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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
7
The list shows honor roll standings by grade from 7th to 12th. Names include Elizabeth Guyan Audrey Podhaski Helen Gutensohn and others with scores mostly in the high 80s to mid 90s. Several OCR errors appear in names and numbers but the main entries show top students across grades.
Ten seniors share plans after graduation with targets spanning college and work. Janet to work at Cass Transportation Cedar Rapids. Bob Heyen to attend University of Chicago for a teaching career. Yola aims for postgraduate study then college. Jack Ritchie to enter air conditioning field. Lucille to study music at Cornell on a scholarship. Laverne Wahl hopes to farm then join Admiral Byrd expedition. Verna Stutt to train as a nurse in Chicago. Mary Schoon eyeing post graduate studies then forest ranger. Kay undecided. Dean Zirkelbach plans to stay at home and farm.
The junior senior banquet is scheduled for Friday May 17 at 6 30 p m in the community building. The event honors seniors with a Spring themed program featuring a sextet two songs Memories and When Day Is Done solo by Yola Rodman and speakers Janann Schweitzer Herbert Herren Shirley Hobert Miss Ann Miller Charles Ross and Mr A B Grimes.
The poem recalls a student named Mary Lou Luett reflecting on tough tests and a shy hope to improve. It notes low rankings in English and geometry due to a window, low Latin honors, and a stated B in history with a bittersweet consolation that tests come once a year.
A short verse describes a black and white dog that barks loudly and follows a farmer. The dog chases cows and chickens, earns rewards, and frightens the farmer’s son. Lois Guyan.
The piece urges students not to slack after tests end, stressing how final grades depend on the last weeks. It warns low grades hurt averages more than expected and encourages staying focused rather than spring fever or late swims.
The sophomore class managed the Philomonte this week with volunteers listed as reporters Editor Mary Lou Luett Assistant editors Betty Adams and Gertrude Ortgies General reporters Doris Otten Delores Hult oren Helen Husmann Madalene Paulsen Anne Marie Husman Helen McLaughlin Eloie Timmins Ruth Ann Hoag Wilma Doris Yount Betty Podhaski and Billy Marsh.
Student Ruth Reuter writes a thoughtful piece on democracy, linking ideals to freedom of thought and civic duty. The essay frames democracy through an acrostic DID O CAMERAD E A A C Y and reflects on laws, rights, culture, and active citizenship. An eighth grade class picnic is noted.
Typing students completed a unit on business letters and contracts and aim for thirty words per minute with few errors. The honor roll lists many names such as Janet Howie and George Freese, reflecting high accuracy in ten minute tests. Laurel Naylor designs on the typewriter and created a Deanna Durbin picture from a song magazine cover.
The calendar lists events at Monte High including the Junior-Senior Banquet on May 17, the State Basketball Tournament May 18, Senior Exams May 24, and the Senior Class Play May 24.
A playful school gossip column narrates campus rumors about seniors and juniors including romance Shover Kiburz affair and a missing member after a play rehearsal. It teases Delores driving lessons Milo and Don Fairbanks, with light jabs at Mr Hogan and William Minney now William Carpe.
The Philomante edition this week was handled by the sophomore class staff shown in the side picture. Left to right front row Madeline Paulson Helen Husman and Delores Holgreen. Second row Gertrude Ortgies Betty Adams Wilma Doris Yount and Eloise Timmons. Back row Betty Otten Betty Podhaski Helen McLaughlin Ans Marie Wmusman and Mary Low Suett. Philomonte Staff Photo.
For Mother’s Day a Mexican exhibit is also planned as Miss Kurtz’s sixth grade continues Junior Red Cross correspondence with a Japanese school. Students exchange pictures letters and portfolios and have received a pressed flowers book from Japan. They plan a similar collection with fifteen wild flower and native plant species to be sent before school closes.
Jim Bone started pitching in batting practice where Coach Klumpar noticed his grip on the ball. He debuted on the mound for Stanwood at Alburnett in the district tournament. He later set a school relay record with Hogan Herren Leggett and Behrends and broke his broad jump record in a Wednesday track meet. Monticello lost 6 1 to 1 at district versus Stanwood, finished third in Anamosa meet with 41 points behind Anamosa 50 and Tipton 42. Dick Holub mishit a fly at Alburnett and joked about needing an optometrist.
Two and a half year old Ginger Michael stepped on the car starter near Waverly. The car backed through a 14 foot steel gate and rolled about 200 feet down the driveway before Ginger shifted out of gear and stopped at the highway edge.
Hopkinton schedules a special election for May 17 at city hall to decide if the electric plant and water system should be run by a committee or the city council. Various local notes follow including illnesses, visitors, and social events. Mrs. DeWain Thompson underwent surgery for appendicitis and is recovering. The Kil Kare club reviewed An American Doctor's Odyssey by Dr. Victor Heiser. Road grading on highway 38 by Green Construction Co. moved toward the Ryan area. Other items mention club meetings, relocations, a farewell party, and local births and illnesses.
Transfers show A B Pelley to Olive Pelley undivided half of lot 202 RR add Monticello with grantor using premises for life. Also Bertha Sheldon and Charlie Sheldon as joint tenants receive four undivided interests in lots 6 7 8 Lefingwell's 2nd add Oxford Junction. Jefferson county area: several Chesire family parcels in 14-84-4 east of highway. Includes one thousand dollars and other considerations.
A compact note warns readers that ignoring want ads can lead to missed bargains and lost opportunities, emphasizing prudent use of classified sections for savings and deals.
Third grade students make Mother's Day booklets as gifts for mothers. Fifth grade students prepare a program signaling a school celebration of the day with activities and performances.
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