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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1975
Page
1
The Monticello Express was designated a Blue Ribbon newspaper for 1976 by the National Editorial Foundation, marking a repeat honor after last year’s recognition. Among 405 submissions, 255 papers earned the award, with 70 percent of weeklies in the 2,501 to 5,000 circulation category also cited.
The Jones County compensation board recommends salaries for county officials effective July 1 1976 with a public hearing set for December 12 at 10 a.m. in Anamosa courthouse board room. Current officials and proposed pay include Auditor 11500 Attorney 11850 Clerk of Court 11500 Recorder 11500 Sheriff 12650 Treasurer 11500 and Board of Supervisors 8250.
Representatives of the school board and MEA signed a tentative pact. MEA members vote by secret ballot today. if ratified, the agreement becomes public in September and binding if the board approves next Tuesday. Steve Williams’s office will release details after MEA ratification.
Monticello city council approved Auditor's Plat No. 11 for the Schoon addition during a Wednesday afternoon session. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the approval with a waiver against future objections to assessments and a narrow dog leg street due to easement refusals. Mayor James Townsend presided with all members present.
Carole Bronemann won the grand prize a 19 inch color TV set in the Magic Santa Days drawing held Saturday afternoon. The two day event was sponsored by the Greater Monticello Committee. Four prizes were not claimed.
Supervisors and Monticello officials met to discuss launching a county wide counseling program with Hillcrest. Tim Tollotson and Jim Cooney will plan service details ahead of a December 16 contract signing and January 7 informational meeting for potential referrers.
Six small claims filed this week in Jones County small claims court list six cases. Arnold Burkle of Farley sues Stephen Lambert dba Lambert Livestock Monticello for 90.65 on hog sale. Linn Jones FS Services Anamosa sues Brenda Farrington Wyoming for 104.01. Slate's Clothing Store Anamosa sues Debby Knutsen Olin for 21.93. Ralph G Muller dba Muller Auto Monticello sues Gary Stewart Monticello for 57.28. Scott Foot Appliance Co Omaha Nebr sues John Burke dba Killian Shoe Repair Anamosa for 284.86. Orin P Johnson dba Key City Beauty Supply Dubuque sues Kenneth Davis dba Davis Barber Shop Monticello for 187.90.
A compilation of vehicle and related asset listings includes multiple residents and nearby towns such as Anamosa Scotch Grove Monticello Olin Oxford Junction Cascade and Wyom ing. Entries mention Ford Chevrolet Plymouth Buick Olds Mercury Dodge and International trucks cars and a motorhome with owners including Curtis Powell Maynard Bartels Susan McNally Eugene Cox and John Teeple among others.
The Greater Monticello Committee announces Santa Claus return visits for the next three Saturdays near the Community building from 1 to 3 p.m. Free movies at Monte Theatre start at 2 p.m. on Dec 6 13 and 20 featuring Hansel and Gretel Challenge of Lassie and Zebra in the Kitchen.
Snow fell on Wednesday November 26 around 2 p.m. totaling about 3 inches with strong winds. By Saturday night most of the snow had melted as a warm front brought fog rain and warmer temperatures. A cold front Sunday produced wind and flurries with temperatures in the low teens and wind chills.
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