Beck charts path to better agriculture for Iowa
Editorial lauds Robert Beck of Centerville for a major farm policy speech in Marshalltown. Beck calls for industrial growth linked to farming, a farm factory team, and a national farm conference led by the U S Secretary of Agriculture with participation from farm groups, state departments, land grant colleges, economists, and industry. He argues a conference can yield better agricultural policies and break bureaucratic rigidity. Beck positions himself as a capable leader, emphasizing practical, brain-powered solutions over empty claims.
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Robert Beck
Centerville
Iowa
Marshalltown
Beck
United States
U. S. Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Land Grant College
Washington
America
Robert Vance
Alabama
Democrat Executive Committee
Vance
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Minnette Doderer
There’s a wonderful world awaiting exploration
Doon Press extols a vast world of books, adventures, and experiences beyond the familiar. It argues that even in a lifetime or a millennium, one cannot exhaust discovery or fully know ourselves, history, or neighbors. The piece urges action over boredom and lifelong curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doon Press
Henry David Thoreau
Labor newspaper blasts Hughes over labor choice for president
The Iowa Federationist, a Des Moines labor paper, condemns Governor Hughes for not backing Hubert Humphrey as labor’s pick for the Democratic nomination. It accuses him of being out of contact with organized labor and questions his support while praising Humphrey’s pro labor voting record and loyalty. The piece prompts reminders of past Iowa ballot certification and outlines upcoming political deadlines and toll road feasibility talks.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa Federationist
Harold E. Hughes
Hubert Humphrey
Hughes
United States
Hubert H. Humphrey
Federationist
Humphrey
Labor
Organized Labor Movement
Highway Commission
Harry Bradley Jr
Iowa
Kentucky
Westmar appreciation letter thanks staff for support
In the mail bag to the editor the Gelhaus family expresses strong satisfaction with Westmar College. They thank staff for compassionate handling of Ann’s grandfather’s death on April 21 and praise Reverend French for his comfort. They commend the personal care given students, noting the college feels like a family rather than a set of numbers.
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Ann
Mrs. Sparks
Rev. French
Mid-Sioux bus to visit 18 towns praised by parishioners
Rev. Richard Kielbasa of St. Joseph St. Marys thanks the Le Mars Daily Sentinel for a July ice cream social photo spread. He expresses gratitude on behalf of parishioners for the page, kindness, and thoughtful coverage, wishing God’s blessing on the newspaper.
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le Mars
Iowa
Daily Sentinel
St. Joseph
St. Mary’s
Richard Kielbasa
Hickenlooper Endorses Bromwell for U.S. Senate
United States Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper endorses James E. Bromwell for the Senate seat, citing Bromwell's four years in Congress and WWII service, plus his law and farming background as qualifications for Iowa voters. Also noted are community notices about a Mid-Sioux Opportunity bus tour visiting 18 towns in Plymouth Cherokee Woodbury and Ida counties during the week of Aug 26 to Aug 31 with access to employment, education and other benefits.
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United States
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
United States Senate
James E. Bromwell
Hickenlooper
James E. Bramwell
Mid-Sioux
Mid--Sioux Opportunity, Inc
Office of Economic Opportunity, Remsen
Plymouth
Cherokee
Woodbury
Ida Counties
le Mars
Akron
Westfield
Merrill
Kingsley
Pierson
Marcus
Aurelia
Quimby
Washta
Holstein
Ida Grove
Battle Creek
Danbury
Sloan
Sergeant Bluff
Moville
Donald Ross obituary details life in Akron banking
Donald Ross 69 former Akron Savings Bank president died Saturday at a Sioux City hospital after a brief illness. Born March 6 1899 in Akron he married Lucille Aker Aug 14 1924 at Elk Point. He worked in Akron banking nearly 50 years retiring in 1967 when Akron Savings Bank was bought by Le Mars Savings Bank. Survivors include his wife a daughter two brothers two sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday at Wesley Methodist Church Akron with burial Riverside Cemetery. Schroeder Funeral Home Akron in charge and Akron Freedom Lodge 434 AF&AM conducted Masonic services.
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Donald Ross
Akron Savings Bank
Sioux City
Mr. Ross
Akron
Lucille Aker
Elk Point
Leslie Mitchell
Faye
San Marcos
Calif
Hobart
Tyler
Tex
Merle Stoland
Lawrence
Kan
Alta Ross
le Mars
Wesley Methodist Church
Riverside
Schroeder Funeral Home
Akron Freedom Lodge 434
Af&am
Mail bag shows gratitude for Legion support during war
PFC John P McCarthy expresses thanks for American Legion letters amid news of violence at home. He notes mail is important and values moral support from home while serving with 3rd Battalion Mike Company in San Francisco area.
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American Legion
Pfc
John P. McCarthy
Mike Co
FPO
San Francisco
Calif
Fredonia Marion 4 H meets at Wagner home Aug 13
The Fredonia Marion 4 H club held its August meeting at Ed and Merlin Wagner’s with grill-starts demonstrated by leaders. Vice president Dave Cronin led roll call on favorite cook-out meals. The group approved three bills and set Aug 24 at 1 p.m. to cut corn corners. Shidehare Uehara, a Brazilian agriculture exchange student, showed slides before lunch and talks on cookery followed.
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Fredonia—Marion
Merlin Wagner
Dave Cronin
Shidehare Uehara
Brazil
Dave
Dan Cronin
Merle Peterson
Local Newspaper Advertising Rates and Subscriptions
Advertising managers and production staff listed. Subscriptions offered for Le Mars and Marell subscribers with carrier and mail options. Rates shown for one month to one year, including servicemen and outside local area options.
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HHH
Lex Hawkins
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Clark Rasmussen
Secretary of State
Chicago
Iowa City
William Gannon
Mingo
J. J. Mallon
E. Michael Carr
Manchester
Alan Baron
Dagmar Vidal
Hampton
State Liquor Commission
Walter E. Edelen
Harrison Weber
Dennis the Menace
By Ketcham
Westmar
Henry Gelhaus
Radcliffe
North American Air Defense
Elmendorf
Alaska
Bromwell
Caroline Bodenhausen
Westmar College
le Mars Friends
R. D. Sherman
Lee Waite
Glen Waite
Inwood
le Mars Savings Bank
Fredonia
Marion
le Mars Daily Sentinel
Carter A
Glada Reichert
Dick Koersalmaan
John Hodgson
Ells Johansen Carvin
Marell
Santinel
Arie J. Bomgaars
NEW York Life Insurance Special
First St
Bob Bomgaara
Lemars
Ower
U. S. Brewers Association
United States Brewers Association, Inc
P.O
Osceola
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