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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
1
A letter argues the 44 billion dollar federal budget is excessive with defense consuming 34 percent. It urges citizens in Jones county to convene a town meeting to question spending, demand responsive Congressmen, and protect local economies from costly war preparations.
A Monticello column shares personal reflections on church sermons and aging, mentions a wife’s observation of two new Fords seen from a second-floor apartment, and recalls a party relay on toy tricycles. It notes town pride, local business energy, and a forthcoming basketball game against Marion.
Cascade notes visit by Miss Kate Maurice and Mrs Wis. Local measles affect school start with decent turnout. Bates cousins back from New York report fine time. Local corn purchases and post office receipts compare with prior year. Multiple marriages and local society events listed. Extreme cold sweeps, plus a golden wedding and a barn fire incident in Langworthy.
Castile Grove residents Fred Caspers plan a multi day trip to Arena. Miss Mayme Crilley is hospitalized after major surgery. Paul Fleming of Boulder township involved in Cedar Rapids court matter. Lester Brahlberg visits grandparents in Buck Creek. Hosford family attends Monticello Manchester basketball game. Local residents visit in Wyo ming and Central City. Peniel chapel considers basement improvements. Clarence Eberhart and relatives host visitors. Clarence Knipper sale attracts large crowd with good prices. Oscar Tustlebe of Cedar Falls reports long farm sale career and high volume. A Forest City pet squirrel entertains owners with house antics and notable quotable line.
The Iowa General Assembly convenes with Gus T. Kuster of Griswald elected speaker of the House. Senator Richard V. Leo of Dysart becomes president pro tempore and William Kruse of Charles City speaker pro tem. Leo Zithon of Fertile and Harry Weichman of Newhall named floor leaders as budget questions dominate early business. The session faces record 1949 50 budgets and debates over income tax food tax and school funding. The new bonus program for World War II veterans awaits funding and processing rules.
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