18 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1967
Page
1
Dutch elm disease likely cannot be cured soon but control is improving with aerial spraying to curb the European bark beetle. Some trees died from graft transmissions underground, while Iowa State University campus reported no cases due to root graft breakage and strong elm disease control.
The Iowa Falls Citizen notes that university campuses show rising student numbers and new buildings, but questions whether growth should be matched by more cars. The piece argues parking costs may be funded separately and energy used for parking could fund better education, urging restraint on every student owning a car.
Le Mars celebrates Yuletide with familiar anchors like Vander Meer bakery anise scents central avenue small Christmas trees in First National Bank windows and carols from the Bowers marquee. Decorations evolve yet remain lovely with evergreen garlands and colored lights marking the season.
The ial now sparkles in sun light as new traditions grow. A nativity scene is presented as stained glass on the vast windows of Bonebrake Hall at Westmar campus.
Community notes from Le Mars describe 4 H mantinees at the Royal theater as gifts from local merchants, church nativity pages, and Christmas concerts at area churches and high schools. Traditions anchor the season, from porch lights to helpful acts like opening doors and returning lost items, with local families and visitors noted.
Le Mars and Remsen families note the rise of Lorna Tiemann wife of Norbert Tiemann Nebraska governor in her first year. Her days fill with engagements yet she remains a devoted mother driving Nobby Jr and Mary to Irving Junior High. She keeps evenings mostly free for family but sometimes goes 24 hours without seeing her children. She says the early months were difficult but she grows to like the role more each day.
A 75 year old wicker baby buggy remains in daily use by Mrs. Alta Schneekloth’s family near Margengo. The buggy, well built with heavy springs and original plush, lacks only its umbrella accessory.
Le Mars Daily Sentinel published weekday afternoons except Saturdays and holidays. Official city and county paper with postal designation second class. Staff includes Cater A. Pitts editor Glada Reichert production manager John Hodgton job shop manager Ellis Johansen advertising manager Dick Koerselman. Subscription rates listed for carrier and mail in various locations. servicemen rate available.
Gary J Dreckman son of Cle tus and Mrs Dreckman completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is stationed at Material Facility school Lowry AFB Colorado A Gehlen High School 1967 graduate Le Mars Also Otto Chase American Legion Post 235 Lake Mills honors 50 year Legionnaires pins and golden anniversary cards awarded to 13 members
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