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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
1
An editorial argues about America's reaction if England loses World War II. It questions whether the United States should stay out, assist England, or use Britain’s collapse to gain bases and security, favoring a home‑based approach while considering loans and aid.
Freshman party fun and punning gossip color a school page. Chicken pox rumors caper with Verona and Dick while signs warn mice near entrance. Locker room envy and social intrigue at the trophy case reflect a lively campus mood.
Mr Grimes played seven pieces to lively roars of applause. Guests enjoyed ding pong cards and Chinese checkers for those who preferred games. Later guests sampled leftovers from supper and praised the informal, successful gathering.
A Des Moines survey of 158 legislators shows a strong bias toward enacting a marriage health law next session. It would require couples to complete a physical exam 20 days before filing for a marriage license. 89 percent favored and 11 percent opposed.
Des Moines reports indicate surveys show strong support for a new state office building on the capital grounds. Of 158 legislators polled, a large share favored construction while a minority opposed it, citing concerns over politics and favoring a state owned facility to reduce costs ahead of an April legislative decision.
The annual holiday concert in Monticello Public School auditorium drew a large crowd as the high school band and mixed glee clubs performed. The community praises the Board of Education for supporting handwork and voice programs under instructors McMullen and Miss Peet, noting students now tackle more difficult numbers and graduate with greater appreciation for fine arts.
Jones County and Benton County oppose altering the state senate district lines. The text argues the two counties have long been joined and worked in harmony and urges voters to tell legislators to keep the current arrangement.
A list of student names with their scores across grades 10 and 12 includes Lois Kehren 92.50 Lillian Howell 92.25 Gail Huibregtse 111.00 Evelyn Etten 90.50 and others such as John Stuhler 96.25 Melvin Hein 92.75 Ruth Zirkelbach 93.25 Elizabeth Byerly 92.75 Agnes Bohlken 92.25 Ruth Hoffman 90.50 Joyce Otten 90.50 Rebecca Grimes 89.50 Royal Landis 94.50 Robert Liddy 93.25 Donald Howie 90.45 Lois Naylor 95.25 Arline Dalster 93.50 Ruth Ann Houg 91.60 Janann Schweitzer among listed grades and scores.
Monti Hi plans a new annual to press next April with co editors Ruthe Anne Hoag and Don Howie and a staff including Lester Monk and others. The 64 page book will keep the $1 price and use extra space for more group pictures and snapshots. Seventh and eighth grades will appear in group photos while high school student pictures are individual. Monte Calendar December 13 basketball game with Hopkinton.
Despite ten below zero weather on Monday December 2 the G A A girls hiked to a school house for supper and a meeting They initiated Miss Dwelle as an honorary member and were accompanied by advisor Miss Conzett
Miss Cox finally shows a desired bulletin board spanning the back of her room. She is proud of the display and hopes for a geometric Christmas scene soon, though she plans to ask Santa for more in time.
Editor urges calm among Monticello and Anamosa communities as both football teams remain unbeaten. Timmins calls out loud radicals and asks readers to read between the lines and reject hostile chatter.
Local notes reveal Chatterbox Jim Bone attends church service after long absence while Pat sings in the choir. In eighth grade, jealousy toward Merle surfaces and readers recall a show companion. An editor’s note mentions a Goudy’s find on Wednesday the 4th and a Christmas wish list from students asking for practical gifts.
Monticello Black Panthers dropped a close 18 to 17 decision to Cedar Rapids McKinley on the Panthers' floor. McKinley sharpshooter Wilbur Gregor hit a final minute basket, finishing with 13 points while Liddy led Monticello with the team's high total.
The band and glee clubs offered a Sunday program directed by Mr. McMullen and Miss Peet. Selections included Pigskin Pageant, Transcendence Overture, Desert Song, Intermezzo, Prayer Perfect, Goin Home, Dreams, Hurdy Gurdy Man, Within a Dreaming Harbor, Steal Away, Prayer, All in the April Evening, Confidence, Jeanne With the Light Brown Hair, Levee Song, World Events, Elena Polka, Prayer and Dream Pantomime, and Manhattan Beach.
Monti Hi band members and guests enjoyed a pot luck supper on Wednesday November 27 in the school lunch room. The gathering followed by dancing in the gym with music provided by records, offering a light diversion from contemporary swing.
A mathematics club has been organized with membership requiring one year algebra one year geometry and a B average. Officers include Betty Clark president Albert McNeill secretary and Ray Hinrichs program chairman. Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesdays.
Stan Schrader earned third team I O P A honors with Jim Bone Bob Siebels and Paul Bender on honorable mention. Ralph Beardsley led Anamosa first team with teammates Russell Larson Larson and Honn on honorable list. Des Moines Register picker Jack North placed Schrader and Beardsley on first team. Coach Moore notes center challenges for basketball and recalls Laverne Behrends era. Mid-Six opener vs Maquoketa highlighted. McKinley and Springville outside the conferences. second team praised for speed and ball recovery.
The notice details December holiday events at multiple churches including St Pauls and St Johns Lutheran Trinity and the Methodist and Presbyterian services. It lists Sunday school times Christmas programs pageants and rehearsals with dates December 14 16 18 and 26 plus gift exchanges and hospital packages.
A notice from Clerk W. S. Pearson of the Jones County District Court in Iowa directs interested parties to appear file exceptions and show cause why each report should not be approved, dated Ansmosa, Iowa.
Multiple congregations in the Castle Grove area list pastors, service times, and activities. Sacred Heart and St. Josephs Church note masses and confessions. Congregational Church mentions worship and school. Evangelical and Reformed outlines sermons and Daniel study. Women's Missionary Society meets next week. Wayne Zion Ev Lutheran also referenced.
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