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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
5
The Monticello Express notes rising pressure from trucking groups to raise the maximum truck length on Iowa highways from 50 to 60 feet and allow two trailers. Critics warn wider trucks waste highway dollars while supporters cite regional progress and western states standards.
Funeral services were held Wednesday December 21 at the Methodist church in Monmouth for Mrs. Shelby Orris born Marian Menald Orris on March 25 1903 in Bronson Iowa who died December 18. Interment followed at Monmouth Cemetery. Rev Dan Benedict officiated. She married Shelby Orris on August 1 1924 and leaves two sons Robert and Ronald, six grandchildren, two sisters Wilma Mayberry and Charlotte Barry, and a brother Howard.
A fire of unknown origin damaged a double corn crib on the Kirk Griffin farm near Sutton with Wyoming neighbors aiding in saving the barn. Mrs. Leamon Scott begins as Monticello city clerk after Robert Schuetz resigns December 24 1959. Ruth Ann Winkler to wed Robert D. Joy of Cedar Rapids, both engineers at Collins Radio. June wedding planned. First baby born in Delaware county at the Bonerr residence of Hope Kinton. Michael Redmond and Richard Northrup listed. Inductions scheduled in Anamosa. Miss Monticello of 1956 debuted January 3. Freida Moenk to wed William Minnis in Monticello on December 28 at Sacred Heart. Ten years ago notes include Grimes named supervisor of plant facilities, LaVonne Fluckiger buys Emil's Beauty Salon, Majestic Cafe sold, and Rex R. Martinsen completes Air Force basic at Lackland. Various local birthdays and retirements noted. 50 years ago a harvest of ice mentioned with M. J. Gass heading home from Nebraska, after buying a horse.
Rumor says Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson may clash for a third bout on March 20. Critics worry a hard punch could prove deadly for Johansson after recent reports of vulnerability.
Pupils from the Scotch Grove Sunday school presented Christmas devotions and a nativity scene at the Presbyterian church. The event featured recitations, a play Christmas Comes to Hampshire Road, and musical numbers led by the Shibley and Zirkelbach families with teacher supervision.
Published weekly on Thursdays and mailed as second class mail matter under act of 1852. Official Monticello and Jones county newspaper established July 10 1865 with service rates listed for in state and out of state subscribers and servicemen.
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