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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1959
Page
2
A reader asks the Food Editor to publish the classic Never Fail Pie Crust recipe. The reader recalls egg yolk and lemon juice as key ingredients and notes it yielded the crispest crust they baked. The writer hopes the community can provide the recipe they and a friend once enjoyed.
Recipe instructions for a pie crust use two cups flour and lard with egg yolk and lemon juice, plus milk, with technique notes and a pastry blender. Mentions a church event at Kingsley, a teaching career of Mrs Wormley in Sheldon, and Mr Dougherty purchasing a gent at Iowa Public Service Co. in Sioux City.
In Sioux Center Justice of the Peace Martin Kuiken heard five cases. Howard Kiel of Maurice was summoned May 20 for failing to stop at a stop sign. he appeared May 25 and paid $5. Arlin J. Sandbuke of Sioux Center appeared May 23 and paid $3 for a defective muffler. Odean Edwin Delong of Sioux Center paid $5 for no muffler on May 23. James J. Dreckman of Hinton was summoned March 24 for no identification lights on the rear of a truck. he appeared May 23 and paid $3. Steven J. Stopak of Le Mars was summoned May 21 for speeding. he appeared May 23 and paid $10.
Westmar college unveils a busy summer program with events from June 4 including Dr HL Hy Kalas as speaker at 8 30 am and a coffee hour at 9 30 am to June 23 when Bishop H R Heininger of Minneapolis speaks at 1 30 am with a boys quartet. July 8 features Dr Anthony Kelly from Sioux City on cancer and July 21 Camp Farthest Out hosts a conference with 10 00 assembly. The final event August 5 at 8 30 am features Dr Walter Turke of the Cherokee state mental hospital, who will also teach a psychology seminar in the fall.
Announcements by Supt. R. Groom list the Ireton Public School and Junior High School faculty for the September start. Appointees include Robert C Groom Co Superintendent Garvin Larsen William Lynch Mrs Mildred Smith Wally Taylor Earline Kading Joan Beitelspacher Geneva Vink Gloria Bertrem Charmaine Garseth Geraldes Bartlett and mine high school students will go to Hawarden.
Announcement lists forthcoming marriage of Mrs Marian Warmsley of Kingsley Iowa and William Dougherty at 7 pm Sunday June 24 in the Methodist church. The couple resides at 400 36th Street Sioux City and plans a wedding in the local area.
Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Samuelson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last week and set off on a three month tour of Sweden and other European countries including West Germany and the Netherlands. Samuelson, age 77, left the Carmel Lutheran Church pulpit in 1957 after 25 years. the church has since merged with Nazareth Lutheran Church.
Recent address changes in Le Mars include Byrne Motor Transport moving, the Withiany Ry Bis hop couple relocating to Collins Apartments near the post office, and the new Launderette managed by Mr. and Mrs. Bishop. Lee Lambert and family move to a new home at 151 South Avenue, and Verne Nyman and family sell 6th Street home to Bob Utech, planning to reside at 1130 Central Avenue Southeast. Dr. and Mrs. Sartwell of Portland will move into 407 Central Avenue Northwest, while Dr. Sartwell works at Westmar College. Rev. Brady and Westmar PR staff also relocate. Prof. Zounik and family return August 8 to Lee Drive. Prof. Semke of Clinton will move to 200 block southeast in August. Byrne Motor Express moves the listed families.
Mr and Mrs M J Roeser of Le Mars will mark their 40th wedding anniversary with immediate family on Thursday June 4. The couple married June 4 1919 at St Josephs Ponca Nebraska and farmed there before moving to a Le Mars area farm in 1944. They have three children Lawrence Vern Britt and Vincent and five grandchildren.
Two people were hospitalized in fair condition after a one car accident on highway 75 one mile north of Hinton Iowa. Donald Eugene Fertig of Sac City was identified as the owner of the wrecked vehicle. A woman riding in the car was admitted to St. Vincent’s Hospital.
News of the death of Mrs. Ruth Hennrigh Schilling of Dover Delaware reaches here. She was daughter of Mrs. Mathilda Hennrigh former local resident, a niece of Mrs. Emma Vander Ham and cousin of farmers Robert and Harold Fritz. She leaves a husband two sons and three sisters. Remains brought to Freton and buried at St John’s Lutheran cemetery in the Heinrich plot. Many local residents listed as relations. Also notes on church events visitors and a furlough update for servicemen.
The American Automobile Association reports average annual operating costs for a 10,000 mile year at 801 in fixed charges plus 3.99 cents per mile. In Plymouth County this totals about 12 cents per mile or 1,200 per car yearly, with daily ownership cost of 2.19. Gas and oil account for 2.61 cents, tires 0.59, maintenance 0.79.
George Grimesey and Jerry Phelps report a car slid off the right road edge while traveling north. The vehicle overturned after 80 paces on the bank and 39 paces more. Fertig was thrown clear into a deep ditch. The car was demolished and Merle Nessus collected the wreckage and brought it to his garage.
The Giant Lite Giants 4-H club met April 13 at Paul Ahrendt's home. President led the pledge. Members chose Mark Nagel and Ed win Beitelspacher for Bolocamp. Nagel and Doering named for team demonstration. Marienau to Short course. Allen Eich presented a film on Hog Production. Tour planned for June. Meeting adjourned with lunch. Reporter Geraldine Klemme.
W W Vets call regular meeting at Plymouth County barracks 1507 Le Mars Iowa for Wednesday evening June 3. The auxiliary will meet the same night. A report on the Department convention is planned along with other notes and a launch after the meeting per quartermaster Henry Peijdbrink.
Two Iowa men, Donald Renken and an 18 year old, finished Army supply and armored division training. Renken, 23, from Le Mars area, took part in a two week NATO training maneuver in Wildflecken Germany with the 3rd Armored Division. Westling, 18, completed supply procedures and records training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri after basic at Fort Riley Kansas.
Le Mars social rounds recount Memorial Day gatherings at the Country Club and at the homes of local families. Notables include John Laux’s graduation dinner, Swiss Club meetings with guests from California to Iowa, and multiple gatherings around Gehlen High School commencement with regional relatives and friends attending.
The Thursday Dinner Club held a dinner meeting at the Elks Club on Thursday evening with hostesses Mrs J F Killeas Mrs Warren Hauff Mrs Robert Jacobs and Mrs James Kelley. Contract was played after dinner.
Hospital round up from Rochester and Le Mars notes records patient ad- missions and dismissals at Sacred Heart Akron Grossman and local hospitals. It lists births, admissions, and a shoulder fracture from the past week with several families named.
Jim Carlson of Standard Brands announces a forthcoming margarine launch in local groceries set for July. A 15¢ coupon offer appears in The Globe-Post, with claims of corn oil content and lower cost than the 70¢ spread. The product, hydrogenated for spreadability, aims to be a healthier dietary option amid debates on saturated fats.
Rev visited his son Robert Clasen guests included Mrs Ad dison Kistle Mrs Bert Lemon of Council Bluffs Mr and Mrs R E Pierce of Omaha Nebraska Gene Brucher returned to Ciyar baker Turkey last week after a U S Army Corp of Engineers visit Miss Helen Brucher and Dr and Mrs W J Brucher Le Mars country club golf course flooded over the weekend water receded today New Deal swimming pool water rose about a foot Saturday 130 inches fell in a late cloudburst Judge T E King ordered parole for Clarence Verdoorn suspended ten months of his sentence pending good behavior placed with Plymouth county juvenile officer
Geraldine F. Woody files for divorce from Grover Franklin Woody, alleging dissolution of marriage. The case lists Grover Franklin Woody as respondent and notes the matter is out of state.
Engaged to marry are Ardythe Rees of Merrill Minnesota daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Rees and Orville Stoesz son of Mr and Mrs C A Stoesz Butterfield Minnesota The couple studied at Merrill High School and attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha Nebraska this past year.
Ireton prepares for a new business in the Paul Vander Ham building as Fred Holtrop and Harold Va Deer plan a radio and repair shop. They redecorate interiors and expect to open after Sioux City schools end around June 7. Va Deer, from Sioux City, is married to Mrs Vander Ham's sister and has four school-age children. The family will live in the upstairs apartment and Mrs Va Deer will assist in the adjoining lunchroom.
The 1507 Veterans World War 1 post at Les Mars Iowa will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening June 3 1959. The Ladies Auxiliary will meet the same night. A report from the Department Convention will be given and lunch will follow. Quartermaster Henry Heidbrink orders.
Miss Carol Jean McKee, daughter of Clyde K. McKee Sr, wed Airman J. Richard Dale Locy, son of Lawrence Locy of Norwalk California, at the Sioux City Air Base chapel. Chaplin Theodore J. Kleinhan officiated before a gladiolus decor. Organist Mrs James McClellan and soloist Douglas Burke performed.
The Le Mars Gun Club hosted 11 shoots on Tuesday evening May 26 with Don Peterson of Sargent Bluff and Don Schmidt of Le Mars winning the Protection shoot. In the 25 third event Dr. C Keenan of Sioux City led with 24 of 25, Peterson 23, Lang and Heuertz 22, Marquis 22, Luschan 20. A Lang won three events. J Peterson two events. other single-event winners included Rommel Mousel Randall Anderson Luschan Saver Staver Marienau. Fred Schmidt of Le Mars won the Miss and Quit. Another shoot is scheduled for June 2 at 7 o'clock.
News from Ozona Florida confirms Mrs Belle Kist died Monday May 25 at her home. Funeral services were held there Wednesday. She was mother of Mrs Robb Claussen, formerly of Le Mars, now in Ozona, who visited Le Mars often with daughter Mrs Caleb Garton later residing in Eagle Grove California.
Frank Scholer reported that Des Moines Adjutant General's Office asked about local flood conditions. They were told flooding started Sunday and was subsiding while weekend conditions in the county were quiet. Several local notices followed about residents and businesses, including Lenox employment changes, a birthday, a potential hospital admission, and a beauty shop relocation.
Neighbors are thanked for support during farm work on the Stover farm. William Stover and Mr. and Mrs. Eyres express gratitude for trades, equipment, brewing, planting corn, and general help from local neighbors.
A jumble of relatives gathered across Lake City Merritt and Dearborn to celebrate college commencements and milestone anniversaries. Susan Willis and family visited grandparents Charles and Mrs Brodie. Rosie Russo from Detroit spent the weekend with the Dull family. John Laux and Marilyn Brooker joined Les Mars and Cherokee high school ceremonies. Others included Ray Edmonds and daughters with Grant Mackenzie and Walter Good. The events culminated in a 49th wedding anniversary celebration for Willian Miller and family members attended the gatherings.
A Tuesday meeting at the Stare Church invites the public to join a potluck and tice refrigeration needs. The event features a duet by AWC and Clyde Beastman visit notes and a brief update on local Clyde Beastman’s California trip.
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