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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
1
From The Iowa Taxpayer Jan 3 1949 the writer argues that lawmakers will repeal the bonus act approved by voters and fund scheduled benefits from the general fund. The plan aims to avoid a property levy and uses 85 million dollars, with prospects for replacing the measure with future legislative steps and potential impact on the permanent school fund.
The Express reprints a year end letter from Bennett Spanner Co Chicago noting war jitters and political confusion. It argues America will return to its traditions and freedoms as Europe heals and England sheds socialism predicting Russia cleanses itself of dictatorship.
Center Junction 4 H club held a Christmas party at the Hinrichsen home with nine members and two leaders. Several upcoming events are listed including a county party on January 22 at the Center Junction school gym. Church groups, hospitality, and local move announcements fill a wide portion of the report alongside personal notices of travel, illness, and family milestones.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Grant spent Sunday at Ray Kirby’s home with Mrs. R. F. Lahey visiting Mrs. Leo Kane. Egger family hosted New Year’s dinner at Nelson Freese’s. Kuriger and Wilson visits reported among several weekend gatherings across Montmorency area.
Jones County Superintendent Joseph Beavo outlines background on Chapter 275 reforms and county goals for restructuring 70 districts in Jones County to improve education while avoiding past consolidation pitfalls. Also notes a two year old Linda Matthiesen from Emmetsburg with a broken leg after a fall.
Column reflects on Waverly and Oelwein basketball history, noting Waverly’s 50 21 victory last Thursday after a prior state tournament loss ten months earlier. It weaves in humorous anecdotes about sports zanies and several coach quotes, highlighting basketball personalities and rivalries.
A humorous local column notes a family relying on a large Christmas candle after forgetting matches. It reports quirky anecdotes from Monticello about New Year romance, leap year misunderstandings, and a joke about a national travel fund for an NEA trip. The piece also mentions 4-H Texas visits and a misprinted photo section.
A Cedar Rapids department store offers a courtesy view of a photo supposedly showing the "meanest man in the world." Plans by two local young men to arrange the stunt may fail, potentially turning into a lighthearted joke unless the victim is affected.
Reprint of items from Express issues 1899 1924 and 1939 covers diverse local items. Bates a convict recaptured from Anamosa jail. Injured boy Schaeffer shot while hunting. Prof Dayton spiritualist show at Monticello Opera House. Kempf sends southern possum. Telephone line to connect nurseries. Miss Schneider corset agent travels. Sleighing mild then snow foretold. Millington Carpenter quarantined with smallpox. Jones County Bar officers elected. First 1939 baby born in hospital. Heiserman takes judicial bench. New year brings new local officials and marriage licenses.
Iowa State College economist H B Howell analyzes the 1948 Revenue Act noting three changes. The law lowers individual taxes through rate cuts and higher exemptions and allows husbands and wives to divide their combined income for joint returns. It does not alter net profit calculations.
Howell notes joint returns often best unless high medical bills or unusual expenses. farmers with a January 1 business year must file by January 15 or estimate tax and pay the amount by that date. Two copies of forms are available at post offices or banks from the Collector of Internal Revenue. one for records. Mink farmer Clarence Kastler reports about 19 mink dead worth roughly 800 dollars after a five year old boy admitted he released them to be killed by a pet dog.
A consent petition in Jones County Iowa seeks to establish a 66 foot wide highway starting at the center of Section 9 T36N R6W, east and north to intersect Primary Road No 38 and County Road, ending near Primary Road No 161. It passes land owned by multiple residents and estates, with objections or damages due by March 1 1949.
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