Monticello Scouts mark twenty fifth anniversary kickoff
Monticello celebrates the twenty fifth anniversary of the Boy Scout movement with a week of activities. Scout troops nationwide will renew pledges February 8 in a nationwide radio program, with Scouting day on February 1 in schools. President Roosevelt opens the anniversary year with a White House broadcast and local executive committee members organize the Monticello program.
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Monticello
Boy Scout Movement
United States
Washington
D. C
Schools of Our Nation
Scoutini
From Hobby to Major Enterprise in Later Life
The piece notes Cyrus Curtis founded Curtis Publishing after a boyhood hobby of publishing a newspaper. It also recalls a boy named Boucher who built small boats and grew into head of a leading company making miniature boats and parts. The article argues hobbies serve as safety valves for young people and can yield surprising, lasting outcomes.
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Cyrus Curtis
Curtis Publishing Company
Boucher
United States
Rumor of Senator Told to Turn Over Commission Funds
A Cedar Rapids newspaper alleged a Democratic senator admitted being ordered to surrender three fifths of his liquor sales commissions to the Town liquor commission for the Democratic state campaign fund. The piece suggests possible political trouble but questions the advisability of such a plan.
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Cedar Rapids
State Senate
Town Liquor Commission
Democratic State Campaign Fund
Open Courts and Fair Trial Standards Debate
Public debate grows over Hauptman trial turning into a country fair. Critics warn of a circus atmosphere if held behind closed doors, while agreeing openness is essential and that murder cases demand due process.
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Hauptman
Des Moines Woman Bequeaths 25000 for City Pool
A Des Moines woman left a bequest of 25000 to fund a swimming pool for handicapped children in the city. The plan envisions a pool that would benefit local youth and potentially help pay off bonds through community support.
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Des Moines
Monticello
Amana Colonies Payroll Highlight Cooperative Growth
The Amana colonies face agricultural upgrade as they can pay five percent to six thousand seven hundred fifty-one dollars on all 1985 Amana Corporation. The group appears to be the nation’s largest cooperative, operating in agriculture and via its factories. In 1984 payroll reached fourteen thousand two hundred seven dollars.
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Amana
Waper Tar Amana Corporation
Thos Groun
United States
Tt Petd
Mae West Named Honorary Colonel In CCC Corps
Young men drawn to CCC camps gain a new incentive as Mae West is named an honorary colonel of the corps, highlighting government youth program involvement.
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CCC
Mae West
Corps
Editorial compares cars and homes affordability in America
An excerpt from the Sioux City Tribune argues that auto ownership rose 80 percent year over year while home building lagged. It cites rising car costs from 1908 to 1934 and home price increases, noting cars reach the masses while housing remains out of reach. The piece predicts home building will lag until family incomes rise enough to support both houses and automobiles.
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Winduin «Mining Citizen
Sioux City Tribune
Washington
Waolington
Unemployment Insurance Debate In Rotarian Magazine
Economist Virgil Jordan contends unemployment insurance would not boost purchasing power and would harm workers if extended in normal times. Secretary Frances Perkins argues it could stabilize demand during downturns and notes Britain kept money circulating, aiding small merchants.
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Rotarian
United States
Virgil Jordan
National Industrial Conference Board, Inc
Frances Perkins
Department of Labor
Jordan
Perkins
Great Britain
Insulate Ceilings to Cut Heat Loss in Farm Homes
Agricultural engineer C I Van Vilack of Town State College advises insulating ceilings to reduce heat loss and improve comfort in farms. He notes sealing between joists boosts effectiveness. farmers can perform the work with common tools and contact Ames Extension Service for Bulletin No 1698 Heating the Farm Home.
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C. If. van Vilack
Town State College
Mr VanVinck
Ames
United States Department of Agriculture
Lawmakers Busy at the State Capital in Session
The piece notes bills under consideration in the state capital with focus on a chain store gross sales tax and a proposed highway patrol. It also covers exemptions under the Bennett-Beatty law, petitions to the legislature, and security measures in the chamber. A Fort Madison penitentiary replica on display is mentioned amid session activity.
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Harrington
Sioux City
Tow
Bennett-Beatty
C. B. Murtagh
State House
Fort Madison
Amos
Andy
Moratorium Extensions Pass Unanimously in One Day
Both houses approved extended moratorium laws with court review provisions aiming to curb abuse of credit relief. Lawmakers expressed concern for debtors while noting some votes were cast with fingers crossed amid industry hesitancy to loosen credits.
New State Bills Advance On Alcohol Proposals
This week lawmakers expect a major senate bill to legalize industrial alcohol production in the state with power use provisions and a preference for Iowa products, not limited to corn. The House has over 80 bills and the Senate about 63 under committee review, with many awaiting enactment or postponement.
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House
Senate
Senator Reese Pushes State Investigation for Marshalltown
Senator Reese of Marshalltown calls Friday for an investigation into political and labor activities at the selectors’ home in Marshalltown. The move prompts debate over extending probes to the soldiers’ home, Warrant sales, the state disemployment commission, and alleged political influence in CWA jobs and other government employment programs.
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Reese
Marshalltown
Pelton
Uuk
Diqitalcome Mission
CWA
Revising Salaries Downward in State and County Officers
Representatives Roe Bonnstetter Goode Manico Sours sponsor House File No 32 proposing salary cuts for all state and county officers. The measure follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a prior law. The bill seeks to apply the same reductions to officers affected by the ruling.
Width of State Salaries Cut Across Multiple Offices
The document details across the state plan to trim salaries for top officials including the secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, and several others with cuts ranging from 500 to 1,750 dollars. It also lists reductions for highway commission staff, county officers, and local officials such as sheriffs and township trustees, outlining new pay levels and per day reductions.
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Seceretiry of
State
State Fair Board
Executive Committee
Soldiers’ Home
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
State Board of Assessment and Review
Trails to Southland Full of Lights in Oklahoma
In a travel letter from Texas to Oklahoma, J W Doxsee recalls the shift from Indian Territory to statehood, notes Alfalfa Bill Murray's departure and EB W Marland’s rise, comments on oil fortunes, roads, taxes, and climate, and ends by praising Claremore’s Will Rogers Hotel and a humble hotel in Alvarado, Texas near San Antonio.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Bill Murray
Bill
EB. W. Marland
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Texas
Union
New York
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Delaware
Chicago
California
Idaho
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Mary
Osceola
Ozarks
Mexico Line
Claremore
Will Rogers
Will
Alvarado
Alamo
San Antonio
J. W. Doxsee
Public Schools Notes On February Assembly And Activities
The February 1 assembly featured I Am Education by Henry Van Dyke performed by Hilda Balster and an inspiring talk on scholarship by Mr. King. Scholastic awards were given to seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, with multiple students named for top honors. Various clubs held events, projects, and performances, while sports and Home Economics clubs organized activities and badges, with students earning test pins and certificates.
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Henry van Dyke
Hilda Balster
Mr. King
Mr. Shannon
Helen Holst
Ada Egger
Frances Steck
Mary Jane Stewart
Jo Royden
Marion McVay
Helen Havilchek
Mary McLaughlin
Julean Blake
Clarlene Rolls
Miss Grote
Kathleen Carlsen
Dorothy Otten
Jean Royden
Bernice Havilchek
Mary Jane Veitch
Jo Rickless
Wanda Podhaski
Shirley Hobart
Lucille Hulbregtse
Wilma Grossheim
Monti High
Dubuque
Cedar Falls
Walker
Lauretta Cooper
Yvonne Will
Alfreda Husman
Elsa Ruth Gutknecht
Olive Clark
Eloise Kuhns
Jean Liddy
Fraser
Matthiessen
Captain Ferring
Tom Eden
Bill Hobart
Monticello
Roberts
Junior Hobart
Paul Allen
Verdon Richardson
Jean Ann Liddy
Margaret Hayes
Doris Cotton
Brindley
Azwelikit Club
Mr. Holtz
Caroline
Avert Kiburz
Velma Tollason
Eugene Reichart
Dorothy Sawyer
Tom McDaniel
James Farley
Lucile George
Wilma Kuhns
Warren Studer
Katherine Ferring
Maxine Andrews
Wilma Harford
Jo McNeill
Prominent Entertainment Figure Visits Iowa Parents Near Albia
Donald Thompson, a longtime figure in entertainment as an author, radio announcer and writer, visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson at their Albia area home in Monroe County. Mrs. Thompson is a noted commercial artist. Thompson says opportunities for actors and others in entertainment are much improved this year.
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Donald Thompson
Frank Thompson
Albia
Monroe County
Towa
Armusement
Grade Notes Highlight Classroom Projects and Activities
The kindergarten under Mrs. Abel runs a midwinter General Store project with students handling sales and accounts while practicing courtesy and number literacy. Miss Berryhill’s sixth graders explore eastern Asia, displaying home life pictures. Fourth graders with dental cards plan a Thursday party led by Balster Nagel and Byerly, while a Alaska map teaches nature cartoons. Miss Rabe’s sixth graders finish a twelve week reading program.
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Abel
Miss Berryhill
Asia
Robert Balster
LaVern Nagel
Elizabeth Lee Byerly
Alaska
Miss Rabe
Reading Contest Leaders and Class Projects Highlight School News
Balster tops list with 32 books followed by Bader 29 and Mettler 28. Students create a Good English Box and Asia geography project. Miss Iverson third graders craft a calendar with shields. Second graders make Lincoln booklets and write letters to absent classmates. Several teachers visit first graders and a fifth grade Eagle Explorers bus trip to California inspires a talk by Emil Prull. William Tell play to be performed for fourth and sixth graders while fifth graders compete in Brownies and Fairies stars. Valentine boxes and parties are planned across grades.
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Art Ri¢ Balster
Marguerite Bader
Louise Mettler
Englsh
Asia
Miss Iverson
Lincoln
Aynerson
Ben Schneider
Byron Bartlett
Lambert
Appleby
Miss Wood
Eagle Explorer
California
Emil Prull
Church Services and Schedules in Local Faith Communities
Local churches list Sunday services, Sunday schools, and midweek activities across St. John's Ey Lutheran St Matthew's Wayne Zion St Joseph Prairieburg Sacred Heart Center Junction Cast le Grove Evangelical and Reformed Presbyterian and Congregational churches. Includes special meetings, confessions, and youth group events for February and upcoming dates.
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St. John’s Ey
Paul T. Gutknecht
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
ZJ. Willms
Evening program planned by Will Shaffer and choir
Will Shaffer presides as a male quartet and chorus perform special music. Speakers include Forrest Ely Why Missions Anyway by pr Co V Burris Merle Hutton Divine Partnership Homer King. Ladies Aid and Brotherhood hold monthly meetings Feb 15 with varied programs and Lincoln talk.
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Will Shaffer
Forrest Ely
Pr. Co
V. Burris
Merle Hutton
Divine Partnership
Homer King
Ladies’ Aid and Brotherhood
Entirch
Aid
W. J. First
Yeoman Hoag Company Incorporation Notice
Public notice proclaims Yeoman Hoag Company incorporated under Iowa law with principal office in Monticello. Capital stock $8,000 split into 80 shares, common stock. Commencement December 13 1934, term twenty years. five directors, three officers. Directors officers listed. next annual meeting to elect. Attorneys Coxsee Coxsee Helserman. 30-4 a.
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Towa
Yeoman- Horg Company
Monticello
Iowa
W. F. Yeoman
L. E. Hoag
R. C. Hoag
Yeoman-Hoag Company
Coxsee, Coxsee & Helserman
General Law Practice and Settlement of Estates in Probate Court
A brief notice states services in general law practice and the settlement of estates within probate court. It notes potential clients may engage the firm for wills probate and estate administration.
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Stuhler
Monticello
Towa
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