Merrill Council Debates Route for Highway 75 Change
Merrill Iowa council discussed a proposed shift of Highway 75 with the Iowa State Highway Commission. A northward route would bisect the town, posing school crossing hazards. an alternate southward route along the Illinois Central line was suggested. The council adopted Resolution No. 81 opposing the proposed north route and urging relocation through Merrill along the current alignment.
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Merrill News Recaps Holiday Plans and Local Visits
Thanksgiving work hours listed for Merrill shops include grocery stores closed all day and the locker plant open 8 30 to 11 30 a m. Church supper details given, Good Will truck schedule noted. Local families visit relatives in Struble Le Mars Peterson and Sioux City. A birth announced at Sacred Heart hospital Le Mars. A feature on the Bunge family retarded child Marcia described with state associations and education goals. Church activities and Christmas plans outlined alongside social events and a Kent sales clinic attendance.
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J. C. Heisler
Merrill
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Methodist Church
Allen Ruedy
Francie Baker
Mus Langer
Herbert Hoettger
Frank Lehrman
Struble
Mark Harbour
Don Harbour
Bob
Mary Beth Kehrberg
Oxumwa
Maurice Bethsworth
Sacred Heart Hospital
le Mars
Jim Anderson
Tom Grant
Sioux City
Jen Johns
J. F. Kissinger
Mary Jo
Peterson
Iowa
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The American Way. Local Social and Civic Notes
Danbury residents visit the Uhl home and Erie area friends attend gatherings in Merrill and Le Mars.Milestones include a Sabbath recital, a piano event at Sioux City, and the Merrill area’s 71st standard time anniversary observance. The community notes Milton Thompson dies at 81 in Wessington Springs, with survivors listed. Lydia Hoover, longtime Merrill resident, passes at 83 in Sioux City.
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Merrill
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Jerry Bechice
Sterling
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Strout City
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Sioux City
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Omaha
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Sun Valley
Calif
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Yankill
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Sion Cry
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Merl Iowa Council Minutes November 15 1984
Proceedings from Merl Iowa regular session presided by Mayor Todd with Counc ilmen Brunstedt Baker Keiser Petersen present. Minutes approved. Cigarette permit granted for Hauffs Grocery new owner Hurlbut after roll call Yeas Brunstedt Baker Kaiser Petersen Nays none. Bills listed for operating and recreation funds with multiple staff salaries and supplies. Motion to approve bills carried.
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Union Thanksgiving Service in Le Mars at First Baptist
The annual Union Thanksgiving service sponsored by the Le Mars Ministerial Association will be held Wednesday evening November 24 at 8 00 at the First Baptist church. Rev Bernard Reece pastor of the Assembly of God church will be the speaker. Other city ministers will participate. Music will be furnished by members of the choir of the Baptist church. A special offering will be taken to be sent through Church World Service to be used to help send sur.
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Thanksgiving Service Change at St John’s Lutheran Akron
Rev Henry J Dirks of St John’s Lutheran Preston township Akron announces a Thanksgiving service moved from Thursday to Wednesday at 7 45 p m There will be a special offering for the American Lutheran Church There will be no Confirmation instruction Saturday.
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St John’s Lutheran Church
Preston Township
Akron
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Local items include petition signings and contests
The Globe Post invites public signing of a Senate petition opposing McCarthy. Also released is the 1955 Iowa Certified Seed Producers Directory for farmers printing weed free varieties. Contestants Carolin Coppock and Joan Roder enter the Farm To Market Truckers Queen's contest December 2 at Sioux City auditorium. Gun Scout Council meeting canceled, new date November 30 at Legion hall with pot luck. Joe and Edna Alesch weekend in Town attends Iowa Notre Dame game. John Tolsma, stationed at Geiger Field, is sent to Yuma Arizona for further duty. Every citizen knows that the
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Le Mars Homemakers Meeting Plans Christmas Party
Johnson Jr Homemakers met at Gladys and Shirley Neuman homes on Nov with ten girls on roll. Records and premium funds discussed health exams, historians, secretary and record books. Christmas party planned at Carol Lucken’s home in December with talks on basic foods cocoa and Alaska 4-H.
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Savings Bonds fund farm machinery future
Farmers plan to grow a machinery reserve by buying U S Savings Bonds. Part of yearly earnings is invested to replace tractors and other vital tools in the future.
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