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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1954

Page

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Editorial on private power policy and Hells Canyon debate

The piece contrasts private and public power plans for the Snake River Hells Canyon dam and cites figures about potential costs and benefits. It references E Hofer and Sons and The Machinist to illustrate opposing views on federal vs private development and the impact on consumer electricity bills.

The Express E. Hofer and Sons Portland Ore Industrial News Review Hofer Snake River Idaho Idaho Power Company Hells Canyon Snake Bonneville Dam Machinist National Association of Machinists J. L. McBreen Denver Douglas McKay Mr. McBreen Grand Coulee Bonneville Tennessee Valley Farmers of

By The Way School Paper Notes Schedule And Feedback

A reader column recounts basketball excitement for Maynard and Ken, thanks Doxsee, and notes student input channels. It explains the paper’s production flow from assignments to Monday publication and commends Mr James for handling class feedback.

Mr. Doxsee

Aging Leaders Should Train Heirs and Step Back

Aged executives are urged to delegate and stop handling every task. The piece cites that a fifty year old can mentor pugilists or football players but should avoid direct fighting. It warns founders cling to control, causing firms to falter after their death, and advocates training successors and cutting free as years advance.

George The Winterset Madisonian

Credit experts warn easy money era ends amid price selling pressure

Baltimore and San Marino papers discuss a shift toward competitive markets and the need for intensive selling. They cite Social Security concerns noting 90 million Americans have paid in while only a small fraction 3 percent of those aged 65 or more actually receive cash benefits.

Baltimore Daily Record San Marino Calif Tribune Representa Curtis Carl T. Curtis America

Take It Easy Will You Honey

A speaker complains about carrying heavy items home and asks for help to ease the burden. The note conveys fatigue and household strain with a casual tone.

New Basketball Teams at Monti Monticello High School

Four basketball squads exist at Monticello High School the Varsity the fresh sophs the Varsity Reserves and the Senior All Stars. The All Stars a senior class roster not on varsity have played two games this year winning one against fresh sophs. Future plans include games featuring squad members Ron Behrends Paul Bohlken Dave Martin Ron Matthiessen Denis Donovan Bob Hill and John Hacke.

Monticello High School Fresh-Soph Ron Behrends Paul Bohlken Dave Martin Ron Matthiessen Denis Donovan Bob Hill John Hacke

Joyce Clark A Sweet Personality in School Bands and Clubs

Joyce Clark is remembered for friendliness and activity in marching and concert bands across four years. She played saxophone, led solo contest with I rating, joined Girls Glee Club Mixed Chorus GA A and FHA, participates in 4-H, and plans to attend college to become a teacher after graduation.

Joyce Clark Joyce G.A.A F.H.A Presbyterian Church

Sportsmanship in Games and Classroom Tales

An essay style column discusses sportsmanship in sports and school settings. It cites crowd griping at referees during a Monte-Vinton game and recounts classroom incidents with galoshes and a mock United Nations session. A spelling bee joke ends with a misspelled word.

Vinton Shannon

Monti High Week Sees Exams, Victory Over Marion

Students endured two days of semester finals at Monti High then celebrated a basketball win over Marion for the first time in seven years. An assembly on narcotics and liquor by Mr Lyons warned against their effects. Schedule changes and new transfers noted among the student body.

Monti High Marion Lyons

Noon Talk Time Recess Serenades Lunch Hour

Inquiring Reporter collects pupil comments on noon hour habits. Judy Rieniers says nothing. Marlene Egger eats. Billy Bleadorn watches TV. Janice Bayne walks the block and chats with Richard H. Dorothy Pickett talks with morning contacts. Richard Hanssen plays pool and chats with Janice. Kenny Coden eats and walks downtown. Selma Ehlis eats then walks back to school. Marlene Bohlken eats then minds Lois F. Jayne Hayden listens to Helen P. love life. Delores Folken dashes to hot lunch then eats downtown. Lois Catlett eats and wishes afternoon over.

Judy Rieniers Marlene Egger Billy Bleadorn Janice Bayne Richard H Dorothy Pickett Richard Hanssen Janice Kenny Coden Selma Ehlis Marlene Bohlken

Vocal Music Festival Preparations Highlight March Events

Local glee clubs prep for two March vocal music festivals. county festival at Martelle directed by Joe McCoy features pieces such as O Holy Jesu Up Above and Wake Thee Now Dearest, while WaMac eight-school groups prepare harmony numbers and a guest conductor attends. Public invited to both concerts.

Martelle Joe McCoy Holy Jesu Charlottetown Halls of Ivy Jesus Noah WaMac

Senior class plans and preparations for graduation

Seniors have portraits taken and exchange photos with classmates and relatives. They recently selected announcements, name cards, mottoes, colors, and flowers. Committees are finalizing details while caps and gowns have been measured. white gowns were hoped for but gray ones will be worn.

Don Claus a Senior with A Legion of Humor and Sport Fame

A senior known as Don Claus or Dick alias Doc Claus boasts flashy shirts and a dusty Olds. He starred in pantomimes and played football basketball track and baseball earning letters in football and baseball. He plans navy service after graduation and favors blue with steak in France CE Sebon humor. Ron and Joyce exchange a car joke about a baby and a rattle.

Don Claus Doc Don Navy France

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