12 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1977
Page
1
Roy M. Giardner argues conservative driving can cut fuel use by 10 percent or more without reducing travel. Guidelines include engine tune ups, gentle acceleration, slower braking, and avoiding rapid warming. Cruise control and car pooling can boost savings, with potential billions of gallons saved annually.
A Rome Koudleske column ponders everyday quirks from speeding tickets to odd even parking laws. The writer notes pride in Le Mars junior high band at a national convention and muses on gossip and seasonal robin sightings.
Three months. The note refers to a billing or delivery arrangement stated as three months by carrier or mail, indicating a subscription or service period with different delivery methods. The text is fragmentary, offering limited context about the transaction or recipient.
Readers respond on signed letters about the Tell Its column and sports coverage. Praises editor for award and sports pages while noting a coach critique. Updates include Jeff and Kari Knudtson’s achievements and college moves. social notes on local families and a Thanksgiving week return.
Seggerman, Kingsley, joined Crow's 1977 corn master project with an entry of 149.50 bn. No. 2 corn per acre. His yield came from Crow's 666 hybrid with 117 day relative maturity, harvested Nov 7 after May 15 planting in 38 inch rows. Final stand 19,000 plants per acre moisture 20.6 percent. The program publicly recognizes members and promotes exchange of corn-growing ideas.
A longtime Le Mars resident recalls home heating changes from bare stoves to insulation and radiant heaters. He notes older houses felt draftsier, compares past methods like blankets and coal stoves with modern options, and mentions public policy warnings on energy shortages guiding upgrades. He hints at solar possibilities and reflects on grandparents’ experiences with heat.
Iowa State University announces scholarship auditions for high school seniors on Jan 21 and Feb 4 in Scheman building. Three major awards of 750 per year plus additional grants totaling 3,000 over four years, with other awards from 150 to 300 per year. Applications due Jan 16 for Jan 21 and Jan 30 for Feb 4. details from Sue E. Haug Exhibit Hall 50011 Ames IA.
Nikki Anstine of Le Mars writes to Santa asking for a sweeping play set a paint book a walking baby a play house and pajamas She plans to leave hot chocolate and apples for Rudolph and warns Santa about a small chimney
A guidance piece on easing Christmas shopping by asking recipients about their preferences and choosing gifts accordingly. It urges planning, knowing personal tastes, and suggests versatile options like gift certificates or universally usable items, while noting the season’s spiritual aim beyond material concerns.
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