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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1969
Page
1
Centennial issue in Kayser family center as 13 year old Kayser, along with siblings Steve and David, helps deliver the 96 page Le Mars Daily Sentinel centennial edition to Le Mars and Remsen residents. Each issue weighs a pound, with 100 papers totaling about 150 pounds, delivered by relay or with help tonight.
Ticket packets contain six tickets and admit to all centennial events including dance breakfast and barbecue. Tickets are $1 per packet or 50 cents each for children, with 12 tickets offered for 55 cents. Availability at Mount Drug Le Mars Savings Bank Kelly's Young. Com office and the central location booth.
The 96-page centennial issue debuts today after six months of planning. Extra souvenir copies cost $1, with 800 available. Subscribers receive the centennial edition with the regular issue, mailed in plastic bags to mailing lists and advance orders. Thanks go to contributors for pictures and information.
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Williams and their two daughters of Tampa Florida are visiting Mrs. Harry Mattas, sister of Mrs Williams. They also came to attend the 1944 class reunion.
The Presbyterian United Church and Educational Center bids for a four acre tract totaled 252,650 with a low bid by Ben as general contractor. Other bidders included Foltz Rock Rapids Sioux City Van En Ting and Plumbing in a 336,165 package with carpeting stone trim and other substitutions. Additional costs for pews organ chancel furniture and engineer fees bring the total to about 336,165 plus 84,000 in contingencies. Rod Scholten noted plans pending study while Rev James Ransom commented bids were surprisingly good and no action will occur until finances are reviewed. Contractors expect no delay once contracts are signed.
The Le Mars Daily Sentinel earned its second national better newspaper contest award for community service at Atlantic City. Judges praised its 68 news stories and 22 editorials promoting a $3 million school bond issue and hospital work, with four other papers earning top honors in a 1969 contest drawing 2,806 entries from 170 publications.
Rita Starz profiles Le Mars Plymouth county centennial events featuring Miss Le Mars Marilyn Strickland, a grand parade at 10 a.m. Thursday, a three day chautauqua, town museum displays, a Time Capsule to be buried July 4, and visits by Gov. Robert D. Ray plus dignitaries from several nations. The celebration honors frontier history with British, Luxembourger, Dutch and Irish heritage and includes fireworks, car shows, and antique displays in Foster park and Cleveland park.
Le Mars Police Chief Jim Hoeck finished a week long training at the new Iowa Police academy Camp Dodge. The session ended Friday June 27 with 34 Iowa chiefs officers and sheriffs participating. Hoeck noted the course was a different style with two FBI instructors. Capt. Gerald Zimmerman and Patrolmen Bill Dreckman and John Runcie also completed the regular course.
Gehlen gym hosts founder's day centennial luncheon with guests including Patrick Kelly Webster City Lt Col Randall Renken Glendale Ariz Jim Walsh Oak Park J Mr and Mrs Sam Wer Omaha Dr and Mrs Wendall Downing Des Moines Dr and Mrs H H Kalas Sioux City Margaret Hoffman Washington D C Dr Karl Hoffman Algona Dr and Mrs R E Joynt Rochester N Y Dr and Mrs Alvin Mauer Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Frank J Starzl Denver Mr and Mrs Carleton Harker Atlanta Ga Mr and Mrs Richard Bowers Keokuk Dr and Mrs David Hentges Columbia Mo Navy Commander Milton Merritt San Francisco Mr and Mrs Terry Danne Huntington Beach Cal J Ann Simmons Wichita Kan Capt and Mrs William Hansen Sioux City George Pavlik Jr Washington D C Jack Hentges ticket chairman says all invited including children
Le Mars marks a centennial celebration from 1869 to 1969 with events Thursday through Saturday. A large Hi-Lite building sign at the bank corner outlines activities and times, designed by Arlan Beech, clerk of the district court, with centennial headquarters serving as a planning hub.
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