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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
1
Governor George Wilson refuses to commute Walter H. Rhodes to life imprisonment and schedules May 7 for his execution for a brutal murder. Rhodes killed his wife by gun and dynamite in a crime condemned as one of Iowa’s worst. The piece defends the death penalty and attacks those who oppose it as “sob sisters.”
Governor George Wilson seeks renomination on the republican ticket in the June primary. H B Gross, WHO radio commentator, also seeks the republican nomination. Ex Governor Nels Kraschel joins the democratic race against Ed Breen and Valentine with Breen favored by Democrats.
Monticello residents praise the city administration for neat streets and a tidy appearance. Street superintendent Roy Pearson ensures morning washing and daytime cleaning of residential routes, with councilmen and staff commended for making the town more appealing to residents and visitors.
The article notes spring work in Eastern Town as farmers and townspeople seize good days to plow and seed with corn planting soon to follow. It emphasizes hard work and business discipline as essential for success in farming and other trades, warning against laziness and drones.
Jones county farmers are invited this spring to try contour farming with payment for participation from the CCC camp. The program has laid out watersheds to teach soil conservation, prevent soil wash, and retain surface moisture. Set aside acreage for contour planting and expect good dividends.
The article notes Thomas F. Dewey’s rapid surge for the Republican presidential nomination. A 38 year old New York City district attorney, Dewey charms voters with personal appeal and self confidence, inspiring nationwide discussion as Nebraska and Wisconsin primaries show strong support. If party leaders heed public demand, Dewey could lead the ticket against Roosevelt.
Lucile Siebels and Edwin Freese wed at Wayne Zion Lutheran church Amber with Rev. Kehren officiating. Attendants were Bernice Tobia son and Irene Se. The couple plans to live on Henry Freese farm near Amber. A reception for 150 followed at the bride’s home and a dance in Monticello honored them.
John Freeman longtime Aurora schools superintendent signed a contract Monday to lead Wyoming schools. The board has received many applications for the position amid active recruitment.
The Scotch Grove Women's Community club met at Mrs Ben Otten's home with Mrs Albert Schrader as assistant hostess. The topic for April was Some thing New and the roll call answered Its news to me. Mrs Harm J Dirks could not attend but read her paper on inventions. Mrs Albert Schrader spoke on clocks and time from past to present. Group singing by Mrs Marvin Lacock and a flower name guessing contest closed the program.
Mrs Ursula Ba and Mrs Henry L Wismeier and Miss Margaret Wigsmeier attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mildred Wilcox in Monticello. Galen Hein and family plus Ralph Crim of Monticello spent Sunday at Guttenberg. Joyce Wismeier visited Dubuque with M H S band members directed by Lyle McMullen. Mrs John Schweitzer and daughter Janana visited Cedar Rapids. Vincent Balcar of Cedar Rapids visited the H Wismeier home last week.
Bill Stanton relays a pheasant sighting at the soil office. Chicagoan Dick Hoag loses and finds his old knitted cap after a wind gust. Alva Behrends carves animals in wood. Community club eyed a depot lawn flower bed. Wallace Tuetken buys a tricycle with a penny. McNeill notes jobbers as Albert H in replies.
Wayne 4 H club meeting at Siebels home welcomed eight current members and five new ones Doris Emmert Nelda Engelbart Leona Jean Engelbart Vivian Engelbart and Arlene Moenk joined Evelyn Martin was chosen for leaders training The group practiced Dreaming Waves of Tory and Cshebogar dances and discussed Madonna of the Chair The next meeting will be at Miss Julia Toenjes home
The Jones County Rural Youth association organized the Wyoming township Farm Bureau meeting held at the school building on Friday evening. On the program were Marion Balster president Merle Meeks vice president and Carl Brodersen providing special music. Reverend Treaver Baskerville from Martelle led a discussion on Peace and Foreign Relations.
Sheriff's sale urged by Monticello State Bank against James F. Lahey and J. J. Locher as administrator of Mattie McAleer Lahey estate. Levy covers west half of lots 84 and 85 Brad Street's second addition Monticello Iowa. Sale subject to redemption and costs. Date, time, and place to be announced.
Sheriff Henry Eichhorn of Jones County Iowa dated April 16 1940 Shimanek and Shimanek attorneys for the plaintiff file reference 42 2
In Jones county Iowa a probate notice names Toowa State Tax Commission Treasurer of Iowa and heirs as parties. Inheritance Tax appraisers will valuate decedent James McMannus estate at 9:00 a.m. April 27 1940 at Anamosa clerk's office. Hearings allowed. appearance optional. dated April 12 1940.
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