Wendt Resident of LeMars County Dies After Long Illness
Albert Gwendt a longtime resident of LeMars County died Friday at his home in Washington township after a prolonged illness. He was born in Wisconsin September 47 1868 and settled west of LeMars with pioneer ties. His first wife Anna ngon died within months and he remarried in 1895. Services were held Thursday at Pauls Lutheran Church and burial followed under funeral home direction.
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Wendt
Th County
Christian Wendt
Uth
LeMars's
LeMars
Annangon
Family Reunion at New Deal Park Pleases Attendees
A Sunday gathering at New Deal Park brought 239 attendees for a noon picnic. The Hy Reunion featured visiting and a meal. Gene Ray Jans Struble was noted as the youngest present. Families from Breckenridge and Struble joined Mr. and Mrs. Oltmann, Mr. and Mrs. Herman, and Mrs. G. W. Popken among others.
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New Deal Park
Arge
Gene Ray Janss
H. J. Buchamily
Breckenridge
Miry
County Convention Meetings Moved to 10 O'clock
Delegates to the Democratic and Republican county conventions to be held Saturday, June 29, are notified of a time change. The meetings will be called to order at 10 o'clock sharp instead of 11 as in previous years.
Farmers Warned to Protect Horses From Disease
With 938 counties reporting horse sleeping sickness outbreaks last year authorities warn farmers to shield horses as mosquito season nears. The American Foundation for Animal Health issues the warning citing fresh outbreak risk and urging vigilant care.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
Court News: Bankers Life case set for receiver report hearing
In the action of Bankers Life against Edward Breiholz and others July 3 was fixed for the hearing of the receiver's final report. An order was signed fixing the referee's fees at $100 in the action of William Begg against Lynold Begg and others.
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Bankers Life
Edward Breiholz
William Begg
Lynold Begg
Orioles Place Four Players on All Star Team
The LeMars Orioles boast four players named to the all star game in the tri state semi pro league. The Western all stars will face the Eastern club at Yards park in Sioux City on Thursday night June 27 at 8 30. Bob Burns manages and plays outfield for LeMars and will lead the Western squad.
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LeMars Orioles
Yards Park
Sioux City
Orioles
Bob Burns
LeMars
Roosevelt Linked War Ads Stir Public Debate in Washington
Senator alleges a committee to defend America by aiding the Allies funded by 18 New York bankers met last April. He claims the full page ads urged war against Germany and connected President Roosevelt to the effort in principle. Participants named include J P Morgan partner, Lewis Douglas, and Frank Polk.
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Ington
D. C
Dem
Idaho
America
York
Roosevelt
Committee To
Clark
Hider Meund
Germany
New York
Senate
Frederic R. Coundert
T Hassy
Plymouth County Farm Bureau Receives $3000 Allotment
Plymouth county board of supervisors approved a yearly $3000 allotment for the Plymouth County Farm Bureau with 268 members. The board also sold Lot 16 Block 14 Kingsley to the town for $100, which will be sold back to Roy Arens of Joyce Lumber Co for a house. Weed commissioners were reappointed: Charles Crosston, Harry Schuett, John Bohrke, Roy Ogden. A beer and cigarette license was issued to H W Greenwaldt of Neptune General Store.
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Plymouth County Farm Bureau
Plymouth County Board of Supervisors
Kingsley
Roy Arens
Joyce Lumber Co
Weed
Charles Crosston
Harry Schuett
John Bohrke
Roy Ogden
H. W. Greenwaldt
Neptune
Camera Club Picnic At New Deal Park
The Sioux City camera club holds a picnic at New Deal park this coming Sunday inviting all LeMars camera fans to attend.
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Sioux City
Under Doctor's Care at Sacred Heart Hospital
Kenneth Clary of Rock Valley is a recent surgical patient at Sacred Heart Hospital. Mrs. Henry Gallagher of Le Mars is a medical patient. Mrs. Martin Rosse of Remsen underwent a major operation on Tuesday. Jimmy Stoos of Cleghorn underwent an operation Friday. Minnie Von Hagel of Le Mars is improved after a recent accident. Gordon Rozell of Le Mars is a medical patient. Billy Ahlers of Le Mars is an accident patient this week. Mrs. Jack Wieland of Hawarden was a patient this week with tonsil removal Monday. Mrs. J. C. Tonjes of Ireton had a fractured hip in a fall Monday. Mrs. Margaret Love of Le Mars received a fractured hip in a fall Monday. Mrs. Frank Kestel of Remsen underwent an operation Wednesday. Harold Barnable of Le Mars was operated on Thursday for acute appendicitis. Mrs. George Johnson of Ireton.
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Sacred Heart Hospital
Kenneth Clary
Rock Valley
Henry Gallagher
le Mars
Martin Rosse
Remsers
Jimmy Stoos
Cleghornumsderwent
Minnie von Hagel
LeMars
Gordon Rozell
Billy Ahlers
Jack Wieland
Hawarden
J. C. Tonjes
Ireton
Margaret Love
Frank Kestel
Remsen
Harold Barnable
George Johnson
Sheriff Talks on Car Theft Case With County Officials
Sioux County Sheriff Harry Dykstra and Plymouth County Sheriff Frank Scholer discussed a stolen car case in LeMars after meeting Suspect Lawrence Hagar 27 of Remsen. Hagar drove the reported stolen vehicle from Hospers and was taken to Orange City for larceny charges with a forgery warrant noted for Primghar. Preliminary hearing planned in Orange City.
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Harry Dykstra
Sioux County
Frank Scholer
LeMars
Plymouth County
Dykstra
Lawrence Hagar
Remsen
Hospers
Hagar
Orange City
Primghar
Legion Auxiliary entertains inmates at Cherokee State Hospital
The American Legion auxiliary entertained county inmates at the state hospital in Cherokee Sunday afternoon. Representatives from Merrill Akron Remsen Kingsley and LeMars attended as the program featured dance numbers vocal and instrumental solos piano selections and a short one act play by children. Afterward the auxiliary handed out treats to ex service men and auxiliary members receiving treatment there.
NYA Assignments Anticipated in Plymouth County
The NYA plans additional world project assignments in Plymouth County after July 1. Young men and women aged 18 to 24 may apply through John Haag or Mrs. Anna Moran in the Huckle building, LeMars. Loyal R. Martin will interview applicants at the workshop each Monday.
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Nya
NYA World Projects
Plymouth County
John Haag
Anna Moran
Huckle Building
LeMars
Loyal R. Martin
LeMars Band Program for June 26 Under Ira Vail
LeMars Municipal band presents a Wednesday evening concert directed by Ira F. Vail featuring The Pilgrim Grand March Lake Waust Selection Darktown Strutter s Ball Valse Bleue March White Horses Sunnyland Overture By Heck Henry Cleopatra Bag of Bones Dear Old South My Reverie Parade of the Legionaires Shades of Night Washington Post March Soupa Star Spangled Banner as the program blends marches overtures waltzes and popular songs with selections by Hayes Margis Brooks and Franklin.
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LeMars Municipal Band
Ira F. Vail
the Pilgrim
Lake
Waust
Hayes
Brooks
A. Margis
White Horses
Newham
Muster
Heck
Henry
King
Mills
Art
Clinton
The Picture Becomes Clearer About Roosevelt War Moves
The piece argues Roosevelt aims to pull the U S into World War II with Britain. It claims Stimson and Knox form a war cabinet and accuses Roosevelt of eroding neutrality, aiding allies, and seeking broad powers over American resources.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Britain
Stimson
Knox
Rules for NYA job eligibility and employment terms
Local NYA supervisor Anna Moran relays uniform nationwide rules from Loyal S. Martin on NYA project eligibility. Prohibits under 18 or 25 and older with health risks. requires U.S. citizenship affidavit. bans aliens even with intent. outlines conditions for refusing private offers and ongoing NYA eligibility.
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Anna Moran
Loyal S. Martin
N.Y. A
N.Y.A
United States
Four Dutch Sisters Reunite After Three Years
Four sisters from the Wy nia family, Agathe Brown 74 Lou Polsma 69 Grace Duus 85 and Frank Teeters 76, gathered in Springfield and LeMars totaling 300 years. The siblings, once part of a 12 child Dutch family, trace roots to Pella and a 1869 Netherlands origin.
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Grace Duus
LeMars
Springfield, &. C
Agathe Brown
Columbus
Montana
Lou Polsma
Springfield
S. D
Frank Teeters
Duus
Brown
Northwest Iowa Tragedy Baffles Birds in 1938 Longspur Deaths
In January 1938 thousands of Lapland Longspurs perished across northwest Iowa amid a winter storm. L C Billmyer saved five birds, later donated them to Morningside College for study, and a Wilson Ornithological Society bulletin details the event across Sioux Plymouth Cherokee O'Brien Buena Vista Woodbury counties.
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Lapland
Iowa
LeMars
L. Cc. Billmyer
Billmyer
Morningsice College
Sioux City
Morningside College
T. C. Stephens
Collge
Wilson Ornithological Clan
Iowa Academy of Science
Sioux
Plymouth
Cherokee
O'Brien
Mr. Billmyer
County party conventions set for Saturday at courthouse
Democratic and Republican county conventions meet Saturday at 11 a m at the courthouse. The forenoon is for organization, with real business after the noon recess. Delegates chosen in the primary will elect a county chairman and chairwoman and handle other duties. Delegates also select representatives to state and judicial conventions.
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Court House
de Jepates
Burglars Take Small Loot From Le Mars Library
Burglars broke into the Le Mars city library between Saturday night and Sunday, shattered a basement window and forced the upstairs fine drawer lock. They stole $3.50 in change and a checkup by acting librarian Miss Eleanor Muller found the loss. The break likely occurred during a wind storm as a rock was tossed through a screen and window.
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City Library
le Mars
Eleanor Muller
G. A. Hansen
Truckers Meet to Align with Iowa Commission Order
A large delegation of Plymouth county truck operators met at the courthouse on Friday to discuss business problems and plan compliance with an Iowa Commerce Commission order effective July 31. Frank Burns of Northwest Truckers explained steps needed to meet new requirements, noting they may not raise rates but require uniform adjustments.
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Plymouth County
Court House
Iowa Commerce Commission
Frank Burns
Northwest Truckers, Inc
Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley and Northern Great Plains
The United States Weather Bureau forecasts little precipitation for the week of June 24 to 29. Temperatures are expected to average normal or slightly below across the upper Mississippi Valley and northern Great Plains.
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United States Weather. Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Great Plains
Hawarden Girl Attacked. Police Hold Seven, Seek Suspect
Ive Peters, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peters, was seized and dragged toward an old gravel pit near the Milwaukee track Sunday afternoon. She escaped, described the assailant as dark with a heavy black mustache. seven men were jailed, a ninth man fled on a northbound train, Canton officials detained a suspect, but Peters could not identify any of the men.
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Hawarden
Ive Peters
Chas. Peters
Lowell Goodrich
Milwaukee Track
North Western Tracks
Oehlerking
Lynot
Lynott
Joe Bryson
Milwaukee
City
Canton
Peters
City Hall
Marshal Bryson
Elks Send Free Tickets for Ak-Sar-Ben Races
LeMars Elks club receives complimentary guest tickets for Ak-Sar-Ben races in Omaha on Wednesday June 26 to honor Elks club day observed that day with all lodges notified.
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LeMars Elks Club
Omaha
Elks Club
Primary vote shows increase in Iowa race strength
Des Moines Iowa analysts report a rise in GOP Governor race votes by 193039 compared with 1938, seen by Republicans as renewed strength. Democrats counter that their total was only 17855 less than 1938, noting votes shifted away from their side amid the primary results.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Liquor sales rise in May across Iowa towns
Statewide liquor sales increased in May compared with April, though several towns fell short of the prior month. Figures show the May totals for LeMars Sheldon Hawarden Cherokee Rock Rapids Spirit Lake Sibley Alton Marcus Remsen Rock Valley Akron and others with Spirit Lake and Remsen posting notable gains while Akron dropped sharply.
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Iowa
LeMars
Sheldon
Hawarden
Akron
Pavlik Elected County Legion Commander in Surprise Vote
George Pavlik was elected county commander of the American Legion at a Renson meeting Thursday night. He did not know he was a candidate until his name was called and was chosen by acclamation. Ralph Brehm of Hinton was elected vice commander. Pavlik appointed Clyde Marshall to be county adjutant.
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George Pavlik
American Legion
Remsen
Ralph Brehm
Hinton
Judicial District Meeting Sets Republican Nominees
The 21st Iowa Judicial District GOP convenes at LeMars Country Club on July 27 at 2 p.m. to nominate a district court judge to succeed Judge O. S. Thomas for a four year term and fill vacancies. Delegate representation from Cherokee Lyon O'Brien Osceola Plymouth and Sioux counties was fixed. The district central committee met in Orange City and lists members Don Hankens, I. R. Meltzer, Warren White, D. Mantzheimer, Clarence Roseberry, and D. Wiersma.
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O. S. Thomas
Rock Rapids
21St Judicial District
Iowa
LeMars
Thomas
Cherokee
Lyon
O'Brien
Osceola
Plymouth
Sioux
District Judicial Central Committee
Orange City
Don R. Hankens
I. R. Meltzer
Warren H. White
D. H. Mantzheimer
Clarence D. Roseberry
D. Wiersma
Fender Crash Case May Be Tried In District Court
LeMars attorney J A Hoffman Jr filed suit against L E Crowley and the American Farmers Mutual Insurance Co for a smashed fender worth about 10 dollars and costs. Case in Justice J G Koenig's court may go to the courthouse with a two person jury. Sensational testimony is promised by those in the know. The petition states the incident occurred when the defendant backed from a garage into an alley near the Crowley home without signaling.
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Fender
J. A. Hoffman, Jr. LeMars
L. E. Crowley
American Farmer's Mutual Insurance Co
J. G. Koenig
Court House
Crowley
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