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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
2
The article notes that regions dry before prohibition remain dry while previously saloon dominated areas stay wet. It argues the house test shows this pattern is far more significant than circulation polls, highlighting strong regional contrasts.
About seventy five friends gathered at the United Brethren church in Morley for a surprise party honoring Mr and Mrs Henry L Smith on their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. The event reflected local ties with Anamosa residents and Springville connections as family and friends joined in the milestone. The couple, long known in the area, reside on a farm six miles south of Anamosa.
Castle Grove residents Mr and Mrs E L Kromminga hosted Edna Kromminga while John Van Buren’s sister Ruth Van Buren studied at Cornell college in Mount Vernon. Courthouse and church activities included road conditions delaying services and a Coe college students Easter visit. Local achievements day in Anamosa drew many township registrants and features Castle Grove performers with Lyle Hosford on accordion.
Community members held card parties at the King home with multiple couples. Shopping trips occurred in Manchester while others visited family homes in Worthington, Deer Grove, Langworthy, Monticello, and Earlville. Birthday dinner honored Phyllis Marilyn Cox with relatives present.
The Hein and Yossi families welcomed Harry A Hoag returning from Orlando with a party at their home. Dolores Yossi celebrated her birth anniversary with friends, games, and two birthday cake centered tables. Community members attended the Anamosa achievement day, and Mrs Carl Schneiter mourned the death of her brother Chris Bauman of Ryan with services held at the German Reformed church. Will Balsiger hosted dinner for guests from Monticello Anamosa and Sand Springs.
The economist John Maynard Keynes argues that progressive nations will see life standards rise four to eightfold in a century. He presents an optimistic forecast of continued economic growth and improved living conditions driven by policy and innovation.
The 1931 mean temperature reached 53.3 degrees in Dubuque, 5.2 degrees above normal and 3.9 degrees warmer than 1930. May was the only month not above normal, 37 days hit 90 degrees or higher, with seven straight days reaching or exceeding 100. Precipitation was deficient early, later improved but too late for vegetation. snowfall and sunshine were near normal.
Poem reflects on life as a shifting kaleidoscope from ancient rulers to modern figures. It portrays life as an atomic mystery and a transcendental glare, with humans chasing shadows while God remains unseen behind the screen. The lines express a universal quest for meaning and purpose.
A quirky line notes that odds favor the clever suitor over rivals in a playful or absurd context, hinting at a joke about wit or misdirection influencing romance and success.
Jim Littlefield arrived in town with visible injuries including a bruised nose and a slinged arm after a stoneboat with mules toppled. He attributed the mishap to unruly mules and noted pain from a badly jammed hand while vowing to stand firm against Prosperity.
Sioux City Journal notes Roosevelt for president boosters trumpet New York Governor as likely first ballot choice at the June Democratic convention. Observers doubt the convention is unnecessary and warn bandwagon chatter may affect undecided states though Roosevelt has not yet secured the nomination.
Minneapolis Journal notes Capt. Dollar's 88th birthday celebration. He recalls his first week salary was 60 cents, missing 40 cents to reach his named amount.
The Toledo Blade notes that both major parties avoid discussing certain issues this year, shaping the political discourse and voter choices.
The Boston Transcript criticizes Governor Pinchot for opposing a broad credit relief measure. It argues the government and banks must preserve and restore credit, condemning calls for direct dole. It notes La Follette's $3.5 billion bond plan and Alfred E. Smith’s $2 billion bond proposal as proposals aimed at aiding the unemployed.
The Public Ledger notes the shift from grand promises to concrete financial reform. It argues government must be deflated and a broad tax bill passed, spreading the burden across all citizens while lawmakers abandon excuses and avoid excess spending.
A. Vanderlinden of Algona Iowa writes Col. Charles A Lindbergh describing two dreams in which he sees the house where the Lindbergh baby is held. He details the surrounding roads hills and a middle aged Englishman in knickers as the kidnapper leader and the baby sleeping under a woolen blanket.
Millar places the discussion near Hopewell New Jersey the Lindberghs home site. Scientists offer kleptomania as a consequence of parental restraint on children's desires and wants.
The district court of Jones county Iowa has appointed Herman Zimmerman as executor of the Dirk J. Collman estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within the legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa Iowa dated April 4 1932. J Locher attorney for the estate 41 4
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in estates listed have been filed with the Jones County District Court clerk. A final hearing and approval are set for April 15, 1932, at the court to allow interested parties to file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved, including the Lowell State Bank as administrator of the estate of C S Barker deceased at Anamosa Iowa with April 4 date referenced.
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