Monticello Express Publishes Weekly Record Of Names
The Monticello Express prints the weekly list of residents and notices with names and dates in a standard community update.
09 May 1935
Page 1
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
1
The Monticello Express prints the weekly list of residents and notices with names and dates in a standard community update.
An editorial critique discusses interwar neutrality, US involvement in Europe, and the New Deal. It notes opposition from Glass and Georgia senators, fears about debt, and a presidential radio appeal for support. Local Town City governance, university discipline, temperance, and crime influence are also touched.
Fragmented lines mention Dickinson and Beved Cy Cournel with scattered references to a towa farmer and a party. Reading is partial with many garbled terms, names, and places, yielding no clear event or outcome to summarize.
The editorial urges MTG and BOL leaders to resign citing alleged indiscretions linking the liquor commission with the state central committee. It questions the integrity of the commission and warns that undisclosed actions threaten enforcement of liquor laws and democratic governance.
Sioux City Journal notes that the present Iowa session heavily scrutinizes lawmakers as major bills like basic science the chain store tax truck and dental advertising are debated. Citizens flood Des Moines with telegraphs calls and letters while urging legislators to study and use their judgment and resist overreach.
The piece critiques proposed funding methods and warns such actions could undermine confidence in the government. It notes Uncle Sam’s mounting debt and hints at political resistance to large fiscal schemes while referencing historical or global examples.
The passage describes a Rolfe town event with a school vehicle contest and mentions a teacher honored by the awards. It also notes Huey Long predicting a new political party next year and hints at organized support for campaigns.
Ambitions and investment plans shape a political scene as a Manchester group faces Huey era opposition. Officials discuss conventions, long term goals, and anticipated legal changes while local figures weigh support and strategy.
Fragmentary text hints at a highway patrol or agency activity in Iowa with scattered terms like demon, experiment, and numbers. Readable entities include Iowa and potential agency references, but specifics are garbled and no event or outcome can be confirmed.
Advertising expert Arthur Bris bane spoke to Washington and Baltimore advertisers on the value of advertising. He outlined five musts for effective ads focusing on visibility readability understanding belief and desire. He urged simplicity and clear ideas expressed plainly to move readers from thought to action.
The Manchester Press argues that new state legislation requires drivers to obtain fresh licenses on July 1, erasing equity in existing licenses issued for a future expiration. It likens the move to broken promises seen in gold payments and criticizes the legislature as following dishonest precedents in Wash-InvLON.
The Spencer News-Herald notes that a new oil company tax would raise Brasoline prices and dissolve some COTA DADICS. It warns motorists already pay high gas costs, cites 3 cent state gas tax and 4 cent federal tax, and argues stricter enforcement is needed to curb crime. It also mentions Cyprus brides sold for 100 to 500 dollars.
A farm near the area saw a horse swallowed by a collapsed floor over an old well. The horse fell into the void and was rescued after six men worked two hours, with no serious injuries reported. Authorities investigated the collapse and the hidden well beneath the stable floor.
Theodore Christiansen of Ringsted Iowa Emmet county tells his four sons they will receive $100 on each 21st birthday if they can honestly say they have never smoked The two older sons complied with Ernest turning 21 and collecting the prize another son aged 19 remains in training.
Ballinger reported a wallet theft during a church service in Des Moines. He said his pocket was picked and $16 was stolen before he realized the loss, noting the incident occurred on Easter Sunday at an outlying church.
Coralville a small Johnson County town reports rare crime and minor incidents. A Pennsylvania Dutch resident begins his 38th term and a local grocery break in ends with four hams stolen. A swimming hole tale follows with a large black buzzard mistaken for a chicken hawk.
Milford in Dickinson county faces a lawsuit as a hardware dealer near the new municipal light plant seeks an injunction. The petition claims the plant since April 1 creates noise and vibration that destroy the value and use of nearby property, with rumors of similar suits in Milford’s business district.
Eldora rider Putt Mossman of Hardin county famed as a trick motorcyclist and former state horseshoe champion is in Japan with his troupe for a series of engagements. A crossing storm left most of the crew seasick and suffering despite the rodeo and circus act.
In Kossuth county, Harry E. Ward faced a court action brought by Rev. S. D. Aten who held a $3,592.05 judgment. Ward admitted withdrawing over $7,000 from his bank, refused to explain, and was jailed for contempt with an indefinite commitment awaiting the court’s readiness to release him.
Two Sac City High School graduates, George Kinkade and James Van Horn, joined the CCC after leaving Sac City, with Kinkade at six feet six inches and Van Horn at four feet eight inches, a record for the tallest and shortest graduates in one class in Sac City history.
Emmett Hegland and his son Maynard removed the cover of an old well in Buena Vista county and found rocks filled with snakes in hibernation. They killed about thirty, while many escaped deeper among the rocks. The snakes ranged from 10 inches to three feet and were nonvenomous bull and garter snakes.
Weather summary lists cold snaps for January and February with forecasts of harsh freezes. It notes shifting patterns through March and hints at May temperatures and spring risk.
Final reports and discharge applications for executors administrators and guardians in listed estates have been filed with the district court of Jones county Iowa. A hearing and approval are scheduled for March 2. Frank H Peckash executor of Josef Pekac deceased, notice posted at Anamosa Iowa. SEE BYERLY clerk of district court Jones county. Iowa. Julia Foarde deputy.
Public notice states Charles T. McQuillen administrator of the estate of Marcarei McQuille ceressee at Anamosa Iowa 16 April 1935. All persons owing the estate must pay promptly to avoid costs and terms are stated to the clerk of the court with E J Kean attorney for the estate.
The undersigned executor of Elizabeth Bohren's estate in Jones County Iowa calls all creditors to file claims with the court clerk sworn and timed for probate. Debtors must pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa May 5 1935 Charles A Doxsee Executor Doxsee Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
In the District Court of Iowa Jones County the estate of Gerhard H Hanken seeks appraisement for inheritance tax. Appraisers will meet at 10:00 AM May 25 1935 in Anamosa Iowa to appraise real and personal property for the estate. heirs and interested parties may appear at the time and place.
The document directs interested parties to be heard on the appraisal of property or portions thereof. Dated April 16, 1935, A. O. Sones, R. A. Cartano, W. H. Prentice serve as Inheritance Tax Appraisers and issue the notice for the proceeding.
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