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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
1
The author cites a Christian Science Monitor editorial praising the old Twenty Questions parlor game. They yearn for a revival of home gatherings and intellectual play without prizes, recalling pink teacups, tight families, and simple fun from earlier times.
Oscar R. Ewing's push for universal health coverage is critiqued as incomplete and costly. The critique stresses missing cash sickness benefits, administrative costs, and potential declines in care quality, arguing private or mixed solutions better serve workers and business. Emphasizes America's relative health and cites Haven Emerson calling government plans a nightmare of confusion and cost.
Miss Doris Westphal daughter of Mrs. Minna Westphal Anamosa became the bride of Raymond Antons son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Antons Center Junction on September 9 at Wayne Zion Ev Lutheran church. The double ring ceremony at 2 pm was led by Rev. F. H. Kehren with organist Johanna Danneman and singer Mrs. Marvin Lacock. Attendants included maid of honor Pauline Tobiason and bridesmaid Verna Mae Westphal. The couple will reside with the Antons.
Richland guests from Dubuque include Mr and Mrs Robert Korman and daughter visiting the Hein home. Mrs Walter Heath hosted relatives for a birthday dinner honoring Mr Heath. Rides to Gay Mills harness races include Mrs Carl Hein and others. Visits tied to Delhi Cedar Rapids Scotch Grove and Castle Grove residents were noted with multiple family names and towns.
In Waukon gardener Harold Herman claimed top honors with a tomato weighing 2 pounds 11 ounces. The fruit measured 21 percent inches in circumference and required two stems to support its size.
Alfred Leeper was installed as Commander of the Wyoming American Legion at the annual meeting. Hugo Deninger of Anamosa installed Leeper, with Charles Swordes and Joe Cathey named vice commanders. Officers also installed included Lewis Sampson publicity Hansen adjutant Adra Lane finance Robert Alden chaplain Allison Fishwild historian Walter Sullivan service officer John H. Petersen sergeant at arms Pete Countryman grave registration. The long list follows the church and school community events and local social notices from Wyoming.
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