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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
1
The text notes second class matter at the Le Mars Iowa post office under the 1879 act. It lists subscription rates in advance and for foreign countries, with the publisher identified as PUBLISHER.
Joann Stoel and Kerwn Heeren wed in a double ceremony at Akron’s altar lined with white and yellow peonies. Rev My Yong Braun officiated at 8 00 p m Sunday June 5. Attendants Evonne Steel and Joyce Marcis accompanied the bride while Dennis Jucke and Verne Lecrem stood with the groom. Ring bearer Tommy Hiltsa and flower girl Maury Lynn Gosserd completed the bridal party as Joann wore a white nylon organdy gown over slippery satin with a fingertip veil.
The bride appeared in a white net and rib bon headband with a white orchid on a white Bible. Bridesmaids wore yellow nylon organdy gowns with blue, white, and yellow corsages. A reception for 100 followed in the church parlors. The couple will reside on a farm in Union County, South Dakota after a brief wedding trip. The bride traveled in a brown sharkskin suit with white accessories.
Suezanne Tolsma and Michael Ray Dougherty wed in a double ring ceremony at 8:00 p m June 9 1952 at First Presbyterian Le Mars. Rev A isowe officiated before relatives and friends with Miss Joan Muir singing. Attendants included Dorothy Willer bridesmaid Ralph Polenz best man and four ushers. The bride wore a white nylon marquisette over taffeta gown with lace collar and cathedral train, carrying a modified colonial bouquet. Attendants wore royal blue net over taffeta gowns with modified colonial bouquets of yellow carnations. Flower girl Mary Ellen La Velle and ring bearer Jackson Cowell accompanied the couple. Mrs Tolsma chose a blue taffeta frock for her daughter’s wedding and Mrs Dougherty wore a blue dress.
The couple wed in a church ceremony with a sheer gown and pink carnations corsages. A 150 guest reception followed, featuring a three tier cake by Mrs. Ben Jordahl, white yellow and blue decor, peonies and tapers. Guests listed include Clark Cowell and many from Sioux City and surrounding areas.
Kathleen Schiltz daughter of Mr and Mrs John Schiltz married Glenn J Pick son of Mr and Mrs Alf Pick at St Marys Church Remsen on Tuesday June 1. Rev George Theobald officiated a double ring ceremony. Attendants included bridesmaids Mrs Dick Rhodes Rosemary Sherlock ushers Donald Schiltz Harold Berding and others. Wedding breakfast and noon dinner for 75 held at the bride's home with blue and yellow decor and a three tier cake baked by the bride's sister.
Merrill area youth can enroll in a summer music program announced by Frank Waggoner Merrill High School Music Director. The program covers instruments including accordion marimba bells and baton twirling with lessons arranged by Waggoner. Open to fourth grade and up with third grade baton twirlers considered. parent presence encouraged and a fee will be charged. Meet at the Merrill gym Friday June 3 from 6 to 7 30 PM to learn more and enroll.
Sherlock and Deloris Beyding celebrated their marriage with a reception hosted by Mrs Ed Penning and others. Dorothy Holtgrove and JoAnn Shefstad displayed gifts, as guests were registered. The couple plans to move near Camp Rucker, Alabama, where the groom is stationed with the armed forces.
Mr and Mrs George Frerichs and families traveled to Waverly Iowa for Melvin Renken's graduation. Wilma and Marlys Renken stay in Waverly for Wartburg college summer. Melvin remains briefly as usher for a friend’s wedding. Various local visits, church events, and birthday reminders follow, including Fruehling anniversary service, Maude Mann’s talks, and a pólio checkup trip to Minneapolis. New baby greetings and weekend gatherings are noted among Grant residents.
The Merrill band holds its first summer rehearsal Friday June 13 at 8:00 p m in the school gym due to band room construction. New director Frank Waggoner asks all musicians to arrive on time. The first summer concert is set for 8:00 p m Saturday June 14.
Lorvan Hawkins, on 30 day sick leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Hawkins, returned to San Diego by plane Saturday. He is in the Marines. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Norris on their marriage Thursday evening at Seney Methodist church. They will reside in Sigux Center.
Brunsville residents recount two week southern trip and pleasant homecomings. Visiting relatives from Le Mars Murdo S D Sioux City and Akron share time with families. Local celebrations include Harringtons 43rd anniversary and Carol Gronemeyer's birthday. Church Ladies Aid gathering hosted by Mrs Ben Jordahl. Regular shop outings and card games with neighbors noted.
Fredonia special notes the Dorcas Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs. Nick Kloster home on Wednesday June 4 with many members present. Upcoming meeting slated for July 2 at Mrs. Nels Klosters. A miscellaneous shower was held June 4 at Vernon Bainbridge home south of Cherokee for Jeannine Lundgren with numerous relatives attending.
Phillip J. Groetkin of Le Mars Indiana finished second in the Long Haul zone of the Chicago Livestock Truckers Safety Contest. Nearly 5,000 truck operators from several Midwestern states competed in a seven month program sponsored by Union Stock Yards Chicago with livestock industry firms. Groetkin earned a high safety rating and received a US government bond worth 50 dollars.
A program distributed 12 000 in bonds with top prize of 1000 and down to 50 in each of two zones, yielding 130 winners. The effort aims to reduce livestock bruising en route to market. Wiltgen Ready Mixed Concrete Co. will provide dirt from the gravel pit. farmers may use their own trucks or hire Wiltgen trucks. Dirt will be plentiful now but limited after stripping. Subscribers note mixups with renewals and duns, while old Globe-Post stopped when the paper ran out. Struble Canaries beat Craig 6 to 2 in seven innings. game slated Monday between Craig and Struble. Andrew Lehman returns after hammer toe surgery. Franciscan order plans, and John Lehman discharged from Korea service.
Q undergoing treatment for liver inflammation at the Joséphinum in Ohio is expected here this week. Mr. Elskamp, a former Merrill resident, adds fishing information. Clear Lake and West Graham near Fulda have large bullheads. Crappies bite well but are small. Perch remain reliable. Elskamp noted 5 a.m. Sunday temperature at 50, cooler than Le Mars 69. John Fitzpatrick, son of E. Joseph Fitzpatrick, a Loras College student from Dubuque, Iowa, returns home to spend vacation with grandparents in Le Mars and parents in Sioux City. Send your news items to the Le Mars Globe Post.
The Globe Post lists Brownie camp from June 16 to 20 at the municipal park with check-in on Monday June 16 at 10:00. Intermediate and Fly-up camp run June 23 to 27 with check-in Monday morning June 23 at 9:00. Registration fees are 75 cents for Brownies and will be set for the Fly-up and Intermediates.
The notice sets registration card requirements and fees for camp attendees including lunches and a plastic cup with name. Cards must bear parental approval for attendance and morning swimming supervised by Red Cross. After 3 p m supervision ends. girls needing post 3 pm swimming need parental consent. Ruth Cal Stone leads with assistants Mrs Rees Dempster OToole and Carolyn Rees. nurse is Mrs G O Thompson.
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