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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
2
Editorial urges Monticello Community high school 1977 graduates to embrace adulthood beyond diploma. It stresses self reliance, hard work, and personal responsibility as they choose paths to college, vocational training, work, or marriage. The piece warns that success requires individual effort and civic duty.
The Monticello community faces alleged plans by the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific Railroad to abandon the local track. Residents urge better news releases and public notices while reflecting on prior service cuts. The letter also praises HF 595 supporters and congratulates graduating seniors.
Nine flags were reported missing after a weekend display on Main and First streets. Rain delayed their removal later in the week, with sightings confirmed by an American Legion spokesman. The theft was reported Tuesday morning to Monticello police.
Published weekly by The Monticello Express in Monticello Iowa serving Jones county since 1965. Advertising reps listed with addresses in Brooklyn and Des Moines. Subscription rates shown for local and national areas plus servicemen rate.
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