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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
1
Joseph Rolfes of LeMars sold a consignment of hogs on the Sioux City market this week. The hogs averaged 268 pounds and brought 9 dollars 50 cents per hundredweight, the top on the market.
The Mars Globe-Post proclaims itself the leading city and county paper. It is entered as second class matter at the LeMars post office under the act of March 1879, with subscription in advance set at two dollars per year. Editor: R. F. Starzl.
The Chicago Tribune recalls a 23 skidoo era quip and urges against the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies and similar voices pushing for foreign wars. The piece argues aging critics would not bear the consequences, mocking their stance while defending cautious foreign policy.
The Chicago Tribune surveys naval history noting the Bismarck and prior raiders like the Graf Spee. It argues raiders rarely win wars, citing Hilary A. Herbert on commerce destroyers and reflecting on battleships’ superiority over swift raiders.
The author argues privateering rarely decides wars and can sow merchant fear. He cites 1812 as an exception when Britain faced broad coast blockades. He notes modern raids differ as attackers target nearby ports and lack decisive local naval support.
The ceremony united the bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Van Wyhe, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Jansen, at Ireton. The bride wore white organza with a lace edged veil, carried Talisman roses and white sweet peas. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with peach and green decors and a cake by Minnie von Hagel. The bride, a teacher from Reading Township, and the groom, an elevator employee in Granville, will reside there.
LeMars merchants plan monthly end of month bargain days with June 26 27 28 set. A direct questionnaire will survey 3000 housewives to improve local shopping conditions, with results expected to guide retail district changes. Historic atrocity stories are discussed with caution about sensationalism and truth.
The piece notes how sensational atrocity stories spread during wars, often lacking truth. It explains early propaganda used in various conflicts, with embellishments and name/date changes that kept repeating across eras, fueling public sentiment and wartime fervor.
Special correspondent reports numerous visits and travel for Decoration Day. Families from Laverne Minnesota LeMars LeMars MaQu: includes Conway Moore Conner Nanninga Scholer Becker Penning Kennedy Wonser and Chapman relatives and friends visiting Seney, plus local sick list and farm purchases.
Miss Ethel Ewin Vincent Lancaster Mr and Mrs M J Lancaster and family Mrs Lizzie Hawkins and daughter Harriet attended a family reunion and picnic at Plainview Nebraska joining the Alderson family of Elgin Nebraska. The occasion was the birthday anniversary of several visitors.
Sheriff Scholer announced renewal license dates for July expirations and said two clerks will be at the sheriff's office daily starting Monday. Renewal events in other towns run June 10 Akron June 11 Remsen June 12 Merrill June 13 Hinton June 14 Kingsley.
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Pastor K. Fenske invites all to attend.
Union Presbyterian announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. on June 8 for children’s day with a special program. Vacation Bible School begins June 16 for ages 4 to 15, with enrollment planned. Pastor Lewis Mes Kimen invites participation.
Sunday morning worship at 8 9 am with Ber vieg and Jy 10 7 yesday and June 19 details. Sunday School 49 each Sunday morning. program by prim and intermediate departments with Leone Gabel and Mary Tindall. Evening service 8 o'clock. choir meeting Tuesday evening. S A Jones pastor.
The program lists a Sunday school at 9:45 and a Children's Day Service at 11 led by the Sunday color choir with reception for new class. Epworth League meets at 6:20. Tyg No.1 and other circles, including Mrs Waller and Mrs Kammerer, hold sessions. A Methodist Youth convention is planned at Kingsley, plus a mother daughter banquet on Tuesday evening.
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