08 Aug 1961
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1961
Page
1
Governor Erbe designates August as Budget Hearing Month urging Iowans to attend local budget hearings. He says most taxes begin at local government level and asks taxpayers to express views on property tax fairness and equity across cities counties and schools. Daily Sentinel subscribers get more pictures.
Sharleen Newberg of Hinton and Judy Kenny of Akron won the Plymouth county Soil Conservation district queen titles at the fair last night. Each 17, they receive state competition perks and hosting duties at Des Moines events in September. The girls were chosen from three area farm girls in a ceremony attended by over 50, with district and Farmers Grain Dealers Association co-sponsoring.
The U S Bureau of the Census reports Plymouth County farm sales for 1959, based on 1960 data, totaling 37,269,019 dollars. Crops sold amount to 6,504,983 dollars while livestock and livestock products account for 37,269,019 dollars from 2,572 farms. Subcategories include field crops 6,484,829 dollars, vegetables 400 dollars, fruits and nuts, orchard and horticultural specialties 18,243 dollars, dairy products 1,350,730 dollars, and poultry and eggs 1,516,649 dollars.
Plymouth and Cherokee county junior cattle feeder projects exhibit August 17 at 9 a.m. at Sioux City stockyards. Arlie A. Pierson estimates 125 head to be graded on a 100 point basis including economy gain, profit, records, feeding, daily gain, and uniformity of grade. County fair participants and the public are invited to attend.
The Le Mars Rotary hears Van Zee of Hospers say Khrushchev plans to take over the United States in 1973 and fears county seizure. The noon meeting notes uncertainty and concern over the Soviet leader’s alleged intent.
A Northern Natural Gas Company campaign touts modern indoor gas disposers to cut drudgery from garbage removal. A dancing mannequin showcases the appliance while a local appliance dealer promotes new refrigerators and quick chilling shelves as a summer convenience for homemakers.
The Le Mars Daily Sentinel is listed with Chen and Carter Pitts as editors and business manager, published on weekdays with holidays observed. Subscription rates for six months and one year are provided, with pricing for carrier and mail within Iowa and neighboring states.
Dennis the Menace plans a lake side outing with friends away from town, a light hearted note about taking time off to enjoy fishing and leisure. The item captures a playful scene of a comic strip figure in a rare out of town moment.
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