Teachers deserve higher pay in Iowa districts
Iowa’s schools are praised for outcomes while teachers face low pay and rising costs. The piece argues for a 20 to 25 percent wage increase to retain qualified educators, noting long hours, substantial prep, and the lure of war work elsewhere. It emphasizes supporting teachers who educate the next generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
America
Representative Sharp
Clayton County
Hunt
Cerro Gordo-Hancock-Franklin
Herman Knudson
Mason City
National Labor Draft Proposed to End Strike Menace
A national labor draft is urged as a cure for strikes in America. The piece argues congress should pass such a law to boost morale for soldiers abroad and ensure workers support those fighting for peace, asserting the right to strike should not be the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Congress
Der Fuehrer author Konrad Heiden profiled
This piece profiles Konrad Heiden, early Nazi observer and author of Der Fuehrer, tracing his life from Munich beginnings and Frankfurter Zeitung coverage to exile, Gestapo danger, and eventual move to Paris and America. It notes his role in coining the term Nazi and his wartime writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Konrad Heiden
Germany
Hitler
Europe
Munich
Frankfurter Zeitung
Heiden
Ignatius
Gestapo
Saar
Paris
France
Lisbon
America
Iowa Officials Publish Quarterly State Balance Report
State Treasurer John Grimes and Comptroller Fred Porter issue a quarterly printed report detailing balances in general, trust and federal funds with explanations of classifications. The format increases public access and compares balances by quarters, aiding political and fiscal debates while noting forthcoming revisions and historical June 30 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grimes
Fred Porter
Iowa
Through the Exchanges Scissors: Editorial Snippets
A collage of editorial quips from various papers. Topics include Frank Sinatra and a possible presidential bid, a divorce case involving custody over tires, nerves about debt, skepticism about perpetual motion, and calls for thoughtful civic planning. It closes with Southern Democrats torn between party policies and Republican alignment.
Wartime stance on workers and draft urged
The speaker denounces strikers as disgracing America and aiding the enemy. He urges drastic action to support service members and suggests drafting all laborers who strike, framing labor conflict as a security issue during war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Onslow Service Men Are Home
Several Onslow service members returned home on furloughs and leaves this week. Cpl Orland Keating came back from Fort Jackson on a 15 day furlough after a year in the army. Lt Pauline Wilcox visits relatives before overseas service. Sgt Max Fayram is on furlough from Camp McCain to his parents. S/Sgt Paul Ritenour arrived for a 30 day furlough with his parents. Marines and others noted, with transfers and visits across nearby towns.
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Onslow
Cpl
Orland Keating
Fort Jackson
S. G
Pauline Wilcox
Edwin Wilcox
Wilcox
Max Fayram
Camp McCain
Clair Fayram
Paul Ritenour
W. J. Ritenour
Guadalcanal
John Petersen
Camp Campbell
F. G. Tyrrell
Ralph Orr
California
Ralph Edwards
Monmouth
Isaac Edwards
P. R. Creagan
Rockford, IL
R. E. Greiser
Karl Harrisen
Cedar Rapids
Herman Gutzeit
James Bride
Omaha
Floyd Chatter
James Richards Dies In Cascade
James Richards 70 retirement farmer died at home in West Cascade after a three year illness. Born in England April 9, 1873 he moved to the U.S. as a boy and worked near Fillmore before retiring to Cascade six years ago. He belonged to the Holy Name society and St. Mary’s parish. Survived by his widow Frances. preceded by a brother William and his parents. Funeral from home to St. Mary’s church, burial in Holy Family cemetery at the Monastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
James Richards
West Cascade
Richards
England
Fillmore
Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Parish
Frances
William
St. Mary’s Church
Holy Family
Real Estate Transfers in Iowa Towns
A sequence of property transfers includes Peter Koster to George H Good, and Walter W Wilcox to Ida W Cass with nominal sums. Multiple deeds list transfers in Monticello Oxford Junction and West Cascade, with prices often one dollar and other considerations. Notable: George W Ferguson to Harry G Davidson for a northwest quarter in section 22, township 83, range 8, for 8850 dollars.
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Peter Koster
George H. Good
Monticello
Walter W. Wilcox
Pauline A
Ida W. Cass
North Range
West
George Nowachek
Antonia
Bernard Nowachek
Carter & Flannigan's
Oxford Junction
Mary P. Kerans
C. F. Shimanek
West End
Doris M
Mary P. Ke
Melissa Goodman
Morton
Mary Ann McDermott
Wilson J
R. P. Neiers
Merrill
West Cascade
George W. Ferguson
Harry G. Davidson
Freshman Sophomore Dance Features Rival Fred Astaire Claim
Students share mixed reactions to recent dances in the school gym. Freshmen and sophomores host and guest, with many praising music and pace while some request fewer marches. The upcoming hop is planned as an all high school event.
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Bill C
Dot
George
LaVerne
Jean K
Lester
Corbin
Ramona
Sally
Jack
Gail
Wayne
Ellen
Vivien
Rich F
Tom G
Lorna
Pauline
Jeannie B
Art H
Helen D
Helen S
Jackie
Phyllis S
Elaine H
Cal
Fred Astaire
Ronnie Benson
GREMLIN GAB at the Sophomore Scoop Column Strikes Back
The column humorously captures campus gossip about Audrey Schrader and Boyd Chatterton visiting in a car and other student quirks. It pokes fun at sophomores calling them smart morons, notes locker-locked pairs, and jokes about heat and dating rumors while reflecting the school’s gossip culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Schrader
Boyd Chatterton
Panthers Triumph In Close Tourney Thriller At Anamosa
Monti fans witnessed a thrilling county tournament night as the Panthers edged Martello in a final seconds finish and then edged the Anamosa Raiders 41 40 in a nip and tuck semifinal. Clark Thompson and Hanken led scoring with strong defense from Arisfith Taylor and Fitzsimmons.
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Monti
Anamosa
Panthers
Panther
Martello
Manti
Anamosa Blue Raiders
Raiders
Taylor
Griffith
Clark
Hanken
T'Nough
Thompson
Arisfith
Fitzsimmons
Forest Prince Operetta Cast Rehearsing for February 22
Cast and choruses are rehearsing nightly for The Forest Prince operetta to be staged February 22 at eight in the high school auditorium. The local production presents a 16th century Russia setting with Tatiana and Vaslav amid Cossack and Tartars conflicts. Many named roles and a large ensemble fill the cast and the music uses Tachai Kowshi themes.
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Russia
Tatiana
Dmitri
Mikhail
Vaslav
Marilee Matthiessen
Sonia
Lillian Freese Vaslav
Eeeeee
Gene Kuehl Ivan
John McNeilly
Jane Stuhler Illytch
Grades Set The Pace For War Bond Sales
The elementary grades report strong war bond and stamp sales from September 1943 to February 1944. A total of 43 bonds were purchased and $1087.80 spent on defense stamps across Kindergarten through fourth grade, with each class listed by stamps and bonds.
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Kline
Kline), $44.45, 2 Bonds; Second Grade (Miss Fransenburg
Bender
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Tee
Express
Charles A. Doxsee
Monticello, Iowa
RG Association
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
E. Seaver
R. McKown
Ward Morehouse
George M Cohan
Lou Gardner
Hickenlooper
United States
Robert Blue
Henry Burma
Senate
House
Evans
Hunt and Lundy
Cedar-Jones-Jackson
Schluter
Cedar County
Fuller
Jackson County
Jefferson-Van Buren
al Douds
Douds
Wade
Fairfield
Taylor-Adams
Kirketey
Bedford
R. B. Hawkins
Leon
K. A. Evans
Aine Ning
Manly
Frank Sinatra
Boston Globe
Ohio
Davenport
Springfield
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Ackley World-Journal
Webster City
Knoxville Express
Waterloo
Republican Party
Jessie Hall
Dillon
Virl Stirsky
Sioux Falls
S. D. James Allen
Minneapolis
Will Mackrill
al Hamilton
Jeanette
Maquoketa
Mildred Streeper
Ruth Ann Duncan
Grace Kilberger
Vern Rynerson
South Dakota
P. H
M. P. Paulsen
Paul Lees
Loes
Paul Loes
N. J. Loes
U. S. Army
Infantry
Fort Benning
Lees
Army
411Th Infantry
Dehner-Cool
Dorothy Dehner
John Dehner
H. Robert Cool
Staunton
Corpus Christi
St. Louis
E. J. Blankemeier
Jane Ann Patterson
Lindenwood College
Kenneth Dean
Ill
Mary Ann Cool
McDonald Aircraft Corporation
Sophia Lindamann
Till-Didesch
G. Hemesath
St. Paul's Cemetery
Worthington
Lindamann
John McDonald
al Gehl
Henry Gehl
Henry Collins
Louis Connolly
Leo Francois
William O'Connell
Carl Weber
Mercy Hospital
Snoop
Hops
Mrs. Greenley
Mary M
Freddie McGurgle
Gene Kuehl
Sam
Art
Gesle
Des Moines
Air Corps
Bud Hanken
Frank Fussimmons
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