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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

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Small business as a base for democracy in America

The piece argues that small business forms the backbone of the economy and democracy. It cites Ford, McCormick, Bell, and Edison as founders who began small, later building large firms. It stresses free enterprise for both big and small firms and cites the Small Businessmen's Association on economic democracy and entry freedom.

America Henry Ford Cyrus McCormick Alexander Graham Bell Thomas Edison National Small Businessmen’s Association

Death of Edwin Wilcox Shocks Scotch Grove Community

Edwin Wilcox 78 died Saturday at John McDonald hospital Monticello after a day in the hospital for a severe cold. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Monticello. The Wilcox family observed their 50th wedding anniversary recently and had just returned from a trip to Utah. Their daughter Ethelwyn teaches in Utah. Community events and visits filled the Scotch Grove area with reports of meetings, travels, and church activities including a Presbyterian aid gathering and World Wide Communion observance.

Scotch Grove Cass Wilcox Edwin Wilcox John McDonald Monticello Ida Cass Utah Ethelwyn Presbyterian Aid Wilbur Hinrichs Leroy Dirks Augusta Norris Leonard Darrow Watertown S. C Minnesota W. B. Clark Colorado Oklahoma

American women resist Paris long skirts say Ted Malone polls

Ted Malone on ABC Radio City reports American women prefer ankle length skirts and wasp waists over the Paris trend. Over two weeks 65 892 replies show only six votes for long skirts while majority oppose the ban and favor simple dresses to save cloth for overseas aid.

Paris New York Ted Malone ABC Radio City Ted

Monticello Gossip Highlights Tiny Tales And Local Sports

The column pools Monticello notes from By the Way concerning wildlife radio quips, bicycle rules, and petty mischief. It recalls a Tightwad father and a missing pony joke, the bicycle court fine, and Monticello football losses to Tipton, praising Paul Schneider's steady drives.

Communion Services and New Members at Local Church

Communion services were held in Hopkinton church and several members were admitted by letter and baptism. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Reiss joined by letter from Vinton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wagner from Palo, Mrs. Maye Molesberry from Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Deitrich from Monticello. Howard Le vien and Marvin Snyder received baptism.

Hopkinton Church Calvin Reiss Vinton Walter Wagner Palo Maye Molesberry Clinton Deitrich Monticello Howard Levien Marvin Snyder

Sacred Heart and Regional Church Schedules and Notices

Parish listings detail Mass times at Sacred Heart Rev Eugene P Lorenz 8 and 10 am masses weekday 7 am holy day 6 and 9 am services. Presbyterian Cedar Rapids Westminster youth event and sermon topics noted. Lutheran and other church events include confirmation sessions Luther topics Reformation by Dr Martin Luther and regional youth rally Monticello Monticello school banquet and vesper. Wyo ming nuptial announced with timing and brotherhood meeting.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Eugene P. Lorenz Presbyterian Church Wm. J. Grossheim Westminster Fellowship Presbytery Westminster Church Cedar Rapids St. John’s Lutheran Church Martin Luther Dubuque Monticello William Zabel Charlotte St. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adi F. H. Kehren Luella Matilda Soper Richard Lee Eichhorn Wyoming Brotherhood

Ed Buol Visit in Richland Hosts and Guests

Mr and Mrs Ed Buol from Desert Hot Springs California spent a week at the home of Mr and Mrs Len Buol and other relatives. Len Buol and Miss Edna Buol entertained Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 in their honor with immediate relatives attending.

Richland Edward Buol Desert Hot Springs Calif Len Buol Edna Buol Herbert Balsiger Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Carl Schneiter Jerry Zonis Los Angeles George Hein Lewis Burrichter Ulrich Schilt John Yossi Roland Buol Cedar Rapids Carl Richmond Advance Henry Wismeier

Rural mail carrier nails hole in one at course

Chet Phelps of Ida Grove, a rural mail carrier, practiced at pigeon holes all week and then scored a hole in one at the golf course. Floyd Bubeck of Wall Lake drove 239 hogs to market for a $21,458.57 check, among the firm’s largest to a single farmer. Cedar Rapids visitors last Friday included Mr. and Mrs. Galen Hein Mrs. Henry Wismeier and daughter Joyce.

Chet Phelps Ida Grove Floyd Bubeck Wall Lake Wright County Galen Hein Henry Wismeier Joyce Cedar Rapids

Monticello Express Ad Details and affiliations

The notice confirms publication on Thursday and entry at the Monticello Post Office as second class main matter. It lists Monticello Express as a member of Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations with Newspaper Advertising Service Inc. of Chicago, Illinois as sole advertising representative.

Monticello Iowa Monticello Express Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations Newspaper Advertising Service Inc Chicago Illinois

Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Junior Play Preview

The Junior class presents a three act comedy based on Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough’s book. Two girls narrate their feigned maturity on a Europe bound trip, saved funds in hand, eager to sail while fearing a fog horn. Tryout details to follow by Mr Henry.

Cornelia Otis Skinner Emily Kimbrough Europe Cornelia Emily Mr. Henry

Jr Magazine Sales Rivalry Drives Two Teams

Shirley McCurdy’s team leads with sales totaling 697.35 while Mari leigh Clark’s side has 531.90, part of a junior class drive aiming to exceed last year’s 2258 goal. Overall chairman Marjory Hoffman coordinates the effort as Barbara Lang tops the list with 106 in sales.

Marileigh Clark Shirley McCurdy Marjory Hoffman Barbara Lang

Faculty Picnic at Stuhler's Acres Ends in Kittens Ball

Faculty members held a picnic at Stuhler's Acres on Tuesday night with old members entertaining new ones in a friendly kitten ball game. The event included a pot luck dinner and took place with permission.

Stuhler’s Acres

Monti Cello Panthers to Meet U High Friday

On Friday October 10 the Monti cello Panthers visit the U High Blue Hawks in Iowa City for a 2 30 game. Injuries shadow the Panthers uncertain of a steady lineup while the Blue Hawks expect Ojemann to start. Both teams seek a rebound as they chase wins.

Monticello Panthers U. High Blue Hawks Iowa City Panther Blue Hawk Ojemann Paul Hearn Howard Struve

Teen Age Book Club Reopens At School

The Teen Age Book Club is thriving again in our school. Members pay twenty five cents monthly and choose four books, earning a free book after four months. Everyone is urged to join.

No clear event headline from readable text

Fragmentary notes mention Ruthie A Ruthie K Doris Marthie H and Monti football players and cheerleaders with late appearances. A magazine sales chairman mood and class discussions are referenced along with a Naval Academy motto and a knowledge Seapower quote.

United States Naval Academy

Monti High Names Lewis Morf Principal

One of Monti High School’s outstanding teachers is Lewis Morf who now serves as principal. Born in Fredericksburg Iowa he completed high school in 1937 and pursued studies at William Jewell College the University of Iowa Upper Iowa University and Drake University. He taught at Stanley High School for eight and a half years and spent four years at Sac City as assistant principal and science instructor. Morf is a Mason and Phi Gamma Delta member and lives with his wife on North Third Street in the former Grimes home. Back the Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Monti High Lewis Morf Fredericksburg Iowa William Jewell College Liberty Missouri University of Iowa Iowa City Upper Iowa University Fayette Drake University Stanley High School Stanley Sac City The Masons Phi Gamma Delta Morf North Third Street Grimes

School Sponsors Named Across Grades and Activities

The article lists sponsors for each grade level and activity. Seventh grade with Mr. Cram and Miss Smith, eighth with them, ninth by Mr. Adams and Mrs. Cram, tenth by Mr. Marston and Mr. Linn, eleventh by Miss Nicoll Mrs. Guyan and Mr. Morf, seniors by Mr. Stumbaugh and Miss Maiden. Student council sponsors are Miss Smith Mrs. Coyle and Mr. Morf. Mrs. Ross leads Them sponsor. National Honor Society co sponsored by Miss Bush and Mrs. Ross with National Athletic Society by Mr. Linn. FFA by Mr. Adams and FHA by Miss Nicoll. M Club led by Mrs. Ross Mr. Stumbaugh and Miss Bush. Philomonte sponsors are Mrs. Adams and Mr. Henry GAA sponsored by Mrs. Cram.

Cram Miss Smith Adams Marston Linn Miss Nicoll Guyan Morf Stumbaugh Miss Maiden Ross Miss Bush Philomonte Henry G.A.A

Student Council Picks Committees

The Monti High Student Council assigns heads for five committees with named chairmen and grade step assistants. Committees include Bulletin Board chaired by Elfriede Behrends with grade reps, Sanitation chaired by Miriam Young, Patrol chaired by Stuart Sutherland, Assembly chaired by Karl Behrends, and Homecoming committee rules by Elfriede Behrens Duane Slau­son Don Shelley and Bob Reuter.

Elfriede Behrends Shirley Lubben Marie Pickett Jane DeShaw Betty Lou Bebee Doris Zimmerman Lucretia Fairbanks Miriam Young Marvin Schneider Ruth Ann Kuntz Sth Bob Arduser Rodney Rieken Anna Diers Jean Hein Stuart Sutherland Russell Marugg Ronald Eggers Stanley Bell Willis Harms Loren Hayes Art Jurgensen Karl Behrends Elfriede Behrens Duane Slauson Don Shelley Bob Reuter Monti High

Objectionable Jokes Spark Busy Local Debate

A local notice outlines a dispute over offensive jokes sparking objections and public reaction. Community leaders and residents including Marjory Hoffman discuss boundaries and sound standards for humor.

Willis Harris Jack Hoffman Dale Mardoff Marjory Hoffman Bud Morrison Mr. Henry

October schedule notes Tipton Here and Mt Vernon

The October calendar lists games including Tipton here and Mt Vernon there with West Liberty and West Branch matchups. Also notes West Branch Here There and U High There on various dates. Navy peaked with 1,300 combatant ships during World War II.

Tipton U. High West Branch Mt. Vernon West Liberty

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Mor Wilcox California Cecil McKinstry Seaman McKinstry San Francisco Audrey Schrader Nurses’ School Marcella Mary Ann Otten Gene Baxter Lee Linder Carl Underwood Richard William Rosencrans Anamosa John Otten Dwaine Plueger Jake Leesekamp Herman Hanken Henry Hildenbrandt Greeley Colo Carl Rick Collins Gazette Howard Hughess Krug Elliott Roosevelt Seymour Herald Jack Lee Lee Tightie Lake City Ames Laverne Lambert Verne McCurdy Martha Main Street Miss Nickel Panthers Eddie Anderson Hawks Paul Schneider Kay Drug Store Leigh Lloyd Clark Mrs Ed Buol Monticello and Jones County Charles A. Doxler Jones, Linn Delaware Dubuone Jr. Magazine Shirley Patronize Express Advertisers Monti Ruthie A Ruthie K Doris Ruthie Marthie H Albert Junior Chamber of Commerce Clark Brothers Leigh Clark
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