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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
2
President Truman urges early congressional action on European food relief during a special session to address price levels and avoid a postwar price spike. He signals rejection of renewed price controls while warning inflation could worsen as Europe receives aid and domestic costs rise.
A Monticello letter argues that First street lighting should be modernized from early electroliers to brighter higher drop lights. It cites Anamosa’s newer lighting, urges greater candle power, and says the change would improve the business district and end the current dim appearance.
The Grinnell Herald Register quotes a warning that soft lazy democracy risks Communism and stresses every citizen has a stake in government. The Mitchell County Press weighs in on fashion, arguing stockings are unnecessary for a “bare leg” look and promoting no stockings as sensible.
The article notes housewives favor cane sugar as sweeter than beet sugar citing long standing propaganda. It states both sugars are sucrose with identical chemical formula C12H22O11 and asserts no real difference between them.
Editorial argues for increased imports to help debtor nations pay debts, conserve dwindling resources, and boost world trade. It warns against extending credit that could hinder payment in goods, and notes the path to peace is broad prosperity for all nations.
Nearly two years after the war end the government still keeps 911119 temporary and war service employees on the payroll. Critics condemn the practice as incredible and mismanaged stating 44 percent of these workers are not needed.
In two weeks demonstrations across Iowa showcase soil conservation efforts with the Warren county event at the Bellman farm near Indianola leading the way. Clay Barnett directs the large show echoing the 1946 county effort and aims to dramatize the Des Moines river valley and tributaries as a nationwide call to action before it is too late.
The interim committee recommends raising the Iowa gasoline tax to match the national average. Iowa uses most gas tax revenue for roads unlike several larger states that fund roads from the general fund. Iowa already imposes multiple taxes including sales use income and other levies. The gasoline tax is deemed high enough.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dunlap were honored at their Hopkinton home with a 46th anniversary party. Guests played 500 at five tables, and the couple received a keepsake gift amid refreshments.
A columnist recounts attending the Des Moines community workshop and Iowa State events. He notes no universal blueprint exists, urges local focus, praises civic groups in Monticello, and highlights interactions with Younkers and a university journalism program.
A journalism student contemplates the meaning of a diploma that dominates a wall and signals mixed opinions about being worthy by Iowa newspaper standards. The writer considers whether the honor marks skill or mere convention.
The Iowa state conservation commission announces a statewide muskrat season closure this fall due to a depleted population. An exception exists along the Mississippi north of Muscatine to the Iowa Minnesota line and east of the Milwaukee tracks with a limited season from November 20 to December 20.
During the period, Iowa trappers reported catching mink worth 1,095,000 dollars, adding to regional fur industry totals and suggesting strong market demand for pelts.
Susan Stuhler of Monticello daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Stuhler and a first year student at MacMurry College Jacksonville Illinois was elected vice president of the MacMurry college band group last week. Also noted are visits to Albion Nebraska for a 25th wedding anniversary, a Cedar Rapids fruit and vegetable training school, the USS Washington joining the mothball fleet, and Eastern Star Grand Chapter gathering in Sioux City.
Our band traveled in two school buses at 5 30 am to Postville for the state marching contest. Eight B class and seven Cc class schools entered. Thirty four baton twirlers performed solos. Georgia Plueger and Roma Hoult placed first and second in the divisions. We earned a second division rating on our first entry. Northeastern Iowa bands are noted as highly skilled, with many traditions of state competition. The band celebrated by marching down Main Street upon return.
The editor in chief Donna Beth Aughigan leads a team including managing editors Shirley McCurdy and Doris Zimmerman and a crew of editors assistants and reporters. The roster lists names such as Marileigh Clark Mary Alice Wilcox Dick Williamson Charlotte Deischer Phyllis Cox Audrey Egger Elfriede Behrens Bernice Schmidt Elizabeth Wilson and others including Ruth Ambuehl Norma Hintz Maldean Dirks Jane Mardorf Joyce Rink and Barbara Hoffman.
An odd school note muses on sophomores discovering the dictionary and wonders if life has a certain spark. It playfully asks why Jean H. wears two clogs while juniors boast theirs, reflecting student humor.
The Monticello F H A chapter held a Tuesday meeting with plans for National F H A Week in November and a Halloween party committee. Members attended a Cedar Rapids district convention at Wilson High, with safety skits and a luncheon. The Future Homemakers of America met last Thursday electing officers and planning projects and installations.
In Miss White's absence Mrs. Leslie Linn teaches grades six and five join in Halloween projects. Fifth graders study the desert while sixth cover the British Isles. Third grade decor reflects seasonal leaves and letter writing lessons. Kindergarten children craft picture books from magazine cutouts. Students care for pets as Kenny Bowers shows sunfish and Denamae Hughes a painted turtle. The Pokey Turtle ride and the Spanish Queen boat trips accompany projects and bottle vase plans amid a six week spelling contest where third graders prevail over fourth.
The group held a after school business meeting Tuesday to elect basketball captains for eight teams split four from the country and four from town. Captains include Georgia Plieger Donga Aitchison Evajena Harms Jean Hel oe chumntry Minnie Otten Harms Mastaa Landis and Mildred Rieniets. They will form teams to compete in the upcoming tournament. After the meeting the girls played basketball.
Monti High welcomed Gilbert Hearn from Vinton in 8th grade after five years at Monti. Glen Heideman from Center Junction in 11th grade, who attended six weeks there. and Betty Lou Sandbach a new 7th grader from Reinbeck whose father is the Methodist minister.
A half time ceremony at Mount Vernon featured Mildred Rieniers crowned Homecoming Queen by Raymond Null. Attendants from all grades joined the procession as students danced to Margie by Mr. Stumball and His Harmonicats, with Carlene Winkler and Robert Lubb among escorts.
A student narrator recalls locker inspections as staff sweep halls with magnifiers and flashlights to find dirt. Several lockers are cited as neglected after weekends without vacuuming. The piece ends with a tease about a forthcoming stricter inspection and a remark about a tall man seen near the southern end of the halls.
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