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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
5
The piece celebrates Iowa declared Dairy Month, noting the state's dairy strength with third place rankings in creamery butter and whole milk production. It highlights 599 firms in Iowa processing dairy products and describes campaigns in Express area stores with banners and displays.
Thomas L. Stokes argues that campaign contributions shape first session priorities of the 84th Congress. He notes the push to exempt natural gas producers from FPC regulation ahead of school funding, highlighting Texas leaders Rayburn and LBJ and the role of oil and gas interests across party lines. The piece questions whether big donors overpower ordinary citizens and education priorities.
The Southeast Missourian notes that rural post offices in Cape County and nearby areas have shuttered over the years as the postal system trims costs. Improved roads and changing times reduce the need for isolated crossroads offices, with about 20,000 closures in 50 years. The piece reflects on loss of a rural landmark as progress continues.
The piece warns daily irritations erode self control and home front unity. It argues saboteurs whisper laziness and division, urging steadfast character to resist self pity and prejudice. It cites quotes on resilience from Old Colony Memorial and The Nation's Agriculture and Oscar Wilde.
Josephine Kehoe hosted a bridal shower for Colleen Powers on June 2 at her home, with guests Nella Hoffman Caroline Heiken Hansetta Nagel Joyce Clark Carol Benson Carol Reuter Judy Ferring Jean Hughes Agnes Grant Aretha Powers and Mrs Joseph Powers. Attendees gifting but absent were Mildred Hucker Irma Adix Shirlee Lubben Janet Hinrichs and Lorena Donovan.
Lutheran churches Wayne Z ion St Matthew and St Peter and Paul will send delegates to the Iowa district American Lutheran church meeting at Wartburg College Waverly in June 2023. The event opens at St Pauls Lutheran Waverly with Dr H W Siefkes preaching and notes anniversary plans and merger preparation. The Iowa district includes 178 congregations 79 866 baptized members 24 007 Sunday school enrollees and funded over 344 000 for mission work last year.
Monticello residents Mrs. Zena Rickely and her son Donald returned from visiting Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rickels in Warrick Virginia. Sunday dinner guests at Robert Appleby included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schnittjer of Delhi Lester Appleby of Earlville and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Friesenger plus family of West Union.
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