Sugar Shortage Sparks Outcry Over Exports and Relief Aid
Congressman Hoeven exposes sugar allocations, showing 216600 tons exported in six months of 1946 against a 76000 ton six month US reserve. UNRRA relief sugar and a projected one billion pounds for export drain domestic supplies, leaving households with insufficient rations.
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Charles D. Hoeven
Congress
Hoeven
Department of Agriculture
United States
Cuba
UNRRA
Iowa
Miles Behind Defines Iowa Governor Race Fight
An Eagle Grove Eagle editorial argues Governor Bob Blue leads the gubernatorial race with 46 percent support in Iowa poll figures. It urges Democrats to adopt the slogan Miles Behind and notes GOP momentum while criticizing external political broadcasts and Eastern influence on Iowa elections.
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Bob Blue
Eagle Grove Eagle
Ward Barnes
Iowa
Register
Blue
The
Editors Cite Brutality Case and Political Reform Critique
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald and Bremer County Independent criticize punished officers led by Col James A Kilian for brutal treatment of soldiers and warn that current economy and politics distract from prudent military discipline. They question Truman era savings and link to broader postwar tensions in Europe and domestic policy.
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James A. Kilian
Kilian
Dubuque
Truman
House
Washington
Congress
Senate
Bremer County
The Sudden Guest by Christopher La Farge reviewed
A September 1938 to 1944 hurricane tale set in Rhode Island follows Darrel Leckton, an elderly wealthy spinster, and her circle over two days. The novel explores power, love, and self-awareness amid melodramatic weather, praised as intelligent and thought provoking. The review also notes a humorous Chinese anecdote about dowry and inheritance.
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New England
Christopher la Farge
Christopher LA Farge Guest
George Orwell
Darrel Leckton
Rhode Island
Miss Leckton
la Farge
Federal budget push targets 20B debt reduction this year
The Rock Rapids Reporter notes federal tax income near 40 billion dollars, urging retirement of at least 20 billion in debt and a balanced budget. It contrasts this with future hardships if policy cannot meet the goal, even as leaves are raked for a livelihood.
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Rock Rapids
Iowa Poll shows mixed views on meat price controls
The Iowa Poll finds 37 percent fear meat ceilings will worsen prices, 33 percent see improvement, and 24 percent see no difference. It shows broad support for extending OPA controls in prior months, with 94 percent noting higher prices since last June and 58 percent expecting further increases.
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Iowa
City Town Farm
Bame
Wife of Late Hopkinton Editor Dies in Independence Hospital
Mrs. W. S. Beels longtime Hopkinton resident died at an Independence hospital on Sept 17 after extended illness. Funeral services were held in Hopkinton with Rev. David des Best officiating and burial in Hopkinton cemetery. The report covers Beels family history and local obituaries, plus brief notes on related marriages and community updates.
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Independence Hospital
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Independence
Flora Howard
Caledonia
Minn
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Fayette
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Manchester
Beels
Delaware
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H. J. Dunlap
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Delhi
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Mr. Barr
Buck Creek High School
Business College
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Iary
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Cedar Rapids
Ruth Grieff
J. Peter and
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William C. Minney
Minney
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Dorothy Wolfe
Marie Grieff
Loretta Nebel
Mildred Pesek
Mount Vernon
Grace Grieff
Monticello
Helen Grieff
New York State
St. Matthew’s Church
J. D. Kearn
Mount Cavalry Cemetery
E. D. Miller
Omaha
Neb
Harriet Lillian Dunlap
James and
Martha Call Dunlap
Ezra D. Miller
Mr. Miller
Ada and
Mae Miller
E. Harris
Lincoln
E. M. Lux
Bandon
Ore
J. J
Coal pile at Red Oak High School catches fire
Spontaneous combustion sparked a coal pile at Red Oak High School last week. Workers shoveled out over a carload of coal during the day to reach the fire. Damage was limited to smoke.
German Wife Finds New Life in America
Mrs John Ebert of Oakland likes her new life in the United States, expressing delight in three items milk bananas and freedom in her remarks about life as the wife of an American Army officer.
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Oakland
Red Peppers Elect Officers at Monti High
Monti's pep club the Red Peppers elected Paul Seehusen president at the September 16 meeting in the auditorium Arlene Kuhns was named vice president Evelyn Meade secretary treasurer Sponsors Miss Potter and Mr Cram chose the year’s cheerleaders Fern Decker Kathryn Bender Arlene Kuhns Betty Lou Vernon Marilyn Landis and LaVonne Fluckiger The freshmen led in activity ticket purchases with 26 tickets while seventh grade followed with 24 tickets Boys in athletics bought tickets with insurance for two dollars totaling 37 purchases across seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen Monti High fellows bought two more tickets than the girls.
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Paul Seehusen
Monti
Red Peppers
Arlene Kuhns
Evelyn Meade
Miss Potter
Mr. Cram
Fern Decker
Kathryn Bender
Betty Lou Vernon
Marilyn Landis
LaVonne Fluckiger
Monti High
Monti football team needs student support and pep
The piece questions why Monti’s football squad, though winning, lacks school backing. It urges students to attend games, participate in pep assemblies, and show support to maintain the team’s status and school pride.
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Monti
Band Mothers Club settles debt for band uniforms
Mrs. Arnold Jacobs treasurer reports full payment of the uniforms debt at the September 17 meeting. She credits cooperation at summer concerts and the fair for the funds. The club plans a band personnel dance and a nominating committee select officers for the coming year, with elections set for the third Tuesday in October.
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Arnold Jacobs
Band Mothers’ Club
T. E. Hamilton
Emma Zimmerman
F. D. Deischer
Monti Students Engage In Pep Assembly And Tests
Arlene Kuhns led the Monti pep assembly for the Manchester game with talks from Shannon Kuehl Messerli and Schneider while Fern Decker Kay Bender LaVonne Fluckiger Betty Lou Vernon and Marilyn Landis aided with yells as the band played. All Monti High students took the Comprehensive Skill Tests from the University of Iowa education department to compare with state results. The Monticello High School Band won second at the Dubuque centennial. Blue River Wisconsin took first, boosting Monti’s band fund by sixty dollars.
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Arlene Kuhns
Manchester
Mr. Shannon
Gene Kuehl
Lloyd Messerli
Carroll Schneider
Fern Decker
Kay Bender
LaVonne Fluckiger
Betty Lou Vernon
Marilyn Landis
Arlene
Education Department
University of Iowa
Monti High
Monticello
Dubuque
Blue River
Wisconsin
Iowa
Grade school study and a Friday Panthers game
The 38 youngest students collected leaves grasshoppers and caterpillars for class study. The second grade led by Miss Odell visited flowers then the Monti Panthers prepare to face the Marion Indians in Marion at 8 P M Friday.
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Odell
Monti Panthers
Marion Indians
Marion
Philomonte Chooses Staff for Six Week Term
A temporary Philomonte staff has been chosen to serve six weeks. At its end a permanent staff will be selected for the remainder of the year. Editorials are led by Margaret Ann Zimmerman with Donna Beth Aitchison as associate editor and Doris Zimmerman and Shirley McCurdy as assistants. Reporters include Elizabeth Wilson Phyllis Cox Charlotte Deischer Dorothy Grant Jeanne Cox Mary Wilcox Beverly Beeks Marileigh Clark Marjory Hoffman Arlene Kuhns. Cult reporters listed are Margaret Gilers Betty Bebee Jean Harms June Lambert Mary Reyner Jane Harms Shirley Bartels Nancy Deischer Beverly Hanken Audrey Schrader and Barbara Chatterton.
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Philomonte
Margaret Ann Zimmerman
Donna Beth Aitchison
Doris Zimmerman
Shirley McCurdy
Elizabeth Wilson
Phyllis Cox
Charlotte Deischer
Dorothy Grant
Jeanne Cox
Mary Wilcox
Beverly Beeks
Marileigh Clark
Marjory Hoffman
Arlene Kuhns
Methodist Church Entertains Faculty Dinner
The Methodist Church hosted a covered-dish dinner for the school faculty on Wednesday evening September 18 at the Community Building. Supt. Boyd Shannon introduced faculty members as community singing accompanied by Miriam Hansen. The evening closed with group games directed by Mrs. Hamilton.
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The
Methodist Church
Boyd Shannon
T. E. Hamilton
Miriam Hansen
Hamilton
Monti's Panthers Rout Manchester Eleven 27 to 0
Monti's Panthers crushed Manchester 27 to 0 on Friday. Newton scored a first quarter touchdown on a left end run. Seehusen connected with Messerli for the extra point and Benson added a second TD on a Seehusen pass. Third quarter saw Newton add a TD on a right end run. Seehusen to Benson and Seehusen to Messerli produced another score with Willworth adding the extra point. Fingon Hackbarth and Seehusen stood out for their line and passing.
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Monti
Panthers
Manchester Eleven
Newton
Seehusen
Messerli
Benson
Mixed Chorus Is Chosen for Coming Year
Miss Miriam Hansen announces the mixed chorus roster drawn from the boys and girls glee clubs. Sopranos include Barbara Walker Lois Guyan Marilyn Landis Patty Podhaski and others. Altos list Donna Aitchison Susan Stuhler Leona Smith and more. Tenors feature Dick Finson Bob Messerli Don Newton and others. Basses list Karl Behrends Bob Luett Don Robinson and additional members.
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Miriam Hansen
Barbara Walker
Lois Guyan
Marilyn Landis
Patty Podhaski
Marileigh Clark
Carlene Winkler
Kathleen Paulsen
Marjorie Luett
Kathryn Bender
Audrey Egger
Marjorie Thomas
Ruth Kromminga
Donna Aitchison
Susan ,Stuhler
Leona Smith
Helen Gerdes
Elizabeth Wilson
Donna McCurdy
Dorothea Diers
Dick Finson
Bob Messerli
Don Newton
David Hamilton
Dayton Yousse
Dick Williamson
Paul Seehusen
Karl Behrends
Bob Luett
Don Robinson
Bob Guyan
Paul Schneider
Loren Freese
Bob Messerli Named 1946 Football Captain At Monti High
Bob Messerli stands out for curliest hair and sharp eyes plus a football captaincy. He led as class president twice, served on Student Council and M Club, acted on stage, and participated in 4-H for seven years. His athletic and leadership honors are complemented by culinary skills and a prominent role in last year’s junior play. Football schedule includes Marion, Tipton, UV High, West Branch, Mt. Vernon.
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Bob Messerli
Monti
Bob
Red Peppers
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