31 Oct 1946
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1946
Page
1
A call to action urging citizens to participate in voting on November 5. It argues that politics affects everyday life from jobs to schools and streets, warns against letting others vote for you, and notes low voter turnout in mayoral and county elections. The piece emphasizes the value of each vote and personal responsibility in a healthy democracy.
October brings invigorating air that refreshes after hot summer and sparks activity. People hike observe nature and enjoy the closing season as nature rests after a busy summer, with a peaceful, renewed energy in the Ogden Reporter.
The Davenport Democrat notes President Truman strengthens appointing W Averell Harriman to the secretary of commerce, aiming to repair damage from Henry Wallace's foreign policy meddling.
Anamosa Eureka laments OPA’s decline as wartime control fades. The paper argues OPA served fairly during war but is headed for the ash heap in peacetime and now seems on the run.
Wyoming WYOMING The junior class under Miss Edith Regan will present the three act comedy The Man of Mystery on December 10. Cast includes Allison Ashwild David James Mary Hansen Betty Demoss Virginia Foy Eloise Brunscheen Joann Wilson Arthur Peck Stuart Fulsang. Stuart Ireland, son of Mr and Mrs George Ireland Junior, burned legs last week and is confined at home.
The PHILOMONTE MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL committee announces property and publicity teams led by Mrs Greenley and Maldean Dirks. Cast helpers include Behrends Yapken Behrends Kehren Harms. property co leaders Deischer Cox with several members. stage crew lists ten names. assistants Tou Craig and Feger to the director. Production date set for November 15 for Old Doc.
West Liberty coverage notes Albert Angere praising Mt Vernon Monticello and Tipton as top threats this season. He recalls Monticello Montes as always surprising and West Liberty’s past close game with northern powers.
New leather lathes tool benches a table saw and wiring were bought for the Manual Training Room. Over six weeks under Mr. Linn they drafted mechanical drawings and plan to complete work benches in a few weeks.
A compact note lists individuals including Mr Cram Miss Potter Mary Reyner Eugene Poppe and Beverly Hanken with Roy Dreibelbis Carlene Winkler in an October lineup. The fragment suggests a social or school context with orderly arrangements implied by lockers.
Seventy seven junior and senior high students earned six weeks honors with Dorothea Diers leading the list at 96.50 average. Among the achievers fifty seven girls and twenty fellows are named. Seventh Grade
A lively roundup of campus chatter covers dance invites causing junior sophomore tensions, notes about students passing notes in study hall, campfire girls with roller skating buddies, football game thrills, and seniors criticizing slow study habits with a mix of humor and gossip.
Mr Nathan Howard Gist spoke at the high school on Monday on the topic Think You Can Make The Grade stressing staying in school. He warned that one million students have dropped out in four years to work in factories and urged integrating book learning with original ideas and common sense. He urged students to strive for excellence and that a genius is one who works hard.
A pep assembly at West Liberty on October 25 rallied spirit before the Mount Vernon game. Randy Ganfield and Ray Rieniers from DUMB radio covered the event. Principal Cram and Mr Linn spoke while cheerleaders led two yells and the crowd heard a station ad.
Staff at Philomonte enjoyed Shirley McCurdy birthday cupcakes last week. It was her 15th birthday and she believes in giving instead of receiving. They sang Happy Birthday and shared the cake.
An average one pound assortment of American candy uses ingredients from up to 29 countries. The so called English walnuts are produced in France.
Real estate transfers listed include Raymond and Elaine Helgens to Edna Marie and Katherine Luc retia Behrends for 50 ft lots 88 and 89 in Davidson's Third addition Monticello. Oscar M. Miller and Grada B Miller, and Bonnie Miller as joint tenants, with $1 deed consideration. A detailed description documents a parcel in Walworth's addition Anamosa with multiple line measurements. Edward F Holub to Arthur E and Marjorie H Holub as joint tenants with deeds covering sections near railroad. mentions 84 sw sec 32 and 84 1 west. Grantee to pay $8049.58 unpaid mortgage to Federal Land Bank.
A garbled OCR line references a bank and a grantor with an amount of 6 950 42 dollars and a yearly payment of 450 dollars until the granitors death. The fragment implies a trust or annuity instrument but lacks clear details, dates, or parties.
A simple guide suggests heating fruit juices and spicing them for warmth during cold weather. It notes a cozy, flavorful way to enjoy beverages.
Monti senior Barbara Walker earned a year's scholarship to Iowa State by writing twenty five words or less about her father's experience with hybrid corn. The contest was sponsored by Cargill Feeds.
The West Liberty football game on the eighth is listed with the 8th. F.F.A. School Dance on the eleventh. Anamosa football on the fifteenth. Junior Class Play on the nineteenth. Night School mentioned for the period.
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