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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1947
Page
2
A Faribault area note highlights a fishing trip to Silver Lake by Ray and Keith Bogh and others, returning Sunday. Several residents, including Joahn White of South Dakota, Andrew Bogh, Dona Belle Bogh, and Mrs. Cora Baldwin, are mentioned with weekend visits and farm work.
A large party at Mrs. Robert Lundgren's marked Donnie Lundgren's second birthday with relatives from Renisen Le Mars and nearby towns. Guests brought gifts and shared a supper as children sang Happy Birthday. Dorcas Ladies Aid plan a meeting at Mrs. Sam Lund's on July 10.
Alvin Harms son of Mr and Mrs Jurgen Harms was taken to Rochester after an accidental gunshot and was expected to undergo surgery but has improved enough that the operation may not be needed. His mother remains in Rochester while Mr Harms has returned home. At a council meeting Tuesday, streets were approved for grading in preparation for graveling, a long overdue improvement as the streets have not been fully graded for years. Work starts next week as planned. Mrs Mildred Galland chair of the Cancer drive in Craig reports $42.50 collected in Craig and the Craig School district, aided by Mrs Nora Kock and Misses Lois Winterfield and Norma Popken. The storm Monday evening caused damage and disruption.
Readable notes describe damaged buildings including Emma P Baack property and nearby farms after a tornado near Akron. Local residents Vernon Ludwigs and others travel, visiting relatives in Chicago Hurley and Sioux City, while church and festival events occur and routine community updates follow.
IRETON Special reports Sunday guests Eugene Wells and wife from Sioux City at Earl Wells home. Christ Westergaard moves from farm south west of Ireton to newly purchased property from W A Marienau who relocated to LeMars. Mrs Fred John of Maurice visits Miss Elizabeth Vander Hamm. A T Stafford of Hawarden calls on Ireton friends. Warrent Officer Richard Zimmerman and family arrive from Cleveland, Ohio for a visit.
Thurlow and Karr, both teachers, have left summer school work. Mrs Margaret Edwards Dennison and daughter of Pereboom, Mrs Melvin Gearke and parents, Mr Harry Johnson, and J R Karr from Washington visit their families. Mrs Norbert Kapone of Indianapolis joined her husband here in state ngnnay work. Kenneth Buck and Dale of Sioux City visited then returned to work. Karl Wells and Keith with daughter Vern Amundson from Rapids Wis attended a wedding, Ray Doss eyes on Lake Park living quarters. Dick Dirksen at elevator men meeting Waterloo Ta.
June is filled with church meetings and club gatherings. District No 2 hosts a Methodist church basement session with Nellie Todd and Helma Berner as hostesses. Merrill business men sponsor summer free movies starting June 14. Attendees at the Tuesday Club dinner and program June 10 include many guests. Tommy Ludwig is a Sacred Heart Hospital patient with laryngitis. Community Club party is set for June 19 at 8 pm with prizes. Isaak Walton League enjoyed a steak fry in Dennler pasture. Margaret Tooker of Sioux City visited Harold Meyer’s home. Clarence Miller and wife, new arrivals from England, stay with Milo Hugues until home is ready. Lois Wiese plans Monday summer dancing lessons in the Merrill city building.
Plymouth area residents held numerous farewell dinners as Mr and Mrs Fletcher Weat prepare to move to Los Angeles California. Guests included the Schrootens Kehrbergs Danne Fischers and Tschampels with visits from Kathleen Doherty Larabel Kehrberg and others. The article notes hospital visits and social gatherings across Le Mars Sioux City and Merrill hosted by local families.
The Merrill Legion Auxiliary held its annual election on June 5. Elected president was Mrs. Blanche Labahn, vice president Mrs. Pamela Kale, secretary Miss Nora Heiden, treasurer Mrs. Lois Hedges, chaplain Mrs. Lucille Mattas, sergeant at arms Mrs. Helen Ludwig, with Miss Eleanor Harms named historian.
Miss Delores Andersen and John E K Schuchard Jr. wed at 8 p.m. in Akron’s Methodist church in a pink blue and white floraled ceremony officiated by Rev. Alva Jones. The bride wore white satin with nylon skirt, train and seed pearl tiara. attendants included Mrs. Edward Lang Jr and Norma Lee Rossow. Reception for 85 followed, with Jacque line Lassen hosting the guest book and a bridal cake centerpiece. The groom, a Remsen native, works for K & K in Akron.
Francis Marris of Ossian, a Mary high school graduate in Remsen, Iowa City, will complete studies in Pharmacy at Town University, Iowa City, after a two year army medical corps service mainly at Prince Rupert Canada. He will spend the summer employed by his brother in law Clifford Wallmark who runs a drug store in Ossian.
Mrs Hugo Beyer of Sioux Center announces the marriage of her daughter Geraldine Elizabeth Beyer to Henry John Talsma in Sioux Center on June 4. They plan to live on a farm near Cherokee. Geraldine taught rural schools and is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs H O Heitritter of Sheldon.
Marie Gutenkauf daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Gutenkauf married Warren Nitzschke of Remsen in a Holy Name Rectory ceremony officiated by Rev Leo McEvoy. The bride wore white satin with seed pearl accessories and a bouquet of white and red roses. A reception for about 750 followed at Holy Name Hall with a three course dinner, large white wedding cake, and flowers. The couple will reside at Orchard Iowa where the groom works for the Illinois Central rail.
Three Cherokee county rural school buildings auctioned by Amherst township school board sold to individual buyers for a total of 1610 dollars. Cecil Dunn bought the first parcel near Marcus and plans relocating it to a Marcus playground for 400 dollars. Merle Weicht purchased the western parcel for 510 dollars for Marcus school playground equipment.
A description of the wedding lists the couple and Mrs Jelken wearing formal attire. The report continues from page 1 detailing guests, attire, and ceremony notes with emphasis on Mrs Jelken’s dress described as net over Latin.
John Ahlfs and Kathleen Bergin will wed. bride a Le Mars High School alumna who attended Western Union College and has taught for four years. Groom farms near Le Mars. Couple leaves for a Grand Rapids Michigan wedding trip and will reside at 31 Fourth Avenue W after returning.
Plymouth County Junior Legion baseball tourney began with Remsen hosting. Akron beat Merrill 8 to 4 while Le Mars won at Hinton. Kingsley and Remsen drew. Next Sunday Kingsley plays Akron at 4 PM, Le Mars meets Remsen at 3 PM at Remsen. Winner advances to district meet in Orange City July 7 to 12.
Eight 4-H girls from Plymouth County plus county chairman Mrs. Bertsel Brown and home economist Lola A. Stelpflug travel to Ames June 18 to 20 for state convention. They will stay in college dormitories and engage in talks, music, recreation, and new friendships. Betty Groomed Girl contestant Bette Groomed Girl represents the county. other delegates include Rosemary Kenny Carolyn Held Mildred Linderer Norma Tullis Betty Hinds Gleene Philips Mary Lauters.
The F H A announces its first summer meeting to be held at New Deal Park on Friday June 20. Community members are invited to participate in the event and related activities.
A local committee announces plans for a single upcoming meeting to discuss community concerns. Details about time and venue are not fully clear in the fragment, but organizers emphasize focused discussion and actionable outcomes. The item underlines civic engagement and collective planning.
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