Wyoming Graduation Address Urges Free Debate and Courage
Dr George L Mosse of State University of Town warns graduates about losing free debate and passive acceptance urging them to defend beliefs and participate in public life The May 20 ceremony honors Marjorie Jamison salutatorian and Wald Barbara Luke leadership awards go to Dave Brandt and Sally Reitz Eighth grade awards go to Larry Dusanek and Ruthe Wilsler with a band concert and solo trumpet performances by Brandt James and Luckstead
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Mosse
State University of Town
Dr. Mosse
Barbara Luke
Patsy Gallatin
Dave Brandt
Sharley Bearce
Sally Reitz
Marjorie Jamison
Amer
Vern Stumpe
Mery Catlett
Shirley Thompson
Mary Jo Ehlers
Barbara Holub
Douglas Luke
Susan James
Sandra Westphal
Verlyn Wenndt
Larry Dusanek
Virginia Buresh
David Brunscheen
Ruthe Wilsler
Janice Sievers
Verla Stampe
Mary Ann Catlett
Darlene Hansen
Mary Ja Ehlers
Harold Wurst
Marilee Brunscheen
Kathy James
Eugene Luckstead
George Foy
Helma Wilsler
Richard Hansen
Judy Luke
Dick Fishwild
Janice Huggans
Connie Holub
Galen Hora
Eighth Grade Promotion Certificates Presented by School Board
William Johnson presented the eighth grade class its certificates of promotion awarded by school board president Ralph Orth and Raymond E Keller presented the class of 1955 for the diplomas awarded by Ralph Orth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
Ralph Orth
Raymond E. Keller
Wyoming high school honors in speech sports cheerleaders and music
In an assembly on Friday May 20 awards were given for speech sports cheerleaders and music. Barbara Holub Connie Holub Kathleen James Carolyn Willman Janet Zimmerman earned speech honors. Willman and Jaeger received cheerleader letters. Barbara Holub received a girls basketball manager letter. Varsity boys basketball letters went to Brandt Campbell Mackey Fishwild and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming High School
Barbara Holub
Connie Holub
Kathleen James
Carolyn Willman
Janet Zimmerman
Shirley Jaeger
Mary Jo Ehlers
Verla Stampe
Ruthe Wilslef
Marjorie Jamison
Rosalie Nowachek
Judy Usher
Helma Wilslef
Janet Carstensen
Marilee Brunscheen
Virginia Baresh
Susan James
Sandra Westphal
Sandra Eichhorn
David Brunscheen
Dennis Harms
Marcine Harms
Larry Dusanek
Verlyn Wenndt
Charles Holub
Gary Thompson
Dave Brandt
Jerry Campbell
John Mackey
Richard Fishwild
Harold
Local School Honors and Award Winners List Complete
The article lists multiple students recognized for achievements across music and athletics. Names include Don Carstensen Eugene Luckstead Merlyn Usher Eugene Hamilton John Bahnsen and others receiving letter awards band pins and minor and major set setter honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurst
Don Carstensen
Eugene Luckstead
Merlyn Usher
Eugene Hamilton
John Bahnsen
Thomas Paulsen
Richard Fishwild
Jim Gallatin
Memorial day speaker announced for services in Minneapolis
Martin Briggs of Minneapolis will be the main speaker for Memorial day services. American Legion Commander Melvin Petersen announced the event. The procession begins at 10 30 a m Monday May 30 from Memorial hall to the Main Street bridge for the Navy service then to the cemetery for the main ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Briggs
Minneapolis
Minn
American Legion
Melvin Petersen
Memorial Hall
Main Street
Wyoming man joins Citizens State Bank staff
Harlan Jacobsen of Wyoming accepts a bank position at Citizens State Bank Wyoming starting May 16. He is a Wyoming high school graduate who studied two years at Iowa State College Ames. Previously he worked as a technician supervisor at Collins Radio Cedar Rapids. He and his wife Ruth Ann Wilcox and their son reside on the Joe Jacobsen farm near Onslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Jacobsen
Wyoming
Citizens State Bank
Mr. Jacobsen
Wyoming High School
Iowa State College
Ames
Collins Radio
Cedar Rapids
Ruth Ann Wilcox and
Joe Jacobsen
Onslow
High School Wing Construction Ahead of Schedule
By May 20 foundation walls and service trench were done with most pier footings in. On May 23 masons began laying concrete block and steel arrival is planned for May 30. Superintendent Gene Sullivan of Minnesota oversees this locally favored project.
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Gene Sullivan
Minnesota
Silent Workers Meet At Mrs. Mader's Home
The Silent Workers unit of the Wyoming Methodist church will meet in the home of Mrs. Gerald Mader on Wednesday evening May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silent Workers Unit
The
Wyoming Methodist Church
Gerald Mader
Lew Porter
Buck Creek
Marvin Stahlberg
Paul Trumm
Cascade
Norbert Hunt
Fillmore
Billy Jo Vernimont
Delbert Weber
Cletus Goedken
Paul
Manchester
Joe Hogan
JoAnn
Fred Kromming
Paul Stadtmueller
Marion
Clarence Stadtmueller
Vacation Bible school opens at Zion Lutheran Wyoming
Vacation Bible School at Wyoming Zion Lutheran starts Tuesday May 31 with 8 30 a m worship and song service. Kindergarten through confirmation students attend with a staff of ten teachers guiding Bible and mission study on the theme Gods Law from the Ten Commandments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacation Bible School of
Wyoming
Zion Lutheran Church
Herman
Castle Grove No 6 Ends School Year With Picnic
Castle Grove School No 6 wrapped up the year with a Wednesday picnic at Monticello park attended by pupils, families, and teacher Doris Reddin. An afternoon program honored four eighth graders Grace Kromminga Rudy Ulferts John Lubavs and George Ulferts with diplomas and "wills" presented by Fred Kromminga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Monticello Park
Doris Reddin
Fred Kromminga
Grace
Freda
Gloria
Fred Heiken
John
Atis Lubavs
Max Specht
David
Elizabeth
Paul
Philip
Daniel
Delmar
King
Boyd
Keith
Karen
Louie Alferts
Rudy
George
Allen
Harold
Ernest
Mari
Herman Reth
Mary
Kenneth
Richard Shelley
Cathie
Connie
Christie
Ered Blohm
Velma
Paul Brokaw
Debra
Barbara
Forrest Deischer
Ursula Hein
Orlyn Peck
Grace Kromminga
Rudy Ulferts
John Lubavs
George Ulferts
Wills
Freda Kromminga
Velma Blohm
Monticello Residents Share Weekend Visits and Meals
Monticello neighbors hosted and visited multiple families over the weekend. Dinner guests included Dr. and Mrs. John Robb and three children with the Strittmatters, and Cedar Rapids guests Paul Gassman with his mother Mrs. Gerhard Freese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robb
A. N. Strittmatter
Paul Gassman
Cedar Rapids
Gerhard Freese
Living Memorials Honor 21 County Cancer Victims
Iowa readers learn of living memorials set up for 21 Jones County deaths as reported by New Horizons. The piece lists names by town, describes how funds aid cancer research and education, and explains correspondence steps to start a memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
New Horizons
Totva
Free Cancer Magazine
Mason City
Book of Iowa
Publi
RCA Victor
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Mrs. Raymond Keller
Ican Legion
Wherry Music
Lana Bearce
Bonita Finkenbinder
Betty Husman
Loretta Edwards
Werner Bendixen
Judy Hurst
Donna Riches
Fern Blume
Kathleen Davis
Verlyn Wernet
Larry Buck
Nancy Brunscheen
R. F. Gronewold
Brandt
Blaine Gibson
LeRoy Anderson
Mrs. Keller
Basketball Awards
Collins Radio Company
Collins
35Th Street N.E
Cedar Rapids, Loca
Eamcus
Goodyear
Tor
J Qarappable
Goodflyear
Sree
Hearn Oil and Tirecompany
Shell Products
Lutheran Bible School
Walter Reese
Anamosa
Anamosa School
Marlys Reese
Peniel Presbyterian Church
Lyle Hosford
Ralph Bayne
First Presbyterian Cooperative Parish
Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church
Monticello Public School
Clarence Rubey
Max
Brunscheen
Howard Day
Kathleen Dirks
Marlene Dirks
R. Gronewold
Mary Joy Ledvina
Mary Esther Orth
Castle Grove No
Mrs. Delmar King
Mrs. King
Barbara Rogers
Monticello
Delmar King
George Rickels
James Conley
Conley
Mary Peterson
John Tschantz
Roman Haag
Tommy and
Jerry
Louise Good
Marilyn Donovan
Marjorie Dandl
Walter Buchele
William Stickford
Ray Bywater
Iowa City
Gerald Hiland
Henry Becker
Joe Moorman
Greeley
M. F. Hogan
Robert Hogan
Des Moines
Frank Eaton
Maquoketa
Carl Hein
Cation
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Monticelto
N. McLaughlin
Fay Clark
A. M. Maurice
EB. J. Noble
Gerhard D. Freese
Lillian W. Graves
James Howie
Lee M. Lanner
Foss Davis
Harvey Manuel
Leota Fischer
Anna Lowe
Clifford L. Niles
Ralph Ditch
Hopkinton
Express
Freese Motors
Monticello, Iowa
Legion Hall
TVI Phono-jack
REM Electric
IMPS
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