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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1939

Page

8

Noted Movie Draws Hundreds at Monticello Theatre

About 200 Monticello Public School students and town residents attended a matinee of Victoria the Great at the Monte Theatre. The event, sponsored by the PTA, financed by theater profits and school funds, provided an educational but entertaining showing after a 3:00 dismissal.

Monticello Monte Theatre Victoria the Great Parent-Teachers Association Riess Stuhler P.T. A Monre Theatre Management Coud The Monticello Citzens

Monticello Music Groups to Compete at Anamosa Contests

Monticello music ensembles under Miss Peet and Mr. McMullen prepare for sub district events in Anamosa on March 24 and 25. The district meet follows in Montivello on April 14 and 15 with A. B. Grimes named district manager.

Monticello Miss Peet McMullen Anamosa Montivello A. B. Grimes

Changes in Courses Offered This Semester

The article lists new courses replacing others and adds several subjects. Economics replaces physiology taught by Coach Moore. bookkeeping replaces commercial law taught by Miss Smith. grammar replaces geography taught by Miss Thornburgh. Additional new subjects include business arithmetic and solid geometry taught by Miss Cox, homemaking by Miss Kosters, 8th physiology by Miss Magnana, with Miss James offering two divisions of speech and McMullen launching a new course in business training.

Moore Miss Smith Miss Thornburgh Miss. Cox Kosters Magana Miss. James

Minotaurs Lead With Conference Victory Over West Liberty

The Minotaurs defeated West Liberty 29 to 22 in their third conference game. Monti led 14 to 6 at halftime with Dan Behrends and Bob Liddy shining. Monti tops the conference with three wins and no losses. Earlier, Monti seconds fell to Oxford Junction 27 to 6.

Minotaurs West Liberty Monti Dan” Behrends Bob Liddy Oxford Junction

Pugilists Pummel Local High School Champs

After weeks of sparring the following champions in their weight classes are named: below 85 Ibs Paul Warner. 85-100 Ibs James Robertson. 100-115 Ibs Dewain Rynerson. 115-130 Ibs Leslie Leggett. 130-145 Ibs Stan Schrader. 145-160 Ibs Russell Jamieson. 160-175 Ibs William Wright. over 175 Ibs Robert Stutt.

Paul Warner James Robertson Dewain Rynerson Leslie Leggett Stan Schrader Russell Jamieson William _ Wright Robert Stutt

California Leads Nation In Car Ownership

California has the highest concentration of automobile owners in the United States with one car for every 2.62 people.

United States California

Local Junior High News Team Revamps Student Reporting

School staff and reporters led by Jo Rickless and Wanda Podhaski restructure junior high coverage. Wilma Grossheim coordinates reports with Shirley Hobert Yola Rodman Don Maire Gene Walker and others.

Jo Rickless Wanda Podhaski Lucille Yossi Jr Wilma Grossheim Shirley Hobert Yola Rodman Don Maire Gene Walker Margaret Bader Arline Balster Ruth Zubler Betty Adams Betty Otten Virginia Clark Mary Hanssen Janet Howle Ruth Roberts Lorraine Jacobs Katherine Woodall

Attendance Troubles Prompt New Makeup Policy

The school notes excessive absences and cites prior warnings. Principal and Mr Shannon plan a policy requiring makeup time for time missed, regardless of illness, as a fairness measure. The message urges cooperation to reduce tardiness and improve attendance.

Shannon

Monticello Faces West Branch In County Tournament

In the 11th county tourney Monticello meets West Branch as Anamosa Martello Morley Onslow Center Junction Wyoming Oxford Junction Olin and Monticello compete across nine towns. In another game Monticello faces Anamosa in a separate 17th matchup.

Monticello West Branch Anamosa Martello Morley Onslow Center Junction Wyoming Oxford Junction Olin

Monti High Winter Fashion From Students and Teachers

Monti High describes its winter dress with wool sweaters and skirts for girls and overalls to suits for boys. Students showcase parkas, skis, hunting caps, and fuzzy ear muffs while trying to beat Old Man Winter. A stray joke-filled note references a teacher’s car and a lingering basketball game aftermath.

Paris Our Fair Chambers of Knowledge Old Man Winter

Ninth English Writes Descriptive Themes

Ninth grade English classes submitted descriptive themes focused on sight only with subjects like A Rainy Day and The Classroom. Ninth general science studies cover moon phases including quarter half three quarters and full moons and also sun moon eclipses.

Sunset by Slantsky staged by local speech class

Last Tuesday the speech class presented Sunset by Slantsky in assembly with cast including Dr. Chrome John Messiell Mr Paul Bob Sichels Mrs Featherstonbugh Aviine Balster Miss Featherston bugh Betty Crane and Mr Feath erstonbugh Bob Liddy. After the performance the troupe traveled to Monti for treats at Goudys Cafe and two more plays remain on the program.

Slantsky Houston Dr. Chrome John Messiell Mr. Paul Bob Sichels Mrs. Featherstonbugh Aviine Balster Miss Featherstonbugh Betty Crane Mr. Featherstonbugh Bob Liddy Mr. Grimes Mr. Shannon

Orange Crates Make Good Library Table By Students

Fifth graders completed a home made library table built from three orange crates sanded and painted. A circular top was added by the janitor and books now sit in compartments for reading at home.

Arlene Kuhns Donald Bohlken Dayton Yousse Helen Gerdes Lois Guyan Betty Bartlett Delphia Balster Lois Clark Betty Eggers Erma Schoon Galen Hagen Jimmie Ritchie Carol Schneider John Wenger Richard Shelley Hawthorne Bobby Thoeni Miss Kurtz

Fire damages Steen residence in Hopkinton

The Steen residence was badly damaged by a basement origin fire on Monday night. Tenants C. B. Roberdee face losses with eight rooms of furnishings nearly ruined. Firemen arrived at 8:30 and saved part of the house. repairs planned near future.

Steen C. B. Roberdee Roberdee Marshalltown Barbara Royce Hopkinton Monticello P. R. Wheeless B. A. Moore Harold Walmutt James Belknap Howard Kirkwood H. H. Kirkwood Delaware Norma Sullivan Russell Lux Leo Sullivan Chicago Linda Burdick Sarah McConnell Miller H. M. Ve John Moran Eureka Kansas Reevesome John C. Rader Belle Plaine Laughlin Rader Betty Latta Lenox College Elkader Junior College Lenox Maquoketa Tipton

Community notes and club events in Northeast Iowa region

Clio club hosts guest night at Clarke hall with Missy Merriman Reeve and Mary Belle Briney as hostesses. Lois Himebaugh Faye Rich Marjorie Allen and Mary Belle Briney contribute a one act play Overtones. Butter maker contest results list Julius Gerlich H Holthaus W Connors with scores 94 95 third place. PTA plans talk on Youth for Government. Various visits and church notices across Earlville Hopkinton Scotch Grove and other towns. Film listings include Strange Faces Submarine Patrol with Richard Greene Nancy Kelly and cast.

Northeast Iowa Junior College Clio Club Clarke Hall Missy Mesdames Merriman Reeve Mary Belle Biiney Maxine Appleby Lois Himebaugh Faye Rich Marjorie Allen Mary Belle Briney Buttermaker Buttermakers Farley Julius Gerlich Hopkinton Creamery H. Holthaus Edgewood W. Connors Dyersville Primus Earlville Honn Colesburg Gerlich Kamp PTA Grimes Monticello L. A. Gibbs Iowa City Gibbs David S. de Best Helen Mackintosh Washington, D. C Hopkinton Minnie Mackintosh Lincoln Neb J. C. Edgar Nancy King Paul Ferguson Darting Wilton Junction May Himebaugin Scotch Grove C. B. Carson A. P. Himebaugh Lois Phil Leslie Himebaugh King’s Daughters Presbyterian Church Rachel Littlefield

Express Classified Ads Result Summary

Classified ad results from Express Classified Ads listing various offers and notices. Phone number 7 is provided for inquiries and contact regarding the listings.

Express

The Feud Maker leads Western double feature program

Ending Thursday the best of the Jones in Down on the Farm draws crowds with praise. On Friday and Saturday Bob Steele stars in The Feud Maker a dangerous western adventure with bullets and punches in a gallant fight against cut-throats.

Bob Steele

Dramatic School Opens With Rainey in Monte Ends

Louise Rainey and Paulette Goddard headline Dramatic School at the Monte Ends today while Friday and Saturday bring Charles Starrett in West of Cheyenne. A wildcat bus racket chase ends in glory as Federal Man Hunt features Robert.

Louise Rainey Paulette Goddard Dramatic School Charles Starrett Cheyenne Robert

Artists and Models Abroad and Disbarred on Local Screens

Sunday to Monday features Jack Benny in Artists and Models Abroad with June Travis, Joan Bennett and Mary Boland in a Paris Parisian adventure. Tuesday offers Gail Patrick in Disbarred with Robert Preston and Otto Kruger as mob justice themes. Further showings include a grand romantic lineup through Wednesday and Thursday.

Livingston June Travis Gail Patrick Robert Preston Otto Kruger

Ronald Colman Stars in If It Were King with Dee and Rathbone

Ronald Colman appears as a roguish poet hero in If It Were King alongside Frances Dee and Basil Rathbone. The film showcases his charm through sharp wit and the promise of romance set against a swashbuckling backdrop.

Ronald Colman Frances Dee Basil Rathbone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sons of Science Wilbur Coxsee Donald Muire LaVern Wahl Marion Manchester Dubuque Academy of Science Monte Monti High Chatterbox Mr. McM J. A Dorothea Kent Nk Jenks Andy Devine Richard Greene Nancy Kelly Preston Foster George Bancroft Slim Summerville John Carradine Joan Valerie Henry Armetta Warren Hymer Douglas Fowley J. Farrell MacDonald Maxie Rosenbloom Ralph Slade Iowaland Home Furniture Bargains Sssr Dressers al Ala Fur Een Uiversal Credit Company Iowa Moore Farm W. H. Null Monticello State Bank
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