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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1944
Page
5
Local items report visitors traveling to Sioux City and Washington FBI appointments, farm and war work efforts, social events at Mary’s parish, marriages and births, club activities, and business notices in LeMars. The item includes police, church, and education updates plus nearby family visits.
Local ads promote authorized Hoover service at Luken’s Furniture with a large Hoover display and same day service. They push Father’s Day rockers, Shag Rugs shipment, spring living room suites, and a new Hoover Sweeper check. Also notes recent arrivals and community notices.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Mentzer invite guests to a wedding dance on Friday June 15 at the Eagles club in LeMars. Mark Pard De Force visited LeMars today en route to Fort Riley Kansas to see his son Leo to be sent overseas with the army.
Cpl. William Huckle departed Friday night for Camp Butner North Carolina after a 30 day furlough at his father Al Huckle’s home. He will receive a brief rest before new duties. Lt. Tony O Bamberg went to Alexandria Louisiana after a few days with his mother Mrs M Bamberg. Bamberg formerly worked as a sports reporter for The Globe Post and now serves in the army air corps.
Pvt Clem Kard of the 57th FA bn battery B receives a good conduct medal for 17 months of service. T/Cpl Geo E Swain spends seven days with his parents in Santa Monica California. Cpl and Mrs Eugene Dorr visit relatives in Sioux City while Dorr, stationed at Lowry Field Denver, teaches at the Central Fire Control school. Cadet W N Ruden of the Army Air Corps returns to duty after a visit home and heads to Corpus Christi for flight training. Miss Leone Siebels of Ireton joins the first class of cadet nurses bound for Clinton Iowa and later Sioux City to enlist in the Army Nurse Corps.
The community update covers a Tuesday free movie night with strong attendance and popcorn sales, multiple bridge club gatherings with prize winners, and a host of local visits. It notes family moves to Akron, wildlife sightings and hunting efforts, military family visits, fishing trips, and church guild events with a June 21 entertainment plan and a July 6 meeting.
Mrs Virgil Ross and children stayed at the Fred Ross home near Jefferson. Philip Beaubien and daughters visited Levi Kapfer home in Sioux City for Bernard Beaubien departing for the army. Busy Bee club met at Mrs Harry Porsch house with guests Mrs Beryl Neal Mrs Ray Stevens and Mrs Porschs mother Mrs Wetro ski. Next meeting June 18 at Mrs Fred Hummel with Mrs Main Rocenbaum hostess. B A Neal of Clark visited Mrs Neal. Anne Tracy of Sioux City spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs P F Tracy. Mrs John Ferguson and Bernice Bliss returned from Cedar Falls with Mary Margaret Michael who will attend 12 weeks summer school there. Dorcas Knapp weekend with college friends in Sioux City.
Sgt Henry C Anderson left for Camp Cook Cal after a fur lough with his wife and children. A heavy rain with hail fell Sunday afternoon. Guests from Sioux City dined with the Grahams. Genevieve Maxey will be honored at a bridal shower in Sioux City. The Anderson family visited Correctionville. Perry Friendship club meets June 15 with a package auction drive.
Wartime farm profits and corn belt production are urged to fund security for homes and professions. War Bonds are recommended to build reserves, replace equipment, and guard against postwar costs while supporting the public debt readjustment. The message underscores prudent debt, land purchases caution, and steady postwar planning.
Mrs Leon Christensen a May bride of Liberty township hosted a bridal shower Sunday afternoon in the Liberty consolidated school auditorium. Guests included Mrs Emer Hanz en Mrs C J Jordan and Miss Jaanita Christensen.
Fredonia residents recount birthday celebrations and family gatherings. Janet Walinga of Sheldon marked her birthday with neighbors and relatives from the Kloster and Kunath families. Visitors from LeMars Worthington and Sioux City were noted along with church and social group activities many hosted by local households.
The Craig column reports social visits including Mr and Mrs Ray Smith and children at the J B Peebles home and Willis Galland at the L C Husby home in Hurley. A large primary turnout with 39 votes, 29 Republican and 8 Democratic, is noted amid rain and hail damage reports.
Ireton Mr and Mrs Ordean Webert and family and Mr and Mrs Gerrit Van Wyhe and families were supper guests at the Dick Vander Griend home near Middleberg on Sunday. Mrs Loren Rose of Spencer visits her parents Mr and Mrs Reiney Oaken. Miss Annaleen Ladwig visited her father Mike Ludwig in Hawarden hospital over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Wm Rembe of McNally were guests at the Andy Anema home Friday.
Mr and Mrs Fred Koopmans and others travel to Hudson to spend the Decoration Day with relatives. Mrs E J Bird in Omaha hospital improving and expected home soon. Numerous visits and arrivals noted including a May 22 birth to Mr and Mrs Robert Hammond of Des Moines. Prime club gathering and nurse training updates also included.
Rev R Aurand district superintendent of the Evangelical church conducted the quarterly conference at Melbourne church Friday night. Billy Farmer of LeMatis visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Will Spies. Mrs Allen Schindel was taken
Citizens pledge unwavering backing for service members facing danger and honor their duty to those who protect the country. They emphasize responsibility to stand by the troops and welcome them home with gratitude.
The Melbourne church YPMC held its June meeting at the Schlessleman home with Donald Bogenrief Grace Hartman and Darwin Brink leading devotionals. Plans for an ice cream social and fish pond were set for June 20 in the church basement. 4-H clubs Merrill Blue Ribbon and Plymouth Peppers held tours and meetings with county agents and guests, while community members attended a funeral in LeMars. A prayer service was held for the invasion and Rev Thomas Koch celebrated a Golden wedding anniversary.
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