Monticello High School Class of 1945 Diploma Day
Fifty five graduates of Monticello High School will receive their diplomas next Tuesday evening May 29. Some have already joined Uncle Sam in the armed forces and others plan further education to serve in the years ahead. The piece also credits Supt Boyd Shannon and the faculty for guiding the students to completion of high school days and expresses best wishes for the class of 1945.
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Monticello High School
Wesley G. Hanken
Jerry Jay Naylor
Uncle Sam
Boyd Shannon
Monticello School
Strict Punishment for Guilty German Leaders Demanded
The piece argues for swift fair trials for German leaders accused of wartime atrocities. It cites American murder trials as a standard and urges prompt execution of justice, noting evidence of guilt and indulgence by the accused while they ordered crimes. It warns against leniency from pacifists as the war ends.
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Germany
America
Iowa
Danish Nobel laureate Jensen gains page in Long Journey volume
The 1944 Nobel Prize in Literature goes to Johannes V. Jensen for vivid imagination and bold expression. His trilogy The Long Journey traces humanity from savagery to civilization across Ice Age fire, Norse legend, and Columbus era. Francis Hackett lauds the book. Plus notes on Town Meeting Country and other reviews.
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Johannes V. Jensen
Denmark
Jensen
Gaest
Christopher Columbus
Francis Hackett
Children In Holland Die From Dutch Struggles
Excerpts from editorials and columns note the death of all infants under one year in occupied Holland due to German oppression. An item from Oskaloosa Herald warns of no young children remaining in the 12 month and under group.
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Holland
Oskaloosa Herald
Brutality Demands Justice for Guilt of Atrocity
The speaker urges swift trials and strong penalties for Germans and Quislings captured, condemning pacifist objections and insisting on accountability through the court of justice. The call emphasizes no tolerance for alleged war criminals.
Iowans Shift Toward Punishing All Nazis in New Poll
The Iowa Poll shows a move from punishing only leaders to punishing all who committed atrocities. Women lead the shift with 53 percent favoring broad punishment, college-educated respondents at 62 percent, and farm residents at 72 percent supporting stricter action.
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Iowa
Europe
United Nations
Zein Shellac Substitute Shows Superior Performance
Zein combined with other resinous materials used as a shellac substitute. Each pound of the new product replaces two or three pounds of shellac. Early experiments indicate this substitute is superior to the natural product for some uses.
Story of England in the War
A correspondent recalls a stormy London visit after U S and British naval efforts, memorials for President Roosevelt, and observations from the House of Commons. He details life in wartime London, the blackout, and close Anglo American ties as U S air forces operate over Europe. He highlights the 89th PAl Mustang Fichter Group and other bomber units in the air war against the Luftwaffe, noting personnel stories and a drive toward victory.
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London
U. S
House of Commons
Churchill
House
Piccadilly Circus
Germany
Eighth Air Force
England
U.S. Airforce
Luftwaffe
Keep From Children Keep Matches in Tin Containers
A safety advisory urges keeping matches secured in metal tins and out of reach of children to prevent accidental fires and injuries. Adults should store away from climbers, desks, and kitchen drawers and teach children about fire danger.
Seniors Honored In Assembly As Kids Day Climax
In a gymnasium assembly Monday afternoon seniors Joanne Schmidt and David Walker were named the kids of the day and received suckers. The group recited nursery rhymes and performed a march around the gym while Mr. Shannon handed out treats and dismissed the event.
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Joanne Schmidt
David Walker
Mr. Shannon
McCurdy Elected Triem President
Donna McCurdy was chosen to lead Triem for the next year with Delphia Balster as secretary-treasurer and Paul and Jim Seehagen joining the advisory board. A party for members and guests in the gym featured dancing and committee assignments led by Claire Shannon and Emer McMichael.
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Donna McCurdy
Triem
Delphia Balster
Paul
Jim Seehagen
Claire Shannon
Emer McMichael
Jim Seehuzen
Betty Jo Guyan
Mary Freese
Susan Stuhler
Marjorie Thomas
Greta Kuhns
Last Party At Monticello High School Gym
The grades 9-12 will hold their final dance of the year Friday May 26 from 8 30 to 11 30 in the high school gym. Elmer Youngs orchestra will provide the music and the event is sponsored by the Monticello Lions Club.
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Bill Mauldin
Bruce Marshall
Father Smith
Prima Donna
Maestro
Elmer Young
Monticello Lions Club
Monti High Calls For A Bicycle Rack On School Grounds
An editorial from Monti High’s Student Council argues for a new bicycle rack to curb neglect of bikes and improve the campus appearance. It notes bikes tire and grass damage and urges proper parking for student cycles.
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Monti High
Junior and Senior High Picnic Plans At Palisades Park
Local committees assign transportation refreshment and entertainment duties for the senior class picnic at Palisades State Park Mount Vernon on Monday May 28. Juniors held a separate picnic at Anamosa State Park on May 25 and sophomores at Stuhler s Acres on May 22. Faculty members hosted a park picnic last night and reminders go to students to return report cards.
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Palisades State Park
Mount Vernon
Les Schatz
Clifford Helgens
Clark Shannop
Lady Otten
Phyllis Appleby
Anne Skelley
Shirley Skelley
Ellen First
Charles Kreeb
David Walker
Dick Monwell
Alice Clark
Dick Sutherland
Joanne Schmidt
Marilee Matthiessen
Anamosa State Park
Irma Schoon
Claire Shannon
Louise York
Delphia Ralster
Gene Kuehl
Bob Otten
Bob Thoeni
Stuhler's Acres
Fern Decker
Naomi Hanken
David Hamilton
Richard Fenson
Beverly Hanken
Pearl Appleby
Rudy Schoon
Robert Marugg
Betty Lou Beebe
Bertha Mae Plueger
Mary Reyner
Catherine Hansen
Grant Adamson
Betty Harms
Jimmy Robinson
Marlene Etten
Margaret Marugg
Timothy Holmes
Dale Yousse
Junior Red Cross reports 1944 45 quota met
Miss Ina Cruise, chairwoman, announces completion of the Junior Red Cross quota for 1944 45. Articles sent include 2500 favors and supplies, 200 utility bags, 40 slippers, 80 bedside bags, 45 lift boxes, 300 library cards, 50 portfolios, 50 card booklets, 300 cards, two boxes to orphans homes, and two afghans. Gratitude is given to Monticello school workers, clubs, rural schools, Sacred Heart, Campfire girls, sponsors, Student Council, Dick Patterson, and several helpers.
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Red Cross
Ina Cruise
Monticello
Sacred Heart School
DeShaw
Fuller
Condit
Dick Patterson
Margaret Ann Tuetken
Ann Thoeni
Ora Marie McMichael
Jane DeShaw
Junior class elects decorators and alternates for events
Vivian Engelbart and Hill Hintz are named junior class members to serve as ushers at all senior events. Irma Jean Pickett and Hob Otten are designated as nervous alternates. The remainder of the text references an unclear question about walking Skeetie home and a fear of the dark.
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Vivian Engelbart
Hill Hintz
Assembly Highlights Year at Monti High
An annual assembly honored clubs and groups. David Walker received the state farmer degree from Mr. Walker. The band earned letters for members including Clark Shannon and Jo Ann Schneider, with others listed. LaVern Rickels led track team with captaincy and trophies presented. Crowe of Iowa narrated coaching anecdotes as the band played and the program closed with the Star Spangled Banner.
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Walker
David Walker
F.F.A
Ione Smith
Clark Shannon
Jo Ann Schneider
Charles Kreeb
Galen Hagen
Bob Thoeni
Helen Gerdes
Marvin Jacobs
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Lois Tobiason
Fletcher Dunlap
Elfrieda Ortgies
Alice Clark
Barbara Walker
Hildegard Kehren
Betty Jo Guyan
Susan Stahler
Sally Otten
Marjorie Thomas
Mr. Eells
Lloyd Messerii
Dot Read
Lois Clark
Irma Schoon
Jerry Naylor
Crimmings
LaVern Rickels
Bill Corbin
Dick Bonwell
George Tobiason
Dick Patterson
Bill Hintz
Ray Rickers
Don Newton
Aide Report On State Exams For Local Students
Local school notes show FTA students taking state tests with teachers and aides assisting grades one through five. Names such as Pinkerton Joann Kray Schmidt Tobia and Craine appear among staff aiding first and fifth grade rooms.
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Atory
Craine
Pinkerton
Joannay
Marie Kray
Lole Tobia
Schmidt
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Delaware
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Clarence M. Webster
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Sylvester
Knoxville Express
Rock Rapids
Henry Ford II
Court of Justice
Dabor
War
Shellac
Roosevelt
Salvation J
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Wilhelmina
Haakon
George
Hellenes
Peter
Winant
Royal Marines
Mr. Roosevelt
Berlin
AAF
Robert H. Ammon
Reading
SREP
Ruhr
Carl W. Brown
Grinnell
Louie Krausman
Maxwell
Agsth
8Th Air Force
Bordeaux
France
African Mission
Africa
Normandy
Frankfort
Hamburg
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388Th
Fred D. Nelson
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Newton
Towa
Philomonte
Hickory
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Blue
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Puddin
Miss Muffett
Humpty Dumpty
McCurdy
Editorial
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Miss Cruise
Eig
Miss Wood
Marjorie Hoffman
Harold Shaffer
Shirley Bartels Teld
Skeetie
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