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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1934
Page
1
R F Starzl editor lists advance annual subscription at 2 dollars. Nonadvance 2.50, foreign 3.25. Classified as second class matter at LeMars Iowa post office under March 3 1879 act. Mentions Plymouth County Credit Bureau as a member organization.
Kingsley area residents hosted visitors and guests during the week ending June. A birthday gathering for Mr Wilson and Mrs Haggin drew about 40. Local families reported illnesses and hospital notes. Measles case recovered. Jacobson family and Knudsen relatives visited. A windstorm toppled a shed and windmill at Chas Stevenson’s farm.
Perry Center residents spent Decoration day with relatives in Sioux City Hawarden and Moville while wind caused damage Thursday evening overturning small buildings and uprooting trees. A barn was moved on the George Luce farm and a chimney blew from the Ray McElrath house. Several locals attended gatherings including a wiener roast at the Asplund home and a hospital update on Kavarna.
Westfield Harvey Nelson of Goodell Indiana and Miss Birdmann of Seney visited here. Memorial day events include a death in the Thornton family and a burial in Akron Catholic cemetery. Local sports note Westfield beat Akron at Akron and Elk Point defeated Westfield 4 2. Various visits, church events, and community gatherings span from graduation, weddings, to primary election results with about 70 votes cast.
Ireton George Campbell spent days in LeMars on business and Mrs Edwin Morrisson with daughters returned from Peterson Town visit. Ireton residents called on Henry Kauge now living with sister Mrs Hi Hulaman at Canton S D while sending greetings to Treton friends. Petty theft reported at Hadley pool hall and Feldman store with small steals of nickels pennies tobacco and candy. Sheriff Kk Synhorst investigated and suggested local talent. Feldman store entry via outer cellar and ascent inside. cash register could not be opened and damage minimal.
A jumble of weather lore and local levity recounts strange rain events blamed on engineers, officials, and even a supposed swamp. Town characters like Will Lorenzen and Jim Mathey get playful explanations as editors mock pompous authorities and a rumor about a missing body at the express office sparks bemused chatter.
1919 marked by Alcock and Brown achieving the first nonstop transatlantic flight from Newfoundland to Ireland. Significant rail developments included 18 to 20 hour New York to Chicago service beginning in 1903. Kaiser Wilhelm’s ascension to the German throne occurred in 1888, shaping imperial history.
Preston couple visit friends and family across town as Vera Grosenhelder spends Sunday with her parents. Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Rohlfs. Grandma Rohlfs ill. Lloyd Ewers digs a new well. water shortage worries farmers. Preston Lutheran ladies aid meets at church school. Bob Witt home party marks Mrs Will's birthday. Ted Barker and Norman visit Sioux City. Barker ships stock. Mrs Mammen's home quarantined for scarlet fever. Marie ill. Kallsen family visits near Weatfield. Geo Reichel returns from Hawarden hospital. Marnest Cabel couple welcomed a baby boy. Globe-Post office seeks clean cotton raga.
D W Bates receiver seeks court authority to exchange Stack Farm section 12 township 91 range 44 Plymouth County Iowa and Lot 19 Block 5 LeMars known Nicholson Building for deposit claims totalling 61415.58 plus 1362.99 cash. Hearing set June 18 1934 at 10 a m at Le Mars Court House. Objections must be filed by then.
On May 23 1934 District Court Plymouth County Iowa appointed Bessie Laughlin Administratrix of the estate of Marie Carolline Farrell late of the county. All debtors must pay the undersigned and those with claims must present them to the court for allowance. E P Murray attorney for estate. Published in The LeMars Globe-Post May 28 June 4 and 11 1934.
Plymouth County Iowa offers 3 percent Secondary Road Anticipation Certificates totaling 40000 dollars dated June 15 1934. Bids due 2 PM June 25 1934 at LeMars Court House with 3 percent cashier’s check. Open bids first then sealed. right to reject all bids reserved. Treasurer A Langhout LeMars Iowa.
The Plymouth County Democratic convention will meet June 30 1934 at 11 o clock in LeMars court house. Delegates are chosen from precincts by June 4 1934 primary votes. Duties include nominating county level candidates when no primary winner exists, electing delegates to state conventions, naming regional committee members, and handling related business. Representation is one delegate per 50 Roosevelt votes in 1932 with per-precinct allotments listed for areas including Anton Elgin Elkhorn Grant Hancock Johnson Le Mars Meadow Perry Plymouth Remsen Stanton Union Washington Westfield and others. Chairman R F Starzl and Mrs H F German are noted. News items may be sent to The Globe-Post.
Western Stanton and San Antonio residents visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Mrs. Stanton is identified as Miss Lilian Kehrberg. Hoffmanns headed to Montana for work while others returned from Minnesota. Several local families hosted or visited relatives including Lippke, Miller, Berner, Stanton, and Kehrberg households amid farm bureau events.
State of Iowa Plymouth County probate notice for the estate of C W Stortz deceased. Heirs Lilly Stortz Pearl Hathaway Wendelin Stortz Wayne Stortz Bonita Stortz Rita Stortz and others are notified that a last will was filed June 9 1934 and final proof hearing set for July 7 1934 at 10 am before Clerk REMER. The reading occurred in the district court.
A day long program was held at the Methodist church in LeMars on Thursday with speeches and demonstrations in the morning and afternoon. A pot luck dinner was served at noon. Elmor Hoffmann was a business caller in Sioux City on Monday.
Seney resident Constance Chapman will spend the summer in Town City, departing Friday. Verne Thies. Miss Ethel Darville visiting Lancaster and Roy McArthur households. arrivals from Berehwood Wisconsin. Mrs. Thill returns to LeMars after weeks with Mrs. Haviland. Families of Chapman and Cooper travel to Plainview Nebraska for death in the family. Constance Grant Chapman and daughter return from Carlsbad New Mexico. Sam Athey reports fat cattle on Sioux City market. Dwight Riter transports cattle for Ray Hinde. A miscellaneous shower for Léia Hendricksen at Mrs Jeffers home. Chas Conner, Glen Parry, I. Moore, Floyd Moore at Silver Lake for fishing. Willie Olsen injured when wind dislodges rock Tuesday.
Ab Chas Conner works near Marcus after a wagon incident. Kunath visited in LeMars area. Frank Riter’s home near LeMars hosted relatives. Eldon and Pauline Riter from Marcus visited on Tuesday.
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