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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
10
A classroom diary on biology explores plants and animals with playful observations. The writer notes May flies need no food, butterflies from cocoons, and the humor of using a fragile microscope. Field trips and dissections spark curiosity as lessons blend humor and science.
A reflection on missed moments when skipping biology explores curiosity, growth, and potential paths not chosen, highlighting how scientific study shapes perspective and lifelong learning.
Monti greets Lois Cantrell Lyla Cantrell Isabel Cantrell Alice Cantrell and Patty Cantrell during a visit in Ottumwa, marking a warm family gathering.
Dec 15 note for Grade Operetta Hansel and Gretel. Dec 15 basketball game at Hop. Dec 19 basketball game at Du. Dec 22 Christmas vacation begins.
Mr S E Locher spoke to Miss Smiths commercial law class on Labor Legislation tracing laws to Magna Charta and noting social security origins from Roosevelts 1934 speeches. He distinguished the CIO and AFL and covered marriage forms in reported sections of the world.
Mr Grimes sociology class has studied the chapter Marriage and the Family and has been giving reports on different forms of marriage including polygamy as part of the week's work.
The F F A conducted a business session for all members on Thursday December 1 12 15 p m in the manual training rooms.
Miss Miller argues that Latin enrichment informs modern advertising practices. The piece explores how classical language concepts influence branding strategies and consumer perception in contemporary campaigns.
The staff unusual line lists Janet Howie as editor in chief and Virginia Clark as associate editor. Reporters include Shirley Hobert Jean ette Lubben Ruth Reuter Margaret Bader Ben Long and many others. Typists include Jeanette Lubben and Robert Heyen among the names.
Freshmen studied the Roman origins of the epic and completed Friday projects on The House of the Seven Gables. Students from Latin, drama, film, and art classes produced notebooks, answers to ten questions, and original, well researched insights revealing new talent.
On Tuesday December 5 at 3 40 o clock a pep assembly in the auditorium directed by Mr Shannon commend ed the freshmen for courteous report delays and urged the student body to raise the roof with cheers for the basketball teams Marion visited and both first and second teams defeated the Indians.
The Monticello High School band directed by Lyle McMullen played a concert at one in the afternoon for the dedication of the community building and post office and performed again at 7 30 in the evening in the same building.
Thirty five junior high school boys joined a basketball program led by Coach Emil Klumpar. The group aims to gain experience and have fun while learning the game.
Boston Massachusetts stood at the heart of the abolitionist movement with organized activities and prominent advocates shaping the national push to end slavery. The city served as a hub for meetings, lectures, and strategic planning.
A mother with six children fights the last minute store chaos described in a humorous domestic scene. The tale follows Lena's distraction with a telephone and the family’s chaotic search for gifts as nine days remain until Christmas. The narrator signs off urging early shopping to dodge the rush.
Kindergarten classes visited a local grocery store last Tuesday. The morning group bought crackers while the afternoon group purchased napkins and other items.
The story details classroom projects and events across grades including Thanksgiving crafts, Christmas decorations, and song plays. It notes new enrollments, students transferring from Ottumwa schools, and fresh books added to the sixth grade library as teachers Mrs. Schesser Mrs. Tull and Miss Walter guide activities.
On page nine readers find an odd mix of names and phrases as the column lists fragmented items including Trunk nae bin gent, Solve Suntrap, and Orwegian Children with a cryptic tag Additional Philomonte.
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