01 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1960
Page
1
Kutish believes that if the 1961 crop does not exceed the 1960 crop by more than 5 percent, hogs will remain profitable in the fall. The statement reflects expectations for livestock profitability and crop trends affecting hog markets.
An old item from September 1 1960 appears to note box numbers and writers in Le Mars Iowa with registration dates March 3 1879 and subscription details for multiple counties, including Plymouth Sioux Woodbury Cherokee and Union in South Dakota. The text references delinquent billing and auto renewal issues.
Promoters of a proposed school bond issue have not stated the interest rate the bonds would carry for an $865,000 sybaritic high school project. The article notes estimated total cost around $1,211,000 and compares rates across countries, asserting Le Mars would secure the lowest prime rate as bonds would be first mortgages on property.
A Le Mars businessman questions the $865,000 school bond and its projected $1,211,000 total with interest, challenging whether a pool is needed with classrooms. He notes taxpayers may cover costs and asks if pool use would be public and who bears maintenance.
Farm economist Francis Kutish of Iowa State University says hog marketings will rise seasonally this fall and prices may move from 15 to 16.50 dollars in Chicago. He adds a winter recovery should bounce hog prices back toward 18 dollars. Kutish notes prices have climbed about 60 percent from the 1959 low, with the sharpest gains early in 1960 as packers moved.
The Ernsts held their annual family picnic at New Deal Park Le Mars with Alfred Swanson 88 Akron as eldest and Sharon Hoff man 7 months Le Mars as youngest. Many relatives attended from Akron Marcus Sioux City Moville Alcester and Beresford across Iowa and South Dakota.
Jean Schiltz of Le Mars and Gerald Elie of Livermore Iowa to wed at St James Catholic Church Le Mars on August 25 1960. Bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Alvin Schiltz listed in report.
The description follows a bride in a satin gown with a Sabrin line and brief sleeves. Sequins and pearls outline the neckline, with a bouffant floor length tulle skirt and appliqued lace. A silk illusion veil, seed pearl crown, aurora crystals, and white rose cascade complete the look. The wedding includes family attendants in yellow and white, a 3 tier cake, and a reception for 80 at St James parish hall. The bride and groom are from Le Mars and Galva Iowa, with future teaching ties.
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