Customs and traditions anchor Christmas joy worldwide
Lyle Borg notes how Christmas customs reflect cultural roots from Norway to Denmark England Germany and the Netherlands. Food carols evergreen candles and feast days carry meaning of peace and joy, linking medieval English practices to modern celebrations and origins in honoring the Holy Child.
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Norway
Denmark
England
Nicholas
Germany
America
Lyle Borg
Iowa Farm Bureau
Antique baskets and American folk art prices rise
Collectors prize old baskets and other early American handcrafts with values cited for several items. Values range from about 28 to 75 dollars for baskets, iron toy horses 45 to 65 dollars, ornate brass mirrors 50 to 75 dollars, and a watercolor dated 1799 1845 estimated around 200 dollars, with guidance to seek national appraisers for rare pieces.
Army engineer Dean Kolker on 10 day leave
Sp. 5th class Dean Kolker is spending a 10 day leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kolker in Merrill. Dean has been stationed at Fort Carlson Colo with the 52nd engineer Holqts company United States army.
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Melvin Kolker
Merrill
Dean
Fort Carlson
Colo
Holqts
United States Army
Lord Algernon Sues Ex Wife for Defamation
The aristocrat Algernon fired his butler after the servant admitted opening a letter from his ex wife accusing him of cheating on his income tax return. Algernon claimed libel, but the court ruled the writer could not foresee the letter would be read by another, and that a butler need not open letters addressed to his employer.
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Algernon
American Bar Assn
Iowa State Bar Assn
Public defamation rules and private letters discussed
A reader outlines defamation principles noting public disclosure only when a third party learns of the false claim. Cases show sealed letters may still be liable if the writer could foresee disclosure, such as a note to a minor that ends up with guardians. Post cards may be deemed public. Acknowledgments from readers praise the Sentinel staff and share holiday greetings from an AFS student in Sweden.
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Stockholm
the Sentinel
Mikael Bronnegard
Angsallsvagen
Spanga
Sweden
Mikael
American Field Service
AFS
Frank Summersides
Thanks for support during hospital stay at St Luke
William Henrich expresses deep gratitude to friends and relatives for cards gifts and visits while a patient at St Luke hospital Special thanks go to Pastor Rodehorst Chaplain Johnson and Chaplain Althaus for prayers and visits Doctor Monford Dr Keene and the hospital staff for considerate care Also thanks to those who aided at the farm.
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St. Luke Hospital
Rodehorst
Johnson
Althaus
Monford
Keene
William Henrich
Le Mars Daily Sentinel local page listings
Advertising rates and mailing options for the Le Mars Daily Sentinel are published. The notice lists subscription prices, delivery areas, and personnel roles including publisher editor and managers, with multiple intervals and rates for in town and outside local area readers.
Letter From Jason Austine To Santa Claus
A child named Jason Austine writes to Santa, asking for a Big Wheel, a barn, a little bicycle, Evil Knievel, and Tinker Toys for Christmas. He notes his 412th birthday and mentions his two year old sister Nikki, requesting a family playhouse and dolls clothes. He lists birthday and gift desires and asks Santa to visit friends with toys as well.
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Jason
Rudolph
Nikki
Jason Austine
Route 3
le Mars
Entry thwarted at Berkenpas home in Le Mars
Le Mars police report a screen door was cut at 45 6th Ave SE Sunday night. Police chief said the would be intruder did not gain entry and was frightened away when a woman yelled at him. Case under investigation.
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le Mars
A. J. Berkenpas
6Th Ave. SE
Correction on Keffeler barn fire insurance claim
A Dec 18 report in the Le Mars Daily Sentinel stated Mrs. Clarence Keffeler said the barn destroyed by fire on her farm was insured and that she could not estimate the loss. Jim Staab, her son-in-law, believed the barn was insured but did not know its value.
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le Mars Daily Sentinel
Clarence Keffeler
Jim Staab
Fines in Plymouth County Court Notice
Randolph Puttman of Remsen disobeyed a traffic signal with fines totaling 18.50. Jack Haralson of Merrill and Carolyn Landis of Le Mars faced insufficient funds penalties 36.26 and 24.50. Jim Hays of Le Mars paid 33.50 for failure to deliver fee and title to the county treasurer. Louis Arens of Remsen was fined 25 for speeding. Timothy Schuetz of Le Mars fined 28.50 for disturbing the peace. Curtis Krause fined 28.50 for failure to have control of vehicle.
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Plymouth County
Curtis Krause
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