16 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1956
Page
1
Luther W. Plattenburger writes from Met. Vernon reflecting on wartime era promises and the costs borne by families. He notes historical leaders and economic shifts from World War I to Korea, contrasts hog profits with young lives, and highlights local schoolchildren and neighbors, urging focus on community and future generations.
The article invites readers to write letters for Your View and explains the page features Their View and Our View. It encourages honest, thoughtful opinions on local subjects and notes many readers submit pieces anonymously for publication.
The article urges Monticello residents to attend city council and school board meetings, noting high turnout for a recent council session and calling for broader public involvement. It compares meetings to a TV show and lists upcoming broadcasts from the Community building and high school building, sponsored by ME.
Farm Bureau leaders defend their stance amid criticism from Farmers Union National Farmers Organization and Congressmen Jen sen and Gross. Jones County Farm Bureau cites an Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman editorial noting major state wide associations oppose government supports and quotas for livestock.
The Monticello Express outlines its status as the official Monticello and Jones County newspaper established in 1865, published weekly on Monday and Thursday, with mailing and postal classifications. It lists advertising representatives and yearly subscription rates by county and region.
The Daily Star Journal notes Philadelphia’s two-year effort to codify ordinances reducing 101 volumes to two. Repeals include prohibitions on bus tles on highways and smoking cigars in parks. It suggests clearer laws aid public respect and cites George Draper on valuing results over excuses.
A long list details weekly church services Sunday school times and minister names for Amber Presbyterian Church Church of the Nazarene First Congregational First Presbyterian Sacred Heart St. Luke's St. John's St. Matthew SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Wayne Zion Luther League events Ash Wednesday items and various religious education offerings across multiple congregations including Monticello and Preston areas with specific pastors and times.
Sunday dinner guests at the Lyle Arduser home in Monticello included Matt Earl and Lloyd Moore of Foxhome Minnesota. In Marshalltown Mr and Mrs Bob Reed and family attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Fred and Mrs Wise, the couple’s aunt and uncle.
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