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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1955
Page
1
A reminiscence contrasts two youths with a toy hatchet scene at a Niagara Falls doorstep and a vivid summer memory of a mysterious man. The narrator recalls a frequent early riser with a cluttered home and odd habits who died earlier this year, capturing a portrait of eccentric humanity.
Kenneth L Harms was promoted to seaman while serving aboard the light cruiser U S S Manchester on June 6. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Harms of Monticello and attended Sacred Heart high school before entering the service.
Robert Reed, Monticello high school instructor, was installed as church school superintendent at the First Presbyterian Church during worship Sunday morning June 26. Reed succeeds Mrs Harold Wilcox who served about six years. Reverend W Russell Hunter officiated the installation.
In a reflective piece by J Curtis Grigg the author shares old wisdom from his grandfather about trust and temptation. He recounts a fishing trip near Delhi describing a large northern pike and the elusive lure of the big catch while noting the local water spots and the hope of a successful bite.
About 50 relatives friends and neighbors gathered at the Raymond Poppe home Monday evening June 20 to celebrate his birthday. The event featured card games visits and refreshments with family and local neighbors in attendance.
Montticello residents Mrs. Kesterne Yeager and others from Cedar Rapids called on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Aldrich.
The Monticello Express announces weekly publication on Monday and Thursday. It is the official newspaper for Monticello and Jones County, established July 10, 1865, with mail designation as second class. Subscriptions run $4.50 in local counties and $5.50 elsewhere.
A fisherman recounts meeting a friend who bragged about a 12 to 15 pound smallmouth and another claim of a 20 pound northern pike seen in shallow water. The tale builds as they return to the spot hoping to lure the giant with minnows and live bait.
Kyle Alden Sutton sustained a broken hand when his tractor veered into a ditch causing the wheel to strike him. He is in a cast and recovering.
Twenty three Monticello Boy Scouts completed a week at Camp Waubeek near Central City. On Wednesday 36 Monticello Cub Scouts three den chiefs and 17 adults visited the camp to acquaint Cubs with the site and program. Parents were invited to visit Thursday evening for troop skits and stunts. A Saturday ceremony recognized Scouts and troops for accomplishments.
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