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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1954

Page

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Hopkinton Banquet, Creamery Meeting Highlight Cedar Rapids Event

Hopkinton high school held its junior senior banquet in the West Mozraning room at Hotel Roosevelt in Cedar Rapids on April 28 with theme Anchors Aweigh and officers listed. A separate Iowa Creamery Operators meeting in Hopkinton on April 29 featured scoring of butter samples, with Dale Wilson and Harlan Rohweder among top scorers and delegates from multiple towns attending.

Hopkinton Hopkinton High School Hotel Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Anders Aweigh Virginia Sackett Thelma Thompson Jean Felies Roma Tee Lang Roxann Mossman Iowa Creamery Operators Association Gene Cross Dale Wilson Durango Harlan Rohweder Earlville Art Hahn Colesburg George Dircks Louis Gore Byron Indianapolis Ind Clarence Hageman J. P. Grieff S. Bowers Main Street Lawrence Kramer Robert Leytem Monticello Laughlin House Wayne Thompson Harold Taylor L. P. Hartwig Marie Grieff J. P. Grief P. R. Wheeless Minnie Hooger Elizabeth Campbell David Martin Clif Melchert Monticelo Frank Lux St. Louis Henry Behrends Sand Springs William Westhoff Hopkinton-Worthington Road

By The Way Concerning Monticello And Other Places

Last week was unusual as the office proved it could run without me. The front page of last Thursday’s paper impressed me, and I plan to enter it in contests next year. I listened to the Army McCarthy hearings on radio and noted criticisms of McCarthy’s actions, including his treatment of Schine. The county ASC reports warn farmers about excess wheat and penalties for over selling. Neal Hayden confirms the law.

McCarthy Algona Upper Normandy United States Schine Army the Express ASC Agriculture Department Jones Neal Hayden

Boulder Township Pupils Visit In Cedar Rapids

Castle Grove reports a Boulder township school trip to Cedar Rapids on April 27. Students toured Wilson Packing Co. and visited fire and police stations. Local families hosted relatives with community events and club meetings through the day and week.

Castle Grove Union No. 5 Boulder Township Cedar Rapids Wilson Packing Co Kenneth Reth Dean Lanfear Jean Joan Pillard Fay Pillard Marcus Lawrence Melvin Slife Gary Herman C. Reth Evonne Mary Kenneth Bill Merle Betty Joan Wesley G. Lawrence Martina Loras Marcus Clement Kathleen Ruth David Mike Lawrence Olin Howie Ray Adams Monticello Merle Knight Marion Prairie Hill Be Natural Club Anamosa Patricia Wolfe Mary Ann Stevenson Judy Wolfe Julianne Holub Laura Goedken Dorothy Goedken Martina Lawrence Joan Miller Junior Howie Dubuque Richard Austin Stadtmueller F.F.A Raymond Kromminga Art Clarence Stadtmueller Melvin Wilbur Cartano Larry Clarence Eberhart Gordon Vernon Barrack Lyle Hosford Vincent Donovan Dennis Donald Tobe Caspers Duane L. R. Bader George Delmar King and Boyd Scott McLaughlin W. D. McLaughlin Iowa City Cleo Casady Lloyd King Cynthia Lone Tree Bert King Paul Black Louis Willard Central City Lafayette Judge Heiserman O. R. Howie Karen King Barbara Rogers Prairieburg Karen Holub Brislawn Rink Alice Goodken Castile Grove

Engagement of Cecile James to Raymond Keller

Mr. Cecil W. James of Wyoming announces the engagement of his daughter Cecile Louise James to Raymond E. Keller, son of Mrs. Harry Blair of Van Wert. The couple will wed June 27. Miss James is a student at the State University of Iowa.

Watching TV Feels Unfulfilling For Some Viewers

A reader reflects that despite certain programs being good and educational, watching TV leaves a lingering sense that more worthwhile activities could be pursued. The sentiment spans all show types and emphasizes a constant urge to be productive.

Cheerful Charmer Carol Benson Shines In Senior Class Profile

The blond senior Carol Benson is active in FHA Philo speech club GAA and serves as assistant editor of the Annual. She won a trip to a speech contest as a sophomore and had major roles in junior and senior plays. She leads St. John's Lutheran Young People Society and hopes for a teaching career.

Carol Benson Carol FHA Philo GAA St. John’s Lutheran Young People’s Society

Senior Favorites Concert Highlights Seniors’ Selections

The May 6 Senior Favorites concert blends a contest preview with varied selections by Cadet Band and senior groups. The program features Griffen Waltz Simplicity Drums and Cymbals and pieces by Buchtel Senior Band Baby Boys Glee Club Clarke vemge ten woe den tees dag h Griffen March The Challenger Don’t Give up the Ship In the Still of the Night Psalm 150 No Man is an Island March of the Steel Men Star Dust and Carmichael among others.

Griffen Eisenberg Buchtel Grand Symphony Berlioz Aul Pays Lorrain Baby Boys Glee Club Blind Ploughman Clarke Tees Lewandowski Ringwald March of the Steel Men Besterling Star Dust Carmichael

Monti High seniors prep for end of year festivities

Philo gossip notes the M Club Banquet opening the countdown to summer while seniors, juniors, and teachers mingle at dances. It highlights Joyce Clark and Stu as a cute couple, mentions band requests, and hints at romance rumors among upper grades.

Monti High Joyce Clark Stu Betty Z Marlene E Joyce P Linda H Janice M Iowa U Patty Smith Cornell Sacred Heart High School

Persian Market Ketelbey Trumpet Tournament

Bennett Barnum and Bailey's Favorite. King Stormy Weather. Koehler Arlen Stars and Stripes Forever. Sousa pieces featured in a trumpet tournament setlist at a Persian Market venue. Performers included notable conductors and ensembles in a themed concert program.

Ketelbey Tournament of Trumpets Bennett Barnum and Bailey King Koehler-Arlen Stars and Stripes Sousa

Small Group State Contest Results at Newton

May 1 state small group contest at Newton announced results. Division I winners include Bruce Appleby snare solo Bruce Appleby tympani solo Judy Podhaski snare solo Sarah Vernon marimba solo and a trumpet trio Ken Lang Dave Martin Jack Thoeni. Division II winners include Bruce Appleby student conducting Bonnie Schneider trombone solo Brad Dirks cornet solo Betty Burrichter baritone solo Wilma Cox treble high voice.

Newton Bruce Appleby Judy Podhaski Sarah Vernon Ken Lang Dave Martin Jack Thoeni Bonnie Schneider Brad Dirks Betty Burrichter Wilma Cox Miss Schnittjer

Inquiring Reporter: Summer Plans From Local Teens

Barbara Buckner looks forward to earning money and having fun. Janice Bayne wants three months off from school. Donna Burns plans to work while Bonnie Schoon seeks fun and no schoolwork. Brad Dirks and Sally Like want more free time with less studying. Joan Null and Sarah V. anticipate travel and pool trips for work. Janice M. aims for an Iowa City hospital job and hopes to meet a tall, dark, attached doctor. Bruce A. prepares for college and visits Cascade on Thursday. Verna Merritt cheers for school break and hot dog days. Joyce Fairbanks plans a westward trip. Lois Harms enjoys summer and swimming. Kay Bright fears Gen. Science tests. Mary Ann Buel sees a mix of activities and leisure.

Barbara Buckner Janice Bayne Donna Burns Bonnie Schoon Brad Dirks Sally Like Joan Null Sarah V Janice M Iowa City Bruce A Cascade Verna Merritt Joyce Fairbanks Lois Harms Kay Bright Mary Ann Buel

Bashful Boyd King Delights Stage Crew at MHS

The article profiles Boyd King as the school’s behind the scenes expert guiding the movie projector and stage lights. A four year FFA member and Peniel Presbyterian Church active, he aims to own a farm of his own and is praised as a senior who believes in being seen and not heard.

Boyd King Boyd FFA Peniel Presbyterian Church Blue MHS

MHS News Notes Senior Memories and State Contest Wins

The school congratulates soloists and small groups earning division I at the State Contest in Newton last Saturday. Seniors reminisce as one week remains in the school year. A Tuesday track meet followed two postponements. Students wore TB Patch Test patches last week. A Dubuque trip hosted Julius Caesar last Monday. The Annual Staff works on the 54 Annual, touted as Monti’s best. The concert band performed Senior Favorites last Thursday. A teacher asks for cowhide uses. Jimmy replies it holds the cow together.

Newton Dubuque Monti

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