20 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
1
A three judge panel in West Union revoked the license of Regina Ineerrall of Oelwein for unethical conduct. She faces a fifteen month suspension after a disbarment ruling following a divorce case handled by Miss Tngersell. The decision underscores Iowa lawyers’ push to maintain high ethics and avoid improper solicitation.
The article notes 12 000 Britons 70 000 naval reserves and 56 reserve ships to bolster the empire’s fleet in August and September seen as Europe’s danger period. It cites a mass air bombardment plan and a peacetime army nearing 750000 with 30000 conscripts, signaling Britain to avoid being caught napping.
Carl Fischer Iowa public safety commissioner endorses an iron clad rule suspending all drivers licenses for anyone arrested for driving while intoxicated with no temporary reinstatement until trial results. He argues intoxicated drivers pose a danger and should not hold licenses even during legal proceedings.
Sioux City Journal notes the Senate Foreign Relations Committee delays action on revising the neutrality act until the next session. It warns of uncertainty abroad, outlines proposed sales terms to combatant nations, and cautions against too rigid isolation while defending democratic nations.
The Iowa debate centers on highway patrol morale amid transfer disputes and alleged political influence with Chief Knee’s status in question. Boone county faces a private audit shortfall and possible state audit funding issues. The cigarette tax seeks federal help to curb untaxed imports and mail orders, while a local injury suit against Mrs. Lear Davis follows an ice accident.
Henry W. Koon died at his Onslow home at 9 30 Sunday after a heart attack. He was born near Maquoketa 72 years ago and married Philena Welch in 1886. Survived by wife three sons Wilmer Mapleton Walter Red Oak Cecil Cedar Rapids five grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral held Tuesday at home.
Eleanor Roosevelt commends the American Youth Congress for resisting communist branding and undemocratic actions. She praises the leadership as sane and notes youthful idealism is valuable for the future.
The piece notes Adolf Hitler opens a nationwide temperance campaign against alcohol and tobacco, praising his personal abstinence while arguing the move aims to strengthen Germany. It contrasts public health lines with moral framing and suggests broad national impact.
Wayne Homemakers meet at Mrs. Carl Harms with 16 members. A rural library topic and an art collector feature open the agenda. Various local families host gatherings, birthdays, hospital visits, detasseling season, and a Mount Vernon band concert planned for July 21.
By special execution from the district court of Jones County Iowa Federal Farm Mortgage sues Thomas Schoon and Johanna Schoon for 1938.11 plus costs. Property described includes parts of sections in Township 84 and 85 North Range 3 and 8 West. Public auction set for August 5 1939 at 10 a.m. in Anamosa courthouse. Henry Eichhorn Sheriff of Jones County Iowa. Attorney J Locher for plaintiff. W-2 a
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