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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
3
A red bull valued at 800 pounds is reported missing from W. Ss, Mammen area. Local authorities alerted to locate the large animal.
The summer session enrollment exceeds last year with 87 students currently enrolled and more expected during the second half beginning July 18. Ten departments offer courses besides commercial and music with field contacts to recruit new students. Inter views by Elbert Dean Carl Lang Wesley Miller and others target high school graduates. The calendar includes an all college reception at Wernli hall and a July 1 study tour to Cherokee to visit the state hospital.
Mrs T M Albers of Grant township celebrated her 95th birthday at the homestead farmed by her son Charles. Attendees included family old friends and neighbors. Marguerite Renken born in Frieburg Germany came to America as a girl and joined early Jones county Iowa settlers.
A January 2 1936 directive to the Department of Rural Credit announces sale of over 3800 state owned Minnesota farms no reserves this year. Prices are adjusted with added discounts for cash down payments and free field service from 12 district offices. Prospective buyers are urged to write the Sales Division at the State Office Building St Paul Minnesota for lists.
Ben Danchik of Creston Ta is appointed welfare director succeeding C R Lindquist who takes a six week leave to attend a school on the new social security act a new tax on salaries Danchik will also serve as probation officer for Lindquist during the absence
The subject, married December 12 for 66 years, endured the loss of her husband in 1900. Her children include Mrs. Arnold Ahlfs, Mrs. Chas Baack, Herman Albers, George Albers, and Garret Albers. There are five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She is hale and hearty with remarkable health and energy.
Happy Jack describes two new pinochle miracles at his place. George Krause known as the little butcher boy allegedly drew 800 kings and 200 hearts, while Jake Beever shortly after ward received 1500 hearts. Witnesses were present.
On Monday June 8 Mrs. Belle Allison celebrated her 58th birthday by baking a cake in a pan over 60 years old, serving it on a plate over 60 years old, and cutting it with a knife over 60 years old in Westfield.
About 80 relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs W P Justman to celebrate a family reunion. Attendees from Carroll Dell Rapids Worthington Elgin Cyrils Hinton LeMars and others enjoyed a picnic dinner and afternoon of cards and visiting before returning home.
Official notices announce a Democratic county convention at 11 o clock am in Le Mars Plymouth County for June 27 with precinct delegates to state conventions and a follow up central committee meeting. Also an administrator's notice dated June 15 1936 appointing George G Westhoff to estate duties with claims to be presented to District Court. Published June 18 25 and July 2 1936 in The Le Mars Globe Post.
The Public Service Company of Sioux City Iowa files a petition with the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners seeking exclusive rights to construct and maintain an electric transmission line along specified public lands highways and sections in Plymouth County. A hearing is set for June 30 1936 in Des Moines with objections required in writing five days prior.
By virtue of a General execution issued from the District Court of Iowa Plymouth County a judgment dated February 14 1934 in favor of Josephine Marx against Arthur J Marx I have levied on a Willys Knight automobile license 75 5742 1936 factory 100108 engine 107 746 and will sell at public auction in Le Mars on June 25 1936 at 2 pm at Otis Dixons garage to satisfy 1375 00 debt 66 40 costs plus accruing costs to the highest bidder for cash R E Rippey Sheriff of Plymouth County Keenan and Kelley attorneys Le Mars Iowa Published in The Le Mars Globe Post May 11 and 18 1936
A sheriff sale notice issued in Woodbury County on November 19 1935 directs the sale of T F Harrington’s land the W half of section 10 township 90 range 44 west of the St P M Plymouth County Iowa. The June 26 1936 sale at 10 am at the Le Mars courthouse will satisfy an 8925.33 debt plus 201.49 costs and accruing costs to the highest cash bidder.
The fragment notes two upcoming dates in Sioux City related to the plaintiff’s case, listing attorneys and the publication days Thursday June 11 and Thursday June 18.
The Plymouth County Auditor in Le Mars Iowa invites sealed bids for various construction items and/or materials and supplies with bids due by 1 30 p m June 22 1936. A certified check payable to the County Auditor must accompany each proposal as liquidated damages if an awarded bidder fails to sign the contract and furnish bond within ten days. Plans and proposals available at the County Auditor's office. Bidders must use the form furnished and may face rejection for reservations. Iowa preference applies for domestic labor and goods produced in Iowa. Each bidder must file a Financial Equipment and Experience Statement by 10 a m June 22 1936. The Board of Supervisors will consider the bids.
A sale is scheduled to start at 1 o clock on the premises located two miles southeast of Winnebago in Thurston County Nebraska, eighteen miles south of Sioux City Iowa. The notice specifies the property and timing for interested bidders.
The Board of Supervisors of Plymouth County reserves the right to reject any bid from bidders not complying with pre bid statements and qualifications. It details bridging, grading, and incidental work on 12 miles of Secondary Board in Grant Elgin Sioux and Westfield Townships with materials furnished, dated June 22 1936. L A Ludwig County Auditor notes notices posted June 15 and June 18 1936.
Wednesday auction report notes hogs sold hot with prices around 8 dollars for butcher hogs and 10.90 for fee pigs. Wet sows brought about 845 dollars. Consignors pleased with fees paid for hogs and for cattle, tin, and horses. Auction held every Wednesday.
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