12 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
1
Rev George Woodall argues Sunday shopping harms merchants and citizens alike. He contrasts citizen convenience with religious duty, noting competition drives Sunday openings and profits erode Sabbath rest. He urges Monticello merchants to close Sundays and reserve the day for worship and recreation.
The Monticello Community Club proclaims automatic membership for every citizen without fees. Monthly meetings in the auditorium will feature a program committee organizing plays lectures musicals debates and political rallies to inform voters before elections and broaden civic involvement.
Sioux City Journal warns that the Russian bear looms over Europe as the Soviet Union expands influence from Poland through the Balkans toward the Dardanelles. Observers question Stalin's aims, noting pacts with Hitler and a plan to spread communism westward while Germany and Italy reassess their positions.
Wallace argues that war demand fuels short term gains but collapses after peace. He notes farmers and other sectors suffer when inflation and production shifts drop postwar, urging readiness to shrink output once peace arrives and to avoid expanding capacity until parity prices endure.
The piece argues war profits vanish after conflict ends, citing a Greene county farmer who sold corn at $2 a bushel and many others who gained briefly during World War I. It claims no person today holds true war profits, linking economic gains to moral laws and lasting distress.
The text shows a fragmented discussion on a policy theory advocated by the administration and a casual observation about public interest in baseball and football in Sioux Falls areas. It mentions Henry but lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable people beyond partial names.
A localwriter argues for a Community Club to unite occupation politics religion and other civic interests despite separations and misunderstandings. The aim is to use existing facilities for the benefit of the entire community and test if this plan is superior to others.
Rena Devaney 73 died at her east Cascade home Sunday noon after a long illness. She was born in Temple Hill, daughter of the late Thomas Devaney and wife. Survived by sisters Alice and Regina and brother Raymond, all of Cascade. Funeral Requiem Mass at St Martin's Church Tuesday 9 AM. Burial Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Society officers elected: Mrs P J Conlin president, Mrs BD A Emelish vice president, Mrs Rose Rogers secretary treasurer.
Eight carloads of semis were unloaded at Onslow Monday morning. Local residents and families hosted gatherings and attended events including a DAR district meeting in Dubuque. Several residents moved homes, new births announced, and community clubs met at homes across Onslow.
A unique wedding tale centers on groom Philip Caranatta at Saint Patrick's Church in Elizabeth Sterling. The article details his striking three piece suit with vintage family coat while blue galluses slip into view and a misplaced ring momentarily distracts. The bride wears a conventional veil as couple depart.
The passage mentions a visit to grandparents and a birthday celebration for Mrs. Floyd Chatterton with hours spent playing 500. Edna Pegerick of Hale visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thauman, on a Sunday for a picnic supper. Public notices appoint administrators in Jones County Iowa, with claims deadlines and payment requests.
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