Harmony tests loom as lawmakers debate beer bill
The Iowa Legislature returns to the House and Senate amid talks of discord over liquor, highway patrol, and farm-to-market bills. Rep. Morrow pushes for a show down on the liquor measure, seeking a two thirds vote to tighten beer laws amid concerns of youth in beer taverns and Saturday-night patrons. The piece also notes Pope Pius XII’s election and Nazi objections, plus record Iowa retail sales in late 1930s quarter.
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State House
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House
Highway Patrol
Harry E. Morrow
Delaware County
Morrow
Monticello
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli
Pope Pius XII
Nazi Germany
Hitler
Pius XII
Germany
Vatican
Hoegh
Lucas Conty
Iowa Emergency Relief Administration
State Highway Commission
Commission
Rep
Alesch
Plymouth County
State Executive Council
Assembly
Honorable
Guild of Doorkeepers
Piano tuner and barber wire fence maker hitchhiker tale
A motorist picks up a hitchhiker in a sparse southwest area. The driver asks for the traveler’s trade and learns he is a piano tuner who also makes a living tightening barber wire fences. The exchange shows surprising versatility amid hard times.
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Wall Street Journal
Independent merchants grant customer credit in Monticello
A community feature praises Monticello independent merchants for offering credit to customers and aiding local buyers. It cites Danville Indiana tale of Joe Hess, whose credit generosity helped his business survive before his death, with plans for a commemorative marker.
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Monticello
Danville
Indiana
Joe Hess
Joe
Proposal to admit German refugee children faces U S hesitation
Britain and France have admitted thousands of child refugees. Senator Wagner proposes authorizing ten thousand German refugee children over two years without changing adult quotas. Labor groups back the plan, but Congress resists, favoring neutrality and avoiding entanglements.
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Great Britain
France
Robert Wagner
New York
Congress
United States Congress
Germany
United States
Curious Axis Between France and the Vatican
Daily efforts to pull the United States into European affairs continue. A plan ties France to the Vatican to install a Catholic monarchy in Spain with a son of the deposed King Alfonso on the throne. Prince Don Juan has been in Rome and served with the British fleet.
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United States
France
Britain
Vatican
Spain
Alphonso
Don Juan
Rome
Hitler
Mussolini
Iowa Not Going to the Dogs Despite Christmas Spending
The report notes that hard iron dollars pass over the counters at Christmas rate, suggesting Iowa remains stable and not headed for decline in the near term. The observation contrasts seasonal spending with long term prospects.
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Iowa
Generous gesture to honor Japanese envoy debated
Sioux City Journal discusses President Roosevelt’s plan to send a heavy American cruiser to Japan bearing the ashes of former Japanese Ambassador Hiroji Saito. The piece argues the act is a courteous gesture but not a diplomatic move, and will not shift U S or Japanese positions on China or treaties.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
China
Tokyo
Japan
Washington
Hull
United States Navy
Hiroji Saito
Navy
Far East
Load the Dice
Joc Ferguson recalls Tom’s remark about his son Joe who avoids new adventures and shows jumpiness. The exchange highlights Joe’s upbringing by many people and the family’s hectic life with the wife often at the office.
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Joe
Joc Ferguson
Tom
Dice Loading and Homecoming in Iowa Ahead of 1940 Delegates
In a Dimly lit exchange the idea of loading the dice stands in for stabilizing a restless child Jackie. Detweit Register notes Hopkins returning to Iowa with hints of reconnecting with old home folks and potential influence on the 1940 Democratic Convention delegate scene.
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Detweit Register
Hopkins
Iowa
Responsibility Is Clear Council Pluffs Nonpareil
Secretary Wallace warns democracy endangered if workers remain perpetual relievers. He and his new deaf colleagues have had about six years to act. If anyone is to blame, they are.
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Wallace
Iowa Legislature Faces Busy Six Weeks of Bills and Reforms
The 48th Iowa General Assembly enters a critical period with a flood of measures. Senators Dewey and Shaw push the prepaid Retail Transaction and Sales Tax Act to recover uncollected revenue, while Urba promotes home building tax exemptions. Senate actions reshape ballots and the superintendent of public instruction race, and debates on highway spending challenge the Highway Commission.
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Iowa General Assembly
Iowa
Senate
Wilson
A. Claire Dewey
Washington
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
Ohio
E. H. Urba
Howard County
Vrba
Nebraska
G. W. Hopkins
Guthrie County
House
Keeney
Knowlton
Dancer
Latchaw
Hoegh
Isabel M
Elliott
Woodbury County
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
The district court of Jones county Iowa will hear final proof and probate of the purported last will and testament of John M Letze deceased on March 25 1939 at 10 00 A M in the march term of the court to determine admission to probate. Interested persons may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated March 3 1939 W L Pearson Clerk District Court Jones county Doxsee Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
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Iowa
Jones County
John M. Letze
Said County
Executor and Executrix Notices for Iowa Estates
Public notices announce appointed executor John Husman and executrix Maud Wishman for Minnesota Husman and Agnes L Hall estates in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the Jones County District Court Clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Notices dated February 24 1939 in Anamosa Iowa list Locher & Locher as estate attorneys.
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District Court
Jones County
Towa
Minnie Husman
Anamosa
A. D
John Husman
Locher
Agnes L. Hall
Aza
Maud Charlotte
Wishman
Anamosa Notice in Probate of Amelia Rabe Estate
Dated at Anamosa Iowa February 14 1939 the Monticello State Bank serves as executor in the estate of Amelia Rabe and persons owing the estate are requested to prepare and prove claims Coxsee Coxsee and Heiserman attorneys for the estate filed.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Amelia Rabe
Anamosa
A. D
Monticello State Bank
Coxsee
Coxsee and Heiserman
Emil Stutt
Locher & Locher
Notice to Bidders Jones County Iowa Surfacing Project
Sealed bids for Project 69 surfacing in Green Field Township Jones County Iowa due March 10 1939 at 10 00 am. Includes 8800 cubic yards Class A crushed stone in place 200 cubic yards Class A stone stockpile and 4000 cubic yards Class B gravel. Requires 400 dollar certified check and plans from county offices. Proposals must be on form with bond and cashiers check details. Board reserves right to waive technicalities and reject all bids. February 27 1939 Board of Supervisors Jones County Iowa George F Specht County Auditor 35-2
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Jones County
Anamosa
Iowa
Greenfield Township
Statutes of
Board of Supervisors
George F. Specht
Administrator's Notice in Jones County Iowa Estate
The district court of Jones County Iowa issues an administrator notice for the estate of J. H. J. Stutt deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must file them with the court clerk sworn and within the legally prescribed time.
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District Court of
Jones
Stutt
State of
Iowa
Center Junction Locker Service Inc Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for Center Junction Locker Service Inc filed under Chapter 384 Iowa. Key facts include center location Center Junction Iowa, business to buy sell food storage and locker real estate, capital stock $10,000, three directors, commence Feb 8 1939, stockholder property exempt from debts, indebtedness capped at $6,000. Corporators Cliff McDonald George W Dirks Arthur Wilcox.
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Iowa
Center Junction Locker Service, Inc
Center Junction
Cliff McDonald
George W. Dirks
Arthur Wilcox Corporators
Monticello Law Practice and Estate Settlements
General law practice and settlement of estates operated from the second floor of the Stuhler Building in Monticello Iowa.
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Monticello
Iowa
Stuhler
Towa
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