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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
1
A Jones county soldier in North Africa writes from the front about shortages in rationed candy coffee and meals, noting no complaint as he acknowledges the war. He urges civilians to consider his sacrifices and compare them to their own during wartime.
A Monticello town opinion argues teens prefer self organized recreation over adult plans. It cites Moline youth leading clean up efforts and warns against supervision, curfews, and underage pool playing, urging focus on study and responsible hours.
English novelist Miss Robertson continues wartime writing and fiction with The Signpost set in a small Irish village. The book follows Bridie and Sean as outsiders Tom Fairburn and Denyse bring change, while local figures like Father Keith and the loan shark Gambeen shape the village fate.
A digest from several papers notes strong-boxed War Bonds as hedge against debt and inflation while many own bonds. It warns real estate investment risks postwar taxes for bond holders and cites the sentiment that government debt should be shared.
Burlington Hawk Eye Gazette asserts editors publish news to inform readers. Knoxville Express quips that wartime reality and whisky shortages reveal war is a serious business and affects everyday life.
The proposal argues stricter curfews will keep youths off streets past midnight and shift responsibility to parents to enforce at home, reducing public disturbances and helping maintain order.
Opinion column notes the Iowa State Department of Agriculture broke record collections in 1943 exceeding half a million dollars and outlines divisions and funding. It reports seven Iowa hemp factories closed after one season, with $2.35 million in plant costs abandoned and 14 to operate in 1944, part of a nationwide trend totaling about $9.8 million in idle facilities.
The text states the cheapest method to lime an acid soil is to spread lime on the meadow the year it is to be plowed.
From 10 20 and 24 years ago items include deaths births marriages and anniversaries in Monticello and surrounding areas. Postmaster changes medical procedures school and legion events are noted along with weather and a car accident. Names places and dates anchor a montage of community life across years.
Miss Margie Windsor headlined Scotch Grove Woman’s Community club’s inaugural gathering at the Nelson and Eilers home. Esther Sinclair accompanied with renditions of God Bless America and American Prayer amid a We Are Proud reading. President W. B. Clark and Mrs. Lacock led the business session. illness kept guest speaker Mrs. Fraser of Monticello and Mrs. Oltman away.
Principal Shannon announces weekly dances at Monti High to improve school spirit and dancing skills. Limited gym space moves events to the lunch room with a host class inviting a guest class. A donated record collection fuels the fun, with refreshments proposed to fund future dances.
Eighteen junior and senior girls started a junior home nursing course meeting Mondays at the library. Instructors Mrs. Oscar York and Mrs. William Tuetken guide lessons on bed making, patient care, vital signs, and waste bag preparation. A 30 hour practicum heads to certificates with nutrition talk by Mrs. Yerkes.
A quirky school column recalls Chappie’s sideburns, round-lotus lockets on girls, and a Leap Year Maiden’s Prayer for a rich son in law. Jests about FFA oyster stew, Model A cars, Miss Lauderdale’s humor, and Frankie’s singing charm unfold in a breezy exchange from the school’s social section.
The Spiritual and Emotional Needs of the Individual was discussed by Rev William Grossheim and Rev Glenn McMichael at the PTA meeting held Thursday evening. Vice President Mrs William Corbin presided in the president's absence. pool fund committee announced with McMichael as chairman and members Skelley Sutherland Stuhler and Bone.
The Mohawks, winners of the annual rodent contest sponsored by the FFA, were guests at an oyster stew in the school house Wednesday evening. The Jay Hawks, the losers, entertained in their honor with a basketball game in the gym following supper.
Editorial argues for a youth recreation center to curb loafing and provide a safe gathering space after games. It notes low curfew need, student enthusiasm, parental support, and a committee led by students with adult supervision to regulate hours conduct and operation.
Community questions about a youth center show broad support. Students and parents express enthusiasm, saying a center would provide safe, supervised fun and keep youth out of trouble. Some note parental concerns about hosting. others urge timely action to open a gathering place for teens.
Kindergarten students Sharon Zubler Janis Reyner Lavern McCormick Sonja Morning Lynn Marie Marsh and Bruce Appleby observed their birthdays last week in class. The note lists the names and mentions a student Misa Frakisenburg.
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