Monticello Students Win Firsts at District Speech Meet
Three Monti High School students won firsts at the district speech contest held February 16 at the Monticello Community Building. Bonnie Schneider and Judith Rieniers earned top honors in interpretive reading and Carl Egger won for radio. The Monticello one act play, The Last Curtain by Hallen Flanagan, also earned first place in its division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monti High School
Monticello
Bonnie Schneider
Judith Rieniers
Carl Egger
Wilbur Otten
Jim Adams
Julie DeShaw
Elaine Appleby
Hallen Flanagan
Harold Hamm
Earlville
Donna Merfeld
Manchester
Joe Holdiman
Tipton
Music Students Ready for Contest With Anamosa Meet
Bands and choral contestants gear up for the annual contest season. Students anticipate competition against Monticello and Cedar Rapids schools including Dubuque Marion and Anamosa as they refine performances for the upcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Marion
Monti
Moran Tells Of China Trip Amid Farm Moves
Jack Moran shares that during a 16 day stay in Hong Kong China he found it very hot there and very cold in Korea. The article also notes a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Manville Welch with gifts and songs as relatives move to farms and family events across Onslow Lost Nation Anamosa Hickory Grove and Strawberry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Ira
Onslow
Evalina
Lost Nation
Ronald Hanna
Eldon Tjaden
Newhard- Tjaden
Anamosa
Johnnie
Herman Nissen
Donald Nissen
Cynthia
Francis Dodds
Patricia English
St. Louis
James Moran
Kathleen
Robert Hansen
Hickory Grove
John Huffman
Hansen
Moran
Isaac Schnipp
Orr
Louie Bodenhofer
Acel Topping
Ello Scroggie
Jolly Jon Husman Shines In Monti High Profile
Jon Husman, Monti High freshman turned sophomore, is known for jokes and good humor. He joined F F A as a freshman, Camera Club as a junior, and acted in the junior class play while remaining active in church. He enjoys hunting and fishing, favors ice cream and blue, plans to enter farming, and is described as a fine fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon ‘Husman
Jon
Monti High
F.F.A
Camera Club
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Monticello
Gossip Corner Gossip about romantic and social happenings
Local gossip notes reveal friendships crushes and rumors about Linda S. Ronnie L. John F. and others Sunday incidents on a bus back seat air deflation and class rings are mentioned. Names include Arlene E. Lois F. Marge S. Richard H. Art K. Sharon F. Lynn M. Mary Ann B. Jimmy H. Jimmy K. Sandra B. Kay Bright Karole T. Bob M. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda S
Ronnie L
John F
Arlene E
Denis B
Lois
Junior B
Marge S
Richard H
Art K
Sharon F
Lois F
Larry B
Marlene B
Lyle S
Lynn M
Lynn S
Junior
Lynn
Mary Ann B
Jimmy H
Jimmy K
Sandra B
Kay Bright
Kay
Karole T
Bob M
Hospital gossip and high school game night chatter
In a page full of personal notices and social intrigue, Marlene P and Buzzy M are linked by a tale of first sight romance. Mary Karen recalls an unusual hospital visitor while speculation swirls about Marge S and Richard. Don D faces questions about his whereabouts during the Anamosa Marion game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Karen
Mary
Marge S
Richard
Don D
300 Member Massed Band At Festival
The Jones County Band Festival at Monticello on March 2 featured music students from six schools Mar tello Anamosa Olin Wyoming Oxford Junction and Monticello in a 300 piece massed band concert. Each school offered a special attraction and a guest conductor from Cornell led the massed band in selections including Under the Double Eagle Arkansas School Bands March Melodic Overture TV Suite and China Doll.
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Jones County
Monticello
Martello
Anamosa
Olin
Wyoming
Oxford Junction
Cornell
Arkansas
China
Vocal Music Festival in Jones County
The annual vocal music county festival was held Tuesday February 23 at Martello with glee clubs from all Jones county schools and all a capella choirs. After practice a concert featured girls and boys glee clubs and mixed choruses with special numbers by Oxford Junction sextette Martelle sextette and small groups from nearby towns.
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Martello
Jones County
Ivy
Noah
Island
Charlotttown
Oxford Junction
Martelle
Monticello
Olin
Morley
Anamosa
Monticello FFA Beats Anamosa In Twin Matches
Monticello FFA teams defeated Anamosa FFA on Saturday February 13 1954 at Anamosa. The Fresh-soph squad 23 to 15 and the Varsity 24 to 16 both beat Anamosa. List of players for Fresh-soph Jerry Schneider John Bohlken Bill Hacke Bob Ganfield Dale Atwood Bill Merritt Carl Rieniers Keith Clark Larry Cartano Larry Hosford. Varsity members John Hacke Denis Donovan Harlan Helgens Lynn Serbousek Richard Hanssen Don Donovan Art Kromminga Virgil Bebrends Dean Hagen. Teams plan to later challenge faculty and 4 H clubs in the region.
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Monticello
FFA
Anamosa Ffa
Anamosa
Freshsoph
Monti
Jerry Schneider
John Bohlken
Bill Hacke
Bob Ganfield
Dale Atwood
Bill Merritt
Carl Rieniers
Keith Clark
Larry Cartano
Larry Hosford
John Hacke
Denis Donovan
Harlan Helgens
Lynn Serbousek
Richard Hanssen
Don Donovan
Art Kromminga
Virgil Bebrends
Dean Hagen
Remembering the present senior class and its members
Students recall the senior class as friendly and cheerful with smiling faces. They note social energy, busyness, and strong personalities, along with memories of sports, shop class, and underclassmen interactions.
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Lib Hoffman
Gladys Mellor
Sonja Morning
Ruth Eileen
Beverly Hanken
Mary Jane Moats
Buzz
Ed Gerrets
Darrell Paulsen
Ron Stahlberg
Wolfgang
Butch
Bernard Bual
Judy Podhaski
Eleanor Wilcox
Carol Leytem
Helen Postel
Bil Bulgren
Linda Hartman
Sharon Freese
DeMolay Interest Grows Among BIW Jr Members
A BIW Jr report notes growing interest in DeMolay with some youths missing petition forms while others have submitted them. The writer recalls March to April events, Youth Fellowship on Sundays, Union Lenten Services midweek, and a shift toward fewer home nights. English Literature studies progress into modern periods.
Attendance Crack Down at School Affects Grades
A school imposes penalties for unreturned absence slips with grades lowered accordingly. Beginning next six weeks conduct grades will be issued. Mr Shugart explained this year’s track program to all the boys last Monday afternoon. Monticello hosted Jones County bands last Tuesday afternoon. Biology classes are finishing an extensive study of the human body.
Four Seniors and Activities Highlight School Years
The passage recalls times in clubs, initiations, parties, and school life. Richard Hanssen is noted as a good basketball player while John Fegan mentions four seniors in Ag class. Brad Dirks and Max Dirks are mentioned with cornet players and a hint at future prospects.
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Richard Hanssen
John Fegan
Brad Dirks
Max Dirks
Second Grade Transportation Studies and Birthday Notes
Mrs. Warner's second grade studied transportation and displayed travel ideas. Birthdays were Margaret Behrends Jill Husman Lois Mellor and Mary Ann Ehlis. Billy Nelson celebrated his tenth birthday in fourth grade. Miss Young's fifth grade will start a transportation unit.
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Warner
Margaret Behrends
Jill Husman
Shover
Lois Mellor
Mary Ann Ehlis
Schoenbeck
Ronnie Richardson
Billy Nelson
Miss Young
Mrs. Linn
Free $1.00 Thornton Pile Ointment Offer Ends Soon
The Thornton Minor Clinic offers a free full-size $1.00 tube of Pile Ointment for hemorrhoids with no charge or obligation. Send full name age and address by post card to 911-D Linwood Blvd Kansas City Mo. The offer may be withdrawn at any time and post paid.
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Thornton Minor Clinic
Thornton Minor
Linwood Blvd
Kansas City
Dr Caldwell’s Senna Laxative for Gentle Relief
Do not use harsh drugs for constipation. Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin provides gentle relief without salts. The natural senna extract offers comfortable relief for temporary constipation for the whole family and helps restore regularity. Money back if not satisfied. Mail to Box 280 New York NY.
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Dr. Caldwell
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State Speech Association
Greeley
Draft Board
Jack Moran
Chester A. Condit
Monticello, Iowa
Prairie Implement Company
Lincoln, Nebraska
Freese
Jolly
Jon Husman
Gossip Corner
Wallpape
Gamble’s
Homeguard
G. M. Jones
Marlene P
Buzzy M
Vocal Music Festival
Biw - Jr
National Tea Company
National Tea
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