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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
1
Le Mars Globe-Foster marks itself as the leading city and county paper in town. A second class matter statement notes post office handling and prepaid subscription terms for the year.
The piece argues the United States is already in war, criticizes President Roosevelt for entering through Congress and New Deals, and urges finding a new leader to guide victory. It contrasts Churchill’s role for Britain with Roosevelt’s leadership, highlighting debt and Communist influence accusations.
The Globe-Post urges readers to contact senators and representatives to support Sheppard bill S-860. It aims to extend 1917 war act protections to today’s service members by restricting alcohol near military and naval establishments and suppressing vice. The bill has been favorably reported by the Senate military affairs committee and goes to the Senate for action.
A unsigned letter urges support for war under President Roosevelt arguing he knows best what to do and will handle dangers from Hitler. The writer cites confidence in the President, claims he would not risk unnecessary conflict, and notes Roosevelt’s prior position against rushing into war. The piece reflects public debate on U.S. entry into World War II and trust in leadership.
Board of Supervisors orders landowners to destroy noxious weeds across Plymouth County Iowa by specific dates in 1941. Provisions include weed-cutting, burning, and weed control programs, with enforcement costs billed to landowners and notices published in county newspapers.
LeMars Municipal Band presents a Wednesday concert featuring Ira B Vail and director March of Time. Selections include Iowa Brigade Band, Jewell Merry Men, Popular, At A Georgia Camp Meeting, The Footlifter and Glory of America. Highlights include The Star Spangled Banner and Three Blind Mice.
Merrill Record reports longtime First National Bank president J. C. Hoke died at his home in Chambersburg Pennsylvania May 18. Funeral services were held at Lanark Illinois Thursday May 22, according to word received locally.
Sioux Center news reports Lloyd Killam Sandbuke ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Killam Sandbuke was run over by a land roller last Friday while driving horses. News notes the accident occurred in Sioux Center with local responders attending.
A boy was frightened off a large machine when it jolted him to the ground, the roller dragged over him. He required many stitches in the groin and calf, and cuts on his back and head. No broken bones were found, and he is recovering nicely.
William Utech 57 farmer seven miles west of Kingsley died Friday morning in a Sioux City hospital after an operation. Funeral held 2 30 p m Monday at Trinity Lutheran near Hinton with Rev H D Stahmer officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by widow Emelie four sons Raymond Robert Harold, all of Kingsley Herbert of Camp Roberts Calif and three daughters Mrs Misse Harker Mrs Helyn Giffrow and Margaret Ann of Kingsley. J Koehler Rec to H Bets Watt west 350 ft lots 2 3 block 18 Merrill 1000 dollars.
A speaker laments public greed and political leadership as strains rise in wages, strikes, and inflation. He denounces defense spending, farm lobby demands, and New Deal programs while urging true sacrifice from all Americans. He urges Roosevelt to unite the nation as president of the United States.
A call for steadfast leadership that rejects every greedy gut and pledges to unite America. The speaker urges strong, principled guidance akin to a Grover Cleveland style ethic, insisting on decisive opposition to corruption and self serving motives. The message aims to rally broad public support and national solidarity.
Miss Loretta Kettler led a picnic at Stone Park with an outing for pupils. Wealth of visits as families and friends from Sioux City Omaha and Leeds attended dinners showers and suppers. Ruth Swanson celebrated a bridal shower with kitchen gear gifts and social games.
Special correspondent reports Henry Webber aiding Kruse with spring work while Henry Beitelspacher prepares field tasks for his mother. Mrs. Harms receive visits from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harms and Rev Theo Meyer visited LeMars. Hilbert Henning mows cemetery grass as council plans June meeting. Beitelspacher leads a depot reshingle with a crew after a shingling bee.
Seney and D F McArthur family members travel to Paola Kansas due to Mrs John McArthur illness. Floyd Becker returns from Iowa City hospital after nerve ailment examination. School closes for summer with New Deal park picnic. Children tour Wells Dairy and newspaper office. Lizzie Conner hosts visit from O Conner family. Irving McArthur of Sioux City visits relatives. Reeves attends Des Moines Polled Shorthorn show and sale then visits Centerville. Dan MecaArthur Miles McArthur Gilbert Berkenpas and others travel from Sioux City after dinner. A baby boy born to…
Mrs Margaret Rees hosts visit from Sunday evening as Wallace and Cleone Rees of Le Mars call on Mrs Margaret Rees. High school band member De Raymond McArthur joined musical groups in St Paul Minn. Miss Charline Reinking honored at a LeMars shower with gifts and a luncheon.
Fredonia residents and nearby neighbors visited Sheldon and Oyens areas on Thursday. The gathering included Albert Lundgren Charley Peebles and multiple Kloster family members, with fishing at Storm Lake and a Vernon Miller birthday celebration. Nearby travels extended to LeMars Remsen and Sioux Falls for Decoration Day events and family visits.
A Sunday service at St. Catherine's saw a class of six receiving their first Holy Communion. another 14 also made their first communion. At Carroll on Monday Mike Weber and Joe Kemp attended the Knights of Columbus state convention. A shower at Columbus club hall honored Mildred Delperdang prior to her marriage to Joseph Kinney. A Catholic Daughters dinner occurred in LeMars and Mrs. Claude Bortscheller remains a patient at Sacred Heart hospital. A Tuesday wedding dance celebrated Mr and Mrs Joseph Kinney. The Axel Jensen estate shoe and harness equipment sold at a local shoe shop auction. Grandpa John Gengler is reported to be improving after a short illness.
A fragmentary page records names of local residents including Mary Genglert, Dorothy Lanzenberg, John Lanzenberg, and Dale Wagner. It mentions medical notes at Sacre hospital in LeMargie, plans to stay with relatives, and travel to California. Also noted are St. Catherine’s cemetery services, Veterans groups, the Remsen school band, and St. Mary’s church activities with staff vacations.
Fragmentary editorial argues the next election affects war goals and policy. It predicts a Democratic return may delay and reshuffle wartime policy while Republicans oppose the Roosevelt administration. The piece suggests renewed war powers battles could influence Britain's stance toward Germany.
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