Talk With The Boys About Jobs When They Come Home
A column urges veterans on leave to discuss postwar career plans with older adults. It emphasizes education under the GI bill, exploring options whether to pursue more schooling or return to factory or farm work, and the importance of urging and guiding the young man toward a hopeful, productive future. It advises taking time to listen, provide encouragement, and help turn ambition into a solid plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Bureau
Washington, D. C
Jones County Farmers Guard Against Inflation
Jones county farmers are commended for prudent finances as prices rise they pay debts and build nest eggs for a potential lean period. The piece highlights restraint and future planning by local farmers amid inflationary markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Van Wyck Brooks Examines Washington Irving’s World
The critic’s latest work profiles Washington Irving as a visual biography of early American republic life. It argues the literature of a period reflects its people and social conditions and highlights Brooks’s habit of extensive reading and meticulous note taking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wyck Brooks
New England
Washington Irving
Mr. Brooks
Irving
Henry Seidel Canby
Exchanges and editorials blend of opinions across Iowa sources
A compilation of editorial fragments from multiple papers notes war policy, economic restraint, and national debt concerns. It highlights calls for prudent government spending, skeptical views on war financing, and reflections on postwar roles for veterans and industry in Iowa communities.
Iowa Poll Shows Roosevelt Gains Over Dewey in State
The Iowa Poll finds Roosevelt edging Dewey 48 to 46 with 16 percent undecided as of Oct 15. Roosevelt leads among men 37 to 50 and women 37 to 44, with shifts by residence and farm voters signaling changing support ahead of the November vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Roosevelt
Dewey
City Town Farm
Willkie
Europe
Mitchell
City Town Farm Blue
BWC
Ene Siresei Hyeendons
Gillette
Hickenlooper
Gillette Wo
Poll shows shifting leaning in blue and Mitchell match up
Voter leaning in a Senate race shows Blue at 16 percent and Mitchell at 14 percent with 70 percent undecided. A separate ballot test places Hickenlooper leading Gillette 47 to 36 with 17 percent undecided.
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Blue
Mitchell
Real Estate Transfers Include Joint Tenants in Anamosa and Wyoming
Real estate transfers list Herman G Dirks and Mrs Herm an G wife to Joseph A and Frances Holub as joint tenants with vesting deed for part of Lot 3 in Joseph H Fisher's first addition Anamosa tied to Cleveland Street and a 132 foot north point. Ruth Nelson Tosh and Alex to Laura E Smith deed for Lot 7 Wyoming original plat. Mary Luke Kropik and Joseph to Donald L Brunscheen with warranty deed for west half 14 and one acre NE corner NE 4.
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Herman G. Dirks
Herman G
Joseph A
Frances Holub
W d
Joseph H. Fisher
Anamosa
Cleveland Street
Ruth Nelson Tosh
Alex
Laura E. Smith
Wyoming
Mary Luke Kropik
Joseph
Donald L. Brunscheen
Property Deeds Record Transfers Across Several Additions
In section 29 township 84 range 1 west to Merle Ballou and Irene Ballou joint tenants for 2800 dollars. Transfers include Cronkhite’s add to Olin Lot 1 Block 6 and Flannigan’s Second add to Oxford Junction Lot 7 Block 20 to Frank and Rose Henak. Kropik heirs receive QCD for Lot and acre description. Brunscheen widow to Donald Brunscheen. Serbousek and McDonough families to Everett and Edwin Lambert. Lightfoot’s add to Monticello Lot 12 conveyed.
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Flannigan
Oxford Junction
Iowa
Charles F. Saxon
Lucy A
Mary Luke Kropik
Joseph Kropik
Haddie Luke
Herman EK
Brunscheen
Donald L. Brunscheen
Marion Hayes Serbousek
Donald
Ruth Hayes
McDonough
Tom
Kathleen Marie Hayes Boedecker
Harry
Everett
Edwin Lambert
Lightfoot
Monticello
Jones County Fair financial report shows receipts and disbursements
The Jones County Fair Association records total receipts from several streams including ticket sales, gates, and county aid amounting to a grand total and lists disbursements by open premiums, 4 H club premiums, speed premiums, music and attractions, and miscellaneous expenses. Secretary Ross Baty signs as the official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Fair Association
Fair County Aid
Ross Baty
Fire Hazard List for Safer Homes and Schools
A period piece urges daily fire prevention at home and in school. It lists common hazards such as defective pipes, kerosene cans, oily mops, matches, unsafe extension cords, and unprotected lamps, and stresses following drill rules to reduce disasters.
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United States
Football Tales From The Field This Week
The coach plans an easy start for the boys focusing on offense and defense. Art Bohlken shines with leap frog play against Iowa City's center. Bonwell breaks free for an 82 yard touchdown run. Rickels adds the extra point after an off tackle rush. Clark Shannon stands out at right end with several receptions and rushing yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Bohlken
Iowa City
Bonwell
I.C
Rickels
Mixed Chorus Is Announced with New Officers
The following people have been selected for mixed chorus with officers elected at the first meeting Betty Jo Guyan as president and LaVern Rickels as secretary and treasurer Sopranos listed including Helen Gerdes Hildegarde Kehren Irma Schoon Arlene Kuhns Marilee Matthiessen and others Altos include Alice Clark Susan Stuhler Kay Bender Donna Aitchison Ellen First Donna McCurdy Claire Shannon Betty Adamson Ramona Hoffman Audrey Podhaski Tenors are Gene Kuehl Lloyd Messerli Don Newton Dick Sutherland Marvin Jacobs Berkley Holmes Baritones and Basses feature Charles Kreeb Max Schrader Jerry Naylor Dick Bonwell David Walker Mark Young LaVern Rickels and Bob Chisman The girls sextet chosen this week includes Helen Gerdes Hildegarde Kehren Alice Clark Marilee Matthiessen Ellen First and Susan Stahler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jo Guyan
LaVern Rickels
Donna McCurdy
Claire Shannon
Betty Adamson
Ramona Hoffman
Audrey Podhaski
Gene Kuehl
Lloyd Messerli
Don Newton
Dick Sutherland
Marvin Jacobs
Berkley Holmes
Charles Kreeb
Max Schrader
Jerry Naylor
Dick Bonwell
David Walker
Mark Young
Bob Chisman
Sexete
Helen Gerdes
Hildegarde Kehren
Alice Clark
Marilee Matthiessen
Ellen First
Susan Stahler
Grades Record September War Stamp Purchases
The September sale shows each grade contributing to war stamp and bond purchases. Listed amounts include Grade 1 Miss Koster 7.55 and Grade 1 Miss Cruise 16.80, Grade 2 Miss Kline 11.265, Grade 3 Miss Scallon one bond 7.565, Ming Kirchner one bond 25.50, Grade 4 Miss Bevans 4.80, Grade 5 Miss Greenfield one bond 24.25, Grade 6 Miss Havlichek 4.20, totaling 101.90 in stamps and three bonds.
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Koster
Miss Cruise
Miss Kline
Miss Scallon
Ming Kirchner
Miss Bevans
Halloween plans and new students join local school
Hallowe en activities begin with a kindergarten party planned by the class. Rex Appleby enters the group as a new boy and Galen Etten joins the first grade. Recent birthdays include Maurita Brokaw John Shover Philip Skelley Jimmy Sands and Glen Paulsen. The fourth grade studies living and non living animals, helped by Philip Tuetken who brought a hat to school.
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Hallowe'en
Rex Appleby
Galen Etten
Maurita Brokaw
John Shover
Philip Skelley
Jimmy Sands
Glen Paulsen
Junior Magazine Sale Begins Under Two Teams
The junior magazine sale led by Irma Schoon aims to surpass last year’s $1,375 as juniors wear out shoes in the push. The red captain is Claire Shannon and the black captain is Betty Lou Null, with the losing team hosting a party for the winners.
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Irma Schoon
Claire Shannon
Betty Lou Null
Eells
Shannon
Ed Hemmer Wanders After Fire Drill in Five Minutes
A playful item notes Ed Hemmer got lost following a fire drill and took five minutes to locate the correct room. It mentions a senior class request for carrier pigeons in asbestos suits to carry hot notes and lists several local student names and cheerleaders chosen for the season.
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Ed Hemmer
Forum debate on Germany after the war at Philomonte
Students weigh postwar options from punitive occupation to rebuilding Germany. Suggestions include dismantling the military, supervising governance, integrating Germany into world structures, distributing control among Allies, and fostering democracy with speech rights and education reforms.
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Charles A. Doxsee
Monticello, Iowa
National Editorial Association
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
Tom Treanor
Rockwell City Advocate
Mason City
Knoxville Express
Lake View Resort
Glee Club
Fidora Herald-Ledger
Legion
America
Red Oak Express
Albert Lea Tribune
Clarion Monitor
Towa
Uncle Sam
Gillette Or Hickenlooper
Kangas ‘City Star
Tae He
H. W. Stuhler
Philomonte
Monticello High School
Montiei
Clark Shannon
Gren
Betty Lou
Berk
Doris
Tootie
Shaffer
Jean
Ray
Lloyd Measerli
Lois Clark
Dot Read
Sally Otten
Germany
Fletcher Dunlap
World League
George Hanssen
Esther Young
Bob Messerli
Jennie Rundle
England
Russia
Billy Marsh
Galen Hagen
Carol Caspers
Dorothy Hinrichs
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