Iowa legislature nears April adjournment with major appropriations
The fortyninth Iowa general assembly moves toward an early final adjournment while passing large appropriation bills totaling about 83 million dollars for 1941 1943. Reform efforts trimmed readings and petitions while committees shift to budget focus and potential future limits.
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Stick With Your Trade Succeeding in Sales Takes Five Calls
A trade publication notes sales success rises with persistence. In a survey, 50 percent quit after one call, 25 percent after the second, and 12.5 percent after the third, while about 60 percent of five call pitches convert when the item costs more than pocket change. The piece suggests patience for prospects and concludes some readers may mimic Dagwood by slipping into humor as a caution.
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Dagwood
Bible Remains Top Seller Despite Decline in Fiction
A census by the U S Commerce Department shows fiction output fell 50 percent from 1937 to 1939, with total books down 9 percent. In contrast Bible publications surged with 2.3 million complete Bibles and 7.9 million Testament portions, underscoring strong religious demand across languages.
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United States Department of Commerce
Farmers Fight Iowa Bill Forcing Butter Price Markups
Eastern Iowa farmers and butter producers oppose a proposed Iowa Legislature measure labeled unfair trade practices act they say would force retailers to mark up butter 8 to 10 percent harming sales and raising living costs for lower and middle income families. They warn higher prices would lower consumption and push consumers to poorer substitutes while widening the gap between what customers pay and what farmers receive.
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Iowa
Farm Bureau
National Federation
Are You Guilty of Aiding The Epidemic of Left Turn Accidents
A public safety warning cites Iowa tabulations showing numerous crashes caused by faulty left turns. It notes recent major incidents near Council Bluffs with injuries and urges readers to follow safety steps to save lives.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Monticello Students Stage Farmington Play Tuesday
Seven area high schools enter the Jones County Play Festival with Monticello presenting the one act comedy Thank You Doctor on Tuesday March 18 at 7:30. The plot centers on a pearl necklace mix up and a straight jacket scene at Dr Gurney's office with Wilma Yount leading as Mrs Lester and a full cast and stage crew listed.
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Miss James
Sheriff's Office
James Nelson
Jones County
Monticello
Wyoming High School
Jewel
Gurney
Norman Lester
Wilma Yount
Wilma Doris Yount
Mrs. Lester
Chuck Ross
Dick West
Kathleen Adams
Billy Marsh
Betty Clark
John Messerli
Delores Yossi
Ralph Bender
Wally Schneider
Betty Podhaski
Several Lettermen Return For Track
A large track squad forms with eight lettermen back led by cocaptains Ray Behrends and Les Leggett. Returning athletes include Nick Clement pole vault Les Leggett 440 yard dash Marvin Seehusen mile relay and open 440 yard dash Ray Behrends mile relay and open half mile Jim Bone high jump Habber Hogan hurdles and short dashes Dick Mardorf pole vault and high jump Paul Frank mile relay and open mile. First meet on March 31 at Iowa City.
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Nick Clement
Les Leggett
Marvin Seehusen
Ray Behrends
Jim Bone
Habber Hogan
Dick Mardorf
Paul Frank
Iowa City
G A A Edges Them In Close Intermural Final
The G A A girls win the intermural final 12 to 7 over Them. Championship players include Mary Miner Betty Ot ten Carlene Stahlberg with wards Betty Podhaski Wilma Yount June Wright. Ninth grade Blue Jays beat eighth grade Warriors for consolation. other teams Philomonte and Band competed.
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Mary Miner
Betty Otten
Carlene Stahlberg
Betty Podhaski
Wilma Yount
June Wright
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Philomonte
Band
Bowling Party Held By Philomonte Staff
The Philomonte staff and reporters held a bowling party last Monday. Beginners joined as they learned, with Paul Marsh, George Coxsee, and Johnny Messerli scoring 164, 162, and 155. After bowling, attendees returned to the school for supper and games.
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Philomonte
Paul Marsh
George Coxsee
Johnny Messerli
Monte Calendar District Basketball Tourney and Play Festival
The Monte calendar lists a district basketball tournament from March 12 to 15 and a county one act play festival on March 12 to 13 in Wyoming. Local schools and venues host games and performances across the dates.
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Wyoming
Skits From Plays Provide Fun for Wyoming Class
Advanced speech class members not in the cast staged scenes from two three acts and one one act play. Skits from Moonshine, What a Life, and Big Hearted Herbert delighted participants and spectators. Celery and pie during Big Hearted Herbert offended some, while brother Paul kept eating with gusto.
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Wyoming
Herbert
Wally
Ralph
Brother Paul
Monti High Students Attend All State Band and Chorus Festival
Four Monti High pupils depart Saturday morning for Des Moines to join the All State Band and Festival. The massed band and chorus rehearse through Sunday and Monday with a Monday night concert. Arline Balster George Coxsee and Gail Huibregtse play in the band and Mary Lou Luett sings in the chorus.
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Monti High
Des Moines
Arline Balster
George Coxsee
Gail Huibregtse
Mary Lou Luett
Possibilities Bright For Baseball Season At Monti High
Monti High expects a strong 1941 baseball season led by captain Bob Siebels with nine returning lettermen. Key pitchers include Siebels Chuck Ross and Jim Bone. infielders Stan Schrader Jim Bone Bob Liddy Paul Bender Bud Bader. outfielders Siebels Ross Kenny Sheppard and R Bender. Newcomers Jack Beeks Lawrence Rieken Gene Walker vie for spots. Olive Nagel and Bud Bader contribute arts and writing efforts.
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Monti High
Emil Klumpar
Dick Holub
Monte High
Bob Siebels
Siebels
Chuck Ross
Jim Bone
Jim
Stan Schrader
Bob Liddy
Paul Bender
Bud Bader
Ross
Kenny Sheppard
R. Bender
Jack Beeks
Lawrence Rieken
Gene Walker
America
Dr Draper Speaks To Monti High Students On Vocation
Dr Draper visited Monti High Thursday and spoke with students in groups about choosing a vocation and personal problems they might face. His suggestions were considered very helpful.
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Dr. Draper
Monti
Monti Hi
Notable Effort by Dispirited Team After Loss to Franklin
The 1941 basketball squad, reduced by the absence of a key player, showed grit against Franklin, earning praise for heart and determination. Coach Klumpar previews a tougher baseball schedule with Davenport under new lights, while track and spring athletic turnout promise a strong season. rivals Monti and Anamosa receive lively local attention.
Coach worried over sled sliding notes in school sports night
The passage notes worry from the coach about activities last Monday night. It mentions basketball players having pictures taken and a claim that cameras were not broken but players endured punishment. It describes sliding practice proposed for baseball boys but no one attended, with sliding only done with sleds.
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Franklin
Basketeers
Pictures Are Typed By Student Typists
Numerous students show interest in typewriting designs reproduced from small published copies. Bob Liddy’s designs draw attention with works like Mistress Mary watering flowers and a sail boat. Junior Heath and Kenneth Sheppard craft Independence Hall and the Statue of Liberty.
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Bob Liddy
Bob
Mary
Junior Heath
Independence Hall
Kenneth Sheppard
Jim Howie
Lester Monk
Mr. Shannon
Students invited to view art designs in typing room
Interested readers may visit the typing room to view artistic designs before or after school, with access available to all who wish to see the display.
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