12 Oct 1961
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1961
Page
1
Explains radioactive fallout from nuclear explosions and how it spreads. Emphasizes unseen danger, importance of distance and time, and that most fallout decays but remains deadly near a nuclear attack. Includes a calendar of local Oct 17 18 19 events and community activities.
Local church listings detail schedules for congregations across multiple faiths. Notable entries include First Congregational Rev A Morris Lotte with Sunday school at 9 15 a m and service at 10 30 a m, and St Matthew Lutheran Rev J P Willms with confirmation instructions and worship at 10 a m.
Jones County Iowa Board of Supervisors adopts the 1961 budget estimate and taxes, fixes George Wood’s salary at 4800 dollars, and approves additional tax levies for poor fund and general fund. Meetings noted adjournments and a condemnation hearing for Gabriel E Ward with appraisers’ report.
Joan Marr was installed as worthy advisor of Rain bow Girls Oct 1 with officers including Carol Balichek Hope Candice Hronik recorder Francine Hronik as installing officer. Other items note Oct 2 meeting O E S, Friendship night planned Oct 13 with invited chapters, and Home Arts Club meeting Oct 3 with guests.
Local notes describe countless weekend visits among families in Clarence Clinton Monticello and Walker with names such as Haynes Utley Moulton Broadrich King Saunders Bacon Supple and Kehoe. A contrasting nuclear survival feature outlines steps to protect families cost estimates and community preparedness with event listings through October 16.
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