Our Views to Each and All of You at Christmas 1955
The Express staff in Monticello and surrounding counties expresses holiday greetings to new readers and longtime community members. They describe joining the area, aim to share more seasonal news, and hope 1955 brings happiness, prosperity, and a big year ahead.
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Express
Monticello
Jones, Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
Santa Claus
North Pole
the Express
Express Staff Names Highlight Local Publication Team
The Express Staff lists H. M. Johnny Jones Fred Tunks Vic Richardson Jane Scott Gwen Kuntz Emma Stadtmueller Paul J. Kurt Tom George Ray Luckstedt Ronald Stahlberg and Bob Goodyear as credited personnel for the issue.
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H. M
Johnny) Jones
Fred Tunks
Vic Richardson
Jane Scott
Gwen Kuntz
Emma Stadtmueller
Paul J. Kurt
Tom George
Ray Luckstedt
Ronald Stahlberg
Bob Goodyear
Safe Driving Day yields fewer traffic deaths nationwide
Reports from the Christian Science Monitor show 48 traffic deaths on Safe Driving Day, December 15, below last year and under the 1952-53 daily average. Big cities saw fewer fatalities, suggesting publicity and prompt communications helped. Observers note rules reduce hazards, acknowledge nondriver factors, and expect long term gains from the observance.
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National Safety Council
Harms Reflects On 4-H Club Congress Chicago Visit
Galen Harms recalls 4-H club congress in Chicago with gratitude for hospitality. He notes Conrad Hilton hotel stay, Ford Motor Co film screening, and meals sponsored by donors, plus Dulles foreign policy speech and the idea that 4-H members are an ATOM.
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Conrad Hilton Hotel
Thomas E. Wilson
John Foster Dulles
United States
Dulles
Red China
Ford Motor Co
Benson
Eisenhower
The
Conrad
Hilton
Methodist Church Choir Members Guests At Party
The St. Luke's Methodist choir directors organists and members were guests at a dessert party in the parsonage on Wednesday December 15 hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Robert V. Gildner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Raymond E Adams Mr and Mrs E H Huibregtse Mr and Mrs Robert Deppe Mr and Mrs William Johnson Rev and Mrs Roy V Porter and many others. The table featured festive holiday trimmings with Mrs Wade Long and Mrs Ray Stumbaugh pouring.
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St. Luke’s ‘Methodist Church
St. Luke’s Parsonage
Robert V. Gildner
Raymond E. Adams
E. H. Huibregtse
Robert Deppe
William Johnson
Roy V. Porter
Leigh Clark
Wade Long
L. Perkins
James Robinson
Vance Stead
Ray Stumbaugh
Francis Zirtzman
Larry Guilford
James Ashby
John Fegan
Y. P. Plan Party After Christmas
The Jones county Young People executive committee plans an after Christmas party on December 28 at 8 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building in Anamosa. Garth Grafft recreation chairman says mixers folk dances and social dancing are on the program. A smile is the lighting system of the face.
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Jones County Young People
Farm Bureau
Anamosa
Garth Grafft
Letters to Santa Claus From Iowa Children
A collection of handwritten Santa requests from multiple children. Doran Zumbach asks for two guns or a train. Judy seeks a doll house. Mari and a baby. Jimmy Schafer asks for Tinker Toys. Marilyn Kay Stiffler wants a cake mix set. Joanne Arlene Stiffler requests a tricycle. Linda June Eggers and siblings request suitcases, dolls, billfolds. Karen, Laura Lynn, and Karen Ann Uhlenkamp ask for dolls, nurse or doctor sets, and a doll or piano. Dan Hinrichs desires a John Deere tractor and toy tools. David and siblings ask for a toy telephone and other gifts.
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Santa Claus
Doran Zumbach
Judy
Mariyn
Doran Zumbach Coggan
Santa
Karen
Laura Lynn
Mama
Mayor's Corner Reflects on 1954 and Holiday Spirit
A year end message thanks the community for freedom worship and prosperity in 1954. It notes good churches schools hospital and no local hunger while urging heartfelt greetings. A childlike Santa letter asks for toys and personal wishes from Trudy Dickman and Donna Buckner.
Lifetime of virtue and city wishes at Christmas
A holiday message from city employees and councilmen honors a life well lived. They describe a person who found joy, valued beauty, inspired others, and left the world better, extending Christmas and New Year greetings to all.
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Chicago
Aragon Ballroom
Iowa
Congress
Earth
Private William Muller Announces 16-Day Family Visit
Pvt. William Muller RA 17419078 Co A 9034 TU Atlanta Gen Depot Atlanta GA arrived home in Monticello for a 16 day vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Muller. He will return on New Year’s Day at the depot in Atlanta.
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William Muller
Walter Muller
Monticello
Pvt
Atlanta
Georgia
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Appy New
Christian Science Monitor
Wei
Kaye
Seaton
G. M
Casey” Jones
Galen Harms
Chicago Hospitality
Club Congress
Cudahy Packing Co
Methodist Church
Y. P. Plan
Carol
Sandra
Jimmy Schafer
Langworthy
Marilyn Kay Stiffler
Joanne Arlene Stiffler
Linda June Eggers
Karen Ann Uhlenkamp, Coggon
John Deere
Dan Hinrichs
David
Elizabeth
Paul
Philip
Mayor's Corner
Daniel Specht
Donna Buckner
Tum
Anu
Jim Adams
Aida
Norman Miles
B.T.F.N
U.S.S. Princeton
C.V.A
F.P.O
San Francisco
Calif
Lanta Ae
George Schoon
Mrs. Laverne Schoon
Herbert Husman
Richard Rosendahl
Fred Butschi
Geo. C. Schoon Implement Co
Allis-Chalmers
Staner & Reynolds
Farmers Mutual Co-Op
Creamery Company
George Hoult
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