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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1943
Page
1
A wartime-era reflection praises gratitude for a country free of war damage and abundance of food. It honors Pilgrim fathers and Puritan families for foundational Thanksgiving spirit, contrasts US stability with war torn Europe, and notes continued religious faith amid destruction as Britain endures the Blitz.
A nostalgic excerpt celebrates Philadelphia's 100th anniversary as a summer centerpiece of city life. It contrasts a lively Rogers family vignette with Idell’s humorous centennial piece and notes connections to broader cultural figures and works, including Nancy Wilson Ross and early women in the Navy. The passage nods to production plans and literary gossip surrounding the era’s notable authors.
Column critiques Clyde Herring’s party switch and tax dealings, calling him a political interloper and a lame duck. It echoes Senator George A. Wilson’s open door prophecy for postwar world order, urging public negotiations, open sessions, and avoidance of secret treaties. It warns about federal land tax exemptions hurting local finances.
Readables from The Monticello Express cover events on November 28 1983 including a back to school program with 291 parent registrations a Red Cross drive total of 244 and a Sacred Heart high school basketball win 28 to 2 over Cascade. Also notes on local deaths births civic events and a 1923 1918 chronicle segment with community happenings and people in Monticello and surrounding townships.
Haskell of Garwin walked twelve miles to register under the selective service act after turning 18. Knoxville reports 1600 pounds of salvage silk and nylon hose shipped, about 25,000 pairs. Shell thefts worry hunters as shells become prized items. Local car incident recalls a 49 year reunion between former schoolmates after an accident near Swan Lake. Miss Edna Hiller of Decorah was en route to Camar. her car overturned, with Mrs. Agnes Coughlin Rosa aiding. Local residents face delays and train-track peril as a tension-filled moment unsettles Sheldon.
Deeds filed show Lillie M Berner and others transferring 10 and 5 acre parcels near the river beds in Center Junction to Lillian A Ingwersen for $1.00. Unmarried Bessie B Watson conveys lot 1 block 44 Center Junction to J E Duncan and Maude I Duncan as joint tenants for $1.00. L C Hodoval and Zepha M wife sell lots 1 and 31 block 1 Flanigan Moore Add Oxford Junction including a two story brick building and contents for $1.00 and other considerations.
The text argues painting and finishing need not be complex. For inexpensive furniture, avoid multiple coats and rubbing. Clean, sand, and apply a filler coat if the wood is porous to reduce labor and waste.
A Cream of local editorials urges humility and gratitude during Thanksgiving. Iowa readers are reminded to attend church, show charity with baskets for the less fortunate, and live by the moral teaching of helping others as in the biblical commandment.
The county reports 100 percent Junior Red Cross enrollment in public schools for November 1 to 15, totaling 72.54 dollars. Grade by grade figures are listed with specific teachers, and Sacred Heart School reports 7.05 with 100 percent in grades three to eight. Monticello notes sewing project quotas and progress by Mrs. Walker and Homemaking girls.
A poem urges readers to honor Thanksgiving by lifting thoughts beyond feast and food. It contrasts eager eating with remembrance of prayers and the sacrifice of soldiers, urging heartfelt gratitude and devotion during the holiday season attributed to Berkeley Holmes.
Inquiring Reporter captures enthusiastic student feedback for The Goose Hangs High. Comments span many names from Helen A to Jamie and Betty Jo praising performances, sets, and fatigue after a long rehearsal, with humorous remarks about costumes and gym routines.
Students review a myth about the pomegranate in ancient Rome and Greece. The fruit’s six seeds allegedly dictated the world’s fate, tying Proserpina’s six seeds to six months of winter and six months of summer.
Students in second and third grade made Thanksgiving place cards and favors then wrapped napkins and sent candy to their own hospital for Thanksgiving trays. The notes express care for other children and hope for a warm holiday.
First graders buy six War Bonds while class decorates for Thanksgiving. Five more bonds boost the total with names listed. Miss Pranzenberg’s second grade forms an American Junior Red Cross with Bruce Appleby president and officers. Third grader Jackie Schmidt buys a $60 bond. Fifth grade forms an Audubon Bird Club with six week officers. A poem titled Thanksgiving Day appears by Lydie Yaircild.
Orla Randolph of the United States Soil Conservation Service spoke at a regular Parent Teachers Association meeting held Thursday evening. He illustrated his talk with colored slides showing the conservation program in Iowa and Jones County. Batty Heteeether presented plans for a fantasy improv.
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