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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1940

Page

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Dionne Quintuplets to Be Reunited Soon

The Dionne family plans a reunification with all five quintuplets returning to living under one roof. Dr Alan Dafoe will resign as guardian and approve a new family home while Oliva Dionne settles court actions, and the doctor will continue as their physician as a trusted family friend.

Papa Mama Dionne Alan Dafoe Papa Dionne Oliva Dionne Doctor ‘Ee Arld Dionne

Pope Pius XII Moves Toward Peace Conference

The article reports a potential shift toward peace talks with Pope Pius XII, King Victor Emmanuel, and Mussolini meeting at the Vatican. It notes a possible U.S. role via President Truman’s Christmas message and Myron Taylor as mediator, signaling parallel efforts by church and state to avert a broader war.

Italy Victor Emmanuel Mussolini Vatican United States Pius XII Myron Taylor

Roosevelt asks Congress for new higher taxes

President Roosevelt appeared before Congress in joint session yesterday and urged new and higher taxes to fund the vast wartime style government. He outlined several revenue-raising options while leaving specifics to Congress amid an election year.

Roosevelt United States Congress Albany

Name Calling Has No Place In Election Year

A 1940 editorial urges voters to avoid personal attacks in campaigns from the presidency to local offices. It argues Roosevelt deserves respectful debate and discourages naming calls, urging focus on issues and constructive dialogue between labor and industry.

Roosevelt

Congress Should Help The Little Business Men

In this editorial the author argues Congress must aid farmers with permanent profit prices and support small business owners to improve their chances for reelection. It asserts lawmakers act with election in mind and calls for real attention to the average American citizen.

Congress United States

Senators Burke and Bulow oppose Hull pacts as treaties

Sioux City Journal notes Senators Burke of Nebraska and Bulow of South Dakota, both Democrats leaning independent on the New Deal, argue reciprocal trade pacts are treaties that require Senate ratification. They warn such ratification would let opponents block agreements harming American farmers, especially in the Midwest and agricultural states.

Sioux City Journal Burke Nebraska Bulow South Dakota Senate Middle West Rumania Argentina Manchuria State Hull Hull Wallace Washington

Work as Character Builder in Modern Youth

Dr. Luther Gulick warned Congress of Parents and Teachers that modern children lack work experience and the value of money. The Christian Science Monitor notes that chores and farm life once built character and joy in work, contrasting with today’s reduced opportunities for town youth and ongoing debates about the quality of present tasks.

Northwood Luther Gulick New York Congress of Parents and Teachers The Christian Science Monitor Rhode Island Halcyon

Dewey Leads Straw Polls Across Colleges Says Creston News

The Creston News-Advertiser notes Dewey tops straw polls at several colleges and universities with strong majorities. It cautions his youth and inexperience may hurt or help him as opposition weighs risks.

Creston News Dewey

No More Than Talk

Atlantic News Telegraph notes that pre election chatter about a new third party remains only talk. It states the work and money required to organize a national party create a tremendous obstacle and that such a party would take years to develop before challenging two established groups.

Atlantic News-Telegraph

Tragic fate of nations tied to oppression and denial of belief

Davenport Democrat quotes a reflection on unity, friendship, and hope crushed by cruel regimes. It condemns Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany for denying the existence of a supreme being and for causing much suffering across war torn Europe.

Davenport Democrat Soviet Russia Nazi Germany Europe

Politics First Congress to Shape Year’s Political Trends

The upcoming Washington assembly and White House actions will be guided by political impact on this year’s trends and the fortunes of members. Decisions will serve personal and party prospects more than national outcomes.

Cherokee Times Washington White House

Crackpots Favor Fleshpots Comment Cited by Ickes

Ickes remarks on third party politics suggest crackpots split from Roosevelt if a third term is not possible. He notes third parties fail to unite and quickly drift back to the fleshpots.

Ickes Roosevelt United States

Greatest Threat in Democratic America Cited

An editorial argues the real danger to American institutions comes from hidden forces posing as political allies, naming communists fascists and anarchists disguising as Republicans Democrats or New Dealers.

Motherville News America

Three Fronts Shape One Great War Experts Say

Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes neutral experts agree the current conflict is a single war with three distinct fronts. The analysis frames the hostilities as interconnected theaters rather than separate campaigns.

Dubuque Telegraph-Herald

Yet to Be Determined Knoxville Express

A discussion questions whether a strong presidential candidate can be defeated solely on the grounds of seeking a third term. The piece weighs political viability and public reaction to nontraditional ambitions.

Knoxville Express

Corn Prices Mentioned With a Nod to the Past

The Toledo Chronicle recalls corn selling for 8 cents a bushel, suggesting current prices might echo that level without a corn sealing program.

Toledo

Dick Thompson Recovering After Center Junction Accident

Dick Thompson son of Mr and Mrs S G Thompson was taken to Cedar Rapids for x rays after two skull fractures in a recent car crash. Harry Alyea and Mary Jean McDonald, other victims, are able to be about again.

Junction S. G. Thompson Cedar Rapids Harry Alyea Mary Jean McDonald Gilbert McKeen Charles Lloyd Moats Luther Montana McKeens Cody Wyo S. L. McCammon Judith Ann Clare Petty Viola Pauline Prahm Vinton Earl DeShaw Monticello Peter Prahm Center Junction Eloise Sutherland James Ames J. N. Smith J. R. McNeilly Capitola Courtney Ethel Courtney Evelyn A. B. Nichols Clifton Abbott Scotch Grove Elsie Holst Doris Goodwin Chicago Will Rickels Elmer Schrader G. D. Crispin Wilma Esther Bender Bert Clark C. H. Nelson Irving Eilers Margaret Arthur Wilcox Robert Norris S. W. Clark Ray Sanford Hom Roscoe Wasterly Leroy Dirks L. McCammon T. E. Stanton Sally Nick DeLaush Dr. Youn G. J. Hughes Scotc Grove DeLaush William Mead Wheatland Norman Johnson Meads A. Alyea Presbyterian Church

Real Estate Transfers in Jones County Dec 22 28

Transfers include Norman E. Clark and Virginia to Irving R. Hintz for 200 acres with liens in favor of Federal Land Bank. Louise Ballantyne to Elsie Walters Hall and P. M. Hall as joint tenants with $1 consideration. Nettie Dubois to Genevieve Fillgraf for Lot 1 Block 26 Carter Flanagan’s Add Oxford Junction with $1. Mary Martens and others to Carl H. Westphal for Wherry’s Addition Wyoming for $2200. Sheriff’s deed by Henry Eichhorn to First Farm Land Co. for Center Junction lots 1 2 3 4 5 Block 46. Additional parcel to J R Fegan and Bernice Tirey et al in Anamosa.

Jones County Norman E. Clark Virginia M Irving R. Hintz Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Louise Ballantyne Elsie Walters Hall P. M. Hall Nettie Dubois J. M. Dubois Genevieve Fillgraf Carter & Flanagan Oxfords Junction Frank Powelka J. P. Powelka Anna Manuel Henry John A. Powelka Anna Shimerda Kostichek Mary Martens Martha Kamer William Wilhelm T. Jansen Hattie John €. Jansen Ina M Freda Amsted D. B Carl H. Westphal Wyoming Ienry Eichhorn First Farm Land Co Monticello

Administrators notices for estates in Jones County Iowa

Public notices announce appointment of administrators with the will annexed for the estates of Henry Rudolph Jacobs and Edward R. Young in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and timely paid, with dates in December 1989 and December 1939 respectively, names of attorneys Coxsee and Heiserman.

Notice of final reports for administratrix discharge

Final reports and application for discharge of the administratrix in the listed matter filed in Jones County district court. Final hearing set for January 6, 1939, before the court, where interested persons may appear and contest or support the filing.

District Court Jones County

Final reports filed in Jones county Iowa estates

Final reports were filed in Jones county district court as the court set dates for objections and show cause. Catherine Freese administratrix of Herman D. Freese’s estate. Herman Folkera and Julia Toenjes executors of H. A. Toenjes’ estate. Court clerk W. L. Pearson issued the notices.

Ested Catherine Freese Herman D. Freese Herman Folkera Julia Toenjes H. A. Toenjes Anamosa Iowa W. L. Pearson Jones County Eliza Thoeni

Anamosa Based Court Appoints Administrator for Estate

The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints the undersigned as administrator of the estate of Albert J Brown deceased. All claimants are sworn to present claims within legal time and debtors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa 30th day. Monticello State Bank Administrator Coxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate. 27-4

W.W.A District Court Jones County State of Iowa Henry Rudolph Jacobs Anamosa Thia A. D Monticello State Coxsee & Helserman Edward R. Young Towa H. T. Schnittjer Coxsee & Heiserman State Albert J. Brown Monticello State Bank

Executor's Notice for Harm Helgens Estate in Iowa

The state of Iowa executor of the Harm Helgens estate informs all creditors and claimants to file their claims with the court clerk in proper form and within legal time. Creditors must present proof of their claim and all outstanding debts are requested to be paid as required by probate procedures.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Harm Helgens

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