Hughes to Lead World Counsel of Christians and Jews
Former chief justice Charles Evans Hughes is named head of the World Counsel of Christians and Jews. The group aims to unite nations through education and interfaith cooperation, advancing research in social sciences and fostering university collaboration for lasting world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court of the
United States
New World Counsel
Justice Hughes
National Group
Hughes
Wendell Wilke
Salvation Army Drives Support for Monticello Unit
A Salvation ArmyService Unit is established in Monticello with a local committee and fundraising drive. Local funds stay with the treasurer while the rest go to Des Moines for statewide work, with state support available if Monticello needs more. The program includes a Des Moines hospital for unmarried mothers offering care, seclusion, healing, and future planning, plus a push for faith and hope in Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Monticello
Des Moines
Iowa
Army
Public Money Wasted By OPA Officials
Ohio Congress member Clarence J Brown quotes a weekly letter accusing OPA waste. He cites 914 Washington staff on sugar and rent control with salaries over 4000 annually, plus numerous specialists and officers, noting only rent and sugar tasks remained. He argues Congress must cut spending to lower taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Congress
Republican Congress
Congressman Brown
OPA
Washington
Seven Senators Laud Small Town Newspapers In National Note
A collection of quotes from seven U S senators praising small town papers as vital to democracy, education, and community life. Taft Barkley Wiley Wagner Capper Lucas Murdock stress editors’ role in honest news, public opinion, and local identity. A correctionville News aside notes stewardship of the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens Sun
United States
Robert A. Taft
America
Albent W. Barkley
Alexander Wiley
Robert F. Wagner
Arthur Capper
Robert W. Lucas
Generous Memoir of Agnes Newton Keith’s Wartime Trial
Agnes Newton Keith, author of Three Came Home, recalls a Japanese internment camp experience with malnutrition illness and daily peril. A fifty dollar gift from Australian soldiers sparked relief for children behind the barbed wire and a moral test of sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Newton Keith
George
Albany court humor with alien citizenship question
An Albany court official questions aliens seeking citizenship after recounting American history. When asked what flies over city hall one alien replies Peejing, a comical mispronunciation echoing the flag's imagery.
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Blakesburg
Tracr Star Clipper Farmer Pares Debts With Bank
An elderly farmer, praised by his banker for paying off the mortgage, quips that he pays all debts because his notes are the only things he can buy with and still get value from. The remark reflects frugal wisdom and practical thrift.
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Tracr
Monticello Express columnist muses on gardening and town pride
Sunday column reflects on garden prep and two gardening schools, Class A weedless and Class B let it grow. It notes community events, local business concerns, and the push for a Chamber of Commerce, plus pride in Monticello and its newspaper circulation.
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Monticello
Queen Elizabeth's Rudder Weighs 140 Tons In 1945 Notes
Hugo Bedder reports the steamship Queen Elizabeth carries 21 000 pieces of furniture while the period records show marine accidents rising by five percent in 1945 compared with the prior year, reflecting broader increases in marine transport incidents.
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Hugo Bedder
Capitol News Letter Faces Final Week on School Aid
The legislature stalls on school aid with a possible administration plan to fund next year and trigger a future special session after study. Debates define surplus as receipts beyond 25 million or any end-of-year funds, with a pro local proposal to return such excess to cities towns and schools.
Controversy Over Surplus Spending Sparks House Debate
The surplus controversy began after the house passed appropriations bills calling for several million dollars more than 1945 expenditures. Gov. Blue opposed the increases arguing new and continuing programs should be funded from income rather than surplus funds, labeling the plan deficit spending.
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House
Robert D. Blue
Stand on Iowa deficit policy divides Republicans
The state central committee backed by elective state officials supports deficit spending despite a large surplus. Some legislators oppose the move arguing schools face a crisis from past economy measures and inflation. A Republican House member questions representation and favors months of study to focus on the school problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Committee
Willis York
Madrid
Iowa
House
County Central Committee
Petitioner Cards Prompt Home Message as Iowa Session Stretches
A postal card from Chariton asking lawmakers to go home arrives amid a 96 day Iowa 1945 legislature session. The House later votes to set April 18 as adjournment, nearing the 100 day limit and prompting doubt about reaching it.
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Kenneth A. Evans
Chariton
Iowa House
Senate
Clock stopping used to extend assembly sessions
The text explains the traditional clock-stopping practice to extend legislative sessions beyond 100 days. Stopping the clock allows continued work while preserving the higher per-day pay rate, preventing pay reductions during long or special sessions.
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Daily Journal
Lawmakers Move Pay Raise Bill Quietly Stalled
A bill to raise government salaries to 1500 dollars climbed the Senate calendar then was sent back to committee. The House journal records post eighteenth actions as having occurred that day, though the reason remains unclear.
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Senate
House Journal
Iowa legislators benefit from telephone strike lull
In Iowa, about 158 people found the telephone strike felt timely for lawmakers. The period spared legislators from hundreds of calls urging votes on competing bills, aligning with their preferred timing.
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Iowa
Flitch-ta-kin Campfire to Hold Monticello Scrap Drive
The Flitch-ta-kin Campfire group organizes a waste fat and scrap paper collection in Monticello on Saturday April 19 starting at 9 a.m. Residents should place materials on porches. use Want Ads for quick results.
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Monticello
Sugar Stamp Rules For Canning In 1947 Iowa
Reports from the U S Department of Agriculture say no special canning stamps will be issued this year. Each stamp covers 10 pounds of sugar and runs from April 1 to July 1 and again July 1 to Oct 1 if supplies permit. The total per person sugar ration is 35 pounds for 1947 compared with 25 pounds last year.
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Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Jewel Graham
Iowa State College
Delegates Attend Davenport Congregational Meeting
Delegates from Monticello and Anamosa attended the Davenport association of Congregational Christian churches meeting at Maquoketa Congregational church on April 10. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Andrew Mast and Neal Hayden with Mrs. Frank Hayden and Mrs. A J H McNeill. Also present were Mrs. C A Palmer of Monticello and Mrs. W K Hodgson of Anamosa.
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Congregational Church
Davenport Association of Congregational Christian Churches
Maquoketa Congregational Church
Andrew Mast
Neal Hayden
Frank Hayden
A. J. H. McNeill
C. A. Palmer
Monticello
W. K. Hodgson
Anamosa
Letters From Manila Describe Easter Service And Army Cemetery Tour
A letter from Set Armin Jacobs in Manila reports a nearly full post chapel on Easter Sunday followed by a Manila tour including a visit to the Army cemetery. He notes the well kept grounds with graves marked by two metal tags and religious symbols. He also mentions LeRoy Siebels from Amber near Tokyo.
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Set
Armin Jacobs
Manila
P. L
Monticello
Oakwood Cemetery
LeRoy Siebels
Amber
Tokyo
Skyline Club Holds Formal Opening at Community Building
Skyline club opened with a formal event on April 10 drawing Superintendent and Mrs. Boyd Shannon Principal and Mrs. Ray Stumbaugh and school board members plus M Club members. Barbara Walker presided as toastmaster. speeches and musical numbers highlighted the program.
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Skyline
Boyd Shannon
Ray Stumbaugh
M Club
Barbara Walker
Adams
Dion Newton
Pat Podhaski
Marileigh Clark
Kathryn Bender
Donna McCurdy
Donna Aitchison
Marjorie Thomas
Gloca Morra
Randall Ganfield
Dayton Yousse
Mr. Lias
Gibby Gibson
Monti High Class of 1947 Profiles Standouts
Senior sketches highlight Monti High students including Donald Bohlken Donna Lea Heiken Betty Hoult Donna McCurdy Jim Patterson Richard Finson Milton Bader Mary Lou Adams and Arthur Bohlken. They share school activities sports futures and plans for further education at the University of Dubuque Ames and Omaha Institute.
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Donald Bohlken
Don
Westminster Fellowship
University of Dubuque
Donna Lea Heiken
Betty Hoult
Monti High
Red Peppers
M Club
Betty
Rainbow
Minneapolis
Donna McCurdy
Triem
National Honor Society
Philomonte
Monti
Jim
Ames
Richard Q. Finson
Goon
F.F.A
Red Cross Council
Richard
Milton Bader
Sam
Army
Milton
Europe
P.F.C
Mary Lou Adams
Coop
Safety Patrol
G.A.A
Mary Lou
Institute of Radio-Electronics and Television
Omaha
Nebraska
Arthur Bohlken
Moati High
Art
Calendar items for May events and commencement
A list of May events including a gym demonstration on May 2 a Juntoy Senior Banquet on May 9 a class play on May 16 a class day on May 29 a senior class picnic and commencement on May 22 plus an additional Jumni Banquet on May 23 and other dates. The fragmentary text suggests a school calendar with student activities and ceremonial dates.
Speech Class Presents Two One Act Plays Not Quite Such A Goose and The Monkey's Paw
The speech class prepares two one act plays for the student body Not Quite Such A Goose a comedy by Elizabeth Gale features Albert Bell and Sylvia Bell with a full cast and The Monkey's Paw a drama where Major Morris warns against a magical paw and Mr and Mrs White seek wishes leading to disaster Cast includes Rex Schrader Margie Paulsen and Paul Schneider among others.
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Elizabeth Gale
Albert Bell
Mrs. Bell
Margie Paulsen
Rex Schrader
Sylvia Bell
Grade News Highlights From April Activities
The first six grades watched a film on flags and food, April 9, learning flag meanings and production, plus flags from different lands. Lessons covered balanced meals and frozen foods, while Miss Groteboer's class cut freehand flower borders for their room. Mrs Marston's pupils drew a rabbit, Lyda Lehman brought a specimen, and Don Morey treated the fifth grade to frosticks on his birthday.
Sophomore skating party leaves many with bruises
Report notes 37 students limped through halls after a skating party at the local rink last Tuesday night. The event drew sophomores who skated from 7 to 10 PM and included non skating activities.
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Correctionville
Honolulu
Agust
Nekata
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Way
Meonticee
Express
The
Press Association
Regul
Rochester, N. Y
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Dial
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Capitol News
Monticello High School
Mr. Marston
Bonny, Avcotrae
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