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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
6
The junior class prepares for its annual banquet and dance, meeting daily at 12:30 with Ruth Reuter leading committees. With funds raised from prior magazine sales and class play tickets, students anticipate a bigger, better event despite creative hurdles.
The article describes trainee teachers, mainly girls, practicing teaching in grade rooms to prepare for future teaching careers. It lists students like Mary Eggers, Rachel Sheppard, Doris Lubben, Mary Jane Veitch, Bernice Tobiason, Jean Royden, Esther Lubben and their supervising teachers, noting mixed interest in pursuing teaching as a vocation.
Third grade pupils brought to school last week to aid in nature study with toads millers cocoons and flowers. Fifth graders learned about Mexico from Rebecca Grimes and Robert Husman. Sixth graders study Europe’s contributions to geography music literature and it. Marjorie Thomas shared nests of birds and cocoons with the fourth grade science class. Spelling award recipients include Frank Fitzsimmons Phyllis Appleby Betty Adamson and others.
A Monti P.T.A. convention gathered about 100 people from 19 units in the high school auditorium. A noon luncheon was hosted by local members led by Mrs. O. E. York. Mrs. Stewart Stuhler led registration and Mrs. Charles Luett chaired the luncheon. the Monticello High School Band directed by Mr. Lyle McMullen performed for attendees.
Monti High string musicians honored conductor Mr. McMullen last Thursday after school by presenting a silver baton in a leather case. Frances Taylor, concert mistress, spoke for the stringed instrument players and noted their gratitude.
The School Board members and teachers with their wives held a dinner at the school house last Thursday. The meal began at 6 30, Mr Grimes carved the hat and after the meal the group cleaned dishes. They moved to the gym for shuffleboard, dart ball and basketball before retiring at a respectable time.
Janet Howie leads a junior high news team with reporters including Gertrude Ortgies Yola Rodman Don Maire Gene Walker Margaret Bader Arline Balster Ruth Zubler Betty Adams Betty Otten Virginia Clark Mary Hansen Janet Howie Ruth Roberts Lorraine Jacobs and Katherine Woodall covering grade news and student activities.
List of school events includes State Music Contest May 4 5 6 in Iowa City District Track Meet May 16 Physical Education Program May 19 Junior Senior Banquet May 26 Senior Play May 28 Braccalaureate Service May 29 Class Day Senior Examinations May 31 Senior Picnic June 2 Commencement and School Closes June 2
The writer Sourcer notes feeling sleepy while recalling a day dreamer night prowler and thanks a classmate for keeping them awake during review. The passage ends with a quote about getting a good grade. It mentions Yola Rodman in a casual context.
The senior cast for The Whole Towns Talking by John Emerson and Anita Loos was chosen last Thursday after several try outs. The cast includes Henry Simmons Dale Adams Harriet Simmons Lucille Yossi Ethel Simmons Jo Rickless Chester Simmons Vernon Schatz Letty Lythe Doris Beard Donald Swift Glenn Gerdes Roger Shields Don Maire Lila Wilson Wan da Podhaski Sally Oris Burdent Stutt Annie Rosella Siebels Sadie Bloom Doris Lubben and taxi driver Fred Faust. Rehearsals began last week and the show is set for May 26.
Teachers and students filed out when a loud horn sounded last Friday afternoon. A fire drill was triggered. after a calm return inside, a second alarm prompted another orderly exit and a quick drill conclusion.
American literature class seniors struggle with spelling among the 400 hardest college words. Weekly drills reduce the list to five misspelled terms with indispensable and irresistible leading, while permissible and grievance also appear. After spelling these, seniors aim for perfection.
Miss Kosters science class explored magnetism and electricity using magnets iron filings rubber and silk. Students demonstrated static electricity and observed that magnet poles repel while iron filings showed magnetic field patterns.
Janet Howie headed the list of M club officers for the coming year at the annual banquet last Friday night. New officers include Bob Siebels as vice president and Yola Rodman as secretary. Superintendent G B Kinser of Anamosa spoke. Jo Rickless served as toastmistress. Members adjourned to a dance in the high school gym following the program.
Contests coming to the state event as students practice daily. Glenn with tuba and Lucille with bassoon rehearse solo and group sessions in auditoriums at home, while orchestra and glee clubs refine riser use. The essay notes the effort and nerves as the weeks of hard work near.
Eight Monticello High School students submitted works to Drake University Creative Awards. Philomonte entries include news stories features editorials and a medieval ballad parody in poetry. Winners are printed in an annual Drake volume.
The Rev. Frank Schroeder was installed as pastor of the Onslow Presbyterian church in a Sunday evening service at 7 45. Rev. Wm. J. Grossheim of Monticello preached the sermon and Rev. Nicholas of Wyoming gave the charge to the pastor and congregation. Sabbath school now meets at 9 30 and church services at 10 30 with Christian Endeavor at 7 45.
Death of Mrs W J Barbel in Denver following diabetes illness. husband a former Cascade resident in charge of a Denver teachers’ agency. Also notes of injuries to Irene Takes. park improvements. Memorial Day address by Rev Loras Lane. car fire incident. various hospital visits, births, engagements, and local social notes from Cascade and surrounding area.
The article reviews the stage adaptation of Four Daughters highlighting stars Roland Young May Robson Bainter Tobin and Ian Hunter delivering the laughs as the story follows a complex romance. It also previews Jane Arden The Adventures of Jane Arden starting next Wednesday at The Monte Ends and other current film engagements.
The article comments on income tax burdens, noting that after filing workers realize they labored two days out of five for government and not one day out of four. It claims hidden taxes raise the burden further and ends with gratitude for serving this government.
The Princess presents Newsboy's Home with Jackie Cooper and Edmund Lowe, and Secret Service of the Air starring Ronald Reagan and John Litel. Tex Ritter appears in Rollin Westward, followed by Yes My Darling Daughter with Priscilla Lane and Jeffrey Lynn. The programs open Sunday with the Stage Comedy Yes My Darling Daughter.
A nostalgic listings page highlights the glamorous dance duo Fred and Ginger with film snippets of The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle starring Astaire Rogers and Oliver. It promotes Edna Mae Oliver, Walter Brennan, Claudette Colbert in Zaza, and Gene Autry with upcoming shows and themes of romance and sporting bravado.
Meet the 100 to 1 underdog who crossed an ocean and captured global attention. Douglas Wrong Way Corrigan stars in a tale linked with Home on the Prairie star Smi ley Burnette and actor Robert Armstrong in a project titled The Flying Irishman.
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