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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
3
A Presbyterian tribute recalls Theodore Roosevelt as a devout church believer and civic idealist. The piece honors his memory and notes 50 years of ongoing community worship. It invites families to Sunday school at 10, worship at 11, and summer gospel services at 8 with Rev Golden Thompson. Pfaltzgraff presiding.
A devotional meditation asking whether one leans toward God or the devil. It urges examining the mind and soul, using Christ’s teaching on fruit to judge character, and prays for holy fruits leading to heaven while avoiding evil. The piece stresses faith, understanding of scripture, and seeking a life of peace.
A church notice exhorts readers to answer the call to Christ's heavenly banquet, quoting a preacher’s line about a vast throng having accepted the invitation and asking if there is still room for them. The message frames spiritual readiness as a personal duty in a period voice.
The bulletin lists church activities with Hildreth Memorial Sunday events including church school at 9 4 a m morning worship 10 45 a m Holy Communion conducted by Rev KR H Aurand district superintendent Youth service 6 30 p m topic The Story of the Criminal How Society Receives Him Union service 6 p m first union service at First Presbyterian church Quarterly conference Friday June 5 8 00 devotional before business Rev Roo l Aurand speaker All welcome G O Thompson Minister Methodist Episcopal notes praise quotes about giving thanks to the Lord and worship assistors
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. theme The Prayer. High school girls sexette to sing. Epworth League fellowship at 6 p.m. followed by devotional and officer elections. Union services at Presbyterian church at 8 p.m. Rev. Thompson will preach. All are welcome. J R Tumbleson, Pastor.
Special correspondent notes multiple Brunsville activities on Sunday May 24 with Miss Margaret Siebens entertaining. visits by Fred Plueger to Los Angeles followed by Grant relatives, and various gatherings at nearby Craig and Ruble including dances and tent shows. The Grant Luther League to meet at the Grant Lutheran school house with Nora and Edna Heeren assisting.
Sunday evening visitors gathered at several homes near Ruble including Mr and Mrs Fred Lucken and son Arlen near Brunsville and Mr and Mrs Henry Borchers with guests from Le Mars. A lightning strike killed a horse on the John Sykes farm south of Ruble. Numerous neighbors attended Memorial services in Akron. Families traveled to Marathon and Craig to visit relatives and attend events.
Grant Mrs Gerd von Hager and Mrs Henry Janssen returned Monday from Milwaukee where their sister Dorothy Meyer was dangerously ill. Miss Meyer is slowly improving. Saturday evening visitors at the Dick Frerichs home included Mrs Filert Dirks and daughter Edna and Mrs Clarence.
On January 2, 1936 the Department of Rural Credit announces a massive sale of more than 3,800 Minnesota farms. Prices are discounted for cash down payments, with free field service from 12 district offices and sales to be direct from the State. Addresses for the Sale Division in St. Paul are provided.
Coleman and daughter Lorena join Mr Frerichs and many relatives for a birthday gathering. Messages of sympathy reach the community for Mrs. Henry Jolfs of Minnesota. Dirks and Coleman group made a business trip to Garfield Oklahoma, staying with the Hunter family in Woodward. Martha Janssen visits Rev Bunge home as Grant residents attend events.
Western Union College held commencement events Monday morning with graduates Victor Bunge and Henry Hartman, both from Grant. Catherine Ahrendson broke her elbow Sunday evening while playing. Ladies' aid will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Renken hosting. Luther League will be hosted Sunday evening by Misses Elnora and Ina Heeren. Rain was beneficial for crops. Sunday and Monday evenings featured visitors at Carl Ahrendt's home including Mr and Mrs Fred Plueger and family. Helen Heeren vacationing with her parents at H. D. Heeren's home.
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