05 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
1
The piece offers New Year greetings from Rev. George Woodall and Judge Heiserman to Monticello, Iowa, urging caution in politics. It argues for a one term limit for public office, contending it would curb professional politicians and reduce government costs while stressing voters seek good governance over party loyalty.
The article states eligibility for American Legion membership is earned through World War I service. It frames membership as a public pledge to uphold the Constitution and protect citizens' rights against anti democratic propaganda. It warns that larger Legion membership acts as insurance against communist Nazi and fascist propaganda.
The Legion asks Congress to pass universal service in war time to prevent war rewards from vanishing and promote world peace. The Town Clock column laments a stopped clock and reflects on dependence, neighborliness, and the desire to restore it as a daily reminder of duties. Katrina's Sun Dial quote by Henry Van Dyke ends with a meditation on time for those who love.
A discussion notes that dictators aim to suppress religion, closing Moscow’s last Protestant church and pursuing a state religion in Germany while Mussolini curbs Catholic influence. Yet evidence from Germany shows people secretly observe Christmas and Russia’s 1937 census hints many still profess faith, indicating enduring spiritual independence despite atheistic propaganda.
A Sioux City Journal analysis argues Republicans should adopt liberalism with conservative pragmatism, avoid scrapping the New Deal, and present a unified, businesslike government approach to win public support as the nation evolves. It warns mismanagement claims could threaten party prospects if they oppose progress and fails to align with the times.
A W Rudnick of Iowa State College notes pasteurization does not lower milk value and common practice is 143 degrees for 30 minutes. Higher heat harms the cream line, but pasteurization destroys disease germs including tuberculosis and improves keeping quality by reducing lactic acid bacteria.
The German American diplomatic crisis deepens as Washington refuses Germany's demand for an apology over Ickes criticism of Nazi policy. The US and Germany clash on minority treatment and Nazi aggression. Ambassador Wilson may not return to Berlin. London and Paris watch a potential democratic stand against totalitarian powers.
The piece notes growing belief that Roosevelt may seek a third term as 1940 approaches. It cites evasive responses at press conferences and hints from addresses about slow changes, while Sen Burke introduces a one term six year amendment, signaling a shift from long held no third term norm.
A man described as drunk admits needing another pint to ease off his drinking. He says he wants a final drink to taper, signaling ongoing intoxication and likely public disturbance.
A local column, written in a nostalgic tone, follows the boastful claim of a resident who jokes about outsmarting a legendary city reader. The piece uses playful regional voice and hints at community identity through familiar names and places.
Onslow with town and surrounding area mourns the death of Mrs. Tom Jensen 58 after a two week pneumonia. The family recently moved near Onslow. Survived by husband and four sons and a daughter. Funeral arrangements announced for Saturday.
Castle Grove reports two weddings with guests including Will Hiller Phoebe Hiller and O R Howie and sons Junior and Jimmy visiting Cedar Rapids. Fred L Kromminga visited relatives in Marion and Kathleen Filer of Anamosa stayed with her sister Mrs Harvey Heiken. Lyle Hosford and family had New Year dinner at Thomas Warner home in Monticello. County Agent Carl Smith spoke at a poorly attended farm bureau meeting due to cold weather.
Funeral services were held in Hopkinton Methodist church for Clifton Howard Dighton aged 83 born August 31 1856 at Hopkinton son of early Delaware county residents He married Mary Bleck in 1884 at Sand Spring and they had seven children The obituary notes his railroad brake man days and later farming and honors a neighborly character Burial was in Hopkinton cemetery Also updated: Elmer Reed dairy inspector named in state list and W Foots wed Etta Walgreen in California with plans to reside there.
A notice lists a real estate levy totaling 1073 dollars and 28 cents with costs of 50 dollars 64 cents on property described as 20 feet in Bradstreet addition Monticello. The description appears fragmented but references a venue and parcel located in Monticello neighborhoods.
Henry Eichhorn sheriff of Jones County announces a public auction of property levied to satisfy an execution. The sale takes place at the Jones County courthouse Anamosa on January 28 1939 at 10 o clock AM. George C Gorman attorney for the plaintiff files the notice December 19 1938.
By order of the district court a special execution has levied on Lots 142 143 and 144 in Railroad addition Monticello Iowa to satisfy a judgment dated December 15 1938 in favor of Lou D Carpenter against Monticello State Bank as ancillary administrator of J T Lanigan and Katharine Crees Lanigan deceased The sale will occur January 28 at 10:00 a m in Anamosa Iowa with rights of redemption preserved and all costs to be taxed.
A sheriff sale notice lists the 1938 judgment debt of 3309.25 dollars in favor of Lou D. Carpentier and against the Ocean State Bank as ancillary administrator, with property description including east 29 feet of Lot 607 and parts of Lots 506 507 in Monticello Railroad addition, and related parcels, to satisfy the execution at public auction in Monticello Anamosa area, at 10 oclock.
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