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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
5
A critique argues that federal aid programs are not free gifts but tax funded. The piece warns that the public will bear the bill after Christmas as aid totals rise to about two billion dollars, an eightyfold increase over two decades. It labels the federal Santa as a US government-facing myth.
Ed and Mrs. Harms of Amber Iowa received Christmas notes and cards from two of their son Ray Harms military superiors. Major letters from Franz H Ross St Col Arty Commanding and M Sgt Harold W Jones express pride in Ray, his adaptability, and good spirits as he continues service. The correspondence reflects thanks and well wishes for Christmas and New Year.
Pfc Ray Harms writes from Wackerheim Germany about maneuvers at Baumholder starting December 9 1951 mud muddy fields and rain two friends from Anamosa remain together Radar and Wire sections rumor of U S homeward march in March 1952 wish to return next summer. He thanks the paper for weekly issues and notes Christmas hosting by Mr and Mrs Miller in Iowa City and Marion Mitchell visiting Des Moines with her ailing mother.
Miss Joyce Oeschger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Oeschger, received a miscellaneous shower at her parents’ home. She will wed William Murray on January second at Sacred Heart church Monticello. Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Sr., Hopkinton, will enter military service January 9.
A local correction states the Castle Grove Mutual Insurance Association was organized forty four years ago not forty. The notice also mentions Mr and Mrs George A Rickels as Christmas day guests in Monticello and a Christmas program by pupils of School No 2 with several parents in attendance.
Local schools and churches held Christmas programs with student performances. Families hosted holiday gatherings in Monticello and surrounding areas as relatives visited from camps in Arkansas and California. Community members, including Irene Wittengle and Bertha Page, are noted for teaching and organizing events.
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