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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
1
The piece argues for recall and new elections sparked by dissatisfaction with the Cedar Rapids mayor and his leadership. It criticizes tax proposals and calls for nonpartisan unity, urging citizens to push for government shakeup and nationwide cooperation to counter outside pressure.
The editor notes two community requests to air the full city hall deal. Investigations reveal no state or federal tax liability and progress toward recovering city funds from the bonding company. County attorney and courts will decide further action, with the public kept informed through patience and sworn affidavits.
A reader note recalls neighbor Char Podhaski as a light on electric bills and summer warmth near the 4th of July. The column also shows family updates John Charles and 7‑month‑old Mary Ann, plus light Almanac jokes and a Rotary cigar box anecdote.
A Monticello Iowa letter to the editor praises a growing community of homeowners who help each other. Neighbors of varied professions share time and effort to build homes, forming harmony across religions and nationalities. The writer credits mutual respect and “Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself” as the secret to a thriving neighborhood.
The public library received nine new mystery novels including One Eyed Witness by E S Gardner The House in the Forest by M Cumberland Deadly Ditto by Christopher Hale Fountain of Death by Hugh L Nelson The Milk Maids Millions by Hugh Austin The Three Fears by Jonathan Stagge Dangerous by Nature by Manning Coles Time for Tea by John Coates Blood Will Tell by George Bagby The doctor Has a Family by Evelyn Barkins also new western Montana Here I Be by Dan Cushman and other illustrated works for children and youths.
Rev. Robert V. Gildner of St Luke's Methodist Church announces a series of sermons on the Ten Commandments spanning January through May. Subjects include Are We Trying to Be Greater Than God and Bearing Good News with special Laymen's Sunday and National Family Week observance.
Bruce Barton argues against Universal Military Training urging full debate and warning of loss of thinking freedom. He cites WWII nurse drafts and military inefficiency, challenging UMT as moral definition and policy, while noting proponents see defense and moral fiber in UMT. Monticello Express reference included.
Over 50 men attended a Peniel chapel meeting where a charter was granted by the National Men's Presbyterian council. Represented churches included Monticello Hopkinton and Center Junction. Officers named include President Delmar King Vice President W F Marsh and Secretary Richard Skelley.
Publication details for the estate of Alma K. Doxsee as executrix Mrs. Alma K. Doxsee. Notice appears in the Monticello Express with mailing and post office information. Subscription listings and advertising representatives are included for the Monticello area and surrounding regions.
A local fire started when a man fell asleep while smoking in bed in Ryan. Donald Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson, is in McDonald hospital with a bad cold.
John Sandbach son of Rev and Mrs Oswald Sandbach was awarded the Toppy Tull scholarship from eight Cornell alumni. Dr Clyde Tull presented the award based on scholarship character and a hunch. Sandbach active in Cornell journalism English club Cor nellian staff writer of a weekly column. He is married with a five month old daughter Kathleen.
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