15 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1954
Page
1
A Tucson woman undertook a 1000 mile journey to confront a new parking meter racket. She exposed faulty meters and alerted authorities, prompting investigations and policy reviews. The action highlighted consumer vigilance and city response in a tough enforcement climate.
Mrs Peggy Marshall returned from Long Beach after exposing a local parking meter extortion plot. The Tucson story details a 1,000 mile round trip to blow the lid on officials profiting from the racket. She found tickets and a notice after a six PM free period, prompting strong words and a public rebuke to the extortion scheme.
A fragmented schedule lists showings at Royal Theatre and BIN Theatre. Notable items include Paratrooper and Joe Lewis Story with multiple daily times and cartoon screenings. Details are incomplete but indicate a mixed film lineup across two venues.
The Fredomian Manon Brisky Masters hosted the annual 4-H meeting at Glenn Detloff’s home on March 15. The session began at 8 pm with roll call of local males. one new member joined. Lawrence Freking spoke on Controlling Internal Livestock Parasites, with Sandra Lundgren giving a demonstration. adjournment came at 9 pm and Mrs Detloff provided lunch.
Mike Kalosh succeeds Eugene Carey as head basketball coach for the 1954 55 school year at Le Stars High School. He has coached the B Squad and assisted in football, teaches biology and chemistry, and in summer studies education aims for a master's degree at Colorado State College.
Transfers include Frees Siete at Dens Banbridge to George Meter for a 38 foot lot in Kingsley sold for 8250.00, Roghar Jr to Harold Colman in Remsen for 23200.00, Staib to Arens for Lot 8 in Le Mars addition for 1000, Edward Pil to V F Ensel for multiple lots in Le Mars South Side Add. and Clara E Anderson et al to Ham Tindall Jr for SE 19-92-47 valued at 100.00.
In a March 18 1954 meeting Frank L Pratt was elected Exalted Ruler of Le Mats Lodge No 328. Burton Dull relinquished the post. James Bowers and others were named officers. Trustees include Parker, Koehler, and Hemphill. The lodge plans continued Boy Scout sponsorship and a troop donation while John Moore was named constitutional representative to Plymouth and Sioux counties.
A chaotic column rails at Fisnhower, Roosevelt, and Truman, attacking McCarthy and Fulbright while claiming treason and red plots. Mentions Attorney General Brownell, plans to retire at 60, and Mrs Winfred Butler from Keishlex Yorkshire awaiting Queen Elizabeth voyage.
Mr. Kelly, acting postmaster at Hinton, announced as candidate for county treasurer after taking Republican nomination papers. His wartime service includes early U S air corps duty, captivity after Bataan death march, forced labor in Japanese coal mine, survival and later rehabilitation. Joined by 1946 Globe-Pou memoir series "Ladder Toe Yellow Heel" detailing his prisoner of war experiences. Previously a tobacco salesman before his postmaster appointment.
Plymouth County farmers received corn allotment notices by Thursday. Adjustments used 1991 1982 and 1983 data with reductions about 3 percent for unused farms and corrections. March 23 is final date for appeals and corrections. call the county office for details. A TV program and livestock judging plans are noted, plus a local social visit by Mr and Mrs Carl Foster and family.
Hints darkly point to a surprise method to be shown at a meeting of the Mars club. Budd Dusall faces delays and judges, while a postponement shocks the audience as plans unfold for a forthcoming speech competition and tech demonstration.
The writer praises Tekseed seed grading, claiming each bag looks hand picked and inviting readers to come and see. The message emphasizes seed grading importance for stand and yield.
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