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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
1
The Monticello library and libraries nationwide report a shift toward lighter reading and less dense books. Readers seek entertainment and practical knowledge, with many studying at home during slower times and service members using libraries for military advancement research.
Plans are forming a cooperative effort among Iowa hospitals to establish a blood plasma program for emergency use. The Jones county youth group promoted blood drives but donations were scarce, delaying the program. Plasma is sent to the state center for processing and returned to local hospitals, with fourteen hospitals in ten communities already involved.
In Jones county assistants collect blood from donors for hospital emergencies and plasma for the armed forces. The process is simple and allows donors to continue work while aiding lifesaving efforts.
Fragmentary OCR recounts Katherine Hathaway and Kathrine Pylier, two women whose lives are described amid disjointed passages. It mentions a crippled girl achieving a full life, a protester named Texico, and references to New Gore, Papert, and various trials.
The column recounts alleged graft involving aircraft firms and a tax amendment, naming Circle L. Henry Frank Comfort and W. Jamieson as spokesmen. It cites accusations about Canvolidstad Valton Curtin Wright and Brewster paying to influence a tax bill while noting General Mark W. Clark quotes on honoring fallen soldiers.
A 1933 Chronicle notes local events in Scotch Grove and surrounding areas. It reports Mrs. Sinclair's ear of popcorn finding a popped tenth, kindergarten programs, and various births, marriages, and deaths. Mentions include Avron Abel, Joe Ladehoff, Samuel Farmer, Aubert Schrader, Mildred Deischar, Margaret Smith, and Marie Hepp. Armistice celebrations, political candidates in Jones county, and wartime service updates are referenced along with hospital births and local clergy changes.
Reflections of a wartime flyer en route over Europe. He recalls Holland below the bomb run, Christmas memories, and a longing for home. He vows to return to Maple Avenue, the old school, church, and his family life as the war, and credits Nash-Kelvinator.
In a well equipped Mont A science room students admire a biology corner with jars of green algae and various specimens. Principal Swan ton, a famed science teacher, oversees a lively mix of biology and physics students who visit the room daily. A recent prank involving a live animal briefly marred the room’s orderly display.
Monti High reports full 100 percent enrollment in Junior Red Cross across the seventh and eighth grades with the ninth grade posting the highest per capita gift of twenty percent. The enrollment date is November 15 and a 100 percent high school goal is expected. Homemaking girls under Mrs. Frank Walker completed 60 ice pack covers and 74 utility bags for the local Red Cross. Fourth to sixth graders produced 200 Thanksgiving nut cups 100 napkins and 100 tray favors for patients at Fort Des Moines and the Knoxville Veterans hospital.
Readers recall a Friday ad about a lost game ball and 41s with a playful Monti Anamosa clash reference. The greenhouse department salutes Coach Jenn Crimmings and Carl Sehneider for aiding the team while tributes honor the Raiders memory of the Armistice Day win and end with thanks to Elmer McMichael and the backfield.
Mrs. Rowland Crosa the American missionary formerly of Tunghsien North China spoke at a special assembly Wednesday morning. She described teaching music normal training and kindergarten in Tunghsien and Peking and noted her recent return on the Gripsholm while her husband Rev. Rowland Cross remains in China. She stressed Chinese youth and adults eager to pursue education to help build a new nation after the war. Mrs. Homer Dalrymple of Anamosa introduced the speaker.
The class of 1944 agrees on ring design and price despite wartime shortages. Prices stay the same as last year and orders are expected to arrive around Christmas.
A display of Ritts War posters in Miss Lauderdale’s room drew strong interest from history classes. Posters covered food production war industry and security tips while urging war bond purchases. First prize went to Avenge Pearl Harbor Bay War Bonds Today by McClelland Barclay, now missing in action. Charles Kreeb, cornet soloist, won a radio contest and advances to a higher level.
Juniors stage their annual class play The Goose Hangs High in the high school auditorium Friday at 8 pm directed by Mrs. Bess Greenley. Cast includes Bernard Ingals Eunice Ingals Hugh Ingals Lois Ingals and more with crew led by Audrey Podhaski Ellen Mae First and Charles Kreeb.
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