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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1959
Page
3
The piece lists students and staff responses on summer plans from golf and summer school to work, church camp, and travel. It also notes track practices, a two mile relay with four teams entering, and injuries from a shot put incident. Court Day attendance and a senior gift from Nelson's Jewelry Store are mentioned.
Notice announces formation of Wilcox Hatchery and Farm Store Incorporated under Iowa law. Principal business at Monticello, Jones County. Authorized capital stock $50,000, 500 shares of $100 par. Existence began Feb 26, 1959, to last 20 years unless dissolved by three fourths vote. Directors named Harold C Wilcox Robert L Thoeni Agnes B Wilcox.
In the final weeks of school, seniors are feted by community groups. A pot luck for Presbyterian seniors was hosted by the senior high Sunday School classes and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lambert on April 19. The church schedules a May 24 breakfast for senior members. The B P W hosted a breakfast for senior girls, who received a miniature cedar chest from Eilers Furniture and a silver teaspoon of their choosing from Nelson's Jewelry.
Ervin Etten posted a pair of solid runs at Marion last week finishing the open quarter in 57.2 seconds and a 56.8 quarter in the mile relay despite feeling ill. Parke Behn showed progress in discus with an early third at Marion as local reporters note ongoing development and effort amid surrounding family and community notices.
A Prairieburg birthday group hosted Roy Walmutt with a surprise dinner at his home on April 26. Attendees included relatives from Cedar Rapids Marion Anamosa Wellman and Center Point plus many local friends. Additional gatherings noted include Lee Boyse's birthday dinner in Center Point and visits among Lawrence, Dobuque and Monticello residents.
Tryouts for the varsity cheerleaders of the 1959-60 school year will be in the high school auditorium Wednesday. Six positions will be filled by the student council and faculty evaluating poise jump form ability and coordination.
Joe Mullen was elected president of Panther Club for the 1959 60 school year at the April 23 meeting. Robert Matthiessen was named vice president and Dave Stead secretary treasurer. The May 13 picnic at 5 p.m. was set, with ham to be bought by the club and members supplying other food and items. A decorating committee was formed to plan a storefront display for next year's homecoming, with the lettermen contributing to the homecoming preparations.
Marlene Wynn reports plans for the junior senior banquet and prom on May 22 sponsored by the junior class. The theme remains secret until the night of the banquet. Events committees include Central, decorations, table decor, program, and invitations with listed chairs and members.
The Iowa Music Association event on April 25 saw the band with 25 superior ratings among 59 entries and the vocal department earn 23 U Superior ratings. Delta Sigma Delta NHS Spring Banquet inducted four juniors Marlene Wynn Jane Seehusen Bruce Stumbaugh and Linda Miller with an inspiring speech from Mrs. Caryl Ross.
May schedule lists track meets with Maquoketa Independence Mount Vernon Marion Anamosa and local gatherings including Panther Club picnic GRA meetings F H A installation Student Council picnic Jr Sr Banquet senior days Baccalaureate Senior Class Day graduation Alumni Banquet and Faculty breakfast across dates May 5 to May 30.
Monday Maidrite on bun with corn relish bread and butter milk and banana. Tuesday pork pattie with peas carrots potato chips bread and butter milk and fruit cup. Wednesday Spanish rice cole slaw pineapple bread and butter milk and cookie. Thursday scalloped potatoes and wieners green beans bread and butter milk and apple sauce. Friday salmon loaf peas fruit salad bread and butter milk and ice cream.
Editorial staff of Pantherette led by Adviser Donald Marston includes editors Judy McDonald and Julia Shelley with reporters Jan Schneider Ruth Ann Heiken Shirley Hoult Ron Long Mary Jo Goodyear Joyce Schoen beck Gerry Brokaw Ron Burrich ter Parke Behn Ron Broneman Janet Prult Bonnie Buol Marilyn Nelson Jane Edwards Treva Folkers Linda Miller Marlene Wynn Marijane Shover Jackie Nickel Jane Seehusen Nancy Perkins Lynn Balster Tammy Eden Bonnie Hollar Diana Schatz Susan Ballou Jean Bohlken Jenny Schneider Carole Behn Joanne Eden Donna Prult John Fraser Marlene Gerdes Luella Ricklefs Judy Bleadorn Barb Norris
Sunday April 26 featured dinner guests at multiple homes including John Stahlberg Jr and Don Arduser. The Sunshine club met April 28 with Esther Hanken as guest. Dalco Yount and Mary Fairbanks left Cedar Rapids for C E Yount's funeral in Rapid City South Dakota. Mr and Mrs Richard Hansen from Minneapolis visited Hazel Harford over the weekend.
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