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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
4
Le Mars Iowa paper notes it is the leading local newspaper and mentions its second class postal status and annual subscription rate of two dollars paid in advance.
Shirley Adams of Westfield township was installed president of the county 4-H girls club at a June 1 rally day at the Methodist church. Mary Louise Held Hungerford and Doloris Markison Liberty Johnson were named vice president and secretary treasurer, with Helen Ross Sioux as historian. Mrs. Will Berger Merrill was named honorary member for promoting 4-H work. About 150 attended as Hungerford Johnson-Liberty and Westfield clubs had full attendance. Talks covered the 4-H uniform and Plymouth county history as Iowa’s centennial year was observed. Eighteen leaders received recognition and boutonnieres. Various judges and clerks for county quilting and 4-H activities were listed. Funeral notice and obituary for Mrs. Shive included.
The contract covers two highway bridges on Highway 75 with a combined cost of 14 960.55 and 2 309.56 for the smaller east of Floyd bridge. Included are two culverts at 519.14 and 492.88, totaling 18 282.13 for the main project. A second project, awarded to Noel, includes five culverts in Preston township for 3 072.42. Work begins June 15 with completion targets August 31 for the America township job and August 1 for Preston. County Engineer E. E. Nelson will supervise both projects. W. P. Graves also bid.
Mayor Hoorneman faces Republican rival S F X Meis for the nomination while J C Gillespie, county chair, says no decision is imminent. Hoorneman could remain mayor until January when his term as county attorney starts, at which point the council would appoint a successor.
Dormitory rooms have been engaged for the event. About a hundred students preparing to teach or study commerce music or liberal arts subjects will likely enroll by Tuesday evening. A practice school for elementary pupils to receive regular training will be conducted again.
The Ray Smith home is quarantined for scarlet fever. J W Debbler of Merrill broke an ankle Friday at Sacred Heart hospital. Francis Mehan of Marcus injured chest in a shotgun accident Friday. Miss Josephine Woll of Merrill had a major operation Saturday. Wayne Pfaffle of Remsen is a pneumonia patient. Mrs E J Swair of Rockalley had a goiter operation Wednesday. Wayne Heusinkveld of Paullina had tonsils removed Tuesday. Mrs Fred Briggies of Paullina had tonsils removed Wednesday. Irvin Juhl of Remsen is a medical patient. Mrs George Oller of Craig is a fracture patient. Mrs A D Ohlendorf of Remsen is a surgical patient. Miss Dora Van de Berg of Sioux Center died from a cerebral hemorrhage Thursday. Harm Lubben of LeMars is an accident patient. Births To Mr and Mrs George Gengler of LeMars a girl May 31. Mr and Mrs Ed Vant Hul of Hull a boy May 21. Mr and Mrs Elmer DeRaad of LeMars a girl June 1.
A fragmented local Democratic scene shows some members opposing Gillette’s bid hoping to avoid Washington pledges. Independent voters may favor the Republican candidate if Wearin is forced forward by party discipline.
The county board lists election judges and clerks including EK Heimgartner Fred Harrison Hungerford and others. Receiving board names include R Winter Larson Sehneider and A E Philips plus counting board members T D Graham Fred Tiesler and J R Schneider. Perry area judges Earl Williams Richard Heizer Adolph Kovarna with J C Piersol D J O'Bryan on the clerks list.
The Finnell Reeves wedding segment notes a ceremony followed by a wedding dinner at the bride's parents home. After June 1 the newlyweds will reside at 1013 West Moulton Street in Bloomington Illinois.
Dorothy Dorr and her suitor, both longtime Santa Ana workers, wed in California. Dorr previously served as a companion and now works in a Santa Ana home. Painton formerly a state patrolman and now connected to an undertaking shop with unclear current duties. Dorothy is a LeMars High School graduate from the class of 1926, and friends here extend wishes for happiness.
Mrs. R J Shive died recently following a marriage in 1906 to Robert John Shive. Survived by mother Hanne Sorensen husband Robert J Shive and children Neil M Shive and Mrs James V Runcie with one son John William predeceased at age seven.
The board tabled grading decisions until Friday. Two bids were opened Tuesday. Clark Construction bid $14,811.05 and R. J. Ryan Inc. bid $11,689.48. When finished the America township road will connect Westfield and Cherokee with a straight gravel section.
Committees named for the Iowa Centennial celebration plan events for a historic pageant to be presented here July 4 and 5. The effort centers on coordinating pageant activities, publicity, and community participation.
In LeMars the July 3 4 and 5 events kicked off with a noon Wednesday meeting of the general committee and appointments for all work phases. Talent and publicity committees named along with finance ticket costume property and popularity contest groups. Next general committee session set for Wednesday noon June 8.
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