Monticello Cook Earns 1000 Prize For Meal Plan
A young Monticello housewife from 9 Ploridge won a 1000 prize at the World's Poultry Congress for a chicken liver omelet and a full tray of dishes. The Express notes Jones county cooks may replicate her success, while highlighting budgeting and economy in household meals.
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United States
Poultry Congress
Monticello
Jones County
South
the Express
Home Economist
Democratic Party Chairman Targets Curtis Over Journal Critique
E H Birmingham accuses M L Curtis of political activity in violation of Iowa liquor laws, citing Knoxville Journal articles as evidence. Curtis defends his limited role and asserts no manipulation of editorial content. Meanwhile Harold J Kriebs, ex First National Bank cashier, serves ten years for embezzling about 80000 dollars and files bankruptcy as he nears release.
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Democratic State Central Committee
E. H. Birmingham
M. L. Curtis
Iowa Liquor Commission
Curtis
Knoxville Journal
Birmingham
Commission
Harold J. Kriebs
First National Bank of de Witt
Leavenworth Federal
Kriebs
Des Moines
Educator Advocates Newspaper Reading Course Idea
An educator proposes a new initiative to promote reading newspapers as a classroom course. The plan envisions integrating current events with literacy and critical thinking across grade levels.
Taft Seen as 1940 Presidential Prospect in Ohio
Hamilton county and state Republicans urge Senator Taft to declare for no presidential nomination now while Gov. Bricker remains a fallback. Both newcomers to major office face questions of political seasoning but could be strong national figures if developed. Republicans urged patience to identify the strongest candidate for 1940.
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Ioux
Hamilton County
Sense
Mally
Taft
Ohio
Bricker
Keey
Congress
Gov. Bricker
Observations on Iowa Highways and Driver Habits
A Red Oak Express column laments Iowa highways as too narrow by at least two feet and argues truck bodies are oversized for narrow roads. It notes major company drivers are courteous, teens reckless, women drivers center the road, and most motorists hug the center line while impatient at stop signs.
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Red Oak Express
Iowa
Age Not a Fair Test in Vehicle Tax Debate
The Webster City Freeman-Journal argues age is not a fair measure of a car’s condition and urges testing based on actual condition rather than years in service. The Marshalltown Times-Republican weighs in on Paul McNutt’s candidacy with comments on perceived value.
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Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Marshalltown
Paul McNutt
Reading Newspapers Teaches Teens to Distinguish Propaganda
Dr. John L. Lounsbury of Long Beach junior college urged Pennsylvania educators to add media literacy to secondary schools. He argued propaganda is teaching what to think while education is teaching how to think and suggested listening to radio newscasts as a future course.
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John L. Lounsbury
Long Beach
Calif
Pennsylvania
Iowa Front Al Notes Shifting Iowa Politics and Taxpayers
The Monticello Express reports on state actions against out of state corporations doing business in Iowa without registration, a voluntary cut in per diem salaries by the pharmacy board, and investigations tied to narcotics enforcement. It notes the use of federal liquor stamp lists for raids and upcoming June primary politics with party leadership shifts.
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Iowa
Executive Council
Leonard Wegman
Leo J. Wegman
Earl G. Miller
Miller
H. J. Metcalf
H. V. Tyler
Lenox
State Board of Pharmacy Examiners
Tyler
Pharmacy Board
State Pharmacy Board
Public Safety Department
Politics Advance
Democratic Central
E. H. Birmingham
Liquor Control Commission
M. L. Curtis
Center Junction Community Notes Include Visits and Birthdays
Center Junction society events fill the week with visitors Rev Farnham and Mrs Clark joining the Methodist Ladies Aid. Birthdays and gatherings dot the area as families travel, reunite, and attend hospital stays and picnics. The Center Junction firemen announce their fourth annual celebration for August 21.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
E. L. Tomlinson
H. F. Farnham
Wyoming
S. W. Clark
S. L. McCammon
Presbyterian Ladies Working Band
Harry Chase
C. F. Lindsey
Hazleton
J. R. McNeilly
Belle Dodson
Marvin Blohm
Fred Blohm
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Catherine Thompson
G. Thompson
Lydia Decious
Claire
Bunker Hill
Hazel Hill
Green Center
Anamosa State Park
Fred Preas
Carrie
Paul Guhl
Cedar Rauids
Ray Tibbitts
Camp O'Delhi
Manchester
Elsie Holst
N. C. Holst
Laura
New York City
Chicago
John Martens
Peter Prahm
Maquoketa
Andrea Brodersen
Orin Taine
Cedar Falls
S. L
Kansas
Nebraska
Eve
Magua
Roy Bohler
Lanelia
Browe
Roy Walters and Sons
Pie Ane
Don
Anum
T. E. Stanton
B. D. Heiken
Ardis
Treva
John
Warner Heiken
Bernie McCarty
Sam McCarty
Onslow
Miriam Courtney
Des Moines
Norman Johnson
Dubuque
A. Alyea
Harry
Harold
Phillip Himebaugh
Hopkinton
Dick Thompson
Montana
Herbert Cox
Lake Okoboji
A. D. Serbousek
Fred Carson
Greeley
Denver
Colo
Jane
Julie DeShaw
Monticello
Center Junction
Companion to Thousands The American Boy Magazine
Hundreds of thousands of boys and young men read THE AMERICAN BOY Magazine each month and view it as a living companion. A high school senior calls it a buddy as close as a neighborhood chum.
The American Boy Magazine Advertisement
A promotional piece extols The American Boy as sympathetic reading for boys with sports and advice. It highlights coverage of football basketball track and more with contributions from coaches athletes and experts. Subscription rates and address for ordering are provided.
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American Boy Magazine
Detroit
Michigan
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
District court in Jones county Iowa announces probate of the last will of John Henry Heiken deceased. The court sets August 12 1939 at 10 am for final proof and probate at the May term. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
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State of Iowa
Jones County
John Henry Heiken
Said County
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Towa Newspapers, Inc
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Rescience
A. P. Lambert
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Monticello, Ia
Frank E. Patterson
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