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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
6
Sleepy contestants waited outside the auditorium during a three day music contest. Signs of quiet were ignored by many students who talked loudly as judges and teachers struggled to manage noise and candy sales.
Monticello High School instrumental and vocal groups earn multiple top honors at ratings. Franklin leads AA with six firsts, Marion tops overall with seven, Vinton for class C, and Monti with three firsts shared by Monti and Independence. Vocal solos earn mixed results as different sections claim division honors.
Monticello’s slugging nine failed to overcome Central City in a 6 to 3 loss on a windy Tuesday afternoon. Poor weather kept most spectators away and numerous errors plagued both sides as Monticello showed fighting spirit despite the setback.
Monticello track men face a stiff schedule with a two mile relay on April 18 at the Vinten meet and a meet against Iowa City on April 20 in Monticello. A Dubuque meet on April 24 is tentative, followed by a quadrangular on April 28 at Marion with Marion Mt Vernon and Monticello entered. The conference meet at Coe College Cedar Rapids is set for May 7 with multiple teams listed.
Miss Searles reports perfect attendance last week for 32 pupils in grade five and six. Fifth graders study water power of the United States while the sixth grade begins a unit on France with a focus on geography and history.
The Monte calendar lists a series of April activities at University High Onslow and Oxford including PTA meetings track meets and baseball games The issue also contains student humor and questions about teachers and students in a light community style with playful items and contest notes
In a crowded Monti classroom activity hums as students endure cold windows and a busy instructor. A keen pupil races to finish, papers are folded and notes traded as the period ends and plans shift toward an international athletic exhibition in Italy.
The M Club invites all past and current members to a banquet Friday April 28 at Goudys Cafe upstairs, with Superintendent Kinser of Anamosa as guest speaker. At 8 pm a dance in the Monticello High School gym will feature Don Kroll and his Cedar Rapids orchestra, with a nominal fee for dancers. banquet is for present members only.
Mr Shanon says a student council could start this season though not yet certain. Interest is high with most students favoring the idea. If formed, they may elect officers and prepare a program so the council can begin work next fall guiding new students from the first day of school.
The eighth class studied complex compound and simple sentences while reading the Goldbug last week. The ninth class continues with modifiers and conjunctions in lessons.
Gene Autry headlines Mexicali Rose at the Niles theater next Sunday and Monday April 23. Smiley Burnette appears with him along with Our Gang in Alfalfa's Aunt the Three Stooges in Flat Foot Stoogie Kendrick and his band Cracked Ice and a colored toon and the RKO Pathe News. No advance prices. matinee 26c and 10c. evening 60c, 26c and 10c.
County board lists numerous disbursements to suppliers, medical staff, labor, fuel and services from Anamosa to Waterworks. Includes payroll totals, per diem, mileage, and various utility costs. adjournment noted with names of officials present.
Cascade, Tomas J. Lane and Mrs. James Phelan Jr. hosted Sunday guests from Moline and Anamosa. Peter Koster, a former Monticello resident, receives treatment at Iowa City University Hospital. Cascade residents Henry Koster visited him, while county officials attended the Dubuque County Farm Bureau achievement day program at Marley.
Thursday marks the last chance to see Jesse James starring Tyrone Power and Henry Fonda, with Nancy Kelly in a highlighted role. Nancy Drew Reporter returns in a second entry alongside Bonita Granville, while Jane Withers headlines The Arizona Wildean in a Western themed program featuring short subjects and comedic chaos.
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