10 Jan 1946
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1946
Page
1
Farmers in Jones County face a price drop as war demand for eggs subsides. The Department of Agriculture may spend up to 2 million dollars to support egg prices and prevent a market collapse. The piece notes the challenge of reconverting production from wartime to peacetime needs and calls for clear policy.
An editorial argues that starvation dulls ambition and strength, citing U S Army data on conscientious objectors consuming 1 800 calories daily. It urges feeding war torn Europe to prevent riots and unrest, noting cheaper peace via food than occupation and urging Congress to fund aid before it’s too late.
A Fairfield Ledger editorial argues against using laws or money alone to create prosperity. It emphasizes that production and productive effort create goods and jobs, not artificial controls. The piece critiques postwar plans to “make jobs” and contends jobs arise when the economy grows and individuals work.
Home management experts advise a well designed sink area as the kitchen’s work hub. A double basined sink with a swinging faucet saves water time and allows efficient washing rinsing and self drying during meal prep and cleanup.
Onslow defeated Center Junction 53 1 on the home floor Friday night. Francis Taylor led Onslow with 18 points while Center Junction's Cecil Perkins scored 1. Girls game saw Center Junction win 35 21 with Hinrichs scoring 19 for the visitors.
Published on Thursday and entered at the Mon ticello post office as second class mail matter. The Monticello Express is a member of the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association with Advertising ties to Chicago agencies.
Jimmy Gremlin visits Mrs Greenleys American Literature class and Miss Wagners seventh grade science class. He hears about Holmes Nautilus the moon and solar system phases then watches Miss Hetfields 10th English dictation drill and the boys glee club.
The Monticello Anamosa High Schools exchange effort featured a varied program with music by a sax quartet including Marvin Jacob Ferr Decker Bob Veitch York and Gene Kuehl who sang. Sociology panel on On Faith In Democracy covered Public Ops in a Democracy Can We Prevent War and Education In a Democracy with Gene Kuehl as MC.
Monticello’s Black Panthers sit 3 2 this season as Seehusen fuels the offense. Remaining schedule includes U High Jan 11, West Liberty Jan 18, Roosevelt Jan 22, Mt. Vernon Jan 25, county tournament Feb 1 2 3, West Branch Feb 8, Anamosa Feb 12, Coggan Feb 16, Marion Feb 25, and the boys sectional Feb 26 28 and March 1 2. The student body energy boosts chances for victory in each game.
The Madison Mirror notes light dazzle at Monti High with bee stings and playful pranks. Students plan to wear dark glasses, while jokes target teachers and classmates. The Red Peppers sponsor a three part yelling contest January 7 to 31 with prizes of one dollar, fifty cents, and recognition.
Students in World History offer views on democracy in school life advocating a student committee, regular meetings with the school board, student involvement in cheerleader selection, a democratic club run by students, and better behavior and unity to improve Monti High.
Iowa City events start Jan 11 with Here on Jan 15 and ends Jan 16 for semester, new term begins Jan 18. Other dates include West Liberty Jan 22 Roosevelt Jan 25 Mt Vernon Jan 30 31 county tournament Feb 8 West Branch Feb 12 Anamosa Here.
A school page recounts a tardy morning wake up and breakfast scramble leading to a punctual arrival. It notes upcoming school events including six basketball games, music group rehearsals, the M Club social season, junior senior banquet, a seniors handbook, and Honor Society elections.
Chaplain Bill Kettlitz recalls February 25 1945 on Iwo Jima witnessing multiple combat deaths. A marine officer comforts a dying companion and others pray together Our Father and the 23rd Psalm as they lay fallen comrades to rest amid the black sands.
A seaplane had to land near the S. C. Anderson farm home outside Humeston Iowa due to mechanical trouble. No injuries are reported and the aircraft touched down safely on a nearby body of water before settling ashore.
In damp weather the door swells and sticks slightly. Locate the spot and rub it with common bar soap. If it still sticks, sand the area with sandpaper.
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