13 Jun 1946
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
1
The piece urges giving Iowa Training School for Boys under Supt. Fred N. Cooper a fair chance amid criticism. It notes staff shortages and aging facilities, defends firm discipline for inmate safety, and warns against politicizing the school while seeking rehabilitation for troubled youths.
The Monticello High School 60 member band wowed attendees at the Eastern Iowa Music Festival in Cedar Rapids and earned an invitation to perform in Des Moines for the Centennial. The Monticello Lions Club voted to cover all travel expenses, and the City Council scheduled seven park concerts starting June 16. Professor Alvin Edgar praised the band after a day of coaching at Iowa State College noting a dramatic improvement.
The piece urges moving beyond sentiment to meaningful action in memory of fallen soldiers. It calls for personal effort to improve the world so future generations need not mourn, stressing work toward peace and practical service over hollow words.
A critical opinion from the Oskaloosa Tribune Press laments ongoing demoralization in the United States due to labor laws and industrial conflict. The piece decries incalculable monetary losses and erosion of global respect, urging intelligent action on domestic problems.
The Northwood Anchor notes reports attributed to J Edgar Hoover claim unprecedented juvenile delinquency and a shift in life stages from childhood through youth to adult life, with a wary warning of social speeding into modern highs and finance.
The article notes that the first automobile sale occurred in 1896. It states that about 90 million cars and trucks have been produced in the United States, forming a modern four billion dollar industry, with over 30 million vehicles currently in use on 1.4 million miles of paved highways.
A Charles City Press note argues the human race faces its supreme test of intelligent cooperation. It warns that failing to seize this chance for friendly humane development may foreclose another opportunity for ages.
A Newton man claims tardiness costs the nation about one million hours daily as people miss expected meeting start times. He argues punctual attendance would save time and productivity across sectors.
The Hucksters by Frederic Wakeman examines the power of advertising agencies sponsors and radio executives. Vic Norman battles tyrannical Beautee Soap head Old Man Evans while navigating the temptations of the industry.
Joyce Otten, a bride of the week, was honored Friday at a miscellaneous shower in Scotch Grove school gym. More than a hundred guests attended as Mrs. L Himebaugh led a short program, with gifts presented under rationing rules. Community members from Scotch Grove and nearby areas participated in the event and refreshments followed.
Onslow records multiple weddings and engagements including Herta Gutzeit wed June 8 in Davenport Lutheran church to Charles Beatty with 35 relatives attending. Carmen Jean Ingwersen engaged to Roy G. Miehe. Joyce Otten married Ralph Paulsen Jr. at Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church. Community updates cover illness, travel, and 4-H Rally Day set for June 13 at Onslow high school.
The Iowa Poll finds 52 percent view Russia as seeking world dominance rather than protection, 75 percent back UN Security Council action against Franco in Spain, and strong support for a 25 year Allied pledge to keep troops in Germany. Byrnes earns generally positive ratings for handling foreign affairs.
On June 4 1852 John Bender plowed the first furrow in Madison township Jones county Iowa on the farm later owned by his son in law James French a mile west of Wyoming on highway 64 Descendants have gathered since 1912 for a picnic and program at the French farm a granite monument replaces an earlier stone inscription notes the event The 1946 gathering included 62 attendees led by Bender's descendant Roy French and other relatives and neighbors.
Kath erine Bauman of Dakota City reports her 14 year old cat fears mice creating comic misfortune for the pet. The remark implies the animal endures a dog like life as a result of this unusual fear.
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