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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
2
A Monticello water softening plant could save the town more than 5000 dollars yearly mainly through soap savings. The plan would cost 20000 to 25000 dollars to install with about 2000 dollars annual operating expenses, extending pipe life and reducing maintenance while improving laundry results.
The 1945 census lists Jones County as 85th among the nation’s top cattle producing counties with 75 957 cattle and calves. Iowa shows 1 132 857 cattle on 13 counties totaling about 21 percent of the state’s 5 431 636. Farm income rises as crops and land values grow.
The piece warns Jones county families about the rising trend of installment buying after wartime prosperity. It argues that rapid credit expansion leads to overbuying, urges government restrictions to limit durable goods on credit, and promotes paying cash to ensure long term financial comfort.
The piece discusses how newspapers vary in coverage from one event to many or none. It notes critics urging Congress to scrutinize Supreme Court integrity and to disqualify alleged unmorality in the New Deal era.
Decorah Public Opinion endorses the Farm Bureau plan to renew the gas tax and seek more federal and state money to grade and surface secondary roads. The aim is all weather roads for every farm in Iowa. Davenport Times urges organized action by big men to counter population decline blamed on misrepresentation of state interests.
Keith S Krause district public health engineer told the Rotary club that Clear Lake should consider a campaign to curb summer pests, focusing on flies and mosquito control to improve local health. Lieut Charles Benter head of the U S Navy Band praised Iowa for strong band laws and public support for music, noting statewide enthusiasm and a growing appreciation for musical organizations.
The anthology Stories of China at War edited by Chi-Chen Wang presents short stories by Chinese authors about wartime life and the home front. Highlights include House Hunting by Tuan-mu Kungliang and An Unsuccessful Fight by Ping Po, with humor in The Red Trousers by Pien Chih-lin and a tale of guerilla fighters. The comment notes John Steinbeck’s rise in fame after The Grapes of Wrath and his later novel The Wayward Bus, on display as the current Book-of-the-Month Club selection.
The capital press notes the 100 day limit looming as most lawmakers anticipate adjournment within four weeks. Key issues include schools legislation, farm to market roads, liquor by the drink, and several bonus proposals while women legislators push for more female representation and a broader state focus. Iowa senators and representatives contrast views on procedure and progress, with remarks on lobbying and the need for balance between local interests and state needs.
The Monticello column notes strong student musicians despite teacher shortages and heavy workloads for Ray Stumbaugh. It highlights Miss Hansen and Mr. Stumbaugh, praises Susan Stuhler, and describes a large cello program, a prayer at a fish shiner, and upcoming summer recreation questions for the town. It also mentions Emma Stadtmueller’s honors, a government leave-payout comparison, a household auction, and Monticello FFA preparing for a new litter and school enrollment increases.
The town envisions a skaig rink youth center athletic field pool and strong music and athletic departments. Rural students plan to move to Monti citing benefits for town business and merchant activity. Growth over the next five years is expected to reshape the community.
Transfers property interests in irregular Monticello plat from Robert W. Rohrer and Malinda to Flora Bowers for multiple parcels including lots 143 146 148 and surrounding tracts. Describes metes and bounds along Locust Street Shelley road and government ranges with historic reference to J W Shelley land sale.
Election of officers has been under way in the fourth and sixth grades. The fourth grade officers are Governors Shirley and Wally Tuetken, Councilmen Judy Podhaski, Max Dirks, John Fegan, Donna Harms, Room Delegates Eddie Thomas and Dorothy Pickett. For the next six weeks term the sixth grade class elected officers Governors Larry Stoneking and Janet Goodyear. Birthdays in the fifth grade include Janis Gottleaber, Sarah Vernon, Jack Thoeni, and Marvin Marsh celebrating Friday afternoon.
Monti High F F A boys defeated Castle Grove 24 to 17 in a lively Monticello gym game on Monday March 24. The teams then prepared a seed potato carload between games and scheduled a tournament match against Tipton in Lisbon on Wednesday March 26.
Kay Paulsen from Center Junction is highlighted as a senior at Monti High. She sings with girls' glee club and mixed chorus, accompanies piano, plays basketball, and studies shorthand. She plans business college and works at a local bank. Edna Kray also appears as a senior with roles in Red Peppers F H A and F T A.
Monti high school band scores include thirteen Division I ratings and twelve Division II ratings across solo ensembles, quartets, and chamber groups. Vocal department earns five Division I and seven Division II ratings, with all Division I winners advancing to the state contest.
A clipped note lists the Philomonte Stapf staff including Editor-in-Chief Margaret Ann Zimmerman Associate Editor Donna Beth Aitchison and assistant editors Shirley McCurdy Doris Zimmerman Mary Reyner Shirley Bartels Elizabeth Wilson with makeup and typing staff. The passage questions junior girls traveling at noon and mentions two cars in a casual aside.
A collage of quick lines and jokes features Jones asking about fish and jellyfish while jokes about doors relatives hotel guests and paying ten dollars a day blend with a West Pointer blonde Irish letter and a musician tired of the same piece. A student notes haunting music and a camera crowd discusses Kathleen and a Bookkeeping class lull after a date inquiry.
Coach Linn forms a track team including Ray Rieniers Don Newton Duane Martin Don Shelley Grant Adamson Ray Eileen Dick Williamson and Dean Willworth. The first meet is set for April 2 at the University of Iowa with two state meets and the Eastern Iowa Indoor at UI on April 2 and Eastern Iowa Outdoor at Mt Vernon on May 3 plus May 10 Junior High Relay at Dubuque and May 13 WaMaC at Marion.
Duane Martin nicknamed Red stands out as the only redhead in the senior class and has earned letters in football and track while active in FFA and M Club. Ray Rieniers excels in Student Council, NHS, Red Peppers, and FFA, serving as treasurer, president, and vice president across roles in track and class leadership. Evelyn Meade Ey leads band as president, participates in GAA and Yearbook Staff, and plays basketball, with ambitions in trucking and woodworking, as she balances school activities and future plans.
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