23 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
1
Iowa fire marshal Wilbur Johnson warns against preventable holiday fires as winter brings high risk. He cites fatal fires from Christmas trees and wires, urges dry trees away, water kept, and UL labeled slow burning trees, with no short cuts and careful placement.
A public safety notice emphasizes using noncombustible materials for tree decorations and indirect lighting, checking lights for frayed wires, and keeping fire hazards away. It recommends fireproof base materials, disposing of wrapping promptly, and turning off all lights and decorations before bed to prevent tragedy.
Farm and City Ramblings from the Plymouth County Extension Service outlines a series of winter education programs. Highlights include a Corn Clinic at St James Catholic Church on January 11 with Extension Specialists discussing 1965 corn production and insect and weed control, plus a three day poultry and egg production school in Sioux Center starting January 14. Reservations for the poultry course are due January 4. Additional schools cover Soybean and Grain Sorghum on February 2 and Beef and Swine on March 9, 15, 23, and 36, with follow up neighborhood discussions on financing public services in February.
A reflective remark prompts readers to ask what they did wrong in the moment of being dug out. It frames self evaluation as part of handling a difficult situation with direct, terse language. The line emphasizes accountability and learning from mistakes under pressure.
The notice highlights the State Legislature in Des Moines focusing on current tax revenue and government spending, inviting readers to study and discuss these issues. It also reports a Farm and Home Development meeting rescheduled for January 6 to recruit Plymouth county farm couples for a three year program, with Extension Staff aiding record keeping. Tree planters are offered by several sources and must be reserved for spring 1965. contact Extension for availability.
The calendar notes that Le Mars Community Schools start their Christmas vacation on December 22 with a 3 30 p m dismissal. It marks the end of the term and the return date may be listed in the district schedule.
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