09 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
1
Le Mars Globé-Post announces its publication details with editor G Starzl and a $3 annual subscription within Plymouth, Sioux, Woodbury, Cherokee counties and Union County South Dakota. Foreign rates apply. subscriptions renew to avoid auto stop. past-due billing is reportedly not pursued.
The Sioux City murder trial of Triplett unfolds with the jury hearing from Mrs Bremmer the boy’s mother and scenes of tense cross examination. Dr Coryden testifies on wound origins, while observers note the calm courtroom as the defense questions Triplett’s presence at the crime scene and the handling of a tape confession. The panel includes twelve jurors with alternates dismissed, shaping anticipated verdicts in a high profile case.
Government weather observer Wes Keizer reports a chilly June 9 with noon temperature at 67 and a morning low of 47. A trace of rain is noted totaling .02 inch while the week shows highs from 68 to 75 and lows from 47 to 60 with varying rainfall.
The Wulmer Post 241 American Legion elected officers for the 1955 56 term on June 8 1955. Commander Leo R Flaherty first vice Ken Lubben second vice Warren Hardacre adjutant Gordon Tentinger finance Paul Trauffer historian Helen Wiltgen sergeant at arms Ervin Criswell trustee Harold Gralapp. An executive committee includes John Byers Orville Chicoine Dale Ahlfs Charles Plummer Art Kellen Donald Thoma Robert Walsh Leo Hughes Robert Collins John Hart. The 9th district convention will be hosted September 28 1955 with a giant parade planned and committees being formed.
Fritz Hall former commander of Wasmier post has been named convention chair. He now holds a membership of 580, the largest number ever attained since the organization began 35 years ago.
A car struck two pickups on Highway 33 northeast of Le Mars near the Le Mars Livestock Sales barn Wednesday night about 10 15. Donald Wicher of Sioux City drove south and hit the Vondrak pickup, then crossed the road to strike James Mitchell’s vehicle. No injuries per police report though a young boy reportedly struck his head on a windshield.
A district court roundup lists individuals fined this week in mayor and justice courts. Wilmer Vrammen faced a stop sign violation with a $10 fine, Clarence Schnepf and W G Baack for intoxication at $12.50 each. L G Grover of Sioux City had no operator's license and was fined $12.50. John E Crowell, Sioux City, overweight on No 1 axle earned $18.90. Gerd H Johnson of Le Mars paid $15 for no 1955 registration. Gilbert Van dersteen of Sheldon fined $10 for track speeding. J D Hardbolt of Oklahoma City paid $10 for overlength. Don Watson overweight on registration at $8. Ervin Klunjan of Edgerton Minnesota overweight on No 2 axle paid $6. Elmer Molzen paid $8.60 for overweight status.
Local items report Lt Kenneth E Nelle assigned to a fighter bomber wing near London and due at Luke AFB July 22 and to report to Brooklyn Sept 7 He begins flying the F84F June 8 a jet faster than sound Bartel Starzl enters St John's Hospital for physical checkup and treatment Danbury 55th wedding anniversary at St Mary's church Mrs Conway urges savings stamps for children during summer visits to post office Le Mars residents and friends featured in visits and moves Richard Lew Mays and Murial Ver Hoeven obtain marriage license Wilbur Tucker to acquire Akron Cleaners Dated notes show several travels and school related visits and a Doctor of Education degree awarded to Richard G Parker of Westmar College in music education
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