Family dinner highlights Plymouth County retardation questions
Le Mars Daily Sentinel reports on the Plymouth County Association for Retarded Children November drive with statistics on mental retardation. About 690 possible cases are estimated in Plymouth County, with 16 in two educable classes, nine in a trainable class, and seven in a preschool class. Causes exceed 100, ranging from brain development issues before birth to birth injuries and childhood illnesses. Objectives include securing services to aid affected children and families. Thanksgiving Day at the Maynard Thoms country home gathered extended family for dinner with numerous relatives visiting from several states.
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Plymouth County Association For
William S. Sturges
Plymouth County
Fie Mars
Grant Township
Remsen
Plymouth County Association For Retarded Children
Maynard ‘Thoms
Inter
James Thoms
Maynard Thoms
Downey
Harry
Jim Thoms
le Mars
Mary
Will Thoms
Leverville
Canada
William Bristow
Katherine Metcalf
Red Lake Falls
Minn
Clarence Thoms
Exhibit by Westmar art chair Calhoun on Cur rent Research
An exhibit by Larry Calhoun, chair of Westmar College art department, runs December 1 to 22 in the East lounge of Weidler Hall. Sponsored by the Weidler governing board, it features 14 original works displayed daily 8 am to 10 pm. The title Cur rent Research highlights this year’s drawing and research charts in panel ink, pastel, woodcut, and tempera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Calhoun
Westmar College
Weidler Hall
Weidler Governing Board
Merrill Public Library Schedules New Winter Hours
Merrill public library announces new hours starting Dec 1. From 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday the building will be open. Mrs Todd reports 35 to 40 books checked out each afternoon, mostly by children, with many adult titles from the state traveling library available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Public Library
Todd
Altar Society Activities and Community Updates
The Altar society of Assumption Catholic church Merrill met with 26 members. Circles discussed cleaning, clothing drives, and parish events including bake sales and a card party. Upcoming meetings set for December 3 and January 7 with circle-hosted lunches and entertainment. Farmers report corn husking nearing completion as late plantings are harvested. Merrill Women’s Study Club and St Mary’s Guild notes and December gatherings included.
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Altar Society of Assumption Catholic Church of
Merrill
Circle Two
Altar Society
Circle One
Circle Four
Singer
C.C.D
Joe Donlin
Don Bobzien
N.C.C.W
Don Wankum
Robert Miller
Catholic Charities
Joe Holton
Bill Sitzman
John Holton
Frank Bogenricf
Squash giants and heavy pumpkins headline local garden news
Mr and Mrs Dave Elkins of Maquoketa report a squash that is a squash and a half weighing 37 pounds plus. Max Stratton planted pumpkin seeds from Europe. Two pumpkins weighed 68 pounds and 83 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Elkins
Maquoketa
Max Stratton
Europe
Needs of the mentally retarded education effort
A discussion outlines training for the mentally retarded, special education needs, counselling with parents and teachers, public awareness of the problem and needs, and the education of professional workers.
Merrill Lutheran Schedule for December Meetings
Pastor K J Hodum announces Merrill St John American Lutheran Church events. Tuesday December 4 general meeting of ALCW at 730 p.m includes Christmas party with $1 gift exchange. Wednesday December 5 church school teachers meeting at 730 p.m. Thursday December 6 junior choir rehearsal at 7 p.m and senior choir at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Hodum
Merrill St. John American Lutheran Church
ALCW
Merrill Methodist Schedule and Library Hours
The Merrill Methodist church led by Rev. S Gale Hawkee lists Thursday December 7 events with choir rehearsal at 7 PM and Bible study at 8 PM The item also notes an announcement by Mrs Nellie Todd about new hours at the public library
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Methodist Church
S. Gale Hawkee
Local Merril notices and hospital updates
Mrs. Roy Fry's mother Ida Pattison entered Methodist hospital Sioux City Sunday Nov 25. Mrs. Tillie Peters a Sacred Heart hospital patient Le Mars expected to be released early week. Mr and Mrs K C Acres guests Thanksgiving day of Florence Singer. Mrs Verna Fagan spent Thanksgiving with friends in Randolph Nebraska then traveled to Colorado Springs to visit Lois Hedges and Fagan relatives. Nellie Todd visited son Dr J H Todd Moville for Thanksgiving. Mrs C C Hauff Thanksgiving with husband at Westwood rest home Sioux City. condition not improving. Theodore Hecht medical patient Sacred Heart Le Mars. Roof completed on addition to local telephone service station. workers installing equipment north of Merrill Farmers State Bank.
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Roy Fry
Ida Pattison
Methodist Hospital
Sioux City
Tillie Peters
Sacred Heart Hospital
le Mars
Verna Fagan
Randolph
Neb
Merrill Farmer’s State Bank
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Daily Sentinel
Fund Drive Chairman
OF Maynard Thoms
Westmar
LeMars
Sentinel
Chan
Carter Pitts
Chan Pitts
Glada Reichert
Han John Hodgson
Ellis Johansen
First St
Advertising Checking Bureau
Fourth Ave
New York
Michigan
Chicago
Third St. Columbus
Jefferson Ave
Memphis
San Fransisco
le Mars and Merrill
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Circle Three
Les Donlin
C. J. Mertes
Lucille
Fairmont
Merrill Women’s Study Club
Robert Strub
Sophie Thompson
Fern Spies
W.S.C.S
Mary Hecht
St. Mary's Guild
Fry Jewelers
Brides Room
Beldal Consultants
Floyd Valley
Broilers
Ilavor Fed
le Mars Sale Barn
Ovens
Oliver
Barrow
J. D
Brower
Mozall
Siegler
Walter Schilling
Ruden and Klein
Auds
le Mars, Remsenars Savings Bank
Merrill News
Lutheran Schedule
Methodist
Nellie Todd
Joel T. Shepherd
Central Ave
Rexall Drug Co
Merrill Local
Mrs. K. C. Acres
Florence Singer
J. H. Todd
Moville
Mrs
C.C. Hauff
Mr. Hauff
Westwood Conva
Lescent and Rest Home
Soux City
Theodore Hecht
Leonard Kramer
8Th Avenue
Rexall
Whelan Motors
Bergandy
H.R
P.S
P.B
Sahara Rose
Mercury
Ebeyiaish
Craerales
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