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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1936

Page

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Roosevelt Era Criticism of Supreme Court Gains Steam

A historical column argues that critics attacked the Supreme Court as Roosevelt policies faced backlash after NRA and AAA rulings. It warns of tax burdens, civil service shifts, and the spoils system as the new deal era unfolds, noting factory taxes and service disruptions during winter hardships.

Federal Civil Service Civil Service Roosevelt Civil Service Committee House

Dem critics drift as Glass and stalwarts back the new deal

Exchange clipping surveys Virginia senator Carter Glass and several veteran Democrats who grimly diss the brain trust era yet plan to vote straight for the new deal in November. The piece also notes figures like John Nance Garner Harry Byrd and Pat Harrison tied to party loyalty despite reservations.

Sioux City Journal Senator Glass Virginia Washington Frankfurters Turwells Wallaces Hopkinses Ickeses Tezlain Journal Carter H. Glass Congress John Nance Garner United States Harry Byrd Senator Robinson Arkansas Senate Arkansas Statesman Pat Harrison Mississippi Albert Ritchie Maryland Ritchie

Action Wisely Deferred in Court Powers Debate

Washington Post notes the move to curb Supreme Court powers was shelved as congress regains proportion. Officials say no time this session and enacting bills would politicize the court, likely impossible anyway, avoiding a partisan clash that could embroil the court.

United States Supreme Court Washington Post Supreme Court Congress Court

Monticello School Summer Program Recalls Community Support

The Monticello board of education continues a multi year effort praising utilities and responders for aiding in emergencies. The article highlights a summer program led by Coach Fran Merten and later Roy Moore that keeps children active, off the streets, and physically engaged with a low cost and high impact.

Monticelo Board of Education

Five County Plans Call for Less Corn and More Hay

Reports from five Iowa counties show a shift to cut corn and small grain from 1929 levels and boost hay and pasture to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion. Areas include Union Crawford Benton Fayette and Webster with tentative targets and possible revisions after further study.

Iowa Iowa State College L. G. Allbaugh Extension Agricultural Economist Union Crawford Benton Fayette Webster Allbaugh Mr. Allbaugh

Onslow Community Roundup of Events and Officials Sworn In

The junior class play A Strange Bequest drew a full house with strong junior and senior support and a $62 door take. At council, W K Kennedy R E Chaplin W A Hicks H Wilson and Paul Paulsen were sworn in. J R Ramey named clerk. water rates cut to 75 cents a month. Local church and school news plus Easter hospitality and community notes fill the town report.

Lois Bullock Ruth Beck Dorothy Overholt W. K. Kennedy R. E. Chaplin W. A. Hicks F. L. Provan J. R. Kennedy George French Bernard Cass L. M. Smith Howard Willison C. R. Smith Ruth Sears Leslie Babcock Wilma Menald

Social Visits and Easter Guests Across Monticello and Surrounding Areas

Local residents from Monticello Manchester Anamosa Oelwein and surrounding towns hosted and visited relatives and friends over Easter and Sunday gatherings. Notable names include Lang Behrends Batchelder Arduser Weber DeShaw Wright Haverly and others with multiple dinners and home visits reported.

Local Families Share Sunday Visits and Birthday Party

Anamosa and Mr and Mrs Henry Eileen and family were Sunday guests in the Stanley Bright home. Miss Mary Clement and Elmer Timmer of Dyersville visited the Clement home. Phyllis Cox hosted a fifth birthday party for eleven children with games and refreshments at her Friday party.

WMT Waterloo Paul Smith City Hall Arthur Barlow Ladies’ Guild and Missionary Society Frances Orr J. A. Orr Dike M. B. Walters Andrew Jansen Bill Bramer Fred Himes Monticello Harry Moore Margaret Lozier Gill Man Cedar Rapids William Fletcher Edwin Reid Adam Straub William Goarcke G. R. Reid Lloyd F. L. Provan New London William Bramer Bramer Zwingle Ed Paulsen American Legion and Auxiliary Wyoming Lester Lang Dave Wilson Gordon Betty Fred Eggiman Manchester Chi Arduser George Arduser Langworthy J. L. Batchelder Miss Gearhart Coggon J. L. Weber Louis John Jr Lillian Prairieburg John Albany Harry Chaplin Mike Conley Delhi Ray Kerby Wisconsin W. H. Behrends Chris Decker Etta Behrends Hans Ulferts Anamosa Alferts Royce Hill Edgewood John Blaker Esther Heeren Oelwein Fred Heeren Perry DeShaw Mary McVay Worthington Stanley Bright Ladies’ Aid Will Shaffer Charles Stevenson Jr Jack Murray Glen Eilers Edward Cox Ralph Otten Henry Eileen Larry Gull John Stevenson Vernon Johnson BE. H. Cox Phyllis Donna Jeanne Bertha Baxter Frank Haight Blanche Moser Olin Jack Heeren J. L. Sundmeir Dyersville Henry Becker Phyllis Cox Laura Ann Billy Joe Helms Barbara Bobby Lang Betty Wilson Helen Welter Doris Zenobia Bright Dorothy Behrends Larry Blaker George Helms Chester Lang

Somers Election Sees Men Sweep Over Women Tickets

Male voters in Somers Calhoun county backed a men only ticket in the municipal election while a women’s ticket failed. The mayoral race ended 21 to 4 for the man and for city council the women drew one vote each to 22 for the men.

Somers Calhoun County

Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates

Final reports and applications for discharge of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed. A final hearing and approval is set for April 27 1936 in the district court at Anamosa Iowa. The list includes Catherine Stutt as executrix of Will Stutt deceased with filings dated April 3 1936. Clerk SEE BYERLY deputy Julia Foarde labels the notice.

District Court Jones County Catherine Stutt Will Stutt Anamosa, Iowa See Byerly Iowa Julia Foarde

Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa

District court in Jones County Iowa announces probate for the last will and testament of Jacob G. Suter filed April 3 1936. A final proof and probate hearing is set for May 4 1936 at 10 am at the March term to determine admission of the will. interested parties may appear. Coxsee Coxsee and Heiserman attorneys for the estate.

State of Iowa Jones County Jacop G. Suter Jacob G. Suter Pond

Highway View in Jones County Reported Favorable

The county auditor records that a highway viewed by a commissioner from the corner of the sew in section 23 through sections 25 has been reported in favor of establishment. Objections or damage claims must be filed in the auditor's office by noon May 6, 1936, otherwise the highway will be established.

State of Iowa Jones County County Auditor Auditor’s Office

Law Practice and Estate Settlements advertised in Monticello

General law practice and settlement of estates offered by a firm operating from the second floor of the Stuhler building in Monticello Iowa seeking clients for probate and legal service assistance.

Stuhler Monticello Iowa

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Poat Town J. W Dexsee National Editorial Association Member of the Town Newspapers, Inc Politics and Justice NRA AAA New York Times Senator Glass, ET AL Europe Capitola Blaylock Wilfred Wherry John McDonald Hospital Lee Allen Maquoketa A. K. McMaster Vermont Lowell Mass Chicago Carl Brown Lillian Buck Hicks Second Uncle Sam Byerly Coxsee Coxsee & Heiserman Geo. F. Specht L. J. Swift C. F. Shimanek George Albery Postofce Dr. A. M. Maurice Earl H. DeShaw M. D Atore Monticello, Ia Epnere Hotel Savery Dae Moines J. W. Densee C. A. Doxsee J. E. Heiserman Doxsee, Doxsee Heiserman Attorneys At Law Lovell Black W. H. Null D. McCarn & Son American Title Association State Title Association W. E. Tuetken the Bankers Life Man Phone J. G. Schoon Life and Fire Insurance Monticello, Iowa Belgium Thomas Mark J. E. Bateman Hotel Sherman THE College Inn
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