End of an era for Plymouth county attorney Bill Sturges
Editorial honors William S. Sturges who served as Plymouth County attorney for 18 years. Born in Le Mars, he handled high profile cases including the Triplett murder and Sioux City cases, led drug and liquor regulation efforts, and founded the Plymouth county crime commission. He spent Mondays with the county board, faced elections, and upheld fairness and lawfulness throughout his tenure as he nears the end of his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Sturges
William S. Sturges
le Mars
George W. Sturges
Ooo
Bill
Woodbury
Sioux City
Scholer
Ernest Triplett
Triplett
Plymouth County
Northwest Iowa
Plymouth County Crime Commission
Plymouth County Attornney
Sturges
County Board of Supervisors
G-K
Doctor Drennen
Ruthven
Iowa
Navy
University of Iowa
Olst
Lions Club Chamber
Masonic Lodge
Lions Club America Association
Jaae Walton
Bob and
Mary Ann Drennen
First United Methodist Church of
le Mars i
Ocr
Pentel
Senior Citizens Potluck at Old Post Office
Calendar notes a weekly noon potluck for senior citizens at the old post office with no Monday gathering. An upcoming meeting on Tuesday January 2 is scheduled for 7 30 pm at the public library.
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Old Post Office
Public Library Board
Public Library
Le Mars daily Sentinel subscription notice and rates 1972
The notice lists subscription options and rates for Le Mars daily Sentinel dated Thursday December 28, 1972. It mentions various durations including six months and one year, with prices tied to local and outside areas. The document shows ad rates and publication details, reflecting wartime-era pricing and distribution.
Central Telephone Co expresses thanks for salute
To the First National Bank the week of Dec 18. Central Telephone Co wishes to express appreciation for the salute given by you and to KLEM for carrying it on the air and to the Le Mars Daily Sentinel for publishing it in their paper. Thank you.
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First National Bank
The
Central Telephone Co
KLEM
le Mars Daily Sentinel
Seasonings Delays Wedding to Silver Anniversary Golf Day
A quirky note explains postponing a wedding two days to avoid clashing with a silver wedding anniversary on Saturday. The narrator mentions always playing golf on Saturdays and chose the date accordingly.
Dear Dr Lamb on Varicose Veins Advice
A reader seeks help for varicose veins from standing in factories and stores. Dr Lamb explains causes include birth weakness, pregnancy, obesity, and family tendency. External support helps only with dilated veins, proper examination needed to decide on surgery, and regular leg muscle exercise aids circulation.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Savings bond sales exceed the 1972 goal state wide
County reports show Plymouth at 103 percent of its 1972 goal with 11 months totaling 497168 from November sales of series E and H bonds. Ringgold leads the state at 145 percent, followed by Mills 141, Taylor 140, Delaware 137, and Muscatine 130, with 25 counties over quota. Town sales reach 7572031 in November, 20 percent higher than last year, eleven-month total 85511994 at 101 percent of the goal. Sioux 410545 at 94 percent, Woodbury 3048886 at 104, Cherokee 296579 at 92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon L. Mennen
le Mars
Volunteer County Savings Bonds
Plymouth County
Ringgold County
Mills
Taylor
Delaware
Muscatine
Sioux County
Woodbury
School bus driver clinics scheduled January 18
The Iowa Department of Public Instruction transportation division and the Iowa Highway Patrol will sponsor 30 school bus driver clinics from January 8 to February 8. Arthur Roberts says the sessions aim to improve the accident record. Attendees include drivers administrators and board members from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Clinics will be at Le Mars Community High School on January 18 and at Cherokee on January 31.
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Transportation Division
Department of Public Instruction
Iowa Highway Patrol
Arthur Roberts
le Mars Community High School
Cherokee
Mental Health course offered in Buena Vista evening sessions
Buena Vista college in Storm Lake will run a seven session evening course titled Mental Health in the Elementary Classroom during the January interim. Instructor Mrs. Carol Burr, elementary counselor at Albert City Truesdale, leads sessions from 7 to 8 50 p.m. on January 3 8 10 15 17 22 and 24, for elementary teachers part time students and interested parents. One semester hour credit available auditors may attend for 25 dollars. full time January interim students are excluded. Mrs Burr a Morningside graduate earned an elementary guidance degree at Drake in 1971 and has worked with Albert City Truesdale for 14 years and taught at Buena Vista last summer.
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Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Carol Burr
Albert City-Truesdale
Burr
Morningside College
Drake University
Albert City- Truesdale
Harmans Granted Marriage Dissolution in District Court
Judge Murray S Underwood issued a decree of dissolution in favor of Michael T Harman on petition against JoAnne K Harman of Kingsley. The couple wed at Marcus on December 14, 1962 and have two minor children, Susan Elizabeth born 1963 and Sandra born 1969. The decree includes a property settlement and grants permanent custody and control of the children to the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray S. Underwood
Michael T. Harman
JoAnne K. Harman
Kingsley
Marcus
Susan Elizabeth
Sandra
Thrifty Thur and holiday musings from a bygone year
The column reflects on last year’s questions about Thrifty Thursday, public sentiment, and festive seasons. It notes mixed reactions to promotions, recalls memories of past tunes and travels, comments on Christmas shopping, and ends with a New Year’s reflection on survival and continuity.
Money Talks Still, But You Must Increase the Volume
A concise note on how money still influences outcomes, but louder, clearer messaging is needed to make the message reach audiences. It emphasizes the need for stronger communication and amplified voices in financial influence.
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