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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
A column argues against blaming all Germans for Hitler, noting many are loyal American citizens and descendants of 18th and 19th century immigrants. It urges using the term Nazis for the regime and defends German Americans from general slander.
The piece urges voters to select trustworthy candidates for Congress in the upcoming presidential election year. It warns against a spineless Congress that would be swayed by a strong chief executive and notes the possibility of Roosevelt seeking a third term.
The text condemns broad executive authority asserting it was never the framers intent. It argues Roosevelt and any president can sway Congress and warns electors to choose lawmakers who dictate laws rather than bow to one man.
A Monticello letter-writer condemns constant donation requests from outside causes posing as Salvation Army and similar groups. The piece argues these solicitors harm businesses, urges a community placard and preapproval process to investigate each appeal before local rounds.
Monticello shows strong community interest in building tennis courts for youth and adults. Donations of 50 dollars from two groups and various subscriptions signal broad public support, with hope the movement gains momentum from civic-minded residents.
The article argues that after forty years the Iowa primary law failed as a cure-all for choosing nominees. It favors the caucus method, claiming it produced more representative candidates and maintains the caucus had important virtues.
Miss Jean Rotert daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Rotert of Springville and Melvin Sievers son of Mr and Mrs Peter Sievers were married at the Sievers homestead four miles southwest of Wyoming at 2 30 p m Sunday in a ceremony attended by 36 guests The Rev L C Smith of Springville Methodist Church officiated The couple were attended by Velma Olsen and Irvin Sievers The bride wore Alice blue net with lilies of the valley corsage A reception followed and guests included Velma Petersen Edna Reese Wilma Reese and Agnes Petersen The bride is a Springville high school graduate class of 1939 and worked at Reliance Mfg in Anamosa The groom is a Wyoming high school 1935 graduate and farmed with his father and brother. The couple left for a brief wedding trip.
Onslow marked its fiftieth anniversary with an alumni banquet and dance in the high school auditorium. Coverage was for 138 guests with welcome remarks by W. K. Kennedy for Laura Holst and Dillon Hall as toastmaster. Senior class reposta Ida Louise Brokens and Charlotte Chase Clark recalled past times as dances and quadrille were performed. Notable attendees came from Waterloo Chicago Cedar Rapids Lisbon Anamosa Clinton and Maquoketa.
The article lists a June 12 wedding for Ruth Lathrop and Donald D. Jansen, both Onslow High School graduates class of 1935. Miss Lathrop studied at Paris Beauty Academy Cedar Rapids, while Jansen serves as Onslow postmaster. Memorial day and community events fill the report with visits, anniversaries, and local gatherings across Cedar Rapids Monticello Maquoketa and Anamosa areas.
Hermes lies dying, named by Whitman as he speaks of not his true country. He urges the people not to weep for him as he returns to the celestial sphere in a peaceful, inevitable passage. The piece meditates on death as a final journey.
Castle Grove Paul G. Gerdes son of Mrs G H Gerdes and Miss Mildred Arduser daughter of Mr and Mrs Casper Arduser were married Friday at St Matthew's Lutheran church in Monticello by Rev H L Adix. Lois Gerdes was bridesmaid and Don Arduser best man. The reception followed at the bride’s home. The bride taught in district No 3 last year and studied at Lenox College. The groom operates the Gerdes farm and the couple will live there.
County Agent Carl Smith announced farming program details. A contest between oldsters and youngsters ended in a tie. Miss Lula Toms of the Marion garden club will discuss flowers in the gathering hosted by Mrs J E Ahlrichs.
A 10 year old, Lowell Thompson, son of Mr and Mrs John Thompson, near Plover, died last week after sliding into an oat bin. His father found him soon after the accident. he was nearly buried under oats and died before rescue. Artificial respiration failed.
Notice announces final reports and application for discharge of the administrator in the matter, directing all interested persons to review and respond as required by the court.
The court fixed June 8 1940 for final hearing on the estate of Bernard Harms Sr deceased filed in Jones county Iowa. Interested parties may appear to file exceptions and show cause why the reports should not be approved with Monticello State Bank as administrator. Dated Anamosa Iowa May 1 1940 Gly Sue W Pearson Clerk of district court Jones county Iowa.
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