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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
5
The piece warns that past summits yielded no concessions and mocks endless negotiating. It cites Churchill on fighting when victory is possible and questions whether leaders should pursue talks at any cost. It invites readers to share their view on the path ahead.
Highlights include seven students joining the National Honor Society, a birthday note from Mamie Eisenhower for Patsy Muller and Mary Ann Vesey, and Claude Appleby elected vice president of the Iowa Fair Managers Association. Also noted are 10 25 and 50 year recaps of local civic, church, and business milestones, including leadership changes, property sales, and community events in Monticello and surrounding towns.
By Mrs. WYOMING Keyston 206 Lodge held a regular meeting and election of officers on Dec 19. Officers elected were George Hansen Jr worshipful master and others.
The Monticello Express appears weekly on Thursdays and is the official newspaper for Monticello and Jones County. Established July 10 1865 it is a member of the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association with advertising services from major agencies. Subscriptions run 4.00 in nearby counties and 5.00 elsewhere in the United States, 4.00 for servicemen worldwide.
Clements area notes report officers elected for O. and S. Lodge and OES with installation set for Jan. 29. Community guests include Naomi Orth home from St Olaf's, and visits by the Wentes and others from Waterloo. Several families share holiday travel, choir members from ISU perform Christmas Festival at the Armory, and JuWomo Club held Dec. 18 with ornament exchange and Yacht games.
J B Planck, chief engineer at Tonemaster Mfg., Peoria, announces a midget ear fitting hearing device. The unit eliminates dangling wires and tubing, with no behind the ear apparatus, and promises full details by mail.
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