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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
7
The school buys a two hundred dollar Bausch & Lomb projection microscope to standardize lessons and speed up work. Light is produced by a carbon arc filtered by copper sulfate, with a mirror directing visuals to a screen for explanations and drawings. The setup aims to reduce excuses and improve student engagement.
An editorial urges students to learn how to study and apply study methods. It contrasts a good student who concentrates and uses time well with a poor student who disrupts class. After six weeks, students should buckle down and practice effective study techniques.
FFA members spent the week visiting Ray George and Nagle farms and Mr Walkers farm to test soil for calcium and phosphate and to measure corn yield per acre. One field showed corn near 115 bushels per acre. Student groups now report findings for horticulture corn and soil improvement clubs.
The final results of the Junior magazine sale were announced in an October assembly. Venita Shover led with 66 dollars, Mary Lou Luett was second with 55 dollars, and Fred Shover third with 48 dollars. Total sales reached 520 dollars, up 170 from last year, with prizes and safety pledges announced by Sargeant Day of the Iowa Highway Patrol.
The Monte calendar lists a November matchup between Monti and West Liberty. Details on date, venue, and game stakes are not fully provided in the fragment.
Jim Bone suffered a neck hit and dizzy spells in the West Branch game. Ralph Bender returned after two weeks and played well to make up for lost time. The column hints at girls basketball growing, promising more soon.
Bob Lid dys new coiffure inspires chatter as townsfolk speculate its purpose. Arthur Gesse nurses a sore knee, hoping lamp therapy aids recovery soon. Football managers also stay fit with a quick basketball routine, noting Ruthe Anne Hoag as a reference point.
The science club met at 7 30 p m last Wednesday October 23 in the high school science room. Lester Monk and Don Howie demonstrated static electricity effects and Mr Shannon showed microscope slides with a new projection microscope inviting future members.
The Monticello Black Panthers defeated Mount Vernon Maroons 25-0 on the road. Jim Bone caught two long passes for two scores and added a 42 yard reverse for a TD. Chuck Ross and Paulie Bender contributed solid gains with Siebels adding a conversion. Next up is West Liberty at home as Monti Hi aims for the Eastern Sona Conference title.
The Monticello High junior class play staged Friday evening in the high school auditorium drew a receptive audience with a dramatic mystery and lively action. Arline Balster performed a tuba solo between acts, and Miss James received a bouquet after directing the production. Proceeds totaled 65 dollars for the spring banquet fund.
A reader notes the Chatterbox editor listing popular magazines and editors including Popular Mechanic Bob Liddy and Vogue Sue Banghart. The piece tables locker items and student remarks about a chair incident and questions who "Tony" is that hits Monti on weekends.
Mr. Shannon, Vernie vacates an empty chair in haste claiming pencils to sharpen. Paul Schneiter and Nedra share papers while James and Milton seem close. Behrends twins repair the fairgrounds gate and watch notes to Rob. Wally and Louie clash on stage leaving a bloody nose and a dramatic exit as the audience ducks.
Miss Peet organizes a junior high mixed chorus meeting weekly for operetta rehearsals. Dick Sutherland chosen as accompanist. Soprano: Frank Fitzsimmons, Lois Cantrell, Janis Grimes, Alice Clark, Lois Clark, Vivian Kruse, Glen Appleby, Merle Aldrich, Shirley Skelley, Ann Skelley, Marilee Matthiessen, Audrey Podhaski, Mary Hearn, Betty Jo Guyan, Ellen Mae First, Dick Skelley, Galen Hagen, Irma Schoon, Clair Shannon, Jane Stuhler, Colleen Maire, Clarice Siebels. Alto: June Brokaw, Eloise Wright, LaVern Schoon, Clark Shannon, Charles Kreeb, Joanne Schmidt, Billy Shrove, Jerry Naylor, Don Howland, Helen Gutensohn, Esther McQuillen, Bob Chisman, Bob Thoeni, Alfred Pierce, Harry Reade, Carleta Morning.
On Monday October 21 Miss James led a pantomime titled The Lamp Went Out. The script was read by a reader while actors performed in exaggerated motion across three groups for Miss Merrill history Miss Smith commercial law and Miss Dwelle American literature. The seniors closed with a last half hour of group singing and a choice reading by the speech class.
Last Friday afternoon the second grade invited mothers to an assembly celebrating their study of wheat and bread. The program included a play The Bread and Butter Party songs The Farmer At The Market The Baker's Shop The Train Our Farm Scrapbook The Many Uses of Flour a Baking Day poem At The Bakery a puppet play The Little Red Hen a spelling lesson Our Wheat Books a short film Second Grade Takes A Trip and other classroom activities.
Approximately thirty girls reported to Miss Conzett for basketball practice on Monday and Wednesday of last week. Regular meeting times are not set, but two intense rehearsals weekly are promised. With favorable material, Monti fans are promised excitement in this sport.
The school auditorium hosted three assemblies for the student body. On Tuesday October 22 at ten o clock a program featured a clown juggler dancer ventriloquist and trained dogs with Lippy Toy the star dog noted from Ripley's column. A talk by former convict Nelson Covey warned about petty thievery and indolence.
A Marionette show featured Pingnocchio and friends. Miss Whisler demonstrated marionette control. The school bought a bass clarinet. Lorraine Jacobs will play it. Montini's night football period led to novel band formations as West Branch Monticello played with lit cap outlines and a cornet quartet. A marching band contest at Eldora saw Mary Lou Luett win baton twirling second rating Vernita Vernon third division snare solo. Fay Weatherhead cut his thumb while slicing pumpkins and will refrain from pumpkin cutting for now.
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