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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1961

Page

6

Job openings outpace jobless in January report

The Department of Labor reports 5 to 6 million unemployed yet about 18 000 job openings remain unfilled in January. Engineers machinists instructors for the deaf physicists toolmakers and other skilled workers are sought across all 50 states. The study offers tips for job seekers preparing for these roles.

Department of Labor Istructors Toolmak Ers

Russell urges disarmament by Britain and allies

Britain's offbeat philosopher BERTRAND RUSSELL warned of mankind’s extinction from nuclear bombs and urged the free world to render itself defenseless. He noted Moscow would welcome such a move while criticizing the Kremlin for refusing to accept inspection as part of disarmament. Russell favors finding easy answers over addressing the real hidden problems.

Bertrand Russell Britain Free World Posal Moscow Kremlin Russell

Monticello records show tax, education, and sports notes

Five year ago the Monticello board granted teacher raises and new pay scales. J. Barrack injured on a Farm power saw. Jones county retail tax reached 111 million. A Mar vin Thomson farm fire caused 15000 damage. Center Junction kids break a leg and a club wins 200 in a state contest. Ten years ago anniversaries and business moves unfold. Sixty years ago smallpox cases rise and seeding halts amid late snows.

Monticello Marvin Thomson Castle Grove Jill Jamieson Russell Jamiesons Center Junction Si Locher Locher

The Mighty Midget Want Ad Listing

The Want Ad tab published weekly on Thursday is entered at Monticello post office as second class mail matter. Official Monticello and Jones county newspaper since 1865. Advertising reps: Newspaper Advertising Service and Iowa Press Advertising Service. One year rates: $4 in local counties, $5 elsewhere in U S. Servicemen: $4 worldwide.

Monticello Iowa Monticello Express Jones County Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc Chicago Iowa Press Advertising Service Des Moines

Oxford Junction Activities Mirror School and Club Scene

Mrs G J Bees hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering with Mrs George Cress as guest. Prize winners were Mrs Frank Kolarik and Mrs Enna Krahn. The Oxford Junction banquet on April 17 will feature Paul Maashe as speaker. The track squad showed well at the Iowa City meet. Ken Mizaur placed third in the 50 yard dash and Gary Burhop led the 880.

G. J. Bees Bridge Club George Cress Frank Kolarik Ist Enna Krahn Oxford Junction Paul Maashe Cornell College Iowa City Ken Mizaur Gary Burhop Dave Olson Lyle Willett Jimmy Zaruba Gary Baker Midland Nine Harry Law Leonard Joslin Bruce Leslie Tom Koranda David Olson Lyle Willert Bruce von Sprecken Richard Dobling Mike Chapman Mike Leslie David Hansen Terry Peters David Mostaert Jerry Zaruba South Wapsie LeRoy Bartels Ervin Ahrendsen Delbert Hodgden George Balichek John Zarubas Vince Lasack Teymar Billy Fields Meryl Fields Fort Sill Okla

Easter visits and community notices from Langworthy area

Easter visitors at the Arthur Riedels included Richard and Marcie Ann Riedel of Ames. Local gatherings featured dinners at the Harry Guyan and Elmer Jacobs homes with multiple neighbors in Scotch Grove and Creston, plus church events at Sacred Heart and Luther League activities. Community updates mention park board officers, a ham supper, Easter services, and memorial attendance for Kenneth Wallace.

Langworthy Arthur Riedels Richard Riedel Marcie Ann Ames Harry Guyan Scorch Grove Henry Kracke Delhi Elmer Jacobs Toe Diane Jacobs Don Schrader Gregory Dennis Scotch Grove Ray Poppe Ray Rieniers Sherry Karey Willis Harms Jennifer John Robert Raymond Ricklefs Gerd Prull Marvin Jansen Vicki Creston Gertrude Owen Gaylord Terry Philip Annamosa Arthur Ri Luther League Lutheran Wyoming League Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Karl Larx Statue Planned in Moscow by Clem

A garbled note claims a 26.24 statue of Karl Larx, founder of communism, is to be built in Moscow. It mentions 411 thompireons and a place called New Krushencv Loscow, with unclear details.

Areanna Karl Larx Comunism Moscow Fisher

Easter Week Socials and Savings Bond Rate Increase

Community events include Easter hats by Wayne School No. 2 students and visits to ill residents. U S treasury extends oldest Series E bonds to 3.75 percent for bonds issued 1941–1949, with remarks from Anamosa officials and a slate of local students noted for advocacy.

U. S. Treasury Department John W. McNamara Anamosa County Savings Bond

Monticello High Students Attend District Council Meeting

Twelve Monticello Community High School students joined the Northeast district student council gathering in Decorah on Monday April 3. Principal Vance Stead accompanied them. attendees included freshmen Bev Wynn and Colleen Holub.

Monticello Community High School Decorah Vance Stead MHS Bev Wynn Colleen Holub

Dr G M Fisher Optometrist Appointment Note

Dr G M Fisher optometrist advertised Thursday evening by appointment only with possible consultation available.

G. M. Fisher Optometrist

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