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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1944
Page
3
Fragmentary line cites Roosevelt and allies debating the Fourth Term as the war effort looms. It notes some parties halted key war work to argue over union prerogatives, with no one speaking against the candidate.
A reader laments Britain’s egg shortage and notes a 25 million case egg surplus in the United States. He urges Americans to eat eggs or ship the surplus to England, suggesting British receive American beef instead to free ship space for eggs.
Mrs. Sam Oldenkamp, standing in her Sheldon home on highway 18, was hit by a 22 rifle bullet from a clump of willows near the Omaha railway tracks. The bullet lodged near her shoulder blade after traveling over a thousand feet. She is reportedly improving at Good Samaritan Hospital. Two youths, Jimmy Wilson and Louis Cardin, were firing the rifle but did not know anyone had been struck. The incident occurred at 5:40 p.m. Sunday. Officer Jake Mulder investigated.
Mrs Oldenkamp was struck by a bullet while in the kitchen, blood on her dress as she screamed. Her husband moved her to hospital after police located two youths who admitted shooting near a clump of willows, the bullet entering through a screen door five feet five inches from the floor.
Mrs Louise A Scott state health department nutritionist urges a cooler summer diet. She compares eating to heating a house and advocates reducing fat sugar and starch while ensuring energy needs are met with daily servings of milk vegetables fruit eggs meat or fish cereals and bread and butter or fortified margarine.
A birthday gathering for Elvera Garrels was held at Louie Garrels residence with many attendees listed. Guests enjoyed card playing and visiting, followed by a delicious lunch. All expressed wishes for many more happy birthdays to come.
Mrs. R. Pritts, longtime Northwestern Bell employee in Cherokee, retires after more than 30 years of service. Beginning as a switchboard operator in 1913, she rose to chief operator in 1920 and served in clerical roles across departments. She will take pension but remain a Cherokee resident and is remembered as Rose Gunther of LeMars.
A Wednesday 8 am ceremony at Kelsey Klein St Marys church Remsen united Miss Elnora Klein daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Klein with Dr Wm P Kelsey of Remsen son of Mr and Mrs Wm Kelsey of Des Moines Rev L P Friedman officiated Bridesmaid Miss Kathleen Klein and best man Dr E D Perry Moville attended. The bride wore a white gown.
On the train she wore silk marquisette trimmed with pearls and a finger-trip veil while carrying a shower bouquet of red and white roses. A bridesmaid in blue lace over satin carried red and white carnations and delphiniums. Dr. Kelsey practices osteopathy and the bride runs a Remsen beauty shop.
J F Gorman funeral planned for Ellendale at St Josephs church. He died aged 85 in Lansing Ia at his daughter Mrs Wm McMahon’s home. Born Sept 18 1858 near Galena Il he lived in Ellendale most his life. Survived by seven children and sixteen grandchildren. His wife died in 1938.
Mrs Anna Croon nee Johnson born Mt Olive Illinois November 17 1860 married January 25 1883 moved with husband to Grant township farm near Craig retired to Craig 1912. Survived by daughters Etta Ludwig Ella Grubbs four grandchildren six great grandchildren two brothers John H Johnson and Chas G Johnson. Funeral Monday at St John Lutheran Craig. Death occurred about 7 p m June 15.
Mrs J Siebens dies suddenly leaving at least five children including Mrs Joe Krogman Olympia Wash John Jr Markis and Orville all at home Her mother Mrs Henry Reiken of Bruneaville and several siblings are named including Mrs Wm Bruns Mrs Jessie McHale Mrs Jack Bowman Mrs H Bowman and Wm Reiken of Brunsville Also listed is her father with no other details given
Ruth Dawn Meyers daughter of Mrs. Marjorie Meyers and Geo Norris were married in a garden ceremony Thursday at Shadow Lawn farm near Sioux City. The couple exchanged vows in a simple service witnessed by family and close friends.
Sioux City and Floyd Meyers of Hinton witnessed the marriage of Geo. E. D. Norris at 1407 Jones Street with Rev. Huff officiating. The ceremony featured pink and white peonies, mock orange blossoms, and ferns. Attendants included Bonnie Mae Meyer as bridesmaid Kay Ardis DeHardy as flower girl and Thomas M. Belfrage as best man.
Norman De Jager writes from the South Pacific to his father Edward De Jager. He mentions travel through New Caledonia and Guadalcanal, requests two cartons of cigarettes, notes Don Kissinger’s graduation and recent split, asks about summer plans, and salutes LeMars track success in the Tri-State. He closes with birthday wishes for Don.
Mrs. C. Van Zee nee Dena Ahlis died Saturday at her Orange City home after a brief illness. A Holland settler, she came to LeMars about 35 years ago and has lived in Orange City for 30 years. She was about 75. She is survived by her brother Nitteret Aalfs of Sioux City. A funeral was held at two o'clock with many old friends attending.
Louis Myers, known as the silent Sphynx of the Links, called The Globe-Post to announce the revival of his cafe. The grand opening is set for this Wednesday, with hours from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on Saturdays.
Tech Sergeant Robert F Wilhelmi of Struble has been promoted from staff sergeant to welding shop foreman at an 8th Air Force Service Command Station in England. He oversees a crew repairing battle damaged Thunderbolt Lighting and Mustang fighters and previously served at Brookley Field Mobile Alabama before overseas duty in 1943. He is married to Marjorie Whitney Wilhelmi of Le Mars and has two brothers serving in the navy.
The subject says he will begin killing himself in the kitchen again starting Wednesday, claiming he cannot let the public down despite the burden inflicted by his arches, expressing wistful resolve to harm himself to meet expectations.
Reports detail Cpl Schubert Parkinson’s move to O'Reilly General Hospital Missouri for a two week pre overseas course. Major John S. Tracy, Sioux City native, promoted in army medical corps now at Hu Prata Washington. Numerous service members listed with relocations, leaves, campaigns from Africa to Italy, and family notes from Le Mars and Remsen.
In Great Lakes Illinois a period of instruction covers marching naval drill and procedures. Aptitude tests determine if recruits go to a naval service school or to active duty at sea. After training the sailor will have leave at home. Pvt Darvin C Richards reports basic Marines training in San Diego California to his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Richards of Hinton.
Pfc Alien R Haliburton of Randolph Texas returns home after a 15 day furlough spent with his mother in Sioux City and at Akron. Carl Frerichs, recently operated on, is recovering in Sioux City. Kenneth Meade of the U S navy and his wife visit Akron relatives before leaving for Vallejo California. Gilbert Hinrichs, back from active service in Italy, visits Klemme family cousins near Akron before heading to an army camp in North Carolina. Private Guy J Hark ness completes a 10 day furlough from Camp Fannin and heads to St Louis en route overseas. Pvt Arnold Feller travels from the west coast to Knoxville escorting a disabled soldier, visits Carroll and Sioux City relatives, then California. Five Plymouth County men begin naval indoctrination at Great Lakes and will take leave at home after training. names include Irwin, Johansen, Dorr, Wanderschied, and Oloff.
In St Louis and LeMars areas two youths and a man enlist in navy training programs. Dale and Raveling, ages 17 and 18, depart Sunday for naval service. One son serves in the Marines while another joins the Navy as part of World War I era mobilization.
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