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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
1
A reader urges exploring Dickens Christmas tales for seasonal warmth. He praises A Christmas Carol with Marley's ghost and The Cricket on the Hearth and highlights Joe Jefferson's fitting portrayal. He notes Dickens's enduring sentiment and recommends A Child's Dream of a Star to move readers of all ages.
The piece notes the governor and liquor commissioner clash over liquor tags in Cedar Rapids, implying lax administration and potential legal action. It discusses Huey Long, the Democratic thorn, facing prosecutions of his allies over income tax falsifications, and questions why Louisiana tolerates his leadership amid ongoing political strife.
Automakers expect easier times in spring and unveil streamlined designs with new gadgets and knee joints. Yet many buyers will still choose older models, as the enduring Model T continues to serve its owner, avoiding debt while delivering transportation.
The government formulates 1935 corn hog contracts based on reduced corn and hog production. The plan ties price supports and quotas to existing harvest levels and farm outputs to stabilize markets.
Editorial lauds Dr Allan Roy Dafoe for saving the Dionne quintuplets and boosting American admiration. It highlights his Canada birthplace and New York Washington visits and notes public fascination with his modest, unembellished contribution to humanity.
Sioux City Journal argues that continued liquor abuses after repeal could spark a national push to restore prohibition. The editorial says dry advocates gain leverage from ongoing abuses and that the liquor and political parties must curb excesses to prevent another repeal.
Estherville News notes Iowa households could face turmoil if a general federal sales tax is enacted. It cites rising gasoline taxes and predicts Congress will pursue a sales tax to boost revenue, viewing it as an inevitable step in federal tax reform.
The Memphis coverage notes Gertrude Stein remains active in America visiting interviews lectures and autograph signings while her books sell well. The piece mocks the fanfare and hints at emphasis on Stein over others, questioning the spectacle surrounding her tour.
The court's decision on compulsory military training in colleges reinforces the view that a young man need not attend an institution with such requirements. There exist many schools without mandatory training, and the ruling should not have been necessary to clarify this.
The government proposes payments of 15 dollars per head for ten percent of the reduction in hog raising while allowing unchanged acreage if crops other than corn are planted. Contracts are simplified and expected to lower administrative costs, though uptake on the 10 percent reduction target remains uncertain.
The Methodist Episcopal church plans a Christmas program on Sunday December 22 at 730 PM with a tree and Santa Claus. Readings, plays, solos and hymns feature students Delores Fitzsimons Tommy Grimes Holly Shannon Doris Otten and Carl Howland among others with Music by the choir and Epworth League pieces gracefully enacted through multiple scenes and recitations.
A church Christmas program features multiple groups of questions from Pauline O mans class and Paul u Gutknecht s class with children singing carols such as Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates O Little Town of Bethlehem Away in a Manger and Joy to the World Recitations include Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne The Gift of Love Amazing and The Old Old Christmas Story as well as prayers offertory and benediction
A list of songs and performers for the Opening Service across pages 4-5. Includes Leona Monck Pauline Siebels Elnora Siebels Clarence Oaken Alvy Bunting Dale Danneman Dorothy Danneman Helene Husmann Vernon Stahlberg LaVern Husmann Leo Waggoner Lucille Waggoner Leo Stutt Edna Hinrichs Lois Tobinson Raymond Hinrichs Marie Zimmermann Clara Zimmerman LeAnna Wehring Eveline.
A long list of personal names and family groups appear with song titles for a Christmas pageant or choir program. Many entries include the Harms, Thuman, Oltmanns, Rickels, Freese, Jansen, and others, indicating a community event featuring Christmas hymns and carols.
A Christmas program at the schoolhouse follows services with offerings and gift distribution. Classes perform recitations and songs including Away in a Manger and Silent Night with students such as Irma Pickett, Dale Griffith, Kathleen Hong, and Adelia Marsh. The program closes with a Santa appearance and congregational singing It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.
December 24 program at 7:30 p m features Hymn 217 Joy to the World Scripture reading Matt 21 12 and a long list of recitations exercises and sketches with participants including Dietiker Messerli Steuri Kernen Decker Schneiter Behrends Ambuehl Tendick Schilt Bader Meier and others in a village Christmas event.
A detailed listing of the church Christmas program featuring songs, classes, and roles. Cast names include Aldrich Wolf Kromminga, Irene Johnson, Paul Casper, Joseph Carl Eiben, Mary Laura Rickels, and many others. The program spans opening service, multiple songs, and a closing service with congregational carols.
D McCARN and Son, bonded abstracters since 1857 in Anamoa Washington, offer complete abstracting and title services. They operate with the American Title Association and state title association to provide title insurance policies.
Veterinary surgeon and dentist office and hospital one block north of post office. Calls answered day or night. Phone 171.
Auctioneer offers flexible sale times and locations with satisfaction guaranteed. Call 111 in Monticello Iowa for details.
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