Plan to Vote in the June 5 Primary Narrowed Contests
Jones county voters urged to participate in the June 5 Iowa primary. The editorial notes contests on the Republican ticket for governor lieutenant governor and auditor of state plus a U S Senate race and a state treasurer race. It endorses Robert Blue for governor G W Hunt for lieutenant governor Chet B Akers for auditor and Henry O Talle for Congress. It also mentions C F Shimanek as a Monticello candidate for county attorney and states voters should decide independently.
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Jones County
Iowa
Congress
Washington
United States
The
Express
Monticello
C. F. Shimanek
Robert Blue
G. W. Hunt
Chet B. Akers
Henry O. Talle
Government Foreign Policies Should Promote Cooperation
The League of Women Voters urges bipartisan pledges to advance U S international cooperation. It calls for recognizing America’s role in world affairs, leading in cooperation, joining a permanent international organization, and agreeing to joint military action to deter future aggression.
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League of Women Voters
United States
Chicago
America
Reading and Writing by E Seaver and R McKown
This piece discusses H E Bates’s novel Fair Stood the Wind for France a June Book of the Month selection about four airmen behind enemy lines and a French family aiding them. It also notes Bates’s RAF service and his other works and shares a Dutch skating anecdote from David Cornet de Jong with a grandmother who turns to cycling in old age.
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France
H. E. Bates
Italy
O'Connor
Franklin
Francoise
Bor
English Midlands
R.A.F
Royal Air Force
Holland
David Cornet de Jong
David
Exile Proposal and War Reflections Across Newspapers
A compilation of editorials contrasts postwar exile ideas for Nazis, wartime sacrifice, and political forecasts. It notes Roosevelt and Wallace as Democrats and Dewey and Warren as Republicans, questions sales taxes during wartime, and lampoons a future ice cream without cream prophecy.
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Burlington
Hawkeye-Gazette
Roosevelt
Wallace
Dewey
Warren
Wahpeton
N. Dak
Farmer-Globe
Postwar Policy Calls for Cooperative Global Solutions
A fragment advocates nation cooperation on political, social, and economic issues, urging relief and reconstruction in liberated or Axis countries, currency stabilization, air commerce, and postwar shipping. It also pledges that the United States will maintain a tariff policy that promotes international trade.
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United States
Iowa Poll Maps Shifts in Roosevelt Dewey Support
The Iowa Poll shows Republicans leading in general preference with 44.59 percent for a win by Dewey and 31.9 for Roosevelt among all voters, while undecided and other categories shape a tight race. Regional gaps appear with farm and town voters favoring Republicans, cities less so, and undecided votes influencing projections.
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City Town Farm
Ceee Eee Eae
Willkie
Towa
Roosevelt
Dewey
Lowa
Europe
Iowa
Army Trains 174 Men in New Electrical Director M9
A unique 174 soldier detachment at Frankford arsenal trains to install and maintain the M9 electrical director. Col. Brackett notes half are college-trained with backgrounds at RCA, Western Electric, Kodak and more. Soldiers march from Longfellow school to the arsenal for daily drills at 3:30 PM civil time.
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Army
Army Ordnance Field Service
Frankford Arsenal
Philadelphia
Col
M. A. Brackett
Ordnance Department
Army Service Forces
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Proving Ground
Illinois
Ordnance
Longfellow Public School
Longfellow School
Back the Attack Buy More Than Before War Loan Message
The editor calls on readers to exceed prior War Bond purchases as the Fifth War Loan ends July 8. He warns of shame if the community falls short and urges action at work and home to support servicemen in the invasion hour.
Real Estate Transfers in Wyoming and Anamosa Iowa Ledger
Real estate transfers listed include Edmund H. Miller to Victor A. Miller with Lot 76 Varvels add Monticello. Marian Hale and Florence Hale to Thomas Hogan. H. H. Soper to Degsie and Clarence Boyer cemetery deed. W. H. DeMoss and Viola to Robert W. and Ruth E. Mearman joint tenants. Dillon Snyder to Martien Snyder. and Ingwersen to Morse with extensive railroad and Lot descriptions. Pedestrian language notes use of many dates and parcel specifics.
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Edmund H. Miller
Victor A. Miller
Varvel
Monticello
Marian A
Florence L. Hale
Thomas Wi Hogan
Oakland
Anamosa
H. H. Soper
Degsie
Clarence Boyer
W. HE. DeMoss
Viola
Robert W
Ruth E. Mearmant
Wyoming
Iowa
Dillon Snyder
Martien Snyder
C & NW
C & N. W. Railroad
Erne H. Ingwersen
William N
Mabel A. Morse
Bronson’s
Monti Hi School History Under Superintendent Boyd Shannon
The article recalls Boyd Shannon’s 16 years as Monti Hi superintendent succeeding Clyde I Bixler. It covers 1929 staffing of 98 teachers and 419 students, early grid season wins, fashion debates, a loud explosion mystery later traced to seniors, a 1930 football victory, and the formation of the National Athletic Scholarship Society. It notes publications, enrollment highs, state Brain Derby rankings, and principal line including Miss Specht and J Edward Heiserman.
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A. B. Grimes
Monti Hi
Philomonte
Clyde I. Bixler
Hattie Specht
Monti
Lisbon Hi WA
Galena
Ilinois
Glee Club
Leo Marmis
Ray Smith
Olin
Wyoming
National Athletic Scholarship Society
Dante Reichart
Charles Eby
Howard McLaughlin
Eugene Rodman
Marion Balster
Billy Stickford
Harry Matthiessen
Milton Langer
Tim George
James Rickless
Mabel McVay
Hilomonte
Roy Moore
Tyrone Power
Alice Faye
Mont
Iowa
Boyd Shannon
Physica Protogees
Bethel Merrill
Government
Monti High
Grimes
Miss Specht
J. Edward Heiserman
Minard Stout
Philomonte Dedicates Issue To Supt Arch B Grimes
The Monticello High School year ends as Philomonte dedicates its last 1944 45 edition to Supt Arch B Grimes who served sixteen years. He came to Monticello in 1928 from Maynard and was recently elected Boone public schools city superintendent. The Grimes family Becky Jan Tom and Nancy join in best wishes.
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Philomonte
Arch B. Grimes
Grimes
Monticello
Monti High
Maynard
Boone Public Schools
Mrs. Grimes
Becky
Jan
Tom
Nancy
Monti High Names Valedictorian and Honor Students
Monti High School honors the class of 1944 during commencement week with valedictorian Jacquelyn McCurdy and salutatorian Pauline Tobiason. McCurdy holds a 95.76 percent average. Tobiason 95.15 percent. Other honorees include Abigail Banghart, Lois Barrack, Alanine Havliček, Gail Huibregtse, Lois Kehren, Audrey McDonald, John McNeilly, Geraldine Schoon, and Romain Welter.
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Jacquelyn McCurdy
W. L. McCurdy
Pauline Tobiason
Henry Tobiason
Abigail Banghart
Lois Barrack
Alanine Havlichek
Gail Huibregtse
Lois Kehren
Audrey McDonald
John McNeilly
Geraldine Schoon
Romain Welter
Mr Grimes Tells Monti Memories As Shannon Takes Post
Monti High prepares a welcome for Boyi Shannon who becomes Monticello schools superintendent. Shannon, a Monti High alumnus, earned a science degree from the University of Iowa and a master's from Iowa. He has served as science department head and high school principal before assuming the new duties.
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Monti High
Boyi
Shannon
University of Iowa
Iowa
Monticello
Class of 1944 Feted At Alumni Banquet
Alumni banquet May 26 honored the class of 1944 at the community building. Mother Goose and her train led a retrospective program with Miriam Lovell as toastmaster. C J Matthiessen spoke as class president and various performances and readings followed by dancing.
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Mother Goose
Alumi
Communi
Whi
Moth Goose
Donald Sutherland
Mother Goos
Miriam Lovell
Lpence Rieken
C. J. Matthiessen
Jaxine Lange
Bo Peep
Tom Tucker
John McNeilly
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Hitler
Ames Tribune
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Treasury
Wendell L. Willkie
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Jowans
Dewey Verveves
Roosevelt W
Blue
Ronsevelt O
Dewey Voce
Reese
American Telephone and Telegraph Company of America
Amercan Car and Foundry Company
American Bridge Company
Radio Corporation of America
R. Hoe and Company
Western Electric Company
Eastman Kodak Company
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Electric Boat Company
Messerschmidt
Brackett
Monticello High School
Supt. Grimes
Mr. Grimes
Manti
Margaret Condit
Seavace
Phyllis Null Per
Jane Stuhler
Veenne Creer
Lorraine Bud Reese
Audrey Oltma Mny
Robert Guyan Vee
Richard Sutherland
Vee
Marilyn Landis
Charles Kreech Ae
Marileigh Clark
Tae
Richard Pattergon
Marjory Luett Oenee
George Tobiason
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Mary Alice Wilcox
Richard Bonnel Teeeseee
Doris Zimmerman
LaVern Rickels
Mary Freese Teeter
Raymond Nulleeeee
Betty Jo Guya Farie Kra Thiveeeeee
Robert Veitch
Baeevee
Hees
George Stuhler Tee
Ruth Pinkerton
Alice Clark Crest
Donna Aitchison
Arilee Matthiessen
Betty Lou Vernon Veeees
Janis Mes Tere
ORB
Elfrieda Origie
Dorothy Rieken
James Seehusen
Cone
Joanne Schmidt
Jeannie Kaplan
Paul Seehusen
Audrey Podhask Tree
Donna McCurdy
Teeeess
Susan Stuhler
Arlene Kuhns
Arthur Geaije Leola Nachtrieb
John McNeilly Tres
Audrey Schrader Reese
James Matthie Teeeeey
Orothy Hinrichs Teree
Burton Klitzker
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Maire
Abjail
Delphia Balg
Alane Havliche Shetraane
Claire Rover Nees Ormo
Arlene Hayen
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