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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1951

Page

2

Sacred Heart School Activities Schedule Highlighted

Sacred Heart announces a series of events led by Rev. E P Lorenz and the Sisters of St Francis. May 13 piano recital by senior Stanley Harris. May 18 junior senior prom. May 20 piano and song recites. May 22 seniors class day. May 24 junior senior banquet. Mass servers picnic at Wapsipinicon State Park May 10 with Rev. Lorenz and Sisters as guests. Graduation June 3 at 8 pm in Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Leroy J Enzler delivering the address.

Sacred Heart School Stanley Harris Wapsipinicon State Park Anamosa E. P. Lorenz Sisters of St. Francis

Monticello High School F H A Spring Style Show

F H A presented a spring style revue Tuesday evening May 1 by Monticello High School home economics classes. Girls modeled outfits they made in five scenes including It’s Off To School We Go and Sleepy Time Gal with entertainment by Janalee Bender and others.

Monticello High School Janalee Bender Sharon Zubler Elaine Appleby Judy Hollar Judy Podhaski Gladys Mellor

Congratulations to New Philomonte Editor and Staff

Chauncey Dirks is elected editor in chief for next year with Dottie Hollar as assistant editor. The new staff includes Charles Ifagen sports editor Ruth Spahr exchange editor, Ib Lonorine Husman cub reporter, Bruce Appleby Rose Maire band reporters, and typists Elnora Schoon Irma Qoltmann Sara Hayden Ruth Ann Kuntz.

Chauncey Dirks Dottie Hollar

Don Ahlrichs Future Farmer

A likeable senior active in FFA for four years. Don Ahlrichs is known for his dedication to FFA projects. Wishing him success in his future farming career.

F.F.A Don Ahlrichs Don

Inquiring Reporter Weighs Philomonte Improvements

Residents name desired changes from more gossip and dirt to broader coverage. Suggestions include more sports and junior high news, feature stories, jokes, pictures, class activity reports, and an up to date calendar.

Philomonte Art Burrichter Alice Jones Jean Lois Barnts JoAnne Morning Dottie Hollar Charlie Hagen Shirley Tuetken Dorothy Pickett Sharon Joyce Rink Marilyn Tobiason Stu Sutherland

Busy Treva Heiken Emerges as Versatile Monti High Senior

Treva Heiken of Monti High stands out as a well rounded senior active in music including band choir and glee club and as associate editor of the 1951 Annual She has held roles in National Honor Society M Club FHA GAA and Pep Club plus 4-H Historian She is Homecoming attendant and plans for college remain undecided with a bright outlook.

Treva Heiken Treva Monti High Monti Girls’ Glee Club M. Club Pep Club FHA Philomonte G.A.A Wyoming Zion Lutheran Church Luther League 4-H Jones County

F.F.A. Boys Elect New Officers

F F A officers for the coming year were elected at the May 2 meeting. New officers include President Glen Hein Vice-President Harry Bauman Secretary Ivan Benedict Treasurer Art Burrichter Reporter Dave Ahlrichs Sentinel Ray Meier Historian Chuck Hagen A new nominating method was used this year with two candidates from the scholarship committee and one from the officers. The floor was open for additional nominations. A hot lunch menu followed with meals listed for May 14–18 including Creole spaghetti potato salad toasted cheese and more.

F.F.A Glen Hein Harry Bauman Ivan Benedict Art Burrichter Dave Ahlrichs Sentinel Ray Meier Chuck Hagen

Three Students Enter National Honor Society

National Honor Society held its annual banquet on May 3. Three juniors Elizabeth Young Chauncey Dirks and Leonard Hoffman were initiated for meeting scholarship leadership service and character requirements. They should be proud to join the society.

National Honor Society Elizabeth Young Chauncey Dirks Leonard Hoffman

Monti High Spoof and Social Pulse through Weekly Notes

Monti High students host frequent parties and campus pranks, with park gatherings Sunday nights and freshman mischief under bright spotlights. Notable chatter includes J.G. and J.R. leaving scenes, Sid’s booth maneuvers at Marie’s, and Treva’s new nickname Dewworm. The band and glee club push toward contest success, and Chauncey may become Philo editor.

Monti High Jan Jane D Manchester Charlie J.G J. C Sid Marie’s J. R J. F Independence Jane Johnnie S Treva Jean Lois Anamosa Jeannie Scotty Monti Chauncey Philo Nancy Silver’ Creek

Arkansan sentenced for pistol point taxi theft attempt

Edward Porter, 44, of Arkansas, tried to steal a taxi from M. O. Sanders of Osceola at pistol point and was sentenced to 40 years in the state penitentiary as an habitual criminal. Sanders drove the taxi into a farm driveway to escape, stalling in mud.

Edward Porter Arkansan M. O. Sanders Osceola Sanders

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