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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1963
Page
1
A weekly paper is issued each Monday and Thursday and is entered at the Le Mars post office as second class mail matter under federal act. The publication serves city and county readers with local notices and community updates.
Mr and Mrs T K Chapman were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Club Debonair on Wednesday June 12. Attending were their children and many relatives including Jerry Chapman Phil Hoffman Harry Mower Robert Chapman La Crescenta Constanc Roland Chapman Ray Deegan Ralph Bergin Joe Deegan Omer Topf Martin Pletchette Ted Langerhorst Claire Langhorst. Guests gave a floor lamp and a money tree, followed by cake and ice cream at the Chapmans home.
Voting delegates and presidents at the midsummer conference discussed a resolution on property tax relief and potential actions by the county Farm Bureau.
Des Moines notes report from Iowa delegates urging school boards city councils and boards of supervisors to refuse budget increases for two years as property tax costs rise after an unresolved 0th General Assembly. The statement cites about 28 million dollars yearly and a 7 percent annual increase. Vernon Renken Plymouth County Farm Bureau president comments. Also mentions Bering Strait naming after Vitus Bering.
Displayed gifts honored Sandy Vande Stowe and De Anne Earley. Judy Swisher of Harlan led the guestbook. Cake cutting performed by Mrs Leonard Marienau and Mrs Vernon Singer. Kitchen hosts included Mrs Louise Jessen, Mrs Pearl Schultz, Mrs Margie Hamilton and Mrs Elsie Easton. Waitresses were Linda Harrison Barb Grosenheider Betty Lubben and Diane Lubben. The bride, a 1963 Le Mars high school graduate, and the groom, a Sioux Center alumnus, plan to reside in Maurice where he works as a carpenter.
Sioux Center voters head to the polls to decide the future of the Sioux Center School district with guidance on funding, administration, and potential program changes. Local officials urge participation as the outcome shapes academic offerings and district priorities.
A $203000 bond for a Kingsley elementary room addition and remodeling of Sioux Center high school facilities failed by a single vote. Of 1070 ballots, 629 voted yes, 421 no, and 20 were spoiled. A 60 percent majority of 630 was required. Officials declined to say if another bond attempt will be made.
Miss Saaron Rae Marienau wed Marvin John Vander Hoef in a double ring ceremony at St. Johns Lutheran Church Merrill on Friday June 14. Rev K J Hodum officiated with Wallace Baack organist and Vicki Jessen soloist. The bride wore a lace bodice ballerina gown and carried white carnations. Eunice Marienau was maid of honor and bridesmaids wore blue lace gowns. Best man Arthur Van Weide. groomsmen Eugene Vand Eugene Vande Weide Ben Vonk. flower girl Debbie Vande Hoef. ringbearer Chuckie Carlson Beresford SD. ushers included Charles Marienau Ireton Jim Singer Hawarden. Reception for 160 at church basement.
Westmar College announces the appointment of Rev. C G Ziettlaw as Director of College Relations effective July 1. He has served as director of Alumni and Church relations at Westmar for two years and previously as pastor in several EUB churches. The expansion plan also adds Robert Bitterly as Director of Alumni Relations and mentions prior hires, with a student body above 700 and a budget over 1 million dollars.
A terse excerpt notes the push to streamline administrative staffs, claiming that governance no longer can "do things as we did ten years ago." The fragment hints at reforms, efficiency drives, and potential staff reductions, but lacks concrete details or named institutions.
The Plymouth County American Red Cross board met in Le Mars to discuss improving services and strengthening western Iowa. Attendees included Jane McNeil from Onawa, Margaret Head from Des Moines, Dr. Robert Herrick of Westmark College, Mary Kennedy of Sioux City, and Stanley M. Corbett of Sioux City. They explored mutual problem solving and funding needs, noting many residents undervalue peace time Red Cross services. Local members Gale Toft Myra Paulin H Floyd Phelps Evelyn Banks M W Shafenberg Johnnie Powell E O Paulin Joel Sheperd Herman Vander Well Eleanor DuBois Pete Vander Meer attended from Kingsley Merrill Le Mars and Hinton.
Raymond Becker chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation county committee announced a price support rate of 63 cents per bushel for No 3 oats in Plymouth County, up from 60 cents in 1962. Eligibility requires No 3 or better or No 4 by test weight. 1963 program changes include adjusted premiums and discounts by grade and weight, with price support available from harvest through January 31 1964.
Damage notes show crops benefited by freezes with oats headed and corn rapidly growing. Alfalfa and pastures improved despite some hail. Perennial plants listed include mums, lilies, delphiniums, peonies, and carnations. annuals include pansies and snapdragons. Le Mars Nurseries mentions plant offerings and hardy varieties.
A collection near North English features stunning rocks from a new underground quarry on the Homer Bender farm northwest of Keswick. The rock formations are recently discovered and have not yet been classified, so their age remains unknown.
The two year old plant at Stonebrook resembles a lilac bush and now carries about 250 green tomatoes. The plan is to carry the plant into a third year while noting condensed milk was invented by Gail Borden, a Texan.
The Plymouth county association for Retarded Children met on Wednesday with Gordon Mennen presiding. They discussed fall fund drive plans and announced Mrs. Vincent Pavlik as a new board member. Ray Eamer reported teachers hired for five special classes in Plymouth county for the term start. Two educable classes at Merrill and Akron and Kingsley, with a trainable class in Grant Township. Four teacher scholarships funded by the association. Plymouth County Day at Glenwood featured five camps for retarded children in town this summer. United Commercial Travellers co-sponsoring. Camp Dickinson at Lake Okoboji in August. Anyone interested may contact Gordon Mennen, Le Mars. A family picnic is planned for August 7 at Cleveland Park, Le Mars. No July meeting.
Rube Brafford and Mike Frease were presented with gold pins by the Scranton Fire Department. Brafford has served the Scranton community for 40 years while Frease has 38 consecutive years on the force.
Albert P. Kent and his wife mark 65 years of marriage, living in Clarinda since 1923. The note also mentions the Mooreheads of Maquoketa with triplet calves, and a stray aside about readers and dry ice.
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