04 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
1
Le Mars paper notes it is the leading city and county publication with editor R. F. Starzl. It lists post office classification and subscription rates of $2.60 per year or six months in advance.
Columnists and experts note optimism that American bombers could end World War II without a ground invasion of Europe. The piece argues bombing may sever Germany’s industrial nerve, with civilian losses inevitable but framed as a military objective in the end.
A speaker argues destruction weakens a nation’s will to continue war. The speaker calls it a bloody business and a mess, yet questions which American would not hope victory can come without invasion of well defended Europe by armies.
Ireton notes list Mrs Art Meyers and sons Fran cis and Keith leaving for Lexington Kentucky to join relatives. Several visits span Sioux City Hanover Omaha Texas and Chicago with Decoration Day references. Local clubs invite a flower show while multiple families travel for visits and weekend guests appear across Hawarden Rock Valley Alton Alcrest Sioux Center and Canton with numerous relatives.
Stanton Mr and Mrs Ed Kehrberg and Mr and Mrs Carl Schultz spent days fishing in northern Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Theodore Fischer Gladys Marian Arlene and Mrs Albert Fischer visited relatives at Marshall Minnesota last weekend. Miss Gladys Lippke left for Cedar Falls Iowa to attend Iowa State Teachers College in the summer. Sympathy is extended to those mourning Grandmother Lippke who passed away.
Friday morning reports say funeral services were held for Mrs Julius Lippke at Stanto Evangelical church on Sunday afternoon. The Obituaries note multiple relatives from Diller Nebraska and LeMars Memorial Day events with attendees including O W Weidauer R C Hodgson Wm Hodgson Geo Hecken lively and many others.
President D O Kime outlined aviation training progress and new equipment at the Western Union alumni banquet. Dr Harlan Heim of Humboldt Neb gave the main address urging continued youth leadership and responsibility, reflecting on college history and future needs amid a troubled world.
Donnabelle Weinrich and Richard Campbell wed with a white net gown and pink rose bouquet. The reception followed at the groom’s home with a three course breakfast and blue white decor. The couple, daughter of Ora Weinrich of Hinton and son of Henry Campbell, will reside at the groom’s home nearby.
Lydia Lang led the bridal party into Saint Marys Church for a Pretty Church wedding. Bridesmaids wore blue and peach chiffon. ushers, flowers, and gowns matched the bridal color theme. The ceremony ended with a reception for 150 at Arnold Kowalke’s home, decorated in white pink blue peach and green. Out of town guests included the Kowalke and Doll families.
The article notes a Lakefield Minnesota bride, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Kowalke, who attended Central High in Sioux City. The groom, youngest son of Mr Charles Schoenrock, has farmed in recent years. After a brief trip to St Louis they will live on the groom’s father’s farm.
A Page 1 continuation recounts political volleys against Iowa congressmen over war policy. Criticism targets Harrington from Harlan Miller of Des Moines Register and The Iconoclast, accusing him of antiwar voting while noting Harrington’s WWII service and Guam Pearl Harbor debate.
Judge allows life imprisonment at hard labor for Vivian Hamil in a case with alleged premeditation and murder. Court cites severity of life term versus execution and notes possible mitigating factors from another case before final judgment.
Readers in Iowa reacted to hostile press campaigns as congressmen on the purge list were renominated amid strong blocs backing Willkie aligned Thornburg. Voters linked Thornburg to Willkie and Herring, punishing Thornburg and boosting George Wilson for senator, signaling a political shift in Trowa.
The Madison court declares the defendant committed to the state penitentiary for life at hard labor. The judge expresses regret over the crime and notes that life imprisonment is required to meet legal and societal needs, while acknowledging the loss suffered.
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