Iowa Pride Notes Need For State Publicity
A reprint from the Eldora Herald Ledger highlights Iowa's strengths in hogs and corn, its low illiteracy, and notable residents. It argues the state lacks a publicity department and urges a centennial push and promotional campaigns to raise Iowa’s profile for tourists and outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
Henry Wallace
Wiley Rutledge
Hawkeye
Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
Union
Ohio
New York
California
Rhode Island
Towan
State University of Iowa
Des Moines
Youth Of Germany To Undergo Re-Education
Dr. Hans Fuchs has been chosen to oversee German youth education under American supervision in the Rhineland. He will operate under Lt. Gen. Leonard T. Gerow the military governor and commander of the U.S. 15th Army. Fuchs previously served as a public official before Hitler's rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hitler
Hans Fuchs
Rhineland
Leonard T. Gerow
U. S. 15Th Army
Fuchs
Hero of Philippines Guerrilla War Meets New York Fans
Lieutenant Richard R Mokoun Richardson, hero of Ira Wolfert’s American Guerrilla in the Philippines, toured New York Navy facilities to address defense factory workers. He downplays credit, praising Filipino patriots who aided guerrilla efforts and supplied food and shelter as Japanese forces advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilf David Richardson
Ira Wolfert
Guerrila
Philippines
New York City
Denver
Colorado
rUb Street
Cororace
Navy
Beaocom
Philipely
America
Ploippine
Richardson
Rich
Fragmented Excerpt Reflects Public Bond Savings Theme
An editorial fragment discusses bonds and wartime savings with quotes about grandfather planting trees and saving values. It references government work, Truman era context, and a call for prudent spending amid war expenses, highlighting a patriotic motive.
Bible ignorance in London youths clubs shocks Bristol officials
Report from Bristol Licensing Bench notes many youths in Britain unaware of Jesus Christ and his birthplace while parents rarely provide religious instruction. Sir Stanley warns lawmakers explain manpower bill reversals to avoid wartime coercion.
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Queens
Britain
Beys' Clubs
Jesus Christ
Christ
Hved
Badock
Vegeshead
Tev Reid
Sir Stanley
Bristol
Charles Net Quasi
Iowa Poll Shows Support for World Organization After War
The Iowa Poll reports strong Iowa support for a postwar world organization and confidence in San Francisco delegates. Most respondents favor U.S. participation and approve Truman’s speech, with a majority opposing isolationism and backing congressional oversight of military action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Iowa
Truman
Roosevelt
Congress
World Security Council
Anti-Nazi Veteran Calls for Christian Unity in Youth Education
The speaker, a longtime Kaiser era servant, emphasizes understanding the German people and urges a long educational process to foster a new Christian spirit among youth. He argues reform must follow extensive schooling after accusing Hitler of depriving German youth of their religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Wilhelm
Hitler
Real Estate Transfers in Jones County Iowa
Listing multiple transfers incl David Grassfield to Rizzie Grassfield fifty acre parcel and surrounding land west of Military road in sec 16-84-4, Lena Folkers Ladehoff to Herman Folkers and guardianship transfer to Rudolph Zimmerman with minor Alva Dirks interests in sec 27-85-3, and undivided one twentieth in sec 23-86-3 west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Grassfield
Rizzie Grassfield
Joe Howe
Jones County
Iowa
Lena M. Folkers Ladehoff
Joseph W
Herman Folkers
Sey
Military Road
Edward G. Dirks
Alva Dirks
Rudolph Zimmerman
Gdn
Onslow School Board Names Two More Faculty Members
Phyllis Nisler of Dubuque elected to the Onslow home economics department and Grace Lewis of Dubuque named seventh and eighth grade teacher. Also notes Rev. Dean Morey’s Presbyterian service call and various local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
Phyllis Nisler
Dubuque
Onslow Schools
Grace Lewis
Dean Morey
Monticello
Presbyterian Church
Morey
Orchid flavor and vanilla bean history
Botanists describe the vanilla orchid as a fruiting plant with the vanilla bean as the end product. Dr Dono van Correll of the U S Department of Agriculture calls vanilla the most important flavoring substance the Americas contributed, noting synthetic substitutes fail to capture its delicate aroma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan Correll
United States Department of Agriculture
Americas
Monticello High School Highlights 1944 45
Monti High opened with 585 students, more girls than boys, and a strong activity slate. The year featured a Pep Club, student council, a successful band, a district music contest, a Roosevelt tribute, dances, and commiencement plans amid sports successes and growing school spirit.
Longmem class will testament notes and memory loss
A class will from Monticello Iowa outlines bequests by senior students and recalls past members and teachers. The document lists many names of students from various grades and additions to the class with notes on instructors and changes over years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Street
Monticello
Iowa
Essay Contest Winners in V F W Auxiliary District Phase
Winners of the district phase of the nationwide essay contest conducted by the V F W auxiliary have been announced. Mary Ann Schemmel of Sacred Heart school won first place, Betty Jo Guyan and Irma Schoon of Monti High took second and third. The topic was What America Means to Me. Prizes of War stamps totaling $3, $2, and $1 were awarded to participants.
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Ruth Pinkerton
Caspers
Audrey Podhaski
Helen Marder
Elmer Dick Sitterland
Gene Kuehl
Ty George Tobiason
Berkley Holmes
Betty Adamson
Eleine Adams
Col. Rauhlins
Roxie Ann Yeoman
Crech
Glenn- Alice Clark
Catherine Davi
Bill Hirt
Mary Freese
Glen Apple
Harry Reade
Ellen Firs
Betty
Guyan
Louise
Jona Hart
Smith
Ruth Hintz
Leona Smith
Ray Null
Lloyd
Ray
Ed Hemmer
Anamosa
Bob Chisman
Beb
Bud Griffith
Frart
Ficzsimmons
Cliff Helgenz
Bohl
Elverna Weerse
Arlene Kuhns
Arlene
Lois Tehjason
Verna Oaken
Ramona Hoffman
Bartelsters
Jeannie Kaplan
Hildegard Kehren
Margaret Condit
Marie Kru
Edna
Doreen Lambert
Clarice Siebels
Marilee
Helen Gerdes Jr
Hee
Tee Elfrieda Ortgies
Will
Wayne
Sally Otten
Irma Schoon
Irma
Deloris Dirks
Henrietta Paulsen
V.F.W
Mary Ann Schemmel
Sacred Heart
Betty Jo Guyan
Monti High
America
Monte Eyes Arrive From Waterloo Publishing Company
The first shipment of Monte Eyes arrived Friday morning from Waterloo Publishing Company Waterloo Town. Over one hundred copies were sold that day with the rest arriving later. The Annual Staff hopes the annuals are enjoyed by the student body and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Publishing Company
Waterloo
Town
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Charles A. Doxsee
National Editorial Association
Palaining St
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Mokoun
LD. Richardson
Knoxville Express
Stuart Hersid
London
Senate
Soux City Journal
Jowans
United States
CSGGI
BBC
Dewey
Dewey Fdr
Fae Nu
Don Angerson
Milwaukee
Zelma Cass
Ida Cass
Scotch Grove
Mrs. Stirsky
Cedar Rapids
Harold Jordan
Eldon Haeussler
Jefferson Barracks
Army
By. L. Hansen
L. B. McKinstry
Norfolk
Spert
Herman Guizeit
Ed Countryman
Minnesota
Recon
Fred Bramer
Tom Lathrop
Lioyd Preston
George
Waturday
Elias Anderen
Nes
Will Strong
Harry Paulsen
Herman Gutzeit
Ahrendsen
Oxfend Junction
Mer
Tom Edwards
Saveera
George Snyder
Clay
Edna Heeren
Vivian Palmer
Elmer Heeren
Jack Heeren
Florida
Paul Dean
Fort Ord
Calif
Monticello High School
My Club
Monti i
Jo Ann Schneider
Carol Cassed
Canser Jo
Jan
Shelley Jook
Bess
Prades
LaVern Hickels
Dick Sutherland
Charles Kreeb
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Gus Fuhrman
Monti
Corbin
Bill
Charles
Del
Shannon
Mers
Max Schra- Appleby
Dorothy Rieken
Tead Wills
Virley Shelley
Bob Messerli
Joanne Schmidt
Jorce Jast
Joyce
Jerry
Mefk
Reade
Stick Patteron
Ana Clark
Jim Seehus
Stocky
Rhiis
Elmer
Iune Een
Miss la
Vetta Perrine
Betty Tae
Shirley Skellex
Dick Anne Marie Skelley
Eten First
Juris Grimes
Clark Shannon
Audrey We
Marilee i
Charlee Kreeb
Earl & Aldrich
Marvin Maire
Betty Jean Adamson
Elaine Adamson
Rowe Anne Yeoman
Frank Fitzsimmons
Janet Schemmel
Kathleen Hoez
Elvise
Seymour Clark
Dewaine Hymes
Iverson
Miss Mild
Elfrieda Ortgies
Alice Clark
Bud Hanken
Don Howland
Kenneth Brokens
Pat Frank
Art Bohlken
Katie Boysen
Miss Kirchner
Miss Searles
Babb
Keith Lundquist
Aeyne Reyner
Ramona Sherman
Wilma Wright
Miss Walters
Catherine Davis
Greta Kuhns
Darlene Shaw
Barbara Hastings
Don Hearn
Miss Kurtz
Bill Shrove
Lois Cantrell
Junior Babb
Alleyne Reyner
Elaine Ahlrichs
Jerry Naylor
Wilma Sanford
Glen Dallas
Ernest Cooper
Kermit Kuhns
Junior Rynerson
Ton Hearn
Helen Gutensohn
Helen Aitchison
Margaret Ambuehl
Ed Buol
Jona Harms
Clifford Helgens
John Tschantz
Delbert Husmann
Marie Kray
Greta
Galen Kuhns
Dorig Brokens
Esther McQuillan
Ruth Smith
Dick Bonwell
Elfrieda Orthies
Ug Jtrell
Ruth Tten
Darlen Orman
Eley
Schemmel
Schoon
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