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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1960
Page
5
An old clipping recounts a 1946 political gamble where a district's want ad drew a citizen into running for Congress, rising to U.S. Senate and VP. The piece notes Nixon later became the party’s presidential candidate and prompts reflection on ads shaping careers.
A Monticello reader defends Len Wolf and denounces the Express for publishing a personal letter and portraying him as a cheap politician. He rebuts editorials, cites political ethics, and argues for independent press responsibility and fair treatment of Wolf and opponents.
The editor counters Jim's accusations about bias and independence, noting a history of criticizing both parties and defending a free press. He defends factual reporting on Len’s finances, cites past editorials, and calls for accountability over Len hiring his wife, asking for a direct answer on legality.
Attendees from Clem's Post Cards join a Sand Springs church supper with Ralph Simmons Kay Marek and others. Evanston visitors MR and MRS Maynard Moe stay with Henry Stadtmueller as Richard Stadtmueller sees them to the train in Dubuque. Charlene Marie DeShaw baptized at Immaculate Conception Castle Grove.
A mix of local anniversaries and community notes from Monticello and Jones County. Celebrations include Emil and Martin Burrichter 72nd birth anniversaries at Monticello Gun Club, Rainbow Girls, Woman of the Week award to Mrs. Earl DeShaw, and local birthday gatherings. Nearby items mention Wyoming high school stairway collapse, corn picking starts, and ongoing post office remodeling. Older items reflect 1950s events like cattle market highs, antique exhibitors, and church openings.
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