Pressure for spending despite debt
A historical analysis notes that Byrd reports federal obligations exceed 1.24 trillion dollars while the national debt nears 300 billion. It cites debts for veterans, payroll pensions, authorized programs, guaranteed loans, and Social Security, arguing total federal obligations reach about 1.7 trillion, five times corporate debt. It laments ongoing spending pressure in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice H. Stans
Eisenhower
Washington
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Sen. Byrd
Sion
Congress
Byrd
Picnic birthday supper honors Roy Jacque
Five years ago Roy Jacque was honored August 6 with a picnic birthday supper at his daughter’s home. The item notes local family event and shows a pattern of community notices from the historic column.
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Roy Jacque
Anthony DeSousa
Earl Keegan
Duane
National Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Monticello Sports Association
John Bateman
Charlie Chase
Carolyn Hicks
Katherine Perley
Memphis
Tenn
Miss Perley
Miss Hicks
Lynn Clark
Leroy Clark
Youssee
Monticello August Community Registration and Events
A list of Monticello area activities from August 24 to August 30 includes football practices at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, senior and elementary registrations at various times, Navy recruiter at the post office, Rotary and Lions meetings, Jaycees, social security office, garden club activities, and school openings with specific registration ranges for each day. Events span Monticello, Anton High, St Luke's Methodist church, St Matthew Lutheran church, Central School, and Sacred Heart school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Anton High
Central School
Navy
Rotary
St Luke's Methodist Church
Lions
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Monticello Jaycees
Sacred Heart
Air Force
Knights of Pythias
Birthday party honors Jimmy Green in S Sand Springs home
Jimmy Green was celebrated at a Monday birthday gathering at his home in Sand Springs. Attendees included Velma Hollar, John Chaplin, Pamela Cooper, Janice Welter, Mar Welter, Juanita, Dana, David, Aleu, and Michel Heeren, who enjoyed games and cake with seven candies and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Springs
Jimmy Green
Velma Hollar
Monticello
John Chaplin
Pamela Cooper
Janice
Mar Welter
Juanita
Dana
David
Aleu
Michel Heeren
Bob Beaty
Birmingham
Ala
Fred Beaty
Epworth
John Leibold
Cascade
George Leibold
John Batehelder
Bill Brandt
East Peoria
Ill
Geroge Turnis
Arnold Turnis
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Daniel Hasler
Louis Schrader
Rosemary Smith
Charles Holcomb
Morley
Merle Hansen
Chicago
Brookfield Zoo
Elmer Hansen
Earl Hansen
Marquette
Scotch Grove Women Host Picnic and Community Events
Nearly all Scotch Grove Women's Community club members and families attended a Wednesday picnic at the Lions shelter in the park. Activities included a morning registration at Central School and afternoon driver examinations at Anamosa courthouse. A mother-daughter coffee and style show occurred at Monticello Golf Club. An announcement planned September tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Wayne Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid
Central School
Court House
Anamosa
Monticello Golf Club
Cello Lions
Monticello Fairgrounds
Esther Sinclair
Walter Heath
Monticello
George Smith
Henry Hanssen
Sage of Hardscrabble quotes on Congress rowers
Local saying from Wright Jolly of Hardscrabble Iowa urges lawmakers to stay busy and avoid rocking the boat. The remark frames political action as steady work over unrest and distraction.
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Wright Jolly
Iowa
Congress
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials Across Iowa
Castle Grove hosts Mr and Mrs Mark Beckman and family for Sunday supper at Ed Keffler home in Dy ersville. Cletus Goodken visits Cedar Rapids friends Jim and Mrs Baker. Janet Eberhart returns home from Brandon after visiting Priebe family. Glen King attends Cedar Rapids birthday party for himself and Cloyd Schaffner with guests Louis Ebel Williamsburg and Ivan Strief family Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Mark Beckman
Ed Keffler
Dyersville
Cletus Goodken
Jim Baker
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Eberhart
Clifford Priebe
Brandon
Janet Eberhart
Priebe
Glen King
Cloyd Schaffner
King
Schnaffener
Louis Ebél
Williamsburg
Ivan Strief
Monticello Express Publication Details
The Monticello Express serves Monticello and Jones county as the official weekly newspaper. It is a second class mail matter with weekly Thursday issues and established on July 10, 1865. Subscriptions are $4 in local counties and $5 elsewhere, with servicemen rates at $4 worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Jones
Clinton
Cedar
Delaware
Dubuque
Jackson
Linn
United States
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Lee Schoenbeck
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Tom Grimes
Ira Tillotsen
Rumford
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Winifred Rohr
Marshalltown
Will Luck
Mary Lou
Tacoma
Wash
Monticello Panthers
Wane
the Express
Manriceto
Bane
Dere
Jack
J. Kennedy
White House
American Vision Institute
Des Moines
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Shinoad
America
Corvain Monza 4.Door
R & P Chevrolet-Olds CO
Mariane Wink
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