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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
1
The Fourth War Loan Campaign starts next week with a smaller national quota than the Third. Jones county residents are urged to buy bonds, using surplus farm proceeds and high income funds, to meet personal quotas. Solicitors will visit homes and farms to sign supporters up quickly, aiding the war effort and curbing inflation.
A wartime column urges cheerful resolve amid shortages and worry. It cites Pearl Harbor era burdens and fatigue, then quotes Robert Louis Stevenson to inspire steady, hopeful daily conduct and orderly work through stress.
A survey traces religious themed novels from The Nazarene to The Robe and The Apostle and notes Jennifer Jones stars in The Song of Bernadette film. It examines how book popularity translates to screen projects and cites other literary best sellers and film plans.
A compilation of remarks from governors and leaders including Ellis Arnall, Anthony Eden, and Douglas Dricker, plus letters from a soldier’s mother and commentary on presidential strategy. The excerpts discuss government’s role, wartime policy, and potential Republican nominees amid World War II confusion.
A reflection on living today and setting a goal that makes our attainments meaningful in any path we choose to serve others.
Lou Gardner notes state finances show special taxes and liquor profits fell nearly seven million dollars in 1943 versus 1942. Cigaret and sales taxes rose. liquor profits and gasoline taxes declined sharply. The outlook remains rosy with ample fund balances and continued highway funding. The article discusses administrative success and wartime implications for voting and transport.
A roundup of 10 20 and 24 years past from The Monticello Express recalls deaths, weddings, school events, and local happenings in Cast le Grove and Monticello. Notes cover Henry Neunaber dying January 1934, weddings of Reuben Leggett and Mildred Deischer, nursing student visits, and a 1924 tuberculosis seal drive. The piece also notes severe cold, a farmhouse fire near Scotch Grove, and the Monticello high school debating season opening with a Hopkinton meet.
A compilation notes the death of Col Theodore Roosevelt former U S president on January 6 from a blood clot in the lung. Other obituaries include Barhard Nagel in Lovell township, Marie Antons of Ryan, A P Walton of Monticello, William H Callison of Columbus Montana, and Mrs A R Coxsee. Local changes include John C Chapman returning to Great Lakes Naval Training Station and Harry H Locher opening a Monticello law office. Funeral services for Mrs Coxsee held January 6 by Rev J H Barr.
Jones Rural Youth met Thursday at the courthouse with C B Jessen leading the discussion on The Food Production and War Effort. Harold Calvert the new president presided and announced a state Farm Safety award. He appointed program social finance and membership committees with members named in the report.
Fiedler chaired the session with Marion Balster James Kearns Don Meeks and William Reade. The auditing committee Merle Meeks Floyd Siver Ivan Fiedler audited the treasurer's books. Lawrence May on furlough spoke of army actions. Refreshment committee Ivan and Alice Fiedler Norman Nesley. Recreation led by Mr and Mrs Merle Meeks and Boyd Frantz. Next meeting February 3 at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Robertson.
E. H. Birmingham announces 750000 income tax blanks mailed January 3 1944 to Iowa taxpayers who filed 1943 returns. Each blank includes the 1942 tax statement and payments. preserve it to compute 1943 returns due March 16. If not received by January 15, write to the Des Moines collector. update address if changed.
The report notes that plowing under manure before seeding raises wheat yield more than top dressing. In winter, clover sown with wheat benefits more from winter top dressing.
Audiences read of a school repaint at Monti High where the halls were repainted midnight green during a two week break. The piece notes turpentine odors and student reactions as they returned to class, framing the event as a mystery solved by the unexpected redecorating.
The Panther basketball team opened with one win and six losses amid close finishes decided by a single shot. Monti has most often come out on the short end though the defense has held opponents around twenty points. Thompson leads the offense while Griffith and Gosie stand out on defense as Hanken Ronwell move up to starter roles and Hagen Hemmer and Fitzsimmons impress reserves.
G L Lyman of Marion has been secured as Monti High's band director and begun duties last week. He will spend Mondays and Wednesdays in Monticello to lead rehearsals and give individual lessons, restoring the instrumental music department after the vacancy caused by Ray Stumbaugh leaving for the armed forces.
Patriotic Ursce students in multiple grades purchase war bonds including Keith Blayney, Jims Gottieaber, and Larry Stoneking, each at $18.75. First and second grade divisions compare contests while writing, reading and geography lessons proceed with a focus on France and Europe.
The first aid course, 22 weeks long, teaches juniors and seniors bandaging wound care and pressure points under Mrs. Earl DeShaw Mrs. Stella Kephkart and Mrs. Ed Suibregtse. Students must pass an exam to obtain certification after completion.
The Sant Snoop prints New Year resolutions from Monti It student body members. Students pledge aims such as staying awake in English, reshaping study quotas, avoiding letters to Tex in Lit, catching less than full typing errors, and others. A joke chorus notes leap year quirks and mood.
The article notes class rings ordered for 2065 graduates were supposed to be silver but arrived plated with weld, sparking turnover and concern as authorities warn of further developments with holiday timing and metal shortages.
Monticello High hosted a gathering of county councils administrators and teachers from Cedar Dubuque Jackson Linn and Jones counties to discuss problems facing teachers and their associations. R W Johnson president of the Northeast Division spoke on state and division issues.
Marilee Matthiessen serves as editor with Betty Jo Guyan and Janis Grimes as assistant editors for this edition. They will also produce next week’s issue in their absence.
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