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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
1
Observance of Lent Begins Across Churches
The Christian world began Lent, a forty day period of fasting and reflection. Congregational, Presbyterian and Methodist churches plan midweek Lenten services, with Rev. Grossheim delivering the opening sermon at the Methodist church. Catholics fast for ages 21 to 60, allowing one full meal daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grossheim
Jones County 4-H Club Work Grows Notable Interest
Jones county shows rising interest in 4-H club work with boys and girls preparing baby beeves for the county fair and aims to reach the state fair in Des Moines and the dairy cattle congress at Waterloo. Ray Sorensen leads a vigorous program praised for its value to the farm bureau and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Des Moines
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
the Express
Farm Bureau
Jones County Farm Bureau
Ray Sorensen
Rotary Institutes Promote International Understanding
Monticello Rotary and 205000 Rotarians in 60 countries back a campaign for world peace through study of international relations. US clubs have held over seventy institutes reaching 500000+. A new series begins to broaden reach with four speakers over four weeks on distinct international topics, many to be broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Irish Lovers Talk of Marriage in Quiet Conversation
In a Wall Street Journal style dialogue, Pat timidly asks Biddy if she ever considered marriage. Biddy looks down and replies that marriage has never entered her mind, and Pat laments his sorrow. Biddy then softly asks Pat to stay a moment, saying he has made her think.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Biddy
Pat
Iowa Legislature Faces Budget Turmoil and Reorganization
The 1939 Iowa legislature moves through the 50 day mark with hundreds of bills, a major budget bill pending, and reorganization talks. Governor-elect appointments, a new three member welfare board, and a scaled back state planning board are among the changes. The session weighs anticipated tax measures, license levies, and a revamped state budget process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Welfare
House
General Assembly
Origins of Legislation: Propositions Shape Lawmaking
The passage argues that public opinion splits into three groups pushing for new laws, seeking repeal, or altering existing ones. It notes lawmakers are swamped by about 1000 measures each session, with roughly 390 ultimately becoming law after a 100-day session.
Looking Backward As Deadening Influence On Progress
The Nonpareil reflects on those born before World War I longing for the 1896 to 1914 golden era and 1929 in the US, calling nostalgia a songlike memory while warning that dwelling on the past stifles progress and leads to retrogression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Mystery surrounds Jefferson nickel hoarding by collectors
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes that despite millions of new Jefferson nickels in circulation since November, few are being used. Observers suggest people are hoarding the coins as souvenirs rather than spending them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ford Union Friction Spurs Literary Battle at Plant
The ongoing clash between Ford Motor Company and union organizers includes a demand for the right to distribute pro union literature at the plant and a push to stop anti union literature. The dispute highlights unequal treatment in this drawn out conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Ford Motor Company
Iowa to reduce engineering schools urged by editors
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil argues Iowa should cut one of its engineering colleges, claiming the state needs two governors as much as two engineering schools. The editorial urges state university authorities to relinquish the school of engineering without protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Jones County to Issue Funding Bonds for Indebtedness
Jones County Iowa board of Supervisors meets to authorize Seventeen funding bonds worth 16500 to retire county debt incurred for poor relief and public welfare. bonds dated January 1 1939 bear 2 percent interest, be registered, transferred and payable at Anamosa Iowa. official action approved under Iowa code sections and prior notice given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Te ¢Eaypor
Lynne
Vonsti
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Jones County
Anamosa
Princi Pal
United States OF America
State OF
Owa County OF Jones
aAnamona
Bald County
Maid County
Jones County Board Sets Bond Funding and County Tax Plan
The 1939 Jones County Board outlines a bond funding plan under Section 6281 with tax levies to pay interest and create a sinking fund. It approves annual levy amounts for 1839 through 1841 and directs cancellation of old warrants upon funding bonds. The board also settles with Anna Oltman administrators for 2000 and purchases a law library set. The meeting designates Monticello Express Anamosa Eureka and Anamosa Journal as official 1939 Jones County newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Helgens
Dirks
Board of Supervisors
Anna Oltman
Mayberry
Halgens
Motlan
Anamosa
Iowa
Bailey
Barber
T. K. McNamara
Board of
Anamosa Journal
Semi annual financial report details 1938 county receipts
The report lists on hand June 1 1938 from current and delinquent taxes drainage and road taxes penalties interest and costs old age pension and school funds along with many other revenue sources. It shows itemized fees from county offices and departments and totals receipts at 814 752 55 with GEU F Specht as County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Credit
District Cour
Geu
F. Specht
T. E. McNamara
Jones County
Iowa
Eneta County
County Insane
Fair Ground
Teachers’ Institute
Farmers Institute Ser
Court House
Warran Int Ae
Fui
Anamosa Board Approves Official Bonds and Local Resolutions
Anamosa Iowa February 8 1939 board of supervisors approves official bonds for listed officials and places on file motions to appoint Sherrill as justice of the peace for Wyoming township and grant soldier's exemption petition. A resolution corrects January 3 1939 deposition records and directs auditor to update page 92 minute book accordingly. Further actions suspend Ella Ellsworth 1938 taxes and reconsider homestead credit No 2666.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Behrends
C. F. Saxon
R. H. Russell
L. A. Oltman
Albert Benadom
C. A. Hansen
Geo. D. Mcdonald
Geo. C. Lawrence
J. W. Conpess
James Cubbage
H. H. Soper
C. A. Spaethe
H. W. Wilkingon
Josephine Foley
Barber
Dirks
Sherrill
Wyoming Township
Helgens
Edgar Vernon
Board of Supervisors
Bess RF. Sherman
Citizens Savings Bank
Mayberry
Bailey
Marber
Ella Ellsworth
Burroughs
Add
Monticello
Executor's Notice for Amelia Rabe estate in Iowa
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints Monticello State Bank as executor of Amelia Rabe deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors must pay promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa Iowa dated February 14 1939. Coxsee Coxsee and Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Amelia Rabe
Anamosa
A. D
Monticello State Bank
Coxsee
Coxsee and Heiserman
Coxsee & Heiserman
Kate Baer
E. G. Burrichter
Notice to creditors in estate of J H J Stutt Iowa
In the district court of Jones county Iowa administrator Emil Stutt notifies all claimants against the estate of J H J Stutt deceased to file sworn statements with the clerk within legal time and for debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa December 14 1939. Locher Locher attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
J. H. J Stutt
Anamosa
Pere D
Emil Stutt
Locher
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Courts
Final reports and applications for discharge of administrators executors and trustees in the matters listed have been filed in the clerk of the district court of Jones county. The final hearing and approval are set for February 25 1939 before the court where interested persons may appear and file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved. Final report of John Curtin ex-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
John Curtin
Final report of estate executors in Jones County Iowa
The document records the final report of James R. McNeilly as executor of the estate of M. J. McNeilly, deceased, dated February 14, 1939, in Anamosa Iowa. Clerk W. L. Pearson of the district court in Jones County signs the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine E. Crocker
James R. McNeilly
M. J. McNeilly
Anamosa
Iowa
W. L. Pearson
Jones County
Center Junction Locker Service Incorporated Formed in Iowa
Notice of incorporation reveals Center Junction Locker Service Inc. based in Center Junction Iowa. It planned to buy and sell food, store items, acquire real estate, operate a locker system for cold storage, and manage related properties with $10 000 capital. Board of three directors to be elected annually. business to begin upon state certificate issuance February 8 1939 and run twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction Locker Service, Inc
Center Junction
Iowa
Cantal
Implied Corporate Covenants at Center Junction Iowa
The document states corporate covenants including exemption of stockholders private property from corporate debts and limits on indebtedness. Signed by corporators Cliff McDonald George W. Dirks and Arthur Wilcox, Center Junction Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Iowa
Cliff McDonald
George W. Dirks
Arthur Wilcox Corporators
Notice to claimants in estate of Mrs Kate Baer 1939
In the estate of Mrs Kate Baer the public notice requests all persons with claims against the estate to file them with the undersigned by February 3, 1939. E G Burrichter Locher & Locher Attorneys for Estate urge filing to avoid costs.
Probate notice for Hart J. Dirks estate in Iowa
Iowa county administrator Ralph Zimmerman appointed to manage the estate of Hart J. Dirks deceased. Filing date February 2, 1939. Court involvement and notification to heirs and claimants as required by law. Estate details and probate steps outlined for interested parties.
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Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman Attorneys At Law
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Abstract and Title Co
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