Staff Editor in Chief Janet Howie and the Newsroom Team
A listing of staff editors reporters and typists is presented, naming Janet Howie as Staff Editor in Chief and Virginia Clark as Associate Editor along with the names of numerous reporters and typists. The text shifts to a playful holiday interlude with characters and dialogue about Santa Claus and toy requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Howie
Virginia Clark
Shirley Hobert
Jeanette Lubben
Ruth Reuter
Margaret Bader
Ben Long
Betty Adams
Betty Otten
Kay Woodall
Gertrude Ortgies
Eileen Apleby
Janana Schweitzer
Gertrude Wenger
Vernona Vernon
Doris Otten
June Henrichs
Lorraine Jacobs
Robert Eggers
Elizabeth Lee Byerly
Wilma Grossheim
Rebecca Grimes
Loretta Gerdes
Ruth Hoffman
Don Howie
Joyce Wismeier
Mary Low Luett
Delorgs Bohiken
Kathleen Adams
Marion Deischer
Betty Clark
Ruth Roberts
Eleanoroper
Robert Heyen
Mark Rodman
Christmas Program Tonight At School Auditorium
A Christmas program will be presented at seven thirty tonight in the school auditorium. Pupils from fifth through eighth grades sing refrains from Hansel and Gretel. The senior high school glee clubs perform the cantata Childe Jesus by Clokey. Mary Lou Luett reads a Christmas story then Reverend Delahooke of Anamosa speaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansel and Gretel
Childe Jesus
Joseph W. Clokey
Hazel Ean Kirk
Mary Lou Luett
Reverend Delahooke
Anamosa
Gossip and Rules from the Junior High Scene
A fragmentary college gossip column notes advice to juniors about manners and social conduct. It mentions a freshman whistle habit, polite escort etiquette, DeMolay jewelry, Santa asks, and rumors about relationships with college freshmen. It ends with a New Year tone and a question about Shirley Hobert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Santa Claus
High School Notes From Class Reflections After Vacation
Anonymous survey responses reveal students’ aims like avoiding sleep in class and skipping study routines. Others want to pass history tests, recall the school, attend dances, and seek varied reading material for the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Siebels
Russ
Jamieson
Men Wanted on the Paper Staff Challenge the Boys
The piece urges hiring more male staffers, arguing most reporters at major papers are men. It playfully proposes the girls should not do all the work and glory, while inviting men to take the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ardens
Monti Calendar Notes Holiday Break and Games
December 19 basketball game Monti versus Dubuque on December 21 to January 4 marks Christmas vacation. P T A organizes a Christmas program during the break and school events proceed with a holiday schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monti
Letters to Santa from Sophomore Girls
A collection of humorous and cheeky Santa letters from sophomore girls requesting items and preferences. The notes mix playful demands for grooming aids like a fine tooth comb and red haired toupees with desires for cars and companionship, mentioning hair color biases and brand preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
P. S
A Locker Speaks On Mistreatment And Overuse
A locker laments mistreatment from students and neighbors, complaining about crumpled waste paper, crowded books, slammed doors, and being used as a shield. The metal confidant pleads for six minute class breaks and calmer handling to prevent further damage and bending.
First Grade News Highlights From Mrs Abel and Mrs Thoeni
In the first grade Mrs Abel and Mrs Thoeni visited while the third grade welcomes Hazel Reyner, bringing total enrollment to thirty with sixteen girls and fourteen boys. Keith Ritter read Penny and Ern est Landis visited. gifts and mothers' presents prep are under way. Mary Reyner joins second grade. the fifth grade created a Christmas frieze The Birth of Christ and plans a party with gift exchanges and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel
Thoeni
Hazel Reyner
Keith Ritter
Penny
Shirley McCurdy
Ernest Landis
Mary Reyner
Christ
Here and There With Junior Hi Students Busy
Alleyne Reyner joins seventh grade as science classes test water hardness with soap suds. Ninth graders study stain removal while home economics pupils plan party invitations. Seventh grade reading draws cartoons and comic strips. Manual training boys prepare Christmas table decorations. Mr Klumpar's basketball project emphasizes progress. Miss Cox's math class makes geometric figures for a Christmas tree donated by James Balsiger. After school, several stayed to help decorate the tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleyne Reyner
Emily Post
Klumpar
Draper Advises Senior High Students On Key Relationships
In a Friday assembly, Mr. A. J. Draper spoke to Draper High School students about family, teacher pupil, and boy-girl relationships. Students asked questions and received answers, followed by private discussions on personal issues. The event, by Youth Service an arm of the Student Leadership conference, promotes youth welfare statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Draper
P.T.A
Youth Service
Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers
Draper
Audience Enjoys Grade Operetta Hansel and Gretel
The operetta Hansel and Gretel was presented Friday night with David Hamilton and Louise York in the lead roles. The audience applauded and offered compliments to the performers and participants. Mr. Grimes praised the production as one of the best, saying it should be shown to inspire young people and endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansel and
Gretel
David Hamilton
Louise York
Grimes
G A A Girls Sponsor Penny Carnival at High School Gym
The G A A girls announce a penny carnival held in the high school gym in a few weeks. Surprises and entertainment await attendees for a few cents, with further announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.A
Anniversary In Richland Center
Mr. and Mrs. Len Buol observed their 50th wedding anniversary last Tuesday. A card and letter shower was held due to Mr. Buol’s illness in Monticello hospital, and many floral offerings were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Center
Len Buol
John Yossi
Deloris
Roland Buel
Houston
Texas
Robert Cushman
Lucille Yossi
Denton
Walter Bade
A. Peesley
Dubuque
George B. Hein
Cascade confirms 389 children at two parishes
The archbishop conferred confirmation at St. Martin's on 238 candidates and at St. Mary's on 161, with ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The event involved St. Martin's parish under Monsignor J. B. Albers and St. Mary's under Rev. M. J. Farrelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Martin's
St. Mary’s
Francis J. L. Beckman
S.T.D
Dubuque
St. Martin’s Church
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Parish
J. B. Albers
M. J. Farrelly
St. Martin’s
Cascade
Ady
F. J. Lehner
Etta Loham
Des Moines
Knights of Columbus
K. of C
The
Order of Eastern Star
Bertha Board
C. Macomber
C. H. Macomber
L. E. Board
Ralph Ganfield
Edgar Hawkins
James T. Bevan
Frank L. Baldwin
L. A. Keep Company
Rochester
Minn
American Legion Auxiliary
Santa Claus
Amber Anniversary Celebrate Amber Anniversary
The 20th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Oltmans was celebrated at home with guests including the Siebels and May families, Walderback, Wehling, Steckel, Bohlken, and Wilken clans. Games, a lunch, and a purse gift marked a warm evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Oltmans
John Daly
Arlene Meeks
Will Steenhoek
William Otten
Mark Cross
Williamsburg
William Hildegardt
C. Eden
Henry E. Dirks and
Maynard
D. John Dirks and Son
Jack Husman
Gerd Dirks
Wyoming
Grace Patnode
Ben Englehart
Geraldine Neville
Nelda Strawman
Leona Gearhart
Clara Walderback
Augusta Behnken
Carrol Young
Maquoketa
Willis Zimmerman
Henry Hinriche
Amber
Carl Siebels
Jim May
Will Walderback
Walter Steckel
Abbie Steckel
J. E. Johnson
Henry Wehling
Hank Siebels
Eileen Bohlken
Ervin Wilken
Patricia Walderback
Heny Wehling
Maynard Siebels
Oltmans
George Mardorf
John Prult
Lizzie Behrénds
Monticello
H. A. Toenjes
John Grant
Leonard Holmes
Hans Kofoed
Otto Danneman
Cletus Boland
Wayne Homemakers Club
John Rickels
Ray Sanford
Herman Zimmerman
Herman _Helgens
Paul Boland
Larson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ralph
Mr. Claus
Sam Shannon
Bobbie Liddy
CCC
Paul Bender
Mme. X
Chatterbox
Monte
Liebels
Dot
Hoag Duster Co
Iowa
Santa Santa
Kathryn Bender
Bobby Gesse
Marjorie Thomas
Merry Christmas
Kruse Auto Parts
Tommy Grimes
Junior
G. A. A. Girls
Richland Two
Cascade Churches
Berdena Schafer
Ben Tobias
George Schafer
Langworthy
Lucy O’conner
Lead
S. D
Margaret. Martin
Julia Toenjes
Carl Schoon
Edward Herren
W. J. Zimmerman
Willis
F. H. Otten
John Murphy
Austin
Midland
Iversons Furniture Store
Plymouth
Matthiessen
American Boy
American Fruit Grower
American Magazine
American Poultry Journal
Breeder's Gazette Capper
Child Life
Christian Herald
Collier's O
Etude Music Magazine
Farm Journal & Farmer's Wife
LJ Fact Digest
Liberty Magazine
McCall's
Magasine Pathfinder
Physical Culture
Popular Mechanics
Redbook Magazine
Romantic Story
Science and Discovery
Screenland Silver Screen
Sporta Afield
Woman's World
Aleen
R.F.D
Cae
Jones
Delaware
Dubuque and
Linn
United States
Canada
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!