15 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1956
Page
1
Guest editorial urges practice of peace beyond speeches. It recalls Veterans Day ceremonies and Arlington National Cemetery, stresses three internal enemies disease illiteracy and heart indifference, and calls for spiritual awakening and active peace efforts worldwide.
The Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association director lauds Jones County volunteers for a summer 1954 mass testing program. Volunteers logged over 8,200 hours aiding pre registrations and clerical work, with county nurse Marion Serbousek organizing the effort. The survey, praised for its value to TB research, received nationwide publicity as Christmas seals go on sale.
Their View argues that Clarksburg is not unique in municipal struggles and that critics offer excuses rather than solutions. The piece challenges career cynics to stop complaining and start working for a better city, highlighting common blame games about money, unions, and geography.
Ninety percent of eligible voters cast ballots on Tuesday November 6 with 163 ballots counted 96 Republicans 65 Democrats and two spoiled. Weekend visitors and local social notes follow with several listed families and a hospital transport for Floyd Darrow.
Miss Frane Earhart of Dubuque visited Hopkinton and stayed with Mrs. Addie Reed. Walter Johnson Sr. celebrated his 9th birthday as Cub Scouts Den 1 gathered at the Johnson home Monday evening. Dale Wheeless of Clinton joined Mrs. Minnie Wheeless for a weekend visit.
The Monticello Express is the official Monticello and Jones county newspaper established July 10, 1866. It is published weekly on Monday and Thursday and distributed as second class mail in Iowa. Advertising reps cover Illinois and Iowa markets and annual subscriptions vary by county.
Mrs. Andy Loop returns from Wasco Illinois after a week with the Willis Johnson family. Gene Cross Roger and Pamela visit M S Cross home in Waterloo and Leonard Miller home in Cedar Falls. Elsie and Dora Winch spend weekend in Dallas Center visiting Harvey and Mrs Tullis. Mrs. Bertha File and R E Lux receive hospital care in Monticello. Cedar Rapids guests stay with Mrs Esther Neil.
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