Monticello Pursues Housing Boom with New Lots Sale
Monticello begins a housing push after selling 28 Wales addition lots in the southwest. With no vacant houses, demand outstrips supply as buyers race to secure homes. Federal Housing Administration financing offers 20 year repayment and government oversight. Proposes converting large houses to apartments to accommodate multiple families.
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Monticello
Wales
United States
Federal Housing Administration
Farm families see higher living costs despite income gains
A report from Iowa Farm Economists at Iowa State College shows farm families spent about 238 more dollars on living expenses in 1944 while net income fell 30 percent. Yet 1944 income remained above prewar levels as repairs rose, new equipment stayed scarce, and education costs climbed.
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Towa State College
Towa Farm Economists
Iowa Farm Business Association
Mortgage debt and farm real estate values in postwar era
A discussion quotes editors from Eagle Grove Wellsturg and Creston on farm mortgage debt, value ratios, and the effect of postwar inflation and strikes. It notes debt at about 20 percent of total farm real estate value if values drop, and calls for remembering wartime costs and wage pressures shaping the economy.
Album of Amer-JAMES TRUSLOW ADAMS excerpts and images
Reading and Writing reviews Adams book bound in early American life with illustrations and period scenes. It describes clothing, furniture, shipbuilding, trails, and frontier events along with random anecdotes and jokes from Book-of-the-Month selections.
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James Trustow Adams
Amer
Isla Homie Courtine
Bearings
Orejan
Cah
Portada
Iowans Split Over Hirohito Role In Occupation Policy
The Iowa Poll shows mixed views on Hirohito’s influence and Japan's postwar recovery. Majorities question helping Japan resume peacetime industries while divided on his trial, with education level shaping opinions on softness of occupation and punishment.
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Japan
Hirohito
Gallup
Iowa
Tf union labor voices concern on monthly dues scope
A Knoxville Express excerpt discusses labor union dues totaling sixty million dollars, a figure argued to be a heavy ongoing cost that could pressure individuals who value free country principles. The text reflects worry about collective contributions and their impact on personal freedom.
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Knoxville Express
Remembering Pocahontas War Aftermath and Living Standards
The Pocahontas era reflection notes how a nation's wartime effort can lift living standards for its people, urging readers to compare struggle with progress and national resilience.
Morgenthau Plan aims and German postwar fate
The page asks about the Morgenthau plan and its goals in Germany. It questions whether the plan targets disarmament reeducation deindustrialization or population reduction and asks what to do with Germany's heavy industry. It also compares expansion excuses in Germany and Japan and questions birth control as a solution.
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Morgenthau
Germany
Mr. Morgenthau
Japan
Home Freezers Bring Storage And Freezing To The Home
Postwar interest grows in home freezers with two types: storage only and freezing plus storage. Negative temperatures of minus 10 to minus 20 degrees for freezing units and 0 degrees for storage. Side doors and interior glass aim to ease access. reliability and constant electricity are essential. About 200 firms plan to manufacture, but longevity and after-sales support remain uncertain. Some lockers may be rented for home use to reduce upfront cost.
Locker Options Tailor to Your Specific Needs
A short guide suggests selecting a locker that matches personal requirements. It recommends evaluating size, compartments, and accessibility to ensure convenience and secure storage for daily use.
Cob Fight Ends With Eye Injury For Boy
Eleven year old George Wilkens of Waverly narrowly avoided permanent damage to his right eye after a war game misfire. A cob used as ammunition struck his eye, breaking a blood vessel but causing no other eye injury.
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George Wilkens
Waverly
George
Youngest and Oldest Passengers Ride in Iowa Falls
W. H. Nock of Iowa Falls gave pleasure rides to residents. On a recent day the youngest rider was Bobby Young, four, and the oldest was Mrs. Ella Jones, 85.
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W. H. Nock
Iowa Falls
Bobby Young
Ella Jones
Homecoming Queen To Be Crowned Friday Evening
Mount Vernon hosted Monticello in ideal weather for a homecoming game. Mount Vernon scored on Van Meter and Kudart runs while Monticello fought back with fumbles and a late drive stalled by Mount Vernon. Kiburz stood out on offense and defense as Mount Vernon held the edge.
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Mount Vernon
Monticello
En How
Euls
Andyon
van Meter
Monti
Benson
Carroway
Kiburz
Kudart
Honor Society Elects Five To Membership
Five senior girls were elected to the Delta Sigma Delta chapter of the National Honor Society on Tuesday October 23. Inductees are Delphia Balster Margaret Condit Colleen Maire Helen Mardorf and Louise York. Initiation will be part of Go-to-school Night during National Education Week with parents invited to witness the honors. Homecoming football programs are being printed by the Red Peppers this year and advertising is being solicited.
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Delta Sigma Delta
National Honor Society
Imation
Delphia Balster
Margaret Condit
Colleen Maire
Helen Mardorf
Louise York
Induction of Student Council Officers Reported
The student body witnessed the oath of new council officers after Mr. Shannon underscored council importance. Junior Red Cross plans were reviewed, and Coe awards presented for magazine sales led by high seller Dorothea Diers who earned a $25 Victory bond. Total sales reached 2200.75 with prizes awarded.
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Shannon
Kells
Jim Seehusen
Susan Stabler
Betty, Eggers
Barbara Walker
Ina Cruise
Red Cross
Eells
Coe
Dorothea Diers
Mary Lou Adams
Naomi Hanken
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Kathryn Bender
Donna McCurdy
Laura Feltes
Fern Decker
Arlene Kuhns
The
Reds
Junior Thespians rehearse annual class play George Washington Slept Here
The junior play cast under Mrs Bess Greenley rehearses the Moss Hart and George Kaufman comedy George Washington Slept Here. Newton Fuller played by Jim Seehusen and Annabelle portrayed by Margaret Ann Zimmerman navigate a farm house with Uncle Stanley played by Bob Messerti entering the scene. The November 16th performance promises amusement.
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Bess Greenley
George Washington
Moss Hart
George Kaufman
Newton Fuller
Jim Seehusen
Annabelle
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Stanley
Bob Messerti
Monti Teachers and Miss Hetfield Earn Awards
Miss Lois Hetfield, Latin and English instructor at Monti, won honorable mention in a national contest by the Women's Institute of Audience Reaction in New York City for her Postwar World essay. The prize included a $5 war slump.
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Lois Hetfield
Women's Institute of Audience Reaction
New York City
Pupils Named On Committees For Homecoming
Committees for the Homecoming dance are announced with Miss Nicoll sponsoring refreshments. Arlene Kubns chairs visitation with helpers and supervisor listed. Marjorie Thomas chairs decorations assisted by Don Bohlken Art Jurgensen and others. Lois Guyan leads the door committee with subordinates. Cleanup committee names listed with chair Kathleen Bender and others.
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Cphilimonte
Miss Nicoll
Arlene Kubns
Helen Gerdes
Margaret Condit
Halen Dlewden
Ad Alasgenen
Asie Zimmerman
Kathryn Bender
Susan Stuhler
Bob Messerli
Ken Kiburz
Lois Guyan
Miss Smith
Marjorie Thomas
Don Bohlken
Art Jurgensen
Max Schrader
Bob Thoeni
Jim Seehusen
Kathren Bender
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Ronald Benson
FTA Initiation Held Friday Evening In Sponsor Room
The Future Teachers organization held its annual initiation on October 25 in the sponsor’s room with a mysterious curtain. Initiates Gerdes Donna Len Heiken Laneva Fol kers Manak Kray Arlene Kobus wore costumes and received memory gifts. The group earned a national seal for the local chapter and a year charter.
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The
Future Teachers Organization
Eles Gerdes
Donna Len Heiken
Laneva Folkers
Manak Kray
Arlene Kobus
Afiss Groteboer
Miss O' Poll
Miss Wood
Halloween favors sent to Army hospitals and camps
The article notes Halloween good will shipments to military facilities including 50 carnival caps to Waukesha Wisconsin, 125 nut cups and 6 pounds of candy to Camp Wolters Texas, 125 tray favors to Station Hospital AA Albany Nebraska, and 125 napkins to Albuquerque New Mexico. Additional nut cups and napkins were sent to a hospital in an unspecified location.
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Waukesna
Homecoming Queen to Crown in Friday Festivities
Monti hosts Homecoming activities beginning Friday afternoon with a pep meet and a dance at the community building. For the first time a Homecoming queen will preside over events with six senior high girls contesting and seniors, juniors, and sophomores selecting attendants and escorts. Ronald Benson and Jim Seehusen will lead the procession as pages.
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Monti
Iter
Gene Kuehl
Ken Kiburz
Linn
Kiburz
Ken
West Branch
Dick Shelley
Bob Thoeni
Bol Otten
Irma Schoon
Delphia Balster
Betty Hoult
Fern Decker
Carlene Winkler
Mildred Rieniers
Ronald Benson
Jim Seehusen
Paul Sechusen
Bob Lubben
Dean Willwirth
Mont Calendar Highlights West Liberty Homecoming Schedule
Listing of events for Mont calendar includes Nov 2 at West Liberty and homecoming, Nov 15 P.1.A. with Mrs. Cecil Goettsch as chair, Nov 16 Junior Class Play George Washington Slept Here, Nov 20 Them Initiation, Nov 22 Thanksgiving vacation begins, Nov 23 basketball at Dubuque, and Nov 30 basketball at Independence.
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Mont
West Liberty
P.1
Cecil Goettsch
George Washington
Dubuque
Independence
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Belmond
Towa
Towans
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Jaan
Tien
Douglas 3Arthur
Oet
National Opinion Research Center
University of Denver
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Jones’ County
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Monticello Express
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association and Credit Bureau of Circulations
Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc
Chicago
Illinois
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Delaware
Philomonte
Monticello High School
Mount Vernon Monticello
Downs
Honor Society
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Thespians
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Panther
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