18 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1969
Page
1
A sixth grade California student writes a humorous composition praising his mother despite her driving missteps. He recalls several near misses and quirky incidents from Missouri to Minnesota and Sacramento, noting she has never had an accident and ends with a lighthearted family-portrait tone.
The Rock Rapids Reporter notes efforts to shield doctors’ names in a Medicaid investigation cost public trust. It argues public funds demand disclosure of who was paid and what was bought, warning that concealment fuels ongoing interest and would have benefited from earlier transparency.
Readers share kindness from Iowa boys Barry McDougall Jim Orban and Doug Litzmann who reported a hit-and-run to police after helping an elderly woman. The exchange notes smog concerns, cement pool debates, and pride in Le Mars civic facilities.
A reader laments lost faith in others after an August incident at Eastside Drive Inn. The writer describes returning to a car damaged by a vehicle on the left, urges the responsible party to come forward to restore trust and settle via insurance.
A 4 H fair flower show committee expresses gratitude for 1969 flower and vegetable show helpers. It thanks those who set up arranged flowers and vegetables including gladioli and other specimens and acknowledges everyone’s cooperation for a successful event. Mrs Nelson Brown.
At Sioux City area hospitals Mrs. Judy Ann Schulz of Le Mars was discharged Thursday from St. Luke east. Gary Stellmach of Le Mars was admitted Thursday from St. Luke west. Twyla Nore of Merrill was discharged Thursday from St. Vincent. Sharon Brooks of Brunsville was discharged Thursday from St. Vincent.
A marriage license was issued last week in Clerk of Court Arlan Beeck's office to Gene Ray Beitelspacher, 23, and Linda Kay Hauschild, 19, both of Le Mars.
A reader questions the spread of high speed street racing and dangerous starts, noting risks to life on public roads. The letter uses humor to urge cautious driving and warns about the consequences of reckless behavior on neighborhoods and families.
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