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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
1
Wisconsin rejects Wendell Willkie as a Republican candidate. He withdraws from the contest, signaling an end to his bid and inviting speculation on future support for Dewey or a potential third party. Willkie criticized both the New Deal and party leaders, arguing reforms are needed for the GOP.
Monticello may soon host Boy Scout programs following a Cedar Rapids unit demonstration at the Rotary club. The movement gains national attention as supporters cite a motivating battle cry urging youths to toughen up buckle down and carry on to victory, emblematic of Scouting’s growing role.
Reading and Writing E Seauss R McKown Zoha k Kossak is praised as a leading Polish literary figure though little word reaches her amid war. The book Blessed Are The Meek translated for American readers is seen as a potential best seller and Book of the Month Club selection. The piece notes publishers Roy and the peril of war, and cites Quentin Reynolds on three war revelations the jeep Ernie Pyle and an American Red Cross girl. A Red Cross unit in Alexandria aided pilots with comforts, including ice cream and magazines, as one pilot recalls a wartime Mediterranean sail tale.
The Iowa Poll reports a heavy majority favor bombing Catholic church property in Italy if military necessity saves American lives, with Catholics at 83 percent support vs Protestants at 52 percent. It also notes mixed views on gas warfare with limited public willingness to use gas only under strict military aims and when enemy uses it first.
Excerpts from editorials across several papers urge a Republican nominee with broad national knowledge. They predict U S support shifts against Japan, critique Japan’s actions, and call for renewed American unity and constitutional principles against what they view as bureaucratic overreach.
The article reflects on faith, courage, sacrifice, and heroism learned through Scouting, emphasizing its role in teaching the hallmark of American character. It highlights how Scouting shaped values in many individuals and communities.
Patriotic appeal urges support for Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps as thousands of American soldiers risk their lives. Citizens are urged to buy bonds at banks and post offices, with prices starting around 18 dollars and change.
April 12 1934 Monticello notes list church hosting plans a marriage in Cass township Einmont events include Geraldine Brainard and Ashley Elliott wed April 8 at the home of her parents Wayne Zion Lutheran ceremony for Evalena Freese and Harvey H Helgens April 11. births set village records with multiple newborns and local work changes.
The Jones county Clerk of Court handles floods of human entanglements within a quiet office. Probate deeds and estate notices anchor a story of land law and legitimacy while public records reveal vital statistics and service to servicemen.
A series of property transfers shows multiple joint tenants and individuals selling or transferring land in sections 24 86 4 and surrounding townships including Dubuque and Monticello areas. Transactions mention prices from 1 to 32 000 dollars and involve heirs spouses widows and guardians with parcels along the Wapsipinicon river and various blocks and lots in Anamosa Oxford Junction and Monticello.
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