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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
2
The town debates a proposed street improvement plan led by the Mayor and City Council. A Friday 7:30 p.m. hearing in the Community Building invites strong public support and cross section input before bids and contracts.
The piece argues that not only Congress and the Administration but also the American people must share responsibility for cutting government waste. It urges chambers of commerce and civic groups to demand real economy and persuade officials that constituents want a leaner federal budget.
A Monticello diary recalls a packed Sunday with care for Mary Ann, church visits, a circus troupe setting up, a big family dinner, and multiple outings with the Hosfords. Observations note crowd size at the park, a near record turnout around the monkey cage, and baseball fans filling bleachers as warmer weather returns.
A letter from Paul C Williamson of the Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association urges Monticello Express to continue promoting the mass X-ray case finding program. He notes Jones county death rate from tuberculosis in 1949 and estimates 18 unknown cases, urging ongoing community participation for early detection and health.
Iowa officials push to curb liquor by the drink with tighter store controls and permit screening. Attorney general urges county secrecy on beer permits as liquor commission orders stricter sale scrutiny statewide. The piece also notes school district reorganization rules and local government law briefs.
The Monticello Business and Professional Women’s club held the annual out-of-town dinner Thursday June 7 at Swiss Valley chalet near Dubuque. Installation followed reports from Kathryn Loop Emma Heiken Emma Stadtmueller and Caroline Heiken with Augusta Melsha presiding.
A Monticello businessman reports irritation at telephone delays caused by operators. The typical remedy of jiggling the receiver hook to obtain a number is described as irritating to staff. One man tried it for a while before an acid voiced operator finally took his number and said the jiggle helped that time.
Susan FE Stuhler of Monticello earns a bachelor of science degree at the University of Wisconsin commencement in Madison. About 3 000 graduates. 2 100 bachelor degrees and 900 higher degrees awarded. Nearly 1 500 veterans and 1 000 married. Total degrees at Wisconsin state university surpass 91 000 in 102 years.
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