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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
2
A critic argues that decisions across the State and War Departments are handled like a hot potato with post hoc actions. He cites Air Force and selective service inconsistencies and urges voters to favor officials who prioritize government duties over elections.
A Monticello column discusses local road paving gaps on the Monticello to Manchester road and praise for street repairs. It notes Moe the visitor from Denmark asks about traffic and liquor-book height and weight checks. The piece mentions Schuetz Motors adding a folding door, hopes for a July pool opening, and a folding door at the Conoco station on First Street.
Monticello merchants and service clubs plan aggressive promotion to boost retail trade by at least 30 percent. The Junior Chamber and other groups will roll out plans before long. Emphasis on promoting recreation area, park, homes, business district, and making Monticello a better town for shoppers.
A Cedar Rapids Tribune editorial warns labor groups about the Taft Hartley act as a serious threat to wages and living standards. It cites AFL leader William Green’s warning of potential “mass destruction of unions” and urges vigilance against employer tolerance that could unleash the law’s power.
Five information centers in Jones County operate year round to provide data on cancer prevention and care. Mrs. C. M. Strawman of Anamosa chairs the Jones County division of the American Cancer Society. Monticello office headed by Mrs. Clarence Rhatigan and Mrs. John H. Fraser. Anamosa Farm Bureau office led by Miss Eva Byerly and Mrs. Paul N. Smith. Wyoming Diggs hardware store run by Mrs. Elmer Buckingham and Mrs. C. R. Smith. Oxford Junction Library led by Mrs.
Fred Lasack and Mrs. Tom Hand wardson lead Olin Petersen Furniture, with Mrs. Galen Alexander and Mrs. Clarence Brickley in charge of the proceedings.
A dog nicknamed Pal once seen sleeping on car hoods in Redfield was killed last week when struck by a car. Pal belonged to Seymour Dalen and was an honorary member of the Redfield Fire Department. Separate report notes Mary Jane Innes, 84, of Amity near Reinbeck died after a fall from a back porch.
Seventeen participants joined five new National Honor Society members at a banquet and initiation held April 23 at 6 30 PM in the Masonic Temple faculty dining room. Attendees included sponsors Mrs Ross Miss Bush and old members. new members were Marileigh Clark Shirley McCurdy Bob Spahr Mary Alice Wilcox and Miriam Young.
Monti High begins its second baseball season with four straight losses to Hopkinton Manchester and Onslow. Hitting is the weakness with Dean Willwerth batting .426 as the top performer. lineup changes are planned with Schneider Willwerth and others likely to see action in coming games.
Jones county paid 339 old age assistance pensioners $13 710.40, averaging 40.44 per recipient. Needy blind had 10 cases with an average 64.31. Forty seven needy children cases covered 118 children with an average 78.71 per case or 31 35 per child. Buy from YOUR home town merchants.
The last hour speech class directed by Mr. Henry staged The Dear Departed in the Auditorium Tuesday from 3:30 to 4. Cast included Jeanne Harms as Mrs Slater Harold Shaffer as Mr Slater Pearl Appleby as Victoria Slater Joanne Wright and Eugene Poppe as Mr and Mrs Jordan and Able Merryweather the grandfather played by Eugene Clark.
The Future Homemakers of America held a meeting on April 20 with Marjorie Luett presiding. Members nominated six delegates for the state convention in Des Moines and two for state officers. Nominees include Barbara Lang Joyce Postel Irma Bohlken Mary Wilcox Marjory Luett Norma Hintz Treva Heiken and Joan Wright. A talk on Good Grooming was given and a Netherlands family letter was read.
Henry selects the cast for the senior play Lost Horizon with students Myra Charlotte Delscher Elizabeth Dorothy Reniends Wyland Richard Williamson Rutherford damp bane Gerald Dirks Chang Duane Slauson Conway John Hein Mallinson Bob First Miss Brinklow Phyllis Cox Milred Claus Elizabeth Wilson Helen Donna Aitchison Eugene Oltmann Joyce Slaugon Al Ling Clara Kehren. Assistants to the Director Audrey Egger and Bernice Schmidt named. Hot lunch menu for May 3 7 lists wieners deviled eggs creamed chicken meat balls baked beef and potato hash with milk fruit and desserts.
The article profiles Bob Veitch Betty and Eugene Oltmann, listing band work one act plays GAA Pep Club glee club PANTHER staff and student leadership roles. It notes Bob and Betty as class officers and Eugene as high lama in the senior play and Monti's baseball pitcher. It ends with a tease about future plans.
Monticello FFA members attended the Northeast District contest in Independence on April 17. Robert Spahr earned a silver emblem in public speaking on Home Beautification. others won bronze emblems. Galen Helgens was elected president. officers include George Schneiter vice president Willis Harms secretary Fred Messerli treasurer James Conley reporter and Albert Iben sentinel.
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