LeMars Daily Sentinel details publication standard
The LeMars Daily Sentinel notes its weekday afternoon schedule and publication status as a second class mail matter entered at the Le Mars post office in Iowa, under Act of Congress requirements.
20 Dec 1961
Page 1
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1961
Page
1
The LeMars Daily Sentinel notes its weekday afternoon schedule and publication status as a second class mail matter entered at the Le Mars post office in Iowa, under Act of Congress requirements.
The piece recalls Maine joining the nationwide pattern by moving general elections to the Tuesday after the first Monday in November since 1958. It notes the legislative step, voter ratification via a special election, and the role of newspapers as the legal notice medium. Also lists transfers in Le Mars including Clotilde Wolf to Orville H. Livermore and Livermore to Peter A. Vander Meer Jr. with $1.00 payments for specific lots.
Joyce Grothe, a Gehlen High senior, is named representative for the Board of Gehlen High School. She receives the Certificate of Honor and Membership in the McCall's Teen Fashion Board for outstanding achievement in Home Economics. Educational Director Kit Mason will mentor Joyce and the student body. Joyce will wear a bronze pin with the initials t.f.b.
Christmas is near and the piece contrasts secular Christmas joys with the Christ child’s birth. It urges readers to wish Jesus Happy Birthday and give love as a present. The article recalls a Gehlen chorus Christmas program presenting Handel's Messiah, praising its Christian message over material gifts.
Gehlen led 18 13 after the first quarter and 31 29 at halftime before George overtook them in the third. The Jays briefly regained a lead late in the game but were overpowered and lost 63 to 53. The piece notes an upcoming Thursday trip to Maurice Orange City Dutchmen and wishes the team luck.
The Gehlen freshman basketball team lost 30 29 to Sioux Center last week in a tight defensive contest. Sioux Center also defeated Gehlen earlier this year 42 40, underscoring a repeat close battle and stubborn back and forth scoring.
The chorus impressed on Sunday and a reporter notes a lapse in seating for buses heading to Marcus. The basketball team stands 1-3 after losses to Sioux Center and Calumet, with a 15-14 win over Gehlen in a shortened preliminary game. Birthdays listed show Dianne Miller, Chuck Neubrand, Jane Kolbeck, Shirley Groetken, Kathleen Kennedy.
Gehlen Junior Jays stay undefeated after disposing of Howard Ireton Le Mars Central and Remsen St Marys. Scoring leaders include Jerry Kurth averaging 10 points per game and Denny Harms Gary Wells strong on rebounds. Wayne Shipsper fuels plays with key assists. two home games remain before Christmas with Alton St Marys and Remsen Union scheduled.
Calendar notes announce vacation starting December 21 with Christmas events in Orange City. A game with Maurice is planned, followed by a December 26 dance. Classes resume January 3.
Gehlen Aire announces editor Shirley Groetken as co editor Donna Wittkop and reporters Tim Schafete Joan WendI sports writer 19 amp photographer Igh te Sto pak in staff roll for the edition.
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