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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
1
A local editorial argues for drafting all women to support the war effort, citing Iowa Nurses association. It notes nurses are needed and that many unmarried nurses may already serve while suggesting women from other fields could fill other roles, not just nursing.
The piece warns 1945 will be the toughest year for Americans with tightened rations and simpler meals. It notes reduced travel to support military needs and a government draft expansion to replace losses, forcing many young men from daily life.
Polish lieutenant Jan Karski spent years with the Underground and survived Gestapo torture before fleeing to London with 1200 pages of microfilmed documents. His wartime reports to Eden Stimson and Roosevelt informed a revealing Book-of-the-Month Club selection.
A Des Moines Register excerpt describes historic window evolution from small panes to large glass, explaining a new double pane system with dehydrated air. The outer pane options reduce heat and ultraviolet rays while admitting most sunlight, easing heating concerns.
The article argues that drafting may threaten food production as Monticello lacks enough young men aged 18 to 25. It suggests draftees would come from the next age bracket, urging a speedy war end so normal peacetime pursuits resume.
The Iowa Poll finds 87 percent of men and 84 percent of women believe the war against the Nazis will be tougher, with a majority predicting a prolonged conflict. About 37 percent expect six months to a year more of fighting, while 23 percent foresee six months to a year more. Opinions split on leadership effectiveness and causes of the Nazi drive, with 39 percent blaming luck and 38 percent faulting leaders for missing actions.
A post nuptial shower at the Walter First home Saturday January 20 honors Mrs Clifford First with twenty four guests and gifts. Guests played bingo in the afternoon while other local notices mention Pfe Jack Chaplin’s ten day furlough from New York City and Ruth Ann Egger’s schooling arrangements in Oshkosh.
Scotch Grove Wom en's Community club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. R A Naylor's home. Mrs August Schrader reviewed the Town School Code and Mrs Arnold Jacobs spoke on Privileges for Returned Soldiers. Assistants hosted by Mrs C P Abbott and Mrs Leslie Himebaugh. guests included Mrs J M Lange and Mrs Ida Cass. Abbott led recreation as attendance remained strong.
A social evening featured card games and refreshments with residents noting plans such as the Kuehls moving to Elkader. Cpl M Eloise Sutherland from Mojave California is expected home on furlough this week. Mrs Edwin Wilcox and Mrs Marvin Lacock have been sick. Mrs Cecil Medfinstry has returned home from McDonald hospital. John Wright was surprised for his birthday with cards and a party at his home. Ed Wacker serves on the Anamosa petit jury. August Schlimmer of Lowpoint Illinois visited the John Stahlberg home last week.
Miss Helen Quint daughter of Jacob Quint wed Peter Dotterweich of St Meinard Ind at St Marys church in Cascade in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev A J Mauer. Attendants were Leota McMullen and Alvin Cigrand. The couple planned a brief honeymoon with a dinner reception for forty at the Dolphin hotel and a visit to the groom’s parents.
Farming north of Cascade reports a guard on the local boys basketball team Joseph Herard broke bones in his right hand during a Sunday game between Bellevue and Cascade. Anne Lindeman bought a bungalow in west Cascade from Francis Till now occupied by Fred Tobin. The Tobins bought the Main street house formerly of the John McAllister family. Lt Robert D. Lane stationed abroad sent a nylon scarf to Mrs. T. J. Lane who was surprised by his gift and notes his second foreign invasion. Dorothy Dandl left for San Diego to join her sister Mrs Cahalin during Lt Cahalin’s foreign service.
Mrs Margaret Hein of Richland celebrated her 90th birthday Friday January 19 She lives with her sister Mrs Len Buol and the Buol family and keeps good health reading and assisting with household tasks Ramona and Marian Kay visited Onslow with Paul Allen Guests at an oyster supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond Opfer included Car Hein Dale Glenn George Hein Carl Opfer Norman and Maxine from Springville Mrs Roland Buol of Cedar Rapids stayed with George Buol George Allen Jr and George Hein visited Troy Mills Lucille Balsiger led a time management for homemakers meeting at the Heit home Walter Heath attended community events in Anamosa
A series of Buol family visits were noted last Sunday and Monday as Mr. and Mrs. Len Buol hosted relatives from Cedar Rapids and Montivello including Carol Ann and Jerry. The group also included Robert and Mrs Buol, and Jack Buol with Loren and Jimmy.
The Remsen justice of the peace Barney Bunkers marks 41 years in office after 2 000 cases with no marriages. he was re elected last fall in Plymouth County. Local Red Cross aided a suspected veteran hoax, then he paid his own fare to another destination. A Witt wedding spans 64 years on a Keosauqua farm.
A supposedly empty grain car bound for the Soldier Elevator was found full of army cots. The cot-filled car froze after being left in a trap and someone notes the cots were sent there by error. The incident highlights a misrouting in the loading chain.
Earl Elijah of Clarence, an outstanding American farmer, will address the corn growers banquet at Olin High School 7 p.m. Saturday Jan 27. The program includes two musical numbers and awards for the 10 acre corn yield contest. Sponsored by Jones County Soil District Commissioners Extension Service Farm Bureau AAA and Vocational Agriculture departments.
L W Lovell trustee transfers to C D and Blanche J Shaffer as joint tenants for one dollar. Mrs F B Gundlach widow deed to Charles A Schneider for one dollar covering Lots 1 and 2 in Dunhams subdivision in Varvels addition to Monticello Iowa. George W Mastin and Lillie E wife convey to Frederick E Mastin a deed for one dollar Lot 88 84 and 85 in Davidsons Third addition to Monticello with subject life estate reserved to grantors.
The 20th Amendment establishes that the vice president elect becomes president if the president elect dies before the term begins or fails to qualify. If that occurs the vice president elect acts as president until a qualified president takes office, and Congress may decide procedures if neither qualifies.
A new paratrooper technique reduces ankle fractures by keeping feet together on impact. Earlier in the war soldiers landed with feet about 18 inches apart. The change came from updated training to improve safety.
Monti history students host a forum discussing a National Service Act. Participants split on freedom, efficiency, labor needs, and potential dictatorship, with views from Naomi Hanken Don Newton Barbara Walker Ronald Benson Jim Seehusen Loren Freese Esther Young David Hamilton and Susan Stuhler.
American and World history students showcased notebooks and diverse projects. Don Zimmerman and Randy Ganfield earned special recognition for a Viking ship replica, while David Hamilton created a miniature guillotine torture set, an Iron Maiden, and a blood stained table.
The drive totals reach 3329.80 as of January 19 1945 with per grade contributions. Seventh grade 847.60 eighth grade 315.15 ninth grade 997.60 tenth grade 423.10 eleventh grade 859.86 twelfth grade 406.00.
Semester tests appear in new forms as the Commercial Law class staged a mock trial directed by Miss Virginia Rummel. Participants included Judge George Tobiason, Clerk Lester Schatz, Plaintiff Jerry Naylor, Defendant Mark Young, Plaintiff Lloyd Messerli, Defendant Ed Hemmer, with Helen Welter as witness. The jury comprised other class members. Prizes of war stamps went to top ticket sellers Marjorie Hoffman La Vonne Fluckiger Karl Behrends Bob Guyan Grant Adamson Marjorie Luett John Lubben Richard Dietiker and Dean Woolworth. Lois Clark wrapped up with a pep meeting for the West Liberty game.
The passage records humorous classroom exchanges and gossip among students and teachers dated December 28 1944. It mentions Mr Cohrt O Henry and Claire flashing a letter from Anamosa, girls beating boys 6 0 in history class, and various in hall observations including dances and faculty names.
The article discusses end of semester report cards and their impact on students. It urges disappointed students to improve study habits and encourages diligent learners to keep up the effort, hoping for more positive moods when next grades are issued.
Patriotism runs high as Monti's first graders collect 245 pounds of paper to support the war effort. Kindergarteners visit the post office to learn its function and plan to build one. Fourth grade welcomes Dixie Lee Bell. group helps celebrate Donald Claus's birthday. Sixth graders host a party and welcome back Mrs Luscaleet. substitute Mrs Grossheim had filled in.
The Monti calendar lists a Jan. 23 home basketball game against McKinley. A Jan. 26 away game against Mt. Vernon follows. A Jan. 29 Junior Class Party is planned, with the NHS Initiation on Jan. 31.
A Montii student Denia McCurdy promotes the March of Dimes fund raising drive to fight infantile paralysis also called polio. The appeal notes Eddie Cantor originated the effort and urges community generosity to support cures and a better world.
Editors and staff list from Philomonte include Marilee Matthiessen Betty Jo Guyan associate editors Margaret Zimmerman and Margaret Con dit staff Lois Guyan Marjorie Thomas Donna Lea Heiken Jeanne Kaplan Donna McCurdy Charles Kreeb Ramona Hoffman Donna Aitchison Elizabeth Wilson Jene Peterson Leela Nachtrieb Louise Yorkster Susan Stubbannon Kathryn Ender JoAnn Schneider Typists Dot Read Audrey Podhaski Sally Otten.
State tests were a major concern for junior and senior normal training students the past week. The tests were taken on Saturday and Friday, January 18 and 19.
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