Parking Tax Controversy Alarmed Le Mars Citizens
Modest editorials praise the paper for opposing a parking tax in Le Mars while outlining a Sioux City Tribune report on court actions against Chicago parking meter firms. The piece notes local officials alleged commissions and graft tied to meter contracts, with details on Duncan meters and city purchases dating from 1950 to 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Post
Le Mars
stooges
Sioux Cy Tribune
Ano
Waly
agaist
Chicago
distact
Woodbury county
grand jury
Pridas H B Zelen
Lincoln
Nebdistict
Duncan Parking Meter corporation
Woottury County
Sheff
Edwin L fande
Foster Thompson
Foster Thompson, clerk of the district cowl
Lancaster
Tincoln
sid
Zelensarest
Pierce street
Duncan Parking Meter corporation of
getty
Sabel
Duncan
parking mete corporation
Duncan company
Duncan fim
Evans
finance
Duncan frm
ats
imo
Tax Freedom Day Jumps to May Declaring Record Spend
In Orlando Florida the Florida State Refalers association reports that the average American will work from January 1 to May 16 17 to pay federal state and local taxes. The group notes government expenditures now exceed 100 billion dollars setting a new record and that Tax Freedom Day marks the annual burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORLANDO
Fla
Florida State Refalers association
assocaion
Dallas L Hostetler
Farmers Increase Income Work In Packing Plants
Farmers in Plymouth county especially the southwest are joining Sioux City packing plants to raise cash for family needs. Modern machinery grants leisure time in fall and winter, allowing money to cover taxes, luxuries, and debt payments. Electric milking, water systems, heated buildings, and improved feed handling reduce labor, with women and youth able to assist in chicken and egg production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth county
Sioux City
Annual County Training School 4 H Officers Held at Le Mars
The annual county 4 H officers training school will be held Saturday afternoon Nov 21 in the 4 H building at the fairgrounds in Le Mars. All local 4 H club officers will attend to be trained by county officers and Jim Nuns, county extension youth assistant. The program covers meeting conduct, minute taking, fund management, and parliamentary procedure with dances and games for use in clubs. Frank Chase of near Waserh was one of Iowa's early signaling a corn putting accident season and lost his right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
Jim Nuns
county extension
Donnal = Schwenker
John Blis
Manlyn Gabel
Gene Hansen
pres
irliamentars
Chang
Nin
H AND
Frank Chase
near Waserh
Iowa
Take Me to Town and Blowing Wild at Royal Theatre
The Royal Theatre schedule lists Take Me to Town showings at 7 46 and 2 25 with additional listings for Take Me To Town and Blowing Wild. Sun and Fri features include Last Posse and featurettes at 7 20 9 37 and analogous times. Fort Worth style program notes appear in terse form with multiple time stamps and film titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROYAL THEATRE
Thur
jSat News
Sun
Mon News
TIX THEATRE
Fletcher Earned 13 Battle Stars For Iron Bottom Bay Feat
The Fletcher, last of 23 US destroyers in the Battle of Iron Bottom Bay on November 13 1942, became the only US destroyer to sink a Japanese heavy cruiser unassisted with torpedoes behind a smoke screen. It helped sink a Japanese light cruiser and remained undamaged that night. Named for Rear Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher, it later earned 13 battle stars. The upcoming anniversary is noted for November 3 1953 with further reference to November 15.
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Savo Island
Iron Bottom Bay
FLETCHER
U.S
Pacific
Frank FRIDAY Fletcher
Walso a ARDY
Chess Reflections in a Cosmopolitan Game
The writer recalls learning chess in youth, observing a leisurely early club play, and being drawn to the game during a Christmas vacation. He notes a sharp opponent, C E Haas, whose quick, precise moves contrasted with his own cautious style, and explains how solving chess problems on weekly trips helps ease idleness.
Wells Locker Sale to Ray Bartels Planned for March First
Wells Locker patrons gain smoother access after the sale to Ray Bartels who will move equipment to the present Dorr betchery site on highway 75 by March 1. Bud Ross’ City Market will lease the front of Bartels building and continue under current management with expanded services including frozen foods.
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Wells
Bud Ross
Manton Ray Bartels
Dorr
highway 75
Ihe
byes
Mr Bartels
Le Mars
Remsen
cus
Me Bartels
Moreh
trai at
Bartels ples
gc come plhite
udine hellyg
treceinye
meas
aso tire
Ross
fosker
Be Married Proclaimed for Doreen Anderson to Sgt Max Bunn
Edward Anderson announces the engagement of his daughter Doreen to Sgt Max A Bunn son of Mr and Mrs Lart Dunn of Wichita Fort Lewis Washington is noted with a December wedding planned in 19 phinned spelled text uncertainty reflects OCR issues
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Edward Anderson
Doreen
Max A Bunn
Lart Dunn
Wichita
Kamas Set Dunn
Fort Lewis
Washington
Mystery of the Folded Chessboard Puzzles
The writer recalls favorite chessboard folding problems that puzzle and amuse, noting how certain intricate problems keep them guessing all week. They describe solving on the bus, avoiding eye strain, and occasional journeys past familiar landmarks while engrossed in the mental exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Hedda Hopper gossip and Royal Dee oil venture notes
Hedda Hopper reports Roy Dee of The Globe-Post era and his circle at Paris cafes and the Ritz in Paws. The Dee family ties, a suspicious IPO memo, and a later oil prospecting claim surface amid talk of a Ford Special Product Division forming under Witham C Ford, hinting at a forthcoming upper mid price car.
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Hedda Hoppers
Omaha World-Herald
Roy Dee
Globe-Post cartier boys
owls boon
Paris
Dee
Le Mars
Akon
Hedda Hooper
pibber
Molly MeGes
Ritz
Paws
Mount Carmel
McGues
Jake
Jake Schafur
Harlan
Davison Chemnal Co
Perr
Globe- Post
Manchester
England
Ford Motor Co
Witham C Ford
wall
Engagement of PaVon No Them and Charles Engelson
Mrs PaVon No Them of Remsen announces her engagement to Charles Engelson of South Sioux City Nebraska. The couple plans a wedding on November 26 in Remsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
bo J) Schumacher
Remsen
PaVon Nothem
Charles Engelson
John Frygel
South sous City
Neb
Krull Seeks County Allocation for Straw-Steel Farm Building
A former executive tied to Steel Structures Inc of North Riverside Louisiana says he aims to have Straw-Steel farm buildings allocated to the county for advertising purposes if the deal proceeds. He envisions a four-spec price, with no buyer obligation to publish old advertisements, and notes that large steel buildings may offer cost advantages over smaller sizes. An announcement is planned for Mor aus Globe Post Babson Park on future dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A G kral
Mamin
Steel Structures — Inc
Noth Riverside La
Mars
Mie
saad
Keull
Moraus Globe Post
Babson Park
Economic views mix prophecy and advertising gains
A long, dense column blends thoughts on Josephs cycles, Newtons law, and rising prosperity with warnings about debt and optimism. It notes the China trade issue, US Britain tensions, and potential 1954 downturn, plus reflections on advertising growth and radio media. It includes local bowling standings and club notes.
To Be Married Announcement for Cardus Annie Raymond D Mohning
To Be Married Mr and Mrs Calvin Murray of Kingsley announce the engagement and approaching marriage of Cardus Annie Raymond D Mohning daughter of Mr and Mrs L H Mohning of Le Mars. The wedding will take place on Wednesday November 25 at St Catherine's church in Ovens. Card of Thanks expressed for cards letters flowers and gifts during hospital stay. Mrs Anna Harens thanks callers. Mir Ron Carley hosted a luncheon club with contract played after a 1 PM luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacobs
Le Mars
Gerd Jacobs
Fred Jacobs
Shirley
William B. Borchers
Melvin Engelbrecht
Jammy
Jean
Ann
Mary
Wendell Borchers
Dean Allen
Myron Borchers
David. Miri
William Erks
Helen Erks
Gert Wilken
Johnson
Ben Hartman
John Engelbrecht
Calvin Murray
Kingsley
marrage
Cardus Annie Raymond D “Mohaing
L H Mohning
St. Catherine's church
Ovens
Anna Harens
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Val Peterson
Great
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Meadow Gold
Baclke
Stop
Bros SEA WA
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Crave
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Ovens Tavera
Clear Vue
Highway Tap
HERB WEBER
DEBONAIR
DEBONAIR if
City Sap
EIS Club
Eagles Club
Hoffman Paint
Hansen Hdwe
Nemmer
Wallet Cleaners
Bowery Clothing
JOHN VOLLMAR
ELKS CLUB
Moormans
Wal Der Cafe
Wiligen Constr
Hoffman Electric
Plimouth Coop TWA
City Market
Wilteen
Sheehan
WILTGEN
WAYNE PENNING
WILTGEN CONSTRUCTION
Ladies Teague
TA Harners Chevrolet Central Tap
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