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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
2
A poverty stricken widow faced a cascade of pet licensing demands after her dog, long dead, remained on records. She paid a small tax for the defunct animal, then received two higher notices. Unable to pay, she surrendered the dog to an animal shelter amid warnings to be kind to animals.
The Myer Cafe is described as having a good reputation among locals motorists and travelers. Management selects refined foods, uses modern equipment, and maintains scrupulous cleanliness. Attendants’ courtesy and attention are highlighted as notable features.
The text recounts Hawthorne’s law allowing police to arrest a dog owner. a widow pleads guilty claiming she no longer owned the dog, yet is fined ten dollars or jailed two days. It then shifts to garden tips describing spading, aeration, and potato planting to endure winter, ending with a political aside about duty to Europe.
Edl maintains a corner site near Al Meis where he prepares ground each fall. He consistently raises a big crop of very early potatoes by spading the soil thoroughly in advance.
Eight hour window outlines time blocks for work, light tasks, and sleep with guidance on distributing energy. It emphasizes efficiency, balanced pacing, and sustaining focus while avoiding burnout across the planned segments.
Jake Raveling and Bud Phillips promote the Avalon Ballroom in Remsen Iowa as a modern, well equipped venue with cool air, cheerful decorations, and quality orchestras. They urge LeMars youths and all dancers to visit, noting year round pleasant surroundings and a large investment in comfort.
Craig correspondent reports Bathaldo residents Fred and Mrs Plegee and children visiting H. L. Ludwig's home while Kansas visitor Johnson spent days with his father C. G. Johnson. Several Croon relatives arrived for Mrs Herman Croon's illness, with Cerna Croon staying to assist. Local gas station changes place new operators in the former Louis Eilers property, now in a Mrs Minnie Pieper residence apartment. Community events included Children's Missionary services and a Sunday school picnic at Chas Plueger grove, featuring a best watched greased pig won by Donald Baack. Mrs Fred Poken of Craig suffered a stroke and is seriously ill at home. Rainstorm halted trains from Monday afternoon to Thursday night due to washed tracks between Merrill and Wren. George Popken of Plainview visited last week.
Mrs. Harold Bloomquist of MacLeen was called here by the sickness of her mother Mrs Fred Popken. Ladies’ aid met in church parlors with Mrs Lena Schuette as hostess. Plans for the mission festival and painting the church basement were made. A recital by Mrs Hannemann’s music pupils featured Esther Ludwigs Blanche and Clarence Ball Naomi Schmidt Betty Fett and Hermina Baack. Luther League was entertained at the Schmidt home with a wiener roast. Opal Husby of Hurley visited Miss Dareth Frerichs. Darleen Pagelar Colleen Luschen Henie Ludwigs Gerhard Groenjes and Miss Htta Tieden attended LeMars eighth grade graduation where Heinie Ludwigs and Gerhard Groenjes were in the program and Gray Groenjes on the honor. Miss Lennis Price of Hawarden spent the weekend at the John Groentes home. Craig town council met in regular session Monday evening. Mrs Harold Bloomquist of MacLeen Nel was here last week by the sickness of her mother Mrs Fred Popken. she returned home Sunday.
The piece notes 24 page booklets 4 inches wide 7 inches long with spaces for a man’s physique character and training and for a progressive service record The Times Roosevelt support for universal conscription is mentioned Ochs family history includes name changes related to German roots and mental travails The text also lists various sheriff transfers and property transactions involving Frank Scholer and local banks and insurers with lot and parcel descriptions and monetary figures.
Perry township students from Perry Center high schools in Sioux City concluded the school year while eighth grade graduates from Le Mars were listed. Mrs. Frank Vondrak heard of her uncle Will Simeon’s death in Akron after a serious operation. The marriage of Sue Waddell and Lee Frank was reported along with the death of William Angove sr in Sioux City.
Citizens endure extreme heat described as today’s scorcher with unofficial readings around 98 degrees near First National Bank corner. An official high stood at 90 and low at 60 yesterday, while heat caused two pavement blowouts near No. 5 road and Central School with no injuries.
Crouch came in for a short visit and departed for Le Mars on Friday, leaving no additional details about activities or accompanying parties.
A Sunday picnic at Oak Grove state park near Hawarden honored Mr. and Mrs. John Dannebring and their son Billy of Long Beach California. Attendees included A. E. Dannebring Har old Dannebring and Dean from Chester South Dakota John Dannebring and Billy from California Carl Brooks Neva Jean Art Dobbertt Maureen Wm. Evans Helen Evans Harry Stief and Dorothy Jean Joan Louise Belk and Mike Lang from Struble and Le Mars gathered for the event.
Fredonia residents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Petersen Evalyn and Norman and Miss Carolyn Wickstrom from Sioux City helped Farley Petersen celebrate his birthday Thursday evening.
A comparison notes the Missouri River runs 2,945 miles, longer than the 2,486 miles of the Mississippi River, highlighting the two great river systems and their measured lengths.
Lake Tahoe lies on the Nevada California border just west of Carson City the capital of Nevada.
A youth drowned in an Akron sand pit. Dr. W. J. Brunner attempted artificial respiration but he died. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 9 AM at St. Patrick's Church, with burial in Akron. He is survived by parents and six brothers and is related to the Frank Luken and Emmet McGraw families. The victim's father works as an automobile mechanic in Akron.
Orioles beat Akron 8 to 6 as Mars limited Akron to eight hits in late innings. Mann's Cardinals of Sioux City won their fourth straight in Tri-state league, topping Presto 10 to 2, keeping tied with LeMars. second game of a doubleheader set for 1:30 at Sioux City stock yards park. In Eastern Division action GC I O defeated Ray-de-a-ray 8 to 6. Anton notched first league win over Correctionville 6 to 1. Box scores list LeMars players Burns through Honnold and others with scattered runs. Akron's offense led by Brown and Martin in a rough scoring line.
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