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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1948
Page
2
The Madison township farm bureau met in Wyoming to discuss Jones County schools and a new reorganization plan. Parents urged reducing extracurriculars to three events per student to emphasize studies, while noting transportation time and a shift toward centralized high schools as rural schooling evolves.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower in a valedictory briefing warned the nation to pursue peace while staying prepared for war whether accidental or deliberate by others. He warned of militant parties in Western Europe threatening liberty and outlined the importance of a foreign policy to keep Mediterranean routes open for free communications and commerce.
Opinion guidance from Ashland Daily Press editors urging restraint in reporting depravity. Emphasizes covering only bare facts of crimes and avoiding sordid detail to protect readers and community standards.
The Northwood Anchor notes business volume rising to astronomical levels but warns unit sales lag. It says two current sales equal three past sales, as high prices curb purchases. Once pricing throttles demand to supply balance, a crack in the boom may appear.
Sioux Center residents vote down cinema showing prompting closure of the local theatre. The decision leaves Sioux Center families and seniors seeking film offerings in Storm Lake or nearby towns where cinemas remain open.
Katherine Piper notes rising interest in petticoats and hem lengths in Eldora with opinions on how far the style should go. She contrasts the season's looks with women wearing shoes without heels and hems resembling nightgowns.
An editorial from Mount Ayr Record-News argues that while learning never ends, delaying lessons is unwise and unnecessary, urging readers to seize opportunities for growth at any age. The piece emphasizes practical learning over complacency.
Davenport Democrat lauds Nicholas Murray Butler as an educator and statesman in the best sense, praising his career as an exposition of the grander aspects of the American spirit.
A man locked in a box car for eight days shed 50 pounds as an alleged reducing method. The remark suggests the idea could have possibilities as a weight loss approach.
Humboldt Independent argues that lowering costs means increasing production and more work for the same pay. Sac Sun critiques the motto No Free Lunch and notes many nations ignore the idea while dreaming of everything free and America feeding the world.
The Monticello column recalls recent return from St. Louis, visits to David Ranken Jr. School, and upcoming Webendorfer press delivery. It notes storefront upgrades on Main Street, theater lobby work, and a debate on Coxsee kinship. A recruiting poster sighting signals town growth and a story about Iowa basketball tickets showcases local charm.
The Iowa division of safety education warns motorists to guard against carbon monoxide poisoning as winter weather continues. Tests in New England show five in 100 cars emit enough CO to dull driver senses. Dangers arise from exhaust leaks, leaky gaskets, loose pistons, and crankcase venting. Precautions include keeping engines in good condition, opening garage doors, not running idle, tightening exhaust components, avoiding close following, and occasionally opening a window.
Polls show Republican voters seeking guidance as they weigh candidates for the party nomination. Dr George Gallups survey highlights Harold Stassen leading Truman outside the solid South at 44 percent to 42 percent and drawing from independents, a key factor for securing the nomination.
Stassen ahead of Truman by 39 percent to 33 percent in early polling. Pollsters face the task of updating public standings for other Republican candidates against Truman as support shifts weekly.
A child development specialist urges age appropriate party planning. For toddlers keep guests few and avoid disrupting meals or sleep. For school age children involve the child in guest selection invitations decorations and serving refreshments to foster social growth through shared planning and group games.
Mr and Mrs Will Graves of Melvin suffered facial and hand burns when a natural gas stove exploded while lighting a heater in a Jacksonville cabin during a Florida vacation. The blast blew the cabin door off and both were hospitalized with injuries described as serious and less serious.
About 100 Chariton residents work in cake decoration at a plant connected to an Ohio parent facility. Training to expert level takes three to six months.
Thieves planned a big party according to reports and broke into a liquor store in Montgomery County. They took twelve cases of medium priced liquor while leaving the more expensive brands.
The 1948 Panthers yearbook for Monti High is on sale. Students may pay $2.50 or $1.00 down, with sales during mornings 8:45 to 9:00 and noons 12:45 to 1:00. Sophomores lead class participation at 60 percent, Juniors 53 percent, Freshmen 15 percent.
The February meeting reports on January 31 convention in Ames Iowa with 7th and 8th graders organizing a lost and found department in Mr Morf's office. Attendees Miriam Young Elfriede Behrens and Duane Slauson with Mr Morf discuss projects from statewide groups.
The F H A held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday February 17. A letter from the Nursery School in London was read along with the February News Letter. Members reported about $23 from the bake sale and that girls who did not bring food would contribute 75 cents each. Afterward the group hosted a party for the F F A boys with games and refreshments.
Last week the boys’ gym classes started dancing lessons replacing regular activity. They learned the fundamental step and basic dance floor rules under instructor Mr Linn guiding the sessions.
Cedar Falls welcomed 25 GAA girls for a day of basketball and swimming at the college pool. Noon skits, tournaments in skating and ping pong, and a campus tour by physical education majors created a festive, on campus gathering with refreshments and lunch in the commons.
The Inquiring Reporter canvassed Monti Hi students on Friday noon activities since the Hot Lunch program started. Responses favor movies, with some suggesting basketball, dancing, or organized volleyball games between students and teachers.
The week outlines noon hour plans for the gym with a fixed rotation. Monday features 7th and 8th grade girls basketball, Tuesday G A A girls basketball, Wednesday 1st and 2nd graders relays basketball and folk games, Thursday G A A girls basketball again, and Friday a 12 20 p m auditorium movie with 2 cent admission.
The Band Mothers' Club led by Mrs. Harold Wilcox guides the school canteen efforts at games. President Wilcox, VP Mrs. Tom Hamilton, secretary Mrs. Emma Zimmerman, and treasurer Mrs. Arnold Jacobs head the group, which also funds uniforms and chaperones trips. They donated candy, managed refreshments, and ordered five new uniforms for the growing band. A committee led by Mrs. Alva Behrends designs a red satin banner for the marching band.
Vera Null of the class of 1948 excels in music and dramatics with roles in plays and choir while active in pep club and G A A. Lee Warner, nicknamed Chub, also seniors shows athletic and acting history and hints at military service as a plan.
The listed hot lunches run from March 1 to 5. Menu items include potato soup egg and lettuce salad cheese sandwich milk and peach crisp Monday. baked beans jello salad corn bread milk Tuesday. escalloped potatoes and meat let tuce salad bread and butter milk and prune whip Wednesday. sauer kraut and weiners buttered beans bread and butter milk and apple pie Thursday. creamed dried beef on mashed potatoes cabbage salad whole wheat bread and butter milk and chocolate chip oatmeal cookies Friday.
The Monticello Public School hosted the February 17 preliminary speech contest with entrants from Monti High Coggan Marion and Olin. Judges awarded ratings across Interpretive Reading Radio Speaking Declamation and Humorous and Dramatic divisions highlighting strong performances by Onalee Paul Marion Billy Joe Mills Barbara Lang Rosemary Lang and others.
Monti High students enjoyed two comedies last Friday. Salt Water Daffy depicted sailors life in a humorous light while the Stanley Laurel and Oliver Hardy short Helpcats delighted the large school audience.
Monticello Duroe Breeders Association a subsidiary of the Monticello Future Farmers Chapter is formed. Members include John Paulsen Willis Harms Dale Marndorf Robert Spahr Rodney Ricken Tom Macomber Gerald Dirk and George Schneiter. February 12 meeting covered potato sales and a sleighing party with Black Hills trip slides. Basketball followed the business portion in the gymnasium.
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