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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
1
Floods and washed out bridges disrupted travel along the river valley from Merrill to Brunaville. Drought relief and rescue crews aided stranded residents as trains halted and roads remained impassable. Residents, including families of Hop and Brundeen, reported damage to farms, bridges, and autos while authorities worked to restore routes and services.
Bowers faced a proposal on appointing conciliators to enjoin creditors in federal court and to supervise District Town. The recommendation by F C Acott el was that conciliators already hold power. The northern district supervisorship has been offered to Mr. Bowers, who has not decided whether to accept. He wishes to finish current work before taking a new role.
Mrs John Bengston died after years in Akron Nebraska area. Born in Norway on March 5 1959 she came to the United States and settled in Union county. She married John Bengston December 4 1483 and farmed near Akron until 1915 when they moved to Akron. Survived by five daughters three sons 16 grandchildren and several siblings.
The Union by Special Correspondent reports the Sunday school board met Tuesday evening to appoint committees for the annual picnic to be approved at the Sunday school session. A radio program is planned by Mrs J Lindsey Mrs I Featherston and Russell Thompson. Eyres visiting son in Wheaton and very ill. Harriet KH Peterson flew from New York to Chicago and arrived in LeMars Tuesday.
Heavy Thursday afternoon rainfall left Brunsville flooded with water in basements and low areas. Mink Creek overflowed. yards, gardens, and ditches filled. many homes and businesses suffered mud and water damage. Several families moved to higher ground, chickens drowned, and debris covered yards. Local social notes list visitors, moves, and a wedding in nearby Merrill.
Grant Mr and Mrs. Charles Plueger and son Ernest were Friday eve ning callers in the Fred Plueger Rev. Bunge left Monday evening for St. Paul, where he will attend church meeting. Roads are being made passable again after the heavy rain which fell last week. Several culverts and bridges that had been washed out are being repaired. Sunday evening callers in the J. D. Hauschild home were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Siebels and family and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Plueger and family. that a baby girl was born to Mrs. Elmer Tucker, formerly of Grant township. Sunday afternoon callers in the home of Mrs. Meta Siebels in Le Mars, were Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Siebels and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilde and family.
A drought broken by intermittent showers gave way to a rapid downpour Thursday, delivering five inches of rain in 24 hours. Hail the size of pigeon eggs peppered crops, injuring growing corn and grain. Basements and cisterns filled, households bailed out the surplus. Local residents report significant crop damage and waterlogged cellars.
Short program and a display of articles from India highlighted the entertainment hour. M E ladies aid plan to drive to Sioux City for a luncheon at the hospital staff, with a hospital tour as a feature and about 40 members attending. Nearby events included Children's Day at Presbyterian church, visits by Granville and Washington, D C residents, a June 2 marriage announcement for Mary Wheat and Maryle Hennawalt, an appendicitis operation for Esther Kool, and a series of local social and school notes including an alumni party and confirmation services at St Pauls Lutheran church with new members listed.
Leona Hagge Marlin Dittmer and Wayne aMrienau participated in ceremonial rites with Rev W Grly officiating. Community members welcomed attendees from Ireton School and surrounding area.
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