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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
4
A morning meeting at the Remsen farm hosted by Mrs. Ermin Wiederholt rallied twenty workers to cultivate acres of corn. Attendees included Ed Ritz, E O Paulin, Schroeder, Ray Schroeder, Jess Ernst, Francis Baul Sheehan, Roy Wright, Ben Getty, Wilfred Worth, Leo Tank Langel, Emmett Goudie, George Kermit Fulton, Pagchel Edward Langel and Art.
Dr Walter H Traut, pastor of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church at Omaha, spoke to the Rotary Club at the Country Club on Tuesday evening. His topic As Youth Goes so Goes the Nation discussed youth age relations and received a favorable audience response.
Miss Regina M Hennigs daughter of H W Hennigs and Dr F William Knoop son of Dr and Mrs F W Knoop were married in a double ring ceremony at St John’s Lutheran church Wednesday evening Rev L L Belk officiated Ushers were Rudy Adler Merle Nessius Stanley Rohlfsen and Harry Stief Bridesmaid was Blanche Siple and groomsman Armin Hennigs Relatives sang Hold Thou My Hand and Jesus Savior Pilot Me The couple will live in LeMars where the groom will practice with his father A reception for 125 followed the ceremony. parents observed their forty fifth anniversary today.
The Plymouth county A A A approves a ruling on soybeans due to oil demand for defense. All soybeans cut for grain are nondepleting except when soil conserving crops or small grains seeded to resumes are plowed to extend bean acreage on the farm.
Henry Suitor, 19, dies after a collision on N18 near Rock Valley. His infant daughter is killed instantly as a stock truck from Orange City and a car carrying seven passengers collide at a hill crest. The mother loses a battle for blood transfusion at Sacred Heart hospital. State officials investigated the wreck.
LeMars city council on Tuesday night approved beer and cigarette licenses effective July 4 for one year. Cigarette permits cost 75 and beer permits 200 each, with special rates for Elks and Eagles clubs at 100. Names listed include Watry Rogers Harms Myers Cunning ham Koenig and many others associated with local businesses clubs and residents.
Sioux City city council at a special meeting refused to grant a license for the Cole Bros circus to perform July 4 1941. Riverview Amusement and Shore Acres operators argued that an out-of-town act would hurt profits. Mayor Loepp suggested a denial, and the council voted unanimously against licensing any out-of-town attraction for July 4.
A farewell party was held Wednesday night before Alvin Grosenheider leaves for the army Friday. Guests arrived with well filled baskets and the event included a testament presentation and a midnight luncheon. The guest list covers numerous local families and relatives. Mrs. Algie Powell of Los Angeles arrived Monday for a month visit with her parents in this city.
The Ninth district junior Legion baseball tournament will be held in LeMars with ten teams from across the district. A junior league association formed at Cherokee includes Dr. H. W. Loucks as treasurer and T. L. Curley as secretary. Games run Sunday through Tuesday with semi finals and finals scheduled, featuring matchups such as Clay vs Sac and Cherokee vs Plymouth.
Frank Krogman of Remsen will open a night club and dance hall at the Whiteway after extensive improvements. He aims for a July 1 opening date.
Volunteers of America gain city approval to hold a Red Heart Day tag sale Saturday with local girls selling tags under Miss Helen Remer in Iowa Public Service offices. Heads of support include Mayor Geo R. Steele and several clergy, with funds aiding destitute mothers and children in the state.
Kingsley defeated LeMars in the county junior Legion finals to earn a district berth at the local ball park next week. March pitched well for LeMars. Beggs relieved in the third frame, allowing two hits and two runs over four innings. LeMars, missing the Robinette brothers, fought late but Kingsley led in the first three innings. LeMars has July games scheduled as preliminaries to LeMars Orioles matchups.
Mrs. George Mieras, recently treated at Methodist hospital Sioux City, returned home to Maurice Sunday for further care. Friends of LeMars resident Mrs. A. E. Null suffered boiling water injuries in an accident while canning. Ronnie Nairn recovering from ruptured appendix, soon to go home to Union township. Dick Paulin operated on for appendicitis at Methodist hospital last Friday and is progressing. Ray Thoma injured his right foot in a stair fall. George Pavlik, 12, fractured left elbow in a bicycle incident near a ditch. doctor expects two months before use of the arm. Carlton Harker and Billy Haas rode together when incident occurred.
Maurice Indiana reports the death of Ralph E Mieras 55 from Annville Kentucky while working as a mechanic under a car hoisted by chains a chain broke dropping the car crushing his head and body He was a rural mail carrier before retirement and is survived by his wife Mabel daughters Kathleen Barbara Mona Billie and seven siblings Burial will be in Annville Kentucky The community offers sympathy to the bereaved
Ellsworth Iowa wedding of Miss Faithe Evelyn Danielson and Leslie J. Thorp held Saturday evening with about 200 guests. The bride wore blush tea rose satin with queen Elizabeth collar and cross necklace. Attendants included Arlene Danielson as maid of honor and bridesmaids from Michigan and Indiana. Ringbearer Jimmy French and flower girl Carmen Henry participated. ceremony performed by Rev. Carl J. Naglestad.
The second registration day for the election service draft is scheduled for Tuesday July 1. Men who reach 21 since October 16 1940 and those turning 21 by July must register. Registration will occur in four towns Akron Kingsley Remsen and LeMars from 7 am to 9 pm.
Ventura county rancher Thomas W Tillery urges President Roosevelt to withhold latest weapons from foreign powers after the sinking of submarine O-9 killed 33 men. He argues American troops should be shielded from obsolete craft and asks for transfer of his sons to safer positions if war comes.
Mrs. Julia Bates of Sioux City was injured when her car overturned near Maurice while attempting to pass a truck. She suffered a fractured spine and was taken to Sacred Heart hospital. her daughter and granddaughter, riding with her, had minor bruises and were released.
The United Service Organizations, a coalition including the YMCA and Salvation Army, will build recreational centers at soldiers camps and provide welfare and educational services. Plymouth County aims for 420 dollars via voluntary subscriptions, with donations accepted at Bowers clothing store, the Chamber of Commerce secretary, or the postmaster. County officers E F Kieffer chairing, H Groetken secretary, F C Hentges treasurer, and donations urged immediately.
An incident at a Tuesday Junior Legion game in Kansas involved Beggs, a left handed pitcher for the local team, who was approached by a man from the Ban Johnson organization. He was told Beggs would receive a summer try-out contract, suggesting scouts are seeking talent in junior Legion fields for future seasons.
Sheriff Frank Scholer arranges a one day drivers license renewal service in Le Mars. A license office will operate at city hall with four clerks, accepting applications from 1 to 9 pm for people in town on business.
Edna Milton of LeMars charges her husband Raymond Milton with a felony conviction since their 1939 marriage. He is said to be serving time in the state penitentiary at Sioux Falls. They wed August 11 1939 in Dakota City Nebraska and separated October 1 1940.
Sheriff Frank Scholer and deputies will renew drivers licenses at multiple locations on specific dates. June 28 at LeMars police station 1 to 9 p.m. June 30 at Ideker oil station Lincoln township 6 to 9 p.m. June 30 at Ball oil station James 6 to 9 p.m. July 1 at Duffie oil station No 12 6 to 9 p.m. July 2 at Merrill 6 to 9 p.m. July 2 at Hinton 6 to 9 p.m.
A volunteer committee secured property owner consent for a carnival on Plymouth Street between the Union Hotel and railroad tracks east of the Plymouth Co op store. Free paving dance space will be between Mets Grocery and United Wholesalers with the orchestra on the same platform. Citizens are invited to inspect the events.
City leaders urged the Iowa highway commission to reroute Highway 5 one block west of its present path. The commission refused, citing costs and state defense funding limits. The Koetz sisters avoid property sacrifice as the curve is made smaller to reduce hazards. bids on the project are due Tuesday.
Harvey Tooker 16, son of farmers near Adaville, drowned in a county gravel pit about 3 p.m. after a 4 H club outing. Rex Knapp and peers tried to help as Swanberg and Tooker slipped from a raft 15 feet from shore. Tooker could not be revived despite artificial respiration. Body recovered at 6:30 p.m.. burial arranged at Wiltgen's funeral home in LeMars.
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