19 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1937
Page
1
Le Mars Globe-Post identifies itself as the leading paper with editor F Starzl. It notes second class mailing status and provides subscription rates: $2.00 per year prepaid.
A reader questions Farm Bureau figures and methods in eradicating grasshoppers, criticizing county agents for urging crop reductions and praising government funded insect control. The letter argues weather and crop policy favor the Bureau’s critics and notes tax funding supports both the Bureau and eradication programs.
Cresco resident Robert Walker and sister Fern Walker visited friends and Western Union college. Marshall Minnesota guests Russell Miller and family stayed with Albert and Theodore Fischer. Local church events featured youth speakers Holt and Proctor. dinners hosted by Robert Hodgson. Mildred Schultz returned home from Correctionville. various residents attended gatherings and called on neighbors.
Ireton William and his family from Sioux City spent a few days with relatives here. Mr and Mrs Harmon Schnieder and daughter Mary and son Junior drove to Onawa Sunday for a day trip. William Bates and two daughters visited with Mr and Mrs George Grau, while Leslie Bates and Mrs Bates of Salem Oregon joined the gathering. Peter Kastra and family of Hurley South Dakota visited Hal Vande Water, as did Thelma Kastra and Leslie Kastra who returned home with their parents. Ernest Wills and family were also mentioned in the group itinerary.
Multiple residents and visitors are noted in the area with travels to Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. Emery Stewart and family return to Titonka after visiting Hal Vande Water's home. Frances Rundell and Warren Rundell visit from Hurley, South Dakota. Otto Marienau returns to San Francisco after a stay with relatives here and in Minnesota. Additional entries list Iva Parrot of Madison visiting relatives, Robert Bahr of Whiting spending the weekend with Bert and Ruth Rogers, and Ruth Norby’s birthday party.
Perry Center residents and relatives from Storm Lake Le Mars Sioux City Carroll and Hin ton gathered for weekend visits and family news. Notable items include Christine Petersen of Le Mars visiting her mother Mrs M Petersen Einar Hansen hosting John Johnson and family from Sioux City, Rhinehold Bielenberg buying a Dodge in Sioux City and a fall in a building injuring William Hensel Sr with a neck cast. A 4 H girls club event was postponed and a county nurse meeting was held in LeMars. A rain shower accompanied the week’s end harvest outlook.
Craig Rev Meier attended St Johns church as an official visitor on July 18. Luther Ladies aid anniversary gift to St Johns church included three new offering plates dedicated Sunday July 11. Mrs M J Elliott hosted last weeks ladies aid meeting. Ted Harms store has closed and stock moved to Brunsville. Marriage of LeRoy Lang and LeMars was announced. Mrs Lang born here, daughter of John Renken. Eilts family reunion at state park drew out of state visitors including Peters and Bilts families from South Dakota.
Dwain Hilts and family of Spencer S D and Ervin Hilts and family Spencer S D. John Peduzzi travels to Chicago to meet returning wife and family from Vermont. Esther Wilkens of Manson Iowa visits uncle August Wilkens. Frank Noah's route to ward Brunsville ends with a brief grade derailment. no damage. A mother notes a daughter’s subscription to The Globe Post brings home news. Mrs Walter Baack ill with nervous complications after street illness in Sioux City. under care of Dr Bendixsen. Luther an church Preston mission fest attended by locals. Henry Baack Jr in Sacred Heart LeMars operated for neck glandular trouble. Willie Baack donated blood transfusion. Dealings In Dirt: D W Bates receiver to Benjamin F Zuehl. Borden Co to Frank Pilley & Sons Inc. Preston Pearls 4-H club meeting July 7 1937 with Mrs Lloyd Ewers. canning demonstration. next meeting July 21 with Miss Velma Gronemeyer. new demonstration agent to visit.
Politicians clash over a $4 500 governor's secretary salary and executive assistant pay. Rep Gustave Alesch and others press to hold up or reallocate funds while Mitchell weighs ruling options. The controversy also centers on conservation funds and CCC camp expenses as calls for investigation grow. Officials say relief problems defy quick fixes.
The article notes 16,208 on Iowa Emergency Relief and 21,870 on WPA payrolls, totaling about 38,000 dependents under 100,000 in a state of 2.49 million. It discusses officials’ views on job exits, WPA cutbacks, and relief recipients urged to seek private work amid policy debates. It also covers liquor issues in Hartley and praises Robert Burlingame’s efficient gubernatorial staff duties and salary increase.
The notice promotes a Wednesday sale on July 21 with order buyers expected to bid top prices on all fat stock. Sellers are urged to consign cattle hogs and pigs, with a 1:30 p.m. start and strong demand. Johnson & Johnson manage, Eilers Morse and Liver more act as auctioneers. Phone 758 Red.
Mrs Ieo Duster of LeMars attended bridge teas and breakfasts honoring Miss Rebecca Frisbee of Sheldon and Miss Janice VanderMeide, both brides this month. Guests from Remsen and LeMars joined the celebrations at several homes, with gifts and a jubilant birthday for Mr Heissel.
Mrs Orpha Noble Struble and her daughter Irene along with Mrs Myrtle Van Steenwyk of Clear Lake South Dakota and Miss Mildred Denman of Wayne Nebraska depart by car on a month long visit to relatives in Missouri Alabama Washington DC New York City and BuffaloMrs Marie Siege hosted the Lutheran ladies aid meeting Thursday with a brief business session and luncheon after decorations and a brief business session before lunch Mrs Donald Nicholson attended parts of the event
A 50 year old company offers permanent position and steady income for a man with farming experience who can discuss farmers' problems intelligently. Requires own car to cover territory. Apply to Box 9599, care of this paper with name and address.
Recent visits and gatherings across Marcus area households include Mrs. J A Dunn hosting at her home with her son Jackie, Miss Betty Mueller visiting near Hinton, and multiple relatives traveling between Sioux City Ellsworth and Long Beach. Other items note altar society events, hospital visits for Henry Baack in LeMars, and a family reunion near rill. Try the Classified column.
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