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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1961
Page
4
Local note from South Dakota counties references a delinquency and automatic subscription stoppage. The fragmentary text mentions a figure eight sixty and automatic renewal conditions but lacks coherent details or identifiable names, dates, or events.
The speaker recalls 1804 action by Stephen Decatur against Tripoli pirates ending a ransom crisis. He references the Pickney slogan, Castro’s tractor prisoner swap idea, and Kennedy era opposition, arguing against making a deal while noting public emotion and moral concerns.
An OCR fragment promotes Stanback powders or tablets as a medically proven relief for aching tired muscles. It claims quick action and a guarantee to snap back, though the text is garbled and hard to parse.
The writer attacks a government and its advisers for cowardice and lack of compassion in dealing with Castro era adversaries. They warn that making deals invites blackmail and humiliation, arguing that past precedents show risks and that the public should avoid being “taken.” The commentary labels policymakers as untrustworthy and cautions against appeasement.
Kenneth Steward 14 of Cherokee admitted to Soux Valley Memorial Hospital after a hand injury from being caught between a tree and a log chain while a tractor moved the tree. One finger amputated and in good condition. Lyn Knight, 10, admitted with a cracked jaw from falling against a playmate’s leg. condition listed as good. Several other patients listed as admitted or dismissed at Sacred Heart, Lutheran, Methodist, and St. Vincent hospitals in Sioux City, with births noted at Sacred Heart and Le Mars chamber notes.
Birth announcements list a June 3 to June 4 baby boom in Le Mars with parents Loutsch Becker Briggs Gather Schnepf and others. Sacred Heart Hospital births include a daughter to Roger Briggs and a daughter to Claire Gather and a son to Ralph Schnepf. Claire Steel remains hospitalized in Sioux City as a surgical patient. Local church project in Le Mars valued at $1.00.
Admissions list includes Mrs Marlin Heeren Akron Mrs Ann Vreugdenhil Akron Mrs Robert Lias Akron Mrs William Manley Akron Mrs Christine Hultgren Elk Point SD Dismissals list contains Mrs Glenn Hughes and Son Westfield Mrs Jerry Steckelberg and son Elk Point SD Mrs Glenn Olson and son Elk Point SD Mrs Anna Wreugdenhils Akron Births note a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Lias Akron and a son to Mr and Mrs William Manley Akron
Fire bell rang Saturday evening and firemen were summoned to a college cafe on Central Avenue where a trash can fire appeared to be spreading. No damage was reported.
The district court filed a $1681 judgment against John Seuntjens in the case Robert Epping vs John and Robert Seuntjens. Findings in a drainage suit were signed by L O Lampman. A Rasmussen of Westfield filed a suit against Darrell Hoffman and Helen Hoff man for two counts, including $31.39 from the Iowa Clothing Company in Sioux City and $127 from Drs McCarthy and Pat Cmeyla.
Coleen Kelly Soulliere and others transfer Lots 9 and 10 Block 12 Akron to Melvin Berka for 4 dollars. Arie J. Bomgaars transfers Lot 11 Block 39 Le Mars to Dick J. Goosman for 1 dollar. Vera D. Schmit and Caryl E. Trenary receive SEY and NEY and part of SEY SWY 3 90 48 in a separate transfer.
Property described as Frank Warenhorst to Lyle Dick Lewis West 80 Lots 9 10 11 and 12 in Young and Corkery's Addition Le Mars with asking price 3500 dollars.
Deeds show Burton Dull transferring part of Lot 8 Block 94 7th Add Le Mars to Kendall Talbott for $1. Jean L Koenig deeds part of same lot to Talbott. Ludwigs transfer Lot 7 and south 21 feet of Lot 8 to Lyle Lewis. Lewis deeds Lot 7 and south 21 feet of Lot 8 to Talbot. Marjorie Kramer transfers NW quarter of NE quarter 21-92-45 to Arie Bomgaars for $10. Westmar College of the Evangel...
Virgil L Head answers Jerry Treinen and explains he will not debate publicly. He prefers written QandA in the Globe Post to allow time for accurate responses. He distinguishes USDA and Justice Department views on marketing plans and notes his aim to provide farmers with factual information. The column includes social notes about local families and visitors in Le Mars Iowa.
Mrs Richards Pedersen and daughter Debbie visited with Mrs Ray Baack in Le Mars. Terrill residents Len Rohde and family attended Gehlen school graduation and stayed with Baack. Hor nick and Granville couples holidaying with Baack joined Memorial Day at Le Mars. Marlene Johnson and Steve left Le Mars for Minot then Minneapolis. Lorna Roeder named Globe-Post punch operator. Sharon Kloster won Fry's Jewelry watch. LaVaughn Postma fined $11 in mayor's court for speeding on night patrol.
Dons Desk County Extension announces June tours for 4-H members to view different projects and management practices. Leaders will check record books for progress and members report feeding and management details, including beef start weight and ration. Parents are encouraged to attend. chicken dinner served family style in the parish hall from noon to 8 PM.
Notice lists transfer of refrigeration appliances to Le Mars and a phone contact. Also Wesleyan Service Guild picnic at New Wie Parks on Tuesday June 6 at 4 30 PM. Mentions local residents Berkenpas Raber Gralapp and duty assignments, and revocation of an Iowa driver's license. Mentions workers Cooper Sharon Rees Copock Honnold links.
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