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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1964
Page
1
Des Moines report explores the National Guard as a state militia and its perceived role. A caller suggests the Guard is seen as a reliable source for funds, with an inquiry into its national relevance and duties. The piece references a phone number for contact.
The National Guard now serves a broad national mission beyond floods or riots. The Air Guard maintains 26 fighter interceptor squadrons on 24 hour alert, including one in Des Moines. Last year they answered over 10 000 scramble calls identifying more than 19 000 potentially hostile aircraft. The Guard runs 30 percent of NIKE missile sites and 85 percent of the Air Defense Command's total.
Linda Van Roekel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tor Van Roekel, won an all expense paid Baltimore trip to compete in the national science fair. She took top prize in the legal area and state projects and is a junior at West Sioux Community High School. She was accompanied by her sister Mildred and her math teacher.
In Hawaii NIKE-HERCULES air defense and guard units form the frontline. Guardsmen fly MATS cargo missions to Japan, Germany, Spain, and Hawaii. The National Guard is expanding as eight combat divisions prepare for deployment within weeks. Iowa officials say Guard fits youths civilian plans, with local units explaining programs to students amid intensifying readiness.
Ethel Maud Eyres 90 of Vermillion S D died Friday night May 29 after a short illness in Vermillion. Funeral services were held Sunday at Mauer's with Rev Thomas S Butler in charge. Burial was in Le Mars Memorial Cemetery. Eyres taught in Le Mars public schools and served as county superintendent of schools, later deputy county superintendent in Council Bluffs for 20 years before retiring in 1948. She returned to Le Mars then lived in Vermillion. Surviving are her brother Charles E Eyres of Le Mars and numerous nieces and nephews.
Clarence Trenhaile died at 82 or 83 after a long life in Le Mars and Sheldon. He married Orah Cowan in 1904. they moved to Le Mars in 1910, and their daughter Geneva died in 1953. The couple lived at 901 Second Ave SE and observed their 59th wedding anniversary last fall. Graveside services were held at Sunset Cemetery, Rushmore, with Rev. Harold Varce officiating.
Vernon Morey a retired Plymouth County farm operator died unexpectedly Sunday morning at his Craig home after attending graduation exercises Friday night at Carey Gymnasium here. He was a longtime area resident and was connected to local farming communities for years. The death occurred quietly at his residence with family and friends preparing notices for the funeral arrangements.
Plan open house for Remsen couple Mr and Mrs Edward Nitzschke to mark 50 years since their June 17 1914 Cherokee wedding. They lived southeast of Remsen before 1987, now reside in Remsen with six children and many grandchildren. An open house at Christ Lutheran Church Remsen is set for Sunday June 4 from 2 04 to 7 00 9 00 p m with no formal invitations issued.
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