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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1954
Page
1
Readers are urged to vote in Monticello from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on granting Omaha Gas a 25 year natural gas distribution franchise. The piece argues for civic duty, notes likely passage, and discusses potential economic effects and tax benefits, urging turnout.
The White House drafts an inventory of government run businesses and the House Subcommittee weighs liquidation of commercial ops. Observers note private sector efficiency debates, citing SBA,RFC, naval ropewalks, power, rubber and tin plants, with Texas delegates influencing outcomes.
Citizens summon the Senate to answer clear questions about accountability for investigations and the abuse of senatorial authority. The speech urges affirming responsibility, consistent contempt rules, and censure of actions that bring the Senate into disrepute. It frames the issue as nonpartisan and vital to moral integrity.
Sunday evening visits at Deha Nursing home Manchester followed by Monday birthday gathering at Ernest Wahl home with guests Ray Chaplin and John Batchelder alongside Mrs. and Mr. Wahl.
A weekly column cites Martin H. Bury on collecting road signs and the humor of traffic notices. It notes examples from New Jersey and Denver including GO AHEAD TAKE A CHANCE and CROSS ROAD BETTER HUMOR, and discusses European signs showing permits with clear symbols and a French parking quirk about odd and even days.
Regina McNamara daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis McNamara of Anamosa and Thomas Aldrichs son of Mr and Mrs J E Aldrichs of Castle Grove were married July 22 at 10 am in St Josephs Catholic Church Prairieburg. The Rev A Zachar officiated with nuptial music by Mrs Harry Came. The couple plan a Minnesota wedding trip and will reside in Monticello at Podhaski apartments.
A survey of humorous road signs shows safety messages and wordplay from various states. The article also notes printer technology shifts from linotype mats to teletypewriter assisted setup, detailing mat width reductions and costs.
The AERIAL BURDICKS from California bring three years of aerial thrill to Great Jones County Fair. They perform at heights rising from eighty five to one hundred thirty five feet with a swaying pole at the summit. See them inaugurate August 24th.
Mrs. Max Specht and guests Ruth Mary James and John Thalacker visited Rev. and Mrs. Arnold Thalacker in Des Moines. Thalackers returned home. Naomi Thalacker joined Mrs. Specht. Shorty Soppe and Rob ert Holub hosts welcomed visitors. Castle Grove Farm Bureau to meet at Peniel church August 12. Castle Grove 4-H to hold Achievement Show August 16. Various visits and 4-H activities with Poppe, Eberhart, Wahl, Benedict, and Yeoman families noted.
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