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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1954
Page
1
Editorial urges constructive civic engagement at Monticello City Council meetings. It promotes contacting the Mayor to present concerns, discusses petitions and large delegations, and cautions against public berating or excessive special meetings to control costs.
Monticello notes include a postmaster’s retirement on February 28 and a pending successor. The Monticello county committee avoids Anamosa spillover, with Washington to finalize appointments, while Les Benz visits the local high school paper and comments on the shift to a semi weekly.
The article surveys President Eisenhower's radio and TV report to the nation noting its focus on explaining administration goals and achievements rather than presenting a full program. It highlights his pledge to sustain prosperity, the emphasis on domestic improvements, and the balance with concerns about a welfare state.
The Presbyterian General Council denounces un American inquiries that blur treason and dissent while warning against a negative, nihilistic approach to Communism. It argues democracy cannot tolerate dishonesty and false witness used as political tools.
A Manchester Press opinion column urges forming a group to abstain from smoking amid growing fears about cigarettes. It notes medical warnings, calls for cancer research funding, and questions tobacco companies about problem studies and product improvements.
A compact plea echoes in a casual request asking to acknowledge receipt of a message with a friendly tone. The note emphasizes recognition and a personal connection in a brief, humorous style.
Many students report faster pace longer noon, friendlier peers, and more enjoyable activities. They note less homework and better social life though some miss last year’s fun and still want more engaging classes and teacher understanding.
Editorial summaries Monticello students praise the year before Christmas vacation. Superintendent Mr Shan non commends the year as the best in his tenure with a lively school library and bigger activity ticket. Seniors note graduation pictures and near completion as tests approach.
The Junior High basketball program reduces practice time this year and trims the schedule to five games. Listed are dates and opponents: Jan 14 Anamosa here, Jan 22 Manchester here, Feb 4 Anamosa there, Feb 25 Marion there, with Monticello having lost 38 to 22 at Manchester on Dec 11. Squad includes Jim Holmes and others. seventh graders Jeff Podhaski and Jim Maurice listed.
A playful piece explains why messy lockers cause problems. It notes objects cannot share space, describes daily battles to close doors, and warns that clutter wastes money from pencils to overdue books while textbooks suffer long abuse.
Marge Buol, a Monticello High freshman, is noted for her oboe roles in band and solo performance in Glee Club. She serves as class secretary treasurer and is active in FHA, Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, and Woodwind Quintet. Plans include Iowa State Teachers College and teaching.
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