Editorial urges voters to demand honest government
An Iowa editorial reprinted from Maquoketa calls Monticello voters to seek strong speakers and high ethics in politics. It cites Walter Judd's controversial talk in Waverly, laments low audience turnout, and warns that public interest in foreign affairs and integrity in office shape democracy.
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Maquoketa
Monticello
Walter Judd
Minnesota
Waverly
Wartburg College
Judd
China
Marigold Gardens
Hickenlooper
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
Iowan
Preston
Jackson County
Preston Gymnasium
Truman
Marshall Tite
Dean Acheson
Chiang Kai-Shek
Lincoln
Douglas
Washington
al Capone
Roger Touhy
Alcatraz
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
America
Andrew Jackson
Teddy Roosevelt
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue
Snow shovel woes and merry mischief in the neighborhood
The writer laments a buried snow shovel while Santa delays and John awaits a sled. Neighbors borrow shovels, ribbons brighten homes, and bowling tales mix with holiday humor. The column notes a friendly grudge match and plans for new team shirts as decorations wow the south highway 151 area.
Death of Jake Merfeld Noted in Monticello Community
Buck Creek brief recalls the death of Jake Merfeld in Monticello on Sunday. The Merfelds previously lived in Eagle Grove. The item also lists a Christmas party at the church, hospital visits, anniversaries, furloughs, and various local social updates across families including the Barrs, Swansons, Elenzs, Reed, Miles, Knudtsens, and others, with scenes from Monticello and nearby areas.
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Buck Creek
Jake Merfeld
Monticello
Merfelds
Eagle Grove
Donald Barr
Oskaloosa
Barr
Albert Barr
Paul Swanson
McDonald
Ronald John Miles
Archie Miles
Ronald
Indianatown Gap Miles
Penn
California
Korea
Paul Knudtsen
Lackland Air Base
Texas
Clarence Thompson
Ben Knudtsens
Dysart
Sgt. Knudtsen
C.S
A. J. Richardson
Friendship Club
Walter McCorkle
Walter Richardson
McCorkle
Scott Gundlach
Oelwein
Paul Green
Wayne Thompson
Bill Mardorf
Howard McBride Jr
Newton
Cliff Reed
Cedar Rapids
Glen Thompson Jr
Hazel Houston
Frank Flannagan
Jay Flannagan
Ronald Miles
Virgil Houston
Bud Landen
Kathy
Rodney Wilson
Carolyn
Floyd Dufoe
Sadie Milroy
Elmer Ridenour
Dufoe
Ridenour
Steve McDonell
Bill McDonell
Denver, Colo
Dan McDonell
Cog
Cedar Rapids Social Notes Include Area Visits
Cedar Rapids hosted a sequence of callers and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Hill of Marion Mrs. Marion Marolf and daughters and Mrs. Henry Aldrich Saturday. Dinner guests with Ed Brady family were Dorothy Arnold of Dyersville and others.
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Gon
Steve McDonell
Lavern Conely
Ernie McDonough
Joanne Armstrong
Cedar Falls
Chuck Richardson
Marion Richardson
Ames
Raymond Porter
John Stahlberg
University Hospital
Iowa City
Glen Thompson Jr
Susan
Donald Britt
Glen Thompson Sr
Harley Dighton
Lorney Bacon
Harvey Bacon
Dightons
Harvey
Harvey Bacons
Cedar Rapids
Chuck Hill
Marion
Marion Marolf
Henry Aldrich
Ed. Brady
Dorothy Arnold
Dyersville
Larry
Bob McDonough
Dorrance Brady
Camp Lejeune
Ne. Carolina
Louis Zumbach Sr
Paul Fleming
Edw. J. Offerman
Alfred Offerman
Earlville
Robt. Offerman
Eddie
Delhi
Joe Chole
Manchester
Mrs. W. R. Baumgartner Hosts Pink and Blue Baby Shower
Mrs. W. R. Baumgartner gave a Pink and Blue shower at her home for Mrs. Lynn Roller attended by 95 neighbors and friends. Refreshments were served and social time enjoyed. Monticello Pythians set December 18 meeting in place of the next Monday to accommodate the holiday with auditing committee appointment and trustees report. members urged to attend and bring 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Baumgartner
Lynn Roller
Monticello Pythians
Alma Doxsee Hosts P.E.O. Chapter FP Meeting
Mrs Alma Doxsee hosted the P E O Chapter FP meeting on December 18 at her home. Mrs Arch Edwards presided and a reading of Special Starlight was given by Mrs Wilbur Doxsee. Christmas music recordings were played and tea was served.
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P.E.O
Alma Doxsee
Arch Edwards
Wilbur Doxsee
Merymyx Club Meets in Anamosa on December 6
The Merymyx club held its regular meeting at Mrs. Jim Morrissey’s home in Anamosa on Thursday December 6. Pinochle games determined prize winners with Mrs. Tom Henderson taking high and traveling prizes and Mrs. Floyd Kephart claiming low. A salad lunch was served by the hostess.
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Merymyx Club
Anamosa
Jim Morrissey
Tom Henderson
Floyd Kephart
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National Editorial Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Iowa Press Advertising Service
Des Moines
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Jackson
Clinton
Cedar
Dubuque
United States
By the
Way
Bob Schoon
Santa Claus
John
Jerry Castonguay
Santa
Schoon
Bob S
Express
Cascade Cubs
Otto Smith
Adlrichs
Coxsee
Noel Noel
Valenta Beauty Shop
N. Sycamore
Floyd Wilson
Waterloo
John Wilson
Ralph
Roger
Bernard Thompson
Leslie
Joe Fleming
Central City
Edward Olmstead
Richard Laningham
Taghi
McNeills
Pinking
Revere Ware
Cosco
Cosco High
Air Rifles
Earth Movers
Tricycles
Brace and Bus
Rogers and Community
Waffle
Ross, Ethel and
Don
Baty Insurance Agency
Monticello, Lowa
Poinsettia
Barrin Choco
Iks
Schultz Bros. Company
Monticello, Iowa
Jacque
Roy E. Jacque
Robert F. Jacque
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