Truckers Fight Iowa Tax Hit Says Rates Rise
Phil Groetken and fellow truckers oppose a proposed levy they call hostile to trucking, arguing higher taxes would raise freight costs and reroute pressure to railroads. The Iowa Motor Truck Association cites hidden fees and highway subsidies, noting Groethen of De Mars faces about 3500 yearly costs to operate a single truck, including licenses, fuel, tires, and maintenance.
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Phil Groethen
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Committee Plans At Le Mars To Attract Small Industries
The New Industries committee met March 27 with Darrel Reteben presiding. They will conduct a comprehensive survey to set rates for schools and transportation, check building sites, and identify air service needs. The aim is to draw small businesses and position Le Mars as a hub for subsidiary plans of larger industries, moving toward decentralized plants and employing many locals. Work on the survey starts immediately.
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Industris
Fidas
Darrel Reteben
niles
airbustes
LeMars
Le Mars
Swallows at Capistrano Myth Challenged by Scientist
An essay argues that the idea of swallows returning to Mission San Juan Capistrano on St Joseph’s Day is a myth. Paul H Steele of Sacramento, president of the Western Bird Banding Association, cites bird banding data showing arrivals before and after March 19, with scouts and late migrants. He questions religious significance and notes wide regional banding across Central California over years.
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California
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Society notes from Carroll and Brookings households
Mrs and Mrs Lyle Day hosted a Thursday evening birthday dinner for Mrs Ross Das. Guests included Mrs Ross Day and Mass Fos Mar. Glenn Gates hosted guests all day Wednesday: Mrs Nal Reman, Mrs Sophia Paul Set, Mrs Arden Reiman, and Mr and Mrs Aral Reman from Carroll. Sgt Arden Reiman heads to Korea next week. Sunday visitors at Milton Googler’s home included Mr and Mrs John McClemen, Michael Wand, Mr and Mrs William Theel from Brookings SD. Dwayne Hamann also visited Sunday afternoon at WooG Han ann’s home. Thursday evening several members were present.
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Lyle Day
Ross. Das
Ross
Glenn Gates
Nal Reman
Sophia Paul Set
Arden Reiman
Aral Reman
Carroll
Korea
Milton Googler
John McClemen
Michael wand
Wiliam Theel
Brookings
Dwayne Hamann
and Airs WooG Hanann
The Astor Woman and the McCarthy Poison Plot
An Englished clipped report mocks Nancy Astor as a traitor and describes a sensational British press view of her alleged threats against Senator McCarthy. It quotes drunken accusations, compares her to Lady Macbeth, and attacks internationalists amid Washington scandal.
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Joseph V McCarthys
Washington
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Taft
Lisenhower
clement im congress
United States
Lady Macbeth
LeMars Eyes West Iowa for First Cine Rama Screens
LeMars plans to host the first Cine Rama style movie presentations in western Iowa. George and Phi March visited Omaha to see three dimensional and wide screen systems for an outdoor theater on Highway 7. Several spectacle and modern systems exist, with trials at Storm Lake and a decision looming for a Western Iowa premiere. Girl Scout Council meeting scheduled for April 1.
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Phi March
Omaha
genoa
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Sunda
fe Mars
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degide
Le Mars
low
Chamber Chatter and Spring News From Town
Town residents share springtime observances and community efforts as committees meet to discuss results and ideas. Iowa retail figures show first quarter gains while local merchants stress mutual trust with customers amid steady prosperity.
Continuous Good Friday worship at St Johns Lutheran
St Johns American Lutheran plans continuous services on Good Friday April 3 from 12 noon to 1 pm. The service opens with an organ prelude at 12, followed by a meditation at 12:05 with special music. The Seven Words from the Cross shape the meditations, with area Lutheran pastors participating including Rev A Zenk Brunssille Rev F Bunge Mars Student Eugene Himon Blur Neb Rev R Prudhag Grant Township Rev G Mever Johnson Township Rev J Brinkmann Merall and Rev LoL Belk.
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Phe faust
A. Zenk
Brunssille
Res F Bunge Te Mars
Eugene Himon
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Save Kingsleyans Life By Pole Resuscitation
Mr Charles Walsh of De Mars was honored at a baby shower on Monday evening at her mother Mix Alvin Adameon Phuc. Twenty seven guests attended a dinner and games as Miss Walsh was welcomed, with gifts and decorations themed around a Baxter style event.
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De Mars
Mix Alvin Adameon Phuc
Le Mars
Miss Walsh
Josetserty
bute
baxter
Engagement and forthcoming wedding of Maddine Mac Muth Ritter
Ireton Iowa special notice announces Maddine Mac Muth daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Muth to Harold Ritter son of Mr and Mrs Clark Ritter of Sio u Falls South Dakota The couple will wed at St Pauls Lutheran Ireton on Saturday April at o clock with Paul Frederick performing the ceremony They will reside in Sioux Falls South Dakota
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Iowa
Thomas Muth
Maddine Mac
Harold Ritter
Clark, Ritter
Swar Fall
St. Paul's Lutheran church
Paul Frederick
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Ireton Guests and Local Family News Briefs
Ireton and nearby towns report visits and furloughs. VanderKief of Sioux Center vacationed with daughter Mir and Jake Sinkey and family in Terre Haute while others travel Indiana ports. Private Wagner and family visit Belma Alabama relatives during Crag Air base furlough. Algona visitors Coach Stevens and family spent weekend with Hawarden relatives. A newborn girl named Shverr Penn arrived March 23 at Hawarden hospital. Koopman relatives from Kaowilett hosted Rien Koopman and family at Koos home.
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Sioux Centur
Mir
Jake Sinkey
Morr Wills
Terre Haute
Indiana
hure
Willy
Chas Wagner
Belma
Alabama
Sparks Burned Badly In Freak Highline Accident
Horton Sparks, 23, of Kogsky, sustained severe burns and loss of the left thumb while working on a high voltage line for Public Serve Co. near Correctironsile, three miles west. Fellow workers Cecil Parker and Mow Hons aided in resuscitation as Sparks slumped in his safety belt. he was rushed to a Stony City hospital and later discharged for recovery, with a deep knee burn and serious hand injuries noted.
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Kogsky
Public Serve Co
Mostile
Stony City
Spirks
Cecil Parker
Sparks
Parker
Tineman
dioux City
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