17 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1961
Page
1
Vague lines from an OCR snippet mention Plymouth and Cherokee counties with references to renewal, subscription, and delinquency. The readable content names no clear events, people, organizations, dates, or concrete actions to summarize beyond a payment or account issue.
The piece argues against exaggerated newspaper circulation figures and praises the Audit Bureau of Circulation as a tough, honest standard. It compares newspapers to banks, noting banks are audited while many papers embellish their reach. The author fears unfounded exaggeration could mislead readers and buyers.
The Globe-Post will print Wednesday night and deliver Thursday morning to both city and rural subscribers so readers have time for Ridiculous Days on July 21 and 22. Normally a Thursday evening paper with Friday morning out of town delivery, the schedule changes to suit merchants and readers.
The Globe-Post announces an earlier printing time for this week with Tuesday delivery for Monday edition and asks news contributors to adapt. Fredel Castro will sell sugar in the streets from a push cart at 96 cents per 10 pounds, a price below usual and matching or beating a recent ad. Kend all Peters, son of Orville and Mrs. Peters of Le Mars, is expected to play Castro’s sugar seller role, with his mother planning a beard for him.
Observance of the Martyrdom of the Bab at the Baha i Center in Macy Nebraska drew attendees from the area. Michael Jamir of Winnebago Neb spoke, detailing the Bab as a prophet and founder of the Babi faith, and the rise of Baha u llah in 1863. He noted the Bab s execution in 1850 and explained the meaning of Bab and prophecies aligning with Christian and Muslim scriptures. Mr Jamir, associated with the Indian Agency Child Welfare at Winnebago, spoke while being married with three children.
John Gengler argued on Saturday that key facts in Thursday's Globe Post story Archie Missed Fatal Plane should be restated. He noted airlines involved in the Denver fatal crash and disputed that a westbound plane would turn back eastward, suggesting the Omaha arrival might be from Buckley Field and not the return plane.
Le Mars city council has passed the dog restraint ordinance on two readings but requires a third passage to become law. The measure sparked debate with claims of racial discrimination and mixed letters from residents. Some owners prepared by securing fences as wandering dogs diminished.
Granville notes Daniel Pottebaum, son of Mr and Mrs LeVerne Pottebaum, was a tonsillectomy patient at Scheldt hospital last week. Charles Kelle spent Sunday and Monday visiting in the Mike Fisch home. Judy and Bobby Reichle of Le Mars stayed several days here with their grandparents Mr and Mrs.
Numerous mentions detail weekend visits by Steffes Ney Bachmann and others in Granville and nearby towns. Family gatherings include high school friends celebrating birthday OK, and several relatives traveling from Sioux City, Omaha, Minnesota and Wisconsin for visits. A funeral for Clara Rupp at St Joseph Le Mars is noted along with engagements and hospital stays.
Town and City Estimate hearing set for July 31 1961 in Craig Iowa. Taxpayers hear against or for year 1962 budget and receipts disbursements details available at hearing. Bank reports show assets liabilities deposits and capital accounts for Le Mars Savings Bank and related figures with sworn attestations by bank officials.
Rian Minnesota visitors join family for Joe Schuster funeral. Lenora Luken and family travel to Thorp Wisconsin for Robert Luken and Ruth Benzschawel wedding. Henry Schwebach and Henry Wortherms experiences noted amid hospital and funeral services. Families from Sheldon Le Mars and Darwin visit relatives. others return from stay in Sioux City and Orange City.
Mrs Ringling and her sister Patricia were Thursday evening guests in the Mrs Made line Lamberty home.
Maruice Hannink and family from Modesto were guests at the Rev. Hannink home in Ireton after visiting in Modesto. Zeutenhorst and Nobel couples attended a Grinders picnic in Spencer. Walther League at St John Lutheran plans an ice cream social and fireworks on July 3. Kathie Vlieger had surgery at Methodist Hospital in Sioux City for a leg growth. Al Dekker and Dennis traveled to Rochester for a check up and Dennis later got a brace and shoes. Wesley Holtdorf family headed to Wisconsin to see the Dells and relatives in Milwaukee. Kuiken family reunion in Sioux Center park with Stanley Kuiken and Gerald VerSteig’s California visit. Gerrit DeVries and wife fished at Lake Benton Tuesday.
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