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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1934
Page
3
A brief from 1934 outlines the National Editorial Association gathering highlighting delegates from newspapers nationwide. The report notes discussions on press ethics, modernization of editorial practice, and standards for news reporting. Several key speakers address freedom of the press and industry cooperation.
Sioux City Journal notes rising concern over the Roosevelt program as critics warn debt could reach staggering levels. Senator Robinson questions bankruptcy risk while Samuel S. Wyer estimates total public debt near 238 billion and national wealth at about 201 billion.
The Manchester Press denounces a federal staffer for attacking Col. Lindbergh over his protest letter about cancellation of animal contracts. It praises Lindbergh as modest and unassuming, contrasting him with Washington’s buzz and media glare.
Des Moines grape vine says the Brookings report remains stored rather than discarded. Gov. Herring doubts the wisdom of asking this session for legislative action over political consequences and plans to wait until next session to seek endorsement if re-elected.
The piece argues President Roosevelt closed banks and reopened sound ones and suggests a similar approach may apply to the air mail service. It asserts the guilty will be penalized and the innocent protected in their rights while urging calm.
The Atlantic News Telegraph notes that despite Roosevelt's efforts for economic recovery, it strains imagination to view Big Jim Farley as a reformer. Farley, longtime distributor of patronage and former New York boxing commissioner, is portrayed as scrutinized in light of anti corruption aims.
Gov Landon of Kansas convokes the state legislature for a special session to begin March 1. The article notes Governor Herring faced adjournment limits and implies Landon cannot adjourn the session himself.
The article notes Towa becoming progressive and asserts that recovery progress through November will shape the election more than campaigns. It questions which party will carry the banner as to the outcome remains undecided.
The fragment notes Iowa ranks fourth in postal savings but contains garbled terms and lacks a defined incident or date. It mentions Towa and Yowans, mentions recovery, and questions pride, offering no concrete actions, entities, or outcomes to report with precision.
The item notes that there are few radical ideas from reds that are unfamiliar in the United States, reflecting a skeptical view of propagandistic threats and a familiarity with potential themes.
Editorial recalls Civil War sites from Chattanooga to Atlanta. It cites Lookout Mountain monuments and the rail raid led by J J Andrews, detailing battles, Sherman’s march, and the fate of the raiders as part of ongoing Southern memory and regional pride.
In Chattanooga National Cemetery a granite monument marks two graves. A bronze miniature engine stands atop the monument, symbolizing enduring memory of the deceased.
Prairieburg residents traded posts and visits with Cedar Rapids Monticello Anamosa and Center Junction. Travelers included Joseph Walker Donald Dolan and Harry Enabnit visiting relatives and attending nursing school in Iowa City while others moved businesses and prepared for new ventures.
The Castle Grove farm bureau met Friday evening with community singing and a program including reports from the Des Moines federation, a Monticello poultry meeting summary, and County Agent Carl Smith announcements. Seventeen ladies attended a home management lesson on Laundry Methods led by Harriet Cookingham of the Ames extension, with participation from Lovell Richland and Castle Grove townships.
D W Summerville and neighbors traced local moves from Castle Grove to the Welch farm near Buck Creek. José and others visited Coe student Howard McLaughlin in Cedar Rapids. Aebischer of Chilton called on farms. Deischer family hosts a social afternoon. Castle Grove Fortune Finders plan a March meeting hosted by Kathryn Gerdes.
About seventy five relatives and friends surprised Mr and Mrs G Prull at their Langworthy home last Friday evening with a basket supper and games. The couple received a guest gift. Ben Christensen, laid up with several broken ribs from a wood unloading accident, plans to move to a Clarence area farm when able. Ed Englehart and wife moving to Amber were treated to a party at their home last Saturday night with dancing and social time. Jesse Allen of Monmouth had a steering gear failure near Center Junction, the Chevrolet hitting a fence and ditch after breaking four fence posts. Allen sustained facial cuts but returned home. truck was demolished. Albert White and son joined a Morley reunion honoring Mrs Charles White of Ely. D Opperman of Cedar Falls and Mrs William Stingley visited Ed Duncan’s home as he and wife prepare to move to Center Junction. farewell with cards and music, a midnight picnic luncheon, and a purse of silver from P B Daly. Out-of-town guests listed. Moncrief brothers near Amber suffer cattle loss from grazing.
Public notice from Jones county Iowa district court lists Willam J Aitchison as deceased with a will filed February 16 1934. Hearing for final proof and probate set for March 19 1934 at 10 o clock AM, attendees may appear to show cause why probate should not be admitted. Attorney E W Brashaw represents estate. clerk SEE BYERLY records.
Public notice states J. J. Locher was appointed executor of John Egger's estate by the Jones County District Court Anamosa Iowa on February 19 1934. Creditors and those with claims must file sworn statements with the clerk within legal time to be proved and those owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs.
Eight cows have died and twice as many are affected after a mistaken sodium chloride substitution for salt at the Boland farm. Mrs. Cletus Boland marked her birthday last Tuesday with friends. cards provided the evening’s amusement.
Sunday and midweek visits across the area include Batchelders and Bohlkens near Prairieburg with guests at Andrew Glass home. Mrs Morton and son travel from Des Moines. Worthington and Cascade residents stop by local homes. Farm Bureau meal cookery lesson by Ruth Cessna at John Albany home draws seventeen women. Lou Lang hosts an oyster stew with pinochle entertainment.
Mrs. Stena Schweitzer and daughter Lucile of Monticello joined Richland Center residents for Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Schweitzer with guests from Mount Vernon Zearing Anamosa Castle Grove Castle Grove San Pedro Calif. Harry Enabnit travels from California Navy station to Philadelphia for reassignment. Other notices recount 30th wedding anniversary celebrations and Farm Bureau board meeting attendance. Household tips offer floor refinishing with white shellac and tomato juice for fruit stains.
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