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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1957
Page
2
A resident in Pleasantville found a half pound mushroom nearby, described as 54 inches wide and nearly B inches tall. In Columbus Junction, Robert Pierce was killed in a brush cutting accident when a limb struck his tractor and he was drawn into the cutter.
At Corydon Mr and Mrs Warren Burton marked their 60th wedding anniversary aged 83. William Dickman of Decorah met his sister for the first time in 50 years, Mrs George Puiner of New Jersey visited for a family reunion. the last meeting was in 1907 after their mother died.
Mike Kalosh of Le Mars high school will depart after the Bulldogs finished third in the 1957 state tournament. He notified Monmouth officials in Illinois that he accepted their offer to become head basketball coach and teacher counselor. He will also serve as assistant football and track coach at Monmouth.
The Le Mars team finished 21 and 5 after winning sectional and district tournaments. They beat Manning in the first round of the state meet in Sioux City, then lost to West Waterloo in the semifinals at Des Moines before defeating Clinton in the third place game. Coach Katosh, previously at Le Mars for three seasons, led the 1954-55 squad with a 19-2 mark, featuring two first team all-staters and star players Dave Gunther and Bob Whelan. Whelan, 6-10, plans to enroll at Stanford next fall. Local visitors include Mrs. M. Carlton and Miss Hene Carlton of Sioux Falls.
Court Santa Maria No 179 held a potluck supper Tuesday evening at Gehlen High School. Worthy Grand Regent Deloras Woll presided over business. Newly elected officers were installed by District Deputy Irene Burnight and Bernice Houlihan. Next meeting July 9 at Gedden High School with potluck at 6:30.
Le Mars Social Notes recounts weekend family visits among Dorr and Wells families, a Fathers Day dinner, and a Larsens birthday observance. It also covers the Junior Luther League meeting at St Johns American Lutheran Church with officers elected, a June 10 gathering, skit, and refreshments.
St John s American Lutheran Missionary Society meeting is postponed to June 27. Members should note change in date and venue remains the same as announced.
Fragmentary OCR text references a lot sale or price of 1.00 dollars in Mars addition with a depth for school use and names such as Genevieve Nash Grau and Gilbert Co. The readable fragment mentions "South Side Addition" and a lot 3 with a price of one dollar.
James Batson of Texas paid $7.00, James Chase of Colorado paid $7.50, and Gilbert Welzel of Sioux City paid $7.50 in the mayor's court last week for stop sign infractions.
John E. Saxton announces his role as student pastor at St. John's Evangelical and Re formed church. Services are set for Sunday from 8 30 to 9 30 am with public prayer at the altar on Wednesday at 8 am. On June 18 the church hosts a youth ice cream social and on June 23 a Youth Fellowship breakfast will be served.
Frederick Hoefling drove a 1953 Ford north one mile from Hinton on Sunday at 1 30 am when a rear tire blew out causing loss of control and damage to the left door valued at 125 dollars. Two days earlier Estella Herman backing at Second Street and Ist Avenue North West was hit in the rear by a westbound 1948 Chevrolet driven by Dick Doornink. front end and right side damage reported but no damage estimate for the other car.
Walking the second floor at St. Michael's hospital in Sauk Center Minnesota, four patients on that floor formerly lived in Le Mars Iowa. The group includes Roman Wanderscheid and Dennis Hoss both surgery patients, Mrs. Melvin Reuter 4 maternity patient, Karen Oliver surgery patient, and Mr and Mrs Bert Hoss of Le Mars grandparents of Dennis. Tom Hoss, Dennis's brother, was a patient on another floor.
Gordon Menneen, president of Le Mars Savings Bank, said directors authorized 3% interest for Monona county accounts and time deposits starting July 1, 1957. First State Bank Brunsville and Farmers State Bank Merrill with Hinton branch also set 3% from July 1, ending June 30 for deposits prior. Edward Valentine appointed new Hinton office manager for Farmers State Bank of Merrill. he hails from Mapleton and has banking and farming experience.
Mary Gries Rolfes born in Berlin March 16 1895 married Joseph Rolfes September 4 1919. They moved to Le Mars in 1924. Funeral at St Joseph's Le Mars June 17. Survived by husband four daughters son one sister one brother and a half brother. Complying with the law Chet Akers auditor of State notifies auditors report filed for Egin township school district No.
The Penney store announces a two day Dollar Days event on Wednesday and Thursday June 19. The sale features exclusively purchased clearance items across departments. Auctioneers Staab and Ki oversee storage and display for the event.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for hospital visits cards and gifts. Local notes report burned TV sets claimed during recent storms, a quiet weekend for sheriff, and sale of Chatsworth Grain Elevator on June 19. Also mentions travel from Kathryn Magerett family, Fort Riley exercise participation by P F C John Gunther, and social visits in Le Mars and Webster City communities.
América Belle Club held a June 12 meeting at Karen Ereking with roll call on vacation plans. Committees were formed for bake sale posters and fair entry articles. Talks covered camp experiences and new fabrics as meetings moved to Tuesdays. Supper guests included Barbara Kartel and several Staebell family members. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and support during bereavement.
The regular Izaak Walton League meeting is set for Wednesday June 17 at 8 pm at the Eagles club. Door prizes include a free spinning rod and reel and a power lantern. Members are urged to attend for much business to discuss. Robert Decker, Creighton student, is visiting his parents and will depart June 26 for Officers Training School at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Art Klein of Rock Valley bought the Fred H Klein farm at the Tuesday auction for 352 per acre. Klein farmed the land the homestead of his father for some time. Van Eldik brothers were auctioneers and McGill and McGill were attorneys. Mr and Mrs Carl Kensila and
Among the Kingsley College ROTC cadets receiving honors at Saturday commencement exercises were 39 Iowa State College Art ROTC cadets. Vincent Sitzman and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford D. of Sioux City reported spending their vacation in California visiting relatives and friends. Vegetables and flowers at Le Mars Nurseries offered potted rose bushes and perennial flowers, plus miscellaneous plants.
A ranch style house by Bob Wright on highway 175 north nears completion with a basement area used as a double garage and workshop space. Weekend visitors from Des Moines attended a niece’s wedding, while a Boulder Colorado party arrived for the ceremony. The city police car project progresses as a Chestian Pontiac moves to assembly with police-specified springs and shocks but standard motor.
Reports from Le Mars and nearby communities detail patient statuses and births. Harry McAlpine of Sheldon remains in Le Mars hospital with improving condition after a June 3 car crash. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Lyle Melnnis Jr of Akron arrived June 9 at Akron hospital. Anne Kathryn Bowers, daughter of Geo and Mrs Bowers of Lake Wales Fla, born June 10 at Lake Wales hospital, with Yoerger grandparents noted.
John A who lived on Ave 5 W in Lem ultz Mars died of a heart attack on 17 1957 at his home. He was employed at a local store in Le Mars and had previously worked at a seed and feed store. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM at American Lutheran Church with burial in Le Mars under direction of the Aie home. He was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church and the Eastern Star, and he was preceded by his parents and a brother.
In Le Mars a court hearing is set for 10:00 am this week as D. J. Lenihan, the sheriff Frank Sh filed Friday, seeks a temporary injunction over land in Stellingwerf’s case. The dispute centers on land donated to the government for a new armory, alleged as takings without due process and questioned by Stellingwerf who cites city parks Foster and Cleve as additional holdings.
A dense OCR listing feed components and mixes for poultry and swine. Items include Good Morning Chick Starter with Polly Stat, various percentages for poultry and pig feeds, grain balances, beef and cattle concentrates, and multiple nutritional additives such as meat and bone scraps, linseed meal, rendered products, and minerals. The fragmentary text resembles a catalog or ingredient specification sheet.
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