Let Us Give The GIs A Chance
Former president Herbert Hoover urged ending the military draft after the war to avoid depriving the nation of future professionals. In Monticello residents voiced low interest among returning GIs in resuming college, noting many feel too old after four years of service. An army lieutenant plans medical training, aiming to complete residency by age 32, illustrating the GI Bill's potential benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Wilson College
Monticello
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Sam
Teenagers Rally of Thieves Traced Across Six States
Four sixteen year old boys from Maine escaped a state boys' training school and staged robberies in Massachusetts Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois and Iowa before being captured in a stolen car. Officers describe a pattern of high speed flight and multiple farm and filling station robberies tied to broken homes as the root cause of their crime.
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Maine
South Portland
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Jones County
Monticello
Anamosa
Express
Don’t Tinker With The Corn Picker In Gear
Ward Barnes warns readers about corn picker accidents as farmers prepare for harvest. He recalls a near miss from Renwick and urges farmers to avoid tinkering with the machine while it is powered, stressing the risk of serious injuries and loss of life. He urges caution and responsibility to prevent future tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Crep
KRNT
Renwick
Ward Barnes
Earle Grove Earle
Control Labor and Management
This Ames Milepost argues for government aware control of both labor and management. It urges determining a fair labor return and shared profits, enforcing decisions regardless of party. calls for wage stabilization to match price stability and warns against endless wage hikes or strike-driven pressure that harms the public.
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Ames
Atomic bombs saved for use against government officials
A Knoxville Express opinion argues atomic weapons should be reserved for future war use against enemies, suggesting they could target numerous government officeholders deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Express
No Need To Travel Far Knoxville Express
When things are wrong in the nation one seldom needs to look farther than ten miles from where he is standing to discover part of the cause.
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Knoxville Express
Cass Timberlane And The Marriage Tide In Midwestern Town
The article previews Sinclair Lewis's new novel Cass Timberlane chosen by Book of the Month Club for October. It follows Cass Timberlane a forty one year old town judge who falls for Jinny a much younger woman and depicts marriage in a respectable Midwestern setting with Lewis’s signature irony. It notes his career and Nobel prize honors and mentions his stance on prizes and his view of postwar Europe.
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Sinclair Lewis
Cass Timberlane
Lewis
Grand Republic
Jinny
Cass
Mr. Lewis
Arrowsmith
Stockholm
Iowa Poll Finds Optimism On Jobs And Prosperity In State
The Iowa Poll shows 64 percent expect enough local jobs in six to nine months, with 69 percent predicting similar family income. Farmers and city residents differ on outlooks, while 20,000 state job openings are cited and income expectations vary by income level.
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Iowa
Unem
George D. Haskell
Parm
Gallup
United States
Towa
Hoyo
Brighten Steps White Stripes Painted Edges of Cellar Stairs
White stripes run lengthwise along the edges of cellar steps to reduce missteps and improve safety. The painted markings emphasize step edges and guide cautious passage.
From Has Been Knits To Wardrobe Riches
A vintage guide explains reviving worn knitwear for 1945 by cutting and stitching damaged items. It notes moth damaged bathing suits sweaters with perspiration stains and worn underwear can be rebuilt into usable junior and family wear with simple finishes and careful seam work.
Knitting Revival Teaches Kids Garment Making Secrets
The article outlines methods for repairing and repurposing knits for children's wear including baby garments, nightgowns, panties, and union suits. It covers seam techniques for heavy and light knits, edge finishing to prevent fraying, and creative uses of sweaters to form new outfits for boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pop
Richland couple celebrate twenty-fifth wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehard Doden marked their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary at home last Sunday guests included relatives and a few friends Mrs. Fred Doden attended the event with the couple in Richland
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John Doden
Langworthy
William Plueger
Bertha Mae
Carl Plueger
Herbert
Tobe Hinrichs
Henry Brokens
Ervin Plueger
Raymond Buol
Bernard and
Loren
W. T. Rieken
Larry
Monticello
J. H. Siebels
Will Albers
Maiza Brant
Anamosa
Mary Thuman
Center Junction
Louis Behrends
Amber
George Hein
Walter Heath
Carl Schnester
Richland
Leonard Doden
Willis Doden
David Darling
Donald
San Francisco
Calif
Oliver Kiburz
Willis Coden
Jim Bolton
Chicago
Howard Hicks
Rhinehard Doden
Fred Doden
Monticello Express Classified and Association Details
Published on Thursday and entered at the post office at Monticello Iowa as second class mail matter. Member of Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association and Credit Bureau of Circulations Sole advertising representative Newspaper Advertising Service Inc Chicago Illinois.
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Monticello
Iowa
Monticello Express
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association and Credit Bureau of Circulations
Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc
Chicago
Illinois
Monthly Hop Dances at Groovie Hop Cats Gala Night
The event featured jitterbug dancing and performances by Louise York Susan Stahler Marjorie Thomas and Gene Kuehl with punch and cupcakes served. Sponsored by the M Club after the U High game the four hour dance left students tired but eager for the next hop.
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Louise York
Susan Stahler
Marjorie Thomas
Juniors Aim To Beat Last Year S Fund Total
Junior magazine sale finished with no totals yet. Two teams led by Kathryn Bender Red Panthers and Naomi Hanken Black Panthers pursue the $1746.40 goal set by last year’s eleventh grade. The losing team will sponsor a party for the winners.
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Kathryn Bender
Red Panthers
Naomi Hanken
Black Panthers
Homecoming Dance Slated For Nov 2nd
The community building will host a Home Coming dance on November 2 with a live orchestra led by Elmer Young. The event, sponsored by the "M" Club and the band, will crown Monti Hi's first home coming queen.
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West Liberty
Elmer Young
Monti Hi
Monti High Pep Club Leads Slogans And Freshmen Drama
A chaotic school page notes the Pep Club slogans on blackboards and a drama cast of 17 from 40 tryouts. Teases about eighth versus ninth graders and freshmen antics abound, with PTA plans led by Mrs. A FE Shelley and Donald Eells for October 18.
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ILA
A. FE. Shelley
Donald Eells
PTA
Junior Play Cast Chosen For George Washington Slept Here
The junior class selects the cast for the play George Washington Slept Here with a list of performers led by Don Newton Newton Fuller Jim Seehusen Annabelle Fuller Steve Eldridge Paul Seehusen Katie Dorothy Hinrichs Mrs Douglas Lois Guyan Clayton Evans Don Hackbarth Reva Leslie Naomi Hanken Hester Barbara Walker Raymond Don Bohtken Bob Messerli Margaret Ann Zimmerman Madge Fuller Kay Bender Leggett Frazer Ronald Benson Tommy Hughes Randall Ganfield Sue Barrington Sue Studter Nuss Wilcox Mary Lou Adams and Mr Prescott Dick Finson. The group faces reduced sleep and meals through November 19.
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George Washington
Mr. Kimber
Don Newton Newton Fuller
Jim Seehusen
Annabelle Fuller
Steve Eldridge
Paul Seehusen
Katie
Dorothy Hinrichs
Douglas
Lois Guyan Clayton Evans
Don Hackbarth
Reva Leslie
Naomi Hanken Hester
Barbara Walker Raymond
Don Bohtken
Uncle Stanley
Bob Messerli
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Madge Fuller
Kay Bender Leggett Frazer
Ronald Benson
Tommy Hughes
Randall Ganfield
Sue Barrington
Sue Studter Nuss Wilcox
Mary Lou Adams
Mr. Prescott
Dick Finson
Emil Liers Presents Trained Otters And Movie To Students
Emil FE Liers, a noted otter trainer, showcases two trained otters Charcole and Slick for a lyceum program. He describes otters as smart creatures of the weasel family and capable swimmers and retrievers, ending with a water tank demonstration after a photos exhibit.
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Emil Liers
Emil FE. Liers
Lyceum
Mr. Liers
Charcole
Slick
Team Leaves With Rousing Sendoff
The football team received a lively sendoff before their game in Iowa City on Friday. Senior high leaders Irma Schoon Lois Clark Betty Lou Null and Helen Gerdes directed the pep rally while junior high captains Roma Hoult LaVonne Fluckiger Catherine Hanken and Donald Henson led the cheering section. The marching band closed with Monti Hi as Marilyn and Patty questioned the trip to Anamosa.
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Iowa City
Irma Schoon
Lois Clark
Betty Lou Null
Helen Gerdes
Roma Hoult
LaVonne Fluckiger
Catherine Hanken
Donald Henson
Monti Hi
History dates list of events from September and October
Mr. Eells compiles a September October chronology of dates from 1492 to 1945, listing events such as the signing of the U S Constitution, the Great Chicago Fire, Columbus discovery, and the opening of the Naval Academy with various birth, death, and achievement dates.
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Eells
History Room
United States Department of Treasury
First Continental Congress
McKinley
Winthrop
Boston
Maine
St. Mihiel Salient
Francis Scott Key
U. S
United States Naval Academy
Columbus
America
William Penn
Lment
John Brown
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Erie Canal
Daniel Webster
Theodore Roosevelt
Calendar of PTA Meetings and Homecoming Events
October 18 PTA in P.T.A. calendar. October 19 West Branch at there. October 26 Mt Vernon here. October 26 Dad's Day. November 2 West Liberty here. November 2 Homecoming. November 9 Anamona there. November 15 T, November 16 Claag play.
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P.T.A
West Branch
Mt. Vernon
Weat Liberty
Anamona
Claag
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Europe
Germany
Minneapolis Star-Journal
Monticello and
Jones’ County
Charles A. Doxsee
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
Philomonte
Monticello High School
Ben Franklin
Statesman
Helen Jean
Donna
Helen
Miss Wood
Rob Otten
Roma
Ruthie
J. J
Monti High
Ane
Patty P
Mr. Linnt
Luett
Marilyn
Patty
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