02 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
1
An editorial urges the United States to avoid foreign entanglements, keep to its own affairs, and treat the oceans as a peacekeeper. It critiques Congress for excessive bills and partisan fighting, noting Republicans in the minority cannot be blamed for Democratic actions.
The article notes a rise in fatalities from aircraft wrecks across the nation as people seek faster travel. It cautions that perceived good conditions hide usual errors, stressing that rushing to reach goals by air defies nature’s laws and risks lives.
The piece notes Democrats in Iowa face trouble in appointive offices and recruiting strong candidates while ousted Republicans watch from the sidelines. It warns of intra party resentment amid ambitions and highlights the impact on civic life and the corn crop depending on favorable weather and growing conditions.
The Knoxville Express recalls Decoration Day as a grand outdoor annual celebration once led by the Grand Army of the Republic. It contrasts Civil War veterans’ local bonds with later generations and notes how the tradition faded as time moved beyond the Spanish American War era.
The piece jokes about an ambassador to France, Bill Bulitt, allegedly triggering a caviar glut by ordering eighty pounds. It notes public apathy toward caviar and quips about people’s reactions, mentioning a curious exception named Gilderbloom.
The Creston News Advertiser notes Jimmie Roosevelt aligns with Otha Wearin at public meetings and appears to back the New Deal, prompting Senator Gillette to respond with strong support for the New Deal. The piece also mentions a major airline transport plane could be converted to a bomber with a crew of four.
Weather patterns affect corn yields with the odds favoring normal corn production based on historical norms. Timely and thorough cultivation is crucial to achieve expected results.
Jones county 4 H club girls kick off summer activities with a county wide Rally day at Monticello high school auditorium on June 9 at 9 30 a m New county officers will be chosen and an honorary member will be initiated Mrs S H Ellison of Martelle is honored for long time service as a 4 H leader and county committee member The event includes project plays talks by local agents a music festival and a recognition ceremony for leaders with events planned throughout the afternoon and a picnic lunch available to attendees.
Iowa state centennial committee seeks old threshing and harvesting machines, tractors, and 50 to 100 year old farm implements for the Territorial Centennial at the state fair this summer. Readers are asked to communicate with the Des Moines committee as the exposition runs August 26 to September 2 and will showcase farming history from 1838 to today.
A Rock Rapids report questions the Washington politics stance in the administration’s proposals. It argues against labeling nonconformists as traitors and urges recognizing diverse views within patriotism.
A reflective piece on parental worry about a child’s health grades morals and behavior exploring how fear and optimism shape parenting choices and expectations. It considers the tension between guidance discipline and trust in a child’s development.
The article argues delinquency links to family home life. It suggests that teens showing no problems by fifteen are unlikely delinquents, notes social health with normal friends, clubs, and vocational plans as protective factors. It emphasizes loving, tolerant parenting as a key safeguard.
Practical picnic guidance features two main meal types: foods prepared at home and those assembled at the spot. It suggests hearty cold meat sandwiches, potato chips, relishes, cake or fruit, coffee or iced drinks, and one-pot options like stew or veal fricassee. It offers meat loaf variations, grilled steaks over campfires, and creative toasting methods with universal tips.
Nelson G. Krachel governor confirms corn in Jones County sealed for a 100000 bushels loan valued about 7800 under the 1937 38 corn sealing plan. Local banks financed roughly half the loans while others use Iowa unbonded warehouse rules. Six samples failed moisture test.
The Iowa legislature recognizes syphilis as a public health problem and enacts penalties up to 500 dollars fine or six months imprisonment for violators. The code requires treatment, allows quarantine and isolation, and permits confidential reporting with cases identified by initial, number, or birth date.
The document extols Iowa soil as precious heritage and notes the state holds one fourth of Grade A land in the United States. It expresses broad respect for Iowans and calls for preservation and unity, concluding with formal NOW, THEREFORE language.
Public notice states that on February 26 1938 a unanimous stockholders resolution dissolved Hoag Duster Company of Monticello Iowa after its January 19 1938 name change to The Hoag Company. Affairs wound up February 28 1938 midnight. Dated May 23 1938 Monticello Iowa. By R C Hoag President L R Hoag Secretary Attorneys Coxsee Coxsee Heiserman.
Notice states Hoag Duster Company renamed The Hoag Company of Monticello Iowa renewed its Articles of Incorporation on January 19 1938 for twenty years from March 12 1938. It lists principal business feathers feather dusters and related trade. authorized capital stock 45000 dollars in shares of 100. existence from March 12 1938 for twenty years unless dissolved.
The Hoag Company establishes a board of three or more directors who elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer and may form an executive committee per by laws. Directors listed include R. Hoag of Monticello and E. Hoag of Los Angeles. Private stockholder property exempt from corporate debts. Dated Monticello May 20, 1938.
The Jones county district court announces that on May 23 1938 a paper purporting to be the last will of W A Hicks of the county was filed and a probate hearing set for June 28 1938 at 10 00 am. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Lee Byerly Clerk Coxsee and Helserman attorneys for the estate.
The State of Iowa County Jones gives notice that the last will and testament of Fred Matthiessen, late of Jones County, will be presented for final proof and probate at the court on June 13, 1938, at 10:00 AM. Interested parties may appear and show cause why probate should not be admitted. Doxsee, Doxsee & Helserman represent the estate.
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