24 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
1
A nostalgic riff on Christmas festive lore, reflecting on quiet year ends, lights, love, and Santa’s annual visit with hints of extra helpers. The text blends seasonal warmth with playful musings about gift giving and good behavior.
A reader recalls the Nov 26 1969 issue sent to his brother Will by Lloyd Johns and shares hometown names, stories, and memories. He lists neighbors and businesses once in Le Mars, recounts moves to Los Angeles and Navy service in World War I, and notes aging, nostalgia, and holiday wishes to Mr Johns.
A note to the editor expresses gratitude for a photograph and gift in honor of a 50th anniversary to be celebrated January 4. The couple praises Mrs. Naef for her work and signs as Mr. and Mrs. Thos. H. Sweeney, Akrong.
Social events brief notes an Elks club holiday gathering with social hour at 6:30 followed by dinner at 8 and dancing. Published in a weekly Le Mars Sentinel column with local notices and subscription details.
Editorial notes Britain’s shift from Victorian norms under Labour reforms. Abolished death penalty and legalized various freedoms. By 1970 instant adulthood for 18 to 21 year olds. 18 for majority rights including voting. Roy Jenkins defends a civilized, tolerant approach amid mixed reactions. A survey shows young men resist female equality and favor certain appearance biases.
Industrial News Review argues that modern reliance on centralized electric power is essential for heat light and power. It contends environmental groups have delayed plant expansion, risking outages, and warns we cannot revert to self powered living. The piece stresses environment must blend with current needs.
Guardmark Inc of Memphis pleaded innocent in Mason City District Court to operating a detective agency without an Iowa license. Trial set for the week of Jan 6. The firm provided about five guards at the IBP Mason City plant since late November after reports of sabotage. The plant shut after violence tied to a strike by Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen.
John Tschampel AMN FR 481623511 now serves in the air force with a new address at Box B 3415 Lowry AFB Denver Co 80230. He is the son of Harold and Mrs. Tschampel of Merrill.
Deeds Bonidel Nailor Willer and Betty Lou Black exec Cecelia Nailor transfer Lots 9 10 Block 1 Highlawn Add Kingsley for 5000 dollars. Francis Nilles et al to Robert J Hansen South Lot 11 Mooneys Sunnyside Add Remsen for 1 dollar. Lillian Bock to Alfred V Kroepel Lots 9 10 11 Block 82 6th Add Le Mars for 1 dollar. Illinois Central Railroad Co to Wayne M Garvin part 6 92 43 for 3920 dollars. Anna Harback to Clayton and Milo Harnack Northwest quarter 29 92 43 for 1 dollar. Clayton Harback et al to Anna Harnack Northwest quarter 29 92 43 for 1 dollar. M W Orban to Lor is R Gabel east 70 feet of Lot 3 Orleans 2nd Add Le Mars for 1 dollar.
Iowa's November traffic toll reached 72 with pedestrians and alcohol-related crashes totaling 35 deaths. Through November 1969, 729 people died on state roads, 66 fewer than the first eleven months of 1968. The report notes belt use saved six lives that month and urges wider use.
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