Kaiser Urges Industry to Build Postwar World
Henry Kaiser addressed 4,000 leaders in New York urging business to plan now for postwar products and services. He called for 9,000,000 housing units, a unified highway system, wide medical care, land transportation upgrades, and a huge pent-up demand for automobiles, financed by war bonds. He warned against surrender to social politicians and urged American industrial leadership to create opportunity for work and prosperity abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kaiser
New York
America
Kaiser
Paper Shortage Tops Newsroom Dilemma
A historical notice discusses a ten percent newsprint cut amid government rationing and questions why a shortage exists despite Canada's underutilized mills. It notes proposed savings tactics and the impracticality of simply reducing page size.
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Sam
Canada
Queen of the Flat-Tops and Other War Books
Stanley Johnson recounts the U S S Lexington's battle and abandonment with crew at work while the ship burned and a captain hesitates. Johnson, Tribune correspondent aboard, earned praise for rescuing sixty wounded amid smoke and fires.
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Stanley Johnson
Coral Sea
Chicago Tribune
Until Victory Over Duration Phrase Gains Steam
Collective editorials across Minnesota papers urge replacing WW II phrase For the Duration with Until Victory. Commentary from Albert Lea through Fairmont condemns wasteful printing and backs advance payments to sustain papers during the war and after.
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Albert Lea Tribune
LAST OF THE BONDS AND NEW DEAL CRITICISM
Opinion column notes the final bond payments for soldiers bonuses were made on December 1 totaling 1.1 million while 1.138 million remained unpaid due to unpresented or destroyed bonds. It recalls 1922 voter approval for a 22 million bonus and praises sound financing. It warns of constitutional evasion in senate treaty moves aiding Panama and cites Churchill's peace-aim remarks omitted from U.S. coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. G. Bagley
Senate
Republic of Panama
Panama
Republic
Winston Churchill
Midwest
Big
Pangburn sells Center Junction farm after 52 years
W S Pangburn sold 140 acres 1 miles west of Center Junction to William Bohlken for 116 per acre after 52 years of farming. The farm changed hands last week with a modern house and excellent buildings. Cattle, hogs and crop prices from the stock sale were strong. corn and hay prices noted as well as machinery values. Local notices include blackouts, church activities, an engagement, and high school sports results.
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Center Junction
W. S. Pangburn
Here
William Bohlken
Prangburn
Alan Serbousek
Ruth Ann
Davenport
Pfe
Ernie M. Blohm
Fort Knox
Fred Blohm
Monticello
Martello
Martelle
Robertson
Paulsen
Husman
Schone
Oitman
Onslow
Thompson
Arizona
Richard S., Thompson
G. Thompson
Gardner Field
Taft
Calif
Williamson Field
Chandler
Ariz
Merle Pangburn
Des Moines
Howard Mead
James Mead
Howard
Halabird Ord. Motor Base
Baltimore
George Wessels
E. H. Smith
Naylor
Will Leech
Frank Himebaugh
Atlanta
Earl DeShaw
Peter Prahm
N. C. Holst
Olin
Harry Levsen
Town City
Time Flies Through 10 20 24 Years Ago in Monticello
Readable excerpts recall events from December through early 1920s in Monticello and surrounding towns. Weddings, births, and anniversaries mark personal milestones. Local clubs, lights, Santa visits, and farm bureau notes frame a period of civic life and community memory.
Miss Lois Smith Enlists in WAVES Training
Former Monti Hi typing and shorthand instructor Miss Lois Smith has enlisted in the WAVES. She will depart December 17 for induction and go to Smith College for officers training starting December 25 or February. Enlistees enter as apprentice seamen with rank of ensign or junior-grade lieutenant after graduation. WAVES are a division of the Navy with full pay and privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Smith
Monti Hi
WAVES
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Miss Smith
WAACS
Navy
High Point Gymnastics Honors Rule Class Standings
Coach Huebner announced the top gymnasts by points across grades. In 7th and 8th, Bob Gesse led with 110 and Raymond Null with 103. 9th grade was led by Arthur Bohlken with 86 and Frank Fitzsimmons with 73. 10th grade top scorers were Clark Shannon with 153 and Jerry Naylor with 139. 11th and 12th grade averages were lower, led by Ray Nagel, Dean Claus, and LaVerne Nagel.
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Huebner
Bob Gesse
Raymond Null
Arthur Bohlken
Frank Fitzsimmons
Clark Shannon
Jerry Naylor
Pauline Tobieson Earns Top Rank On Honor Roll
Through an oversight Pauline Tobieson was omitted from the honor roll in the last issue. She tied with Delphia Balster for the highest six weeks average at 96.26, making Pauline the top ranking member of the junior class.
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Pauline Tobieson
Pauline
Delphia Balster
Alumni Soldiers Write Home Tell Of Experiences
Letters from Private Paul Warner of the marines describes knife warfare training and a Hollywood leave where he met Bette Davis and other stars. Private William Fitzsimmons reports rifle range work at Camp Blanding and a 213 score. Private Paul Frank at Buckley Field studies machine parts and hopes for a furlough soon.
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Paul Warner
Paul
Hollywood Canteen
Bette Davis
Dick Powell
Joan Blondell
Wallace Beery
Ginger Rogers
Paul L. Warner
Camp Pendleton
Oceanside
Calif
William Fitzsimmons
Camp Blanding
Florida
William
Paul Frank
76Th
T.S.S
Buckley Field
Colorado
Fifth Graders Demonstrate First Aid and Christmas Crafts
The article notes two new first grade pupils, Rosalyn and Raymond Adamson, learning book titles and care, making room decorations. Nine second graders earned perfect spelling over six weeks, and seniors plan to repair old toys for orphans. Fourth and third graders create Christmas cards with original verses while Nancy Grimes and others teach first aid and bandaging techniques.
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Rosalyn
Raymond Adamson
Anar Fagan
Alice Jones
Arlene Marugg
Jane Ann Rickels
Noel Henderson
John Hofer
Douglas , Huebner
Jack Schmidt
Philip
Vesey
Nancy Grimes
Lillian Byerly
Joan Ireland
Monticello Students Wish For a White Christmas
Monticello High School pupils share holiday wishes after a white Thanksgiving and the second front. Lillian Freese asks for a zoology book, Jane Ann Patterson wants fewer physics tests, Helen Weler seeks more brains with Latin studies.
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Montici
Lillian Freese
Jane Ann Patterson
Helen Weler
Vocal Department Adopts Point System for Letters
The vocal department announces a point system for school letters. Chorus council completed the plan granting eligibility at 50 points. Points earned through glee club and mixed chorus participation small group work solo performances and contest winnings.
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Chorus
Glee Clubs
Polo Grounds Location in New York City
A note states the Polo Grounds are located in New York City. It mentions the famed ballpark as a city landmark and references its urban setting within Manhattan.
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New York City
Motion Pictures Aid Monticello School Studies
A modern motion picture projector was bought for Monticello schools to provide educational films in general classroom work. The equipment supports classroom and auditorium use with many subject films. Visual explanations will make schoolwork clearer and more engaging across grade levels.
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Monticello
Co Captains Chosen For 1943 Football Team
The 1943 football squad will be led by co captains Arthur Gesie and Donald Siebels. Lettermen met December 4 to pick a captain for the coming season, ending in a tie. Don Siebels is line captain and Art Gesie captain of the back field.
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Arthur Gesie
Donald Siebels
Don
Art
Monti Eye Meeting Organizes Departments for Staff
At the annual Monti Eye meeting on Monday November 30 the Monti Eye Annual was organized and staff assignments were made. The staff includes Becky Grimes editor Albert McNeill Ruth Hoffman Betty Clark Elizabeth Byerly Melvin Hein Sam Reyner Gail Huibregtse Jim Matthiessen Abigail Banghart Bob Balater Betty Jo Guyan Jan Grimes Ruth Ann Zirkelbach Jane Stuhler.
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Monti Eye
Becky Grimes
Albert McNeill
Ruth Hoffman
Betty Clark
Elizabeth Byerly
Melvin Hein
Sam Reyner
Gail Huibregtse
Jim Matthiessen
Abigail Banghart
Bob Balater
Betty Jo Guyan
Jan Grimes
Ruth Ann Zirkelbach
Jane Stuhler
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Monticello, Iowa
IMA
Iowa
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
Senahin
R. McKown
Lexington
Johnson
Solomon Islands
Caroline Mytinger
Miss Mytinger
South Seas
Stephen Longstreet
Yellow Stone
Missouri
Sitting Bull
Longstreet
Macdonald
Goone News-Republican
Hitlers
Mussolinis
Hughites
Lavals
Mason City
Sibley Gazette-Tribune
Downing, Wall
LaSalle Streets
Fairmont
Minn
Sentinel
Lou Gardner
Center Junction Farm
H. E. Stingley
Prahm
F. G. Tyrrell
Heart Mountain Relocation Center
Cody
Wye
Presbyterian Church
Les Balster
Mark Risinger
Dorothy Thompson
Patsy Seehusen
Roberta Johnson
Dick Cox
Charles Seehusen
Vera Mae Johnson
Wayne Wacker
Beverly Mead
Glen Heideman
Helen Wacker
Presbyterian Service Guild
L. F. Hauss
Linfred Joseph
Monticello Express
Margaret Felton
Felix Felton
Cascade
Alphonse Demmer
Mary Demmer
John Felton
Lidwina Demmer
Janis Grimes
Shirley Jean Skelley
Betty Rae Morning
Elaine Havlichek
Anne Marie Skelley
Red Cross
J. E. Heiserman
Santa Claus
Carl Smith
Cedar Rapids
Jones County
County Farm Bureau
Lloyd Hudson
August B. Jacobs
Henry
John
Wayne Township
C. L
Edgewood
L. A. Oltman
Scotch Grove
George Billings
Asa Phelps
Wyoming High School
Ray Smith
Stott
Yeoman
Matthiessen
Burris
Seedorf
Smith
Maurice
Starks
Clark
Rickless
van Buren
Che
Hodgson
Shomont Kennels
A. H. Koop
Monticello Poultry and Protective Association
Kinsella Hall
Theodore S. Lazell
Rock Island
Ruth Wilson
Stanwood
James Wilson
William G. Petrie
Sand Spring
San Diego
C. M. St. P. and P
James Rhatigan
John Pashek
Oxford Junction
Anamosa
Merle Deischer
Howard Deischer
Cornell College
George A. Hauck
Sacred Heart Church
Milwaukee
Wis
Haye Schoon Dee
Mildred Jean
A. C. Rice
Rice
Iowa Telephone Company
Paul Paulsen
George A. Fisher
Fred W. Oltmanns
Hannah E. Gerdes
Grant Eilers
Anna Gerdes
Will Poppe
Langworthy
Wilhelmina Schafer
C. A. Moneypenny
Morley
Anna Billman
A. G. Gerdes
Alvina Schlimmer
Arend Balster
Minnie Hedden
Edgar Beach
Byron
Elsa Strawman
John Wenger
John Miller
Alva Taylor
Jacob Bader
Guy Summers
Arthur Himebaugh
Willie Carson
Ray Sanford
Burgess Terwilliger
Great Lakes Training Station
Harriet Hall
Eastern Star Lodge
A. J. H. McNeill
C. J. Northrop
G. L. Lovell
Kate Stuhler
Ruth Young
C. C. Marshall
R. T. Jenney
Monticello Country Club
Monticello Improvement Club
Fred Kay
W. A. Beery
G. P. Rockstad
Vise
Louis Hoag
A. J. Stuhler
Philomonte
Monticello High School
Chappie
Max Schrader
LaVerne Schoon
Dick Sutherland
Dave Walker
Lloyd Measerli
Dick Patterson
Art Gesse
Gesie
Siebels
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