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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
6
A student panel surveys teachers on running out of class to play ball and hold meets. Opinions vary from endorsement to restriction with concerns about interference with study and the need for a well rounded program.
The eclipse was seen through negatives by sixth grade pupils Thursday morning about ten. It looked like a bite taken out. The combination room earned a picture of Sir Galahad from the PTA for highest attendance. Diorama pictures of Sir Galahad and King Arthur were made.
Iowa City High wins 86 percent of points in the dual meet at Minot, Monticello High scores 45 percent as Minotaur track shows some bright spots. Monticello baseball loses to Maquoketa 4 to 2, dropping to 1 win in four games with Central City and Maquoketa defeats and Buck Creek and Martelle wins. The team struggles at hitting and fielding but has upcoming chances to improve.
The Philomonte plans a Drake University contest entry featuring three news stories three humor columns three editorials and three feature articles written since the paper's first edition. Editors Jo Ricklefs Wanda Podhaski select twelve pieces from Iowa high school papers with winners printed in a Drake Creative Award book.
Temporary editor Janet Howie leads the junior high news staff titled Wilma Grossheim Grade News. Reporters include Rodman Don, Margaret Bader, Arline Balster, Ruth Zubler, Betty Adams, Betty Otten, Virginia Clark, Mary Henssen, Janet Howie, Ruth Roberts, Lorraine Jacobs, and Katherine Woodall.
The calendar lists a Quadrangular track meet at Marion on April 28 with participants Marion Ana mosa and Mt. Vernon. An Oxford Junction baseball game also occurs on April 28. The "M" club banquet and dance run May 8. A conference track meet at Coe in Cedar Rapids is May 4 to 6. The State music contest is set for May 4 to 6 in Iowa City, followed by a District track meet on May 19 and a Junior Senior banquet.
Jo Ricklefs notes teachers face disappointment when days are interrupted by multiple games meets and early dismissals. He reflects on upcoming track events and a State Music Contest, suggesting teachers are concerned with learning despite vacation pressures.
The chatter refers to sophomores as smart morons and includes a mix of colorful descriptors for students from freshmen to senior. The scene mentions study hall activity and a skating rink under construction across the street with varied entries on appearance and roles.
On April 22 at Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College the Ninth Annual Conference on Play Production hosted Lyle Burrichter Robert Eggers Janann Schweitzer Charles Ross Shirley Hobert and Miss James. Delegates toured costumes pictures sketches and equipment then watched plastic scenery tableaux and choral reading before seeing Moor Born at 2:30, followed by a tea for delegates. About a thousand students from around the state attended.
Mr. R. W. Finton, a former criminal, addressed students in an assembly last Thursday morning. He discussed his twenty three years in the underworld, nine years behind bars, and his religious conversion that led him to an honest living, asserting that crime does not pay.
In a few weeks the annual brain derby tests will reveal strengths and weaknesses across subjects. Students acknowledge anxiety and laziness but also recognize the tests’ significance that sets them apart from ordinary exams and prompts serious study.
Superintendent G B Kinser of Anamosa will address the 39 M Club banquet in Goudy’s Tea Room Friday April 28 at 630 pm. Event honors active M Club members school faculty and wives with a dance in the high school gym featuring Don Kroll’s orchestra and an alumni invitation.
The Rev S G Gutensohn was elected president of the P T A at the regular meeting last Thursday night with Mrs William Tuetken as Vice President Mrs Donald Sutherland as Secretary and Mrs George Maire as Treasurer Miss Magana discussed playground plans for the summer and Coach Moore outlined physical education department objectives A review of an important article in the last three issues of the Parent Teachers Magazine was given by Miss Miller The P T A reports more than fifty dollars was raised at the refreshment stand during the District Music Contest
Students in the homemaking class split tasks to make spring dresses and prepare reports on child care. They note quality guidelines for buying a ready made dress or sewing at home, focusing on practical garment evaluation.
R J Tidman reelected superintendent as several faculty contracts are signed. Named to teach and grade levels include Pollock, Endsley, Wherry, Streeper, Butcher, Inglis, Downing with others offered but not yet accepted. Commencement speaker Dr A Nickless and program events set for May 5 12 21 23 with 16 seniors graduating.
Mrs. Fred Lazare is chosen to represent Wyoming at Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge Des Moines. Dozens of meetings follow including Diana Fret club, Cozy club, Dorcas class and Royal Neighbor thimble bee with prizes awarded. Many members attend church and community events, while families relocate and members travel to conventions and fairs. County 4 H leaders host horse discussion and the Hawthorne club closes its year with new program plans for May. Delegates to Davenport May meeting named.
Accompanied by Miss Verle Breed, the gathering drew 22 attendees.
In St Marys church Cascade a 5 o'clock Saturday ceremony united Bernadine Nevens and Joseph Featherstone. Rev N H Ginter performed the service. A 25 guest breakfast followed at the bride’s east Cascade home. The couple will reside in Cascade after a Chicago honeymoon. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nevens retired farmers and a St Marys high school graduate. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs William Featherstone, is known in Cascade baseball circles for years with the Cascade Reds. Attendants were James Foulks Cedar Rapids and Anna Nevens. The bride wore cherry wool with blue accessories and pink and white carnations. bridesmaid wore a plaid suit with tan accessories and sweet pea corsage.
The current Monte program runs through today featuring Argeths Raye and Bob Hope in Never Say Die with Andy Devine, plus Charlie Ruggles in Sudden Money with Charlie Grapewin. Weekend shows mix war romance with Colorado Trail and a starry Love Af program driven by Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer.
The Princess How theater presents Society Smugglers with Preston Foster and Irene Hervey, ending Thursday, then a Friday-Saturday double feature of Risky Business with George Murphy and Dorothea Kent, and Bred of the Border starring Bob Steele. Starting Sunday Tail Spin stars Alice Faye Constance Bennett Nancy Kelly Joan Davis Charles Farrell Jane Wyman Kane Richmond in a dramatic melodrama of airborne adventure.
Next Wednesday and Thursday feature a splendid picture with Jackie Cooper Edmund Lowe Wendy Parke and the Little Tough Guys. Newsboys Home promises entertainment that will smash its way into your heart.
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