Monticello Schools Highlight Strong Education Program
National Education Week spotlights Monticello Public Schools with a flexible high school program led by Supt Boyd Shannon. Vocational agriculture and a hot lunch program operate in the Masonic temple basement with Miss Valara Maiden directing music and Roy Stumbaugh leading bands. An adult education evening program targets young farmers and homemakers.
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Monticello
Board of Education
Supt
Boyd Shannon
Valara Maiden
Roy Stumbaugh
Masonic Temple
Ray Adams
Community notes on Monticello events and plans
Sunday opened with a large crowd at the American Legion skating rink and a Sacred Heart basketball player on the floor. The Sand Bar youth center may launch this year with new officers, aiming to help all local boys and girls. Edgy street scenes included Hallowe en antics and a broken farm wagon, while neighbors observed tricks or treats curiosity. Donations to the Friendship Train and reflections on a new county assessor dominated local discussion, alongside Chariton's revaluation success and equitable statewide impacts.
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American Legion
Sacred Heart
Monticello
Alva Frees
Main Street
Hallowe’ener
Iowa
Chariton
Ohio
Plan to Set 50-55 mph Zones on 17 Iowa Highways
The Iowa Highway Commission plans to establish 50 to 55 mile per hour speed zones on 17 highway stretches. W O Price says a formal resolution will be drawn to implement zones recommended by district lieutenants. The plan targets corridors with 18 foot pavement and heavy traffic where many serious crashes occurred.
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Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa
W. O. Price
Highway Commission
Price
GREAT IOWA GUESSING GAME AND TAX OUTLOOK
A compiled column weighs politics in Iowa with Blue's potential bid for governor or Senate and labor and Farm Bureau alarms. Debate over a special session to cut the income tax looms while the House lags behind the Senate.
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Iowa
Blue
U.S
Farm Bureau
Representatives
State Senate
Senate
House
Algona
Indian Official Praises Iowa Soil Fertility Cautions on Erosion
Reprint M. S. Vankata Rama Rao, high agricultural official from Poona, India, visiting Iowa City, says Iowa soil appears the most fertile among American regions he has surveyed but warns fertility can slip away quickly. He notes erosion risk after seeing soil loss in India and urges farmers to protect topsoil.
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M. S. Vankata Rama Rao
Poona
India
Lowa City
Lowa
American
Rao
India Sees Soil Loss Challenge in Farming History
Rao warns topsoil loss in India endangers agriculture after forty centuries of farming. Indian authorities, facing famine and irregular rainfall, push moisture conservation as a prime objective to protect subsoil and sustain crops.
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India
Rao
Storm Lake Brings Back Newcomers Club
The Storm Lake community revives the pre war Newcomers club to connect new residents with longtime locals. City hostess interviews arrivals and finds housewives supportive of the effort to foster mutual interests and better acquaintance.
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Laurens Sun
Storm Lake
Newcomers Club
Costly lesson in plain work via output needs
Kansas City Star notes the British conclude theory cannot replace work and goods production. Osage and Iowa papers discuss pay-as-you-go debt reduction and inflation, urging higher church giving. A child asks for a nickel, reflecting youthful money sense.
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Kansas City Star
Rural Library Service proposed for Jones County Iowa
The Iowa Legislature approved a rural library plan allowing countywide service via a Bookmobile. Voters in Jones County must approve it at a general election before establishment. The program would deliver books to rural schools towns and stores, enabling a shared countywide collection. The Jones County Farm Bureau already maintains a small book collection under this concept.
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Iowa
Jones County
Jones County Farm Bureau
Go Slow on Installment Buying Warns Iowa Expert
Fannie Gannon of Iowa State College cautions against buying on credit even with looser installment controls. She notes scarce goods and inflation risk, explains higher total costs due to financing, and warns that eased terms tempt overbuying and potential default if income changes.
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Fannie Gannon
Iowa State College Home Management
Water Plants Before Winter Begins
Iowa State College horticulturist Larry Grove cautions gardeners to water deeply this fall after dry weather. They should soak all plants and especially evergreens to prevent winter burn by moistening the ground around shrubs and trees.
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Larry Grove
Iowa State College Horticulturist
Garden Watering Tips for Winter Preparation
Garden notes urge deep watering of trees and perennials before winter to keep roots moist. Roses and bulbs should receive ample moisture while roots can absorb it, preventing early spring drought. A Persian lilac blooms in Bill Williams's Independence yard signaling spring warmth.
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Grove
Bill Williams
Independence
Mother Nature
Second Band Performs Friday at West Liberty Arena
The second band provides tunes after Monday and Thursday games. Readies for Vionticello vs West Liberty, the last game here. Members include Robert Wilcox, Keith Blayney, Richard Davis, Rose aire Jane Rickels, Ruth Kuntz, Jean Heart Sarah Hayden, Janaan Meier, Helen Wacker, Dean Cox, David Cos, Allen Lambert, Paul Chis van Jimmy Paulsen, flutes.
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Robert Wilcox
Keith Blayney
Richard Davis
Roseaire Jane Rickels
Ruth Kuntz
Jean Heart
Sarah Hayden
Janaan Meier
Helen Wacker
Dean Cox
David Cos
Allen Lambert
Joe Rewers
Anna Kiburz
Paul Chis
Jimmy Paulsen
Carol Skeller
Shirley Lubben
Norma Junty
Marjory Behrends
Lorna Hiious
Jackie Thoeni
Keouth Gang
David Martin
Palien Cass Joyce Jurgensen
Cox
Robert Lang
Tregbenes
Adiee Jones
Art Burriehter
Irgitia Harms
Lorna Lehman
Mary Ellen
Ie Cerman
Deann Morning
Janet Nickel
Charles Hagen
Janis Gottleaber
Noel Henderson
Elnora Schoon
Lois Cospers
Jimmy Vernon
Dona
Adams Marston Seniors Visit Independence Institution
The Commercial Law and Problems of Democracy classes led by Mrs. Adams and Mr. Marston traveled by school bus to Independence. They left at 10 and reached around noon, ate a sack lunch, toured for about two hours, viewed special cases, and returned home about four. Coxie’s watch is noted for keeping good time.
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Independence
Adams
Marston
Marjory Hoffman
Patty Podhaski
Roma Hoult
Jean Hein
Here
Anamosa
Margie Paulsen
Eugene
Joyce Rink
J.el
Marjorie Behrends
Dottie Hollar
Jean Barnts
Pearl Appleby
Sis
Mr. Linn
Umm
Stanley Bell
Shirley Bartels
J.R
Mr. Cram
Joyce Jurgensen
Betty Kammerman
Virginia
M Club President Elfriede Behrens Highlighted by School
Elfriede Behrens, a senior and M Club president, is active in Student Council, Pep Club, and G A A. She is an honor roll student and Philomonte typist, with acting credits in the junior class plays and membership in Them. Ray Null, also active in Student Council, is noted for leadership and theatre roles.
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M Club
Elfriede Behrens
Ross
G.A.A
Philomonte
Elfriede
Miss Dobs
Glee Club
Ray Null
Ray
Doe
Monti
Halloween Mischief Across Town Reveals Weekend Revelry
District residents recount varied Halloween activities from football games and marching band performances to midnight show outings. Adults and teens describe mischief such as window soaping and playful pranks while some attended games, dances, or shows, noting a mix of festive fun and small-scale misbehavior.
Dance Band Formed With Monti Leading Local Swing Group
Monti's own swing and swayers, a popular dance band, forms with thirteen members. The lineup includes cornets Don Martin Paul Grossheim and Mr Stumbaugh saxes Marvin Jacobs Bob First Marjorie Luett and Betty Lou Bebee clarinets Donna Beth Aitchison and Lyle Behrends trombones Mary Alice Wilcox and Paul Schneider drums Jimmie Hamilton and pianist Marileigh Clark.
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Monti
Rotary Club
Wilcox
Flock Owners
Don Martin
Paul Grossheim
Mr. Stumbaugh
Marvin Jacobs
Bob First
Marjorie Luett
Betty Lou Bebee
Donna Beth Aitchison
Lyle Behrends
Mary Alice Wilcox
Paul Schneider
Jimmie Hamilton
Marileigh Clark
Chatterbox Banter From the Seniors Bus Trip
Reading the chatter from the seniors trip to Independence, the WL marching band at West Liberty, rumors about the drum section head, and school gossip about Elaine H and a Wayne bus driver surface. Joanie helps Jake nightly. Ruthie is loose again. Homecoming fashion pops up yearly with new dates.
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Independence
Betty
Chub
Willis
West Liberty
Art
Elaine H
Wayne
Jake
Joanie
Fellows
Ruthie
Rodney
Monti
Toot
Sammy
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