21 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
1
A former resident praises Monticello’s trees and elms and notes the town’s park as a prime summer spot. The park, also called the fair grounds, is in excellent shape with Rudy Winkler maintaining the grounds and golf course. Picnic tables accommodate large groups and church gatherings.
Propaganda in Japan limits warning about an imminent Allied invasion. Allies delay action to shift troops from Europe while Japan prepares civilian defense plans. Okinawa and monsoons shape the tempo as Java recapture hinges on the Borneo campaign and Allied use of forces.
The review praises C S Forester’s Commodore Hornblower as a strong new entry in the Hornblower series. It notes the setting amid Napoleonic era tensions with Riga and Russia, Hornblower’s promotion to commodore, and his duties in the North Sea diplomacy. Forester’s background as a former doctor and his recent naval writings are mentioned.
A compilation of editorials critiques on defense transportation fairness, wartime restrictions on youth programs, and postwar policy debates. It notes the Hawkeye Boys State program, summer youth conferences, and church events facing attendance limits, with editorials urging better roads and cautious tax use. It also cites opinions from Marshalltown Times-Republican, Knoxville Express, Sibley Tribune-Gazette, and Oskaloosa Herald.
The speaker argues real armies and defenses will deter enemies and cause grim expressions on commanders. It is suggested that Americans should monitor China and consider a tank-led push to capture Japanese territory on the Chinese mainland.
Center Junction features a Father’s Day gathering at the Lyman Thompson home with a cooperative noon dinner. Local residents and families, including the Kleinecks and Thompsons, join extended relatives for social visits and church youth activities.
Funeral services were conducted at the Sand Springs Immaculate Conception church for Harry Douglas Slauson 24 aviation ordnance mate second class U S N R killed in a bridge collision. Rev E J Becker officiated and burial was in Monticello. He was born July 29 1920 and survived by his parents three brothers and five sisters.
Obituary notices report Herman Paar age 83 of Hopkinton died in Dubuque after a long illness. Surviving children include Joann and Francis Paar of Dubuque and Donald Paar in the U S Army. Funeral at Nativity church in Dubuque. burial at Mount Calvary. Also notes the death of Mrs Ben Kurth 88 near Hopkinton and Augusta Gienapp born in Germany who lived in the River Valley.
Dispatch from Paris by G E Whitehead describes postwar life in the city. He notes crowds of American soldiers and workers, high prices, a thriving black market, and a city seen as beautiful yet tainted by wartime deceit and displacement.
Iowa State home economists urge homemakers to avoid oven canning and use water bath or pressure canners to reduce accidents. They cite pressure canners as safer when used per manufacturer directions and note steam valve care as key. Water bath risks arise from overpacking jars, boiling dry canners, and tight lids. leave space, vent steam, and use tongs.
Ayprew California and surrounding residents share visits and travel updates. Roscoe Ayprew spent time with parents Mr and Mrs A Loop in Ayprew. Donald Joseph Ament from Hopkinston goes to Fort Snelling for induction into the armed forces. Family gatherings mark Fathers Day with visits to Mr and Mrs Barney Juergens and others. U Go Go club hosts at Gladys Hucker’s home with program on flags and notable readings. Raymond Joseph returns from Beaver Falls after the death of Dr E K Patton at Geneva College.
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