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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1944
Page
1
The article urges recognizing National Educational Week and stresses that early childhood education builds a foundation for future careers and personal fulfillment. It notes Iowa's move to update state laws to enhance school programs, aiming to give children a lasting heritage of useful knowledge.
The town of Monticello celebrates its commitment to education from kindergarten through high school. It praises long serving superintendents and high standards, noting strong collaboration with state institutions and teachers who inspire students with passion for learning.
One of Jones county's respected jurists valued schooling for his ten children. He aimed to send each through high school and college, believing education creates a lasting heritage. All ten graduated from the State University of Iowa, fulfilling his lifelong ambition and proving education more enduring than money.
Education Week should be observed year round not just for seven days. The author argues it should become a core habit and part of our everyday values and actions. The piece emphasizes continuous learning and daily commitment to education.
A compact survey notes how the word politics evokes demagogy, with references to historical campaign costs and graft. It highlights quotes on election abuses, Queen Elizabeth dowry voting, and a book club pick Brave Men by Ernie Pyle. It also covers Ludwig Bemelmans Hollywood spurs and a CBS dramatization of His novel Now It Lay Me Down to Sleep.
The Indianola Herald warns against overestimating wealth from bank deposits in Warren County noting that portions are tied to government bonds. The Madrid News Register reflects a Washington bulletin urging farmers to learn chemistry economics and dietetics alongside farming duties.
Humboldt Independent celebrates John Q. Citizen as the backbone of Monticello guiding family, schooling, and local affairs without office or pay. Readers are urged to use education for community good through Sunday school, Red Cross, PTA, and youth groups, echoing the biblical parable of talents.
The Monticello public library marks its annual November Children’s Book Week with a special exhibit and a display of books under the theme Build the Future with Books. A facsimile of A Little Pretty Pocket Book from 1744 is on view as the 200th anniversary of its publication is noted.
A list of property transfers across Monticello and Oxford Junction notes deeds and life tenure. Transactions involve Alice Stuhler, Ann Kutscher, Rose Zimmerman, Clarence Jones, KH Kleineck, Grace McLaughlin, Louisa Barney, Lucy Remley, John Peters, Dave Benischek, Sylvester Benischek and L W Romer among others. Details specify lots, blocks, and described land parcels with nominal sums and joint tenancies.
Joe Ladehoff was named the Jones county husking king after husking 1645 pounds of corn nets after deductions. The list of Republicans running for office includes Dan W. Turner and others with numerous local positions. Other notes cover marriages births club anniversaries and an unofficial election tally. Scout trip and a 1924 October described as dry and warm. Radio was new and returns were listened to into the early morning.
Gloating over the Coolidge landslide marks the mood as multiple Monticello residents announce life updates. Resignations, new posts, a health-related return from Battle Creek, a football injury, a new auto shop opening, and a business transfer are listed along with diverse civic happenings.
A method describes using a rope or insulated wire nailed above a coal bin window. After coal is dumped, an external pull from the dangling end wedges the window between sash and sill, keeping it shut without climbing inside.
Fire experts warn mystery fires often result from homemaker faults during ordinary chores. The article stresses checking stove care, ash disposal, cleaning soot and fuel lines and storing matches safely to prevent home fires and ensure safer housekeeping practices.
Short guide notes massaging fingertips with petroleum jelly helps soften skin and prevent nails from splitting. Regular care may reduce cracking and improve grip and comfort.
Monti High students hosted a student project on the upcoming election. Claire Shannon MC’d as speeches covered Franklin D. Roosevelt Thomas E. Dewey Harry S Truman John Bricker and party platforms. An all high school election was held November 7 after registration on November 6.
The Monti cello West Liberty game pep assembly was held Friday morning. Junior high rep Paul Schneider and Miss Rummel spoke, cheerleaders led yells, Miss Antes played Montici, and Bud Griffith and staff voiced support as students exited to cheers.
The junior class announces its You Cant Take It With You cast and crew. Crew roles include Publicity Chair Delphia Balster and Helen Welter, Stage Crew chair Gene Kuehl, and prompters Louise York and Margaret Condit.
The Monti Panthers earned a decisive victory last Friday night and eye one more win against Anamosa on November 11. The squad expects a hard fight and aims to demonstrate their true capability. Second string routed Manchester 33 to 7 on home field as Coach Crimmings and 21 players traveled to Iowa City for the Iowa Nebraska game.
The junior magazine sale ended October 28 with total sales of 1666 dollars, surpassing last year by 260. Red team led by Betty Lou Null beat Black team by 40 dollars. top sellers were Jo Ann Schneider and Carol Caspers at 149 each. Award timing and losers party were postponed.
Philomonte's exchange program sends weekly copies to partner high school papers such as St Marys Hiights Cascade Iowa Vox Marion Iowa Purple and Gold Vinton Iowa Acorn Red Oak Iowa Miss Dorothy Dwelle Eagle Grove Iowa Black hawk Davenport Iowa Central High Madison Wisconsin and West Liberty. The papers respond with theirs, enabling staff to compare editing styles and student activities for educational value.
November 9 features Go-To-School Night and a Pep Meeting on the Monticello calendar. November 11 includes a Monticello versus Ana mosa game and the Homecoming Dance ongoing that evening.
Monti High prepares for homecoming with a Friday pep meeting at 8 PM in the gym or outdoors, weather permitting. Saturday brings a 2:30 PM football showdown against Anamosa Raiders and a 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM dance with the school band and intermission program.
The marching band rehearsed patriotic formations for the Armistice Day Homecoming game. For Go To School night they perform Two Admirals by Skormicka and Knightsbridge by Coates. The dance band will play Homecoming events on November 11 with members listed.
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