American Troops Appreciate Red Cross Service In War
The Red Cross supported morale as American forces landed in the Philippines. Red Cross clubs opened, with Quezon at Tacloban drawing 3000 troops on opening day. A field worker announced a new father, illustrating wartime family ties. The Red Cross war fund was raised to 200 million, surpassing earlier estimates.
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Red Cross
Phiippine Islands
Quezon
Tacloban
Leyte
Red Cross War Fund
Jones County Urges Caution On Home Safety
Analyzing 1943 insurance data the article warns that home hazards kill more than motor crashes or public transit injuries and that homes are twice as dangerous as mills. It urges simple rules, avoiding traps like stacked stairs and cords and supervising children to prevent accidents.
Through the Exchanges On War and Peace Noted Echoes
A compilation of editorials from disparate papers discusses war leaders Roosevelt and Churchill, postwar peace, Versailles blame, and the need for vigilance. It cites concerns over Germany’s power and the importance of cooperative peace among nations, urging sustained public resolve.
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Churchill
Roosevelt
Boonevelt
Tealer
Hampin Chronicle
Versailles
Germany
Home Front Rally Calls for Strong Security at Home
A wartime editorial urges maximal security and safety measures to protect civilians while soldiers fight on land sea and in the air. The piece emphasizes vigilance and coordinated effort to solve domestic problems amid ongoing conflict.
Monticello Hotel and Early Monticello Memories
Memoir recounts Monticello Hotel history and early town life. It covers postmaster G. W. Lemmon, a small east Main Street store, dry goods and meat trades, July Fourth celebrations, Civil War impacts, and the 1850s 60s railroad development toward Anamosa with Proctor’s store era passing into town memory.
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G. W. Lemmon
Monticello
Main Street
First
Grand Streets
Wein Veil
Lammon
Jackson Peak
Wiliam Hoge
George Bacon
Etpot
Mr. Beer Te
Hops
Deaths and marriages mark busy week in Jones County
Fred W. Stoyden of Seatch Grove dies at McDonald hospital after septicemia. Jones County Patriot pension rolls list 43 of 145 applicants aided. New officers chosen for Jones County Fair. Edith Winkler wed Irvin Khatigan. Lillian Stewart opens beauty parlor. A son dies in Monticello area. two local bankers and senators noted. Chauncey Bates elected state senator but resigns for highway post in South Dakota. Sheriff bust shocks Clay township. illicit still found. Anniversary celebrated at Monticello State Bank. Series of local obituaries and marriages fill period.
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Fred W. Stoyden
Seatch Grove
McDonald Hospital
Jones County
L. F E. Hoag
H.W. Stuhler
F. G. Matthiessen
Patrick H. Britt
Ilness
William B. Stutt
Wayne Township
Carl Hodson
Chicago
Farmer Canning Company
Monticello
Isaac Schnei
Lowell State Bank
George J. Lovell
J. W. Coxsee
L. W. Lovell
Frank J.thompson
Monticello State Bank
Henry M. Carpenter
William Stahler
Halstead M. Carpenter
C. E. Fothergill
Charles M. Luett
Bruno Grassmeyer
Ssistant Cashiers
Chauncey T. Bates
Senate
South Dakota
Jones
Jackson
Highway Commission
Selma Stadtmueller
Penny W. Bell
Margaret Stadtmueller
Paul T. Gutknecht
John Bodenhofer
Roy M. Purcell
Clay Township
Jim Streets
Frank Yerrington
Yarrington
Kinsella Hall
Howard Deischer
Meownt Vernon
Carnale de Jege
Gnfart
Brunke Saathe
Warne Town
George F. LeClerc
Edan Brunthaver
Elizabeth Clark
Pennsylvania
Kasper Kehrh
John H. Yonker
Sand Spring
Herkimer County
New York
James Abe
Magh McClain
Scotch Grove Township
Margaret Inches
Bonds Drive War Effort Through Defense Bonds and Stamps
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy defense bonds and stamps to fund weapons and matériel for the military. It stresses that every dime supports the war effort and can begin at modest amounts, encouraging broad participation.
Poetry Association Accepts Poems for High School Anthology
The Poetry Association selected ten poems from junior class members for a National High School Poetry Association contest. Betty Eggers Helen Mardorf Irma Schoon and Delphia Balster were chosen for publication in the Annual High School Poetry Anthology with the best poem to be included. The works include Soay A PRAYER and The Song of an Alien among others reflecting wartime themes and hope.
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National
High Sho
High Schow
Semester Hop Dance At Gym After Exams
A campus notice invites students to a Friday evening dance in the gym from 10 to 11 30. The event follows exams with a basketball game Monti vs West Liberty, rug-cutting games, and food, with a 15 cent admission.
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Them
Monti
West Liberty
Monti High Welcomes New Faculty Member in January
Mrs John Fraser will join Monti High as a ninth grade algebra and physical training teacher starting January 22, taking over two algebra classes and gym for the 9th and 8th grade girls. Ruth Ahrendt will lead senior high girls gym and continue math. The changes follow Miss Jeannette Harken’s resignation to serve in government physical therapy training. The piece notes overall manpower shortages and lighthearted campus anecdotes about staff and students.
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John Fraser
Monti High
Magic in the Snowlit Forest
A cryptic fragment recalls a crisp air scene where fairies cast a spell over nature. The lines describe a silent snow covered earth and a magical aura with the mysterious phrase 1, 768 cast and Delphia Balster named in the text.
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Delphia Balster
Pep and pep rally call for proper student spirit
An editorial urges students to follow cheerleaders at the next game. It notes Monti beasters’ pep waning, warns that mixing groups creates noise, and emphasizes etiquette and leadership. The piece asks for renewed enthusiasm against West Liberty tomorrow.
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Monti
Jerry
West Liberty
Monti Panthers Win Pep Assembly Verdict
In a Friday Monti High pep assembly in the gym, a six member jury of cheerleaders led by Judge Dave Walker ruled Victory for Monti Panthers after testimony from Monti representatives Mary Lou Hein and Charles Kreeb against U High supporters Carlota Morning and Elmer McMichael. Miss Gardner delivered eight pep talks and the band played lively selections with cheers from students.
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Monti Panthers
Lloyd Messerli
Sally Otten
Jerry Naylor
Irma Schoon
Lois Clark
Dot Reed
Monti High
Mary Lou Hein
Charles Kreeb
U. High
Carlota Morning
Elmer McMichael
Dave Walker
Honor Society Plans Initiation at Brief Meeting
Members and advisers of the National Honor Society met to plan the coming year's activities. Initiation plans were finalized for a soon assembly. Officers elected include President Marilee Matthiesen, Vice-President Alice Clark, and Secretary-Treasurer Betty Jo Guyan.
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National Honor Society
Marilee Matthiessen
Alice Clark
Betty Jo. Guyan
TB Xray Clinic At Monti High Reaches 295 People
A county TB X-ray clinic held at Monti High School drew 295 participants including faculty, students from Monti and Sacred Heart schools, and rural teachers. Across Anamosa and other sites, 958 X-rays were taken with over 90 percent countywide participation. Miss Ruth Hurley directed the county program with support from the Health Department, Jones County Medical Society, and school officials. Results expected in about three weeks.
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Monti High
Sacred Heart School
Anamosa
Jones County T.B. Association Health Department
Jones County Medical Society
Ruth Hurley
Jones County Health Hurse
Local FFA Boys Enter State Essay Contest
Monti s F F A members entered a state essay contest sponsored by radio station WMT with the theme dairy cattle breeds The winner will receive a call of the breed wrote about and other prizes include war bonds They also publish the annual F F A bulletin for the coming year The group held their last meeting last Thursday and played a basketball game with the Young Farmers Group
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Monti’s
F.F.A
WMT
Ff.a
Young Farmers Group
New Name Board Installed In Gym For Basketball Games
A new players name board is introduced at the gym displaying names and numbers of our players and opponents. The decision followed observations of larger schools.
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Bill Co
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