Bob Blue Seen as Strong Iowa Governing Hope
A political endorsement favors Robert D. Blue for Republican governor of Iowa. Blue’s prior roles as lieutenant governor, floor leader, and speaker of the House are cited as proving a capable administrative background. The piece argues Blue would mirror Hickenlooper’s term and urges readers to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Blue
Iowa
Blue
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Bob Blue
House of Representatives
House
Hawkeye
Clark
Kraschel
Hickenlooper
Lenten Season Promotes Attendance At Local Churches
Yesterday Ash Wednesday activities drew Catholics and townspeople to services in the parish church and a community building. The piece urges continued church involvement and suggests donating to war bonds via church outlets to support upkeep. It argues churches anchor towns and stress financial support to avoid shortage and embarrassment.
Dragonwyck and other books in current notices
Seaver R. McKown notes Anya Seton’s Dragonwyck inspired by Hudson River trips with themes of a haunted manor and feudal rule. Zofia Kossak’s Blessed Are The Meek is chosen by Book of the Month Club. Jesse Stuart reports Greenup Kentucky residents, including elders, are reading Taps For Private Tussie, a tale about his hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anya Seton
Hudson River Valley
Dragonwyck
Nicholas van Ryn
Joanna
Miranda
Edgar Allan Poe
Herman Melville
Zofia Kossak
Roy Publishers
Poland
United States
Jesse Stuart
Greenup
Kentucky
Jesse
Collective fear and humor mix in wartime editorials
A mosaic of editorials mocks political plans and war preparedness. Articles reference Patton not seeking the presidency, criticism of centralized government, tax defiance, and predictions about invasion timing alongside playful jabs at public figures and media.
Church Attendance and Giving Bring Personal Blessings
A sermon stresses the church's vital role in individual life from baptism to final honors. It urges regular worship and financial support, promising surprising dividends from faithful attendance and contributions.
Old Doc New Deal and Wartime Politics in Iowa
Opinion column notes concern over postwar government control of small business and regimentation fears. It highlights Iowa ballot efforts for service members, GOP renomination races, inflation debates, and the social disruptions of war to warn of lingering economic and moral effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Doe
White House
War Plants Corporation
Hickenlooper
Assembly
Secretary of State
Iowa
Commission
Congress
Tom Martin
Henry Talle
John Gwynne
Karl LeCompte
Paul Cunningham
Fred Gilchrist
Ben Jensen
Charles Ho
Home Freezer Units and Calcium Carbonate Facts
Nearly 60 000 home freezer units are in use. Oyster shells form a large reserve of pure calcium carbonate. The eye lens fiber of the eye remains active throughout life.
Ration Schedule Details for Food, Fuel and Taxes
The notice outlines ration stamp validity for meats and fats, processed foods, sugar and gas, plus fuel oil periods and tax filing changes. It explains transition to a token plan effective March 21 with blue and red stamps and tokens, and specifies deadlines for A to C coupons, sugar and gasoline limits, and income tax filing reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Middle West
Eight Des Moines Army Air Corps Enlistees Speak
Eight Marion area youths completed mental exams for the Army Air Corps and traveled to Des Moines for physical tests. Interviewees describe mixed feelings about service, bus rests, shows seen including Madame Curie, and plans to finish high school before potential enlistment after turning eighteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Corps
Des Moines
Don Siebels
Art Gesse
Gene Taylor
Ho Hum
John McNeilly
C. J. Matthiessen
Des
Bill Welter
Hiawatha
Marion
Army
FFA Sells Seeds At Monti High As Spring Arrives
One of the first signs of Spring at Monti High is the FFA seed sale. The group continues its usual custom of selling flower and vegetable seeds to all buyers. Patrons from prior years report high satisfaction with the seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Monti Hi
War stamps drive spans Montini schools
The article notes student efforts across Montini and Jones county schools to purchase war stamps and bonds, with totals from Anamosa Hi Olin Hi Martelle Triem and others. It urges a high school campaign to meet a jeep or equipment goal by spring, praising grade school contributions and calling for renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montini
Monti
Martelle
Anamosa Hi
Olin Hi
Jones County
Monti Hi
Triem
Victory Council
Dib
Ybba
McNeill and Heeren Reunited After Army Induction
Two 1948 Monti graduates, McNeill and Heeren, met for the first time since enlisting. Heeren trained at Fort Benning Georgia and McNeill at Camp Blanding Florida. Both were put into A.S.T.P. and sent to Heidelberg College for further training, where they unexpectedly crossed paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Monti
Forest Prince Operetta Presented by Local High School
Last Tuesday night in the high School auditorium the vocal department under Mrs. Norman Fettkether presented The Forest Prince operetta. Vaslav played by Gene Kuehl and Tatiana by Jack Naylor star in a tale of Cossack camp and Moscow palace ending with a foretold love. The production featured colorful dances and a festive finale directed by Miss Jeannette Harken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Fettkether
Russia
Vaslav
Gene Kuehl
Gail Huibregtse
Tatiana
Marilee Matthiessen
Jeannette Harken
Junior Red Cross Sends Out Materials
Miss Inn Cruise reports the Junior Red Cross has sent numerous supplies from the manual training department under Crimmings and Walker. Items include 20 watch holders 15 checker boards and checkers 5 flag standards 5 five in five out games 6 fox and geese games 25 hospital lapboards to Camp Maxey Paris Texas and 25 writing boards clips and pencils to Camp Hood Keller Texas. Faculty plans PTA program on linking life with school to be held February 24 at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Inn. Cruise
Red Cross
Manual Training Department
Crimmings
Walker
St. Louis
Scott Field
Belleville
Ilinois
Camp Maxey
Paris
Texas
Camp Hood
Kelleen
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Monticello
Charles A. Doxsee
Monticello, Iowa
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Delaware
Dubuque
Seaver
R. McKown
Knoxville Express
Gen. Patton
Tracr
Reinbeck Courier
Fairmont
Minn
Sentinel
King’s Highway
Knoxville Journal
Republic of Ours
Ackley World-Journal
Waverly Democrat
Algona
Germany
Washington
New York
Lou Gardner
Henry Wallace
WAC
Ankeny
Aea Thig Piandt
Corm
U.S
Doables
Henry Smith CO
Taenen
ATL
CIP
Bureau of Internal Revenue
John J. Jones
Amy Tow
Mich
Mary Jones
Ebete
Arcoco
Seane
Ebecwnens
Seaee
Tateneses -Comae l
Fog
Mers
Boc
Express
Philomonte
Monticello High School
Air Corp
George
Sieh
Tay
Sade
Dewey Gesse
Vanya
Suz
Mary
Sophs
Bill Hintz
John Deere
Bill Corbin
Editorial
Opperetta
Mrs. N. Fettkether
Junior Red Cross
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