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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
1
The piece argues farm products act as a barometer with costs rising in recent months. It urges understanding that farmer profits support overall prices, noting 1946 conditions after wartime spikes and urging housewives to seek economical, nutritious substitutions like oleomargarine to feed families within tighter budgets.
Center Junction girls Jo Ann Guthrie Ruth Ethel Andrews Cleo Reuter Beverly Mead Roberta Johnson and Elaine Lyon canned quarts of tomatoes plums and apples for noon lunches and plan two more bushels this week. The community news lists local marriages visits birthdays and club activities across Center Junction and nearby towns with many residents named.
The Scotch Grove Farm Bureau body met in September with Harlan Russell as guest speaker. New 4 H officers were installed and corsages exchanged. Oak Drive Community Club discussed four leaf clovers and plans for new chairs while noting visitors and upcoming elections.
Richland reports a steady stream of guests during the past week with extended stays in the Len Buol home. Notable visitors include Mr. and Mrs Cap Buol from Desert Hot Springs and relatives of Mrs Buol traveling to Lisbon Falls Maine.
Mrs. Marion Clark hosted family at Onslow while Mr. and Mrs. Paul Allen and daughter visited Mrs. George Allen. Lebon Arom? Mrs. Ray Adams and others visited the George Hein home. Long Beach guest Deringer sisters traveled from California. Anamosa visitor Maisie Brandt spent a weekend with Rhinehart Doden. Anns Reimers attended a funeral in Dubuque. Len Buol stayed with Paul Buol in Dubuque. Rhinehart Deden and son Leonard visited Cedar Rapids. R Siebels and Edna Buel attended auto races at Marion.
L M Green 83 former Onslow resident died Tuesday at Cedar Rapids following illness. Crematory and memorial rites arranged. In Onslow daily life details include family visits and local church events. several residents mentioned in community notices.
Monti's offense explodes from opening kick as Marticella shuts down Maquoketa 19 to 0 on Maquoketa field. Key players listed include Nesserli Finson Hackbarch Martin Jurgensen Adamson Seehusen Newton Willworth and Schneider. Full details on last page of Express.
D Zimmerman and Mr Adams attended the district conference of the Future Farmers of America at Independence. They discussed club activities and viewed color slides from Blakes in August. Upcoming meetings and trips are scheduled for September 20, September 27, and October 4.
The junior and senior high schools announced election results at assembly. Senior cabinet includes Bob Messerli president Ray Rieniers vice president Fern Trecker secretary and Dwaine Plueger treasurer with Mrs Greenley and Mr Adams as sponsors. Junior class officers are Ray Null president Bob Veitch vice president Bob First secretary Maldean Dirks treasurer, with Mr Stumbaugh Miss Nicoll and Mr Marston as advisers. Sophomores elected Dean Willworth president Carl Behrends vice president Mary Alice Wilcox secretary Bob Guyan treasurer with Mrs Stead and Mr Cram as sponsors. Freshmen chose Roy Dreibelbis president Velma Brokens vice president Willis Harris secretary treasurer, sponsored by Mr Walker and Mrs Ross. Eighth grade named Don Martin president Nancy Schneider vice president Jeannie Barnts secretary treasurer, with Miss Smith as sponsor. Seventh grade selected Harry Bauman president Jimmy Paulsen vice president Donald Appleby secretary treasurer, with Mrs Guyan as advisor.
The M Club plans an all high school dance at the Community Building Friday with The Rhythm Boys orchestra. Admission is 50 cents for high school students and 30 cents for seventh and eighth graders. doors open by 8:30 p m.
Miss Miriam Hansen announced the vocal department’s selections. The boys glee club lists 23 members with tenors first basses and second basses named. Two girls glee clubs chosen to expand opportunities feature sopranos, altos, and second sopranos with a long list of students named.
Jack Raymon and his trained reptiles will present a lyceum program on September 25 in the school auditorium. Director of the Kentucky Reptile Gardens plans an additional number. Activity tickets will be good for the first program of the school year.
Editorial calls students to help janitors Fred Kreeb Alvin Swanson and Mrs Aldrich keep halls clean. It notes mess from scattered waste paper and urges using containers and wiping shoes on mats to ease the custodians’ daily duties.
A lively pep assembly gave the Maquoketa squad a grand send off. Cheerleaders Arlene Kuhns Kay Bender Fern Decker Marilyn Landis LaVonne Fluckiger Don Zimmerman helped generate pep. Mr Stumbaugh announced class officers and captain Bob Messerli addressed the team with assistant coach Cram. The band performed several numbers to close the program.
The Monticello Band started its 1946 marching season with a performance at Maquoketa last Friday, sharing honors at the halftime. A further out-of-town appearance is set for September 19 in Dubuque, where the group will march in the afternoon parade and give a short concert. The Dubuque Chamber of Commerce will host the band with dinner and a show.
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