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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1940

Page

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Iowa Farm Vote Shifts Against Democratic Wallace

In Des Moines a speech spurred a notable drop in farmer support for the Democrats. Voter data from two years ago shows 38 percent for Wilson and 40 percent for Kraschel with 22 percent undecided. This year Wilson gains strength, signaling Iowa may stay in Republican hands.

Des Moines Wallace Wilson Kraschel Lowa

Vacation Time Is Past Let Us Now Settle Down to Work

September marks the return to routine as summer’s heat fades. Stores stock new merchandise and customers refresh wardrobes. Schools resume after two weeks, clubs meet, and courts begin or resume sessions, signaling a busy fall season and renewed mercantile activity.

Sol Monticello

Hancher Named Iowa State University President

Virgil M. Hancher of Chicago will return to Iowa City to become president of the University of Iowa upon the resignation of E A Gilmore. A 1924 Iowa Law School graduate and Rhodes Scholar, Hancher has long ties to Iowa academics and law, with extensive work in Chicago and Evanston, and a family of three. He is 44 and a native Iowan born near Rolfe.

Iowa City Virgil M. Hancher Chicago University of Iowa George T. Baker Davenport Iowa State Board of Education E. A. Gilmore Hancher Iowa Oxford University Worcester College Oxford Iowa Law School Iowa Law Review Sigma Nu Social Fraternity Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Phi Beta Kappa Delta Sigma Rho Forensics Fraternity Zetagathian Literary Society A.F.I Butler, Lamb, Foster and Pope Pope and Ballard Washington Evanston Virgil, Jr Mary Susan Priscilla Iowa Alumni Association Chicago Bar Association Legal Club of Chicago The Law Club of Chicago Episcopal Church Rolfe M. P. Hancher Baker University of Pennsylvania Dartmouth University of California Fire Fae Resoard Doctor Gilmore University Helm C. A. Phillips Rolfe High School

Willkie backs draft of industry and conscription plan

Republican Willkie supports defense conscription for both workers and men, calling for government takeover of industries only in emergencies and objecting to single man seizure. He criticizes Roosevelt for not informing Congress about the destroyer deal and warns of potential trading away of the Philippines if reelected.

United States Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt Congress U. S Arthur H. Vandenberg Michigan Philippines

Governor Wilson Leads In Iowa Farm Vote Choice

A Des Moines Des Moines Wallace's Farmer poll shows 38 percent of rural Iowa voters favor Governor George A. Wilson for reelection, 22 percent back Henry A. Wallace for vice president, and 40 percent undecided. The survey suggests Wallace may fail to unite the middle west for the Democrats.

George Wilson Henry A. Wallace Middle West Iowa Farmer Des Moines George A. Wilson Wallace

Famous War Prayer Sparks Public Interest in War Commentary

Earl Hall editor of the Mason City Globe Gazette shares Mark Twain's satirical war prayer used in wartime discourse. The piece is presented to readers of the Express, highlighting vivid imagery of destruction and suffering purportedly to critique wartime rhetoric.

Earl Hall Mason City Globe Gazette Mark Twain the Express

Rites Held for Herman Broderson in Wyoming

Funeral services were held for Herman Broderson 58 at Harrington funeral home in Wyoming after his death at Mercy hospital Anamosa. Born in Horstedt Germany he immigrated with family at age 14 and built a farm home in Wyoming marrying Anna Thomson in 1905. Survived by widow three daughters three granddaughters three brothers and one sister.

Wyoming Herman Broderson Mercy Hospital Anamosa Harrington Horstedt Schleswig- Holstein Germany Anna Thomson Lloyd Fadley Onslow Acel Catlett Esther Thomas Peter Sand Springs William Monticello Hanwardson Baldwin William Wilker Iola Wis George Hogeboom General Hogeboom Moline Fred Will Koch Leonard Brammerle Mapleton Henry Koch Louis Dick Huron S. D Klaude Dick John Westphal Lyle Strong Helen Westphal Arthur Manwiller Ames E. L. Koch Nashua M. Koch Paul van Auken Pauline Hinsdale The Hermitage Frank Henderson Hans Mohr St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Fred Lazare St. Luke’s Hospital Davenport Duane Bruenig Rhodes W. O. Shaffer Claude Sears Robert Barber John von Sprecken Sears William Peck J. W. Thomson Independence

Frequent Social Visits Saddle Sand Spring Area

A long list of residents and visitors from Richland Monticello Langworthy Coggon Ryan Onslow Delhi and other towns gathered in Sand Spring and nearby homes Friday through Sunday. Celebrations included Donald’s birthday and Ladies' Aid events with numerous family and friend drop ins at Cox Batchelder Moser and Fass households.

Galen Hein Richland Faul Gerdes Monticello G. H. Gerdes Jerome Baum Langworthy Arduser Donald John Albany Cyril Peter Paetz Anamosa Herbert Cox RE. Hi Cox Nelson Freeze Noel Fred Egger W. H. Behrends Andy Smith Buck Creek Louis Bohlken Fort Des Moines Leo Bohlken Castle Grove J. L. Batchelder Cyril Stevenson Ralph Johnson John Stevenson Coggon Lee Drumbarger Leslie Drumbarger Tipton Jonas Hakes Viola Francis Drumbarger Hopkinton William Reardon Ray Murray Phyllis Jeanne Wilma Carol Neva Wilson Blanche Moser Colesburg Fred Bohtken Iona Mae Earl Marion Herman Graybill and Sons Veryle Gerald Ryan E. H. Cox Cap Arduser John Schweitzer Vernon Stevenson Frances Gattney Cedar Rapids Miss Gattney Ray Chaplin Fred Weller Dubuque C. J. Lang John Hee The Evangelical Reformed Church Ulrich Schilt Charles Martin and Epworth Lloyd Woodhouse Fred Beatty Lee Wilson David

Ox team draws crowd in Ames corn delivery

Marshall Allen of near Ames uses an ox team to haul a corn load to town recently, creating a lively stir among onlookers.

Marshall Allen Ames

Notice of Probate of Vesper Rearick Will in Jones County

Court records announce the probate of the last will and testament of Vesper Rearick, filed September 3, 1940 in Jones County District Court Iowa, and opened for reading as part of the probate proceeding.

Vesper Rearick WISE Iowa Jones County Ss. District Court Said County

Fleming seeks administration of estate in Jones County court

In Iowa Jones County district court James N T Fleming applies for administration of the estate of absentee John P Fleming. notices go to John F Fleming as absentee.

Absentee Estate Proceeding in Jones County Iowa

James N Fleming petitions for administration of John I Fleming estate noting seven years of absence since June 1933 and presumed death. The petition seeks to appoint executor and determine rightful heirs including Marie Fleming and others as beneficiaries. Notice requires appearance by noon November 2, 1946 term at the district court in Monticello Iowa.

Marie A. Fleming James N. Fleming Anna &. Fleming Thomas Fleming Hubert Fleming Eugene Fleming Rosella Fleming Rita Osborne Blanche Hodge Eileen Bentley Francis Drummy Versa Drummy District Court Jones County Jin. Fleming John I Fleming John TT Fleming Towa Fleming Wis Uw District Court Iowa Courtfaus Namosa John P. Fleming Locher

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