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Newspaper
Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1963
Page
1
Readers contribute recollections about local landmarks in Le Mars. Topics include a former street with 13 saloons and a hitching post, bricklaying at the Union hotel east side, abandoned underground water reservoirs, and the Union hotel cupola pictured in a 1915 postcard with horser and buyer at the door.
Le Mars police issue stern reminder for drivers to yield to emergency vehicles after several fire calls in 24 hours. A reprint of city ordinances will appear in tomorrow's Daily Sentinel.
A warm spell sparks six fires in 24 hours as winds shift and rain expected. residents cope with smoke and heat. Alonzo Chapman and Kally R Brown pleaded guilty to larceny for coins stolen from King Koin laundry, each fined 50 dollars with costs. Brown held on drug charges.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Rod ney Gearke of Le Mars on March 37 in the local hospital. The announcement notes the joyous arrival and family names.
Editorial criticizes crowds following fire apparatus delaying firefighting and risking injuries. City code bans following within a city block with fines up to 100 dollars. Easter cash hunt planned by 34 Le Mars merchants offers nearly 400 dollars in prizes over April 4 to 6. Dr Golden O Thompson to speak at Storm Lake Career Day. Fire calls include grass fires near KLEM radio, a blaze at the Foreman Motorcycle shop, and multiple other alarms. Trinity Council Knights of Columbus launch a membership drive led by eight volunteers.
A fire at Foreman’s Motorcycle Shop on Central Ave caused extensive damage and led to a motorcycle collision with a parked police car. Mrs. Foreman suffered scalp lacerations and was hospitalized. Mr. Foreman was fined for reckless driving. Firefighters worked for over an hour to extinguish flames between the shop walls.
Le Mars firemen have battled six fires since Wednesday noon amid dry grass and strong winds. A grass fire behind Pete Stoos residence at 626 3rd St SE burned a large area. other blazes occurred in Kingsley Alton and the Gerhard Probst farm west of Le Mars. Merrill fire crews assisted Thursday. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning until rain moistens the dry conditions.
The listing covers events from March 28 to April 4 including an Extension committee lesson on landscaping at 7:30 p.m. in the Oak Room of the library, Jaycees meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagles Club, Westmar orchestra concert on March 31 at 8 p.m., Westmar women's residences open house March 31 from 2 to 4 p.m., LCHS solo and small group concert March 31 at 3 p.m. in Central Auditorium, and Home Show at Koenig Armory on April 3 from 1 to 9 p.m. and April 4 from 1 to 1 p.m.
County voters and residents are reminded the practical deadline to pay first half taxes in person is Friday the 29th since offices close Saturday and Sunday. Mail by March 31 to avoid April 1 penalties, says County Treasurer Fred Riter.
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