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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
1
Thousands of letters to WGY Schenectady report opinions on signals after three nights of tests with up to 60 kilowatts. Most listeners favor the higher power, though some found the signal weaker or unchanged, and many expected more fading reduction. Local Schenectady listeners could still tune out WGY to receive Midwest stations.
The British are surprised by Germanys rapid postwar radio progress. Since 1918 England lagged in long distance radio, while Germany built a global network with Nauen and Elvese links to New York and onward to Central and South America. 24 hour services are expected with cheaper rates than cable.
The Swedish wireless service launches an autumn English course for Swedes exposed to British and American radio. Lectures by scholars and travelers and readings by English authors aim to aid comprehension of foreign programs.
Radio Q and A covers loop antenna direction errors caused by geography and nearby obstructions. It suggests checking transmitter deflection and iron pipes. A second item notes a receiver wiring reversal could weaken output after repair. A third query asks about using rope as an insulator and effectiveness in damp weather.
The notice mentions a wedding where the groom and best man wore blue and pearls as matching attire. It extends best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schilmoeller from many friends. The item also notes Miss Barbara Treinen of Remsen visiting Oyens on Tuesday for marceling work for the Oyens ladies.
AKRON residents welcome kin from Kansas City Sioux City Sioux Falls and other cities for Thanksgiving visits. Local clergy Fr Cosey and Fr English attended services and church activity. Mrs Thorp hospital X rays and Montroy visited. Mrs Henrik Johnson underwent leg amputation. The Plymouth county Sunday school council appointed a new educational division superintendent. several families moved into the Wakeman house south of town.
Ovens community bulletin reports visits, surgeries, and social events. Among highlights are bridal shower for Agnes Laddusaw, wedding to Joseph Schilmoller at St Catherine's, and multiple visits by local families to Remsen LeMars and Sioux City. Also noted are farm bureau plans, a fatal accident nearby, and club activities with large turnouts.
Local residents share Thanksgiving visits and travel, including Misa Clarice Hauswald in Council Bluffs and Thelma Miller in Des Moines. Attendees at the Lincoln Notre Dame game include LeRoy Crowley and Urban Berner. Various family visits occur in Merrill and surrounding areas with several moves and building projects planned, including a new dairy barn for 5. House. Mrs. Will Trometer undergoes appendicitis surgery in a Sioux City hospital.
Mr Eerdman went to Omaha for medical consultation. Mr and Mrs O D Hart enjoy a new Chevrolet sedan. Miss Marie Merning of Elgin Neb departed for home after weeks in LeMars visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs H J Ahlers south of LeMars visited L L Schafer’s home. Miss Olinia Ahlers attended a Sunday dinner with Miss Mary Zimmer. Miss Anna Knelp dined with Frank Harpman. Mr and Mrs Geo Schnepf and family spent Thanksgiving at Rem. Ben. Mr and Mrs Al Melg and sons Larry and Mark shared Thanksgiving with relatives.
A cascade of local visits and gatherings around Thanksgiving includes Irene Duster of Remsen staying in LeMars, Peggy Ablesch and brother visiting Marie in Marcus, and numerous LeMars residents at the Oyens bazaar. Friends and relatives travel between Remsen Fulda Marcus Granville and LeMars for dinners dances and anniversaries as life in the county centers on family and neighborhood ties.
Stanton reports a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Lang with guests from LeMars and Merrill, plus shopping trips to Sioux City. The Seleco club held a Thanksgiving bake sale at Longs grocery to fund a delegate to the Ames short course, while families and residents make visits to relatives and doctors.
Local families share Thanksgiving visits with relatives in Le Mars and nearby towns. The piece notes multiple callers and guests including Mrs Clarence Kowalke, Miss Mae Mignellon, and the Schulz and Hodgson families. It also mentions a K C carnival in LeMars and a state effort to place homeless children with homes through the State Board of Control and child welfare agencies.
A note inviting inquiries to Major H. Sanda, superintendent of child welfare at the State House in Des Moines Iowa, promising access to any information desired.
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