24 Jan 1963
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Newspaper
Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
A garbled passage describes a doctor visiting a patient named Vis and mentioning a Red Cross purse. It references governance at state level, roads, schools, liquor and welfare, and economic guidance across the US, with unclear names and dates.
Gayle Ann Johnson of Henry township Plymouth County seeks annulment from Donald Luther Johnson. She alleges a prior marriage at Salt Lake City in 1969 and that he had a former wife still living. She also seeks support judgment, noting past due child support from Bernard W. Lucken and a Minnesota judgment transcript.
Deputy Clerk Ruth Schuette tallies county vital statistics for the year. Births fell from 645 to 545, a 15.5 percent drop, while deaths rose from 176 to 195. Marriages remained at about 400, divorces dropped from 20 to 14, and Clerk Earl Romer noted births to nonresidents fell due to neighboring hospital facilities.
William C Hahn 81 native of Plymouth County and Evan gelical United Brethren minister dies in Arcata California. He attended Western Union college and served churches including Sioux Falls and a Sioux City mission. Survived by two children, four sisters and four brothers. wife died about 40 years ago. Funeral and burial planned in Pomona California.
Eight members of the Le Mars Town Chapter of the national TT society were initiated in a Wednesday evening ceremony at Hammers restaurant and the Methodist church parlors. State and local officers welcomed guests, with Mel Ruth Gearke presiding.
The Recorder's Office notes 7405 instruments recorded during the period with no fee of SQGM required. Summary lists items including Deres Sp 278 50 and Wereas Pann Chart 50820. Refegers and Nevjaregents 7500 Cortifad cops a3 (N) VEsceTancens 1,482.50.
Iowa records polio cases with Plymouth noting one case in 1962 amid historical totals. Dr. Ralph Poreen, head of the communicable disease division, confirmed limited statewide activity as several towns reported cases across years. 1961 saw 18 polio cases and 1959 had a peak with 408.
A damaged OCR weather snippet reports Thursday afternoon temperatures around 14 degrees with a rising warm spell and a mixed forecast. It mentions a minus three reading at times and a near normal precipitation outlook. The 30 day outlook favors below normal temperatures in the western half of the state and Rockies while Minnesota and Great Lakes areas trend near to below normal.
Presiding bishop Paul Milhouse of Wayne City, Missouri will deliver the sermon at the installation service for Calvary EUB Church. The event Sunday evening January 27 at 7:30 includes officers installed, choir under Larrey Day and others assisting. Milhouse will preach on The Renewal of the Church and then interview trustees in Le Mars and Tri City prior to cal students.
The Democratic Women's club of Plymouth County will meet at the Oak Room in the Le Mars public library at 8 p.m. Friday, February 1.
Randalls will give 225 extra Gold Bond stamps with select items in their big back-page ad this weekend. No coupons needed. Manager Vern Miller says free coffee and cookies will be served. Check the ad for money-saving specials and the Thrif-T-Valu Beef Sale Friday Saturday and Thursday.
Le Mars retail sales dipped in the second quarter as tax receipts show reduced consumer activity. The report, filed with the Star Toy Commission, notes slower spending in local shops during a transitional period.
Darrell Hoss begins work as Sears Home Representative in Le Mars after relocating from Omaha. A 1952 Central High School graduate and Air Force veteran, he offers free home appliance, furnishing, kitchen remodeling, and full home remodeling advice with no obligation, calling on customers at home.
Listed admissions include Mrs Raymond Johnson Marcus Ronald Kellen Marcus Henry Stoos Remsen Mrs Wayne Ament Marcus Dismissals include Mrs Gerald Shea and daughter Remsen Mrs Robert Kinney and son Alton Mrs Marvin Galles and daughter Remsen.
Le Mars welcomes a daughter born January 2 at Sacred Heart hospital to Mr and Mrs Jarold Sorgdrager. The birth adds a new member to the local family and community.
Audrey Lubben reports from Sierra Leone where she serves as a Corps volunteer after intensive training in How University Washington DC and Puerto Rico. The safety technician from Rochester Minnesota describes travel from Freetown to Magburaka, 120 miles inland, amid rough roads and a 31 000 population center with Tenne tribe residents as she shares her first letter to the Daily Sentinel.
Highway Patrolman Ed Johnson announced a new schedule for driver's license tests at city hall. Driving tests run 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Written tests occur from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Renewals are accepted during regular hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
January 20 to 28 listings show religious orders, civic meetings, college clubs, sports games and social events. Notable items include Knights Templar officers installation at Masonic Temple, Westmar and Dana high school games, Rainbow installation, cancer films at St James, AAUW gathering, adult night school, and NFC county meeting in Newepa.
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