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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
1
Henry Arendt spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Gordon in Chicago. Mrs Gordon and their group of children, including Debra, were present for the afternoon gathering.
About half of the 38 percent of farms in Plymouth County have been checked for fall compliance by the ASC office. Officials say preparations are in place for government checks, but mailings may occur over the next few weeks. Total payments estimated exceed 1.6 million dollars under 1957 soil bank agreements, with per farm averages and reserve acre figures outlined by Max M. Sosth and local ASC officials.
Hinton Special notes the Hinton Civic Club held a Luck supper on June 13 with community turnout and local donations.
A fragmented notice page records visits, family events, a funeral in Missouri, births in Sioux City, and social gatherings in Hinton and Le Mars. Names include Jo-Ann Albright, Raymond Duncan, Alvin Ellison, Richard Corwin, and Lamar Jones, with gatherings at the Brunsville and Ernity Lutheran churches, plus a square dance convention in Saint Louis and community activities through June.
New figures show Plymouth County population rising rapidly since the last census, outpacing many West North Central states. The seven year increase boosted per capita income to 1494 after tax and spurred demand for housing, goods, and services, with plans needed for schools, hospitals, water, and industry to sustain growth.
A tea and social time will follow an open house at Luth Church featuring a flower exhibit and a short program. Friends and former members are invited and will be guests of the Kingsley Club at the close of the event.
Don Stone has arranged Plymouth County Farm Bureau Women to be on his Starlight radio program over KSI Wednesday June 26 at 3 30. They will be interviewed on baking with lard by Mrs Fay Knapp Mrs R C Hodgs on Mrs Clarence Weinritch Mr Clarence Seglem Mrs Howe Mrs Ray Richardson Mrs Roy Adeker Mrs John Siehens Mrs Clifford Perry and Miss Shirley Perthred. They will also appear the same day on the variety show over Channel 4 at 5 00.
An organizational meeting to form a group aiding retarded children will be held in Plymouth county at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 26 in the REA building Le Mars. Mrs Ralph Gabel will be in charge. A preliminary meeting with several families was held recently and interested persons are invited to attend.
Granville Catholic Daughters Court St Isidore held annual initiation ceremonies for New Candidates Kr Nog 1738. The event began with a seven o clock Mass and continued with the sit day rituals on January 9th.
A jumble of names including Aletorosa Brau Frederé Henrices Gerger Hanisen Flor i Hansen Len Hilda Haupert Juingers Kass Charmairie List Lorraine Mor Florence Pasen Clara Plagge Barbara Poltebaum Tirsella Probst LealiGke Mathilda Schilmoellér Clara Schnell and others appear tied to places such as Cherokee Sioux City and Remsen in an unreadable OCR fragment.
Township election boards set June deadlines for candidacy filings with a June 21 petition option. Ballots by mail to 3 665 eligible army owners operators landlords and tenants mailed by June 28 with July 8 return deadline. Winners become chair and vice chair. third member and alternates chosen. County convention July 27 in Le Mars Iowa with one-year terms starting August 1.
The Most Rev. Joseph M. Mueller announces 25 priest assignments across northwest Iowa effective June 27. Details list officials such as Msgr. Suilis and J. Ber, reflecting changes in the Catholic diocese assignments.
Newly ordained Rev. R L Risberg to Hemda High School side cathedral rector Rev Leo Klem of Oto on leave. Rev Dow City and Hagy named to St Malachy Madrid. Rev John Doherty to Dow City and Buck Gro. Rev Ralph Obermire to Struble Maurice pastor. Madrid successor Rev John Doherty. Rev James Cain relieved to enter military. Rev Thomas Holland joins Kuemper Carroll staff. Rev Gerald Fisch to Estherville. Rev William Ortman to Bredey. Rev Donald Livermore to Fonda. Rev John Yetmar to Danbury.
A 17 piece accordion band from Alton directed by Mrs Irma J Kemper will compete at the first state accordion festival in Des Moines this Sunday. About 400 musicians representing Cedar Rapids Mason City and Des Moines expected. Band members include Lana Bathan Charles Herrig Janice Pottebaum Nancy Pottebaum Gordon Probst JoAnn Hansen Janice Steichen Karen Steichen Lois Frederes Rita Frederes Marilyn Kanz and Theresa Mary Klein from Alton. Geraldine Klein Patty Jungers Marjorie Klein from Hospers. Cheryl Van Heuvelen Sheldon Gary Fiedler Le Mars and Gary Green Boyden also listed.
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