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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
1
A census analyst notes a shift from rural centers to defense industries as the war effort grows. If the trend continues, rural populations may shrink while city jobs lure young men with mechanical skills. Rising living costs in cities could slow overall population growth and delay marriages.
Jones County dairy producers favor promoting Iowa butter despite a one cent per pound levy for two weeks to fund publicity. The tax costs about 17 cents per cow but dairy product sales rose 12 percent, mirroring California orange promotion and boosting state brand awareness.
The article argues that Congress may pass the lease-lend bill soon and questions how it would affect the United States. Critics say it would grant the president powers rivaling a king, including seizing ships, aiding belligerents, and overruling laws, with Congress and the Supreme Court unable to block action once enacted.
Jones County lawmakers report Representative C F Shimanek has introduced a bill for Iowa license plates to be shaped like an ear of corn to promote the state as a tourist and advertising aid. The idea echoes precedents in Tennessee and other states with varied shapes and slogans.
Wyoming voters defeated a proposal to grant a 20 year franchise to Iowa Electric by a tally of 144 to 136 with 281 ballots cast of 400 possible. The lengthy item heads a diverse local page with church, school, and community notices and events.
Lighthearted campus column notes a mock prize for a prison song and teases Bob Greene and Clark Gable style fanfare. It riffs on campus jokes about geometry sophomores, love advice booths, lockers, and lost and found items with playful wordplay and dated humor.
Track season begins with a large squad including much of last year’s team. Coach Moore notes unusually eager players who want to start practice before basketball ends. Bad weather and gym occupancy hinder outdoor and floor practice, but optimism remains high.
The sophomore English class taught by Miss Hudson elected new officers last Friday for a six week term. Milton Harms was named president, Kathleen Adams demerit taker, Lavern Nagel secretary, Ruth Hoffman sergeant at arms, and Dean Clause door keeper.
The School Masters' club, comprising men teachers from the nine Jones County schools, will hold its annual meeting in Monticello on March 19. A gymnasium physical education demonstration precedes the session, featuring tumbling boxing fencing and various year round activities. Parents students and the public are invited to attend.
The FFA boys and the Young Farmers met last Thursday evening. They opened with gym basketball followed by erosion control pictures shown in the agriculture room by the CCC camp. A group discussion concluded the session.
Monticello girls drop final game 23 to 14 against Buck Creek last Friday night. They trailed 8-5 at halftime, then Buck Creek widened the gap in the second half and held the lead through the final horn.
The Buck Creek girls played their last game Friday and show promise for next year with only one senior. Managers Gene Walker and Dick West dedicate time at the school, staying late as the boys practice. A Mount Vernon upset energized Monti fans, while a looming semifinal with Franklin High School could lead to an undefeated tournament run.
An Iowa Highway patrolman conducted school eye tests for about half the enrollments at the community building. He examined up to twenty children's eyes per hour and the remaining students are scheduled for future examinations.
The school band enjoyed a screening of First Chair presented by Conn Instrument Co. last Monday. The film illustrated how poor instruments affect a skilled musician with scenes from the factory shown as well.
The Triem club held its first meeting for new members on February 26. One additional applicant joined, bringing total membership to 35. The program featured magic squares number tricks and optional illusions. A leaflet on optional illusions drawn by Jack Stuhler was shown. The program was run by Keith Wahl, Robert Bohiken and Robert Balster.
True to their word the junior losers of the magazine sale treated the winners to a party Monday night at 7:30 in the gym. Students played games such as Three Deep Last Couple Out and Winkum. Refreshments included ice cream cake jello and hot chocolate.
The Sophomores held a skating party last Wednesday February 27 from 5 30 to 7 80. Chaperoned by Mr Moore and Miss Hudson. Several other teachers attended as guests.
Grade six pupils study Scandinavian countries in geography and create posters. Elizabeth Brokhaur moved up to the third grade from rural status, and Betty Joan Aldrich was transferred in the report.
Second grade pupils make health posters while third graders design originals. The class just completed their third diaries and Dwane Darrow, a second grade pupil, was moved to a country school. Express Want Ads bring results.
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