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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
1
University of Iowa expert urges mothers to train themselves to face daily problems without worry and to curb outbursts. Mothers should engage in challenges to stay cheerful, model positive home life, and involve fathers via letters for morale.
A Surrey farmer, Charles W. Vincent near Chertsey, was fined 20 pounds for not plowing three fields for winter wheat. The article argues for greater efficiency and food conservation, citing English practices and domestic waste concerns.
Reading and Writing E Seaves-R McKown profile George Santayana the eighty year old poet philosopher in a Book of the Month Club January selection Persons and Places. The piece traces his Madrid birth his American ties through his mother and Boston life at Harvard his satire filled youth and his later European travels and English language writings. It notes The Last Puritan as a Book of the Month selection and recounts a humorous Spaniard Don Pelayo dining quirk from their first Spain visit.
Lou Gardner notes the self supporting Secretary of State office adds to state revenue with 1942 1943 income figures across corporations real estate and certificates totaling 132 361 65 in 1942 and 227 864 35 in 1943. The piece praises efficiency and forecasts broader political announcements by Iowa officials while stressing safeguarding the American ballot.
An exchange column surveys Pennsylvania coal fields for potential strikes lasting 1800 years. Editorials urge peace while condemning hatred and power. Reflections lament postwar souvenirs and warn against centralized government. A Davenport column teases Roosevelt coverage with a jocular Eleanor remark. Clarion Monitor notes Democratic party cleavage and Southern opposition to the New Deal.
The effort to save food supports supply for American troops domestically and overseas, ensuring more foodstuffs reach the military and allied forces through rationing and conservation measures.
Sour soils prohibit alfalfa as it requires more lime than most crops and the plant takes up excess calcium. The nodule bacteria cannot survive in very acidic conditions, hindering alfalfa cultivation.
The Farmers Mutual Insurance association of Castle Grove held its annual meeting at schoolhouse No. 2 with strong attendance. 1943 gains in membership and risks in force brought 940 members and $5,566,454 in risks. Losses rose to $10,548.80. total disbursements were $18,082.86 and income $21,341.28. Directors C. A. McLaughlin and F. C. Cramer were reelected. various adjusters and officers were named. Other items include birthday observance for Arthur Fairbanks, local moves, and a Greek relief cloth drive totaling 820 pieces. The 1943 tuberculosis seal sale set a township record at $70.05.
Louise A. Scott of the state health department reports that about 66 500 rural Iowa school children, roughly 70 percent of 96 000, may not be getting hot meals. She urges schools to provide hot dishes, noting hot food improves appetite and meal balance.
The nutritionist explains hot jars or soups should supplement lunch components. A balanced meal should include hearty sandwiches, crisp vegetables, milk or dairy products, fruit, and a simple dessert to round out the meal.
The Soils Educational Committee of Jones county soil conservation district met in the soils office Saturday afternoon to map spring contouring demonstrations in each township and to assign a representative to attend February food production meetings run by the Jones county war board. They also discussed 1944 AAA soil practice payments. Attendees included Ray Naylor Scotch Grove chairman, C B Jessen Anamosa, James F Kearns Anamosa, and Harold Nilssen Marion.
The notice lists expiration dates for various ration stamps and food coupons. It covers gasoline, sugar, stamps for shoes and air travel, fuel oil, meats and fats, brown stamps, spare pork points, and processed foods with region-specific end dates through January 29 and February 21 in multiple areas.
The fragment captures gossip about students including Tom in a red shirt, Lois B snoring during World History, and plans to send notes by carrier pigeon. It hints at hall rumors about Chappie shaving, Josie and Charles with coats, and ninth graders concealing truths at a recent class party.
The seventh annual Rodent contest sponsored by the F.F.A. concluded with the Mohawks defeating the Jayhawks after a tight battle. Roman Welter’s Mohawks trailed for much of the event but surged to victory as he sparked his team with a burst of vim and vigor. The contest highlights conservation as a key goal, encouraging boys to tackle pests that threaten crops and spread disease.
Monticello students in grades five through nine spent Tuesday and Wednesday last week taking the Iowa Every Pupil Tests of Basic Skills. The exams cover Arithmetic Skills Work Skills Reading Comprehension and Basic Language Skills. Individual scores are sent to the Extension department of Iowa University to compile statewide comparisons.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions cold, frost bite, and parties with unclear context. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or events are readable to form a specific news item or summary.
Former Montini band director Ray Stumbaugh writes from Amarillo Texas about rail trip through oil fields grain elevators and cattle farms. He notes six inches of snow and ice on arrival and that camp travel was hindered by bad road conditions before beginning training as a private in Flight 211A 902nd Training Group. He invites letters and promises to respond as he learns more about the area.
A Friday Montini assembly features a pep skit by seniors revealing a staged game between Montini and U High. A hobo character recalls a 1944 Panther U High basketball match with 1947 paper in hand, ending with the curtain opening to reveal both teams performing team setting up exercises.
Four Monti High students earned acceptance from the National High School Poetry Association for publication in the Anthology of High School Poetry. Gail Huibregtse Marilee Matthiessen Audrey Podhaski and Dick Sutherland see their work featured with Gail's poem Doors highlighted.
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