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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1938
Page
2
Miss Jane Kluckhohn came back Tuesday from Minneapolis where she had been visiting since a close of her Brainard school term.
A sermon urges mastery of the tongue citing Proverbs 18 4 7 13 and 21 to show words can give life or death. It warns ungoverned speech ruins names and self, while controlled speech blesses others and oneself through Christ's guidance and prayer.
A New York social hygiene group proclaims America's 29 years of patient work against syphilis. The piece argues the fight extends beyond disease to eradicating conditions that spread it, including prostitution, degrading amusements, and ignorance in homes, schools, and churches. It calls for diagnosis and treatment facilities, stronger public drives, and education for parents and youth. Address inquiries to the association.
A grand spectacle unfolds on a 200 foot stage at McDuffie park during LeMars Centennial celebrations with Miss LeMars Miss Columbia and 48 states featured in a 12 episode pageant. Prologue includes arrival by the queen attendants guards and Mayor Hoorne man, followed by a large cast from LeMars Remsen and other groups.
Iowa State Department of Health located at 1027 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Public health office serving residents with state health services and regulatory guidance.
Special correspondent reports Clifford and Elaine Luschen of Lake Benton Minn spent Sunday at the John Bohlken home. Mrs Lambert Jeffers hosted Plymouth ladies aid Thursday afternoon at the church parlors. Herbert Schroeder family and Wash Timmins family along with their daughters visited relatives at Milford over the weekend. Mrs Louis Borchers visited friends in LeMars for several days. Gert Luschen last rites were held at Preston Lutheran church Saturday afternoon. Henry Collman and children traveled to Alton on Tuesday. Charlie Oltmanns Carl Mammen and Fred Grosenheider with wives were guests of Fred Popken Sunday.
A wedding took place in Duluth Minnesota with the bride in a lace dress and pink rose corsage while the groom wore a dark suit. The couple served a wedding supper for 25 at the bride’s parents’ home and plan to move to Whittier California where the groom is employed after visiting relatives in Iowa.
Report lists speeds and penalties for multiple motorists. Aul Lee of Sioux City sped at 55 mph with no license. Henry De Haan of Hospers traveled about 40 mph. M. O. Hall of Kansas City, Missouri was cited for 65 mph. Will Cynaski fined $4.00 and B. P. Forts $3.00 for speeding.
Community leaders and women's clubs considered raising funds for new band uniforms. Mr Gibbons indicated he could not name the clubs until consulted, and a decision on fundraising remained pending as discussions continued.
Sponsors may take the lead if offered. After the Omaha competition Le Mars residents visited a supply house to view samples. The firm sent a drawing with suggested changes. The reproduced sketch shows a fawn uniform with red and black trim and brass buttons for flash.
Reporters recount a confrontation over burned transient camp supplies. Caretaker J. A. Craigie says orders came from Washington and the W P A, while critics argue the goods could aid the needy. The issue risks triggering a interstate political flap as lawmakers weigh state needs against federal policy.
Cragie criticizes government policy, noting WPA and other agencies give away or sell assets. He acknowledges much was good, some new, yet argues rules can lead to wasteful actions and odd government behavior.
Measles recovery reported for residents Perry Center Philip Shirley Biden and Gladys Vondrak. Summer school attendees include Olive Fugate in Cedar Falls and Mabel Angove in LeMars at Western Union college. Local visits feature Rude Winter and Gordon of Hinton hosting Crouch family. Frank Williams returns from Burlington. Wedding notices reveal Oscar Larsen and May Brisbane of Sioux City wed. home at 1600 Nebraska St. Sioux City. 4-H club activity includes Perry Pals meeting with Helen Kovarna. eighth grade diplomas awarded to Perry township pupils at LeMars High School. Heavy weekend rains delayed corn cultivation. LeMars graduation list includes Barbara Bailey Warren Bonnes Leon Christensen John Freyman Lavern Glau Kenneth Mook Floyd Vondrak Joseph Vondrak Raymond Vondrak Marcia Weber.
Special correspondent notes visitors from Alcester to the William Johnson home near Brunsville on Friday evening. Keith Renken returns to grandparents in LeMars after weeks with John Renken family. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Borchers Sr. unlisted in further detail.
A series of social visits and gatherings are recorded across Brunsville Rock Valley and nearby towns. Families including Borchers Johnsons Klemme Toel Witt Utesch and others are noted visiting relatives and friends from Friday to Sunday. A funeral service for Mrs. Barker is also listed.
The Louis Schmeling heavy weight title fight will be broadcast at the Royal theater Wednesday night. The event promises a new theater entertainment experience with comfortable seating to relax and listen to the fight, followed by continuation of the show after the bout.
Local visitors Mr and Mrs John Johnson stopped at the George Miller home near Ruble on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ike Flachmann and their children from near Cramer, Neb visited friends and relatives in recent days. Mr and Mrs Alfred Hartman welcomed a baby boy and received congratulatory wishes.
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