Passenger trains fade as Post Office shifts to air and truck
In Iowa the Post Office Department drops 17 passenger train routes, raising concerns about reduced city-to-city service and railroads bearing higher costs. Ten years ago 123 trains daily on ten lines. now 56 trains daily on six lines. Rail travel may decline further unless mergers or Postal Dept reverses course.
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iGrinner
Herald-Register
Post Office Department
Iowa
Union Pacific Rock Island
Postal Department
Catch the Guilty Hall in Monticello Express
A Monticello Express column argues for harsher penalties on drunken drivers, noting first offense fines up to 1600 dollars and jail, second offenses up to a year, and third offenses up to five years, while urging longer spans between convictions and stronger court actions to protect innocent victims.
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W. Ear) Hall
Monticello
U.S. Supreme Court
United States
National Safety Council
4-H club July meeting in Liberty Perry
The Liberty-Perry Pacers 4H club met July 5 at Bruce and Barry Hageman home with 24 members present. Doug Kovama presided. motions approved reimbursements for pop and camp costs. Fair entries due July 25. Francie LaBahn nominated for Plymouth County fair queen. Next meeting August 3 at Doug Kovarna’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty-Perry Pacers
Bruce
Barry Hageman
Doug Kovama
David Attrill
Kovama
Pop
Jane Vondrak
Ricky Kovarna
Gary Fisher
Kim Sparr
Bruce Tullis
Gloria Vondrak
Doug Kovarna
Francie LaBahn
Plymouth County Fair Queen
Everett Hageman
Woyd Tulils
Petition to invalidate Glennie Nystrom will
District court action filed by nieces and grand nieces and nephews to set aside the probate of Glennie L. Nystrom. Defendants include Floyd Massey as executor and brothers of the deceased. Petition argues the Nov 15 1957 will was signed while the testatrix was of unsound mind and that the estate should be declared intestate.
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Vivian Kristopherson
Glennie L. Nystrom
Lloyd, Floyd
Lorren Massey
Floyd Massey
Service tax reform praised by Bill Murray in Iowa race
Des Moines IDPA reports Bill Murray former Republican gubernatorial candidate lauds the property tax relief plan adopted by the legislature and notes past tax study recommendations favoring state aid to schools. He credits Rep LeRoy Petersen and advocates for using professional Iowa tax advice on the service tax issue.
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DES Moines
IDPA
William Murray
Murray
LeRoy Petersen
Grimes Republican
United States
Cub Pack 178 Plans Wednesday Meeting at Cleveland Park
Cub Pack 178 schedules a Wednesday meeting at Cleveland Park from 2 to 3 p.m. Den Mother Marylyn Hoffman asks attendees to bring dues.
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Cleveland Park
Marylyn Hoffman
Den
Iowa considers service tax on advertising under study
A 1967 Iowa legislature bill proposes a three percent service tax on advertising in newspapers magazines radio and television. Professor Murray notes lack of precedent and warns the revenue estimates depend on policy choices about which services are taxed and interstate effects. He urges careful study and potential gubernatorial action or a special session to address implementation issues.
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Iowa State University
Ing
Iowa
No serious injuries in Le Mars car rollover
William Cook Jr., 42, of Le Mars escaped serious harm when his 19 percent Pontiac left highway 75 around 2 am Saturday, rolled end over end into the median. Sheriff James Mertes reported the single occupant was found in the back seat and taken to Floyd Valley hospital for observation before being released. The wreck was towed by Everready wrecker of Sioux City and left at Stoos Bros.
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William Cook Jr
le Mars
D. K. Baxter
Sherff
James Mertes
Plymouth County
James
Cash
Floyd Valley Hospital
Everready Wrecker
Sioux City
Stoos Bros
Longevity Honored At Sigourney Lodge Meeting
Sigourney Odd Fellows Lodge No 98 celebrated three long serving members Ray Sheridan a 57 year member C G Updegraff a 54 year member and W W Ragan a 51 year member for their combined over 152 years of service to the organization.
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Sigourney Oddfellow Lodge No. 98
Ray Sheridan
C. G. Updegraff
W. W. Ragan
Fredonia Farmerettes H club meeting notes
The Fredonia Farmerettes H club met July 1 at 2 10 p m at Shirley Renken's home. Roll call asked what I am making for the fair. New business covered plans for the achievement show. Gayle Heuertz adjourned, Ann T seconded. A demonstration on how to antique was given. Mrs Renken and Shirley served lunch. Shirley Renken, reporter.
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Fredonia Farmerettes +H club
Shirley Renken
Gayle Hewertz
Ann T
Gayle Heuertz
Adaville Fourth of July notices and visits compiled
Fourth of July events, dinners, and visits in Adaville and surrounding towns. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burnett and Paul of Sioux City, Ella Pridie of Hinton, Airman Dave Wagner, Barbara Krienert, Diane Hanson, and many local families. Patricia Ludwig and Robert Plueger wed at Grant township church. Community gatherings feature the Plym outh Farmers Mutual Insurance meeting in Grinnell and a Country Gardeners meeting at Donald Brown’s home with rose jar demonstrations. Howard Roy visits from Alberta, and Melinda Netley visits Mo ville while Carol Pitts hosts guests. EUB church held its July picnic.
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Adaville
Arthur Coon
Marvin Burnett
Paul
Sioux City
Ella Pridie
Hinton
Dave Wagner
Clair Burnett
Barbara Krienert
Brunsville
Diane Hanson
Minneapolis
Dick Jelken
Eric
James
Ellen
Patricia Ludwig
Robert Plueger
Grant Township
Robert Less
Katherine Ohlrichs
Donald Ohlrich
Henry Dirks
Darwin
Albert Popken
Craig
Bertsel Brown
Elmer Philips
Wesley Taylor
Plymouth Farmers Mutual Insurance
Grinnell
William
Howard Roy
Alberta
Can
Arthur Netley
Melinda Netley
Keith Haddock
Moville
EUB
Carol
Pamela Pitts
le Mars
Malcolm Brodie
Iowa State Investments Earned Over Twelve Million
State treasurer Paul Franzenburg reported Iowa earned $12,494,592 in interest for fiscal year 1966-67, an increase of $5,608,588 from the prior year. The general fund credited $8,270,000 of the interest, up $4,478,000 from the previous allocation.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Paul Franzenburg
Deeds and property transfers listed in Le Mars notices
Transfers include Eliza Hawkins to David W Hawkins with $1 consideration and Nie S% NW 1-93-45, Elmer W Holzapfel to James A Bogenrief for $24,000 on Lot 5 Blk 59 Ind Add Le Mars, and John Nielsen to John Nielsen and Herlig Nielsen as joint tenants. A report notes higher interest rates driven by investment funds and state road funding, with details on distribution to various funds and pension plans.
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Eliza Hawkins
David W. Hawkins
Elmer W. Holzapfel
James A. Bogenrief
John Nielsen
Herlig Nielsen
Hus & Wf
Jt Ten
Relic Found On Gowrie Farm By Dean Winchattle
Dean Winchattle son of Mr and Mrs Beryl Winchattle of Gowrie rural area found the stone head of an Indian tomahawk last month while draining surplus water from a field on their farm. He and his father preserved the perfectly formed specimen for study.
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Dean Winchattle
Beryl Winchattle
Gowrie
Dean
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Iowa State
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Ae Waely
Central Plains
Pacific Northwest
Atlantic Seaboard
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William Cook
Arie J, Bomgaars
New York Life Insurance Special Agents
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Giga
Bob Bomgaars
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Rexall
Fredonia Farmerettes
Mrs
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Dennis the Menace
Ketchy
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le Mars Globe
Floyd Valley
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Fir
Plymouth
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