Capitol News Letter on Liquor Control After Repeal
In Iowa the repeal of the 18th Amendment left liquor control unsettled. The Iowa House considers stricter measures to isolate beer sales, ban dancing and pinball in beer venues, require bright lighting, and remove window obstructions. Proponents argue current regulations fail to curb tavern access and booze interests overestimated control post repeal.
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Iowa House
Wilson
Senate
The
Conservation Commission
State Highway Commission
State Liquor Control Commission
Fred Hageman
Waverly
Iowa
Bernard E. Manley
Mason City
Liquor Control Commission
Old Songs Appeal As Radio War Rages Over Royalties
The piece argues old songs by Stephen Collins Foster endure on radio as ASCAP fights stations over royalty payments for newer copyrighted tunes. It praises the timeless charm of ballads and urges more classic numbers backed by piano.
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ASCAP
Songwriters’ Union
Stephen Collins Foster
Jeannie
Yesteryear
Sant
Bill to require warning flares on Iowa cars
A proposed Iowa legislature bill would require every car to carry a flare or equivalent for roadside emergencies after dark. It specifies red covered lights near the vehicle for warning, with an exception if the car is more than ten feet from the road edge. trucks already must carry flares.
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Iowa
Norwegians Not Rushing Into Army to Battle the English
The piece notes Norwegian resistance to conscription urged by Vidkun Quisling and reports on Iowa legislature's 49th session focusing on economy and retrenchment. It outlines plans for budget cuts, school district funding, unemployment compensation, and upcoming confirmations for state commissions, plus discussions on poor funds and travel junkets.
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49Th
Iowa General Assembly
Chatterbox Banter Spills Over Cascade Talk
A crowded page of campus chatter mentions Betty C. and Dot H. with new beaus from Manchester and local figures like George Coxsee expanding influence in Cascade. The piece also covers basketball fanfare, class changes, gum lore, and nursery rhyme name pairings among students in a lively, gossiping tone.
Senior Porter Challenges Age in Track Rematch at Brighton
A senior high assembly heard Doctor Porter son of a China missionary discuss Chinese wartime resistance and prophesy their victory. Porter, now sixty, claims he can outpace any competitor his age. The school also presented three plays to various classes last week and another to seniors this week.
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Ek. H. Birmingham
Democratic State Central Committee
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue
Des Moines
Charles D. Huston
Lester Drennan
F.H.A
Oscar Brandt
John P. Berg
Cedar Falls
Senate Appropriations Committee
Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
House
Senate
Iowa City
Doctor Porter
China
Porter
Regional School News From Anamosa Maquoketa
Monte Calendar notes events at Anamosa February 4 and Maquoketa February 7. Kindergarten shifts start times reversing morning and afternoon sessions. First grade marks January birthday for Janet Fluckiger and popcorn balls for Donald MecCristy. Students study Eskimo clay figures and bird diaries. Third graders finish Pinocchio. plan Winnie the Pooh readings and monthly weather maps Feb–May. Fourth graders form five groups presenting daily plays and study milk. Fifth graders build an authentic English colony replica with log cabins and stocks. Sixth graders explore telegraphs and plan a school newspaper biweekly.
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Philip Tuetken
Janet Fluckiger
Donald MecCristy
A. A. Milne
America
Why I Go to High School
A humorous diary style note from a Farragut student reflecting on high school life. The author contrasts studious, teacherly behavior with carefree, gossiping mood. Mentions arithmetic confusion, Shakespeare, promissory notes, basketball heroes, clubs, parties, and the mix of seriousness and mischief that make school life engaging.
Panthers Rally To Beat Manchester In County Play
In a tense county game the Manchester clash tested the team but they pulled through to a hard earned win. West Liberty loss followed as the squad hoped for better performances from Monti and Manchester guardings.
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Manchester
Freshman Girls Bow To Dubuque Team
Monticello freshman basketball, led by Miss Conzett, lost 21 to 16 to Miss Magana’s Dubuque squad in a game in which the Monticello girls struggled with the unfamiliar large gym. The list of players who traveled included Phyllis Schneider Audrey McDonald Georgia Bartlett Dorothy Bartlett Elaine Havliek Becky Grimes Arline Lubben Lois Barrack Lillian Howell Jean Bender and Geraldine Schoon.
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Miss Conzett
Dubuque
Miss Magana
Monti
Monticello
Mr. Shaffer
Miss Peet
Phyllis Schneider
Audrey McDonald
Georgia Bartlett
Dorothy Bartlett
Elaine Havlichek
Becky Grimes
Arline Lubben
Lois Barrack
Lillian Howell
Jean Bender
Geraldine Schoon
Grain Judging Team Wins First Place
The Vocational Azure boys captured first in the grain judging contest at Monti High School on January 17, 1941. This marked the second year Monti High entered the ag fair featuring hay grain and seeds.
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Lin High School
Monti High
Tribute to Our School Janitors by Mary Lou Luett
The piece praises local janitors who prepare school facilities for the new year. It highlights clean halls, good ventilation, reliable heating, and the janitors who work late to lock up after events. It links janitors to the Roman god Janus and lauds Ben and Fred as faithful custodians.
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Janus
Ben and Fred
Mary Lou Luett
Panthers Edge Manchester in Monti High Showdown
The Black Panthers defeated Manchester 33 to 18 on Tuesday January 28 at Monti High with a tied 8 8 halftime score. Liddys, Bone and Bender key plays plus strong Siebels Bader Schrader effort sparked the win. second team also beat Manchester 21 7. Earlier Jan 24 Monti West Liberty game saw West Liberty win 28 27 on a late basket Nichols led West Liberty while Jim Bone and Paul Bender led Monti.
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Monti High
Manchester
Liddy
Bone
Paul Bender
Siebels
Bader
Schrader
Panther
Monti- West Liberty
Nichols
West Liberty
Jim Bone
Monti
Local Girls Suffer First Loss to Buck Creek
Monti girls fell 29 to 19 at home to Buck Creek in a sharp defensive game. Free throw struggles cost Monti chances, as Buck Creek controlled the pace. A rematch is set at Buck Creek on February 28.
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Monti
Buck Creek
Girls' tournament opens with eighth grade teams clash
Two eighth grade girls teams met Monday and Wednesday mornings in a school basketball game. The TRAMs team won 28 to 13 over the opposing squad featuring players including Aliceck Sen and Grit Grimes, Audrey P ki, and Marilee Matthiessen.
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Aliceck Sen Grit Grimes
Audrey P Ki
Marilee Matthiessen
Betty Jo Guyan
Shirley Smelly
Anne Skelley
Ellen Ennile
Soa Ruth Hints
Trams Ager
Shoes Worn 7 Years Show Break After 1916 Purchase
Signs of Wear J. J. Naille of Bowling Green Kentucky, a railroad employee, has decided to replace a pair of shoes bought in 1916 and worn until last year. The shoes are not worn out, but a small break has appeared on one of the uppers.
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J. J. Naille
Bowling Green
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