

Marriage notice from Hopkinton and Manchester details

Dorothy Sheppard and Harold Kenyon wed in Galena Missouri on September 3. Kenyon works at A P store and the couple will live in Manchester. Various Hopkinton residents are noted visiting, hosting events, and traveling, including a trip to Chicago for a wedding and other social updates.

Hopkinton Friends Dorothy Sheppard Manchester Harold Kenyon Galena Kenyon A. P. Store J. B. Schuster Minneapolis State Air Agnes Gearhart Monticello

Iowa Hawkeyes optimistic 1931 backfield and line stars named

Iowa University announces key 1931 backfield and line players led by Captain Oliver Langen of Alta as standout blocker. Randahl Hickman of Chariton expected to lead ground gains, Marcus Magnusen of Clinton returns at center, Nelson Tompkins of Marengo anchors guard. Practice starts Sept 15 as Hawkeyes prep for Pittsburgh on Oct 3, plus Indiana on Oct 17 and Northwestern on Nov 21.

Oliver Langen Alta Randahl Hickman Chariton Marcus Magnussen Clinton Nelson Tompkins Marengo Hawkeyes Pittsburgh Pitt Indiana Northwestern

Hopkinton News Highlights Local Events and Visits

The column catalogs weddings and engagements including Miss Carter and Mr Jenkins in Chicago, church society entertainments, theater plans by R F Billings, and seasonal reopenings. It notes elderly residents socializing, relocations, sermons, sports coaching, and school heat adjustments as fall terms begin.

Onslow Savings Bank Holds Annual Meeting and Declares Dividend

Onslow Savings Bank held its annual meeting on September 7 and reelected directors and officers. Melvin Spencer remains president, N. C. Holst vice president, George H. Paulsen cashier, and J. R. Ramey assistant cashier. The dividend is declared despite the current depression, signaling good condition. Also notes George Gee of Washington DC visiting with his father Len Gee and family, plus social visits among local residents and a report that the high school and teachers are active.

Peterson’s Woods Guild Alvin Hanna Chicago Mina McGovern John Stickley Cedar Rapids Lydia Lyons Harriet Lamey Gensicke Duncan Wasson Royal Chatterton Peterson S. G. Hutton Howard Willison George Lyons Wyoming Ladies’ Guild Eva Beck Beck Edna Wasson Irma Paulsen Elva Hall Henry Koon Onslow Monmouth Woodman Cal Chase Maxine Scotch Grove Otha Johnson Thelma Canton Newman Fred Pratt Richfield Minn Alvin Pratt Isaac Edwards Edwards Onslow Savings Bank Melvin Spencer N. C. Holst George H. Paulsen J. R. Ramey George Gee Washington, D. C Len Gee Gee Mr. Gee Edwin Wilcox Ethelwyn Mildred Monticello Harold Wilcox Hopkinton Bernard Cass Lawson Coralville Carl Hutton Jim Keating Clarence Pinn Temple ‘Hill Lee Hansen

Amber Farm Bureau elects officers at Jackson meeting

Amber township members met Friday at Antioch church for a routine business session and officer elections. New posts named include Chairman Mrs Henry Wehling and Vice Chairman Mrs Ralph Holmes with district cooperators across Pleasant Hill Pleasant Valley Antioch Jackson Center Hazel Green Waggoner Black Oak and Midland.

Jackson Township Black Oak Jameson Midland Henry Wehing George Voorhies Ernest Reese Cedar Rapids Voorhies Will Voorhies Peter Robertson Mercy Hospital Anamosa Central College Pella Ernest Truman Stanton H. E. Stingley Charles Moses Leroy Dirks Center Junction Ed Duncan E. Johnson Waterloo J. B. Johnson Rena Hoult Farm Bureau

Community Notes From Richland Center And Surrounding Towns

Richland Center and nearby areas report social visits and farm sales. The 300 acre Kiburz farm near Richland Center sold to John Bateman of Monticello, historic site once owned by Kiburz grandparents. Various visits to farms and homes listed with families from Onslow Cedar Rapids Monticello and Sheboygan. The fire truck committee met in Monona with Will Balsiger and others. A student Alma Buol plans Iowa City study. Lil Man Allamand noted as nurse visitor. A 60,000 drug stores in the United States fill 180,000,000 prescriptions yearly.

Will Burrichter Lost Nation Joe Kiburz John Bateman Monticello Mr. Kiburz Victor Albert Schneiter Onslow Carl Schneider Carl N. Hein Sory Melvin John Yossi Lucile Dolores Cedar Rapids Adolph Egger Will Balsiger Cap Arduser Sand Spring Galen Hein Monona Will Hintz Sprague Hosford Frank Miller Cam Greer Alma Buol G. L. Buol Iowa City University of Iowa Abe Allemand Mary Lou Lester Schofield Lil- Man Allamand Bud Leberman Sheboygan Wis Len Buol Dickeyville Henry Che Ray Echternacht Wilhelm Behrends Eda

Social visits span multiple Minnesota towns

Sand Spring residents host relatives from St. Paul Hastings Colesburg and Monticello while Ed ward Cox and Cap Arduser homes welcome guests. Loeda Hein from Richland Center visits her grandparents and Miss Milly Crim teaches at Sand Spring School which opened with 19 pupils.

Clarence Seifert St. Paul Minn John Bohlken Hastings J. L. Batchelder W. M. Moser Colesburg Edward Cox Fred Egger Dean Morton Minburn Henry Eilers Langworthy Cap Arduser Clara Arduser Fred Heeren Deer Grove Illinois Fred Bohlken Marion Sand Spring Milly Crim Monticello

Anamosa Eureka Short News Items Mix of Local Events

Notable local items include Lewis G. Ireland named postmaster at Langworthy Jones county. M F Thomson reports nineteen steers at Chicago market averaging 1 348 pounds sold for 10 10 per hundredweight. Anamosa schools open with record registration 219 in high school 456 in grades. Theater work continues with rear excavation nearing completion. Farm Bureau on vacation, Miss Mary Tracy covers duties. Gas tanks found in theater excavation contained gas and liquid needing siphoning with odor along Mar street. Ashes of D C Trester shipped from Altadena California for interment beside his wife in Riverside cemetery. John Morse farm east of Wyoming sold for 25000 to Peoples Trust Savings bank Clinton mortgage deficit 3218 62. Morse family bankruptcy petitions filed. Arthur McCullough Post American Legion elects H H Gee commander and other officers. Legion opts not to sponsor independent football this fall.

Lewis G. Ireland Langworthy Jones County M. F. Thomson Chicago Anamosa Rena Hoult Farm Bureau Hoult Sioux Falls South Dakota Paul Hanken Mary Tracy Mar Street Beery Altadena California Riverside Cemetery Trester John Morse Wyoming Peoples Trust & Savings Bank of Clinton Morse Mamie Tasker Morse Arthur McCullough American Legion Legion Hall H. H. Gee Lee First Glenn McLaughlin Lloyd Lowry Lloyd Robertson P.S. Robertson Walter Ratterman Alva Barber Lee Lanner

Alfalfa and Soybeans Increasing in Iowa

Waterloo Dispatch reports a surge in alfalfa and soybean production across Iowa and neighboring states due to soil improvement programs and feed value. The dairy cattle congress runs September 28 to October 4 with national entries anticipated from growers nationwide, alongside the ongoing national corn show. Premiums remain unchanged, with alfalfa entries limited to sheaf and hay classes and 1931 growth required for all entries.

Waterloo Dispatch Iowa Dairy Cattle Congress

Wallaces' Farmer lines questioned on longevity claim

In Marshalltown Times-Republican commentary, readers challenge the assertion that human lifespans reached 1,000 years, noting skepticism about biblical-era ages and parallel references. The piece critiques the plausibility of such ages and contrasts with contemporary understanding.

Marshalltown Wallaces Farmer Methuselah

Tax for Farm Bureau Slights Tax Burden in Iowa

Iowa farm bureaus receive less than a third of a cent per dollar of property tax, about 31 cents per $100 in total county appropriations for 1930, or 14 cents per person. Members pay $3 yearly dues, with nonmembers also served. The farm bureau lists public service, education, and community projects as key roles.

Iowa Murl McDonald Iowa State Colleges Towa Farm Bureau Parmatrean

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Church F. D. Sutherland Iowa University Stars Hickman Man Nussen Sangen Carter Cook County Hospital Jenkins Y. M. C. A. Hopkinton C. R. Gearhart Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church George Harper W. P. Lord R. J. Milroy R. F. Billings Princess Theater Billings William Bradle Sylvan Bixby Strawberry Point Edgewood Royden Nursery Harold Hawn M. F Hawn Charles Macomber Cascade Maggie Davis J. R. Kirkwood Wendell Allan LeClerc Custer S. C Kirkwood Bessie Morrison Blairsburg Ed LeClerc Charles Boyer George Keith Frank E. Allen Grace Margery Winnipeg Canada Allen Reformed Presbyterian Church Albert Edgar Town State College Frances Bone C. S. Morton A. C. Martin A. P. Himebaugh Glenn Walmutt Jessie Keith Ventura Dillon A. B. Soule Waupaca Eastern Stars Lenox College Langworthy Hall Henry Schaffer Otto Otten James Gray O. O. Black Wayne Amber Presbyterian Tyler and Downing’s Eugene Bailey Henry Holmes W. Burlingmeier Burlingmeier Wallace Gray Angmogsa John Grant Richland Center United States Anamosa Eureka United States Department of Agriculture Osage News America Williama Laboratories Williams Pennzoil Madsen Motor Co PENN Illiams Bere Standard By Underwriters’ Laboratories Hoag Duster Co Lara Cla Anne Avesekke Dac , Indu Ats Iarren Fungalore Waterloo Iowa Japan
Search Courier

Search the Monticello Express Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monticello Express?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication