29 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1940
Page
1
A fragmentary ad notes that the Sargentroduct mineral mix supplies major elements lacking in corn, claiming it saves money. It mentions Try in-bag and references Farmer's Co-op with a 35-2 listing as part of the notice.
Sale listings show closing out sales by Bill Rounds at 184 Fourth Ave. S. W. and Omar Koch at 984 First Ave. S. BE for household furniture on May 15 and May 1 respectively. A miscellaneous sale is advertised for Saturday May 4 at Farmers’ Sale Pavilion inviting consignments.
A batch of 1940 primary notices filed by local candidates in Plymouth County. J R Graham seeks Republican supervisor, Frank Wentz runs for treasurer, George Litzmann for Democratic supervisor, L J McGivern for state senator, Mrs Minnie Harms for county recorder, Twogood for supervisor, and Winfred Mighell seeks re election as state senator.
The state of Iowa Plymouth County to Clara E Stokes and all interested persons. On April 15 1940 a will of William J Stokes deceased late of Riverside California was filed in the district court clerk's office for final proof and hearing. The date set for the final proof and hearing is May 11 1946 at 10 oclock am at Plymouth County Iowa court. Keenan Kelley attorneys for the estate. Published in The LeMars Globe on April 15 22 29.
Sealed bids for construction work including one 20 by 20 beam bridge six concrete box culverts and one concrete pipe culvert on local county roads in Perry and Hungerford Townships will be opened May 9 1940 at 1 30 PM in LeMars Iowa. Proposals require certified checks and approval bonds plus plans and forms available from the County Auditor. The County may waive technicalities and reject all bids.
Sealed bids for county road construction in Plymouth County Iowa are due May 9 1940 at 11 30 PM. Plans specifications and forms are available at the County Auditor's office. Proposals must be on county forms and clearly marked. The Board may reject any or all bids. Work includes grading 4.01 miles and furnishing corrugated pipe culverts and related tasks. A financial statement must accompany bids. Published in The LeMars Globe News April 22 and 29 1940.
Bids due 1 30 P M May 9 1940 with certified check. Plans from County Auditor. Work covers 6 0 miles grading and installing corrugated pipe culverts on local county roads between sections 6 7 and 27 34 Portland Twp to Lees Twp. Approx earth excavation 83 million cubic yards. CPA financial statement required with bids.
Sealed bids will be received by the Plymouth County Auditor at LeMars for a construction package including two I-Beam bridges and five concrete box culverts on a local road in Fredonia township. Approximate quantities include concrete, reinforcing steel, piles, creosoted lumber, and excavation. A $900 check and CPA financial statement must accompany each bid.
Sealed bids addressed to L. A. Ludwig in LeMars Iowa are requested for construction of a 32 by 29 foot team bridge, nine concrete box culverts and multiple extensions on county roads in Portland and Preston townships. Plans and specs available. bid bond or certified check of 600 dollars required. entries due within ten days after acceptance. published in Tie LeMars Globe on April 22 and 29.
Mrs. B T Goodmanson of Treton received word Saturday of the death of her father George Ehlers 80 of Tinley Park Illinois following a lingering cancer illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday and interment was in Tinley Park. Born in Marshall County Iowa in 1860 he lived there until marriage to Fannie Walken. The couple later farmed in the county before moving to Tinley Park where he resided the last 17 years. Survivors include Mrs Goodmanson and several children led by Paulina, Harry, Charles, and others in Ireton and California.
fragmented text indicates Mr Godney died in 1890 after a marriage to Adelta Fd ae. The family stone in the county home marks the event. He is survived by seven children and one brother.
An announcement from Mrs. Henry Reinders, project chairman, sets three dates for county wool pool collection. The event will be held at Reck Valley and Hospers in May, with a program including numbers.
Fragmentary text suggests a purchase or transfer involving persons named Ruth Ira Misa Lelia and Hart ford g p ork, with a visit by Mr and Mrs and two children at a home. Details are garbled and unreadable.
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