11 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
1
Guest Editorial urges public church attendance as essential to sustain freedom democracy and justice. War demands spiritual preparation and moral strength. those who skip church undermine collective ideals and weaken victory efforts.
Congressman Henry O. Talle defends Iowa’s lead in national literacy, citing Washington Post misprint corrections and a May 29 Office of Government Reports data update. He credits teachers, school boards, and the state department of public instruction for Iowa’s longstanding education achievements.
Gladys Schmitt wins $1,000 prize for first novel depicting realistic youth issues. The 700 page The Gates of Aulis follows siblings Carl and Ellie Hasselmann in a Pittsburgh like town with Ellie an artist and Paul a sociology teacher. Schmitt, wife of a composer, lives on Long Island and edited Scholastic Magazine.
Opinions praise Iowa Republicans for sweeping primary wins led by Governor Wilson and B A Hickenlooper. The column lauds unity, organization, and a clean fight, noting strong support across urban and rural areas and among printers and publishers in 90 counties.
A collection of editorials and satirical observations from multiple papers commenting on wartime effort morale rationing and public roles. Merciless humor and serious notes mix as editors discuss defense unity youth shortages and postwar challenges in a brisk crosspaper roundup.
A reader comment praises funds for maintaining schools and commends Iowa for its intelligent approach, noting the state serves as a model for others to follow.
Resignations and new positions mark a busy period as Georgia Miller leaves Monticello High for Freeport Illinois to teach English. A series of graduations, weddings, enlistments, and births fills the June pages, including several local honors and community happenings.
Castle Grove residents will observe Children's Day at Peniel chapel next Sunday with a program including songs prayers readings and solos led by Gordon Eberhart and David Cartano among others. A violent storm caused electrical damage across the area with shattered yard lights damaged wiring and burned fuses reported on several farms.
Richland residents hosted guests in the Lyle Hosford and O R Howie homes. Miss Janet Howie stayed with her mother Mrs. Alice Trowie. Lutheran ladies aid society held their annual guest meeting at the church. Families visited in the William Reade home near Onslow. Heavy rains damaged corn fields with washouts and buried stalks. Farmers Mutual reports over 30000 dollars in new business in about two weeks. The Idle Not club met with Mrs. C A McLaughlin with about 22 ladies and sugarless recipes exchanged. The Bible has been published in 919 languages and dialects.
A recipe for a ham and sweet potato roll using ground smoked ham pork cracker crumbs egg milk pepper and mashed sweet potatoes. Mix all ingredients except the potatoes then combine with the potatoes to form the roll. Easy to prepare and aims for a tasty dish.
Instructions describe spreading seasoned mashed potatoes on waxed paper to 6 by 10 inch sheet, rolling with meat, sealing final inch, baking at 360 F for 116 hours, and garnishing with pear halves and mint. Anomalous text fragments follow.
Joseph J. Acera a 31 year old former Chicago criminal convicted of torturing Elizabeth Cairns during a 1937 robbery is set for release on July 4 after a commutation by Governor Kraschel. He will leave the Anamosa State Reformatory after about four years and nine months, having originally faced a 20 year sentence split into two five year terms.
Mrs. W J Ritenour of Onslow shares multiple variations on a sugarless dessert built from milk marshmallows and whipped cream. The piece also offers a graham cracker crust, a gelatin-enriched filling, and serving suggestions, plus kitchen cleanup tips and spring salad guidance.
Eggs should be refrigerated as soon as gathered or purchased and kept cold until use. They absorb odors from fruits like oranges and lemons. Fruit kept in the fridge should be in closed containers. Egg shells are porous and moisture from ice can cause odor absorption. Washing eggs removes natural protective coating.
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