Coal Impasse Threatens Next Winter Supply
The article warns that coal supplies for the next winter look poor as a broad labor strike continues. John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, says about 100,000 related workers will not return until contract demands and a welfare fund are addressed. He blames U S Steel for deadlock and predicts delayed deliveries into late summer and fall next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
AFL United Mine Workers
Lewis
U. S. Steel Corporation
UNW
Helicopters and Jets Stir Public Imagination in 1942
Washington Journal recalls early helicopter buzz and the imagined backyard model while noting the new Lockheed P 80 Shooting Star jet. The Sumner Gazette argues the Iowa Training School for Boys earned mixed reaction for allowing students to attend a statewide basketball tournament, praising the discipline and reward aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Journal
Iowa Training School
Iowa City
Eldora
Cooper
Washta Journal reports on fatal automobile death
The Washta Journal notes the person killed by an automobile died a natural death, indicating the accident was not due to foul play or external injuries and emphasizing the natural cause determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washta Journal
Farmers Mutual grants Batchelder estate claim
The Farmers Mutual Insurance Association directors met last Wednesday and allowed the John H. Batchelder estate claim of 1800 for the dwelling that burned. James Kehoe of Hopkinton resigned from the board for ill health. Cletus Gaedken was appointed to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
John H. Batchelder
Langworthy
James Kehoe
Hopkinton
Kehoe
Cletus Gaedken
Marvin Oltmaan
Texas
Monticello High School News Catchup and Confessions
Monticello High School in 1946 lists whimsical items on May 2 issue. Notes include student jokes about beauty products, a photo day mishap, and gossip on Courtesy Day. Mentions Monti High band activities, seniors receiving announcements, and upcoming chapel service at Cornell College Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomonte
Herbert Carson
Monti High
San Bernardino
Calif
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Monti High Honors Courtesy Day With Polite Pledge
Exquisite Manners Day at Monti High featured quieter halls and helpful students. A student glee club sang to Miss Hansen as the day concluded with two skits on dating etiquette, coordinated by Miss Nicoll and the Student Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monti High
Miss Hansen
Glee Club
Carol Caspers
Carleta Morning
Seniors To Present Play May Seventeenth
The senior class under Mrs. Greenley stages a period drama set in 1900 with Mara Sutro and Jessie Sutro competing for Dr. Rolan Todd. The plot hinges on a revolver misfire at Mara’s wedding and unfolds forty years later with Mara's triumph over rival Bessie.
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Rolan Todd
Dick Shelley
Mara
Bessie
Theodore Sutro
Gene Kuehl
Theodore
Tull Events Calendar Highlights May Through Graduation
This fragment lists school events from May 3 Honor Society Banquet through May 24 Dismissal and graduation related activities. Notable items include Circus Day May 4, Eastern Iowa Track Conference June 8, and various senior activities such as Banquet, Play, Baccalaureate, Picnic, Class Day, Graduation, and Alumni Banquet with WMT program at 4:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeastern
Iowa
WMT
WaMac
Senior Sketches Clarice Siebels Profile
Clarice Siebels is a twelve year member of the class and a two year Red Pepper Club member. She served on the junior class play crew last year and enjoys basketball bowling and swimming. She plans to work as a stenographer after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Siebels
Red Pepper Club
Monti High Attains Multiple Division I Scores at Grinnell Contest
Monti High's vocal and instrumental sections earned three Division I honors at the state music contest in Grinnell. Irma Schoon led soprano entries among 30 in class BCD, plus eight in Division II for the 8 flat clarinet quartet. JoAnn Schneider and Donna Beth Aitchison formed the senior and sophomore trio, both rated in Division II alongside several soloists and ensemble performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Monti
George Waln
Oberlin University
Irma Schoon
JoAnn Schneider
Donna Beth Aitchison
Lincoln
Iowa
Irma
Jo- Ann Schneider
Josephine
JoAnn
Donna Beth
Colleen Maire
Betty Bartlett
Jo Ann Schneider
Mezzosoprano
Barbara Walker
Dorothea Diers
Helen Gerdes
Susan Stuhler
Sac City
Atlantic
Independence
Committees Prepare Annual Junior Senior Banquet
The Class of 1947 plans the May 8 banquet as part of commencement activities. Committees led by faculty advisers organize Food Decorations Program Invitations with named students and chairs. Preparations began last fall with a magazine sale to fund the gala and the committees near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nicoll
Kathryn Bender
Fern Decker
Dwaine Plueger
Don Kohlken
Mrs. Bone
Marjorie Thomas
Mary Lou Adams
Ray Rieniers
Dorothea Diers
David Hamilton
Monti High Boys Celebrate Courtesy Day
Monti High hosted a Courtesy Day event featuring Betty Lou Vernon and Herbert Meade among the student participants. The program highlighted manners and poised conduct, with students showcased for acting toward community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M—manly
Monti High
Betty Lou Vernon _ Y
Herbert Meade
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sumner Gazette
the Gazette
Johnson County
Supt
Fred Cooper
James Howie
Olin Howie Jr
Wayne
Margaret Steiner
Wayne King
Monticello
Reuel McColm
Bertha Harken
Women’s Farm Bureau
Wyoming
Clarence Eberhart
George A. Rickels
W. R
Cartano
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
W. H. Lubben
Cass
Delmar King
Opal Porter
Florence
Cedar Rapids
Revel McColm
Ladies Fellowship Society
Peniel Church
Lyle Hosford
John Warner
Express
Official Paper
Monticello and
Jones County
Charles A. Doxsee
Monticello Express
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Credit Bureau of Circulations
Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc
Chicago
Illinois
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
Tyru
Monticello High School
Coach Linn
Susan
Ron Paulsen
Ken Kiburz
Don Newton
Marion
TS News
TULL
Chester A. Condit General Insurance Agency
Bob Mullen
Stephen’s Cafe
Toot
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Farmers Lumber & Supply Co
Long’s Department Store
Edwards Department Store
Palmer’s Walgreen Drug Store
Monticello Monument Co
Zimmerman’s
Western Auto
Zimmerman’s Clothing
Kidwell Plumbing & Heating
Rickles
Jacque Decorating
Diamond Bros. Grocery
Nelson’s
Eclipse Lumber Co
First’s Electrical Shopelley
McNeill’s Hardware Gamble
Kay
Schultz Bros. Co
Iowa Electric Company
Floyd’s
Stuhler’s
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