Starvation and love urged in Fayette county letter
Editorial letter from Rev. Ron Whitner of St. Mary Episcopal argues starvation is medical, economic, political, and religious. He cites marginal employees earning 65 cents hourly and urges action, citing Zaida McClaury’s food stamp program proposal and urging Fayette county board of supervisors to heed it.
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Oelwein Daily Register
Mike Mahoney
Register
Fayette County
Ron Whitner
St. Mary Episcopal Church
Robert S. Jaggard
Jaggard
United States
Zaida McClaury
Board of Supervisors
Ron Whitmer
Rev
Whitmer
Merlin Whitmer
St. George Episcopal Church
le Mars
Ron
Sioux County Capital
Orange City
Newspaper costs rise sharply over a decade
The Storm Lake Register notes an 84 percent overall rise in newspaper costs driven by a 121 percent boost over ten years in editorial expenses. Reading matter up 30.6 percent and pages increase from 12.26 to 16.4 percent as price per copy climbs from seven to ten cents, per the American Newspaper Association.
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Storm Lake Register
Assn
Primghar Youth Indicted for Draft Registration Failure
David Albert Mott, 19, was indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of failing to register for the draft after allegedly not complying with a June 26 selective service induction order. The indictment was returned November 19, with information held until the youth was located.
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Primghar
David Albert Mott
Selective Service Board
US Attorney’s
Sioux City
Born at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars
A daughter was born December 10 at Floyd Valley hospital to Mr and Mrs Thomas Arens of Le Mars.
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Floyd Valley Hospital
Thomas Arens
le Mars
Swanson’s store to close Thursday for Mrs. Swanson
Swanson Superstore manager Jerry Christenson said the Le Mars outlet will close from noon Thursday to 3 p.m. in tribute to Mrs. Al Swanson of Cherokee who died Monday after a long illness. Ronald R. Stoutenberg of Sioux City won Chevy dealers Hawaii and Hula Bowl promotion, earning a 1969 Caprice plus a seven day trip for two to Hawaii or 1500 cash option.
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Jerry Christenson
Swanson
le Mars
al Swanson
Cherokee
Chevrolet
Hawaii
Medicare claims due by Dec 31 to secure payment
John R. Goldman, social security district manager in Sioux City, urges Medicare beneficiaries especially the elderly to file claims for medical expenses incurred between Oct 1, 1966 and Sept 30, 1967 by December 31. After that date payments cannot be made. prior misunderstandings about receipted bills are noted, as from 1968 itemized bills showing services and charges suffice even if unpaid. Daily Sentinel want ads note attic cleaning and antiques.
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John R. Goldman
Social Security
Sioux City
Medicare
Goldman
Army launches Operation Santa Claus enlistment option
U S Army recruiters announce Operation Santa Claus allowing young men to enlist before Christmas and take home leave. Enlistees report December 23 at the induction center, gain leave until January 6, 1969, then return for basic training. Contact Sgt Kirchstein Room 4 Post Office Bldg Sioux City or call 252-4161 Ext 230.
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U.S. Army
Sgt. Kirchstein
Sioux City
Hong Kong flu may hit the United States this fall
A new influenza variant from Hong Kong is expected to appear in the United States this fall and winter. The World Health Organization and U S Public Health Service issued the alert. Vaccines are being developed to immunize the vulnerable as experts note advances since the 1918 pandemic and the reduction of pneumonia deaths through antibiotics and better care.
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United States
World Health Organization
U. S. Public Health Service
Hong Kong
Health Insurance
Thomas Francis Jr
Merrill Blue Ribbons 4 H Holds Regular Meeting
The Merrill Blue Ribbons 4 H club met at Dave Bogenrief home to plan 1969 programs. Ann Brodie demonstrated The Spirit of Christmas. Lunch was by Mrs Bogenrief. Next meeting set for 8 p m Jan 8 at Ann and Tom Brodie home with Dave Bogenrief to present again.
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Merrill Blue Ribbons 4-H Club
Dave Bogenrief
Ann Brodie
Bridegroom thanks minister for beautiful wedding closure
A Midwest minister receives a bridegroom's note expressing gratitude for the way the ceremony brought his happiness to a fitting conclusion. The letter reflects warm appreciation for the role the clergyman played in uniting the couple.
Subscriptions Tie Romance Between Local Figures
Brief note lists names Dick Koerselran Hodgson Stickel and Ladenthin in a local subscription romance snippet from Glade Reihort area. The fragmentary item hints at a social or community reading circle with members connected to a publication.
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Dick Koerselran
Dohn Hodgson
Stickel
Dervin
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Primghar Youth
Swanson’s
Dennis Menace
By Ketcham
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Bruce Lancaster
Bob Phillips
Sibley
Larry
Bruce
Bob
Terry Nielsen
U.S
Iowa
Samuel W. Gaynor
Nebraska St
Heaton-Westcott
Donald Sinclair
First Congregational Church
Logan Park
Clyde Eastman
Gaynor
Gaynor-Bagstad Co
le Mars Daily Sentinel
Merrill
Hal
Sentinel
Carter A. Pitts
Weetee Pees
le Mars and Merrill
Fos Dee Sa
Plymouth
Eastwood
Edward Sha
Hyveltest
Vaef
Naef
Basan
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