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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1964
Page
5
The fragment suggests Democrats would sacrifice Thurmond, with Morse as a close second choice, reflecting a critical view of Senate politics in Washington D C.
The Monticello Express reflects on an unsigned letter challenging publication. The editor explains policy requires signed letters, with space to edit longer pieces, and notes anonymous submissions risk libel.
The piece contrasts Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater on race and civil rights. It notes Johnson opposed equal rights in past roll calls and suggests a potential reversal, while praising Goldwater’s long record of racial fairness and lack of public blemish.
About 50 people attended a Center Jct Royal Rustlers 4 H potluck at the Presbyterian church with numerous local families listed. Attendees from the area joined in a fall Presbyterial society meeting in Miles on Oct 5.
The WSCS of the Oxford Junction Methodist church approved plans for a chicken kolache supper on October 10. Other notes included a self denial prayer meeting set for October 23 with Mrs. Hutbregtse as guest speaker, and various reports and upcoming committee activities.
Mrs John Wright joined a Country club house party in Monticello with several hostesses all guests attended. The Wrights recently moved into a new home from the Leamon Scott family. Esther Sinclair spoke at the rural correspondents annual dinner hosted by the Monticello Express. The October Farm Bureau meeting at Emil Paulsen home featured slides by Mrs Harry Paulsen on her European trip.
The Monticello Express is a weekly Thursday issue entered at the Monticello post office as second class mail matter under the 1852 act. It is the official Monticello and Jones county newspaper established in 1865 with regional and national advertising affiliations. Subscription rates are $5 in local counties and $6 elsewhere, with servicemen paying $5 worldwide.
A social gathering Saturday evening in closer Cubbage featured Mrs Hertha as a guest of honor. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Cubbage and Mrs Vern Johnson while Mrs Henry Hanwards attended in advance of her birthday.
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