22 Feb 1945
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
1
The United States marks the birthday of its first president George Washington with reflection on his Farewell Address of September 17, 1796. The nation’s leaders and citizens prize his call for virtue justice and enlightened policy guiding a free and benevolent republic.
Public should honor honorably discharged veterans wearing plastic eagle pins. Home front should recognize service and avoid questioning veterans about military status. A veteran recalls resuming his uniform to dodge questions about enlistment. Let us be kind to the returned veterans.
The piece notes Thurber born in Columbus Ohio in 1894 and recounts early home details. It recalls his rise as a humorist famed for Walter Mitty and The New Yorker years including office tales and wartime popularity among readers and critics.
A compilation of editorials from several papers critiquing wartime policy and social issues. Points include cigarette cessation ease, U S diplomacy, Me First sentiment, Roosevelts, labor laws, Germany after the war, wage theory, war costs in local notices, and conscription extending to industry and finance.
The Iowa House approved three major appropriations totaling over 13 million dollars annually in about ten minutes with no recorded opposition. Bills funded state institutions, education, and the state tax commission, all supported by the general appropriations committee. Other measures include aid to dependent children and mine safety reforms, while the Senate advanced a school code bill and confirmed six gubernatorial appointments.
The Iowa Poll finds only a quarter of Iowans expect the United Nations to live up to the Atlantic charter while a strong majority favor keeping its principles. Respondents assess US stance on Paris charter and Polish government issues amid war progress.
The M Club announces its spring banquet on March 9 with committees named for table and room decorations programs invitations dance and clean up. Committee chairs include Marilee Mattihiessen Dick Sutherland Irma Schoon and LaVern Rickels with members across several participants.
Monti High students rally for war bonds and stamps with morning and noon sales. A chart tracks class purchases as bombs dropping on Tokyo when $250 in bonds is reached, with the ninth grade leading at three bombs and the juniors close behind. The reported total grand tally is $3,567.90.
Eleven members and three absent members attended the second Student Council meeting last week. Members drafted revised constitution and articles with President Sutherland, Vice President York, and other officers present.
A concise tribute tracing George Washington from his Virginia roots and surveying beginnings to his rise as commander of the Continental Army. It covers his early leadership, Valley Forge hardships, Yorktown victory, two-term presidency, farewell warning on foreign entanglements, and his 1799 death.
The Monti Panthers received a rousing sendoff last Tuesday with a gym pep assembly at 11 45 am. The band performed while the student body cheered led by the cheerleaders. Berkeley Holmes portrayed Hitler and spoke in German about the game. Edna Kray, formerly of Anamosa High, gave a pep talk before the closing rendition of Monti High.
The Rainbow group hosted an all high school Valentine party last Friday February 16 from 8 80 to 11 80 at Montis Jive Band provided music. Chocolate milk and donuts were served.
Philomonte staff directory lists editors Betty Jo Guyan Marilee Matthiessen and Margaret Zimmerman Condit, reporters Donna Aitchison Kathryn Bender Lois Guyan Donna Lea Heiken Donna McCurdy Leola Nachtrieb Irene Peterson Susan Stuhler Jo Ann Schneider Marjorie Thomas Elizabeth Wilson Louise York, and typists Audrey Podhaski Sally Otten Dot Read.
February 23 features a basketball event with Marion. March 1 to 3 mark a regional tournement in Mibanene for male sections. April 11 to 13 are scheduled for Spring vacation observances.
The Save the Children Federation National Children’s Clothing Crusade asks for clean wearable used clothing for underprivileged American children and war stricken children overseas. Monti High joins hundreds of schools in a Bundle Day return to school February 22 and the collection runs February 22 to 29 led by the eighth grade.
Miss Tone Smith announces selection of six instrumental groups for an upcoming music contest in April. Groups include Brass Quartet with Charles Kreeb Jerry Naylor Bob Thoeni Dave Walker. Woodwind Quintet with Betty Jo Guyan Margaret Zimmerman Susan Stuhler Jo Ann Schneider Alice Clark. Brass Sextet with Charles Kreeb Gaylen Hagen Lola Tobiason Margaret Zimmerman Dave Walker. Comet Trio with Charles Kreeb Gene Kuehl Bob Thoeni. Flute Trio with Alice Clark Barbara Walker Elfrieda Ortgies. another Ute Quartet with Alice Clark Barbara Walker Elfrieda Ortgies Hildegard Kehren.
First Aid instruction begins for juniors and seniors who have not taken the course. Sessions run five days a week for four weeks at 9 10 and 11 o clock with Mrs DeShaw Dr DeShaw and Mrs EB Hulbregtee guiding the program.
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