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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1944

Page

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Hickenlooper Decries Indispensable Man Theory in Iowa Senate Bid

Governor Bourke B. Hickenlooper argues that the current administration is faltering and predicts a Republican landslide in November. He claims Democrats overstate unity, cites 1936 and 1940 Roosevelt margins, warns against reliance on a single leader, and accuses the present administration of economic stagnation and unfulfilled farm promises.

Bourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa Roosevelt Dewey America Europe

Gravediggers of France and theatre tales noted in a literary bake

A review of Perinax Andre Geranod’s The Gravediggers of France praises the timely framing of French liberation themes. Other items celebrate plays and novels including Young Un and Mme Sans Gene with anecdotes about Oliver Morosco, paint on chairs causing audience satire and potential lawsuits.

France Perinax Pertinax Andre Geranod Reer Aris Manchester Guardian Leval Oliver Morosco Mme, Sans Gene Helen M. Morosco Leonard Paul Dageer Broadway Oliver

Iowans split on wage hikes and postwar costs

The Iowa Poll shows white collar workers favored larger increases than hourly earners while 41 percent of union members opposed raises. It notes that many Iowans doubt hourly workers need boosts and discusses the WLB hearings on the Little Steel formula and wage ceilings amid postwar concerns.

Whitc-ollar Iowa WLB The War Labor Board CIO United Steel Workers American Federation of Labor Wnio

Wartime Editorials Across Iowa Papers Spark Debate

Selections from Estherville to Albia reflect wartime thought on education, politics, and veterans reintegration. Columns touch on Roosevelt Wallace ties, education's purpose, and the mass discharge of 1.5 million servicemen with only a quarter seeking old jobs back.

Albia Union Republican Hull

Monticello News Briefs of September 1924

The Monticello Express itemizes local happenings from September 24 to 28 1924. It notes deaths including Chris Hartman Agnes Hogan Delay and Edward Rigby. sports details expose Monticello's season opener vs Manchester. college pledges and teaching staffs. parental births and anniversaries. a fire at Peter Mundinger’s farm. infantile paralysis scare in Charlotte. and a suicide by Alexander Kehril in Ryan.

Chris Hartman Monticelo Monticello Manchester Spooner Richardson Schuetz Hobart Eilers Schlemme Adix Hanssen Buol Hiller Eden Farley Matthiessen Yeoman Smith Ferring F. Eilers Agnes Hogan Delay Cal H. Stone Edward Rigby J. W. Conmey Anamosa Clara Arthur Willard W. Carhoff W. J. Macaulay Methodist Church Maxine Gus Paulsen Mr. Paulsen Clara Boss Ames Iowa State College Merle Deischer Sigma Pi University of Iowa Iowan City Edith Deischer Braddyville Mabel Heisey Washington High School Cedar Rapids Donald Serbousek Iowa City Delta Gamma Carrie Hoag Boston Mass FE. Hoag Sidney John Schweitzer John Schweitzer Mary Ellen Wismeier Leona Kathleen Rieniers Ruth Leo Vernon Wright del Wright United States Army Harrison Lubben Howard Hosford Evanston Northwestern University Mitchell Northrop George Bort Leo Locher Royal Hubbard Iown State College Alexander Kehril Sulcide Ryan Casper Kehrili

Army Clerk Roy Adamson Plans October Sail Home

Roy Adamson, in the quartermaster corps since 1917, sent a message to his parents announcing he would sail for home on October 9. The item notes his long army service and his family's awareness of his return.

Roy Adamson Quartermaster Department of the Army Jake Bader Fred Nelson Sam Holmes Minnesota North Country Helen Hurah John Rickes A. P. Walton Monticello Hall Manufacturing Company Kenwood Park William Aitchison

Cold Germs Take Hold This Year

The Iowa state health department warns that the common cold is rising across the state and will likely remain prevalent through next March. It urges infected individuals to stay home and avoid spreading germs, and advises others to avoid those with colds and to manage weather-related exposure.

Real Estate Transfers Across Iowa Towns

A series of property transfers listed across multiple towns in Iowa. Transactions include deeds and love and affection considerations with parcels in Anamosa Oxford Junction Center Junction Morley Monticello and other locales. Names include Callison Herzberger Urban Sacora Folkers Wiedl Boots and Marugg among others.

Jennie A. Callison Page William E M. F. Carpenter William Hurst George H Louise P. Herzberger Wyoming John Urban Fred Sacora Cook Oxford Junction Life Henry Sacora F. L. Himebaugh Myrtle Dean C Berneice Mead Town of Center Junction Clifford L. Niles & Son Tyler & Downing D. A. Downing Jennie Clifford L. Niles Clara H Maude Foster Ryan Boardman’s Webster’s Outlets Town of Anamosa Iowa M. C. Hamiel Thelma E Thressa Ruth Boots Wurzbacher Morley Henry Kruse Kathryn D Frank Wiedl Preston Hale Engel Rieke Magratha Folkers William. T. Folkers Ne& Nw Sec 9 Township North Range Elden B. Rohn Gladys Harriet M. Cornwell Gwen G. M. Jones Margaret D. Jones Monticello

Olive Storage Tip Keeps Olives Shiny Indefinitely

To prevent ripe olives from shriveling or turning gray on long storage, roll them in a few drops of oil. The oil helps preserve the olives and maintain their attractive shiny appearance indefinitely.

Sticking to Proper Health Habits to Boost Resistance

A concise reminder on maintaining consistent health routines to keep the body's defenses strong. Emphasizes regular sleep, balanced nutrition, hydration, and moderate activity as foundations for higher resilience against illness.

Monti High First Impressions From New Teachers And Students

The Inquiring Reporter gathers quick opinions from Monti High staff and pupils about the new school year. Students Esther Young Edna Kray Lucretia Fairbanks Leona Tapken Gerald Dirks Mrs Court Mr Eells Roma Hoult Joan Ireland Johnny Paulsen Miss Smith Mrs Simmonds Mark Young weigh in on the campus and community.

Monti High Esther Young Marengo Edna Kray Anamosa Lucretia Fairbanks Leona Tapken Gerald Dirks Court Eells Roma Hoult Joan Ireland Iike Johnny Paulsen Miss Smith

Peterson Addresses PTA on Steam boating on the Upper Mississippi

Dr. W. J. Peterson of the Strate Historical Society Iowa City spoke at the opening PTA meeting presenting an illustrated lecture on Steam boating on the Upper Mississippi. Known as Steamboat Bill Peterson for his navigational knowledge, he drew applause. A pot luck dinner was served in the high school gymnasium.

Peterson P.T.A W. J. Peterson The Strate Historical Society of Iowa City Upper Mississippi

V Day Plans Unveiled By Monti High

Supt Boyd Shannon announces Monti High will stage a V Day observance in the school auditorium. The program will follow the European armistice, with 9 AM if the armistice comes at night.

Monti High Supt Boyd Shannon Europe

Girls Glee Club elects officers for new year

The Girls Glee Club met last Wednesday and elected Irma Schoon as president and Audrey Podhaski as secretary treasurer for the new year.

I. Schoon Girls’ Glee Club Irma Schoon Audrey Podhaski

Pep Assembly Boosts Manchester Team Morale

In the auditorium Friday morning a pep meeting before the Manchester game featured the band performing Monti Hi and other selections. LaVern Rickels, 2nd Lt. Ralph Bender, and Fireman first class Paul Bender gave pep talks while students shouted to raise school spirit. Dave Walker delivered the funeral oration for the Manchester team as mock mourners Irma Schoon, Vivian Engelbart, Betty Rae, and Carlita Morning attended the procession for Jimmy Robinson. The Worm Song played by the band accompanied the funeral finale.

Manchester LaVern Rickels Ralph Bender Paul Bender Dave Walker Irma Schoon Vivian Engelbart Betty Rae Carlita Jimmy Robinson

Maquoketa Friday Night Football Banter and Hi Jinks

Local notes recount humorous bits from a Maquoketa trip. Hanken and Walker debut a new clinch play while Bill Corbin jokes about chaperoning a carload of girls. Ed Hemmer wears a helmet backward as players joke about summer training and a freshman survives a burning deck with luck and green naivety.

Maquoketa Hanken Walker Colonial Bill Corbin Pat

Teachers Attend Northeast District Convention in Cedar Rapids

The Northeast District teachers convention meets September 28 29 in Cedar Rapids. Monticello Public School teachers attend Thursday night and Friday sessions with speakers Mrs Mark Clark wife of a famed US Fifth Army general and Dr Robert J Hutchins president of the University of Chicago. Jessie M Parker Iowa Superintendent will also speak with round table discussions and group luncheons scheduled.

Cedar Rapids Monticello Mark Clark United States Fifth Army Robert J. Hutchins University of Chicagro Jessie M. Parker Pubic Instruction Iowa

Monti High Marching Band Rehearsals Under Tone Smith

Monti High's marching band, led by Tone Smith, began rehearsals last week for football season. The 44-member group includes drum major Alice Clark and baton twirler Helen Gerdes along with six twirlers Greta Kuhns Hildegarde Kehren Lois Clark Carlene Winkler Wilma Sanford Betty Bartlett. Newly elected officers are president Dave Walker Secretary treasurer Betty Jo Guyan and librarian Helen Gerdes.

Monti High Tone Smith Alice Clark Helen Gerdes Greta Kuhns Hildegarde Kehren Lois Clark Carlene Winkler Wilma Sanford Betty Bartlett Miss Smith Dave Walker Betty Jo Guyan

Class sponsors chosen for 1944 45 at school

The article lists class sponsors by grade from seventh to twelfth with faculty names for each. It notes freshmen and seniors faced the state tests last week, testing students across nearly every high school course.

Klngs My. Walker Migs. Harken Migg Gertrude Smith Ione Smith Woo Crimmings My. Ahrendt Towa

Monti Panthers blank Manchester 14 to 0 in Friday clash

Monticello’s Monti Panthers shut out Manchester 14 to 0 as Bonwell Kiburz and Rickels led a potent attack. Manchester threatened early but failed on downs at the Monti one yard line before the hosts pulled away in the final quarter.

Manchester Monticello Bonwell Rickels Panthers Kiburz Monti Griffith Bohtken

FFA Broadcasts War Effort Speech On KXEL Radio

Frank Walker and a group of FFA members attended a county IFA meeting in Lisbon Wednesday with Dave Walker among the speakers. The talk, about Monti High FFA progress toward the war effort, was later broadcast Saturday morning on KXEL Waterloo.

Frank Walker F.F.A I.F.A Lisbon Dave Walker F.pf.a Ifis FFA Monti High Dave KXEL Waterloo

Monti Calendar Highlights September to October

On September 28 29 a teachers meeting convenes in Cedar Rapids with events in the Northeast town. A first lieutenant Joseph T Taylor speaks at an assembly on October 6. Games are scheduled at Marion October 2 Tipton October 13 and Iowa City events in Cedar Rapids or nearby locations.

Cedar Rapids Marion Joseph T. Taylor Assembly Tipton Towa City

Lt. J. T. Taylor To Speak To Students In Assembly

Lieutenant Joseph T. Taylor recently returned from the Mediterranean theater will address students at a special assembly Monday October 2. In service he flies a B 47 Flying Fortress bomber and is stationed abroad with the Air Force.

Joseph T. Taylor

Bathing Suit Says Garment Lacks Hooks

The fragment notes a bathing suit described as a garment without hooks and highlights its smooth surface. It includes a motivational line urging to boost your school.

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