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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
2
Second class matter notice at LeMars Iowa lists subscription rates. Prepaid annual rate and standard annual rate shown. Foreign country rate stated as 83.25 dollars.
The LeMars Country club hosted an official Memorial Day opening with a 6 o'clock dinner at the clubhouse attended by many members and guests. Guests from away included Mrs. Sammis of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Diehl of Omaha as well as Ruth Rothschild. auction bridge and season floral decorations characterized the evening.
A new and distinct entertainment night at the Royal in LeMars features Jo seph G. Kelly's country store on stage with coupon tickets granting merchandise prizes such as a pearl necklace clothes and candy. The feature film is Jackie Coogan in Old Clothes with a local vaudeville act A Loaf of bread a Pair of Pants a Girl and a Bottle. Marion Davies appears in Zander the Great while Hites Steele Preferred shows high merit action.
Plymouth Township reports a large crowd at the season’s first Merril band concert Saturday night. The series will continue each Saturday throughout the summer. Miss Alvina Dunn attended Vera Sullivan’s weiner roast with pupils last Thursday. Raymond Becker is home on vacation. he is a graduate.
Local items mention Dennler Bros. hog shipment to Stour City market Tuesday night. Miss Mable Kress participated in a voice recital at Western Union College last Tuesday. Merrill pool opens for the season and sports swimming. A Sioux City trip to see the Sandy at the Princess theater is noted. Most Merrill businesses closed after 10 a.m. Monday. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Haislett and family from Waseca, Minnesota, moved to LeMars. Mr. Haislett joins Green Chemical Co. sales. Mrs. Haislett was formerly Esther L. Dobbert.
The Elgin Community club met at Mrs. John Peck’s home Thursday afternoon with Miss Arnason county nurse giving a talk on child welfare and vaccination. A picnic planning committee was formed for a late June gathering at Wi Utech home and a lunch was served. Nearby, farm bureau members met at Seney hall Tuesday evening and viewed four reels shown by county agent Coddington.
The Elgin Community club gathered at Mrs. John Peck’s home with 18 members. Miss Armason discussed child welfare. members were weighed and shared favorite birds or flowers. Next meeting planned as a picnic at Mrs. Will Utech’s, followed by a luncheon.
Saturday events include W B Heinrich E F Austine C W Reeves and Mrs J H Walkup at a Stony City picnic. Roy McArthur and Floyd Moore fished at Lake Park, Elsie Penning of Pipestone arrived for a visit with uncles Albert Penning and F B Rees. Epworth League social at Frank Becker home a success despite cool weather. Wanda Tipple and son Bobbie of Sioux City visiting Marian Rairden. Daisy Murtha of LeMars made a business call. W F M 3 ladies met with Mrs Hawkins. refreshment host. Bert Criswell to entertain next Wednesday. Walter Woodhouse and Floyd Becker were Sioux City visitors. Viola Cook attended Merrill high school class play. Dinner guests of Jay Donlin Tuesday.
First Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 with intermediate and senior Christian Endeavor at 7. Union evening service at Hildreth Memorial. Ladies aid meets Tuesday at Mrs. A M Duus home 30 Second Ave N W. Mrs Hermar Werth and Mrs Hugh Maxwell assist. Session business meeting Tuesday 8 p m at the manse. James A Hills, minister. St John s Lutheran Church English services 10 30 and Sunday school 9 30 with special missions offering first Sunday monthly. Luther League not meeting tonight but Sunday at 2 30 at Henry Grimjes home West Plymouth St with Edna and Gladys Grimjes hosting. state convention discussions to follow. Strong youth turnout expected Sunday afternoon. J J Vollmar, pastor.
The H R Harley Motor Company announces a limited time price cut on Ford overhaul labor. Ford trained mechanics at the Ford garage are handling the work and offering a guarantee with each overhauled car. The Globe Post advertises this week as the final opportunity to take advantage of the reduced price.
Hildreth Memorial Church invites members to a Sunday cash rally after Sunday school with anticipated surprises from church groups. Junior and determined Endeavor meet at 7, followed by Western Union baccalaureate at 8 with Dr. C. A. Mack. Children’s Day set for Sunday June 13 with the Lord’s Supper in the evening. First Baptist Church reports show 18 percent membership growth and strong finances. Every Member Canvass begins next Sunday. Holy Communion will be observed. pastor’s theme is When the Dollar Goes To Church.
The H. R. Harley company is regarded as the best equipped Ford plant in Northwest Iowa, promising customers time and money savings through advanced facilities and efficient production.
N J Mertes has lived in the county all his life and supported every movement for county state and government welfare. He says he will not be influenced by any political ring or faction and will serve all people regardless of sex or creed. He urges voters to cast ballots and promises to fulfill duties to the best of his ability if elected.
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