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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
2
The Boy Scouts of America marked 38 years last Sunday February 8 as Scout Week activities spread through Jones County Waubeek Area Council Cedar Rapids and Monticello. Merle Jacobson praised for guiding a strong local program that is shaping boys into better citizens.
Monticello faces heavy street maintenance costs with estimates from $10 000 to $15 000 per average job and far more to fix all streets. Officials debate funding options including bonds or tax hikes on property owners amid sewer Connection demands and limited city funds.
The editorial cites Senator Bourke Hick enlooper of Iowa praising clear questions on the Marshall plan funding. It argues Americans seek details on costs, allocation, and credit in goodwill while noting Naples’ indifference to aid and urging Congress and the public to demand accountability.
The Knoxville Express blasts tax collection as a racket and urges employers to promptly remit employee withholdings. It warns penalties for even a one day delay and notes banks must hold deposits if monthly withholdings exceed a hundred dollars.
A reader accuses treasury and other government departments of being unsafe with large funds and labels collectors as potential crooks, reflecting broad public distrust in public financial management.
A Northwood Anchor reader comments on South Dakota taxes mentioning a male taxpayer with a wife taxed at a flat Soo and a dog taxed at $3. The note questions how personal property values and mill rates would apply to such a scheme.
Indignant patrons threaten to move business elsewhere, impacting several Fairmont merchants. Local shoppers voice frustration as some outlets report declines in sales and customer churn amid mounting pressure and tense shopping climate.
The Thornton Enterprise lauds Harold Stassen as a true statesman whose steady, earnest effort signals his capable leadership. The brief tribute emphasizes integrity and public service over controversy.
The Knoxville Express argues that had the agricultural department and federal officials been followed, sugar supplies would still arrive through rationed channels. The editorial implies policy alignment with federal guidance to manage shortages.
A locomotive struck a 1947 automobile near Extra last week at about 12 mph, pushing the car 200 feet. Driver Howard Gregorson, 17, was treated for shock and bruises. three occupants escaped serious injury.
Mrs. Ellen Nessa rushed from her yard when the fire whistle sounded and found the roof of her Story City home ablaze though not the alarm’s source. A second truck responded and saved the house.
Iowa's 1947 safety law era shows October and November accident data with 2,4444 fatalities and 3,473,801 in total damages. County losses topped by Locas Madison Ida Ringgold Taylor with high property damage. 313 demand orders cut 313 licenses. 753 OMVI convictions, 682 moving violations suspensions, 500 license violations.
A University of Iowa study for the Iowa Aeronautics Commission finds 1760 airplanes in 1947, over 1000 privately owned, giving about one plane to 2500 people and nearly 9000 private pilot licenses. The report stresses private flying as Iowa aviation’s foundation and notes farm and business use.
A Jan 29 report by State Treasurer John Grimes and Comptroller Ray Johnson shows Iowa's total cash stood at 100,003,735 dollars as of December 31, 1947. Of this, 65,293,426 dollars remains in the general revenue fund for government operating costs while about 17 million is in specific trust funds and 16.8 million in special funds pledged to particular programs, limiting use for general operations.
County auditor George Specht reports bounties paid on predatory animals over the past year. Payments include 361 adult foxes at 1.50 each totaling 541.50, 48 cub foxes at .75 for 36, 1 wolf 102, 185 gophers at .10 for 218.50, and 86 crows at .10 for 8.60, totaling 814.60.
Swedish born resident Mrs Leander observed her 100th birthday last week in Red Oak. She immigrated in 1881 and spent much of her life on a farm near Ottumwa. In Algona a baby boy had a bean removed from his nose after a mishap at home.
Lowell Underwood reports for Jones County DHIA show 24 herds tested in January with 97 cows in milk and 24 dry. Average production per cow was 717 pounds of milk with 24.6 pounds butterfat. ten high cows include George Slater Olin and Hyland Spring Farm among others. Also notes Elkader Harvey Kuehl awarded $1000 for eye injury in a town incident and a sale of steer at $39.50 per hundred.
On January 26 the National Honor Society welcomed four new members Elfriede Behrens Maldean Dirks Albert Heiken and Raymond Null. Old members Donna Aitchison and Mildred Rieniers spoke on scholarship leadership character and service. The processional and recessional featured the sextet singing Follow the Gleam.
The Monticello Public School will host the Preliminary Speech Contest on February 17 with participants from Olin, Coggan, Marion. Scopes include oratorical, dramatic and humorous declamations, interpretive readings, and one act plays. Four ratings determine advancement to pre district, then district and state. The event is open to the public.
The Montiwapo Camp Fire group sponsored the all high school Valentine dance Saturday night. Couples danced to Ray Stumbaugh and his orchestra with Mrs Maire on piano. Refreshments were served and by ten o'clock attendees were full. At ten thirty couples found their mates and left the floor.
Sophomore homemaking pupils observed preschool children aged four teen months to four years as part of class projects on February 3. Children were split by age for play while 3 o'clock brass watched, then served milk during lunch. Freshman cooks face common mishaps but promising aromas suggest improving skills and future culinary marriages.
The first and second graders enjoyed a Valentine Party with story hour read by Mary Jo Edwards Suellen Shoop and Barbara Norris. They mailed letters at the post office crafted airplane booklets and keep clean charts while across the hall third graders redecorate their room with patriotism and heart border.
In this Monti High cheer section a rallying plea urges students to back the basketball team and cheerleaders. The piece praises effort, urges continued support, and reminds readers the season isn’t over yet.
Jack Hoffman, a freshman class president, is identified as the missing Monti High student. He previously attended Monti High for part of his schooling and finished elementary, then country school for grade and junior high. His interests include mechanics, cars, and girls.
The week’s hot lunch menu lists daily meals with bread or muffins and milk. Monday features Creamed potatoes and weiners with carrot raisin salad. Tuesday offers Rice and cheese with tossed salad. Wednesday serves Bean soup egg lettuce salad peanut butter sandwich with raisin pie. Thursday includes Ham shortcake tomato aspic bread and butter. Friday presents Hamburgers potato salad milk and prune sauce.
The noon G A A season ends with eight games between town and country teams. Highlighters defeat Green Hornets 21 to 13 led by Roma Hoult and Marilyn Tobiason. Wolf Gals beat Lions 8 to 2 as Jean Hein and Barbara Hoffman score for their teams. Upcoming games include Hoosier Ho versus Basket Bombers on February 10 and Devilettessva Gals on February 12.
The Future Homemakers of America held a regular meeting with Dorothy Irma Bohlken Joyce Schneiter and Donna Smith Fass performing parliamentary procedures. A pep sale and craft activity followed, with Christmas postcards featured and plans for knitting in upcoming sessions.
A note explains a staff reshuffle effective for the second semester at Philomont. It mentions shifting duties and clarifies no lasting issue will delay the copy deadline.
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