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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1944
Page
1
Despite heavy rains and early cold snaps in August, Jones County farmers expect a good harvest. Corn is denting well, with fears of soft corn eased by ongoing hot weather. Old timers recall September frosts as rare, as Iowa’s climate often yields a strong crop.
Nearby cities anticipate wild times when V Day breaks. In Waterloo managers close shops to avoid damage by outlaws. In Monticello churches plan programs that evening to give thanks for the end of hostilities. Citizens should celebrate soberly, turning V Day into thanksgiving with community events.
Iowa polls show voter confusion about candidates as Governor Bourke B. Hickenlooper emerges as a popular figure. His 1942 statewide win by 180000 votes highlights strong support in the state ahead of November election.
Reading and Writing critic praises Margery Sharp for creating Cluny Brown in the novel Cluny Brown a Book of the Month selection for September. The heroine a London plumber’s niece travels into service experiences comic misadventures and aims to find her place while a London marriage to Geoffrey Castle unfolds with Oscar Wilde as a guest figure in a church scene.
The Iowa Poll finds only 32 percent can name both U S senators Gillette and Wilson, 57 percent cannot name their district’s congressman. Comparisons show better Senate recognition than national or midwest averages, with detailed party breakdowns and trust in incumbents.
A collage of editorials mocks postwar debates from various papers. Remarks range from questioning a 47 year old governor’s youth to jests about chewing gum and cinema as moral ballast. Contemplates lending wealth for reconstruction while critiquing wartime propaganda and public campaigns overseas.
Guy Gillette, the incumbent, will seek re election as a Democrat in Iowa next November despite years of saying he would not run. He won his 1938 race by 2805 votes. Voters will decide on November 7.
A gray mare at an Albia horse sale kicked the auctioneer causing a bruise to H. E. Peterson. In northeastern Iowa, travelers along the Mississippi and Lansing area saw a remarkable display of golden lotus blossoms along lily beds a half mile long by the Wisconsin shore.
A herd owned by Roy Wright broke into a corn field and ten cows died from eating green corn. The district reports a spike in sixth grade enrollment prompting Goldie Berryhill to teach there. Other notes cover annular weddings, relocations, military service, and local business changes.
Extension home economists explain storing vegetables at home is most practical when conditions are right. For a family of five amounts guide long-term supply, listing carrots beets turnips salsify parsnips potatoes onions cabbage squash beans tomatoes and more. Final quantities depend on yields preferences and methods.
The guide outlines storage temperatures for crops: moist storages at 32–36°F for root crops cabbage potatoes apples. dry storages at 32–36°F for onions dried beans peas. Warm dry storage 50–65°F suits squash sweet potatoes pumpkins. sweet potatoes require 10–14 days at 85°F before permanent storage. Tomatoes ripen best 6–8 weeks at 60–70°F. Celery Chinese cabbage brussels sprouts keep for weeks when dug with roots and stored in moist sand or earth.
Homemakers should inspect house chimneys before heating season. Roof line checks prevent fires caused by defective flues and improper expansion. Use flue liners, proper separation from wood, asbestos flue stops, and tight connections to reduce risk.
Monti High announces a large incoming faculty with 13 new teachers joining the Monticello school. New superintendent Mr Shannon leads a diverse staff including Donald Eells from Belle Plaine, plus several new or returning teachers in music, Latin, science, math, and elementary grades.
Coach John Crimmings predicts a championship run for the WaMac Conference title despite graduations. Six veterans remain among forty five on the squad with returning letter men including Dick Bonwell Bud Griffith Kenneth Kiburz and LaVern Rickels. The squad comprises fourteen seniors twelve juniors thirteen sophomores and six freshmen with a schedule beginning September 15 at Maquoketa and including games at Manchester Marion Tipton Iowa City West Branch Mt. Vernon West Liberty and Anamosa through November 11.
The Monticello public school welcomes triplets Jean Joan and June Hein to ninth grade following their eighth grade graduation at Richland number 4. The district also notes three sets of twins in the grades. Licorice Fire Fighter is cited in connection with fire extinguishing foam compounds.
The article lists several teachers connected to Dubuque University graduates. Misa Mildred Creen of Woden Iowa teaches fifth grade and resides with Mrs. B. C. Roberts in Monticello. LaVerna Bevans, a State Teachers College graduate and fourth grade teacher, stays in Monticello at Noward Hicks residence in Plainfield Iowa.
The class of 1944 graduates share plans as many join military service. List includes Jack Naylor in Marine Corps San Diego California and Donald Siebels in Army Air Corps Amarillo Texas among others pursuing college, workplace, or training opportunities across the country. Armin Jacobs works on the Rock Pile.
Private life notes from Delbert Husman and chatter about football plays appear as diary style lines. Names like Delbert Husman Charles Kreeb Delphia and Dick Sutherland surface amid rumors of grades changes and romantic intrigues.
The opening assembly of Montini High School introduced new seventh to twelfth graders. The band conducted by Lois Barrack opened with Our Director. Faculty were introduced by Superintendent Boyd Shannon as students received a first week treat.
Monticello public school records show total enrollment of 586 with girls forming the majority. The high school counts 123 boys and 174 girls, grades include 147 boys and 141 girls, nine new students join upper grades, and the junior class is largest while the class of 1945 is smallest.
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