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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
1
After weeks of grading and digging, a concrete slab is being poured on the Hopkinton to Monticello road. The pavement will take about six weeks to two months to cure before traffic resumes. Monticello merchants welcome easier access for Hopkinton traders seeking shoes and goods, praising local support.
A lifestyle warning urges moderation in summer travel. The piece suggests a simple, restful vacation near a river camp site with tenting and nature activities. It recommends family trips, slower pacing, and returning refreshed rather than exhausted after a trip.
An editor argues that no nation exhausted by war can restore order after Europe’s conflict and warns America to remain disengaged. He urges a constructive domestic program, avoids entering the continental war, and stresses safeguarding democracy at home to prevent global regression.
Iowa American Legion members send letters to Senator Clyde Herring, Senator Guy Gislene, and the district representative urging the United States to stay out of Europe’s war while building a superb national defense. They call for action against conspirators, minimize rhetoric, and insist the government honor neutrality while conserving defense weapons for America.
President Roosevelt names Henry L. Stimson as secretary of war and Frank Knox as secretary of the navy in a move seen as timing for the GOP convention. The action unsettles Republicans, with debates over its impact on the national convention and possible implications for future candidacies.
Miss Pearl McLees became chief operator at Northwestern Bell in the first week of the month. A son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Dirks was baptized Henry Marvin. Richard Harold ey, son of Edo Kromminga, baptized. Leonard Duckett began serving as pastor of the Presbyterian church in the second week and continued 11 years. Mildred L. Pierce graduated from Cornell Mount Vernon and has served as a missionary in India for decades. Burial rites for George F. Freese were held at Zion Lutheran in Wayne township after dying of pneumonia in England on October 2 1918. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Moore celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in Monticello. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kid Behrends on the 4th. James Gazell left for Annapolis to enter the Naval Academy. Grace Sandhouse, a University of Colorado graduate, works in Washington D C as a zoologist and bee authority. Vic D Autremont passed Iowa state bar and was admitted to practice in Des Moines during the first week. Stewart Stuhler graduated from
The Monticello notes list Phi Beta Kappa election for a UW scholar and marriages, births, and several local deaths. Notables include Alta Gardner marrying Willis Mastin, Paul C. Shelley arriving as Monticello Public School superintendent, and long-time physician Dr. John G. Thomas passing away. A six year old boy was kicked by a horse, and Elaine Reed wed Rev. Wm H Mitchell.
Den Moen notes contrasts between Iowa and nearby states. He describes Southern Illinois Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Virginia Washington New Jersey Delaware and New York with vivid images of farms towns cities and people including sharecroppers, dairy regions, mica mines, and Arlington Cemetery.
The Wyoming Town Council purchased two motor driven machines for 1280 dollars. A mowing machine at 300 dollars and a street grading outfit with snow plow attachments were bought, with a 250 dollar allowance for the previous grader. The street maintenance will be handled by the street commissioner A D Schoff and his assistant George Ireland Jr, replacing extra hired help.
The article recalls the Chicago World’s Fair as a symbol of modern education and progress. It notes Niagara Falls and the Hudson River area as appealing backdrops, mentions wartime anxieties easing travel and trade, and highlights agricultural shifts in Ontario and Michigan with dairy, sugar beets, and farm machinery alongside growing corn.
Charles travels to Albia for his mother’s illness while Mrs. Finkenbinder recovers from an appendectomy at Mercy hospital in Anamosa. W J Beckwith visits Tarkio Missouri with daughter’s family. Chicago guests stay with Dr and Mrs Hoegen. Buchholtzs host visitors from Iowa State College Ames. Don Scott attends a wedding in Oak Park with Frances Porter and Robert Swenson, Cornell classmates. Lazare family joins Christophersen reunion at Alex Park near Wheatland.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Balsiger hosted a large group of relatives at their home last Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Rickels of Kerrville Texas. A noon picnic dinner was served to numerous guests including the Tschantz Connelly Rickels and Buol families with several extended visits noted from Decorah Milwaukee and Dubuque.
Dorothy Allemand, Howard Schneiter, and Roland Buol were recorded spending last Sunday at Davenport in a brief social note.
Local residents attend dinners and visits in Anamosa and Monticello. Numerous gatherings include funeral services for John Prult Jr and various calls at Stevenson and Batchelder homes. A 21 inch snow accumulation was reported by Mrs G A Tilton of Collins.
Jacob A. Carmichael and Emilie to Betty Carmichael and Margaret Carmichael joint tenants convey lots 342 and 848 RR add Monticello. $10. Lena Morey to Betty Carmichael and Margaret Carmichael joint tenants lots 342 and 343 RR add Monticello. $10. William Corbett to David Corbett Mina Michaelsen Jens Michaelsen Elva Jarrett Frank Jarrett Royal Corbett Dorothy Corbett Edna Doyle Harry Doyle Howard Corbett equals homestead of Mary B. Corbett who died intestate May 25 1940. grantor reserves life use. $1.00 and other considerations.
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