19 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1977
Page
1
The piece reflects on seasonal kindness and questions why Christmas prompts heightened goodwill. It argues Christmas honors the Christian savior who embodies power and peace, offering hope for salvation and a call to be more Christ-like throughout the year.
A reader grouses about wind chill figures, tax increases for roads, and holiday sayings. They mock phrases about money trees and life beginning at forty, and wish readers a merry Christmas.
Readable fragments show a date of Monday December 19 1977 and a reference to monthly timing by carrier. No clear event or named entities beyond the date.
Preliminary figures from Iowa DOT show 37 people killed in November, 10 fewer than last year. For January through November, 573 lives were lost on Iowa highways, down 157 from 1976. More young drivers were involved, with 39 percent under 25, up 7 percent.
A reflective holiday meditation on Christmas hustle and fatigue. It notes that preparation and tasks tire people yet define the season, yielding a second wind or fatigue before the holiday’s stillness, and ends with a blessing for all as the birth of a King is celebrated through effort.
Susan Merkley extension home economist suggests Christmas and Hanukkah finger plays to teach children about fingers hands and body position. The activities suit groups and individuals for ages three to eight with songs like reindeer and Hanukkah candle verses and a Farmer in the Dell style game. A Plymouth county extension publication Finger Plays and Action Verses for Children is offered for 20 cents.
Fashion notes say men's hats and caps are returning after decades out. Western hats stay popular in ranch country, with Stetsons valued as essentials. Industry forecasts 1978 sales over 600 million, prices rising from 15 to 30 40 dollars, reflecting renewed demand and longer hair trends.
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