07 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1976
Page
1
In diaries and family notes, residents recall many winter days when schools, offices, and cars slow down. Children romped in snow while older folks stayed indoors. the snowmobile emerged as a popular outdoor pastime, offering hours of fun but with noted drawbacks.
The piece contrasts snowmobiles with cross country skiing, noting skiing’s quiet, low environmental impact and low cost versus snowmobiles. It considers affluence and regional adoption, stating cross country skiing remains less popular locally despite rising national interest.
A family heirloom Chippendale serving tray, tin construction 13 by 17 inches, painted black with bright floral designs and gold border. Tiny cracks developed from age and heat, known as crazing, but this does not reduce value. rare to find such decorated tinware in perfect condition.
Reader notes a birth at Floyd Valley hospital Le Mars a son born December 6 1976 to Mr and Mrs Danny Hoag plus inquiries on value and sale of antiques. A caller asks about a Lincoln portrait daguerreotype or tintype in a gold embossed frame and the best selling route. Other letters discuss Deldare Ware items and estimated values for several pieces and a plate and pitchers with prices quoted.
The Friday club met on December 3 at the home of Gladys Watson. Audrey Kindwall reported on the rose topic, described as the true Xmas flower, and plans for a party were discussed.
At St Josephs hospital and nearby communities, patients include Mrs Glenda Roepke Le Mars Mrs Jane Weiler Remsen Perry Stange Merrill Mrs Bridget Murray Kingsley and Timothy Grady Le Mars The flower of the day is the true Christmas flower Marie Hershberger led a program on Christmas hazards and customs including cards carols food and gift givers Also note swine flu immunizations last Sunday and an annual Christmas meeting planned at Esther Smiths home on Dec 17.
In a partial and unclear item from Le Mars Daily Sentinel a production manager named Cerador Monage Sage is referenced along with a cryptic note about costs and scheduling three months ahead. The readable fragments point to staffing or finance but lack coherent details or dates.
A probing look at car trading timing. The piece argues there is no universal economical method and highlights the high costs of ownership, mileage effects, and dealer trust. It suggests trading when a value deal appears and a reliable, fair dealer in Le Mars can ease the decision.
Admitted Monday to Floyd Valley hospital are Mrs. James Klein Granville Rose Worth Remsen James Paulin Merrill Mrs Herman Barbara Miller Le Mars. Dismissed Mabel Albert Le Mars. Transferred Vincent Puetz Le Mars to Plymouth Manor Walter Blackmore Merrill to Plymouth Manor. Fines in Cherokee county magistrate court Melvin Konz Remsen supplying beer to minors 50 dollars and costs Mark Wiederholt Le Mars license plate violation 10 dollars and costs Merc Weed Le Mars failure to dim lights 10 dollars and costs Larry Dalton Le Mars no fee receipt 10 dollars and costs Edna Marshall Ireton speeding 10 dollars and costs.
The Fredonia Farmerettes 4-H group met December 6 at Mrs. Pausch’s home with 20 members present. Vice-president Diane Pausch called the meeting to order, Cindy Pausch led the pledge, and five members—Cindi Boyd, Katherine Albert, Teresa Becker, Cathy Bates, and Julie Schroeder—were noted for awards. Cathy Bates moved to adjourn as gifts were exchanged and lunch served. Sue Peterson, reporter.
The Spirits of 146 met November 9 at Jim Arens home led by Rick Gronemeyer. Eight members attended, pledges given, officers elected: Leo Arens president, Bryan Swift vice president, Rick Gronemeyer secretary, Bryan Schmid treasurer, Ed Arens historian, Jeff Frerichs reporter, Leonard Arens and Jim Hoeck tour committee. A $2 gift exchange and Christmas party were planned, crafts shown, and lunch served. Next meeting set for December 13 at Stan Frerichs home from 7 to 9 p.m.
The northwest subarea of a heart planning group elected officers on Wednesday night. Elected as members were Rev. Marvin Bees Lion City Alice L. Bruce Spencer Henry DeGraff Hubbard Neb Jeff Emeson Storm Lake Gerald McGowan M.D. Sioux City George Phelps Kingsley Gary Van Nostrand Cherokee Re-elected to the northwest subarea were Dwaine Berg Rock Rapids Adolph Eshuis Rock Valley Marilyn Murphy Sioux City Darrell Rensink Sioux Center Robert Straiton Le Mars Ra Tritz Remsen and Dale Vanderburgh Milford.
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