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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
6
An exchange newspaper editorial frames President Kennedy as a housewife and Republicans as the husband to critique US deficits. It notes Uncle Sam’s debts exceed three times income with high interest, arguing the GOP seeks fiscal sanity against deficit financing. The piece asks readers to judge truth versus fiction.
A speaker argues the Medicare debate is a nationwide question for all Americans not a fight between the President and doctors. The goal is to inform voters with facts and clear perspective as they decide which medical system to adopt for future generations.
The article argues Castro plans to return medium farms to owners to ease Cuba's food crisis, viewing it as a retreat similar to Lenin's in 1920s Russia and criticizing communism's inefficiency versus private incentives. It contrasts Stalin Mao Khrushchev and Mao Tse tung with ideas of private farming.
A lighthearted column asks if there are only three hair styles for men: parted, unparted, and departed, riffing on old postcard jokes and fashion quirks. The piece playful delves into style distinctions with a wink.
Two new flags a Christian flag and the American flag were presented to Peniel Presbyterian Church Sunday by the Deischer Cramer and Reade families in memory of Forrest Deischer and Fred Cramer. The event followed by a series of Memorial Day visits and dinners across area households.
Joleen Von Spreecken entertained several schoolmates on her eighth birthday May 24 at the park in Center Jet. Guests included Linda Streeper Donna Gray Jeraldine Calloway Sharon Antons Peggy Thompson and her sisters Shelia and Brenda. May 26 Gladys McNeilly left to visit family in Shenandoah and attend her grandson Johns high school graduation. Janet and Darlene hosted a reception for Ron and Regina after graduation at the Floyd Rogers home with nearby families in attendance. Multiple visits and meals noted among local residents across Center Jet and surrounding towns. Linda Stahlberg recuperating after a tonsillectomy. Garden club iris tour in Dubuque. Memorial Day gatherings referenced with Delmar residence hosting.
Mr and Mrs Henry Prull and Helen joined Mr and Mrs Dick Prull for Wednesday supper at the Prull home in rural Ryan. Sunday evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Arnold Turnis.
Published weekly on Thursday and mailed as second class post. Official Monticello and Jones county newspaper established 1865. Memberships include Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association. Subscription rates: $4 in local counties, $5 nationwide, servicemen $4 worldwide. Advertising services listed with Chicago and Des Moines bureaus.
Mrs John Prult and family hosted visitors from Maynard and Dyersville. Several relatives and friends stopped by in Cascade Elgin Worthington and nearby towns. Allen White and Jean Baum were honored at a St Pauls Worthington high school graduation reception.
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