Mont Vernon tops muddy Mount Vernon meet. Monticello claims several titles
The Wins Meet The Monti Panthers finished fourth in the Eastern Iowa conference track meet at Mount Vernon on May 3 amid driving wind and mud. Mount Vernon won with 581% points, followed by U High of Iowa City, West Branch, Monticello, and West Liberty. The report lists event winners across football throw, high jump, pole vault, broad jump, discus, shot put, sprints, middle distance, and relays with multiple Mount Vernon and U High victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monti Panthers
Iowa
Mount Vernon
Iowa City
University High of
West Branch
Monticello
West Liberty
Tipton
Crock
Jack Koch
Mt. Vernon
Thompson
le Grand
U. High
Rickels
Hemenway
Reinbrecht
D. Rummells
Shay
U. Wigh
Pole Vaunlt
Edwards
Lathroy
Wilson
Caraway
Brook
Kiburz
J. Wilson
Paulson
Jim Koch
D. Blinks
D. Wilson
Rummells
Notbohm
Dillich
Hamiel
Power
Eliason
Ellyson
Coppack
Messerli
Fischer
Foster
Kendall
Wagner
U, High
Oil Prospects Expand Beyond Alabama and Georgia
The report highlights several states with underlying formations likely to shift to oil production beyond Alabama and Georgia, naming Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas. Alaska already produces oil, with new finds expanding existing sources in nearby Canada and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Georgia
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Alaska
Canada
Mexico
Efficient broadcasting for garden bed fertilization
When growing crops in beds or in small spaces, broadcast plant food over the soil. Apply half the amount lengthwise and half crosswise to ensure even distribution, whether by hand or with a spreader.
GI Sea Tees defend British ports with improvised fleet
The unit, led by M/Spt. Leslie Hersud, includes sailors from Finland to Ireland and a diverse crew of deckhands, engineers, and mechanics. They built shops from packing crates in a British port, fielding four Purple Hearts as they adapted diesel and steam engines and kept morale aboard the improvised tug fleet Cheerio Joes.
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Page
Carl Eason
Honolulu
Navy
Joe Billick
Monticello Crown
Army
Cheerio
Joes
Pfe
Emanuel Isojoki
Brooklyn
Finland
New York
M/Spt
Leslie R. Hersud
Lemmon
D. Hersud
University of Minnesota
South Dakota
Davt
Sweden
England
Eire
William F. Hayward
de Ritter
Herman Loebben
Lake Erie
Mississippi River
Mandel Merrill
Mariana
Ohio
Armored Forces
Maynard Shoemake
Mineola
Kan
Buck
Capt
Delafield
Shoemake
John Reuter
Cincinnati
North Africa
U.S
T . Romeo J. Denomme
Tuftville
Conn
Africa
U.K
Gas Masks Carried by Yanks With Coconut Char Filters
In their packs the Yanks carry gas masks fitted with filters made from coconut shell charcoal, noted as the best absorbent filling known for this purpose.
Real Estate Transfers and Miscellany From Monticello and Onslow
A sequence of real estate transfers is listed involving Kathleen Hayes Boedecker and others in Monticello, and transactions in Onslow and surrounding townships. Several joint tenancies and deed conveyances are noted with amounts and tract specifics. The excerpt ends with a comparison of elasticity in rubber bands and nylon rope highlighting shock absorption properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Marie Hayes Boedecker
L. J
Oral Sehlemme
Monticello
Marion Hayes Serbousek
Don M
Ruth Hayes McDonough
Thomas F
Helen Hayes Snyder
A. Lyle
L. d
Humus Improves Plant Food Supply and Soil Moisture
Humus helps provide plant nutrients and maintains a steady moisture reserve in soil. It supports fertility by supplying essential elements and improving water retention for healthier growth.
Spring cleaning helps kids learn giving and cooperation
As spring arrives, families refresh the home and sort last season's clothes. Children see their growth, choose which items to donate to Red Cross or other reliefs, and help haul, organize, and decide. The process builds responsibility and family teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Jean
Red Cross
United States Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps Drive Buy
Thousands of Americans urged to fund national defense by purchasing Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. Citizens were told bonds are sold at banks and post offices with prices starting as low as 18.78 dollars and to invest dimes in Defense Stamps to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Defense Savings
America
FOR RENT Good sleeping room near Cedar Street
Classified note lists a sleeping room for rent at 218 Cedar Street and includes partial contact details. The line is fragmented but indicates a lodging offer amid a busy old classified page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Browne
Cedar Street
Women Engineers Report On Dexterity And Precision
A description notes women test engineers display fine motor skill and steadiness in repetitive tasks, making neater reports than men, according to observers. The passage highlights perceived gender differences in technical tasks during the period.
Wasted Kitchen Fats Stir Up Wartime Concern
The article notes a wartime waste issue citing estimated two billion pounds of used kitchen fats discarded annually. It highlights fats as a resource comparable to imports and urges recycling or conservation during the war effort.
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Monti
Billick
Burma
Henry Eichhorn
Jones County
Thomas and
Johanna Schoon Sher
C. & NW. Ry Co
J. J. Locher
Ernest Goldsmith
Ely Ne
North Range
Hillcrest Baby Ford
Frank H
Muriel Martin
Steve
Wisse
Eva M. Rigby
Clyde Rigby
Peter F. Sehladetzky
Marvin Hanwardson
Mary Carol
Town of Onslow
Odd Fellows Lodge
Bernard Kuriger
E. 3Rd St
Colonial Furnace Service
Kellog
Jack Berch
Mid-West Insulation Co
National Rock Wool
1St Ave
Cedar Rapids
Ally
W. S. Eby
Phon
Severn Farm Supply Store
Gerd Weers
McNeill
John Litel
Submarine Base
Ken Maynard
Death Valley Rangers
Dennis Morgan
Irene Manning
Bruce Cabot
Pillsburys
Wheaties
Weiners
D.B
California
Mortons
Ervng
Florida
Reputation Brand
Conservr Aeennee
Pillsbury’s
Jenny Lee
Bantam
Blue Tip
van Camp
Crisp Pascel Celery
Gilmor
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Dakota
Petatoss
McNeill’s
Blox
A. D
Star Farmer Chick Grower
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