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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1954
Page
1
Voters in Monticello face a simple school board vote with two incumbents seeking reelection and a newcomer on the ballot. The piece argues turnout is warranted by civic duty and the desire for choice, noting the district’s solid reputation and smooth operation as justification for participation.
Harper's Magazine excerpt summarizes a Library of Congress study requested by Representative Merrill showing that foreign trade underpins Evansville Indiana’s economy. Agriculture, manufacturing, and rail and bank sectors rely on exports and imports, with significant shares from dairy, meat, farm machinery, refrigerators, and autos.
The article urges universal participation in the American Red Cross stressing that collective small contributions save lives and provide emergency aid. It highlights the organization’s congress charter and decades of service aiding disaster victims servicemen families and hospital patients.
Cuero Texas urges faster mail deliveries with multiple daily deposits. Waldoboro Maine cites a Grand Jury criticizing union officials for weapons and bodyguards. Dawson Minnesota praises Eisenhower and distrusts government overreach. Lake Placid New York quotes Raymond Moley on government in business as unnecessary and wasteful.
Between March 1 and 15 Americans will hear about the IGHUGS campaign meant to raise awareness that taxes take 32 cents of every dollar earned. The effort is led by the Farm City Conference Board with members from farm groups, industry, and associations including the National Grange and Kiwanis.
The report notes 95,000 accidental deaths nationwide with traffic accidents the leading killer at 38,000 and 9,600,000 injured. Economic loss exceeds 9.0 billion dollars. National Safety Council president calls the waste avoidable and disgraceful.
A Monticello weekly column notes National Peanut Week and National Save Your Vision Week, along with light commentary on TV shows Candidly recounts a Africa hunting story from The Pocketbook and a coffee price debate. Local grocery shifts favor larger urban chains amid store closures and price promotions. Harold Overholt and Mrs. Alice Overholt visit Clinton relatives for Sunday dinner.
A raucous reminiscence blends free verse poetry and hunting lore. The author recalls relatives, sketches the rise of free verse, and shares a Beaver trapping diary with details on beaver species, size, burrows, and tail soup. The voice mixes humor, memory, and rustic curiosity about nature and poetry.
Monticello Express lists Wilbur K. Doxsee as publisher and W K Doxsee as editor with M E Messersmith advertising manager and Victor Richardson foreman. It notes publication on Monday and Thursday, mail class, association memberships, advertising services, and subscription rates by county and state.
The Acel Topping family relocates from the Dillon Stickley to the Mrs Efla Scroggie farm once held by Ronald Hanna. Hanna family now occupies the Alden Traden purchased farm. Marvin Doden moves to former Fedderson farm south of Onslow. Isaac Schnipp moves to Mrs Elizabeth Orr farm vacated by Louis Bodenhofer. Mrs Laura Preston of Maquoketa visits Mrs Fannie Hicks and Mrs Alice Overholt, calls on Nettie Alberry. Town Teachers-Cornell game attendance listed. Funeral for Mrs Belle Dodson attended by family. Legion Auxiliary supper at Wyoming. Dillon Stickley hosts collaborative dinner and pinochle. Rev George Tjaden presents Indian mission films in Monticello. Sunday guests at Mrs Elizabeth Orr’s include Frank French and Yhael Chesley. Paulsen family visits from Camp Leonard Wood and Fort Sill.
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