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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1951

Page

2

Edwards Engagement Planned For Margaret Edwards And Albert Storm

Onslow couple announces the engagement of Margaret Edwards to Albert Storm son of Elmer Storm of Wyoming No wedding date set Miss Edwards a 1951 Onslow high school graduate spending summer at home Storm an army man stationed at Camp Atterbury Indiana Also weekend guests include the Barnts family from Chicago and Waterloo and the Eichmeyers from Los Angeles Mrs Hicks hosts the Five Hundred club with a dessert luncheon and card games.

Onslow George T. Edwards Margaret Albert Storm Elmer Storm Wyoming Miss Edwards Onslow High School Storm Camp Atterbury Ind Bert Barnts Chicago Wayne Strait David Barbara Jean Waterloo Billy Barnts Glen Eichmeyer Los Angeles Calif M. P. Paulsen Eichmeyer Blanche Snyder Paulsen W. A. Hicks Five Hundred

Rainbow Girls Install Officers in Onslow Masonic Hall

Public installation ceremony for newly elected officers of the Order of Rainbow Girls held in the Onslow Masonic hall. Installing officers were Marlene Ingwersen Laurabelle Straka Mrs Harpo Ingwersen and Kenneth Harden. Officers installed included Joyce Clapp as worthy advisor Carol Ingwersen associate advisor Janet Wagner charity Ruth Fadley hope Carol Stickley faith Kathleen Burda drill leader Mar jory Fulton service Margaret Fields patriotism Verna Clapp fidelity Donna Catlett morality Judy Ingwersen nature Marilyn McClure religion Laurabelle Straka love Marlene Ingwersen secretary treasurer altered. singing Over the Rainbow by the group.

Dillon Stickley Fred Bramer Jesse Allen Don Parmenter Central City Howard Green Order of Rainbow Girls Onslow Masonic Hall Marlene Ingwersen Laurabelle Straka Harpo Ingwersen Kenneth Harden Joyce Clapp Carol Ingwersen Janet Wagner Ruth Fadley Carol Stickley Kathleen Burda Marjory Fulton Margaret Fields Verna Clapp Donna Catlett Judy Ingwersen Marilyn McClure Carolyn Connor Carol Benhart Harold Jeffrey Towa Kay Breese Nancy Orr Nancy Westphal Mary Jo Moran Nina Fuchs

4 H Clubs Present Farm Bureau Program

Lovell Happy Helpers and the Castle Grove Fortune Finders 4-H clubs staged a Farm Bureau program on July 26 at the Presbyterian church. Joe Legg Jerry Parsons and Helen Tucker spoke. Ruth Spahr and Mary Ann Kurlger led club reports. A fashion show featured outfits made this year with singing band numbers and various demonstrations by several girls.

Lovell Happy Helpers Castle Grove Fortune Finders Lovell Castle Grove Presbyterian Church Joe Legg Jerry Parsons Helen Tucker Ruth Spahr Mary Ann Kurlger Betty Rieniers Mary Ann Buol Elizabeth Hoffman Verna Lou Merritt Joyce Fairbanks Virginia Muller Irma Oltmann Margie Tuttle

4-H Members Tour John Deere Tractor Factory

Jones county 4-H members toured the Dubuque John Deere tractor factory as part of a tractor maintenance activity sponsored by C-D Implement and Howie Implement dealers. North half clubs traveled Aug 2 and south half Aug 3 with a factory tour lunch and plant grounds visit. Local leaders accompanied the group and dads joined eligible participants. A Quaker Oats elevator fire required six fire departments to save the structure, suffering only cupola damage.

Jones County John Deere Tractor Dubuque C-D Implement Company Howie Implement Company John Deere Anamosa Monticello

Monticello Public School Expands Bus Routes

Monticello now operates six bus routes serving over 200 grade and high school students. Buses travel about 500 miles daily, with equipment in excellent condition and state inspected. Drivers are state licensed and physically examined, ensuring safe transportation to rural areas. School crossings in town are patrolled.

Monticello

Registration Opens for JC High Students in August

Registration for junior and senior high pupils begins Wednesday August 15 with seniors on the 15th and grades 10 and 11 on August 16 and 17. Grades 7 8 and 9 may register August 18 21. Rural pupils may register August 15 21. Public offices closed during Jones County Fair. For particulars call 128 or 86.

Jones County

Shugart Named High School Coach At Monticello

Harold iL Shugart appointed new high school football coach and physical education instructor at Monticello Public Schools. He starred for the Iowa State Cyclones and has coaching experience at Ames High School, with Leo Cabalka and Paul Knipe assisting.

Harold Il. Shugart Iowa State Cyclones Ames Schugart Leo Cabalka Paul Knipe

Teachers Pre School Workshop Preps Monticello Faculty

A two day modern workshop for Monticello teachers runs August 27 and 28 directed by Margaret Keyser of the University of Iowa reading clinic and L A Van Dyke of University High School. English and Social Studies specialists assist. The goal is to coordinate plans and standardize instruction, aiding new faculty members. Anamosa high school faculty will also join the sessions.

Monticello Margaret Keyser Reading Clinic University of Iowa L. A. van Dyke University High School Anamosa High School

New High School Principal Shafer Opens Term

Dwight T. Shafer begins his first year as principal of the local high school on Wednesday August 29. The University of Iowa graduate earned his master's degree this summer and has taught at University High School in Iowa City and Hawarden.

Dwight T. Shafer University of Iowa University High School Iowa City Hawarden

Monticello High School Opens Vocational Homemaking Program

Marion Iowa student Miss Maxine Quass named instructor for Monticello High School vocational homemaking courses this year. She will teach home economics including cooking methods clothing design and personal grooming using the school’s facilities to educate interested girls.

Monticello Music Head Wins Consistent Awards

Ray Stumbaugh has led the instrumental music department at Monticello High School for six years, consistently producing winning solo and group performances.

Ray Stumbaugh

Veteran On-The-Farm Training Classes Expanded

Three on the farm veteran training classes run this year under Robert Patton who did similar work at Waverly. Instructors Frank Walker and Fletcher Aitchison bring extensive experience. The Monticello program has grown since 1947, now with three qualified leaders and over 75 students enrolled across three classes.

Vance Stead Named Vocational Agriculture Instructor

Vocational Agriculture instructor and FFA advisor Vance Stead is known in Monticello and Hopkinton communities. He trained at Iowa State College and gained teaching experience at Thornburgh Farmersburgh Hopkinton and Collins before joining Monticello.

Thornburgh

Noon Lunch Program Surpasses Sixty Thousand Served

The noon lunch program served over 60 000 meals last year and operated on a self supporting basis with income exceeding $15 000. The initiative grows in popularity and offers nutritious tasty meals.

Monticello High Praised By State Department

Academic Monticello earns State Department acknowledgment and North Central Association membership. The Northeast Iowa school is noted for a well balanced program and strong college preparation. Graduates handle college work with ease and a broad elective program appeals to many students.

Frances Ford Coe College Department of Music Monticello State Department North Central Association of Secondary Schools Iowa

Faculty Selects Teachers for Specialized Major Field Instruction

The faculty chose teachers who teach only in their major. High school staff hold MA or higher in their fields, have state visions, and serve as committee members. Over one third hold master’s degrees. Several faculty members join curriculum committees to rewrite it. Boyd S. Shannon serves as.

Stud Ster Boyd S. Shannon

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