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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1957
Page
4
A fragment discusses a case where value is set for condemned land around 750 to 800 dollars. It mentions Marv G. Rodman issuing a junction and Sheriff’s condemnation action. The text cites appeals, rights, and potential ownership loss with references to Stellingwerf and El Maier.
At the college graduation 988 students received diplomas. Degrees conferred include Doctor of Philosophy Master of Arts Doctor of Medicine Bachelor of Science and other certificates. Speakers included Dr Maucker and faculty announced multiple fields of study and credential awards.
Dr. Philip Hanan, the new instructor at Central High School, will teach private music lessons at Parkinson School of Music starting the week of June 24. Lessons welcome current instrument players and beginners and aim to reach many Central students before fall opening. appointments by calling 754 or visiting Parkinson's.
A Friday night storm brought heavy rain and hail SE of Remsen in Henry township with some farms such as Methop Steffen Gettner and Sanow reported to suffer losses. Le Mars saw rain all night. Kingsley recorded over four inches of rain with light hail. Temperatures fell below 50 degrees by Saturday night and Sunday morning.
The United States Weather Bureau stated confidently that a new wet weather cycle has started, noting a wind pattern shift. They offer no credit to rain makers who burned silver iodide in coke ovens, though promoters of the campaign insist their efforts caused a fundamental change in the weather.
The Big Sioux River crested at Akron Friday morning reaching 19.78 feet, beating the 1951 high by 0.09 feet. The river then moved toward Sioux City where Missouri River at 2.9 feet offered cautious relief. Akron escaped damage with the town on higher ground.
Charlene O'Meara and Thomas Boyle wed at 7:00 p.m. Friday June 14 1957 with Justice D C Lenihan presiding in Le Mars Attendants were Mr and Mrs William Noble The bride worked at Club Debonair and the groom son of Mrs Patrick Boyle recently discharged from the navy The couple will reside in Inglewood California
Miss Karen Ruba daughter of Mrs Maxine Ruba of Kingsley married Duane Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Emil Meyer in a June ceremony at St Michael Catholic Church Rectory. Fr George Schumacher officiated with a reception for 125 at St Michaels parish hall. The couple will live in Ida Grove where the groom works.
Le Mars experiences slow business while advertisers arrange pre printed or canned Globe-Post editions printed in advance on Friday and Saturday this week. News features and weddings may be pre printed with dates as if published on regular days to provide timely details and better service.
The report details the marriage of Miss Maxine Opperud to George Dunphy, with Gerald Amunsen acting as best man and Mrs. David Lind as Bridesmaid. The couple, formerly of Coppock, plan to reside in Le Mars after a wedding trip. The event took place in Le Mars, Iowa, in 1957.
Funeral services for Herbert J. Kehrberg 68 who died Sunday at his Le Mars home after six months illness will be Wednesday at the First Methodist church in Le Mars with Rev. Robert V. Gildner officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery Merrill under Mayer funeral home. He was born August 4 1888 on a Merrill area farm and lived there 63 years before retiring in 1951. Survivors include his widow four sons and ten grandchildren with siblings in Merrill Le Mars and Seattle.
Posters urge participating shops to display special value offers in their windows. The initiative targets thrifty shoppers by signaling easy recognition of deals at involved retailers.
Enock Swanson, a petroleum-tycoon, says a Globe Post report about a gasoline explosion on a power lawn mower was nearly correct. He explains the spark plug was disconnected and in his pocket when the spark ignited the magneto causing the blast. Swanson, a former prize fighter, bears burn scars but can see. He recounts a 100 year old backfire incident where his oil soaked overalls caught fire and he leapt into a snowbank twice to extinguish the flames and save the truck.
The article traces the phrase who giveth this woman to this man through history from arranged marriages to dowries. It notes that early English custom required the father to be paid in full for his daughter before a wedding could proceed and contrasts this with modern views where money is not the sole factor.
Elmer Athens of Le Mars long time Standard Oil dealer receives a special plaque recognizing twenty years in business and community service. He is among 2,500 dealers with 15 plus years in the Midwest network and appears in a Iowa advertising feature with local officials. Mrs. Donald Eyres departs for Denver to attend summer library studies at Denver University.
Mrs. Marie Johanna Asmussen of Le Mars died Friday June 21 at Sacred Heart hospital after months of illness. Born September 8 1908 in Grant Township Plymouth County she was married December 23 1930 to Oscar Asmussen. Funeral and burial occurred in Le Mars with Mauer Funeral Home in charge. survivors include husband six children three brothers and three grandchildren.
Plaintiff Celest Pashan seeks divorce from Virgil Pashen plus custody of three children. Requests $35 weekly child support and $10 weekly alimony, house and furniture, writ of attachment. Attorney fees of $150 and court costs. Filed January 25, 1949, Le Mars Iowa. An item in Thursby’s paper misidentified Mrs Al Gengl r’s parents. they are Mr. and Mrs Leo Singer of Remsen, prominent Hawarden area farmers.
The new four lane highway 75 from Le Mars to Sioux City is due to open tomorrow except for a short stretch through Merrill. Improvements include a railroad overpass at Leeds and a new Tour lane bridge at Merrill to reduce accidents and connect the western Merrill crossing. Completion of the bypass will yield a full four lane route between Le Mars and Sioux City, though exact timing was not stated by the district highway engineer. Separate note: attendees at the Baptist Womens House Party in Iowa Falls included Mrs Kinrads and several others.
The article recounts Dr Josph H Kris presenting a $1500 bill for lifesaving work on seven year old Benny Hooper who became stuck in a well hole in Manorville New York. Other doctors questioned the charges as ethics reviewed while some supported the fee as fair, noting Kris spent years preparing for emergencies.
The city injunctive case against Joe Fisch who runs a funeral home in Le Mars remains in pleadings stage. Fisch's lawyers sought a more specific statement and asked that two rival competitors be named by the city. The city amended its petition. new objections followed and a meeting to address them is sought. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Paul Trauffer hosted their granddaughter Miss Carol Gaymen of Des Moines as guests this past week.
Le Mars Municipal Band performs June 26 1957 at Foster Park under Ira F Vail with selections including Gloria H Carey March The Thunderer and Memphis Blues featuring twirling by Marlene Mallette vocal by Bill Bradley and Rogers.
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