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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
1
A Rotarian article notes two veteran journalists launching a news agency that filters global coverage to highlight the good in life. They warn most outlets focus on negative events and urge broader adoption of positive reporting by papers, magazines, and broadcasters.
The Maquoketa Community Press argues taxes are at a danger point with state local and federal taxes near sixty billion dollars representing over a quarter of the national income. It questions corporate tax pass through to consumers and cites Swift and Co. figures to illustrate taxes consumed versus shareholder returns.
Churches across Monticello publish service times programs and notices for Lent Holy Week and civic gatherings. Sacred Heart Lutherans St Johns First Methodist First Congregational and First Presbyterian provide mass times Sunday school confirmations youth groups choir plans Ladies Aid anniversaries and speaker events with dates and times through February 23 and beyond.
The notice lists annual subscription prices: $2.50 per year for Jones Linn Delaware and Dubuque counties. All other counties outside these areas are $3.00 per year.
Monticello high school saxophone sextet and woodwind quintet to perform at Maquoketa woodwind clinic conducted by renowned instructor George Walm. Ensemble members include Marjorie Luett Betty Bebee Elnora Schoon Marilyn Miller Janice Gottleaber Noel Henderson Roma Hoult Nancy Schneider Lavonne Fluckiger Karl Berends Miriam Young. Social Welfare Board of Jones County conducted February 9 inspection tour of Center Junction nursing home led by Harm J Dirks chair and members Meda Bowdish Lee Crain Nellie G Rummel.
Police from Council Bluffs and the state patrol teamed to locate a missing Red Oak taxi driver Jack Hendrickson and his cab after he failed to return from a trip with a friend and two passengers. The taxi and occupants were found outside a Council Bluffs tavern.
Monticello editor thanks business community for cooperation during a slow week. Jim Rose's farewell from the Express is noted, with reader goodwill and support for local sports coverage. Thomas Newt Newt, Monticello’s baker, is profiled with daily output and event feats. LeClaire tightens alcohol permits. Doxsee of Redwood City is named outstanding citizen in a major Chamber fete.
Mr and Mrs Walter Heath and Mr and Mrs Rhinehart Coden traveled to Cedar Rapids last week on Tuesday. Paul Buol of Dubuque visited the Len Buol home. Mrs Frank Schneiter spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her sister and brother in Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs George Allen visited Cedar Rapids last Wednesday. Johnny Bohlken, son of Mr and Mrs George Bohlken, is ill in Monticello hospital after an appendectomy last Saturday.
A brief ad note urges shoppers to buy from advertised stores claiming the best buys. It highlights promotional offers and price competitiveness in local retail listings.
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