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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
2
A reader supplied meditation on time as 86 400 seconds daily and 18 million minutes of life for a 35 year old. It warns against reckless driving and wasted minutes, urging wise use of health happiness and success with present investments.
The letter notes many groups beyond Rotary and Lions aid the AFL program in Monticello, including Monticello Community School, Monticello Alumni Association, VFW, American Legion, and Alpha 30. It praises host families and volunteers who contribute time and money through bake sales and rummage sales to keep the program running.
A new Monticello resident and veteran describing a June 13 incident along First Street protests flags mounted on lamp posts during a storm after dark. He asserts the display degraded the flag and violated flying rules, expressing pride in the U.S. and concern for proper flag etiquette.
The Adult Sunday School class of United Church of Monticello thanks participants in the city-wide cleanup. Gratitude extended to those who painted sidewalk trash receptacles and McNeill's Hardware for paint donations. Appreciation for newspaper city government and service organizations. Hope for continued community cleanliness.
To the Editor, the writer highlights the American Red Cross as a long standing symbol of volunteerism since its inception 95 years ago. Local leadership remains volunteer directed, yet funds are needed to cover program expenses beyond governance. Two programs earn particular emphasis for financial support.
Parking confusion on Grand street between Cedar and Sycamore prompts officials to repaint parallel lines. Residents condemn fountain vandalism at Monticello and celebrate hospital lab upgrades worth 5000 dollars. A public annexation hearing drew 125 attendees, and a new 50 by 100 foot fire station is nearing completion on South Street.
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