Senate approves metric conversion plan passes to house
The Senate approved a bill to make the metric system the predominant standard of weights and measures in the United States. It creates a 17 member metric board to plan conversion and educate the public, with a 10 year framework and voluntary compliance. The vote sends the measure to a conference with the House, which already passed a similar bill.
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United States Senate
United States
House
Senate
U.S. Metric Board
Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings span Hinton area
In Hinton and nearby towns a flurry of Thanksgiving visits and family events are noted. Cpl. Alan Jones of Portland visits with Violet Jones family. many relatives from Le Mars Sioux City and Kansas City attend meals and gatherings. Local seniors plan an oyster stew event December 8 at the community hall.
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David Junck
Larry Kimsey
Grand Junction
Colo
Kimsey
Rae Jean Lang
Harry Plendl
Dorothy Sorensen
Jeff
Paul Sorensen
Lake Crystal
Minn
Larry Plendl
Rock Valley
Don Trout
Don Richards
DeWayne Roetman
Gowrie
Frank Richards
Art Holtz Jr
Whiting
Millie Richards
Art Holtz
Hinton
Yetta Schneider
Ella MacLennon
Stanley Janer
Ed Nelson
Sioux City
Wallace Blach
Walter Hartman
Walter Hartman Jr
Kingsley
Wayne Jones
Walter Hartmans
Frank Beguin
Bob Schneider
Gary Knobbe
Helen Plendl
Minnie Schindel
Omaha
LeRoy Meyerdick
Minneapolis
Gertrude Jansen
Jack Chrisman
Sanborn
Stewart Williamson
Don Bobzien
Louis Baack
Wallace Baack
Maggie Husman
le Mars
Husman
Larry Klarenbeek
Kansas City
Stanley Klarenbeek
Susan Piburn
Presbyterian Church
Becky Udell
Jan Spies
Roxanne Richards
Steve Binnebeese
Anna Young
St. Luke Medical Center
Dick Richards
John Anderson
Sergeant Bluff
Norman Thoreson
Lawton
Darvin Richards
Tom Flannery Jr
Leslie Trometer
Don Trometer
Mark Lucey
Harlan Wagner
Santa Letters From Brenda and Brian Harvey
Brenda and her younger brother Brian send Christmas wishes detailing toys they want. Brenda requests a fire engine and a clothed doll, while Brian asks for a truck and small cars. They promise cookies and milk for Santa.
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Santa Clause
Brenda
Brian
Brian Harvey
Festive Foods with a Flair featured by Iola Frerichs
The Christian Women's Club reservation deadline is Thursday for its monthly gathering. The group meets Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in Westmar college Kalas room for a $1.75 brunch. Reservations contact Sheila Anderson or Nancy Johnson. Guest Mary Dee Roberts of Lincoln as branch speaker. Music by Ruth Parkinson. Betty Lou Larson on piano. CWC is nonDenominational with no dues. cancellations essential.
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Christian Women’s Club
Westmar College
Sheila Anderson
Nancy Johnson
Bob
Iola) Frerichs
Akron
le Mars
Iola
Kraft Foods
Chicago
Kraft
Mary Dee Roberts
Lincoln
Ruth Parkinson
Betty Lou Larson
CWC
Friday club hears report on Terrace Hill
Members of the Le Mars Friday club met last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Martin with president Marie Hershberger presiding. Jane Satory reported on grocery service to shut ins and the club joined the national crime survey. Mrs. Sandra Shrke presented a report on Terrace Hill, future home of Iowa governors, the group sang We're from Iowa, luncheon was served, next meeting set for December 19 at Mrs. Ron Severson's home for Christmas.
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le Mars
Dorothy Martin
Marie Hershberger
Jane Satory
Sandra Shrke
Terrace Hill
Iowa
Ron Severson
Bedford Fire Department Honors Two Veterans for 50 Years
Bed ford officials recognized Ray Johnson and Ben Scane for half a century of service with the Bedford fire department. The salute honors their dedication and long-term commitment to the community.
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Ray Johnson
Ben Scane
Bedford
Bedford Fire Department
Bath trio and toys listed for Santa visit
A Santa gift list features Bath trio Umbrella Raggedy Ann and Andy doll house and a game of Operation along with an easy Bake oven Dishes a Night gown Practice Hair do slippers a Doll that Ahh Chooo Sweater Shirt and a yellow bear on yellow pants indicating a family prepares toys for holiday delivery.
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Santa
Bath Trio
Umbrella
Raggedy Ann and
Andy Doll House
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