08 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1962
Page
1
The President advocates a new Department of Urban Affairs via executive order amid House Rules Committee stalemate. A respected New York City Black appointee is promised to sway urban and Black voters. Critics question real need and warn of expanding government.
A report notes a shift toward conservatism on U S college campuses, contrasting with past liberal stances. Rep Charles Halleck argues students once praised deficits in 1935. today they oppose government spending that leaves debt to them.
The article records a Mission tea at Wayne Lutheran Church on February 26 hosted by Wayne Zion Lutheran Women. It lists attendees and relations among the Siebels, Jansen, Engelbart, and Herren families, plus birthdays, anniversaries, visits to Rochester, and a community potluck at Amber schoolhouse with multiple local families attending.
The text lists multiple Bible study sessions led by women, including Mrs. John Petersen, Elizabeth Wednesday, Ruth Wednesday, Mrs. Harlan Jacobson, Mrs. Herman Brunscheen, Mary Rebecca Tuesday, and Adra Lane, with activity taking place at homes of Mrs. Elmer Storm, Mrs. John Holub, Mrs. Clifford Dirks, and others.
Local residents referenced include Engelbart and Dirks families and others in Monticello and Oxford Junction. Church services and World Day of Prayer planned for March 9 with multiple congregations participating. Red Cross charity drive committees listed and local Red Cross aid and swimming lessons noted. Airman Dennis Kelley visiting Oxford Junction before transfer near St. Louis.
A calendar of events across Monticello and Anamosa lists meetings and activities from March 9 to March 15 including World Day of Prayer at Evangelical & Reformed church Monticello, Lions minstrel in Midland, Rotary, Lion’s, Pythian Sisters, and city council sessions. Also notes a South Wapsie Workers meeting and a March 1 birth at Jackson County Hospital Maquoketa.
Wyoming and Ames residents Mr. and Mrs. George Dusanek marked their 25th wedding anniversary on February 25, after a February 24, 1937 marriage. Their son John recently completed four years in the Air Force and began farming March 1. relatives joined a dinner at the Dusanek home along with other area families. Circle meetings for Zion American Lutheran Church were held midweek with Bible leaders named for Esther Martha Rachel Hannah and other circles.
The Monticello Express is the official Monticello and Jones county newspaper established July 10 1865. It is published weekly on Thursdays and distributed by mail as second class matter from Monticello Iowa with subscription rates listed for local and national destinations. It is a member of the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association with advertising services through major providers.
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