29 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
1
Rural life notes reflect on strict highway regulations and dangers from inattentive pedestrians. The column critiques pace limits and urges motorists to avoid strangers seeking rides, while lamenting political moves on court packing and presidential frustration with Congress.
The Gazette exposed slot machine rackets and official corruption but indictments were set aside over a billing dispute with a special prosecutor. The push yielded legislation banning one armed bandits and curbing machine operators. Machines were removed from communities once controlled by racketeers.
A Rock Rapids opinion argues against state control of executive staff spending. It contends Gov Kraschel should decide how the governor's office is funded and that a $4500 annual assistant may be justified despite budget concerns.
In Emmetsburg a guilty plea led to a $300 fine the new legal minimum, while Hampton imposed four months in jail. The Cherokee Times notes that driving while intoxicated will be treated seriously, not a joke, as the law takes effect.
A Davenport Democrat critique calls the Congress of Industrial Organizations a one man organization led and controlled by John L Lewis accusing him of avarice and hard fisted labor leadership.
The passage blends Richard Henry Stoddard’s verse on youth with garbled political names and fragmented phrases. readable text mentions youth’s departure and loss, plus stray referents to a U S Senator candidate and unclear lines about opportunities and parties.
Officials said September 1 is the target for mailing licenses to Iowans who filed by July 34. Wallace reported 355,000 licenses issued so far from 50,900 audited applications. The text also includes unrelated verse from Richard Le Gallienne.
The article reflects on how the President yields when beaten beyond hope, praising wise leadership in difficult times and noting the current stance as prudent and justified.
A one floor bungalow offers convenient room layout with privacy between living and sleeping areas. It highlights a bright living room dinette, a comfortable bedroom with four large closets, built in features like a telephone niche and medicine cabinet, and kitchen cupboard provisions.
The article presents meat salads as substantial Sunday night fare using leftover cooked meats like pork veal lamb or beef. It notes dice size of one quarter to one half inch, includes celery and pickles, and suggests macaroni carrots apples cucumbers tomatoes and olives as mix-ins. It cites Inez and Willson home economics and mentions a top council Bluffs Nonpareil item on drunk driving penalties.
The 1937 Iowa State Fair will host three days of National Circuit Championship dirt track racing on Aug 27 28 and Sept 3 with eight events per day and a purse of £45 9. Leading entries include Dutch Schrader Emory Collins Buddy Callaway Cotton Grable and Czar Wood as entries near fifty by mid August.
The board resolved that homestead tax credit applications numbers 1 to 2432 inclusive be allowed under the provisions of Tile 184. The action follows the mandated duties and aligns with state tax credit guidelines.
The board forms a county social welfare panel naming H J Mayberry N C Holst and Mrs R J Bone to the panel and directs the auditor to certify them to the State Board of Social Welfare. A contract with Guardian W A Hogan over care for William Weseman is authorized. A Class B beer permit is granted to W A Spiers for Fairview with a $100 fee and 6 am to midnight hours.
Sealed bids are invited by the Jones County Iowa Board of Supervisors for 225 miles of Local County Road work. Bids must be filed by August 6 1937 with the county auditor in Anamesa Town. Proposals on county provided forms only and must include a financial statement. Bid security and performance bond required. failure to execute contract within ten days after bid acceptance may forfeit damages.
District court in Jones county sets August 16 1937 at 10 a.m. for final proof and probate of the last will and testament of G F Paulsen deceased filed July 15 1937. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated July 15 1937. SEE BYERLY Clerk. Town Doxsee Doxsee and Heliserman attorneys for estate.
On July 13 1937 a paper purporting to be the last will of William B Allen deceased was filed for probate in Jones County Iowa. A probate hearing is set for August 16 1937 at 10 o clock A M to determine final proof and admission of the will. All interested persons may appear to show cause why probate should not be granted. Attorneys for the estate Doxsee Heiserman Doxsee and Heiserman.
Notice to interested parties that final reports and discharge applications for executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed. A final hearing is set for August 16 1937 at 10 o clock a.m. in Anamosa Iowa. The court may approve or require exceptions. The report of J W Coxsee executor for Delia A McKean deceased is listed. Clerk announces July 22 date and deputy clerk is Julia Foarde.
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