Iowa Editor-Foe clash over liquor law enforcement
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports a dispute in Iowa over enforcement of liquor laws. Maquoketa publisher Bob Melvold accuses lax regional enforcement, while Attorney General Leo Hoegh responds by challenging editorial influence and urging grand juries. The piece notes additional views from Bremer County Independent and broader political tension among governors candidates Lynes and Hoegh.
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Robert Melvold
Maquoketa
River
Bob
Iowa
Leo Hoegh
Melvold
Des Moines Register
Register
Hoegh
Bob Melvold
Monticello
Bill Lynes
Lynes
Bremer County
Cedar Rapids
Waverly
Jeo Hoegh
Des Moines
Oelwein
Visi
Brewer County
Jackson County
William S. Lynes
Mr. Lynes
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Monticello and Area Schools Face Posture on Education
Rural districts debate school consolidation and legal rights as South Fork and Hopkinton boards clash over maintaining status quo while parents weigh education quality. Editorial notes emphasize diverse district strengths, teacher availability, and the impact of district choices on rural students. Local social notes add weekend visits and community events.
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Monticello
Hopkinton
South Fork Board
Easter Seals Fund Drive Aids Physically Handicapped Children
In Iowa the Easter Seal Society raises funds to help crippled children gain medical and educational support. The piece urges readers to view gifts as a chance to assist a child’s pursuit of happiness and highlights the society’s role in education research and services. Sunday gatherings note multiple local families visiting and a baptism at Our Savior Lutheran in Cedar Rapids.
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Easter Seal Society
Iowa
Victor Mowery
Linda
Mark
Minnie Gerdes
Jeffery Francis Preston
Russell Preston
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Mowery
Preston
Introducing Janice Moncrief Senior profile at MHS
Janice Moncrief is a senior active in vocal music since freshman year and previously in FHA. She joined Philo staff in seventh grade and Camera Club in eleventh, attends Congregational Church, and spends spare time at Horizon Club and Palmer's Drug Store. She aims to be a secretary after graduation and enjoys blue, chocolate sodas, Whispering Hope, sewing, reading, and photography.
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Janice Moncrief
Janice
MHS
FHA
Philo
Camera Club
Congregational Church
Horizon Club
Palmer’s
Imaginative quotes from Monticello Public School items
A collection of quirky prompts about students and staff at Monticello Public School. Posing questions about Miss Caslavka with a boy cut and gum chewers, Mr Heyerdahl, Mr James, Lynn S, senior girls, Literature class, John H on a bus, Denis D with red hair, freshman dating norms, and Marilyn D staying out of trouble.
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Monticello Public School
Mr. Heyerdahl
Mr. James
Lynn S
John H
Denis D
Marilyn D
Misprint causes fines after wreckless diving apology
A misprint notes Judge W A fined J W for wreckless diving. The double sing ceremony was led by Rev W S with Mrs J around 104 per grandmother. A half sour program featured E K on trumpet.
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W.A
J.W
Rev. W.S
Music Contest Signals Nearing Date At Anamosa
Music contest due in Anamosa on April 2 and 3 features solo performances by Marget Buol Janice Kuntz oboe and others with ensembles including two cornet trios woodwind quintet brass quartet drum ensemble and more The public is invited to attend for prizes and percussion and conducting by Bruce Appleby
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Marget Buol
Janice Kuntz
Janis Gottleaber
Dave Martin
Ken Lang
Brad Dirks
Doreen Streeper
Donna Morey
Delores Falken
Judy Sutherland
Betty Burrichter
Max Dirks
Naomi Stadtmueller
Margaret Edwards
Bonnie Schoon
Helen Postel
Eleanor Wilcox
Lois Harms
Wilma Cox
Carol Leytem
Mary Karen Paulsen
Phyllis Drexler
Bonnie Schneider
Carl Egger
Bill Jansen
Philip Shelley
Bruce Appleby
Judy Podhaski
Tympani
Jack Thoeni
Sarah Vernon
Marintha
Anamosa
Typists Tidbits and School Gossip Notice
Local school chatter notes a missing class ring reportedly tied to Helen P. while a new couple draws attention among students. Amid campus buzz a call to keep the school clean accompanies hopes of clarity on Lynn S. and Marge B. rumors.
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Helen P
Inquiring Reporter on the School Hot Lunch Program
Students and staff share mixed views on the hot lunch program. Praise centers on good food and efficiency while complaints include beans, gravy, and frequent shortages. Some note low cost and downtown options as alternatives.
WaMaC Party Brings 26 Students From MHS Alumni Event
Twenty six students were chosen by faculty to attend the WaMaC Activities Party at Coe College. Each club sponsor selected five top seniors or juniors for service to the club. Jim Rhatigan, an MHS alumnus, emceed the event which featured a 35 minute entertainment program and dancing. Attending students include Ron Stahlberg, Carl Egger, Ray Meier, Glen Rickels, Ken Lang, Ron Rhatigan, Ray Adamson, Keith Blayney, Ivan Benedict, Donna Morey, Ruth Ann Winkler, John Hacke, Bruce Appleby, Janice Gottleaber, Boyd King, Betty Burrichter, Sarah Vernon, Jack Eleanor Wikes, Carol Benson, Linda Hargrave, Don Claus, Carl Morning, Richard Riedel, Galen Eiben, and Carol Smith.
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Coe College
Jim Rhatigan
MHS
Ron Stahlberg
Carl Egger
Ray Meier
Glen Rickels
Ken Lang
Ron Rhatigan
Ray Adamson
Keith Blayney
Ivan Benedict
MHS News Updates From April FFA GA Aiming Trips
FFA points must be handed in by April 14 to count. GAA girls plan an overnight trip and many attend summer camp. Ninth grade English read biographies and gave reports on Wednesday and Thursday. Doreen Streeper and Marlene Bohlken attended F H A state conference in Des Moines last Friday and Saturday. The Camera Club works on the School Life Display for the bulletin board. Little Willie biked through the village on a hike. Mrs. Thompson blocks the walk and will live though she cannot talk.
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F.F.A
G.A.A
Doreen Streeper
Marlene Bohlken
F.H.A
Des Moines
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