Iowa Town Sees Business Trend Upgrade In January
Iowa business shows a rising year to year trend with gains in nearly all lines in January compared with January 1948, according to a professor.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
1
Iowa business shows a rising year to year trend with gains in nearly all lines in January compared with January 1948, according to a professor.
George Reed Davis of the University of Iowa bureau of business research reports gains in life insurance sales bank debits and retail activity, with prices farmers pay up 7 percent while farm products fall 1 percent. Cost of living rose 2 percent in the past year.
Obscure text recalls William Allen Cesih a famed country editor of the Cypress Kansas Gazette. The piece notes his long career from 1845 and hints at his influence across fields from physics to medicine while mentioning a New York Times context and a monetary tribute from admirers.
The Towa Poll surveys Jowans on Office of Price Administration controls. About 6 percent favor abolishing price controls, 40 percent want changes, and 25 percent seek tighter controls or related measures. Respondents show mixed views on government price regulation and its impact on free enterprise.
A girl named Carol learns fear is contagious when a toddler and mother confront a black dog. Her mother calms everyone, praising Prince as a good dog. Carol, while shaken, feels safer at home and grateful for her family’s support and freedom from fear.
Center Junction items note the Court of Honor for the local Boy Scout troop set for March 30 at the sched house. A Wisbeek area Scout executive will present the charter as 18 scouts, led by Scoutmaster Frank Jones and assistant Paul Paulsen, earn merit badges. The Jones county district council of the Boy Scouts assists, inviting public attendance.
Castle Grove Idle Not club elected officers for the coming year at a Friday gathering at Mrs. John Messerli’s home. New members joining were Mrs. Marcus Kehoe and Mrs. Louis Heiken, while Mrs. Matt Muller became president and Mrs. Ben Kiben vice president.
Fred Harken sent two cars of cattle to the Chicago market on Tuesday as part of ongoing shipments. Mrs. James F. Hogan is mentioned in connection with the report.
A series of property transfers and joint tenancy deeds are recorded, including W E Tuetken and Mable Buckner to Merle Buckner and Minnie Buckner, Charles R Rice to M B E and Minnie Buckner, and Equitable Life Insurance Co of Iowa to Frank Q and Mabel G Anderson. Also listed are transfers involving Dayse K Lyon and George Waggy, Mamie Eichhorn executrix, First National Bank of Chicago to F E Sarby, and multiple other individuals in Delaware and Two Rivers townships with various parcels and values, reflecting standard conveyancing activity.
The eighth grade at Monti Hirth sponsors Bundle Day from March 27 to 31 to collect clean clothing and shoes for needy children at home and war-torn countries. Drop off well wrapped items at Mr Shannon's office.
Dr Ralph N Ojemann of the University of Iowa was the guest speaker at the PTA gathering held Thursday evening at the school. Claire Shannon sang a solo and performances by the boys quartet and girls sextet followed the address. Social chairs were Mrs William Claus and Mrs Arnold Jacobs with help from several other ladies.
Music departments at Mooti High announce a special pre contest concert in the auditorium on Tuesday evening March 28 featuring mixed quartet solos glee club and madrigal groups with selections from Mendelssohn Bohm Grieg and Mozart among others.
Triem and Philomonte spearhead War Stamp drive at Monti High with morning and noon sales and new activities. The speech department staged two one act plays Now Is the Time and Mother Buys a Bond to promote purchases along with announcements by Bob Gesse and Armin Jacobs. An all high school party raised funds with twenty five cent stamp admissions and refreshments proceeds support War Stamp sales. The effort includes sectional tournament sales and ongoing publicity to simplify bond purchases through the school.
The bulletin boards in Miss Lauderdale’s room have been the focal point for a year. Junior class groups create original exhibits on American history topics, while other displays feature current events and images curated by Miss Lauderdale for her students and room decor.
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