Build Cooperation Urged Against OPA Extended Price Controls
Washington moves to extend the OPA for at least a year beyond June 1946. Propaganda targets veterans farmers and children, with radio and films pushing price controls. Critics say continued controls burden small businesses and hinder production and employment, citing stalled Monticello merchant due to missing official prices.
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Washington
CPA
OPA
Truman
Congress
America
Monticello
Hysteria Isn’t Building Houses Editorial Reprinted
A Practical Builder editorial argues housing shortages stem from material, labor, and equipment gaps rather than lack of will. It criticizes wartime reconversion delays and urges focusing on production, cooperation with the building industry, and truthful public guidance to rehouse America efficiently.
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the Practical Builder
Europe
America
Humorous Angle on Rath Packing Strike Draws Ire
Bremer County Independent notes farmers in Black Hawk County lose income from hogs not going to Rath Packing due to a strike. The paper highlights relief funds used to aid striking Rath workers, arguing taxes fall on both sides and increase costs for business and farmers.
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Packing Company
Black Hawk County
Rath Packing Company
Rath Company
Rat
Bremer County
Permanent Auto Plates to Roll Out in Wisconsin by 1946
Wisconsin enacts a law for permanent passenger car plates with 12 monthly registration periods starting January 1 1946 to end annual renewal rush. Estimated annual administration savings cited at 250000 dollars.
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Wisconsin
Moline
Illinois
John Deere
Reinbeck Courier
Readings Revisit Fairy Tales From Grimm and Andersen
The Book of the Month Club notes rising demand for illustrated editions of Grimm and Andersen fairy tales as member dividends. The piece recalls Cinderella patterns, origins of the Grimm tales in folk history, and Andersen’s Ugly Duckling as the author’s breakthrough despite early failed ambitions.
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Prince
Brothers Grimm
Wilhelm
Jacob Grimm
Theodor Benfey
India
Russia’s Car Shipments Look To Enter U S Markets
The Knoxville Express notes hope that Russia already builds cars and urges continued encouragement to bring the first shipload to this country, suggesting more new cars may arrive.
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Russia
Knoxville Express
Former Hopkinton Resident Dies At Home In Nebraska
Robert R. Smith former Hopkinton resident died at his Wayne Nebraska home on Sunday February 17 He was born May 27 1859 son of Silas and Margaret Wilson Smith and lived in Delaware county before moving to Nebraska He married Etta Morrison later Maud Joseph and leaves seven children plus grandchildren Funeral services were held in Wayne Nebraska with burial in Greenwood cemetery Attending from Hopkinton were Raymond P and T Lyle Joseph Mrs P E Keith and Mrs Clarence Pettson
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Nebraska State Normal School
O. B. Pruett
P. Pearson
Greenwood Cemetery
Raymond P
T. Lyle Joseph
Hopkinton
P. E. Keith
Clarence Pettson
Delhi
F. B. Tibbitts
Morning Sun
Thomas Todd
Tibbitts
Don P. Hawkins
Fayette
Mary Ann Jasper
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Frank Jasper
Mary Senash
Wooster
Mass
J. W. Downa
Carol Burns
Betty Jones
Cedar Rapids
Edna Burns
Ed Jones
B. M. Humphrey
Elmer Jensen
Toronto
Lettie Martin
Pvt
Vernon Wilson
Real Estate Transfers in Monticello Iowa Land Parcels Notices
Transactions include Asa P Lambert with Sophia to Marie W Ross and Leslie Reade for Lot 32 Original plat Monticello and a triangular strip near Division Street excepting east 60 feet deeded to Cedar Rapids Oil Co. Other transfers: E M Russell administrator to Orville Russell 1350. Clifford Miller referee to Jennie Miller. E H Huibregtse and Gladys to Wade E and Jane A Long. Lot 283 Railroad Addition Monticello.
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Sophia
Marie W. Ross
Leslie Reade
Monticello
Division Street
Iowa
John Clark
Turck
Cedar Rapids Oil Company
E. M. Russell
Admr
George W. Russell
Orville Russell
Clifford Miller
Jennie Miller
Wurzbacher
Morley
E. H. Huibregtse
Gladys
Wade E
Jane A. Long
Plan Replacing The Rugs In Your Home
Iowa State College home economists urge careful planning before buying rugs this spring noting market tightness and variable quality. They advise testing rug backing for firmness, favor wool and Axminster varieties, and compare ridges per inch to gauge wear.
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Iowa State College
Axminster
Rug Weave Types and Quality Across Broad Loom Rugs
The text explains that broad loom weaving yields seamless rugs and that weave type alone does not determine quality. It notes weaves vary in quality across manufacturers and that well known weaves come in high medium and low grades including solid color velvets.
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Ate
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Deeds
Maggie Weeks and Harry Weeks transfer to William Reese with a $1000 deed for Lots 4 and 6 in Smith's addition to Olin Block 9. John Rohwedder and Mary Rohwedder transfer to Ervin H Rohwedder and Alma Rohwedder joint tenants for various sections totaling 167 acres approx. Ervin H Eden and Irene Eden transfer to include North 5 acres of East 10 acres of Lot 2 Sec 82-84-3 Ww. Eliza Schoon and George Schoon transfer to Robert Schoon Royal Black and Loren Black Lots 2 and 3 Block 8 Amber First Add to Blue Cat with life estate reserved for Anna Winter and Lee Winter. Anna Winter and Anna J Winter transfer to Elmer and Amelia Eganhouse joint tenants with $21000 deed for various fractional sections and surrounding parcels totaling 84-1 W 220 acres.
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Maggie Weeks
Harry
William Reese
Smith
Olin
John Rohwedder
Mary
Ervin H
Alma Rohwedder
Ervin H. Eden
Irene E
Eliza A
George H. Schoon
Robert Francis Schoon
Royal William Black
Loren Edwin Black
Blue Cat
Anna Winter
Lee Winter
Anna J
Elmer
Amelia Eganhouse
Elf
History Class Opinion on United Armed Forces
World History students express varied views on uniting the Army and Navy under a single head. Some oppose, citing distinct roles and competition. others support for wartime efficiency, while several favor keeping separate leadership and existing structures.
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Ray Null
Army
Navy
Donna Aitchison
Marvin Jacobs
United States
Audrey Egger
Bob
Lucretia Fairbanks
Mildred Rieniers
Bernice Schmidt
Berkeley Holmes
Vera Null
Jean Hein
Juniors Plan Spring Fete for Banquet
The Junior class selects committees for the annual Junior-Senior banquet to be held in the Community building. Food includes Kathryn Bender and others under Miss Nicoll. Decorations led by Marjorie Thomas with Mrs Bone. Program chaired by Mr Eells. Invitations chaired by Mr Eells with Naomi Hanken and others. The juniors aim for a memorable event.
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Miss Nicoll
Kathryn Bender
Fern Decker
Dwaine Plueger
Don Bohlken
Mrs. Bone
Marjorie Thomas
Mary Lou Adams
Ray Rieniers
Dorothea Diers
David Hamilton
Senior Sketches at Monti High Highlight Band and Clubs
The Monti High senior class includes Theona Aldrich known as Tony who plays bass clarinet in the band and joins M Club and Red Peppers while also acting in the junior play cast. DeLoris Dirks joined glee club and mixed chorus and works as a nurse's aide. Lulu Mary Lou Allamand participates in glee club with interests in reading skating dancing and food. Elinor and Lucille Bartels have four years at Monti and play piano while LaVern Schoon, four years in senior class, was in FFA as secretary and plans to help in the family implement business after graduation.
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Theona Aldrich
DeLoris
Mary Lou Allamand
Lulu
Girls’ Glee Club
Bartels
Elinor
Lucille
Monti High
LaVern Schoon
F.F.A
LaVern
Gremlin Gab and Schoolroom Riddles in Rye
A quirky school miscellany features jokes and misprints from GREMLIN’ GAB. It quips about a pitched battle misinterpreted as pitch forks, a chemistry mix up H2SO4, verb conjugation fun, and a ninth grader borrowing a February 31 due date. It references Rye, tournament games, and staff humor.
Morning Seehusen And Rhatigan Are New Patrol Members
Three new boys Gene Seehusen Stanley Morning and Bob Rhatigan join Monti High Safety Patrol Gene and Bob handle morning traffic while Stanley takes Leo Zimmerman’s noon post School plans to buy raincoats and hats for bad weather patrol use Students praise cooperative behavior following traffic rules Future Teachers held a popcorn sale Tuesday after school to raise money for a party for last year’s members
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Gene Seehusen
Stanley Morning
Bob Rhatigan
Monti High
Gene
Bob
Stanley
Leo Zimmerman
Future Teachers Organization
Popular Operetta Scores Success in High School
Last Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium the vocal department presented the operetta HMS Pinafore directed by Miss Miriam Hansen. The cast included Bob Messerli as the Captain and Irma Schoon as Josephine with Gene Kuehl as Sir Joseph and Hebe played by Helen J. Gerdes. The finale unites Ralph Rackstraw and Josephine and features multiple betrothals.
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Miriam Hansen
Bob Messerli
Irma Schoon
Josephine
Admiralty
Sir Joseph
Gene Kueh
Helen J. Gerdes
Hebe
Buttercup
Hansen
Bess Greenley
John Shover
Iane Smith
Esther Nicoll
Monti High Council Encourages Sacred Heart Girls Team
Monti High School student council devoted part of Thursday to drafting an encouraging letter for the Sacred Heart girls team ahead of the district tournament. Carol Caspers was tasked with curtains for the lunch room while council members decorated the gym with pennants and crepe bows for the boys sectional tournament.
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Monti High
Sacred Heart
Eagles
Carol Caspers
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