Monticello Evening Farm Forum Praised By Community
Last Monday saw the second Monticello Farm Forum held in the public school building as part of a ten program series on Monday evenings at eight o'clock. Sponsored by the vocational agricultural department and other agencies, the event highlights the community’s commitment to adult education and agricultural awareness.
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Vocational Agricultural Department
Monticello Public Schools
Monticello
Iowa
Monticella
Southern Iowa Farmers See Income Similar to 1914 Levels
A study of 33 farms in southern Iowa shows gross cash income today around 183 dollars per farm, with higher per-farm earnings than 1914 due to higher farm credits and other income sources. Economists note the region's midwest agricultural shift and credit effects in recent decades.
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Iowa
Cate College
Walter W. Monticello
Luther
It May Be a Relief for Mother If Son Spends Year in Training
A young man will receive compensation for a year of military training. He will rise at a set time, maintain first class equipment, make his bed, and keep his appearance tidy. His mother will no longer need to nag him each morning or pick up after him.
Boy Scouts of America Render Useful Service
The Boy Scouts of America have long served Monticello and the nation, aiding disaster response, first aid, traffic control, and message delivery. They sold Liberty Bonds, delivered Thanksgiving baskets, collected supplies for needy families, cleaned vacant lots, and helped in rescues from hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and fires, with national records detailing decades of service.
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Boy Scouts
United States
Monticello
Boy Scouts of America
National Council of the
Bey Senats of America
Reyond
New England
Mississippi Valley
Roosevelt
Discipline of the Army Shapes Indolent Youth
A brief note on military discipline highlighting its value in correcting indolence. It suggests initial resistance but asserts that obedience to orders leads to clearer purpose and better conduct.
Republican Party Should Chart Course For Country In 1942
The text argues that a minority party should not oppose simply for opposition. If opposition exists, it must present an alternative when Democratic or Republican programs may fail. The GOP should plan carefully for national interests, hold gains, and aim to advance more ground in 1942.
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Congress
Annual Homecoming Reactions From Students and Alumni
Readers recall the annual football homecoming dance held November 11. Alumni and students described the event as superb and swell despite bitter cold, with many praising the game and weather, and several expressing desire for more similar celebrations.
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Montini
Toot” Timmins
Sue” Bangnart
Irvin Husman
Oke
Ralph Bender
Fay Haeussler
Miss Merrill
Carl Fagan
Wilma “Do
Paul Frank
Paul Bender
Rosalind Kiburz
Jitzie’ Shover
Wally Schneider
P. S
Jack Stuhler
Mildred Jacobs
Bette Patterson
Editorial Reeerty on School Subjects and Their Values
Betty Lee Clark argues high school subjects teach more than facts. Mathematics teaches caution, literature broadens experience, speech aids social contact, gym builds quick thinking, history provides context, and music uplifts morals. Students gain cultural value enriching life for years.
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Betty Lee Clark
Audrey McDonald Teaches Algebra. Gene Taylor Shows Interest
The week includes Chatterbox Audrey McDonald delivering the th grade algebra lesson and sparking real interest from Gene Taylor. In history class Ralph is urged to teach in the future with stronger discipline. Earldean celebrated Armistice Day with gusto, with Laverne Filers noting it.
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Audrey McDonald
Gene Taylor
Earldean
Laverne Filers
Gossip and School Romances Stir Classroom Current
A fragmented campus sketch recalls staff meeting antics and teen crushes among Wilma Blondie and other girls.Reports describe classmates like Armin Jacobs and Eloise Wright in lighthearted mischief from last Monday and Sadie Hawkins style antics ending in a near miss.
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Wilma
Blondie
Don Mouw Talks With Philomonte Staff
Don Mouw addressed the Philomonte staff at the regular Wednesday meeting November 13. He outlined article writing and headline tips, urged independent news gathering, and praised the station’s issues.
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Philemonte
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Philomonte
School Kids Engage In Library Visits And Holiday Themed Projects
Kindergarten pupils plan a library visit on Thursday and make vegetable booklets for a Thanksgiving feast. First graders craft Indian and Pilgrim costumes for a Thanksgiving story play. Armistice Day pep meeting features a band and two cheerleaders. Sixth graders build a pioneer log cabin sand table. Fourth graders celebrate Book Week with room bulletin board characters and animal bookmarks.
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George Barnts
Seventh Graders Originate Limericks
Miss James seventh grade English class wrote limericks. The three samples feature a Panthers team, Monti High, and Coach Klumpar with lines about Mary and Harry, and a terrier named Pete ending in a humorous lesson.
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James
Marching Band Formations Captured Amid Rain
Monday morning photographs show the band formations for the season taken by Moon Express photographer. Formations include an M star and an airplane. A sudden downpour scattered the group into Mr. Walker's manual training room.
Monticello Pupils Observe Book Week
Monticello students celebrated Book Week with Dewey decimal system lessons and library trips led by city librarian Miss Malnar. Contests in Miss Hud s on and Miss Dwelle classes crowned Dick West Eloie Timmins Betty Podhaski Stan Schrader Armin Jacobs Jacquelyne Curdy and Helen Dietiker as top winners.
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Miss Malnar
Miss Dwelle
Anamosa game leaves Anamosa ahead but locals claim cow bell
After a tough game against Anamosa, the Anamosa team is credited with the win, but locals feel their squad played strongly and earned the cow bell. Several players, including Ralph Bender, Habber Hogan and others, recover from injuries as the team shifts focus to basketball with both boys and girls practicing eagerness to excel.
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Anamosa
Monti
Ralph Bender
Habber Hogan
Tipton
Sophomores Hear Chad Hanna on Morning Radio
Sophomore English classes under Miss Hudson have listened all week to Betty Wells reading Chad Hanna by Welter Edmonds. The tale of a circus boy has captivated students who hope to hear it conclude.
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Beardsley
Ralph. Jr
Heath
Bob Liddy
Bob Siebels
Dick and Verona
Mickey McLaughlin
Janana
Betty Crane
Manchester
Arline Balster
Doris Osten
Bob Eggers
Betty Outen
Margaret Bader
Madeline Paulson
Dorothy Allamand
Alfreda Boss
Miss Hudson
Betty Wells
Chad Hanna
Welter Edmonds
Ames Speakers Present Talks At Farm Forum
The Farm Forum in Ames features Iowa State College speakers on land payments and farm topics. About 125 people attended last Monday with more expected. Vocational Ag students give Friday talks on home beautification soil improvement and crop production to aid in selecting farming programs.
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Farm Forum
Iowa State College
Ames
Vocational Ag
Future Teachers Hold Meet Monday
The Normal Training Club of 26 members begins a linoleum block cutting project and will make items including Christmas cards. The group plans one meeting per month and will tackle a different craft at each session.
Monti Hi Boys Basketball Practicing For Big Season
Monti High starts the season with the largest basketball class yet about forty players, with all first team members returning except Russ Jamieson. Coach Moore promises steady improvement as workouts run nightly 4 to 6 pm and preparations focus on new tricks for an ambitious schedule.
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Monti Hi
Moore
Russ Jamieson
Jones County
Monticello welcomes new columnist and theater role
The author expresses fondness for Monticello and announces a gym column name idea and gratitude. He notes a high school production of Uncle Tom's Cabin with A B Grimes cast as Simon Legree and imagines being nicknamed Deacon.
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A. B. Grimes
Simon Legree
Uncle Tom George Harris George Shelby St. Clare Phineas Fletcher
Mr. Wilson Deacon Perry Shelby Haley Gumption Cute
Tom Laker
Marks Sambo
Quimbo
Eva Eliza
High School Drama Club Cast Faces Friendly Feedback
A busy Monday night practice features remarks on student resilience and humor about personalities like Légree Haley and Dr. Swift. Director Roy Moore paces nervously as Principal Boyd Shannon jokes about the church offering plate and a missing hat.
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Légree
L. J. Swift
Haley
Roy Moore
Boyd Shannon
Notable thanks from Monticello locals and well-wishers
A speaker expresses gratitude to Francie Cochran Emma Stadtmoeller Earl Rynerson and Virginia Clerk for help in Monticello. They credit John P Ferring of Anamosa for a tip and convey optimism about starting a new role and getting to know the town better.
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Francie Cochran
Emma Stadtmoeller
Earl Rynerson
Virginia Clerk
John P
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Last Will and Testament of W S Hutton Probate in Jones County
District court in Jones County Iowa announces probate hearing for the will of W S Hutton filed November 2 1940 with final proof and probate set for November 30 1940 at 9 AM.Readers may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated November 2 1946 W J Pearson Clerk. Eliza Thoeni Shannon deputy Locher Locher attorneys for the estate.
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State of Iowa
Jones County
W. S. Hutton
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