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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
2
The piece argues parking meters offer a simple revenue source and curb street bottlenecks. Cedar Rapids reports higher than expected income after meters, suggesting small towns like Monticello could adopt the system despite initial unpopularity. It urges progress toward modern parking regulation.
Extension nutritionist Jewel Graham of Iowa State College recommends one dish oven meals for holidays. She cites scalloped potato casserole with sausage, meat pie, gingerbread mix, baked apples, and canned beef or ham options to save time and reduce kitchen attention during last minute shopping.
A cheerful plea urges safety and courtesy during the holiday season. Emphasizing that presence and care matter more than gifts, the piece warns against accidents at home, on the road, or at work and highlights how small acts of thoughtfulness can prevent tragedy and ensure a joyful Christmas morning.
By Other Editors laments wartime policy and federal orders inflating lumber costs while small town yards hoard supply. The piece argues dealers face profiteering and apathy, leaving local yards with empty bins as big dealers dominate the market.
The Sigourney Review questions political claims of a 20 percent income tax cut and broader fiscal boosts. It doubts if all promises can be realized and argues debts should be paid when people earn well, not during economic downturns.
The New Sharon Star asserts the election shows labor voters act independently of PACs, favoring self interest and fairness over strikes. It notes city labor centers reversed expectations, with workers backing legislation aimed at reducing industrial conflict and benefiting many working men.
The Melcher Parent-Teacher Association urges uniting Melcher and Dallas schools to run with one high school, claiming at least 6500 dollars in annual tax savings. The idea, once seen as treason, is hailed as prudent and future-minded in the Melcher Union editorial.
Frances Perkins details her close 35 year view of Franklin D Roosevelt from 1910 to his death, noting his growth from a modest debutant to a transformative leader. The book The Roosevelt I Knew presents a sympathetic portrait of his character and enduring influence.
A Davis County Republican column celebrates babysitters noting the proverb that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world and suggests encouragement for those who care for children.
The piece argues against demanding Italian reparations and warns the United States must at least provide funds to satisfy Russia's demands, framing it as the minimal effort to balance postwar debts and payments.
The piece questions whether business can keep price increases in check after removing controls, reflecting on economic policy and market discipline as controls disappear. It discusses the persistence of inflationary pressures and the outlook for prices without regulatory restraints.
Knoxville Journal notes Lewis’s recent photographs show a man terribly in earnest and questions whether such fervor could unsettle the nation and harm both countries by his actions.
A study notes that certain animals possess a rare ability to retract their eyes into the eye sockets. Researchers observe adaptive nervous control and protective reflexes in species across habitats.
Inquiring reporters asked residents how they spent Thanksgiving vacation revealing a mix of quirky and plain remarks. Mary Lou Adams withheld details Evelyn Meade diverted the topic Fern Decker kept a quiet gaze Mr Marston picked corn at relatives Barbara Lang worked geometry Lucille Clark overate Norma Hintz gained five pounds Velma Brokens Georgia Plueger Martha Hayes sleigh riding Rox Odriebelbis ate and slept Lavonne Fluckiger wished for more Don Skelter hunted and found nothing Carroll Schneider played pool Edna Krav fixed cars.
Bob Messerli president of Student Council announces new lunch room helpers from senior high for noon shifts. Readings and recreation program will be supervised. December dates include Hay Rieniers and Susan Stuhier. January blocks list Don Bohiken Donna McCurdy Bop Lubben Audrey Eggers Margaret Ann Zimmerman Art Jurgensen Betty Hoult Marvin Jacobs.
Milas Nicoll a homemaking instructor from Mechanicville, known for French horn and leadership of the Future Homemakers and Farm Forum. Monti Cram a graduate from the University of Iowa teaches physical education biology and French phrases, sponsors Pep Club and sophomore class, and coaches. he values baseball and jokes about color blindness. Mentions Miss Suzanne Bush representing Cornell College as an instructor of World History Geography and Psychology with music and languages as hobbies.
The Editor-in-Chief Margaret Ann Zimmerman and Associate Editor Donna Beth Aitchison lead a team of reporters and cub reporters including Arlene Kuhns Dorothy Grant Beverly Beeks Marjorie Hoffman Margaret Zilers Beverly Hanken Charlotte Deischer Janice Harms Jean Harms June Lambert. The roster names multiple editors and contributors across roles.
A jumble of lines in a sociology class describes Dorothy, Betty H, Barb, Roy, Dwight, Loren and others. The speaker notes odors, jealousy and a failed ride home while mentioning a physics question about heat loss in freezing water.
A compact calendar lists community events including Independence and Maquoketa gatherings, Farm Forum meetings, a Manchester event, a Faculty Party, a P T A session, and a Farm Forum Banquet with Christmas vacation starting December 20.
The group Them began initiation activities on December 5 with old members marking initiates with red M symbols. In the evening the group held a candlelit service led by president Paul Seehusen. New members were Anna Diers Miriam Young Don Newton Rex Schrader Mil Claus Bob Guyan and Randy Ganfield.
Band director Ray Stumbaugh lists year 46 47 instrumental groups including Cornet Trio Paul Seehusen Leona Smith Don Martin Brass Sextet Paul Seehu sen Leona Smith Margaret Zimm erman Randy Ganfield Anna Diers Dorothea Diers Brass Quartet Leona Smith Margie Paulsen Paul Schneider Laneva Folkers Brass Quintet Evalena Harms Helen Gerdes Karl Behrends Mary Wilcox Kay Bender Trombone Quartet Randy Ganfield Mary Wilcox Betty Hoult Paul Schneider Horn Quartet Karl Behrends Margaret Zimmerman Marjory Hoffman Jean Barnts Saxophone Quartet Marvin Jacobs Fern Decker Susan Stuhler Bob Veitch B flat Clarinet Quartet Donna Aitchison Elizabeth Wilson Audrey Schrader Evelyn Meade Mixed Clarinet Quartet Elizabeth Wilson Lois Guyan Charlotte Deischer Esther Young Woodwind Trio Audrey Schrader Susan Stuhler Barbara Walker Wood wind Quintet Donna Aitchison Susan Stuhler Barbara Walker Margaret Zimmerman Miriam Young Flute Quartet Barbara Walker Doris Zimmerman Clara Kehren Roma Hoult Flute Trio Barbara Walker Doris Zimmerman and Clara Kehren.
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