Cooperative Spirit Evident In Monticello Schools
Superintendent Boyd Shannon and teachers are praised for fostering cooperative spirit in Monticello Public Schools. Student council works well, public safety crossing rules are taught, and the Red Peppers boost loyalty and sportsmanship at games. Girls basketball halves and a tumbling trio highlight athletic programs. A gym sign, Booing is Moron Sportsmanship, reinforces fair play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Shannon
Monticello
Monticello High School
Red Peppers
Credit Men See Future Prosperity After War
A Wall Street Journal article surveyed 25 major industries through the National Association of Credit Men. It finds 80 percent expect 3 to 5 years of full employment after reconversion with 60 percent planning plant expansion in 1946 and 66 percent raising advertising spend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
National Association of Credit
Henry H. Heimann
Association
Quaker Custodian of the Atomic Bomb Proposed
A Hibbert Journal piece suggests placing sole control of the atomic bomb with the Society of Friends to avoid catastrophe. The Quakers would use atomic power to build a better world, not destroy it, reflecting calls for responsible stewardship by religious groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Herald Ledger
Hibbert Journal
Society of Friends
Friends Service Committee
Ralph BE. Ditfendorfer
Methodist Church
Sir Oliver Lodge
Reading and Writing Civilians First, Veterans Second
The book The New Veteran by Charles Bolte argues veterans should lead civilian life to build a world without war. Bolte, a veteran who served in England the Middle East and at El Alamein where he lost a leg, advocates a public role for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bolte
U.S
Royal Rifle Corps
England
Middle East
Montgomery
Rommel
Desert
el Alamein
American Veterans’ Committee
Bill Mauldin
Bolte
Iowa Poll shows Truman plan has broad support in state
Iowa Poll findings show strong Iowa backing for President Truman’s proposal to create fact finding boards and cooling off periods in major strikes. Support rose with approval of Washington talks and contrasts with opposition to farm worker unionization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Iowa
Congress
Senate Labor Committee
Iawn
Washington
Dewey F.D.R
Towans
House
Howard Smith
Dem
Jowa
Christmas Lights Theft Suspect Found in Audubon Yard
Maurice Hime of Audubon reports two strings of Christmas tree lights stolen from three trees on his front lawn. The thief left one string behind, making the loss appear limited. The incident occurs during the Christmas lighting shortage period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Hime
Audubon
Mr. Hime
Maurice
Watermelon Christmas Delight From Reinbeck Farmer
Martin Martinusen of Reinbeck stored three watermelons in his basement last fall. He opened one at Christmas to find it in delicious condition, a rare treat for Iowa residents at the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Martin Martinusen
Reinbeck
Danbury Woman Bakes 91 Angel Cakes for Servicemembers
Mrs J H Hamann of Danbury sent 91 angel food cakes to men in the armed services. She has not met most of the recipients but received many letters of appreciation. Hamann has two sons serving in the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hamann
Danbury
Hamann
William J. McCready Dies In Forest Grove New Years Day
Obituary notes the death of William J. McCready 78 at his Forest Grove Oregon home on New Year’s Day. Survived by wife Mary Copelin McCready two sons Joseph and William two brothers Robert and George and five grandchildren. He was a Lenox College and University of Michigan law graduate formerly cashier of Onslow Savings Bank and active in lumber business with family.
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Onslow
William J. McCready
Forest Grove
Ore
Mr. McCready
Robert McCready
Lenox College
Law School
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Oregon
Onslow Savings Bank
Mary Copelin McCready
Joseph
William
Robert
Springfield
Ill
George
Washington
Altrurian Club
Alvena Paulsen
Burdine
Floyd Chatterton
Soldier Leroy Enlists and Parades at Camp Lee
Leroy enlisted for three years in November 1945 in the army of occupation and took part in a military parade before high ranking officers at Camp Lee. He previously graduated from Onslow high school in May 1945. The report also notes social visits from Mr. and Mrs. Karl Harrisen Herta Gutzelt and Charles Beatty, and local residence changes with Mr. L. B. McKinstry purchasing a home at El Pago Texas with possession set for January 23. he and Mr. Hanson now work for a gas company. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Blough visited Cedar Rapids relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lee
Leroy
Army of Occupation
Onslow High School
Karl Harrisen
Herta Gutzelt
Charles Beatty
Herman Gutzelt
L. B. McKinstry
el Pago
Tex
McKinstry
Hanson
C. C. Blough
Cedar Rapids
Ideal teachers praised by Monti High history classes
A student survey from Monti High echoes desires for fair honest teachers who explain topics before tests, join in school events, inspire with humor and sympathy, and nurture discussion plus personal grooming. Names include Paul Seehusen Dwaine Plueger Don Newton Bob Messerli Dorothy Hinrichs Audrey Schrader Donna Lea Heiken Donna McCurdy Raymond Rieniers Arlene Kuhns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Seehusen
Old Old Monti High
Dwaine Plueger
Don Newton
Bob Messerli
Dorothy Hinrichs
Audrey Schrader
Donna Lea Heiken
Donna McCurdy
Raymond Rieniers
Arlene Kuhns
Local School Adds Gwen Guyan and Notes Family Moves
Gwen Guyan daughter of Mr and Mrs George R Guyan formerly of San Bernardino California joins Miss Cruises second grade. She will finish this year's work then move with her parents to Chicago. Margaret Ann Edwards, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arch Edwards, now lives in Monticello after moving from Leon Iowa. Mr Edwards purchases the Watkins store.
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Gwen Guyan
George R. Guyan
San Bernardino
California
Miss Cruise
Gwen
Chicago
Margaret Ann Edwards
Arch Edwards
Monticello
Leon
Iowa
Edwards
Watkins
Manchester Defeats Monti In WaMaC Conference Thriller
Manchester edge Monti 39 to 36 after a furious four minute stretch as fans surged to their feet. Monti trailed by two at halftime 27 25 and led until late in the final period. Cedar Rapids drummer entertained at halftime while Coach Linn’s team showcased plays from last Friday’s pep assembly with University High Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Monti
Student Council Exchange Assembly Held At Anamosa
Under the Student Council auspices an assembly was sent to Anamosa this week. Gene Kuehl led the program on January 9 with a saxophone quartet and talks on democracy by Vivian Englehart Colleen Maire and Irma Schoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Gene Kuehl
Louise York
Fern Decker
Marvin Jacobs
Bob Vietch
Love Nest
Vivian Englehart
Colleen Maire
Irma Schoon
Bill Hintz
Kathleen
Rotary Club
Eells
Cedar Rapids hosts Eastern Iowa Conference meeting
Mr. Shannon Mr. Wells and Mr. Linn attended an Eastern Iowa Conference meeting on January 9 in the mezzanine of the Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids.
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Shannon
Wells
Linn
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Six-Week Report Cards Prompt Principal Requests
In a recurring six week cycle, principals are compelled to beg for the report cards. The mixed list of names suggests a school setting with students and staff, though details are sparse.
Uniform Fund Boosted by Band for New Attire
The band took on multiple duties last Friday to raise money for new uniforms. The Pep Band performed during the game while a canteen, check room, and post game dance supported the drive. Various volunteers led by Helen Jean Kopp and Max Schrader oversaw the efforts, with Tag Day planned for Saturday January 19.
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University High
Helen Jean Kopp
Laneva Folkers
Minnie Otten
Fern Decker
Dorothea Diers
Theona Aldrich
Kathryn Bender
Max Schrader
Evalina Harms
Leona Smith
David Hamilton
Charlotte Deischer
Audrey Schrader
Audrey Eggers
Doris Zimmerman
Clara Kehren
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Louise York
Marjorie Thomas
Barbara Walker
Iane Smith
President Appoints Students As Noon Game Supervisors
Gene Kuehl of the Student Council names a slate of students to supervise a new recreational program. For one week they will lead games in the gym from 12 30 to 12 45. Appointments span January to March with pairs like Bob Otten and Louise York and Susan Stuhler and Art Jurgensen serving in rotation.
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Gene Kuehl
Miss Nicoll
Bob Otten
Louise York
Jim Seehusen
Susan Stuhler
Art Jurgensen
Lucretia Fairbanks
Paul Schneiter
Bob Guyan
Bill Hintz
Carol Caspers
Paul Seehusen
Bob Messerli
Delphia Balster
Senior Snaps Dick Shelley Elected Leader and Active Senior
Dick Shelley, tall and popular senior class president, served two years as class executive and participated in many activities. He played flute in the concert band, sang in glee club and mixed chorus, soloed in the Presbyterian church choir, earned two athletic letters in track and football, led a junior class play, and belonged to My Club and the Red Peppers.
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Dick Shelley
Presbyterian Church
The
Red Peppers
Jimmy Gremlin Attends A Day Of Classrooms
Jimmy Gremlin tours multiple classrooms in a school day visiting sociology economics biology speech and other subjects. He observes lessons then quietly leaves for the next room before the bell signals end of period.
Monti Calendar Events Ahead For Local Teams
Schedule shows games at West Liberty Roosevelt Mt. Vernon and West Branch with home and away dates from January to February. County Tournament runs January 30-31 with matchups against Anamosa Marion and West Branch as listed.
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Times
Oskaloosa Herald
Agricultural Department
Decorah
Knoxville Express
Treasury Department
Davis County
Peter Bowman
Air Force Magazine
Ed Zern
Gallup
William M. Leiserson
National Mediation Board
National Labor Relations Board
National Labor Tribunal
Labor Court
Astraman Club
Clothing Drive
Floyd Preston
John Jansen
Leslie Babcock
Herman Gutzeit
Preston
Five Hundred
Joe Miller
Epworth
Norman Miller
Jean Brown
Harry Paulsen
Edward Jensen
Des Moines
Don Molesberry
Maquoketa
George French
Russell Hall
Dillon
San Francisco
Ralph Schooley
Bill Dunlap
Forrest Briggs
Minneapolis
Lester Null
James
Bud) Lathrop
Par
Ents
T. H. Lathrop
Belle Norris
George Sears
Marvin Hunwardson
Charles Taylor
Christian Service Guild
Sears
Guild
Lloyd Preston
Baldwin
Shirley Harris
Lois Scott
Taylor
Scott
Marvin Holst
Winthrop
Mable Goardie
John Petersen
Calvin Reiss
Vinton
N. C
Leroy M. Petersen
John A. Petersen
Monticello and
Jones County
Charles A. Doxsee
Monticello Express
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Credit Bureau of Circulations
Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc
Illinois
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
Philomonte
Bob Messer
N—neat
Jim Sechusen
Berk Holmes
Dave Hamilton
R—rattle-brained
Lois Clark
Y—yummy
Jimmy
Jimmy Gremlin
Mr. Eells
Mr. Linn
Jimmy Gremlen
Mrs. Greenley
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Todd
Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Miss Hetfield
Miss Wood
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