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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
3
Ed Caldwell welcomed an unusual audience when a family of pigs escaped the barn and wandered into his kitchen one evening. He herded them back to the barn with help from surprised guests, who followed to restore order after the curious intrusion.
President Roosevelt approves a WPA allotment of 104540 for Sioux county road improvements. The funds will be used to clear and upgrade county roads across the area, benefiting local transportation and infrastructure.
The program funds grubbing grading improving sight distances erecting fences removing and installing drainage structures surfacing resurfac ing performing erosion control and other accidental work on county roads. Sponsored by Sioux County.
Dr Thomas L Curran state secretary of agriculture reports the grasshopper campaign beginning with bait shipments and mixing stations in many counties. Hatch is just starting with not more than ten percent of eggs hatched. Farmers urged to act early to halt hopper growth before migration. recent rains have little effect on numbers.
Shirley Knapp leads the Girls quartet and rhythm bands from districts No 5 and No 7 in Henry and Fredonia townships as eighth graders receive diplomas at Simon Says Thumbs Up. Miss Christine L Petersen presents diplomas and Miss Jessie M Parker presents honor letters at Des Moines supervised rural school ceremony.
An advertisement advises constipated readers to drink Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to alleviate grogginess dizziness gas and bloating after meals and claims a remarkable improvement according to Spotts & Post.
Mrs. C Hamilton died at her daughter's home after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday at two o'clock at Plymouth church with Rev. W E Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Crathorne cemetery under the direction of Mauer funeral chapel.
James Reilly died Saturday at age 1? details show a family obituary noting his death with extended family including Mrs. Dan Howard of Chicago four sons John L Reilly Aurelia Iowa Charles Reilly Le Mars and Howard and James Reilly Salix brothers Thomas John Reilly Hur on SD William Reilly Los Angeles sisters Mrs G A Champlian Pisgah Iowa and Mrs Harry Hamm Des Moines and 12 grandchildren
Peter Helder of Hospers and John Wynna of Rock Valley died Wednesday when a fishing boat upset on a lake near Bemidji Minnesota. They were in a party that left Tuesday morning including Spencer Roorda Sheldon Koert Landman and Henry Posthuma of Hospers.
A dragon fly Sylvia Blue brought delighted the class as we watched it. Frances Boyd Junior and Dick Rhodes saw rose breasted grosbeaks while we learned about birds. Mary O Toole Patsy Pew Dennis and Jimmy Remington celebrate May birthdays. We enjoyed Mr Mixie Dough the Baker Man last week.
From Chicago fashion notes by Marcella Coadh on changing wardrobe trends and color harmony. The piece playfully questions trends, recalls past mismatches, and hints at evolving standards in dress and accessories. Strong focus on style chatter and consumer fashion behavior of the era.
The column blends fashion commentary on summer dress and bags with social notices. It references candy stripe tones, illusion gowns, two bag purses joined by a chain, and sleeve rolling trends. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gatzke and families from LeMars and Sioux City, a family reunion at Harvey Buss’s, and various town residents visiting relatives in Morningside Maurice Pipestone Hawarden and Maurice.
Seney special correspondent reports Mr and Mrs John Daugherty visiting Sioux City Thursday. They were joined by Mrs John Lancaster of LeMars and others from Glenwood Marcus LeMars Remsen Kingsley Paullina and Sioux City as extended relatives visited over the weekend. The piece lists numerous social calls and gatherings including a birthday luncheon hosted by Mrs Ronald Parks and attendance at a high school play.
Preston residents Mr and Mrs Will Schmidt of Washington township visited relatives on Sunday. Hermann Friedr ichs and Mrs Anna Friedrichs with son Henry visited at Albert Collman’s. Otto Kallsen welcomed a baby boy. Baccalaureate services drew Preston folks to LeMars Sunday evening. Norman Friedrichs visited Will Bohlken’s in South LeMars. Plymouth ladies aid was hosted by Mrs Eilert Miller. Lola Eyres of Union visits grandparents Rev W E Smith. Geo Bohlken is reported ill near Canby Minnesota.
Sunday dinners and Monday visits feature Lincoln Utecht family Darlene Wetrosky and Clarence Wetrosky households with numerous relatives from Sioux City Correctionville Kingsley and Lawton. A Thursday surprise party celebrated Mrs Harry Baum's birthday with guests including Lau Ward Barnes Rosenmerkels and other local families.
Ireton Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson and Hal Vande Water drove to Cedar Falls to bring Ruth Johnson and Kieth Vande Water home from college. They returned Friday evening. Mrs Hazel Carteno Marklin, visiting from Columbus Indiana, attended Memorial Day exercises. Mr and Mrs B T Holtdorf with son Jimmie and Mrs Edward Noon with son Larry also motored to the event.
Relatives visit and attend services as Huron observes Decoration Day with a patriotic program led by Amil Youngblade. Local residents travel to nearby towns, visit kin, and attend funerals while others depart for jobs or new homes. Obituaries include Claence Reiley 16 and Mrs. John Aalfs.
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