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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
1
An Iowa State College economist suggests a farming partnership between father and son or son-in-law to help returning veterans start farming. High capital needs and a reluctance by the father to step away are key obstacles, but a formal partnership can allow succession while managing debt and continuity on the family farm.
A joint venture between a returning veteran and an older farmer is proposed to form a two family farm partnership. Benefits include mutual learning, business stability, and eased workload with two living quarters. The article suggests naming the venture Jones & Jones, rather than Jones & Son.
Christmas 1944 is celebrated by Christians worldwide on December 25 with reverence for Christ. Families gather while many service members are away, reading letters from loved ones, hopeful that 1945 will bring them home for Christmas.
The article traces ancient and modern Christmas customs from Rome Greece and Norway to Poland and the United States. It contrasts festive feasts with sacred meaning and urges keeping Christ time as a renewal of eternal life while honoring those abroad serving.
Eighth grade students submit two poems for the school's annual Christmas issue. The pieces explore nativity scenes and holiday themes with simple rhymes and festive imagery.
A local Christmas observance story is compiled by Margaret Zimmerman from themes written by members of the sophomore English class. The piece reflects gratitude for blessings a home and nation and prays for eternal peace.
The article describes a school Christmas tree setup with Ronald Paulsen donating the tree, FFA boys building the stand, Normal Training girls decorating it with tinsel and electric lights donated by students. It links the tradition to Bethlehem legend and the spirit of giving.
A community program features student and parishioner performers including Billy Meyer Deeil Boner Arva Orville Peter Neman Ruth Ann Meyer Rose Louise Maire Sally Hoffman Darlene Paulsen Virginia Lik Mary Ellen Steiner Patsy Ambuehl Christa Kay Mast Susanna Hasler Jerry Hoffman Peter Hasler Bernard Buel Edna Like Helen Yossi Mary Like Margaret Schneiter Barbara Hoffman Mary Elizabeth Messerli Arlene Marlene Egger Tommy Rhatigan and more. Offertory and a rendition of The Christmas Story in Scripture and Song directed by Herald Rev A Mast with Mary Wilma Behrends Joseph James Steiner Wise Men Keith Paulsen John Schneiter Gilbert Paulsen Shepherds Harry Baumann John Behrends Jackie Hoffind Bobby Arduser Bobby Lang Raymond Bader. The program closes with gifts to be presented and songs by the Sunday school with Pianist Colleen Maire.
Christmas Eve service at Wayne Zion Lutheran features the Angels Of Peace processional led by organist Johanna Kehren. The program includes a series of readings and carols by Sunday school and primary classes, with performances by Clara Kehren Winifred Poppe Rex Rickels and teachers Evalena Harms Celena Alferts Phyllis Bunting Phyllis Ann Lurken Renalda Melchers Dale Atwood Paul Hinrichs and others.
The page lists primary and junior class participants in a Christmas program with songs such as Come With Carols Leave It To The Girls A Christmas Lullaby In Bethlehem The Light of the Star and Don't You Know It notes teachers names and student groups for each item and marks the program continuation on page 7.
Monti's Tumblers provide half time entertainment at the last two basketball games. The show features a list of participants including Jerry Naylor Lloyd Messerli Don Hackbarth Harold Eby Marvin Jacobs Dayton Yousse Bobby Rickels Bob Gesse Bob Guyan Elmer Krokaw John Lubben Bob Suett Carl Behrends Paul Schneider Art Jurgensen and Milred Claua.
A Christmas musicale will be presented tonight in the high school Auditorium at 8:00 replacing the regular P T A meeting. The program features band and vocal groups with participation from lower grades and includes several solo parts by high school students. The story follows four soldiers far from home recalling past Christmas memories.
A Monti High feature lists colorful year end gifts for teachers and students. Ione Smith gets a red convertible while Claire and Delphia gain personal upgrades. private lines and identification bracelets appear for several. Santa’s list includes cars, study aids, pets, and a paint job for Gray Mist taxi.
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