Monticello Urges Drivers to Yield to Emergency Vehicles
An editorial urges Monticello residents to yield to emergency vehicles during fires and other emergencies. It notes many drivers block a fire response, including nondepartment volunteers, and stresses the risk of delaying firemen reaching the scene. It calls all motorists to keep streets clear until all fire personnel have passed and to cooperate to prevent greater losses.
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Monticello
Iowa
Des Moines
Express invites reader criticism and opinions
The Monticello Express states its editor’s views are personal and invites readers to submit comment and criticism on public matters. Submissions must be signed to receive recognition, truth and non libel are required, and writers may remain anonymous to the editor. Readers are urged to share constructive criticism.
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Express Office
Express
Damage control in Oppenheimer case calls for unity
The editorial warns the Oppenheimer affair could damage U S atomic efforts and public trust. It urges fair hearings led by Gordon Gray, restraint from guilt by association, and a united, impartial approach to security to prevent McCarthyism and preserve national strength.
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Oppenheimer
United States
Dr. Oppenheimer
Special Review Board
Atomic Energy Commission
Eisenhower
Gordon Gray
Moscow
Washington
America
The Twenty Fifth Hour Poem Dreaming of Extra Time
A reflective poem imagines a twenty fifth hour in a day to stretch chores, family visits, reading, TV time, and rest. The speaker catalogs tasks and desires then ends with a humorous vow to sleep when the hour arrives. It contrasts busy life with wishful slows and shows affection for family and home duties.
Local Socials Report House Guests and Visits
Mroo and Mrs Henry Kuper hosted friends in Scotch Lifowe area last week at the Anwusy Kuper home. Miss JoAnna Carlin and Mrs John Breen visited Mrs Paud Becher in cade. Mr Raymond Brinkman and Mrs Seifert were Sunday evening callers at the Alvin Seifert home in Wheat Hand.
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Mroo
Henry Kuper
Minovraird Petit
Anwusy Kuper
JoAnna Carlin
John Breen
the Datter
Paud Becher
Mero
Raymond Brinkman
Alvin Seifert
Wheathand
Sunday dinner guests at the Herbert Kuntz home
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs James Walton of Martelle Mr and Mrs Marion Chisman of Marion Mr and Mrs Lawrence Walton and family Mr and Mrs Robert Walton and family of Anamosa Mr and Mrs Jason Wells and family of Marion and Mr and Mrs Albert Iben.
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Herbert Kuntz
Janice Kuntz
James Walton
Martelle
Marion Chisman
Marion
Lawrence Walton
Robert Walton
Anamosa
Jason Wells
Albert Iben
Monticello High Star: Jack Eldon Thoeni Shines In Many Roles
A Monticello High student known as Jack Eldon Thoeni stands out for a long list of activities. He excels in music, photography, sports, and leadership roles, including band treasurer and Master Photographer, choir and glee club member, National Honor Society, and editor of the Annual staff.
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Monti High
John Eldon Thoeni
Jack
Monticello
Glee Club
M” Club
Camera Club
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Luther League
Chicago
Iowa State Teachers College
Air Force
Bonnie Vreeland Bouncy Classmate Heads Toward Future
A Cascade senior, Bonnie Vreeland, known for energy and laughter, is active in music with Chorus and Glee Club. She left GAA in junior year and attends First Presbyterian Church, celebrating a cheerful personality and bright future prospects.
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Yvonne
Bonnie Vreeland
Bonnie
GAA
First Presbyterian Church
Cascade
Marimba Playing Sarah Vernon Excels Across School Activities
Sarah Vernon stands out as a multi talented senior known for marimba prowess with three state trips. She leads in girls’ glee and chorus, sings solos in madrigal and sextette, joined M club, Philo staff, and GAA as a freshman, with drama roles and club work through junior and senior years.
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Sarah Vernon
Sarah
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Philo
GAA
Methodist Church
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Rainbow
May Birthdays List from Local Community
May birthdays include Selma Ehlis Leandra Smith Jon Husman Mary Ann Buel Bob Goodyear Carl Morning Mary Zedick Richard Wright Ronnie Landis Patty Smith Carol Smith Jan Moncrief Mary Jane Serbousek Sally Guyan Judy Rieniers Lynn Serbousek Bonnie Streeper Willene Hubner Sandra Currie Dixie Hanken Marge Steiner Galen Eiben Ruth Boysen Glenda Catlett Janet Foster Linda Guyan.
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Selma Ehlis
Leandra Smith
Jon Husman
Mary Ann Buel
Bob Goodyear
Carl Morning
Mary Zedick
Richard Wright
Ronnie Landis
Patty Smith
Carol Smith
Jan Moncrieffo
Mary Jane Serbousek
Sally Guyan
Judy Rieniers
Lynn Serbousek
Bonnie Streeper
Willene Hubner
Sandra Currie
Dixie Hanken
Marge Steiner
Galen Eiben
Ruth
MHS News Seniors Prepare Announcements for Contest
After a four day Easter break the school returns to routine. Seniors finish announcements for family and friends while concert band and vocal music prepare for the May 8 contest. Small groups and soloists practice for Saturday at Newton with best wishes to contestants.
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Newton
Quip Exchange on Floods and Insects
A classroom exchange notes a humorous definition of flood as a river that outgrows its bridges and a riddle about insects living on the least food, with Eleanor W. mentioning the moth that eats holes.
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Smarty
Mr. James
Eleanor W
The Flamingo Girl and Fried Chicken Dream
A vivid imagined portrait of a campus drama student envisioning a future as a famous actress. She fantasizes about a luxurious life with blue hair, a satin couch, a Grieg concerto, and a 24 hour fried chicken setup served by a built-in butler, with her dog Tony beside her.
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S.U.S
Tony
Peppy Pattie Smith Shines In Class of 1954
One of MHS charter members, Pattie Smith is a lively senior with four years in Girls Glee Club and A Cappella Choir. She earned Girls Sextette honors, led FHA as a freshman, and serves as Past Worthy Advisor. Active in Rainbow and church, she plans to study early childhood education and spends spare time rowing and humming Young at Heart.
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MHS
Girls Glee Club
Pat
GAA
Patty
FHA
Rainbow
Methodist Church
Patty J
ISTC
Inquiring Reporter Questions for the Column
A list of reader submitted prompts for the column including queries about the track team school rankings faculty strictness summer plans and favorite kids activities, plus questions on semester tests current events and unusual words meanings.
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Keith Clark
Judy Rieniers
Jeryl Goetitsch
Earl Ejlers
Elaine Appleby
Bob ‘Marsh
Moon
Carol Aldrich
Paul Henricks
Eldon Benedict
Backstage romances and feuds swirl among seniors
Senior play gossip runs wild with letters from Jack Hoffman and a flashy picture. Mary B.'s likely soon to be left alone as her man departs for the Far East. Rumors of Shay, Virgil, and sophomores Don & prompt talk of M Club pairings and cheeky dog collars or haircuts as prizes.
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Jack Hoffman
Shay
Mary
Far East
Don
Virgil
Track Meets Lure Slow Runners With Round-The-Track Verse
A quirky verse set on a track scene compares rounds of running to hurdles and sprints. It contrasts swift heats with slow finishers and ends with a humorous exchange about manners and ritual before a grand entrance. The tone blends sport imagery with light, anecdotal comedy.
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