Willkie Backs Administration Lease-Lend Policy Amid Debate
Capitol commentary notes Wendell Willkie aligned with the administration on the lease lend bill for Britain. Alf Landon criticizes the measure while hinting at British war aid subsidies. Despite opposition, most metropolitan papers back the policy as a defense move, urging careful congressional scrutiny.
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Spiritual rebirth urged for a united America
Cordell Hull argues in the Christian Advocate for a national revival of spiritual purpose and moral discipline. He calls for humility before God and high standards of behavior, stressing church leadership and personal resolve to defend freedom under law and preserve national unity.
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Inaugural Address Urges Fiscal Caution in Iowa
Governor George Wilson calls for economy in state government during the forty-ninth Iowa General Assembly. Legislature acts quickly with several minor bills while debating a 60 percent tax assessment basis and a 5 percent debt limit plan, amid redistricting proposals and calls for prudent public spending.
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Pet Peeves Shared By Monti Students In Quiz
In a feature with an inquiring reporter Monti students reveal their pet peeves from peers teasing in hallways to teachers guiding in class. Entries include mockery on appearances gum popping and loud drums heard behind them.
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Jim Bone
Gloria Babb
Olive Nagel
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Robert Eggers
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Charles Boas
Robert Schuetz
Chatterbox Banter and Groovy Puns Flood Monti’s
A playful local page lists quirky notes about new bow ties, a celebrity banquet rumor, budding musicians and a parade of teen talents. The feature mixes names, songs, jokes, and playful asides in a school or community setting.
Monti High Girls Band Lenox 32 30 In Hopkinton
Monticello girls beat Lenox 32 to 30 after leading 32 20 as the game closed. Dorothy Heyen led Monticello scorers and Yola Rodman topped Lenox. Three former Monticello players Avery on Lenox: Rodman Long Roberts.
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Mary Miner
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Ruth Hoffman
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Wilma Yount
Loretta Gerdes
High School Band Concert Marks January 20 1941
The high school band presented a Monday concert on January 20 1941 with trombone soloist Fred Shover performing Gaiety Polka. Louis Haveli chek Lois Barrack and Charles Kreeb joined for a football banquet trio as a cornet group while Evalena Polka was played by the solo. A mixed clarinet quartet is being formed featuring George Coxsee Dorothy Bartlett Helen McLaughlin and Lorraine Jacobs.
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Louis Havelichek
Lois Barrack
Charles Kreeb
Evalena Polka
George Coxsee
Dorothy Bartlett
Helen McLaughlin
Lorraine Jacobs
Literature class presents three pantomimes for speech class
Miss Dwelle's American Literature class performed three student directed pantomimes in return for previous entertainment. Gloria Babb Kenneth Ahlrichs and Junior Edwards led the shows Pale Blue Murder Case Johnny on the Spot and Southern Exposure as the plays.
S. S. S. Chili Supper Marks New Members Entry
The Science Club held a chili supper last Thursday at 6 30 p m to welcome new members initiated last fall. Sponsored by Mr Shannon at his home, the event included club photos and a film outing with Dick Landis guiding everyone to the show.
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P T A Meeting Highlights Teeth Care Talk and Panel
The PTA met last Thursday January 23 with Miss Argo of Iowa City delivering a slides presentation on dental care. A rational defenses panel followed featuring Miss Merrill Mrs Huibregtse Mr Eichernacht and Mr Grimes. The PTA chorus directed by Miss Peet sang two numbers and Mrs Cecil Goettsch offered a solo. Twenty four GAA members enjoyed a Monday outing at five with a hike of ninety minutes then returned for chili at the schoolhouse.
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Football Banquet Declares 1949 Squad Guilty Of Great Season
At the Wednesday banquet held January 15 in the Community building, the football squad of 1949 was humorously declared guilty of an excellent season. Prison band music and Alma Mater songs accompanied the event as bailiff and Judge presided. Stan Schrader claimed Klumpar was the brains, while Coach Devine and Attorney Diehl praised the players for their crimes of sport.
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Bill Diehl
Leigh Clark
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Heiserman
Lenox girls spark win as forwards reach double figures
In Lenox, all three forwards scored at least ten points helping the girls pull ahead. The report notes Wilma Yount endured rough play and was knocked down multiple times while her opponent appeared to enjoy the contact.
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Fifteen Years Ago In The Express Births and Deaths Noted
Fifteen years ago the Express records births and obituaries. Alva Taylor welcomed a daughter born on the 6th. James Alloway turned 87 on Gill Street the 6th, Joe Reiger 91 celebrated with a jig. Deaths include John Nelson on the 6th Edward A. Schneider on the 4th Isaac Maxwell in Los Angeles and Rev. F. X. Miller aged 89. Mrs. James F. Laude died at Greenfield age 80. Margaret Beeks died aged six weeks and Mabel Schlimmer, longtime invalid, died at her parents home the 15th. Howard Shelley and wife returned from California the second week of the month.
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Monti teams brave bad weather reach events
A weather troubled night left Monti teams traveling to C R for boys and Lenox for girls. Coaches faced late decisions, and players joked about voting for the dance. Roosevelt losses and banquet mishaps sparked chatter of football heroes and a surprising speaker at the banquet.
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Local Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths
Mr and Mrs Henry Husman welcomed a son born on the 23rd. Gertrude Lambert wed Brian Bartlett at the parsonage of the Presbyterian church on Billy Battles. Violet Lambert married Mark A Lewis on the 26th. Mrs Frank Schwartz died at Longmont Colorado on the 16th. Thomas Egan longtime resident of Monticello died on the 30th after heart trouble. Pauline Jacobs graduated from nurse training at State University Iowa City last week of spring.
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