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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1962
Page
5
A reflective essay argues modern progress has produced gadget dependency and weaker survival instincts. It cites primitive humanity as better at starting from scratch and urges mental and spiritual conditioning to endure any nuclear outcome, beyond shelters and stockpiles. It emphasizes prevention of war and collective resolve to keep going.
The Iowa native and former state law graduate was famed for courtroom wins that looked magical. Posthumous analysis reveals his success came from intense preparation and strategic case-building behind the scenes.
A look at Anna Mary Robertson Moses known as Grandma Moses who painted in her seventies and continued for about twenty five years. Her long life and prolific output made her a remarkable artist whose works are easily recognizable and admired for abstract beauty.
Richard Wilson of Cowles Publications argues the 1960s missile and bomber gaps were overstated fears. He notes strong current U S strength and says Symington is quiet on the issue. He urges memory of the illusion as elections approach.
A quirky note from Mrs. Patent Office Washington describes a deodorant that makes a person disappear and introduces a bottomless sprinkling can for watering artificial flowers.
A snapshot of Monticello area events lists baby Dennis Driscoll born near Bernard, engagements and marriages, a first annual Dirty Shirt sale at Shaffer's, Masonic and DeMolay progress, twin births in Monticello, and school reopens after roads clear from snow. Also notes past milestones from 9, 10, 25, and 50 years ago including local business moves, prizes, and community races.
Hopkinton residents attend funeral services for Albert L Brown in Central City. The Old Mill Site near the Maquoketa River is slated for park development by the Conservation Commission with local donations. Local families relocate, medical checkups are noted, and holiday guest reports from Hopkinton and Delaware County appear throughout this community brief.
Mon ticello Community Schools publish hot lunch menus for next week. Monday January 22 barbecue beef on bun buttered corn relish cherry sauce milk. Tuesday January 23 scalloped potatoes and ham egg salad sandwich peaches brownies milk. Wednesday January 24 Spanish rice cheese slice buttered peas celery sticks bread and butter cake milk. Thursday January 25 turkey and noodles cheese green beans apple crisp bread and butter milk. Friday January 26 tuna salad sandwich pickles corn carrot sticks ice cream milk.
Following a holiday vacation Mrs Gibbs and her daughter Vicki traveled with her parents Mr and Mrs L A Gibbs. Anna Tibbits 86 recuperates at Ed Fass home near Sand Springs after a fall with improved condition. Walter Richardson and Mrs Ratcliff visited the Walter McCorkele home on Saturday.
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