Energy awareness week proclaimed in Iowa schools
Governor Robert Ray declares December 10 to 15 as energy awareness week urging schools statewide to dedicate at least one day to energy conservation discussion. Iowa State Education Assn endorses plan as a solid step. The Iowa Highway Commission also trims highway lighting up to 80 percent to save energy while preserving safety.
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Robert Ray
Iowa
Iowa State Education Assn
Ray
Iowa Highway Commission
J. R. Coupal, Jr
Coupal
Wooly and closing up your house
An anecdotal account on fuel saving at home from weatherproofing to practical tips. The author recalls wool flannel, energy concerns, and personal experiments like dark exterior paint and fiber glass curtains to curb heat loss. Practical steps include reducing hot water temperature, shorter showers, and using an electric fireplace flame as a psychological warmth cue.
Elnora Gostas Best Qualified for City Clerk Post
In letters to the editor the writer argues Elnora Gostas is clearly the most qualified candidate for city clerk. She holds bachelor and master’s degrees and has deep knowledge of Le Mars and Plymouth county government. For five years she studied local government and led the Le Mars League of Women Voters Plymouth county study, to be published as a 24 page supplement.
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Elnora Gostas
le Mars
Plymouth
Le Mars Girls Basketball Coaching Critique Letter
In the mail bag a reader decries coaching for Le Mars girls basketball and laments uneven support for girls teams compared to boys. The writer urges a board review of coaching, highlights bench players and cheerleaders, and notes declining attendance when the team loses. Wanda Peters, Le Mars.
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le Mars
Storm Lake
Wanda Peters
Bulldog Boosters Thank Sentinel Staff for Coverage
The Bulldog Booster club thanks Sentinel staff for football banquet coverage. Margaret Adier, secretary, says they could not have reached the public without the paper's help and extends sincere thanks.
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Bulldog
Sentinel
Margaret Adier
Le Mars Daily Sentinel Local Advertisements and Subscriptions
Le Mars Daily Sentinel lists local service areas Meritt Oyens Remsen Kingsley and Plymouth County subscriptions with rates for two weeks three months and one year. The paper notes doors for servicemen and students with varying term pricing and carrier delivery details.
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le Mars
Meritt
Oyens
Remsen
Kingsley
Daily Sentinel
Plymouth
Praises for Messiah performance and arts council notes
Letter to the editor thanks participants for the Messiah on December 2 praising the Le Mars Arts council. It suggests concert etiquette improvements such as closed doors during the podium, punctual seating, and parental responsibility for children. Author M L Kissinger Merrill expresses anticipation for future arts presentations.
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le Mars
Arts Council
M.L. Kissinger
Merrill
Why-all the bickering among our officials
A reader quotes a collection of quips on government, energy use, inflation, and human behavior. The voice questions why bureaucrats clash over efficiency, why running costs more energy than walking, and why money or gifts rise in price with inflation, ending with a cheeky line about shopping early.
Hinton School District Audit Filed for 1973
Official notice that the annual audit report of the Hinton Community School District for the year ended June 30, 1973, has been filed with the Auditor of State. Dated December 5, 1973. Milo G. Kinwall C.P.A. of Yun, Givens and Co. in Cherokee.
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Iowa
Hinton
Yun, Givens and Co
Milo G. Kinwall
C.P.A
Thanking for Paper Write-Up and Picture
Mr and Mrs Vernon Loutsch express gratitude for the write-up and photo published in the newspaper. They say the picture was appreciated and extend thanks again. Route 1 Le Mars address included.
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Vernon Loutsch
Route 1
le Mars
Break-in at Corky’s Corner near Marcus under sheriff probe
The Cherokee county sheriff’s department investigates a Wednesday morning break-in at Corky’s Corner located 112 miles south of Marcus at the junction of county road 143 and Iowa 3. Stolen were several hundred dollars in items including a $175 paymaster check writer, a $375 electric calculator, tools, and a Citizens band Johnson messenger radio valued at about $175 from a truck outside.
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Cherokee County Sheriff's Department
Corky's Corner
Marcus
Iowa 3
Citizens’ Band
Johnson Messenger Radio
Community Organization Holiday Events Calendar
Calendar lists multiple December gatherings: St James altar society Christmas party Monday at 6 15 p m with potluck and guest sisters. CDA Christmas dinner and party December 11 at K C hall at 6 30 p m. Brentwood Good Samaritan auxiliary meeting December 11 at 9 15 a m. Newcomer Christmas party and officer elections December 11 at Mrs J Cheney 332 9th Ave SW at 7 30 p m. Christian Women's club luncheon December 11 Terrace lounge Westmar College at 12 30 with reservations to Donna Van Beek 546 4801. Christian Women's executive committee December 18 at Mrs Lillian Tordoff 1074 7th Ave SE at 9 30 a m. Goodwill truck visit to Le Mars December 18 call numbers to request stops before the 18th.
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Brentwood Good Samaritan Auxiliary
Brentwood
J. Cheney
9Th Ave
Christian Women’s Club
Westmar College
Donna van Beek
Christian Women’s Executive Committee
Lillian Tordoff
7Th Ave
Heating oil dealers get CLC-92 forms from IRS in Des Moines
James T. Ridecutte of the Internal Revenue Service announced CLC-92 forms are now available at the Des Moines IRS office for heating oil dealers. Retailers may raise No 2 heating oil prices once per calendar month to reflect higher costs and must report the increase on a CLC-92 within five days. Prices are set by adding the difference between current weighted inventory costs and May 15 inventory costs. for more help call toll-free 1-800-362-2030.
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James T. Ridecutte
Internal Revenue Service
Des Moines
IRS
Harms and June Complete Insurance Sale Training
Two Le Mars men Arnold Harms and Allen June have graduated from a Bankers Life and Casualty sales training institute. The intensive weeklong program covered advanced sales and service techniques for new insurance agents.
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le Mars
Bankers Life and Casualty Company
Arnold Harms
Allen June
Expressway 60 plans threaten NW Iowa farmland and watersheds
A reader warns that expressway 60 would cement thousands of acres of productive farmland and cut a major watershed in northwest Iowa, harming family farms and conservation work. The letter notes no extra land to rent and questions progress over quality of life. Separate notices announce Akron fire station bids due Dec 17 and waterworks improvements with bids due Jan 3, plus a Plymouth County Home Economists meet at 7:30 at James Kerr residence for an annual tour of homes.
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Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission
America
Earth
Shirley Pavlik
Merrill
Akron
Ellis Tucker
Akron Register- Tribune
Plymouth County Home Economists Assn
James Kerr
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Dick Koerselman
Verle Maizdorff
Wayne Schipper
New York Life Insurance
First St
Arie J. Bomgaars
M. CuriOus
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K.C. Hall
Frakes
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Ist Ave
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Harms
Charles Bronson
the Stone Killer
Dino DE Laurentiis
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