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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1961
Page
5
A note suggests that people seek a costly vehicle that still offers relative affordability. The message emphasizes value over mere cost, arguing that the car’s appeal lies in price performance rather than being a bargain.
Janet Fraser led a signature drive that added nearly 600 names to a petition, overturning a roadblock and allowing Jones County road A to be paved with asphalt and opened to traffic soon. The effort followed an earlier effort by Monticello residents and others, but her timely action pushed progress forward.
In a follow up to a previous note the editor reveals the local high school girl who wrote two letters to the Express and now signs her name. She accepts the offer to use the editorial column if she continues to identify herself.
A fragment from a teen named Miss X urges youth to engage in voting and public meetings. She argues government reflects majority will and criticizes passivity as a cause of poor governance, citing P T A and city council meetings as examples.
The excerpt argues that hypocrisy undermines democracy and cites Jefferson owning slaves, racial tensions in the South, U S aid during the Hungarian revolt, and African troubles. It questions national consistency and urges that the country not become a land of hypocrisy.
Fair week saw 455 gallons of milk consumed at the dairy tent and about 4200 drinking cups used, as Jones County dairy improvem ent association secretary Filer Prult reports. The Jones Electric Light and Power Company began construction of a $75,000 transformer station in Nam osa. Hallmark anniversaries, elections, and local changes fill notes including Mr and Mrs PL Kromminga sr golden wedding anniversary and Russell L Eldred seeking reelection as state representative.
Rev and Mrs Arnold Schlueter and children thank Monticello for seven years of goodwill from St Matthew Lutheran church and local citizens. They praise the hospital parks pool churches schools and business community and urge continued pride as they move to Dickinson Texas. Their gratitude reflects the town’s support from diverse groups and professionals.
At a Junior Chamber meeting a centennial celebration for Monticello was approved. A Sept. 7 Farmers Mutual Creamery ox roast marked the fifth annual Labor Day picnic with over 2,500 patrons enjoying the gala. Also noted was the Willis couple’s silver anniversary and the minister’s 25 years of service.
Monticello Community school lists hot lunches for September 25 to 28 with menus including wieners, beef and noodles, ham loaf, and butter sandwiches plus fruit, milk, and desserts. Fifteen Jones county youths registered with Selective Service in August, with names and hometowns including Monticello, Wyoming, Onslow, Oxford Junction, and Olin.
The Monticello Exprée, weekly Monticello Iowa newspaper since July 10 1865, is the second mail matter under the 1852 act. It is a member of Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association with advertising services in Chicago and Des Moines. One year subscriptions cost 4.00 in local counties and 5.00 elsewhere. servicemen pay 4.00 worldwide.
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