25 Aug 1960
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1960
Page
1
The piece argues that federal spending increases are funded by taxpayers, not hidden benefactors. It critiques Democratic and Republican plans as irresponsible, estimating costs and urging voters to accept responsibility for higher bills in the upcoming election.
Onslow Iowa hosts a Sunday gathering at Wapsipinicon State Park honoring Mr. and Mrs. Frank Byerly of New Smyrna Beach Florida. Numerous attendees from Maquoketa Wyoming Lost Nation Cedar Rapids and Center Junction attend with several family updates including births and travels.
About 30 Jehovah’s Witnesses from Jones County will attend the peace pursuing district assembly in Kansas City Missouri from August 25 to 28. Harold Huebner says Kingdom Hall meetings in Anamosa will be canceled during convention week. Principal speaker will be Nathan H Knorr. Delegates listed include Harold Huebner and family Don Maire and family Grand Sundquist and family Kermit Hoyer and family Charlotte Jaeger of Monticello.
Openings remain for the late fall Marine Corps enlistment program in September October November and December. Interested young men should see Sgt. Brown at the Monticello post office from 1 3 p.m. Tuesday September 6.
In a humorous note from Washington, a speaker argues Congress should consider replacing the eagle with a talkative parakeet as the national emblem, reflecting playful public sentiment. The remark appears to come from a column or reader letter context.
Ten years ago in Vandalia Ohio Glenn Ladehoff son of West Chester Fritz Ladhoffs Monticello area entered the Grand American Handicap Trap shoot. Dewey Gesse injured in a stock car accident was hospitalized locally. The Monticello Gun club announced a prize baby beef dinner. The Messerli family reunion was held in Manchester Park with Mr and Mrs Leo Kiburz Cedar Rapids visiting. Local fair judging named representatives for the State Fair. First place Dairy show prizes listed Monticello Monticello Scotch Grove Olin Onslow Anamosa. Dr Eldon George and Mr Frank Sherman hosted guests in the Kenneth Ferring home.
Rev Stenzel and Mrs A K Stenzel along with son Allan and daughters Elaine and Sylvia were honored at a St John Lutheran church supper in Scotch Grove. The report also lists travel, visitors, 4 H activities, family trips, and community notices from Monticello and area, including local subscriptions and service man re-entry pending.
Jr. Be Zimmerman and wife of Monticello joined a threshing recreation at A. E. Ludes, showing skill with grain handling. W. F. Rohn and George Ambueh1 travel to Sidney Nebraska for land interests and plan to attend Cheyenne Frontier Day with Col. Roosevelt. Former Coe College students and current Jones county attendees held an annual picnic near Killlas springs.
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