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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
1
Financial editor John W. Beck argues meat prices reflect monetary inflation and government policy. He contends profits in meat packing are modest, costs drive the 23 percent retail markup, and public criticism is unfounded.
A U.S. News & World Report feature argues Stalin seeks to avoid direct war while expanding influence. Geopolitics position Russia atop Eurasia, using satellites to weaken opponents, with the West rearming but lacking a clear strategy. The piece notes shrinking allied blocs and rising global tension.
A humorous column notes coffee lovers prefer hot brews despite heat. It includes anecdotes about Dave Duckler branding calves near Las Vegas New Mexico, a Rotary club chat with a newspaper man, missing shoes cases, a vacation returning Vic Richardson seeking half days, Chicago Sox long game, and a quip on democracy stressing informed opinions.
Nellie Wheeless marked her 90th birthday with a community hall pot luck in Hopkinton on July 19 attended by over a hundred relatives and friends. A two tiered cake from grandchildren stood as centerpiece. son Verne Wheeless acted as toast master, with tributes and music from neighbors and family. Wheeless, born July 19, 1861, long a Hopkinton resident, was a member of the Methodist church and known for knitting and close work.
Charlie Yardlem and family joined 113 others at the Yardlem reunion Sunday at Monmouth Park. Pearl Bickford and Carol Houston attended a family dinner at Merle Bickford’s near Fulton. Mrs. Earl Bickford hosted a ladies shower for her daughter Gloriana who is to wed Joe Putz on Wednesday July 25. Orlie Storlie and family also attended.
Residents recount a busy weekend with overnight guests from Davenport Maquoketa Dubuque and Clinton. Several families hosted relatives including the Hoveys Howell Bickfords and Edwards with trips to Iowa City Monmouth Sterling Galena and Lost Nation. A miscellaneous bridal shower and hospital news are noted among local gatherings.
Thirteen members of the Wayne Master Farmer 4-H club met at the John Husman home. Galen Helgens reported on the Ames 4-H short course trip noting a milk parlor an ice cream factory and bottling area. Jerry Parsons spoke about the Jones county judging tour July 14 and farm hazards.
The Hoag Duster Company in Monticello Iowa is the world’s largest feather duster maker with 47 employees and output rising to 150 000 pounds of turkey feathers annually. The firm ships feather dusters across the United States and abroad while remaining a family business through five generations.
Clarke county seat Osceola will observe its 100th anniversary with a formal celebration planned for August. Organizers expect residents and former officials to attend events highlighting a century of community life and growth.
Stanley Dickinson was killed while playing in a granary when a loose beard fell across his neck pinning him in a cat bin. His three year old sister alerted others but the boy did not regain consciousness. Hoboes may have a new king next year as King Ben refuses re election after last year s Britt convention win.
Eleven year old Doris McClure nearly severed a finger when a jack knife snapped from a whittling stick. The blade cut through bone as doctors work to save the finger.
One year old LeRoy Lensing of Calmar died last week due to strangling after slipping under a high chair tray as his mother briefly left the house. Authorities reported the tragedy as an accidental death with no foul play suspected.
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