Monticello Panthers Beat Maquoketa In Key Tilt
The Monticello Panthers overpower Maquoketa a fourth quarter rally and defense lift them to win. Coach Nelson credits a calm halftime talk and strategic tweaks as pivotal to the comeback and a 25th win of the season as they push toward the state tournament. Mason City Holy Family looms as the next major obstacle in a bid for state berth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Nelson
Jim Helgens
Panther
Mason City
Holy Family
Panthers
Monticello
Maquoketa
Cast Announced For 3-Act Play Books and Crooks
The Monticello page reports the cast for the three act play Books and Crooks chosen Friday March 4. Names include Gerard Herman Folkers Irene Harmilton Carolyn Firkin Arnold Healy Steve Vanourny Lindy Williams Carole Behn Goody Gulfhopper Sharon Scott Francis Larry Goettsch Oliver Burkholder Paul Tobiason Mrs Mildred Gunklock Linda Miller Mrs Margaret Blickle Nancy Perkins and Lt Shaw. Student directors and extras will be named later.
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Bonnie Hollar
Gerard
Herman Folkers
Irene Harmilton
Carolyn Firkin
Arnold Healy
Prof
Steve Vanourny
Larry Malone
Tom Greenawald
Lindy Williams
Carole Behn Goody
Gulfhopper
Sharon Scott Francis
Larry Goettsch
Oliver Burkholder
Paul Tobiason
Mildred Gunklock
Linda Miller
Margaret Blickle
Nancy Perkins
Shaw
John Baty
Student Council Plans Sign Boost and WaMac Exchange
Marlene Wynn led Friday meeting in the auditorium as the council proposed a new black outline sign for Panthers and outlined a committee including Tom Greenawald John Maurice Pete Ponder Nancy Perkins and Mr Dierckson. Delegates John Maurice and Susan Ballou will visit Tipton March 20 21 and 22. Marion students will join Monticello on those dates. A letter praised Keystone students for sportsmanship after the Saturday game and adjournment occurred in regular form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Wynn
Mar
Tom Greenawald
John Maurice
Pete Ponder
Nancy Perkins
Mr. Dierckson
Marion
Tipton
WaMac
Susan Ballou
WaMac Conference Awards Dinner Notes 1959 60
The WaMac conference met at Marion High School on Wednesday March 9 to present basketball trophies for frosh soph and varsity and to set the track meet date for May 17. Independence and Tipton received frosh soph trophies while Monticello took the varsity prize. Mr Draheine of Independence serves as president and Mr Maire of Maquoketa as secretary treasurer.
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Regina Ostrander
WaMac
Marion High School
Independence
Tipton
Monticello
Draheine
Maire
Maquoketa
Panther Poll Pet Peeves From Students
Student opinions reveal common annoyances in class including disruptive laughter crowded hallways and noisy drumming as peers weigh what irritates them most in school life.
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Mr. Marston
Joanne
Jeryl
Frieda
Jane Seehusen
Judy Simmons
Mr. Stumbaugh
Over the Cokes With Carole Poem and School Notes
A light column blends playful verse with classroom chatter and a musical note to readers. The piece references winter and sports, mentions a play rehearsal and cheerleaders, and thanks staff for treats while hinting at a state quest and vocations discussions.
Panthers edge Keystone 51 48 to claim district title
Coach Dean Nelson praises the win but stresses focusing on the upcoming clash with Mason City Holy Family. Keystone trailed 27 17 at halftime before the Panthers rallied to win 51 48, underscoring their grit.
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Jay Gordon
Dean Nelson
Panther
Mason City
Holy Family
Nelson
Keystone
Komets
Bill Hall
Mike
Enjoy Summer Br r r r r r
A columnist encourages planning for summer work and camps to ease finances. Advice covers applying early for part or full time jobs, avoiding last minute disappointment, and seniors choosing suitable summer options.
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Linda Miller
Noted Voices from a Community Meeting
A fragmented account lists remarks by Mrs Nieters and John Baty with questions from reporters. Judy Whittemore states she has no pets, while Robert Schmidt mentions interruptions during use of a new accounting machine and Gus comments on the situation.
Scotch Grove lays spotlight on model farm during 4-H week
A lighted model farm display in the Scotch Grove window at Monty Surplus store showcased 4-H projects including buildings, machinery, stock and electricity. Scotch Grove 4-H and 4-H girls planned exhibits, while local clubs note snow delays and upcoming meetings. Esther Sinclair attended Farm Bureau events in Anamosa with Fayette county guests. families Lange visit Maquoketa.
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Scotch Grove
Scotch Grove Cornhusker Boys
Monty
Esther Sinclair
Anamosa
Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Farm Bureau
Langworthy Social Notes Listen As Visitors Call
Thursday afternoon March 3 visitors to the Carl Gerdes home were Mr and Mrs Will Poppe Mrs Etta Rieken and Mary Mrs Dorothy Ricklefs accompanied Mr and Mrs William Saurling Patty Mike and Ann of Cedar Rapids to McGregor Sunday March 6
Sunday and Monday Visitors Spread Across Local Homes
The report lists visitors in several households from March 5 to March 7. Tobe Poppe stopped by the Margaret Poppe and George Poppe homes on Sunday afternoon March 6. Belle Timmins visited Mrs. Marie Prull on Sunday March 6. Arthur Riedel and Ben Engel hosted visits on Sunday March 6. Roger Oltmann and family were guests in Cedar Rapids March 7 and entertained March 5. Rev. Gutekunst made a visit on Tuesday.
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Tobe Poppe
Delhi
Garet Poppe
George Poppe
Belle Timmins
Arthur Riedel
Ben Engelbart
Fred Lorenzen
Cedar Rapids
Marie Prull
Roger Oltmann
Denny
Donna
Duane
Hubert Polton
Leo Bonjour
Olin
Gutekunst
Streamlining vs Size in Farm Machinery and Land Deals
The article cites Kenneth K. Barnes of Iowa State University noting that machine capacity does not scale with size and efficiency gains come from streamlined operation. It also quotes economist John F. Timmons on land sale contracts where deed transfer follows partial principal payment and a mortgage covers the remaining balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Prult
John Reuter
Streamline
Kenneth K. Barnes
Iowa State University
John F. Timmons
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Monticello Public School
Pantherette
Carole Fitkin
BW Relat
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire
Iowa
Joyce Starks
Panther Poll
Carole
Simon Legree
Mr. Beckle
Mr. Kissick
Chuck
Thur
ST. Patricks
Dick Miller
Shamrocks
Prairiemoon Ballroom
Prairieburg
Susan
Farmers Mutual Co-op Creamery Co
Dubuque
Ronnie Wright
Ronnie
Placent
Sentral-Fenton
Lou Paulsen
Mable Paulsen
Ed Paulsen
Glen Goldsmith
St. Luke’s Hospital
First Congregational Church
Robert Savage
St. Luke’s
Farmer's Mutual Co-Op Creamery Association
The
Free Express Cooking School
China
UCSD
Lawa Electric Light and Power CO
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