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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

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Nazi Propaganda in Wartime Press Across States

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Nazi propaganda activities and countermeasures across several states. Mentions include Poland Britain and United States alongside references to media outlets and public response.

President Accused of Pushing U S Toward War By Back Door

The letter writer charges the President is maneuvering the United States into conflict with Germany and Italy through insinuation. It argues a mobilization and compulsory draft would follow and suggests the President uses warlike rhetoric to compel public support while opposing further loans to France and England.

America France England Italy United States Wes Franklin Finlana United Bases

A Monthly Golfers Side Bets Suggestion

A plan from Des Moines inspires a Monthely golfers initiative to fund a good cause through side bets. Players would contribute winnings to a community fund, with bets centered on outcomes and playful wagering to raise money for a worthy purpose.

Des Moines Fittie Ecoheutst Tu Ek Med Crone Fund Juurmueda Adruguer Dee Clutnes Conor Bam Hota Ates Mo Chen

Willkie's Campaign Headlines Spark Party Discord

The Herald and Cherokee Times report Willkie's political maneuvers amid Republican tensions. Editorials praise a businesslike administration while doubting winning chances, noting intra party clashes and broad voter uncertainty.

Roosevelt defense race shapes New Deal critics' attack

The article argues critics will target the New Deal after Roosevelt wins broad support for his defense program. Critics charge missteps and insufficient budget, insisting a robust defense must rise despite political opposition and economic constraints.

Unique magenta stamp a centerpiece of rare philatelic security

An armed guard escorted a single rare magenta stamp copy to a fair in New York. The small 1d value stamp, printed for British Guiana, is valued around 85 000 dollars and is touted as the only copy of its kind. The piece illustrates why collectors chase investment gains in stamps and the enduring allure of philately.

Ponedaipnia Tourlen New York British Guiana Cata Ueal Souuuc Lawman

Life on the Farm

Long hours on the farm bring change and new sights with every furrow. Farmers endure long days for a fair price that rewards effort and labor.

Sac City

Advice to Newlyweds From Mrs Mayo Proclaimed American Mother

Mrs Charles H Mayo of Rochester Minn proclaimed American mother for 1940 and urged new couples to value children over material purchases saying she would choose a baby over a new car. Frank Kent comments on third term propaganda and national unity, noting Britain and France changed leaders during crises aiding preparedness.

Albert Tribune Charles H. Mayo Rochester Minn Mayo Marshalltown

Fragmented World War War Hymn Call From Grand Junction

Fragmented OCR text from Grand Junction Globe reflects wartime sentiment. It mentions fear of Germany winning and calls for America to enter the war, with garbled phrases suggesting exhortations to arm and support allies.

Grand Junction Globe Germany America Danby Stan

Alante News Pelegraui Vacation Crips For Summer

A fragmented note describes summer vacation plans and possible activities. It mentions travel, visits, and plans to explore places, with unclear names and scattered phrases. The text hints at scheduling, rides, and leisure, though details are garbled.

Alante Pelegraui Hess

Unclear local notice fragment on community planning

Fragmentary report discusses county production and local attitudes toward plants and infrastructure. Text is damaged and difficult to interpret, with garbled names and actions.

Unclear OCR excerpt hints at political and film events

Fragmentary text mentions a presidential candidate at a Marshall Tavern and a Wallace Beery appearance at a theater opening. Other words reference a city event and small crowd attendance, but details are unreadable due to OCR errors.

Mewey Marshall Tavern Wallace Beery

Republican buildup portrays Wendell Willkie as GOP dark horse

The GOP press portrays Wendell L. Willkie as a dark horse candidate for the presidency, suggesting dissatisfaction with current contenders. The tone implies a strategic push to elevate Willkie as the party’s surprising choice.

Pueaport Democrat Wendell L. Willkie G.Q.P

British War Effort Compared to Our Possible Response

The piece ridicules critics of Britain’s wartime handling, arguing the United States will soon mobilize in full force. It warns that Britain’s mistakes will pale beside America’s forthcoming actions and invites readers to reassess the war effort.

Legan Great Britain

Local Happenings in Monticello Area Chronicle

Elmer A. Johnson delivered the Memoria address in Cedar Rapids. Notable marriages include Effie Hall and Samuel Reyner in Dubuque, Patricia Tue and William Folkers, Lorietta Uhr and Edwin Taylor, Antoinette Nordman and Lynn Howie, Rose Reb and W. J. Shipe, Elaine Eilers and Louis Heiken. Graduations and honors span Campion, Monticello, and Jones County rural schools. veterans and staff changes noted. The Princess theater added talking pictures to applause.

Elmer A. Johnson Cedar Rapids EL EL Reed Effie Hall Samuel W. Reyner Dubuque Mary Clarence A. Rhatigar Iowa State Teachers Cellar Falls Oj. Farley Busin E. York Monticello Ter. York James Reamund Muonticelio O. P. Hansser Lovell Township Dale Greenawald Monticellio Princess Theater Ernest T. Landis Zien Lutherar Wayne Township Freda Zimmerman Alva Gerdes Augusta Reuter Louis Helgens Loretta Uhr Edwin Taylor Janet Young Dave P. Young Harry W. Schaller Storm Lake Congregational Church Samuel G. Gutensonn Jones County John Hein, Jr Richland Township Jean Fred Matheson Dan Pond Billy Magee J. T. Lanigan George Guyan Antoinette Nordman Lynn Howie Anamosa John Meyer Lovell Rose

Monti cello High School and Local Graduations Highlight Month

The Monti cello High School class lists graduates including Lee Alcorn Izvora Bancroft Donald Bell Herman Bricker and many others. Other items note nursing school graduation for Carne Lang and community events at the Reformed church and local colleges concluding with weddings and a new baby.

Monticellc High School Lee Alcorn Izvora Bancroft Donald Bell Herman Bricker Casper Buel Thomas Chambere Rayimond Denkneff Burdena Dirks Tuelma Gregory Ruth Gundlaer Lewis Heitken Margaret Hennigar Jessie Hughes Lucille Jonas Rose Kelly Marie Luck Maurice Maire Maryaret Maurice Galen Miller Gracia Greatt Alice Petersen Loval Podhaski Lawrence Kickels Bernice Senneider George Senweltner Gertrude Schweitzer Imogene Sales Paul Steiner Owen Sutherland Freda Zimerman Carne Lang Mer Joseph Lane Finley Hospital School of Gunite Fearin Js. Collins McLonald Hospital McLonald Hospital On the End, Trowing Wiene Dlinese Aghen KB. Petersen Harvie Wilcox Leonard Duckett Reformed Church of Monticello Roland P. Kuentzel Jie James Laude Harold Mann Mary Stadtmueller Miss Stadtmueller Nellie Siebels McDonald Hospital Rietta Hoffmans Will Emmert Howard M. Soper

Jones County Board Adopts Frasher Partition Resolution

The Jones County Iowa board of supervisors met in Anamosa with Chairman Harm J. Dirks and supervisors Helgens Mayberry Barber. They adopted a partition settlement for George Frasher and Edward Lee Frasher involving state hospital assistance, property interests, and final disbursement terms. The board also ordered non resident notices served to multiple Graves and Jaeger families and approved numerous financial appropriations and per diems for county officers and committees.

Anamess Djgwa Board of Supervisory of Jones Counts Harm J.en Heikenus Marberts Hielmets Bais Simemaens Shrrear Ais Geers Frasher Ueceases Edward Lee Frasher Verlag Aasistam Independence Juve Jones Courts Jowa Assistune George Frasher Tor Sare Bdwagnes Prasher Limitatoute Daar Hue Wovereas Tor Pan George Frasher Lee Fraher Por District Court of Law Ho Ue Turquhes Tt Peivne Lee Prasuer Lise Ellie Lee Pudi Aileur Frasher Tru. M. Fas Leaward Lee Frasher Barber Mayberry Katie Turmis Monticelio Te Poly Montivelio Ah Barber Buller Helgens Mayt Dirks Lian United States Apenva Anamosa Jones County A. Janmes Rehers JH. Fisher Iowa Fisher Ford Street Board of Supervisore State of G. W. Kelier J .H. Fisher Kuler Joe. Fisher ict Uf #aid RuLdivision Courne Hel- Rens Bailey George Graves Stanley Graves Robert Tiv Davis Reynolds Maudsley Doe Minnit Reginald L. Everle Horoan Soethman Dennis Joullen Masterly OH Grace Ho Haren Jule Helfestinger John Iughes, Jr Mcfconald Newhard S.A. Oltoiane Arian Buswell Pusnet C.F. Saxon Ernest Schwab Irvin Bley Alfred Bnyder Saewie Vernon Ielen Barker Ithel Barnhart L. KR. Websxt Board of Review M.N. Ireland Kenneth Humpa Win Folkerts Jr B. Bray

Second Child Noted as June Birth in Local Family

The passage notes the birth of a second child in the family on June 16, following a previous daughter. It mentions land grading around the ievee school building remodeled with a Masonic ramping completed that month and records the birth of a son to Dr. and Mrs. Louis G. Stabler. It also references the marriage of Mabel C. Lambert and Dayton Yousse at Anamosa in the third week of the month.

Ievee School Louis G. Stabler Mabel C. Lambert Dayton Ayton Yousse Anamosa

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