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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1975
Page
1
The Monticello board approved a registration handbook with graduation requirements and 30 minute longer cycles by a 4-1 vote while Lester Monk dissented. Principal David Lammers announced a 75 percent daily scheduled time and five subjects per semester for most high school students.
Councilman Jack Appleby resigned Tuesday from his Fourth Ward seat to become Monticello city co ordinator replacing Bud Reynolds who had a stroke. Reynolds remains in Veterans hospital Iowa City and receives 30 day pay. Appleby will earn four dollars per hour and may continue as a substitute mail carrier, starting with a 48 hour week. Nominations for his Fourth Ward replacement are set for Monday's council meeting.
Police investigate theft of stereo equipment valued at about 600 dollars from the Monticello high school vocal music room. Items stolen include a turntable two speakers and three earphone sets. The loss was discovered Monday morning with the weekend period suspected. Assistant police chief Russell Johnson said investigators are pursuing leads.
The newly formed Monticello community theatre group Starlighters II will meet Monday February 24 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Reports by the temporary board, discussion of a spring production, and other matters will be on the agenda.
A temporary board of Starlighters plans a community theatre in Monticello. Members include Emil Prult chairwoman Janeece Olinger Nancy Stevens Ron Ketelsen Maxine Taylor Bev Hoag with Betty Wagner and Bob Furino not shown. Public meeting Feb 24 at 7 30 p.m. in Monticello High School auditorium.
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