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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
1
Monticello celebrates the class of 1942 as 56 graduates receive diplomas tonight in the high school auditorium. Parents express pride while some graduates face service and uncertain futures as the town looks to their future roles and the nation's needs.
Iowa Supreme Court ruling classifies pinball machines as gambling devices subject to seizure condemnation and criminal prosecution. Possessors may face up to one year in jail or a $500 fine or both, aiding enforcement against operators like a local merchant.
The Book of the Month Club selects Alexander P. de Seversky’s Victory Through Air Power and Franz Werfel’s The Song of Bernadette for immediate distribution alongside a prior selection. Critics stress total air supremacy as key to winning the war, while other reviews discuss ghost stories and Nazi Germany views. A Knoxville Express note urges support for General MacArthur and the effort required from civilians.
Opinions on rationing limiting sugar to five pounds yearly for home canning. Notes how this shrinks family customs and urges preserving traditional practices despite wartime shortages. Also covers Iowa price administration and public policy concerns during war.
A round up of editorials from Iowa and neighboring states. Observations on state pride conflict with Midwestern apathy toward the war and calls to support the effort, plus remarks on education and public recreation in schools.
The article notes that the old excuses of game of skill and free games are discarded. It warns that youths who play these machines by the hour may need to seek other entertainment options.
At the final assembly on May 14 Samuel Reyner received the Lions Club good sportsmanship plaque chosen by popular vote of activity-ticket holders. Seven track letter winners were named along with eight baseball letters: Dick Mardoff William Minney Fay Haeussler Robert Balster George Richardson Carl Sherman Bob Buel Ralph Bender L Rieken M Rieken James Nelson Richard Abel and Arthur Gesie.
In the final Philomonte issue six seniors retire and are recognized led by editor George Doxsee. The staff lists include Vernona Vernon Lois Lange Mary Lou Luett Mildred Jacobs Wallace Schneider and others with Betty Clark named next year’s editor in chief.
Elizabeth Lee Byerly achieved the highest English correctness score among all high school competitors in the week’s tests. Elmer Heeren and Carlene Stahlberg tied for second, with Gail Huibregtse third. Geometry and other subjects were tested yesterday. Four teaching appointments were announced for the coming year by Miss Vaughn Thornburgh.
A Monticello roundup notes marriages including Charles J. Cash Jr. and Hazel Thompson in Omaha and Rose Vifion wedding in Dodge Center. School milestones list Monticello and Sacred Heart graduates, plus a 48 member Monticello class and 9 from Sacred Heart. Local deaths record Ervin E. Reed’s passing and service notes. Also mentions births, military training, and community changes between 1917 and 1932.
A survey of high school seniors reveals diverse futures. Dick Mardoff'll work on the farm, Evelyn Harms seeks a government typing job, Lois Lange aims to join an ambulance corps, Podgie plans nurse’s training, Don Caspers wants to teach, and others express goals from Iowa U paths to beauty courses and business college.
Gertrude Ortzies formerly of Monticello serves as co editor of a Mount Vernon Junior College newspaper in Sagst Valley Washington. She sent a sample copy to friends and the mimeographed student publication is praised as excellent.
The group wrapped up activities with a Monday May 18 barn dance at Luett's farm home. Music came from records. Music committee members were Al McNeill and Gail Huibregtse. Food committee included Betty Adams and Ruth Ann Decker. Cleanup committee consisted of Phil Schneider, Bob Bohlken and Bob Greene.
The Senior Class Day event drew students, parents, and teachers with a mix of humor and history. Delphia Balster won the PEO medal with a 95.10 average, followed by Col Jeen Maire at 92.25 and George Hanssen at 92.12, though Delphia was ill and missed the assembly to accept.
Philip Schneider was elected president of Triem for the ensuing year. Pauline Tobiason will be secretary treasurer. New advisory board members include Ruth Hoffman Gail Huibregtse Betty Clark and Audrey McDonald with Miss Cox Triem sponsor. The annual Triem barn dance occurred last Monday at Luett's barn.
Kindergarteners finished alphabet books and started a second pre-primer. Carol and Patty Smith had birthdays on Thursday. Mrs Cantrell visited class last Thursday. First graders had an indoor picnic and completed Christmas scrapbooks for the hospital. Fourth graders presented The Golden Goose to moms and friends. The Proud Princess was performed by fifth graders for fourth and sixth graders. Two casts were chosen for the play. Fifth and sixth grades stage a series of spelldowns with the first won by the fifth grade. The second spelldown is still in progress.
The Jones county Rural Youth association holds its regular monthly meeting this evening in the court house community room Anamosa. The soil conservation district educational committee forms a panel on district activities and music and entertainment will be provided by the committee in charge.
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