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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1961

Page

6

Snoopin' through CLEM'S POST CARDS

A fragment notes there are over 6,000 bank employees in Iowa with six deemed dishonest, about 1 in 1000. The voice of a depositor remarks on odds and mentions “All of the Feople of” as context begins.

Iowa Clem Liddy I. C. Musgrove R. J. Reth Sen Madsen Motor Company Monticello Edgar A. Hubbard The Methodist Episcopal Church Anaamosa Iowa City

Brotherhood Week questioned by Illinois clergyman

A Urbana pastor denounces Brotherhood Week as a sign of societal illness and racism. He argues the observance won’t fix prejudice and urges instead constructive dialogue recognizing all people as children of God. The op-ed quotes a Chicago columnist and contrasts hopeful unity with fatalistic rejection.

Urbana Ill Chicago

The Blunderbuss Labor Strike Weapon

The piece argues that strikes threaten the U.S. economy and public welfare. It cites a New York tugboat workers disruption and a wildcat airline strike as examples, comparing labor strife to war in geopolitics and warning of a shift away from prior labor norms under Samuel Gompers era.

New York Samuel Gompers

Open Minded U N Tilt Faces Red China Policy Shift

The piece notes a shift in State Department tone toward admitting Red China to the United Nations, citing Adlai Stevenson and a “Committee of One Million” with many Kennedy allies. It highlights Sen. Paul H. Douglas on the stationery and calls the shift from firmness to open mindedness a tough path for the President.

State Department U.N Adlai Stevenson Kennedy Mittee Paul H. Douglas Ofllinois Red China

Monticello Sees New Drive-thru Mail Box and Local News

A curbside mail collection box outside Monticello post office offers seat pickup for drivers. Wyoming Mutual Telephone contemplates a dial system at a stockholders meeting. The Community Conservation league criticizes the sewage plant shutdown. Monticello’s speech squad advances to the district meet. The Monticello State Bank Farm Dept receives praise from Cappers Farmer. Ten years ago, five dogs vanished amid odd symptoms triggering police and sheriff probes led by Boyd Shannon.

Monticello Post Office Monticello Community Conservation League Monticello State Bank Robert Patten Cappers Farmer Boyd Shannon

Monticello News Briefs Highlight Local Appointments and Happenings

Walter Brainerd named fund raising chairman for Jones county cancer control program succeeding C. J. Nemmers. Monticello engages Mildred Rieniers to wed Harvey Hinrichs at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Also reports on staff changes at Madsen Motor, water bill cancellations, and community events including anniversaries, marriages, and local travel notes.

Monticello Iowa High School Athletic Association Carl Christian Walter Brainerd Jones County C. J. Nemmers Ana Mosa Gerhard Rieniers Mildred

Local Social Notes Highlight Family Gatherings and Visits

Iowa City residents hosted and visited relatives from nearby towns in extended weekend gatherings. Celebrations included a 47th wedding anniversary at the Finkenbinder home in Wyoming and multiple birthday, housecleaning, and club events.

Bill Bulgren Iowa City Harley Bulgren Clarence Huston William Finkenbinder Wyoming Neal Paulsen Happy Homemaker's Club

Local Family Gatherings Reported Across Eberhart Area

Bran don and Kay Satchett hosted Sunday dinner guests in Eberhart for the Priebe family of Bran don. Ernest Landis visited in the Eberhart home in the afternoon. Weekend guests stayed with Bert King. Ed Siebels hosted a Sunday dinner honoring son Kenneth on his ninth birthday with other guests present.

Emil, Paulsen Ronald Paulsen John E. Paulsen Paul Chisman Monticello Birdena Allen Nick Mead Center Junction John Petersen Howard Remington Anamosa Carol Ann Remington Maria Ann Ronald Remington Dora Remington Olin LeRoy Petersen Davenport Myron French Wyoming Olin Wednes Kahnie Hubbard Patricia Muller Janet Eberhart Jane Heiken Donna Lubben Castle Grove Linda Stahlberg Marvin Stahlberg Louis Hetken Jane Karen King Cathy Summers Kay Satchett Center Point Clarence Eberhart Wayne King Lloyd King Lone Tree Bert King Clifford Priebe Brandon Ernest Landis Eberhart Ed Siebels Kenneth

Monticello Express Newspaper Details and Rates

The Monticello Express is the weekly Monticello Iowa newspaper established July 10 1865. It is the official paper of Monticello and Jones County with second class mail status and post office entry under the 1852 act. Subscriptions run 4.00 in local counties 5.00 elsewhere and 4.00 for servicemen worldwide.

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