19 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1957
Page
1
A 10 year old boy mourns the loss of his dog on a country road after a hit and run. The piece explores the boy's hurtful experience and questions how people respond to such tragedies. An anonymous reflection on empathy and the limits of human kindness.
Cass Homemakers plan a fall tea with Mrs. Louis Zimmer man and co host Mrs. Carl Cordes. Cass Ladies Aid met at Ida and Georgia Lake home. new officers include Vice-president Claude Latta secretary Ida Lake and treasurer Howard Coder. Attendees from Waubeek Marion Monticello Anamosa and Rochester hospital news noted. Mr and Mrs Alvin Ortgies attended a Cedar Rapids picnic. John Stimpson transferred to Rochester clinic. Burton Brown rodeo visit to Fort Madison.
Edwin W. Zimmerman and William Gilbert of Chanute Field visited Edwin's parents in Monticello. They spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Zimmerman and other relatives, sharing dinner and supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Yossi in Cedar Rapids.
The column compiles worship times Sunday school and services for many churches including Evangelical and Reformed Monticello First Presbyterian Church Nazarene Scotch Grove Presbyterian and Lutheran churches. It notes pastors and special programs as well as upcoming mission events and youth activities.
Victor Tatak was named mayor to complete the unexpired term of Fred Petersen who became manager of the state liquor store. He was selected at Monday night’s council meeting and will serve until year’s end. The report also covers local Legion Auxiliary membership drives, circle meetings, Rainbow installation, and community club activities in Oxford Junction.
Bridge club members Mrs George Shimerda Mrs Mary Hayden and Mrs Robert Barver earned honors at a Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs Anna Bieber. The club plans a future session at Mrs C A Fillgram's country home with refreshments by the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Otto Steuri traveled to Wisconsin last week on business for unidentified matters. They attended meetings and returned with no public incidents reported.
The Monticello Express is a weekly Monday and Thursday publication issued at Monticello Iowa as a second class mail matter under the act of March 8 1862. It is a member of the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association. Advertising reps include Newspaper Advertising Service Inc Chicago and Iowa Press Advertising Service Des Moines. Subscriptions are 4 50 in several Iowa counties and 6 50 elsewhere in the United States. Established July 10 1866.
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