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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
2
The Jones County Farm Bureau backs a county-wide anti fly effort tied to a state college program begun years ago. A sanitation drive and DDT spraying target egg-laying sites, garbage and compost piles, rotting fruit, manure, and food-handling areas to reduce fly numbers by August, with cooperation from hotels and city crews.
Disjointed text blocks reference editors, a few names, and vague regional mentions. The passage hints at ratings, timing, and possible local happenings but lacks coherent facts or clear entities to anchor a summary.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette filtered reminiscence portrays Monticello as a lively place with talk of local leaders, a former reporter Gladys Skelley, and civic tidbits. It notes road aid debates, a foundry startup, and merchant strategies to boost business, including price and service tactics.
A school lecturer urges students to weigh college versus other paths in a persuasive speech. The piece highlights the state college’s broad offerings in sciences and agriculture, plus proposed courses and a week of related events and meals for students.
Seniors prepare for Friday banquet and dance while planning the yearbook. The program includes a student orchestra, notable literary works and a preview of graduation activities.
Monti High students curate bulletin boards across subjects from science and agriculture to gym and arts. Highlights include maps, poems, jokes, and event notices. The GAA awards, band room decor, and Philo room pages showcase school activities. Softball season starts with two local teams and upcoming baseball games noted.
Iowa earned an honorable mention in the National Safety Council traffic safety contest as part of a 12 city Midwest group. Dubuque received national honors in the 25 000 to 200 000 population category and was initially listed as second to Oak Ridge Tennessee before the council corrected the award to Dubuque and issued a citation to Oak Ridge.
County Superintendent Joseph Beava warns that teachers in Jones County rural schools must verify their certificates to meet state requirements. Some may need summer coursework to remain employed, as districts regulate certification to retain staff. David Walker, son of Mr and Mrs A. F Walker, was elected to represent the Ward System.
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