24 Jan 1946
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
1
Midwest voters push for federal action to end the wave of strikes. They demand labor be held responsible for contractual obligations and for management and workers to share in stopping work stoppages. Critics say President Truman must alter his approach or risk losing prestige.
A first sergeant in a post office lobby interviews men for a peacetime army. He wears three bronze stars a silver star and a purple heart. He reports 30 signups that day and says January quotas are exceeded by several thousand. He stresses readiness against future Pearl Harbor and vows swift mobilization if needed.
Ogden Reporter warns that motor vehicle accidents may rise this year due to vehicle and tire conditions and drivers speeding or rushing. Impatient driving, long-distance errands, and heavy post spring traffic are cited, with advice to yield at intersections and proceed cautiously around corners and parked cars to avoid costly accidents.
The Northwood Anchor comments that President Truman’s forward looking plan to have industry and labor sit down for a workable agreement could be undermined by union leaders moving toward anarchy. It accuses labor lords of contempt for law while acknowledging industry’s past faults and cites totalitarian regimes as warnings.
A Bremer County Independent notice notes irony over Army diary penalties and Ike related pay. Anamosa Eureka reports Congressman Talle introduces a bill to ban lumber exports until domestic housing needs are met, aiming to curb overseas sales and aid the domestic market amid a housing shortage.
The Marchmain family saga Brideshead Revisited spans the post WWI to pre WWII era told through Captain Charles Ryder. The piece notes Waugh’s blend of serious themes with his wit and recalls key figures Lord Sebastian Flyte Julia and the Marquis of Marchmain.
The Iowa Poll shows 81 percent of Iowans favor a veterans bonus for World War II service, with about half supporting roughly $500 per year of service. Iowa veterans approve at 84 percent and favor the $500 figure, while 42 percent oppose deducting unemployment pay and education funds from any future bonus.
Iowa's sentiment on a veteran cash bonus remains unchanged since September 1945 when poll field reporters recorded 74 percent supporting the proposal. The 112 and 73 percent figures appear as fragmented options.
The Scotch Grove Women's Community club held its January meeting at Mrs. Arnold Jacobs home with strong turnout. New president Mrs. Leslie Himebaugh led the program after a picnic dinner, with Mrs. George Bokken reading Babies for Sale and Mrs. Carl Husman presenting World War II division notes. A fund was voted to aid high school band uniforms as guests from Monticello and Center Junction attended. A separate shower for Mrs. Gyle Herron featured bingo and gifts at Henry Ricklefs home.
Miss Eloise Sutherland and Miss Esther Sinclair attended a Saturday afternoon dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. Clifton P. Abbott in Center Junction honoring Mrs. Guy Piercey. Guests enjoyed lace table settings, corsages, and prize baccarat after a military nurse corps report.
Castle Grove Farm Bureau met at the W R Cartano home Thursday evening with attendance strong. Guest speaker unavailable, so the evening included games and social time. Refreshments served. Christmas seal drive netted 73 dollars and 58 cents.
People visit houses and attend club gatherings across Richland Anamosa and Cedar Rapids area. The Kromminga family welcomed a son Gerry Richard born Saturday January 19 at Mercy Hospital Anamosa. Will Reade and children from Onslow visited F Cramers and stayed through Tuesday.
Jimmy Gremlin endures a chaotic midmorning tour of multiple classes. He visits biology Lit shorthand world history Latin English government and science as he hops from room to room with puzzled teachers and tense students. He jokes about surviving the day and hints at a next visit.
The Department of Public Instruction and county rural departments of the Iowa State Education Association sponsor a series of homemaking talks aired on Town stations over coming weeks. Topics cover home ec teamwork, child needs, consumer problems, safer home living, with schedules listing stations KMA Shenandoah KTRI Sioux City KICD Spencer KVFD Fort Dodge KEJB Marshalltown KROS Clinton KBIZ Ottumwa KBUR Burlington WOI Ames WSUI Iowa City KGLO Mason City and times from 9:30 to 12:00 across January to March.
Senior sketch highlights Bob Thoeni known as Bil as 12th grade vice president. He’s active in band with second chair in the corner section and has four years in concert band plus marching and dance band. He earned a major letter as a guard in football, is a member of M Club and the Red Peppers, and played Mr DePinna in the junior class play. He plans forestry studies at Iowa State College after high school.
Monti High joins national March of Dimes campaign with classroom container drives for contributions. Students are urged to participate during the rest of the week to support the fight against infantile paralysis. Louise York elected secretary-treasurer of the senior class with a long list of activities and a saxophone role in the band.
Miriam Hansen announced the selection of 32 girls for the Girls Glee Club and 19 boys for the Boys Glee Club. The groups will prepare for a music contest and present the operetta H.S.M. Pinafore on February 20.
A new set of maps depicting Roman era Medieval times and the exploring age will be used to support eighth and ninth grade history classes providing visual context for American history and core course data. Apologies issued for a misprint regarding a band event and fundraising plans for new uniforms.
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