Left To Write by Lou Gardner on Iowa politics and finances
The column reviews state fiscal policy and political figures in Iowa. It cites Thad Snell of Ida Grove, critiques Governor George A. Wilson’s defense plans, contrasts with Senator Herring, and outlines state debt, budget balancing, and potential tax relief while urging careful use of state funds.
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Republican State Central Committee
Iowa Party
Thad Snell
Ida Grove
Snell
Iowa
George A. Wilson
Washington
Senator Herring
Herring
George Wilson
Herring-Krascher
Wilson
Iown
Ite
Corydon
Missouri
Spider Fred Porter
Treasury
Regimentation fears in business and cancer drive
A column warns that business lines may be tightened and regulated, recalling WWI era controls under McAdoo. It cites cancer awareness efforts led by C. C. Little, noting improved breast cancer cure rates from 37 to about 50 percent as earlier detection shortened delay to surgery. It urges early action at first signs of cancer.
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Monticello
C. C. Little
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Britain
Society
New York
Little
We Are In The War Now Says Vic Lovejoy
Editorial echoes Vic Lovejoy of the Jefferson Bee arguing the nation is already at war and will deepen involvement daily. The piece predicts Roosevelt’s fourth term and honors American families who lose sons in the conflict.
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Vic Lovejoy
Jefferson Bee
Roosevelt
Spring In Town And Country Brings Joyful Mornings
A lively tribute to April in Town and country alike. The piece invites readers to enjoy spring mornings listening to robins and rising sun, noting the calm and uplifting mood that comes with the season.
Perkins as Liability in New Deal Administration
A claim questions Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins as a liability throughout the New Deal period, arguing her impact harms the administration and the nation. The statement presents a strong critical view of her role and influence.
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Sheldon Mail
Perkins
Monte Eye Yearbook Nears Completion With Student Photos
The 1941 Monte Eye annual arrives May 15 featuring group and individual student pictures from 9th to 12th grades. Copies include 56 pages of sports teams Eastern Town Conference football Mid Six basketball track and baseball sections plus informal school shots. Buy now from staff members before supply runs out.
Monti Hi praised for cooperative pupil effort in safety film
Mr. Cowan praised Monti Hi teachers and students for attention to his safety film last Thursday. Normal Training students prep state arithmetic tests for May. The piece highlights dependability in students through activities like banquets and newspaper work with Miss Dwelle’s class shaping the paper.
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Cowan
Monti Hi
Blondie
Mr. Grimes
First Grade Bird Hike and Easter Activities
First grade students enjoyed an Easter party with pennies to buy eggs. They colored and hid eggs after cooking them, then hunted for them. They documented birds and spring signs on a new Signs of Spring chart during a bird hike.
Staff Editor Roles And Rich Local Newsroom Lineup
The notice lists newsroom staff including Don Howie as Staff Editor in Chief and Elizabeth Lee Byerly as Assistant Editor. It names Ruth Anne Hoag and Wally Schneider as sports columnists and Dick West through Betty Otten among reporters. A long roster covers exchange editors proof readers typists and numerous staff members.
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Don Howie Asst
Elizabeth Lee Byerly
Ruthe Anne Hoag
Wally Schneider
Dick West
Chuck Ross
Don Leggett
Becky Grimes
Betty Clark
County Tourney Schedule Posted for Oxford and Marion
The notice lists tournament dates in April for Oxford and Marion. Events run April 22 in Oxford, April 24 in Marion, with a county tourney at Oxford from April 28 to 30.
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Oxford Junction
Marion
Oxford Jet
Spring Brings Strange Thoughts
A collection of student quotes revealing playful summer dreams and hobbies. Names include Monti boys and others like Harold Hogan Langworthy Fay and Jon Leggett. Responses touch on baseball hockey vacation sleep sun and family duties.
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of Monti
Harold Hogan
Union
Jon Leggett
Oxford Junction
Jick Landis
Junior Edwards
Ken Aldrich
Bob Bartlett
Les Collins
Bob Schuetz
Louis Havlichek
Milton Rieken and Jim Bone Highlight Local Sports
The article notes Milton Rieken as a Babe Ruth type on the baseball team and praises Jim Bone for his leadership as captain, injury setback, and continued contributions as first baseman and relief pitcher, urging more fan encouragement to boost team stride.
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Babe Ruth
Milton Rieken
Babe
Jim Bone
Jim
Basserman
Jim Alsi
Renljad
Monti
Track Team Points Alley Ovals and Relays Highlight Season
Track boys show strong early form with many earning letters points. Top scorers include Dick Mardorf 223.5, Nick Clement 114.2, Hay Behrends 31, Jim Howie 13, Wally Schneider 12, and others with single to mid totals. Mile relay Behrends Howie Seehusen Leggett earns 2 points from Juona City indoors. half mile relay Mardorf Schneider Eilers Hein Hey 5 points.
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Hay Behrends
Dick Mardorf
Jim Howie
Wally Schneider
Nick Clement
Howard Zirkelbach
LaVerne Ejslers
Bill Mittley
Marvin Seehusen
Paul Frank
Les Leggett
Lester Monk
Behrends
Howie
Seehusen
Leggett
Juona City
Mardorf
Schneider
Eilers
Hein Hay
Chatterbox Gossip and Schoolyard Nicknames Revealed
The note skims social life at a school with references to Lovers Lane outings after rain. It mentions nicknames like Two-Timer Schneiter Blondie and Little One and records cautious speculation about who escorts whom to class and movies.
Monticello G.A.A. Seniors Attend Dubuque Play Day
Six Monticello G.A.A. girls attended a play day at Dubuque Senior High. Attendees were Dorothy Heyen, Dorothy Allamand, Marguerite Bader, Gertrude Wenger, Deloris Bohlken, Olive Nagel, and Miss Conzett. Heyen helped the team win second prize.
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Monticello
G.A.A
Dubuque
Civics Students Share Theme on What Democracy Means
Government class students completed an assignment on What Democracy Means To Me. One of the better themes is included in this issue.
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Civice
Fumigant Paradichlorobenzene Used in Tobacco Beds
A fumigant Paradichlorobenzene is used to treat blue mold disease in tobacco plant beds.
FFA Banners and Small Town Misadventures Featured
The Vocational Agriculture room receives a new banner with the Monticello Chapter FFA emblem. A local boy, John Veith, found his lost twenty dollars in his trouser cuff after searching for his purse. A five year old fell from a school balcony but sustained no injuries.
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FFA
Vocational Agriculture Room
Monticello
John Veith
Joe Moon
Real Lacana
Chariton
Gypinaslun
Nou
City Records Reveal Arrears and Salaries of Officials
Fragmented text shows a city audit listing salaries for Henson, Taber, Pearson, Putz, Null and others. It mentions claims against a party and is written in a formal filing tone with figures like 0.0.0 and 0.2. It reflects budgetary or payroll notes from municipal records and an inheritance or debt reference.
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Peselu Kent
Henson
Taber
Jarrett
Aati
Pearson
Salare Oo
Putz
Salary
Ee W. Null
Athy Booxecuneider
Ieyanerh
Thempecn
Labor
Tia
Rural School Trial Teaches First Teachers
Arline Balster and Mabel Casper led first year teachers in a rural school room last week. Eleven first graders, six second graders, and six third graders participated. Mabel taught dogs while Arline covered birds. The class visited the hatchery and colored eggs before an egg hunt.
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Arline Balster
Mabel Caspers
Mabel
Arline
Combined Party And Hike By G A A
Twenty G A A girls led by Miss Conzette and Miss Ovelle hiked Tuesday night at seven through Lover's Lane to the old Catholic cemetery. Some wandered among tombstones then returned to the school house for a Home Economics room meeting and lunch.
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Conzette
Safety Commission Talk Promotes Safer Driving
Mr. Cowan from the state safety commission spoke at Monti Hi as a guest and presented a movie How to Become a Champion about sports champions and safety. The talk and film left attendees resolved to become better and safer drivers.
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Monti Hi
Mr. Cowan
State Safety Commission
Cowan
Miss James Chooses Cast for Senior Play
Miss James selected the cast for the senior play Abie's Irish Rose on Friday with one part still open. The present cast includes Bob Liddy Abraham Levy Juanita Shover Rose Mary Murphy Chuck Ross Solomon Levy John Messerli Isaac Cohen Mrs Isaac Cohen Jim Howie Patrick Murphy Don Howie and Father Whalen. The stage crew will be chosen soon.
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Abie
Miss James
Bob Liddy
Abraham Levy
Juanita Shover
Rose Mary Murphy
Chuck Ross
Solomon Levy
John Messerli
Isaac Cohen
Gloria Babb
Jim Howie
Patrick Murphy
Don Howie
Father Whalen
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Pr Vitae Electric
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Childress Motor
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M. Jarrett's Sons
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Jones County
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Kruse Auto
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National Refining
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Alva Zimmerman
Ross Baty
Board of Supervisory
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Civic Directory
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Earl H. de Shaw
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D. C. Chiropractic Health Service
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Prem Bureau Ofritis van GR. Grafft
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Low Conservation County
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Tunton, Jr
Huganford
Tata
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A. M. Maurice Dds
Lovell
Frank E. Patterson
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Frederick Schwab
M.D
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Life and Fire Insurance
J. G. Schoon
Monticello, Iowa
George Albery Monticello
L. J. Swift
W. E. Tuetken
Monticello Express
Jonen County
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Lorengen
Stanton
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Luntoy Gd
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