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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
1
The Des Moines landlord who claimed a lease was broken after a baby was born in a rented apartment faces criticism. The piece argues against punishing families for natural events, urging tenants rights and celebrating children as strengthening families and communities.
The list details multiple transfers in Anamosa and Monticello areas including Lena Kinyon to Kenneth D and Frances Jeffery for West 30 ft lots 3 and 4 in block 13 Oxford Junction, and Mary C Heil and Willis to Wit Blizek for 10 acres in section 24-84-1w. Various deeds show parcels in Monticello, East Montelle, Strawberry Hill, and Wyoming with prices ranging up to 14,580 dollars, covering lots, blocks, and described tracts and including several joint tenancies and warranties.
An editorial notes the cremation of eleven German war leaders and ten hangings fail to erase the menace of Nazism. It warns against renewed ambition to conquer and calls for a lasting peace order to prevent future brutal regimes.
A collection of editorials on American economic strain and labor law issues. Dorothy Thompson argues misery is self-inflicted by unions and demoralized industry while cautions about corn picker accidents stressing halt the machine before cleaning parts to avoid severe injuries. Local Iowa note urges farmers to follow safety rules to prevent costly injuries and neighborly repercussions.
The texts argue Stalinist tactics harm enemy nations and urge new management in America. They criticize strikes and misinformation, foreign policy sabotage, debt rise, and war involvement as signs of failed leadership. The pieces contrast optimism with Depression rhetoric from local papers.
Reading and Writing reviews a BBC Book Club pick about Mistress Mashams Repose by T H White. A ten year old discovers a sleeping baby on a miniature island inhabited by Gulliver's Lilliputians and must protect them from a scheming sovereign and a greedy vicar.
Fragment from Clarion Monitor notes someone is out of work and owes more than $2,500 to the government, with limited readable context and no clear names, dates, or location.
Editorials reflect on aspiring to the presidency and caution against political entanglement. The writer notes disputes rise as people try to be peacemakers and argues true happiness comes from a constant mind. John H Wayne quoted.
Bob Messerli, Student Council President, names sanitation bulletin board and assembly committees for the year. Art Jurgensen heads sanitation and assembly oversees auditorium events. Mary Ellen Zimmermann and others serve on the assembly panel. Don Newton chairs the safety patrol with a team of patrolmen and ranks listed. a bi weekly council newspaper reports on governance.
A traditional pep assembly and snake dance were held in the gym last Friday. Master of ceremonies were Don Newton assisted by Ron Benson and Jim Seehusen. Names of participants included Monti Panthers and West Branch boosters with listed students and coaches. The event concluded with the band leading a downtown procession and a snake dance led by Ray Null, Ray Rieniers, and Bob Veitch.
Plans for a weiner roast after raking leaves from the school lawn were made at a Girls Athletic Association meeting. Arlene Kuhns was chosen treasurer due to workload, and the elected secretary will handle points and secretarial duties.
The junior high and second eleven have defeated Manchester twice in recent weeks. Second team scores were 18 to 0 and 7 to 0 with Gerdes Shelley and Adamson starring in touchdowns. Junior high games saw Gerdes and Paulsen score as the line earned praise for blocking and charging.
At a recent FFA meeting the group outlined a November 14 father and son banquet and an all high school dance on November 8. The senior homemaking class will plan and serve the meal for the banquet. Don Zimmerman, president, led the session with Mr. Adams as sponsor as the team practiced basketball in the gym to prepare a challenge to nearby agriculture chapters.
Legal notices describe multiple transfers and deeds. families including Day, Dragoo, Gilmore, Ingwersen, and Strait enter joint tenancy or convey property in Cronkhite’s addition Olin and a parcel in section 13-83-3 west with street and railroad boundaries referenced.
October 24 PTA meeting at Monti with October 25 Mount Vernon visit. November 1 West Liberty, November 8 School Dance. November 11 Anamosa Here, November 14 FFA Father and Son Banquet, November 15 Junior Class Play.
Monti High juniors exceed last year with a $2258 magazine sale total. 1945 sales were $2200. Ray Null and Bob Veitch led two teams, $1130 and $1128 respectively. Top seller Phyllis Cox collected $225, followed by Donna Beth Aitchison $171 and Dorothy Grant $128.
Phyllis Cox Betty Lou Craig and Audrey Egger named as assistants to director Mrs Greenley for the junior play Old Doc to be staged November 15. Cox chairs the property committee Craig and Egger promote and stage manage. Maldean Dirks heads publicity. The play portrays a doctor s son who initially resists the family practice but ends well with roles settled.
The Monticello Band participated in a WaMac Band Festival at Anamosa last Thursday with Manchester Maquoketa and Anamosa. Afternoon marching demonstrations led to a massed concert in the evening followed by a dinner and dance for the group.
Mrs Marston a sponsor of the F T A spoke to the Future Teachers about first grade instruction Those interested in joining the organization should contact president Donna Lea Heiken or Mrs Guyan.
Carlene Winkler Monti high junior was elected queen by popular vote for 1946 Homecoming. She was crowned at the community building dance with the queen escorted by 1946 football captain Bob Messerli. The event featured a Handel match by a brass sextet and a finale of Alma Mater by a mixed vocal group. The program highlighted student leaders and musical groups amid autumn decorations and the Rhythm Boys band.
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