31 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1976
Page
1
A weather and health column foresees a harsh cold season with a persistent cough and dry air worsening illnesses. It predicts above normal precipitation across spring and summer, with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and unsettled weather into December, urging rain to ease drought and dry air effects.
Epworth Western Dubuque band selected by Iowa governor to march in the January 20 inaugural parade. The group notes awards and the governor’s cup, but seeks donations from Iowans to cover event expenses and future obligations. Signed by Lawrence F. Clements, president, Western Dubuque Band Parents Assn.
The fragment lists staff roles and contact lines for the Le Mars Daily Sentinel, Iowa, including editors and managers, followed by subscription prices and options for U.S. and military readers. It is dated Thursday December 34, 1976, indicating a production note within the periodical.
The column explains primary records as original event sources like census and court records, while secondary sources include history books and genealogies. It stresses using libraries, especially state and local libraries, for researching genealogical material and invites exploration of local histories and trails to expand evidence for family lines.
A reminiscence on fondue lasting beyond holiday trends. The writer recalls fondue parties and new dessert and cheese fondue recipes, praising its versatility and social ease. Included are two specific fondue preparations: an orange fondue with fruits and cakes and a holiday sausage bread fondue with pineapple, all shared as family-friendly, leisurely meals.
Rural Le Mars residents Mr and Mrs Maynard Thoms hosted Christmas dinner for her brother Mr and Mrs Bob Soukup of Paullina. That evening a buffet supper included Mr and Mrs Elwood Gylfe and family and Mr and Mrs Gus Gylfe of Beresford plus Don Thoms and family of Le Mars. Property transfers listed include Lawrence Nuebel to Meredith Rueter and Ronald Rueter and to Randal Nuebel and Candace Nuebel and to Lois Fay Fisch and James Fisch with detailed legal descriptions.
Kristie Faubion of Colorado Springs spends the week in Le Mars with her brother Kurt Faubion and grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Harms enjoying family time and local outings.
A broad survey of attitudes shows little change in how men and women view each other. Noting that women seek independence and pay equity, while men resist conceding equality, the piece cites figures from Marjorie Nicolson to Golda Meir and Franklin P. Jones. It argues women must press for balance, yet many still prefer coexistence rather than full parity.
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