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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
5
Monticello voters face a August 13 ballot on whether to elect all city officials for four year terms. A yes would stagger terms so about half are chosen now and half in two years, a no would keep two year terms. Proponents cite experience and big city finances, with League of Women Voters backing the plan and no organized opposition evident.
The midsummer spectacle known as the Great Jones County Fair starts in just over ten days drawing about 120 000 area residents to Monticello Iowa. The columnist urges voting to keep experienced council members amid concerns about a new leadership team and notes past fair appearances by popular entertainers.
The author vents on government size and expense, railing against what he views as excessive public involvement and spending. He expresses gratitude for not receiving more government than what is paid for, delivering a witty critique in a satirical postcard style.
The writer argues against lengthening terms to four years for Monticello city officials, warning that incompetent leaders could do more harm. He questions why states and large cities rarely adopt four year terms and urges civic vigilance if such reform passes.
Visitors to Mr and Mrs Mike Souhrada include H V Beeson Cedar Rapids Leon Grunwald and Martin Souhrada Lime Springs. Nine day East trip by George Oster. New baby Claire Brian born July 25 at Shell Rock. Sacred Heart food sale August 10 at Coons store. Various personal notices and American Legion Auxiliary committee appointments.
The brief notes report marriages in Monticello and Iowa City, family visits and hospital stays in Manchester Dubuque and Davenport, and numerous weekend visits among Martin and Smith households. Individuals named include Loras Kehoe Denis Donovan Helen Connelly Gail Lillibridge John Richardson Julie Hattel Pete Hattel Roger Smith and others.
The Monticello Express is the official Monticello and Jones County newspaper established July 10, 1865. It is published weekly on Thursdays and mailed as second class post. Subscription rates are $5 in local counties, $6 elsewhere, with servicemen $5 worldwide.
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