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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1948

Page

2

United States and Britain face postwar Germany challenge

The article argues that the United States and Great Britain must promote democracy in Germany to aid western European recovery while preventing a revival of militarism. It warns of Soviet opposition and potential for a new world conflict, noting Ruhr sit downs and slow German rehabilitation.

Uncle Sam Great Beitian Germany United States England Europe Great Britaan Russia Stalin America Ruhr

Public Enemy No 4: Accidents Kill Hundreds Annually

A prominent business man dies after a high speed crash on his way home, illustrating that accidents remain the fourth leading cause of death. The piece notes 1945 death rates show heart disease, cancer, and cerebral hemorrhage higher, while accidents cause 73 per 100,000, and urges safer attitudes and prevention amid ongoing carnage.

By The Waiy Monticello And Other Places

A Monticello focused column decries weak civic planning and calls for a community council. It urges coordination among Junior Chamber leaders and local groups to stop duplication, align programs, and mobilize a townwide meeting to map a master plan for Monticello. It highlights women on boards, school book sales, and the need for civic action.

Chamber of Commerce Monticello

Poems From The Inspired Junior Class

A collage of light verse and short pieces by junior students. Poems range from fashion inspired whimsy to playful stories and a child’s memory of a missing father, featuring Marilyn Landis Dolores Fitzsimmons Pat Podhaski Delores Coden and Marlene Etten as credited contributors.

Monticello High to Enter County Music Festival

The Monticello Public High School vocal and instrumental departments travel to Olin for a county music festival on Saturday January 24. Ensembles include a vocal trio and instrumental clarinet quartet plus mass choirs and bands directed by guest conductors.

Monticello Olin Donna Aitchison Shirley McCurdy Marjory Suett Marileigh Clark Bernard Elizabeth Wilson Audrey Egger Phyllis Cox Massboys Romberg Mass Glee Club Cookson Arthur Sullivan Ketelbey Peter Buys Jewell Fillmore

Highlighters Remain Unbeaten G A A Team

The Highlighters remain the only undefeated G A A team after a 22 to 2 victory over the Devil ettes led by Marjor y Hoffman with 20 points. Audrey Egger top scored in a 14 to 6 win over the Slick Chicks and Jean Harms paced the Green Hornets to a 12 to 6 win over the Wolf Gals. Mildred Rieniers led Lyn's Lions with 12 points in a 26 to 10 loss. Hot Lunch menu items for January 26 to 30 are listed for each weekday.

Hoosier Hotshots Slick Chicks Audrey Egger Green Hornets Wolf Gals Jean Harms Devilettes Marjory Hoffman Lyn's Lions Mildred Rieniers

Georgia Fluegery Leads Green Hornets In Freshman Year

Georgia Fluegery tall blonde Wayne school bus rider and captain of her G.AA team The Green Hornets has led the squad to four wins and one loss She also serves as president of St Johns Young Peoples Society and earned a Division I rating at the State Marching Band Contest Her hobbies include baton twirling reading and hiking

Georgia Fluegery Wayne Georgia The Green Hornets St. John’s Young People's Society

New Philo Room Opens After Wandering Years

Philo staff members enter the English room assigned by Mr Morf after years of moving between rooms and disruptive chatter. Twenty staff join in last Wednesday to work toward a better paper in the new space as they imagine a jet propulsion trip to the County Tournaments Land.

Philomonte Morf Philo

Monticello School Builds a New Look for Rooms

The Monticello Public School underwent a rearrangement to free space for geography classes. Miss Bush’s former room becomes an English room for Mrs. Guyan, Philomonte uses room 16, and Mr. Mort’s office is expanded with two new sections. Room 18 is split to host student helpers and the principal. Cram’s room and room 23 lose a door to complete the redesign. The aim is to boost student effort and grades.

Monticello Miss Bush Mr. Mort Mr. Cram

Jones County Basketball Tournament in Anamosa

The Jones County Tournament will be hosted in Anamosa with participating schools Onslow Wyoming Olin Oxford Junction Martelle Anamosa and Monticello. The public may attend the events on January 27 28 29 and 30.

Jones County Anamosa Onslow Wyoming Olin Oxford Junction Martello Monticello

Leap Year Dance Held by Student Council at Community Building

The Student Council sponsored a Leap Year Dance last Friday at the community building. Parochial students were invited as girls brought boy friends or came alone. Ray Stumbaugh and his orchestra provided music, with Mrs Maire on piano, and attendees enjoyed the new format.

Ray Stumbaugh

Monti High Welcomes New Students Kurth Trio

Monti High School announces the arrival of Betty Lou Kurth in 8th grade Howard Kurth in 9th grade and Robert Kurth in 10th grade as the newest students.

Monti High Betty Lou Howard Robert Kurth

Three Anchors Weigh 16 Tons Each On Queen Elizabeth

The Queen Elizabeth liner carries three anchors each weighing 16 tons, amounting to the mass of about 12 average automobiles. The anchors underscore the ship’s engineering scale and maritime strength in harbor and at sea.

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