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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1953
Page
8
In Le Mars the council debated parking meter deals where meters sold for 4745 to 75 each and commissions moved through Sabel. Official records show no law violation and no other council members listed as receiving kickbacks though the racket allowed profits from taxes collected by meters.
A fragmented report alleges parking meter firms pay off local officials and busybodies to promote meter sales. It cites Sioux City map seller Sabel receiving monthly “hik-bucks” from Duncan Parking Meter Co. in Chicago, linked to rates collected from motorists. The piece suggests Le Mars promoters push a parking town scheme while others profit quietly.
The notice lists personal arrangements including a disclaimer of responsibility for wife expenses, banking by mail with First National Bank in Le Mars, mail deposit envelopes, and Prudential Insurance agent Leo R Fishery. It also mentions Donlin and Ronald Anderson leaving for Omaha to report for navy duty with expectations of deployment to San Diego or Norfolk.
Don McAreary, 26, and his six year old son were drowned in a speedboat accident two weeks after moving from Delhi to Wisconsin on the Mississippi. A $150,000 damage suit was filed in Jefferson by George & Flagg Jr Des Moines attorney for clients in a highway collision near Jefferson last year. Morse Hurst attempted to clear rocks with a bulldozer and uncovered a giant boulder weighing about 40,000 pounds.
The notice urges saving for a purpose and regular deposits across home car education and travel goals. It promotes opening a savings account today at First National Bank in Le Mars, referencing a location code 74-16. The fragment hints at generic bank marketing without naming individuals or dates.
Auction style listing shows multiple farm parcels with sizes 18 to 480 acres across Nobles, Lincoln, Jackson, Cottonwood, Osceola, and Worthington areas. Noted features include soil quality good to excellent, varying bid amounts from $10,000 to $131,000, terms and plowland details, and towns Worthington and Mina.
The W S W ladies of the Hit chet Memorial church announce a forthcoming church event. Details are incomplete in the notice but indicate community gathering and church involvement. Further information expected from church officials.
A rummage and pantry sale is set for Saturday October 10 at the old Plymouth Co-op building. Proceeds support community needs and local programs.
Wallet Cleaners offers a money back guarantee for dry cleaning promising refunds if customers are not satisfied. The advertisement touts Licensed Sanitone service and claims scientific methods behind spotless results. Mr Wiles leads the claim that the process combines science with equipment to ensure clean garments.
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