Ward Barnes Master Editor Answers Final Editorial
Ward Barnes, a renowned Iowa master editor, died after a long career shaping Eagle Grove’s newspaper and community voice. He funded his path from farm boy to state university, taught as a schoolteacher, then led with plain language and civic energy, earning the Iowa Press Association presidency and the title Monster Editor for devoted public service.
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Ward Barnes
Iowa
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Eegle Grove
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Lowe Press Association
Sex Offenders Should Be Segregated Says Expert
Kerry Hoffman state glienist of lines argues sex criminals cannot be cured and may reoffend after release. He cites cases of murder by sex offenders and urges confining offenders in institutions until permanently cured, noting rare successful rehabilitation and ongoing danger to society.
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Kerry Hoffman
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Creminais
Massachusetts
G I Opportunities Prove Constructive In Monticello
Ex G I s in Monticello take government funded education or on the job training with the aim of securing skilled work. Veterans with college experience show strong academics, married men leading, younger veterans trailing. World War I cohorts earned little and faced uncertain futures, while current programs emphasize practical training for valued, societal work.
Learn About Communists Warns Citizens in Waverly Notice
In a Waverly Independent and Republican piece the Northwood Anchor reports a plan for a neighborhood welcome party in late March and warns readers to scrutinize new renters. The article notes rising local paper prices and outlines concerns about communist influence and group targeting.
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Waverly
Northwood
Towa
Worth
Angositer siege and Ernie's narrow escape amid wreckage
Report describes Ernie facing a German bombardment near Angositer as a waterfront wall is struck by shellfire. He survives with minor injuries after toppled masonry and debris crush his bed while others flee. The piece also touches on wartime journalism and rising newspaper costs.
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Angositer
Walla
Bern
Ila
Withers
Ernie
Iowa Senate weighs board of control reform this session
The Iowa Senate opens debate on reforming the board of control after rejecting Gov Blue's plan to abolish it. Proposals include three executive directors under a three-member board and a seven-member part time board with a supervisor and three administrators.
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Iowa
Iowa Senate
Senate
Robert D. Blue
Board of Control
Iowa Legislative Council
American Legion Auxiliary
State Board of Education
Eldora
Monticello merchants and oddities in town life
A Monticello column comments on local advertising, store openings, a new green black and white floor at Clayt Palmer’s, and a one day closing record. It notes Allis-Chalmers Shells story about marketing limits, a fatal tree accident near Alta, a cat named Diana stealing peanuts, and Clarke County’s record hog price at Osceola.
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Monticello
Clayt
Palmer
Allis-Chalmers
Alta
Mr. Johnson
Diana
Bertram Brown
Indianola
Franklyn Brown
Legg
Man Hides Name as He Flees With Six Gilts
In Bremer county a man using a fictitious name led six purebred gilts away with help from fellow buyers. He and the animals vanished and have not been heard from since. Also reported, High Mules Ernest Fossler of Quimby led a sale with a $800 span of three and four year old mules bought by a Missouri showman for summer fairs. In Albert City a man named Richard Johnson was killed by a tree.
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Bremer County
Ernest Fossler
Quimby
Omaha
Missouri
Albert City
Richard Johnson
Longevity of Fish Species Shocks Researchers
The article notes that some salmon may live to 100 years and certain carp can reach ages around 150 years, highlighting remarkable lifespans in fish biology.
G A A Holds First Play Day at Monticello
The Monticello G A A hosted three neighboring schools Manchester Marion and Anamosa for its first play day. Participants enjoyed a basketball tournament free throw contest and BB games with prizes, while others danced sang and played games. A noon meal featured sack lunches and ice cream with school songs and skits after lunch.
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Monticello G.A.A
Monte
Manchester
Marion
Anamosa
Monti G.A.A
Seniul
Five Committees Form Banquet Planning for Juniors
The Junior-Senior Banquet on May 9 spurred committee selections. Invitation led by Clara Kehren with Bob Lubben Marvin Jacobs and Betty Craig. Program chaired by Donna Aitchison with Duane Slauson Phyllis Cox and Bob First. Decoration led by Carlene Winkler with Bob Veitch Mifred Claus Elizabeth Wilson Audrey Egger John Hein Bob Hein. Theme chaired by Betty Vernon with Luett and Bernice Schmidt. Food chaired by Elfrieda Behrens with Lucre tia Fairbanks Vera Null and Jean man Albert Heiken and Mildred Rieniets.
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Clara Kehren
Bob Lubben
Marvin Jacobs
Betty Craig
Donna Aitchison
Duane Slauson
Phyllis Cox
Bob First
Carlene Winkler
Bob Veitch
Mifred Claus
Elizabeth Wilson
Audrey Egger
John Hein
Bob Hein
Betty Vernon
Luett and
Bernice Schmidt
Elfrieda Behrens
Lucretia Fairbanks
Vera Null
Jean Man
Albert Heiken
Mildred Rieniets
Second Band Concert Set For Friday in High School Auditorium
The second band concert in a trio will be held Friday March 22 in the high school auditorium. The program features lively pieces including Gremlin Bail Hungarian Fantasy Salute to Sousa and Stars and Stripes Forever with several soloists small groups and a drum ensemble. This is one of several groups to perform in their last concert before preliminary contest.
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Sousa
Ag Boys Attend John Deere Day at Monti Theatre
All Ag. boys attended the John Deere Day program at the Monti Theatre Friday afternoon March 7. Three educational and one entertainment film were shown and prizes awarded. The group praised the Bob Burns animal film and ordered much of the seed potatoes offered by the chapter.
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Monti Theatre
Bob Burns
Seniors lead sophomores on semester honor roll
The seniors head the list with twenty two honorees and sophomores follow with seventeen. Girls outnumber boys fifty one to eighteen for a total of sixty nine. Seventh Grade.
Monti High Seniors Feature Diverse Interests and Futures
A group of Monti High seniors from Montie High includes Laura Mae Feltes planning nursing, Marie Yossi active in G A A and FVH A with Homemaking as a favorite, and Harvey Tapken focused on agriculture in F F A. Others like Loren Freese, Pearl Brokaw, Dorothy Griffith, Merie Aldrich, and Phyllis C share varied activities from drama to music, with futures ranging from science and teaching to military service and unknown destinations.
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Montie High
Hopkinton
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Monti High
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Harvey Tapken
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Dorothy Griffith
FHLA
Dorothy
Cedar Rapids
Merie
Aldrich
Sam
Japan
Philippines
Merle
Mount Vernon Presents Play A Kiss In The Barn
Mount Vernon junior and senior high schools enjoyed a morning auditorium presentation by Mount Vernon pupils under the Student Councils. The melodrama set in the 1900s told of a man testing his wife, opening with freshman girls performing two vocal numbers. Several Mount Vernon High students plan future programs, and the Philomonte staff thanks the Mount Vernon students for a swell program.
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Fourth Grade Easter Decor Images and Ice Cream Treats
Third graders craft Easter bunny pictures while Bob Morey brings ice cream bars for a birthday treat. Linda Hartman leads the fourth grade spelling contest with Judy Podlaski and others high in points. John Fagan’s team close behind. New student Mary Ellen Stilford joins fifth grade as dental care film entertains grades one to six.
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Bob Morey
Linda Hartman
Judy Podlaski
Allen Shelley
Neena Brokaw
John Fagan
Max Dirks
Carl Egger
Mary Ellen Stilford
Kilroy Attends Trigonometry Class With Kilroy
Richard opens the door to Kilroy entering Mrs Ross trigonometry class. Fourteen pupils study right triangles with sin cos and tan using logarithms while Kilroy gawks at the pages and exclaims awe at the math.
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Kilroy
Mra. Ross
Don Bohlken
Margaret Zimmerman
Bob Suett
Esther Young
Laura Feltes
Paul Sechusen
Jim Patterson
Don Newton
Dick Williamson
Don Zimmerman
Bob Messerli
Richard Finson
Randall Ganfield
Sue Stuhler
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