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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1946
Page
2
In Monticello a cautious editorial blames inflation on rising costs and passes the burden to retailers and consumers. It praises revived free market competition among retailers as a stabilizing force and urges readers not to blame merchants for price hikes.
The Atlantic Monthly attacks President Truman for incompetence and surrounded by intellectual equals in the White House. Critics urge reforms in selecting vice presidents on merit, blaming politics and public dissatisfaction for his unsteady leadership.
By Other Editors the Hampton Chronicle argues the longer pheasant open season harmed the pheasant crop in Iowa. It notes a marked reduction in birds over the past years and reports that few hunters in Franklin county are finding limits even early in the season.
The Indianola Record-Herald argues wage levels must rise with living costs to avoid poor business results and reduced consumer cash. The Storm Lake Pilot Tribune notes threats to Iowa corn song lyrics and mocks shrinking stalks as hybrids crowd out tall varieties, citing a 15 foot Denison winner.
An Iowa City judge predicts 10 000 divorces in Iowa this year and compares marriage contracts to horse trades. He notes people treat marriage less carefully than Arkansas hill traders judging a trade. He adds canceling a horse trade is easier than ending a marriage.
Chariton Leader warns readers to beware strangers asking for down payments for future delivery. The notice describes how many salesmen of this type vanish after taking orders and emphasizes caution to prevent scams.
A columnist quotes Sheldon Mail as noting laws cannot stop a man from making a fool of himself, reflecting on the limits of legislation to curb personal folly.
A Humboldt Republican voices doubt about Henry Wallace remaining a Democrat, insisting he is not still aligned with the party while acknowledging some may still consider themselves Democrats.
Stefan Zweig’s Balzac biography, ten years in the making, becomes December Book of the Month Club selection. He worked in Bath and Petrograd? Petro polis. Amid exile in Brazil, editor Richard Friedenthal kept the manuscript through blitz and bombed rooms, barely spared from destruction.
In letters dated November 11 Cascade Iowa children from Richland 5 School request Christmas gifts. Names include Herman Lemmer Roger Kramer Rose Mary Lemmer Robert Lemmer and a child writing for siblings. They ask for dolls sleds ball tricycles and toy items for siblings and parents.
A collection of handwritten notes from Cedar Rapids and towns like Monticello and Cascade dated November 11 1946 request toys and gifts for Christmas. Children names include Betty Lemmer Ann Hosch Bonnie Bud Theresa Lemmer and families request items such as dolls bicycles cornet games and dishes.
Real estate transfers include Christina M Folkerts to Anna Folkerts Husmann and Hat tie Folkerts Stadtmueller for a token dollar on vacated Block 1 and adjacent Lot 7 in Scotch Grove. Several transfers from Elizabeth Smith heirs to Milo and Katherine Tuttle, Mary Watters Coleman to Thomas F Watters, and Frances H Orris to Jay H Orris, plus assorted lot descriptions in Onslow and surrounding areas.
A pleasure flight by Keith Gabriel and Walter Anderson ended in death when their light aircraft plunged to the ground near Rockwell City after a low pass to wave to a friend. The motor failure prevented the climb, and both men were killed in the crash.
The Coxsee family travels by car from Berea through Ashland to Elizabethtown and Mammoth Cave National Park. They explore the Historic and Frozen Niagara entrances, ride Echo River, and visit Lincoln's birthplace on a summer vacation tour through Kentucky.
W A Oxenreider of Lacona in Warren county harvested a bushel from a 10 by 21 foot peanut patch at about 200 bushels per acre. Peanuts grow underground like potatoes and need similar garden attention. A warm autumn fooled a mulberry tree belonging to C R Brown of New Virginia, yielding a second crop with ripe and green fruit.
The junior class staged Old Doc to strong praise with Duane Slauson directing. Leading performances by Donna Beth Aitchison as Ma Brown and Bob First in makeup and portrayal drew audience admiration. Supporting turns from Betty Lou Vernon, Bob Veitch, Jean Hein, Ray Null and others added variety with musical interludes by Madrigal and instrumental quartets.
The Monticello cowbell tradition continues into another year. Since 1942 the blue red marker honors Ana mosa Monti, and Armistice Day frames a rugged 13-0 Monti victory last Monday. Coaches Linn Cram Captain Bob Messerli praised team spirit and hard work.
Downtown intersection hosted a grand pep rally last Monday morning led by the band and cheerleaders. The redcoats formed a circle while head cheerleaders Ar Jene Kuhns Kay Bender Fern Decker Marilyn Landis LaVonne Fluekiger and Betty Lou Vernon led lively yells as senior players and coaches spoke before the parade returned to the school.
Members of the Sociology and Commercial Law classes visited the Reformatory last Wednesday morning as part of a field trip tied to the study of penal institutions.
Coach Linn lauds the Panthers after a strong season with overwhelming early wins and a 13 to 0 Armistice Day win over Anamosa. He highlights players including Bob Messerli Benny Benson Don Hackbarth Jim Seehusen and Dwaine Martin and notes many juniors and sophomores to watch next year.
Principal Ray Stumbaugh announced the Armistice Day Game parade results last Monday. First prize went to the junior float with a graveyard theme. second to the sophomore baby buggy creation. third to the freshmen casket bearing Anamosa remains. fourth to the senior duo-wheeled trailer with a wilted Anamosa player and the defiant sign De-feet Anamosa. Pep Club sponsored the contest with judges Migs Bevans, Mr Coxsee, and Mr Vernon.
Parents observed the school on Tuesday November 19 during the Go-to-School Night. Regular classes ran 7 30 to 8 30 with subjects including 8th Arithmetic English Geography Sociology World Geography Biology Shop Typing 9th Vocational Agriculture Homemaking 10th English Advanced Algebra General Mathematics 7th English General Science World History Commercial Law American Literature Latin 1 Grade School Grades 1 6. The program opened with band selections and a Bach number then the girls’ and boys’ choirs performed followed by six seniors being inducted into the National Honor Society.
Six seniors were inducted into the Delta Sigma chapter of the National Honor Society during a formal initiation at the high school assembly last Tuesday evening. Initiates ranged across students and were presented by sponsor Miss Bush. officers led the service with a processional and reception followed.
Miss Mildred Orr spoke to the Future Teachers on kindergarten methods at the regular meeting last Thursday night. The event was sponsored by Mr. Shannon and Mrs. Mars Guyan, with a planned social gathering for the month’s end.
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