Hopkinton Board Shapes Statewide School Goals
The Hopkinton school board urges a broad education program for all children, stressing equal access to modern facilities, trained teachers, health services, lunch programs, transportation, citizenship, cultural activities, and vocational training. It argues Monticello neighbors deserve the same educational rights and opportunities to create happier, better qualified citizens.
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Monticello
Anamosa
Hopkinton
Board of Education
Cedar Rapids
Wyoming School Reelects C James at Reorganization
Cecil James was re-elected president of the Wyoming Consolidated School board at a Monday evening meeting. Resignations from two teachers were accepted, and Supt Raymond Keller’s contract for the coming year was extended with oral acceptance. Keller is finishing his second year as head of the staff and holds advanced degrees from Iowa universities.
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Wyoming
Cecil James
Wyoming Consolidated School
Rose Day
Robert Brodersen
Raymond E. Keller
Keller
Iowa State College
State University of Iowa
Elliott
Wall Lake
Marjorie Jamison
Howard Jamison
Kathleen James
Wyoming High School
Mt. Vernon
C. R. Smith
Des Moines
Iowa
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Frances Shaw
Anamosa
Earl Pulver
Pleasant Ridge Club
Peter Eichhorn
Otto Blume
Frank Pealer
Louis Kouba
Paul Tasker
O. J. Bowman
Wyoming Pioneers
James Westphal
Westphal
Nelson Brownell
Francis McAndrews
Art Holud
Lumil Ingwersen
Henry Petersen
Earl Waggy
South Prairie Homemakers Club
Edwin Wilcox
Clayton Snyder
Harlan Jacobson
Onslow
Madonna Lodge
Degree
Rebekah
Elmer Coburn
Lovica Adams
Fred Fritz
Robert McCalmant
Sophie Countryman
Iowa City
Countryman
University Hospital
Rebekah Lodge
Lee Peck
Frank Willey
Elmer Willey
Estherville
Ralph Willey
Laurence Willey
Grand Mound
Walter Bates
West
Mexico
San Diego
Calif
Seattle
Wash
Safety for Small Children by a State University expert
A child crossing a street learns safety through repeated practice and guidance. The article argues early experience with rules, red and green lights, and handholding builds lasting caution better than warnings alone, with occasional punishment to protect life.
President urges private enterprise in atomic energy with safeguards
The President asks Congress to relax the atomic energy law to allow private enterprise to participate in peacetime development. He stresses careful regulation for national security and public health, and notes remaining difficult problems and the need for broad competition to spur progress.
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Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
Newspaper Circulation and Civic Duty Echo Across States
The Bedford Daily Times-Mail notes newspapers hit peak circulation and ad revenue in 1953 despite TV and radio competition. Olympia's paper cites Jefferson on government plant and harvest control. Waco Messenger warns of lax civic responsibility amid democratic praise. Sunnyslope Journal urges Americans to return to core principles and keep business moving.
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Bedford
Ind
Daily Times-Mail
Olympia
Wash
Olympian
Thomas Jefferson
Waco
Texas
Messenger
Phoenix
Arizona
Sunnyslope Journal
Monticello Notes on Sports Civil Defense and Local Bets
The column muses on state tournament favorites Davenport and Monticello, Friday night store openings, a bounced bond in drunken driving charges, and Leo Cabalka's ticket mix up. It also discusses civil defense plans, Ground Observer Posts, and a local bet on Senator McCarthy’s presidential bid.
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Leo Cabalka
Leo
Monticello
Don Pursell
No clear news item. Random remarks on leadership and integrity
The text expresses uncertainty about an election offer and concerns over investigations and potential intimidation. It urges honest leadership and integrity to remain central virtues amid confusing developments.
The Mighty Me Ronnie Matthies Sen
Ronnie Matthies known as Mohair is featured as a quiet senior athlete with diverse sports interests. He played basketball as a freshman track golf and bowling in junior and senior years and earned a golf letter and Panther Club membership.
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Ronnie Matthiessen
Ronnie
Panther Club
Presbyterian Church
FFA Varsity Tops Faculty In Overtime Thriller
The FFA Varsity basketball team defeated the Faculty 52 to 50 in overtime on Thursday night March 4. Ray Meier led the FFA scoring, while the Faculty failed at a late fast break. In the same night, Fresh-Soph fell 28-8 to Richland 4-H.
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FFA
Ray Meier
FFA Chapter
Fresh-Soph
Richland
Monticello FFA Varsity Beats Wayne 4 H 49 to 20
The Monticello FFA varsity defeated Wayne 4 H 49 to 20 on Tuesday night March 9. The team has a strong basketball record and plans to continue its success.
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Monticello Ffa
Wayne
Only School With Gym A Crackerbox
In the Wa mac Conference four schools Tipton Vinton Manchester and Independence will have new gyms next year under construction Maquoketa will enlarge its floor Marion’s gym is remodeled Anamosa has a fairly new gym Our gym remains the lone crackerbox and is undersized crowded and unsafe for the modern game with a low ceiling and hot conditions. a new facility is hoped for soon.
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Tipton
Vinton
Manchester
Independence
Maquoketa
Marion
Anamosa
Wamac
Two former neighbors meet on street after years apart
Two women who had once been neighbors meet on the street after several years. They remark how aging has changed them with one noting the other looks older and the other saying she would not have recognized her except for her hat and dress.
Music Minded. Dave Martin at Monti High
Senior Dave Martin is highlighted for his four years in band and multiple ensembles. He has solo contest experience, choir involvement, and M Club membership, with after school church and carpentry roles. The piece notes upcoming events and mentions Drake University Concert Band visiting March 24.
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Dave Martin
Glee Club
Dave
Chorus
Madrigal
M Club
Drake University
Gordon W. Bird
Speech Winners Go To Pre State
Congratulations to the contest winners Judy Rieniers first and Bonnie Schneider second in interpretive reading. Carl Egger earned a first in radio speaking and Monticello’s play team also claimed a first with Carl Egger Bonnie Schneider Elaine Appleby Wilbur Otten and Jim Adams. Pre state contest set for April 1. Track season opens with boys fast start. Senior Class play tryouts held March 16 for Smilin.
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Judy Rieniers
Bonnie Schneider
Carl Egger
Monticello
Elaine Appleby
Wilbur Otten
Jim Adams
Smilin
Vocal Groups In Contest At Anamosa In April
In Anamosa on April 2 and 3 solo and small group contest action features Monticello entries in vocal and band divisions. Named competitors include Sarah Vernon Judy Podhaski Glaydis Mellor Elaine Appleby Judy Sutherland Betty Burrichter John Morning John Fegan and Jack Thoeni with several ensembles such as Mixed Quartet Girls Sextet Girls Trio Double Quartet and Boys Quartet also listed with multiple participants.
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Anamosa
Monticello
Ist
Sarah Vernon
Judy Podhaski
Glaydis Mellor
Elaine Appleby
Judy Sutherland
Betty Burrichter
John Morning
John Fegan
Jack Thoeni
Tom Rhatigan
Mary Ann Buol
Wilma Cox
Sonya Morning
Gladys Mellor
Patty Smith
Sharon Zubler
Carol Smith
Ivan Benedict
Philip Skelley
Tom Rbhatigan
Brice Appleby
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Ed Brokens
Gary Brokens
Ed Boss
Kay
Joyce
John
Robert Brokens
Beverly
Paul
Coggan
William Brokens
Aston Smith
State University of Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Grass Roots Opinion
BY Well Way
Tait
Cascade Commercial Club
Clarence S. Milroy
Milroy
Justice of the Peace
George C. Lawrence
Senator McCarthy
United States
Music Minded
Monti High
the Lion‘s Share
Monticello, Iowa
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