Thou Shalt Practice Tractor Safety
A Department of Public Safety issued a Twenty Commandments for Runners and Keepers of Farm Tractors urging caution during spring plowing planting and summer cultivating and bailing. The list emphasizes slow speeds on slopes and near ditches, proper hitching, trainer eligibility for children, gear safety, guarding devices, fire safety and keeping a rescue frame. It ends with a garbled postscript about Social Security benefits and a city office contact.
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Department of Public Safety
Spring declares creation's rebirth in March issue
In a vivid March 1969 piece from Christianity Today, spring brings new life from butterflies and newborn rats to blooming bulbs and flowers. The essay contrasts nature’s renewal with urban pollution and hints at a theological reflection that God’s creation is good, while human impact raises doubt.
Invisible incomes subsidize Iowa budget from hidden sources
Iowa faces a state budget of 514.7 million dollars, with tuition hikes at Iowa, Iowa State, and Northern Iowa adding 21.9 million over two years. Licenses, truck fees, restaurant licenses, real estate fees, fuel taxes, and a built in liquor price rise contribute to extra revenue, plus over 200 million annually from federal programs, shaping the true fiscal picture.
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Iowa
DES Moines
IDPA
Board of
Regents
Iowa State
State
Liquor Commission
Towa
Fire destroys one story building in Le Mars
A Saturday blaze damaged the Ed Kass and Larry's Automotive property at 322 First St NE, Le Mars, with damage estimated at 11000 dollars. Fire chief Earl Bogen noted gas fumes from humid weather and a stove pilot light ignited the fire during engine inspection. Deputy fire marshal Don Hutchinson assisted.
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Ed Kass
Larry’s Automotive
First St
Earl Bogen
le Mars
Bogen
Don Hutchinson
Storm Lake
Grant Clover Clovers 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Grant Clover Clovers 4-H club met May 10 at Kathy Heien's home. Members discussed junior 4-H camp, county creed voting for Bev Petersen and Debbie Borchers, and a tour plan. Connie Sorgdrager elected treasurer, club split planned, and a donation for Sioux City zoo considered.
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Grant Clover Clovers 4
Connie Sorgdrager
Jean Barker
Eliese Pagler
Joann Barker
Lynn Barker
Mrs. Peters
Kathy
Beverly van Buskirk
Weather update midweek with warm temperatures
Variable cloudy skies linger over the area with mid 80s highs. Noon temperature reached 82 degrees, overnight low 59 after Tuesday’s high of 79. Thursday expected warm with partial clouds, tonight’s low 55 and only a 20 percent chance of rain tonight, 10 percent tomorrow.
Retiring educator T R Speed ends 43 year career
Supt. T R Speed of Orient Macksburg schools will retire after the current term, ending 43 years in education. He began as a teacher in Adair county and spent the last 23 terms as Orient school head. He lives south of Greenfield. Grace United Methodist Church in Manson marked its 100th anniversary May 17 and 18 with services and a centennial address by Bishop James Thomas. 婚姻 banns announced at St James church in Le Mars for William Hildebrandt and Linda Ruden and for Joseph Peckham and Sandra Meyler. Women’s tea day at the Country club June 5 at 2 pm. hosts Helen Brucher, Mrs Hank Ahlers and Mrs Al Schenkelberg. Swim suit and lingerie classes registration at Vance’s.
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T. R. Speed
Orient-Macksburg
Grace United Methodist Church
Manson
James Thomas
St. James Church
William Hildebrandt
Linda Ruden
Joseph Peckham
Sandra Meyler
le Mars
Country Club
Helen Brucher
Hank Ahlers
al Schenkelberg
Iowa House File 400 Updates Assessor and Revenue Rules
New Iowa laws retroactively effective Jan 1 1969 require a personal property tax affidavit for assessors and impose annual fines for noncompliance. The changes create an auditor department of revenue and detail oversight of homestead and military exemptions. Contact the County Assessor offices for questions.
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Iowa
Ed Kehrberg
House
Auditorivi Department of Revenue
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Cons City
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Aaron Dennistons
Hinny
Mr. Denniston
Westmar College
Plymouth County
Christianity Today Magazine
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Oei Ts
Ahi
Delure
Cinemabsope
DE Lure
Ovikia
Saeuell
Universal Diga: i Technicolor
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Inger Stevens
Vance’s
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Chicago
Ford Matey
Ford
Gene Brucher
St. Joseph
Sioux City
John Service
Floyd Vale
Sati Pitts
Mars
Town
Plymouth
Arie J, Bomgaars
Plymouth Court
Fred Riter
Plymouth Col
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