31 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1961
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a postal matter in Le Mata Iowa dated March 3 1879. The text mentions Plymouth Cherokee and unions in South Dakota and a subscription rate of 3.60 dollars with references to delinquency and billing.
The article details a con man who sold ads at high prices using inflated circulation figures. He deceived real estate dealers most, then sold his principal paper to a crook who faced losses, kept selling equipment at junk prices, and the original owner later reclaimed the paper and exposed the scam. The chain ended with the publisher roasty and all papers folding as the schemes unraveled.
The Globe-Post stopped paying for a block of Press Dispatch subscriptions after a regulatory query. A complainant called the arrangement illegitimate, the post office advised discontinuation, and the deal appears curtailed with about 100 subscribers affected. The audit issue centers on whether free offers count toward circulation. The Globe-Post insists its audit legitimacy remains intact and invites others to follow suit.
Mr and Mrs Vincent Osweiler of Milwaukee arrive Wednesday to spend several days at the parental A J Osweiler home Mrs Warren Schaeffer and daughters Jennifer and Katy and Miss Susan Kasseckert of Milwaukee also come Thursday to visit Mrs Schaeffer’s parents Mr and Mrs A J Osweiler
A local note praises the Le Mars for Westmarcq effort, stating the project has exceeded its goal in year one and stayed at that level since. The speaker credits Westmar College as a strong community asset supporting ongoing success.
Granville area farmers plan a bus trip from Le Mars for the National Farmers Organization action meeting at Veterans Memorial Auditorium Des Moines Iowa August 7. The program opens at 1230 p.m. CST with speakers including Vince Rossiter and NFC President Oren Lee Staley who will discuss packer and chain store tactics and new bargaining plans. A vote will decide on an immediate holding action or extra time to strengthen the organization. Attendance is expected to exceed last year’s 10000 as growers weigh contracts with processors and new bargaining strategies.
Watermelon rind pickles flavored with lemon and maraschino cherry juice, a famed recipe from Mrs A F Meis of Le Mars shared after an elegant luncheon at the Le Mars Country Club. No overnight soaking required. instructions cover prep, brine, spices, and jar sealing with color tips.
Miss Janet Baack daughter of Ed Baack of Le Mars entered a three pound one ounce turnip at the Dog Patch Turnip Festival in Craig. The big vegetable was found in the garden of her grandfather Henry Carmer. She declined to say what she plans to do with it.
A St Louis firm offered a comprehensive plan to the city planning board arguing against financing off street parking with revenue bonds and proposing a street metering system. The Globe-Post opposed parking meters in Le Mars, tracing the Hate GP Club to its Le Mars origins and praising the town’s absence of a parking tax racket.
Westmar College outlines its annual campaign to fund community services and growing obligations. Co chairs Robert Collins and Gus Wetrosky plan twenty calling teams, a modest brochure, letters on the program, and news releases to meet a $13 000 minimum goal. R W Parker heads the College Advisory Board.
The Seney W S C S will meet on Wednesday August 2 at 2 p.m. in the church parlors. Plymouth Barracks No 1507 Veterans of World War I will hold their regular meeting August 2 at the Eagles Hall. Auxiliary meets same evening. Lunch will be served and organizers urge a good turnout for important business.
Granville Council No. 3810 Knights of Columbus met July 17 in the school hall with 45 members. Grand Knight Clint Bunt presided as officers were installed by Floyd Hall and Merle West from Le Mars. Corporate Communion is planned for July 30 at St. Marys Alton with a 9 oclock Mass and breakfast to follow. Door prize was won by Norbert Klein. Various local residents were noted for visits, sick leaves, new births, and marriages.
Advertises a new healing substance Bio-Dyne branded as Preparation H to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve pain without surgery. Claims case after case showed reduction and sustained relief, with users saying piles ceased to be a problem. Available as suppository or ointment at drug counters.
Social notes list residents visiting relatives and recovering from travel. Lin Hall and Joan Thompson R N are noted with family ties to Iowa City and Davenport. A Sioux City man, Homer Jacoby, 59, faces three lewdness charges with trials set through October. bonds set at 3000 and he remains jailed. A siamese cat returns home after being found at Emil Johnson’s. Albert Fischer and Dora Bonnema claim ownership. St Johns ALCW held a 75-member meeting with scripture and Holy Week film. Dave (Kay) Smith visits Panoramas City. Lawrence Kass returns from British Columbia and western U S travel with Banff and Jasper noted.
A local offer invites customers to receive a free silver dollar with every ten dollar purchase at Ludwigs Frozen Foods. The promotion highlights the store as a destination for shoppers seeking a bonus item with their groceries.
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