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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1963
Page
7
A reminiscence recalls prank attempts involving a pentagram and holy water, renaming figures like Mephistopheles and Roosevelt, with a later jab at Billy Sunday and a mocked telephone call imitating Eleanor Roosevelt. The piece shifts to Christine Keeler and Christine Keeler Ltd, critiquing media morals and the idea of corporate branding in scandal.
Circuit Judge Klay passed away after long illness at Grossman City. The 165 year old judge, respected figure, had served in the district with high regard and was well known in the legal community.
About 3,000 Harvard students received academic degrees at Commencement Day ceremonies held on campus. Evaneman, son of a LeMars attorney, earned a Bachelor of Arts, while other graduates included recipients of Law and Graduate School degrees. The event featured a newly built stage in Tree Yard and a series of informal ceremonies where each graduate was called to receive their degree.
Le Mars police report a man suffered a badly cut arm after an incident at a cafe. Entry was struck through a cafe window during a Sunday at Sacred Heart hospital. No further details on charges or identity provided.
Auction notice lists a June sale of household furniture at Bar Street address run by Ed & Klein. Readable details show items to be sold by Havley Gine, with possible firm involvement and location hints.
A city proclamation in the Globe-Post fixes the municipal election for Wednesday July 10. Voters will decide by popular vote whether to change council and city official terms from two years to four years, while elections will still occur every two years. Mayor Eugene Scholler stated the election will proceed on the scheduled date.
Anna Marie Trenkamp of Preston Iowa entered Franciscan sisters at Mount St. Clare Clinton. Daughter of Bernard and Correna Trenkamp she is granddaughter of J. and Mrs. Keller Kingsley. She was valedictorian and first in Davenport typing contest, organist at home parish, novice after August postulancy, named Sister Bernard Mary.
New district court filings include Emil Willer seeking 446.74 against Kay Boetger for back car insurance payments, Beemer Brothers suing Richard Paulin for 577.29 on two promissory notes, Associated Disc Corp suing Axel Berg for 141.83 on personal property, and Albert Wittgen counterclaiming 7,000 against Aqua Pools contractor Santena for breached contract over a pool installed at Wittgen home. The notice mentions broader local advertising in the Globe-Post and a family visit from Los Angeles as Dr Kenneth Conry and family travel via Washington, D.C.
Dwayne Grotewold and 17 employees marked a two day grand opening at Mess Mill with a total scale reading of 2930 pounds. Mayor Eugene Scholer noted the weight as Richard Long won 75 dollars for the closest guess. Second and third prizes went to Mrs. Albert Kleibauer and Robert Cech for near guesses.
At 2 30 p m Sunday June 16 police report says Richard Wiltgen at 128 Gi St NW stopped to turn east on US 78 when Donald Sherman driving a 195? Mercury Monarch rear ended his 1949 Chevrolet. Front end and right fender of Sherman's car damaged about $10. Dennis Harms passenger. No injuries.
The East Thursday Globe Post notes a correction to Mrs Leviller's Chicken Loaf recipe. It states to use 3 cups of diced dry bread cubes in dry form, not wet, and to avoid pouring water over them and squeezing. It also calls for adding one cup of diced celery.
The Union Township Presbyterian church closed their vacation Bible School last Friday afternoon with a public program. Mrs Henry Dempster directed with Joan Full on as assistant. Thirty five pupils enrolled and all classes memorized Bible verses and songs.
H H Kalas president of Westmar college announces Pat M Taylor as instructor in speech. Taylor, BA Wabash Crawfordsville Indiana 1959 MA Indiana University Bloomington and pursuing PhD for two years, taught three years at Indiana University, majoring in speech pathology and psychology. His arrival enables new courses and a curriculum shift in fall 1963 including a three hour freshmen English course and a two hour introduction to speech, plus expansion of dramatic and forensic activities.
Westmar college opened bids exceeding estimates by 150000 on three projects including a 232 bed women’s residence hall, male dorms for 52, a married students apartments block, all to cost 1250000. Projects start within a week and finish dates span September 1964.
A northbound gasoline transport struck the Blaue's D X service station on a Le Mars highway curve at 5 10 Friday morning, shattering a south facing plate glass and damaging a tire rack. Wilbert Kleene 48 of Hull drove the full load rig. owner Edward Scholten reported. Police cited failure to have control. no injury reported.
The Iowa Motor Vehicle Department revoked licenses May 31 to June 5. Individuals affected include Clifford M. Stegeman, 22 Kingsley, one year. William A. Beardsley, 17 Kingsley, one year. Ronald L. Schmann, 23 Kingsley, one year. Herb L. Koerner, 62 Le Mars, one year. Felonies and drunk driving charges cited.
The open house at the new Utech building on June 14, 1963 drew a large crowd. Utech Insurance and Real Estate thanked attendees while a late rush for donuts showed the event's brisk turnout. Bouquets and plants were displayed as gifts, and the weather helped make the day a success.
Mrs Earland Hason of Pasadena California spent last week with Mr and Mrs Adrian Bowes Mr and Mrs Robert Kelly and children of Vail Iona spent Father's Day at the home of Mrs and Mrs OM Kelly
Le Mars police and the sheriff investigate breakins at Nemmers Plumbing and the Eagles Club. Entry at the Eagles was through a south side window with a screen removed and a safe peeled open. The room near the bar was locked. A Swedish telephone was missing at Nemmers Plumbing after a Saturday night breakin.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Meis of 1937 4th St Lac Mnrs Iowa celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at the end of July. They married July 2 1938 at St Joseph in Lac Marrs. They have two children Karen Mrs Larry Martin of Washington Iowa and James in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood Mo with grandchildren Mickey and Kelley. They will visit Le Mars the last week in July.
Judge James P. Kelley approved two decrees of divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Decil Denny was granted a divorce from Rabby Denney with alimony and child support for a minor son and custody to the mother. Ann Bremer was granted a divorce from Herman J. Tremero with support. A new case, Constance Daker vs Robert S. Baker, cites cruel and inhuman treatment. They married December 4, 1943 in Eels Point and are parents of three children. The plaintff seeks custody, child support, attorney fees, and household funds.
Readers are urged to shop early in the week with strong Monday and Thursday bargain highlights in the Globe-Post. The Le Mars Fruit & Grocery ad is today’s featured listing, guiding readers to compare deals before weekend shopping. The notes emphasize timing for best prices.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Karlstn with their son and daughter spent the weekend in Le Ma visiting the Bohlke and KaMisé vids. They attended the of Miss Joellen Harpe Wiltgén in Le Mate, La at the event.
Robert R. Shepherd of 822 Fourth Avenue Southeast Le Mars is one of 18 participants in a Methodist summer mission project for college students in New York City. The seven projects, sponsored by the Methodist Student Movement and the Methodist Boards of Education and Missions, run June 26 to August 16 in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Rev Raymond Pick longtime Sioux City diocesan priest who served Whittemore Lehigh Dayton Mallard and Ute died after long illness at a Fort Dodge hospital. Funeral services held Corpus Christi Fort Dodge with burial at St Catherine's Cemetery. Survivors include his mother five brothers and four sisters with relatives named in Alton Remsen Le Mars Dubuque and Hospers.
A county wide gathering for Plymouth county beer permit holders will be held Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the Court House LeMars. Chief of Police Fay Terpenning says the goal is not to accuse anyone but to explain the liquor law and reduce violations.
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