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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1942

Page

4

Monticello Panthers Triumph In Rain Soaked Home Victory

Monticello high school football beat Manchester 14 to 6 under heavy rain. Pete Hall scored both Monticello touchdowns and Mel Hein added a safety. Despite the downpour limited play and complete stats were unavailable.

Monticello Manchester Pete Hall Mel Hein Panthers Monti Bud Griffith Jim Nelson Art Gesse Milt Rieken Dale Griffith

Panthers Face Marion in Friday Night Football Test

Monticello high school aims for a second win after beating Manchester 14 to 6. The Panthers travel to Marion for a night game, hoping to rebound from a 0-1 start and avenge last year’s 0-0 tie. Supporters fill rain dampened stands as the red and gold squad seeks another upset.

Monticello Marion Maquoketa Panthers Manchester Monti

Farm Forum Schedule and Military Moves Noted

The column lists upcoming Farm Forum sessions in November and December covering topics from oats and beans to wartime meals and home safety. It also notes Pvt. Robert A. Durst’s transfer to Fort Lewis and Sgt. Russell A. Jamieson’s move to Camp Pickett with brief hometown references and a nod to his prior Express letters.

Iowa Robert A. Durst Len Durst Monticello Camp Robinson Arkansas Fort Lewis Washington Co. A Wash Russell A. Jamieson Charles Lambert Army Camp Pickett 10Th F. A. Bn A.P.O Russ The Express

Largest Island in the Mediterranean Sicily

The largest island in the Mediterranean is Sicily. It is noted as the big island in the region with diverse landscapes and cultural heritage.

Mediterranean Sicily

Panthers Play Wet Football At Manchester Game

The Panthers displayed drive and stamina in a rain soaked game at Manchester. Fans saw a spirited showing with linemen splashing through puddles and Hab Hogan visiting from the navy. A roof tremor and soaked candy were noted as minor casualties in the chaotic scene.

Wyoming cattle bring top prices at Chicago yards

Herman Brunscheen of Jones County Wyoming sold 38 Hereford steers weighing 1277 pounds at 16.35 per hundredweight. Tuesday hogs averaged 14.85, up 20 cents, with top bids at 15.10. Cattle highs included two loads of heavy Hereford steers at 16.90 and yearling sales at 16.65 per cwt.

Herman Brunscheen Jones County Wyoming Chicago

Information Office At Des Moines

The Federal government operates an information service in the Old Federal Building Des Moines through the Bureau of Public Inquiries Office of War Information. It answers questions on war programs or directs inquiries to proper sources, covering topics like soldier allotments for working wives, ration boards, crossing borders, birth certificates, and employment abroad.

Iowa Bureau of Public Inquiries Office of War Information Federal Des Moines Office Office of Government Reports Canada Mexico United States Alaska Hawaii

Government info center offers federal program guidance

The text notes a federal information center answering questions on Census statistics and job training programs, with war posters and printed materials available. Ruth Bailey Root is the field representative in charge, located at 407 A Old Federal Building.

Ruth Bailey Root

Never Climbed Mount Everest, the highest mountain

The note asserts that Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, has never been climbed. It emphasizes the claim as a persistent statement about the summit’s status.

Two Men Wanted for Sales and Service Work

Manager of a large feed company seeks two men for good paying, permanent work in circulated areas. Farm or sales experience helpful. must have a car. Personal interview arranged. Send name and address to Box 191.

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