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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

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Jones County Fair Set to Open 87th Annual Event

The Jones County Fair prepares to open its 87th annual show in Monticello, promising a strong program and record attendance. Board members urge countywide participation, noting the fair’s public service role and goal of community goodwill beyond profits.

Jones County Farm Bureau Fair Association Monticello Jones

Iowa Daily Paper Embraces Willkie Column Shift

The Sioux City Tribune moves toward Wendell Willkie, endorsing his candidacy over Roosevelt amid Democratic concerns. The editorial praises Willkie and progressive Republicans, criticizing Roosevelt’s actions and the New Deal stance as eroding democracy.

Iowa Willkie Sioux City Tribune Theodore Roosevelt The Tribune Fanklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Wendell L. Willkie Philadelphia Wilkie Republican Party America Mr. Roosevelt

Why conscription now stirs questions among citizens

Public debate centers on the motive behind President’s push for a large standing army draft. Citizens and Congress weigh whether immediate danger justifies a vast draft scheme backed by the New Deal and expert testimony before naval and military committees.

Washington

Call for Peace Time Conscription Debate Sees Limited Armies

The text argues shores limited to fifty thousand men vs vast continental and British Island forces. It questions the need for peace time conscription and seeks information on whether such a measure is necessary.

British Isles

Revival of Hen or Egg Debate in Capitol News Letter

The piece surveys Democratic and Republican strategists as the 1940 campaign looms. It notes Willkie's planned August 17 launch in Elwood Indiana and a Labor Day buildup aim to peak by the November 5 vote. It mentions Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt, Henry Wallace, and internal party frictions in Iowa Willkie clubs.

Atlantic News-Telegraph Roosevelt Iowa Supreme Court Wendell L. Willkie Elwood Indiana Willkie White House Henry Wallace Des Moines State Central Committee Central Committee Willkie Club

Roosevelt era praise frames Willkie comparison in 1940s context

The piece argues the Republican field lacks a rival to Wendell Willkie, contending Theodore Roosevelt represented a peak in 1904. It lauds Vice Presidential nominee Charles L. McNary as among the Senate’s ablest members and well liked by farmers.

T. Roosevelt Webster City Freeman-Journal Wendell Willkie Theodore Roosevelt Charles L. McNary United States Senate

Anniversary Plans At Local Methodist Church

Members plan the 50th anniversary observance for the local church on Aug 31 and Sept 1 with Bishop Magee as speaker and a noon picnic. Invitations go to former residents. a reminiscence meeting follows at 2 p.m. Community events include a church breakfast for Christian Endeavor at Kirk House and social visits by families including Inglis and Bruenig families.

J. Ralph Magee Co. E Christian Endeavor Society Kirk House Lester Bruenig Rhodes W. O. Shaffer

Bumble Bee Causes Car Exit Injures Clarinda Woman

Mrs. Mina Apple of Clarinda fell from a car when the door swung open by wind. She sustained painful injuries in the incident.

Mina Apple Clarinda

Public notice of estate administrator appointment

The District Court of Jones County Iowa appoints Monticillo State Bank as administrator of the Ernest Skelley deceased estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa August 3 1440. Doxeee and Heiserman Attorneys for Estate.

District Court Jones County Town Ernest &. Skelley Enid Court Anamosa Iowa A. D Monticillo State Bank Doxeee and Heiserman Attornneys

Executrices of Margaret E Drummy Estate Notice

District Court of Jones County announces executor notice for the estate of Margaret E Drummy deceased. All claimants must file sworn claims with the undersigned within legal time to pre payment and settlement as required by court procedure.

District Court Jones County Margaret E. Drummy

August 1940 Probate Notice Anamosa Iowa

Dated at Anamosa this 4th day of August 1940 Betty G Hogan and Margaret D Smith executrices Hogan and Less Attorneys for Estate announce probate actions. The notice identifies the estate and directs interested parties to respond as required.

Anamosa Betty G. Hogan Margaret D. Smith

Public notice executrix of Jennie Wright estate Jones Co

The undersigned declares in Jones County Iowa that she is executrix of the estate of Jennie Wright deceased. All claimants must file sworn statements with the clerk for allowance or proof. Persons owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa July 24 1940 Kitty Callahan Executor Coxsee and Helserman Attorneys for Estate.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Jennie Wright Costa Anamosa Town A. D Kitty Callahan

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