Ickes Resignation Sparks Political Turmoil Ahead
Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes resigns effective February 15, after accusing President Truman of questioning his veracity. The action stems from Ickes opposition to Indwin W. Pauley’s nomination as under secretary of the Navy and the oil interests’ involvement, threatening Democratic party dynamics and Pauley’s confirmation prospects.
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Harold S. Ickes
Interior
Truman
Ickes
Republican Party
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Indwin W. Pauley
Navy
California
Pauley
Secretary of Interior
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Itkes
United States
Democratic Party
Senate
Farm Bureau Meeting Held
Scotch Grove Farm Bureau members gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hol Meier for a February meeting with about 60 attendees. Speakers included Mrs. Ida Cass on a Wyoming meeting topic Kitchen Remodeling and 4-H updates by Grover Miehe and Paul Borglum with demonstrations by local youths.
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Scotch Grove
Scott County
Gerview
Kenneth Kiburg
Paul Ernest Paulsen
Pavely
Jannan Meier
Me. Jessen
Aucent
Wol. Clark
Ida Cusa
Renason
Kana Ladehol
Kitehen
Janana Meier
Seatch Grove
Sunshine Girls
Margaret Eilers
Miriam Young
Ruth Paulsen
Jianann Meier
Center Junction Gymnasium
Tenme
Ida Cass
Mdwitt Wilcox
Althea Mluckiger
Mes
Ma Mejep
Willian Shepard
Iowa City
Wayne Gifford
Waterloo
Rocky Ridge No 3 Streets and Shifting CEDAR RAPIDS Visit Notes
Streets at Rocky Ridge No 3 are mentioned along with refreshing provisions for festivities. Mrs John Stahlberg Sr visited Cedar Rapids for business on Tuesday while Mr and Mrs W B Henrichs did so on Saturday. The Christian Endeavor meeting is postponed for one week as announced on Sunday.
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Rocky Ridge No. 3
John Stahlberg Sr
Cedar Rapids
W. B. Henrichs
Christian Endeavor
Real Estate Transfers from Anamosa and Monticello
Multiple property transfers listed including Olin Cemetery land from Olin Cemetery Association to Pearl Gardner for $65 and various deeds in Anamosa and Monticello towns. Names include Lawrence J. Conmey, Charles W. Zimmer, L. F. Pealer, Raymond H. Williams, A. C. Adix, Clara, Clara Schatz, Justus Grabbe, Mabel Grabbe, Ada Treland, H. F. LeVsen, Reva White, and Gerald Rohr among others. Parcels reference Shaw’s subdivision Avalon and railroad additions with specific lot and block descriptions and assorted joint tenancy and widow deeds.
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Olin Cemetery Association
Pearl Gardner
Olin
Lawrence J. Conmey
Charles W. Zimmer
Shaw
J. H. Fisher
Anamosa
Davis Street
L. F. Pealer
Ethel
Raymond H
Williams
Washington Street
Wyoming
Summit Street
A.C. Adix
Clara
Fh. A
Grace Schatz
Love
Eliot
Varvel
Monticello
C. M. Soper
Rex C
Elsie N. Spiers
Steve
Scott & Skinner
Cecil R. Farmer
Augusta
Justus
Mabel Grabbe
Iowa
Ada Treland
G. B. Kinser
Strawberry Hill
Anamusa
Towa
Frank Loes
John Hacke
Wilfred A. Loes
Winifred IK
Nelson
Charles
Gerald J. Rohr
Deed
Irma M. Rohr
Helen M. Rohr
Gerald JE. Rohr
Post Office Classifieds and Subscription Details
Published on Thursday and entered as second class mail matter in Monticello Iowa the Monticello Express lists its affiliations with the Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association and Credit Bureau of Circulations. It notes subscription rates of 2.50 per year in four counties and 3060 per year elsewhere.
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Monticello
Iowa
Monticello Express
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Credit Bureau of Circulations
Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc
Chicago
Ilinois
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
Senior Sketches of Monti High Senior Class Members
The article profiles several Monti High seniors including Paul Ladehoff, Dorothy Jacobs, Rose Schilt known as Rosey, Helen Welter, Audrey Oltmann, and Irma Jean Pickett. It notes their activities from ninth grade onward in clubs like FFA Red Peppers M Club Latin Club Glee and roles such as secretary treasurer baton twirler historian committee chair and future plans.
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Paul Ladehoff
F.F.A
Paul
Dorothy Jacobs
Red Peppers
F.T.A
Dorothy
Young People's Group
Rose Schilt
Helen
Audrey Oltmann
Monti High
Audrey
Girls’ Glee Club
Red Cross
M Club President appoints committees for annual banquet
The M Club selects committees for its March 8 banquet at the Community building. Irma Schoon, club president, names entertainment, decoration, food, and invitation teams led by Jo Ann Schneider, Mrs Bone, Fern Decker, and Miss Hetfield respectively, with faculty advisor Miss Ione Smith.
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M” Club
Irma Schoon
Jo Ann Schneider
Colleen Maire
Lois Clark
Bob Thoeni
Miss Ione Smith
Mrs. Bone
Margaret Zimmerman
Kathryn Bender
Betty Eggers
Louise York
Bob Messerli
Jim Seehusen
Raymond Rieniers
Donald Benson
Susan Stuhler
Fern Decker
Theona Aldrich
Marjorie Thomas
Bill Hints
Miss Nicoll
Miss Hetfield
Betty Hoult
Margaret Condit
Betty Bartlett
Sectional Tournament Schedule For Boys Basketball
The Boys Sectional Tournament runs February 26 27 28 and March 1 2 with games staged across regional venues. Team matchups and locations are listed in the official sectional program.
Gremlin Visits for Last Time at School Day
Jimmy wanders through a busy school day visiting multiple classes as Gremlin delays him. He observes physics, English, typing, algebra, literature, eighth grade math, home making, general math, farm mechanics, English, and geography.
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Jimmy
Jim
Mr. Shannon
Miss Hetfield
D. Gremlin
J. G
Gertrude Smith
J. Gremlin
Mr. Walker
Miss Wood
Feb 1989 to 1943 School Highlights Recap
A Philomonte scribe recalls February events from old files. Items include a One Act Play Festival entry Sunset by Slantsky at Anamosa, detention for a selected few, History Yesterday and Today skit by Ruth Reuter and others, tryouts for Fixins, ninth grade girls basketball intramural win, and National Honor Society inductions in 1941 and 1943.
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Philomonte
Slantsky
Anamosa
Monti High
Ruth Reuter
Bob Heyen
Mr. Fuller
Ruth Ann Hoag
Don Howie
Dick Landis
Arlene Balster
National Honor Society
FFA
Elmer Heeren
Rebecca Grimes
Robert Husman
Agnes Bohlken
Bette Rakow
Chester Laible
New Time Clock Added to Local Gymnasium
A large electric time clock installed above the east basket at the local gymnasium uses 172 bulbs to display score quarters and clock. It debuted during the February 8 defeat of West Branch and is viewed as a boon for basketball fans.
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West Branch
Monti High Hosts Jimmy Gremlin’s Farewell
Students recall Jimmy Gremlin at Monti High after six visits across classes. He praised the knowledge gained and the smart peers he met, joking he may never surpass them. The crowd thanks him for attending and bidding him farewell.
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Clover
Jimmy
Monti High
Jimmy Gremlin
Editor Urges Diligence Over Spring Fever
In a study hall reflection the writer notes rising spring energy among students and outlines upcoming events such as the j Club shindig senior banquet and exams. The piece warns that many are getting by with C grades and emphasizes that future success depends on current effort and daily habits.
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C’s
Seniors Plan Graduation Committees and Leaders
Seniors select committees for commencement activities with chairpersons named for motto class flower colors and other roles. Audrey Oltmann, Elaine Behrends, Bill Hintz, Clarice Siebels lead motto duties. Beverly Harms, Helen Mardorf, Ronald Paulsen, Wilma Wright head class flower. Helen Welter, Helen Gerdes, Mary Lou Hein, LaVern Schoon lead colors.
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Audrey Oltmann
Elaine Behrends
Bill Hintz
Clarice Siebels
Beverly Harms
Helen Mardorf
Ronald Paulsen
Wilma Wricht
Helen Welter
Helen Gerdes
Mary Lou Hein
LaVern Schoon
Panel Discusses Can We Preserve Democracy for BPW
A February 14 panel discussion titled Can We Preserve Democracy was presented to the local Business and Professional Women group. Participants included Bill Hintz Audrey Oltmann Carol Casppers and Vivian Engelbart. The event took place at the Meyer home.
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Bill Hintz
Audrey Oltmann
Carol Caspers
Vivian Engelbart
Meyer
Seventh Grade Spelling Team Wins Then Hosts Party
The winning seventh grade spelling team, led by captain Jean Barnts, attended a party last Thursday in the gym after the contest. The losing team, with Donald Martin, entertained the group before games and refreshments were served.
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Jean Barnts
Donald Martin
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