Editorial Train removal protest is futile
The Interstate Commerce Commission sets hearings on Illinois Central passenger train withdrawals for June 16 to 20 in Sioux City Cherokee and Fort Dodge. Cities with airline service show little objection and central western Iowa faces the fight. IC Industries reports higher earnings and dividends, while the public deserves service beyond profitable freight. The piece argues protests may be futile without ICC support.
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Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sioux City
Cherokee
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Ft. Dodge
Dubuque
Ozark
Iowa
Chicago
IC Industries
IC Transportation
Commission
ICC
U.S
Tax surcharge extension may raise 1969 estimated tax
Taxpayers may need higher 1969 estimated tax payments if Congress extends the 10 percent surcharge beyond June 30. John F. Hanlon, IRS district director, urged watch for rate changes and noted notices already sent to those with February forms. Des Moines district office contact provided for new voucher forms.
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John F. Hanlon
Internal Revenue
Congress
Hanlon
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Advertising tax collection deadline set for July 31
State Revenue Director William Forst announced information mailings to advertising media detailing the 3 percent service tax on advertising receipts. Although repealed effective July 1, sales tax on advertising printing and binding from Oct 1, 1967 to June 30 this year remains due and must be reported by July 31, 1969 using the regular sales and use tax quarterly form. Interest applies to May taxes. no penalty if filed by July 31.
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William Forst
Forst
U.S. Supreme Court
Dr George Dunn retires from Methodist ministry
Dr George W Dunn lifelong minister and former Morningside College assistant to the president retired from active ministry after delivering a 10am sermon at Pierson United Methodist Church. He spent 16 years at First Methodist in Sioux City and led the Dubuque district from 1952 to 1957. He served again at Pierson and Meadow Star churches while guiding college boards and civic groups.
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George W. Dunn
Morningside College
Pierson United Methodist Church
Dunn
Pierson Church
England
Sioux City
Haddock
Struble
Whiting
Mapleton
Ida Grove
First Methodist Church
Dubuque
Pierson
Meadow Star United Methodist Church
Mary Albert
Charles
Fern) Obye
Donald
Columbus
Ohio
Homer
Grace Albert
le Mars
Dr. Dunn
Library Board
Knife and Fork Club
Kiwanis Club
Minister's Assa
Are you selling Le Mars in the mail bag
A letter to the editor asks if the local service station attendant is promoting Le Mars. It recounts a visitor’s positive impression after stopping for gas, noting the attendant’s enthusiasm. The writer urges residents who meet visitors to convey a favorable view to help grow the town’s stature.
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le Mars
le Mars Chamber
Plymouth Chapter Sweet Adelines Show Praised in Local Press
The Plymouth Chapter of Sweet Adelines Inc thanks the press for extensive coverage of their yearly show. Positive write ups and photos boosted attendance and success. Centennials can be fun and memorable.
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Plymouth
Sweet Adelines, Inc
ISU Freshmen Orientation Attracts Incoming Students
Freshmen bound for Iowa State University College of Sciences and Humanities attended two day orientation sessions this week. Students from Le Mars Alton and Remsen met counselors took aptitude tests and planned fall schedules. The program lets newcomers complete requirements early and gain campus familiarity before classes begin.
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College of Sciences of Humanities
Iowa State University
le Mars
Ray Schnepf
John Schnepf
Alton
Nancy Homan
Remsen
Judith Bauler
Francis Bauler
Court suspends Cherokee woman for embezzlement
Frances Zembsch, 38, received a 30 month probation in U S District Court at Sioux City after pleading guilty to embezzling 50 dollars from the Central Trust and Savings Bank of Cherokee on Aug 26 1967. Three other embezzlement counts were dismissed.
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U. S. District Court
Sioux City
Frances Zembsch
Dale Martin
Zembsch
Central Trust and Savings Bank of
Cherokee
Antique office reveals pastor’s living museum in Des Moines
Former Le Mars minister Rev. Robert V. Gildner, now in Des Moines, fills his Immanuel United Methodist Church study with 19th and 18th century chairs, oak beams, brass incense pots, hymnals, and a catalogue of antiques from Epworth to Comanche. His wife Arlie shares the passion, turning the office into a museum of furniture, glassware, and religious artifacts.
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Robert V. Gildner
le Mars
Immanuel United Methodist Church
Des Moines
Gildner
First Methodist Church
Morris
Arlie
Pastor Gildner
England
Epworth
John Wesley
New Hampshire
Comanche Methodist Church
Living wage debate hinges on giver versus receiver
The idea of a living wage varies by perspective. What counts as a fair wage depends on whether one is providing it or receiving it.
Story of a Prairie Town praised as scholarly Le Mars history
R.F. Starzl lauds Arthur Larson's The Story of a Prairie Town sponsored by Le Mars Sertoma and Le Mars Centennial Assn. for its thorough research and documentation. He predicts strong future use by historians, notes value as a centennial souvenir, and expects autographs and time capsule inclusion.
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Arthur Larson
le Mars
le Mars Sertoma Club
le Mars Centennial Assn
Larson
R.F. Starzl
Why its hard pg Why its hard to get things done
Fragments mention daily life frustrations at work and shops, a question about why changes aren’t made, and a brief note about a fire incident. It lacks coherent details but notes a car fire around 5:44 p.m. Thursday near the Le Lay area, with possible reference to Le Mars Daily Sentinel.
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Gardan
Ty Brothers
J.M. Curios
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