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Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post

Location

Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

6

Mrs Sylvester Sitz of Kingsley dies after illness

Mrs Sylvester Sitz of Kingsley died Tuesday at her home after a lingering illness. She was 27. She married Sylvester Sitzmann on November 10, 1936 in Algona Iowa. She attended St. Is Academy in Cherokee and taught school four years before marriage. She was a member and treasurer of the Altar Society. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at St Joseph's Lincoln Township with Rev B Kocher officiating. Burial at Neptune Cemetery, under Wiltgen's direction. She leaves husband, a child, her parents Mr and Mrs John Erpeldin of Algona, four brothers and sisters. She was born August 27 in Algona Iowa.

Joseph’s Lincoln B.' Kocher Sylvester Sitz Kingsley Neptune Wiltgen Irs John Erpeldin3 Iowa

Wakonda Wedding: Miss Lucy Young Weds Timothy Buckley

Miss Lucy Young became the bride of Timothy Buckley in Wakonda South Dakota on June 20 at St Patrick's Catholic Church. The ceremony featured a chiffon gown bouquet roses and a four tier cake with pink and blue decorations. The couple, from LeMars and areas nearby, left for a trip to Okoboji then planned to reside on a LeMars area farm.

Young Timothy Buckley St. Patrick's Catholic Wakonda S. D Lucy Young Timothy Buckl le Mars William Buckley Brennan Harold Se Brennan Joseph Ha LeMars Allen Wakond Wakonda School James Buckley Ice Okoboji Eee

St Clair Visits Store in LeMars on Business Trip

M St Clair of Fergus Falls was in LeMars yesterday and today on a business visit to Kovaleski and the St Clair leski store.

M. St. Clair Fergus Fails LeMars Kovaleski St. Clair Leski

Mrs Henry Schorg of Remsen Dies After Operation

Mrs Henry Schorg a prominent Remsen woman died Wednesday after an operation at a Sioux City hospital She was 61 funeral services set for Saturday 1:30 pm at the home and 2 pm at the Lutheran church Remsen Rev Noack officiating She is survived by her husband eight children including Mrs Wm Asmussen of Le Mars Mrs Ted Ducker of Ft Dodge Mrs C B Crause of Storm Lake Mrs Maybelle Pietz of Marcus and Leonard and Weldon of Remsen plus her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Doss and a brother John of Remsen She was beloved by a large circle of friends.

Henry Schorg Remsen L S Sioux City Noack Wm. Asmussen Arley Emory Schorg le Mars Ted Ducker Ft. Dodge C. B. Crause Storm Lake Maybelle i Pietz Marcus Leonard Weldon Carl Doss John

Last Rites Held Tuesday at Remsen for Joseph Fiddler

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at St. Marys Catholic Church in Remsen for 49 year old Joseph Fiddler who died Friday at the Fargo Veterans Hospital from a chronic heart ailment. A World War veteran he received military honors at the graveside. He is survived by his widow two sisters and three brothers.

Remsen St. Mary's Catholic Church Joseph P. Fiddler Veterans Hospital Fargo N. D Fiddler

Minnie von Hagel Injured In Saturday Mishap

Special correspondent reports Minnie von Hagel suffered a fractured skull and vertebrae in a Saturday accident and was taken to Sacred Heart hospital. Relatives note her condition improving and local residents visit and celebrate birthdays, while others attend the German Mutual Insurance picnic in LeMars. John Siebels of Wentworth died after a car collision with a train near Wentworth. Funeral services followed in Wentworth and Ireton.

Minnie von Hagel Sacred Heart Hospital Fred Plueger Louise Plueger Cherokee Hospital Miss Plueger John Hartman Raymond Charley © Plueger Frank Freiberg J.D. Hauschild John Rhifs Grant German Mutual Insurance New Deal LeMars Wednesay Henry Siebels Sioux City John Siebels Wentworth S. D J. D. Hauschild George Borchers Fred Rensick Ireton

Red Cross War Relief Drive Doubles County Quota

Plymouth county officials press for doubling the War Relief Fund quota as conditions worsen in refugee areas. County chapter chair Mes P Kelley notes the plan was followed and Merrill exceeds its quota of 1680 with many named local contributors. Liberty township reports 9.60 raised with several one dollar gifts and additional small donations from residents.

Plymouth County Red Cross War Relief Fund Asire Mes P. Kelley Milwaukee Wis J. Zensen Jim Stewart C. C. Hauff L. EB. Stribley John Rush C. B. Ramsden F. H. Greteman J. J. Schindel Adolph Peters Wilkinson Grace Klaas R. J. Carlson Martin Eberle Augusta Ruedy Jens Peterson I. W. Machamer Julie Machammer Frank Kehrberg Frank Lilly Wm. Detterman Dave Tooker Henry Kling J. B. Nelson Meta Manz Frank Todd Magic Hammond M. O. Nelson Urban Berner Liberty Township Raymond Blades Nelson Brown Ray Richardson

Aged resident Caroline Koopman dies at 80 in Le Mars

Mrs. Caroline Koopman of 257th Ave SE died at home Wednesday at age 80 years four months and fourteen days. Funeral at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Rt Rev Msgr Fisch and priests from New Vienna and Le Mars. Surviving are three sons, three daughters, 17 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and brothers in Germany.

Caroline Koopman 257Th Ave S. E St. Joseph's Catholic Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery Wittgen E.J. Becker New Vienna Leo Harpenau le Mars Henry Weimer Becker Harpenau Koopman Nick Blatt Joe Walz Bert Kemp A. H. Stoeber Frank Nuebel Frank Stoffel Caroline Harpenau Amelia Henry Bortscheller Olive Frank Harpenau LeMars Germany Mary Imelda

Cary Collins Hurt In Fall From Car

Two year old Cary Collins son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Collins suffered a broken left arm and a fractured elbow last Sunday when he fell from a car while playing He likely struck his arm on the running board The child is recovering at Sacred Heart hospital.

Cary Collins Wayne Collins Sacred Heart Hospital

Why Woodring Was Fired

Washington.4 re porter Ray Tucker notes Harry Woodring's resignation letter could trigger a national scandal if published. Woodring says the White House hid details about aid to allies, calls for legal congressional action, and criticizes Morgenthau for arming the enemy while preserving the staff. He refuses pressure and signals support from the war staff.

Woodring Ray Tucker Washington Sioux City Harry Woodring White House Roosevelt Henry Morgenthau Morgenthau

Crosby stars in If I Had My Way at the Royal

Bing Crosby headlines the picture If I Had My Way at the Royal theater this Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The crooner known for his many fans leads the cast in the period show.

Bing Crosby Royal Theater

Ford Planes for Defense and the Politics of Policy

Washington recounts Henry Ford offering to build 1 000 plus aircraft daily for U S defense only not for foreign wars. The offer was rejected by the administration amid debates over America first stances and policymaker priorities.

Ford United States Henry Ford

Gasoline Blaze Injures Craig Man Repairing Car

Laurence Van Wyhe of Craig suffered second degree burns when gasoline ignited while he was repairing a car. He is now much improved. The item notes several local visits, hospital recoveries, a wedding anniversary dance, and community meetings in Craig and surrounding areas.

Laurence van Wyhe Craig Mildred Ludwigs Vivian S. D George Fara George Johnson Fred Popken Crain H. G. Hilers Ray Smith LeMars J. B. Peebles Aug Ludwig Alcester A. E. Anderson Alvord W. E. Morey Lido Peduzzi Sioux City Ulrich Gerdes Ashland Neb John Groenges H. G. Eilers Hiert Ludwigs Carl R. Johnson Truckers Court House

Fender Case Settled Out of Court

The suit by J. A. Hoffman Jr. against LeRoy Crowley and the American Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. over $10 in damage to Hoffman's fender was settled out of court on Tuesday before Justice J. G. Koenig and a jury would have heard the case in district court at the courthouse.

J. A. Hoffman, Jr LeRoy Crowley American Farmers Mutual Insurance Co J. G. Koenig Court House

Under Doctor s Care in Local Hospitals

Mary Gaffey of Struble remains an accident patient while Mrs. Watson Reeves at Sacred Heart hospital is reported satisfactory after a fall. Several residents from Le Mars Doon Maurice and Remsen are listed as medical surgical or recovering after procedures and accidents with multiple births noted at Sacred Heart.

Mary Gaffey Struble Watson Reeves Sacred Heart Hospital E. F. Carey le Mars Robert Culley Anna Jacobsma Doon George Carter Ireton Cary Collins Peter Ver Mulm Maurice Lloyd Prince Sioux City Joseph Kunkel Hans Borm Remsen Bernice de Jager Patsy Collins Eileen Mary Ann Dreckman James Ludwig Paul Healy Gladys McConnell Marcus Heart Orville Cooper Russell Knapp LeMars Wayne Penning

Bible Conference to Hear Outstanding Chinese Lecturer

Cedar Falls Iowa hosts the nineteenth annual Interdenominational Bible Conference at Riverview park from July 28 to August 4. Dr T Z Koo of Shanzhai China headlines with five addresses. other speakers include Dr Arthur A Hewitt Dr Sverre Norborg and Dr Earle V Pierce. The verse speaking choir of the Cedar Falls Woman's club features prominently. The event draws pastors and laypeople nationwide and has no registration fee. A marriage license was issued to William Hughes and Viola Wink of Moville.

Cedar Falls T. Z. Koo Shanzhai China Riverview Park Arthur A. Hewitt Northfield Sverre Norborg Minneapolis Minn Earle V. Pierce Northern Baptist Convention George L. Robinson Chicago Ill Iowa United States

LeMars Bang-up Sales Days Mark Big Chamber Event

The Globe Post announces LeMars Bang-up Sales Days with Tuesday and Wednesday advertising from leading local firms. Merchandize will be offered at greatly reduced prices for Tuesday and Wednesday, while readers are urged to scan today's ads for savings ahead of Friday and Saturday shopping.

Globe Post LeMars Chamber of Commerce

Will Search Out T B Cases

Plymouth county undertakes intensive annual tuberculin survey to uncover unsuspected TB cases. Dr. R J Fisch and Dr. Charles K McCarthy announce collaboration with Plymouth County Medical Society, State Health Department, and Iowa Tuberculosis Association, funded by Christmas Seal sales and state funds.

Plymouth County R. J. Fisch Plymouth County Medical Society Charles K. McCarthy State Department of Health Iowa Tuberculosis Association

Red Cross First Aid Class Honors Certificates

Members of the Red Cross first aid class at New Deal park received their certificates after a class and picnic in honor of instructor Robert De Voor of Sac City. Awardees include Marie Baack Lawrence Baack Mrs C M Langendorfer John Starzl Vincent Pavlik Robert Grahlmann James Steele Don W Arnold H Henderson Marie Harter and Ethel Koelzer. Mr and Mrs Albert Mayrose and daughter Esther of Remsen were Le Mars callers on business.

Red Cross New Deal Park Robert de Voor Sac City Marie Baack Lawrence Baack C. M. Langendorfer John Starzl Vincent Pavlik Robert Grahlmann James Steele Don W., Arnold H. Henderson Marie Hartter Ethel Koelzer

Red Heart Day Tag Drive Set by Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America gain city permission to hold Red Heart Day in LeMars on Saturday June 29. Local girls will sell tags under Maude Higley with headquarters at the Iowa Public Service office to aid destitute mothers and children. Sponsors include Mayor Will Lemke and several religious leaders. Awards for top sellers include cash and merchandise from local businesses and a theater pass for helpers.

Volunteers of America Hf&s LeMars The Hand Ballington Booth Maude Higley Iowa Public Service Office Will Lemke L. L. Belk A. Jones Eleanor Muller G. O. Thompson Christine Petersen Pill’s Dept Ender & Sampson Willging’s J. C. Penney Co Hollywood Dress Shop Elster Ink Booth United States the Volunteers of America Homes For Children

Representative Fish Seeks Repeal of Neutrality Law

A Clear Path Washington representative Fish announced plans to repeal laws that bar U.S. citizens from serving in foreign armies under loss of citizenship. He argued it would allow figures like President Conant Harvard, Walter Lippmann, and other internationalists to enlist in the French Foreign Legion to advocate foreign involvement without American involvement.

Washington, D. C Fish Rep N. Y United States President Conant Harvard University Walter Lippmann French Foreign Legion

Four Year Old Boy Injured by Mowing Machine

Peter Van Mulum of Maurice, age 4, was seriously hurt on his father's farm when struck by a mowing machine while clearing weeds. His left leg was cut to the bone above the ankle and minor cuts on the right leg. He is in hospital in satisfactory condition.

Peter van Mulum Maurice Mr. van Mulum Sacred Heart Hospital

Divorce Petition Filed in Cherookee Court

In district court Judge R G Rodman of Cherookee set a summer term for July 3. Evad Sylvester filed for divorce against Harvey Sylvester and records were withdrawn in the action. The couple resides in the western part of the county and the case will proceed at the next term. The court approved the final report of the receiver in the First Trust Joint Stock land bank vs John Arenes case.

R. G. Rodman Evad Sylvester Harvey Sylvester First Trust Joint Stock Land Bank John Arenes

Townsend Club Delegates Move Toward National Convention

Mrs. F. F. Nicolls will depart Saturday for St. Louis Missouri to attend the national Townsend movement convention which runs through July 4 She will be accompanied by her sister Mrs Anna Cockrell of Newkirk Oklahoma who has been visiting LeMars Le Mars club designates Mrs Nicolls as official delegate.

F. F. Nicolls St. Louis Anna Cockrell Newkirk Oklahoma LeMars Nicolls LeMars Club

Local Mishap and Community News From Maurice Iowa

Maurice residents report a serious facial burn from boiling lye water in a car radiator with treatment at DeBey hospital Orange City. A Maurice area wedding of Miss Jeanette McCrory and Richard Hammans is announced with plans for a home in Carson after a Ozarks trip. Mourning continues for Howard Smith son of Mrs Peter Smith, buried at Maurice cemetery after two weeks of illness.

Peter van Maaschem Maurice DeBey Hospital Orange City Jeanette McCrory Marie McCrory Ireton Richard Hammans Carson Howard First Reformed Church John Roggen Wm. DeJager Elnora Oramze City Mildred de Jager Ed de Jager Vernon Schoep Tennis Maassen Elaine John Maassen Sheldon Sheldon Park Wm. de Jager Bertha Sinkey Clarence Peters

City to Decide Beer and Cigarette Licenses Tonight

The city council meets in special session to renew or revoke beer and cigarette licenses. All permits expire this month and the next regular meeting is not until July 2.

New Bridge Over Floyd River Near Merrill Opens This Week

Work on the 210 foot long bridge east of Merrill is finished and traffic will commence this week. The structure sits 5 feet higher than the old bridge and is counted as floodproof with approaches raised about 5 feet to avoid future inundation.

Peee Floyd River Merrill

NYA Instruction Sessions Planned Across 15 Iowa Colleges

NYA officials will conduct summer sessions at 15 Iowa colleges including Western Union Le Mars to train high school staff in administering NYA programs. The schedule calls for a two hour in school period at each college from June 24 to July 25, excluding the first week of July.

National Youth Administration Iowa Western Union le Mars NYA Callis

Board Inspects 71 Patients At State Hospital

The board of supervisors members J. R. Graham J. S. Twogood Irving Schulte Dick Bohlken and Henry Grimjes with Deputy Auditor Mearl Pecken paugh toured the state hospital at Cherokee today. The county reports 71 patients being cared for at the institution.

J. R. Graham J. S. Twogood Irving Schulte Dick Bohlken Henry Grimjes Board of Supervisors Mearl Peckenpaugh Cherokee

North Lake stocked with 4000 bullheads at New Deal Park

The Town state fish and game commission stocked the north lake of New Deal Park with 4,000 bullheads Tuesday morning. The fish ranged from tiny to large and anglers report good fishing at LeMars great lakes.

North Lake New Deal Park Town State Fish and Game Commission LeMars Great Lakes

Conventions Open At 10 A. M Not 11 A. M

Dr. R J Joynt the county chairman announced that county Democratic and Republican conventions will begin at 10 o clock at the court house this Saturday instead of 11. He said the legal opening hour was moved earlier by the legislature, potentially avoiding a moon recess and allowing business to finish before noon. The central committee may meet after lunch depending on member wishes.

R. J. Joynt Globe Post Court House

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Sylvester Sitzmann Wakonda, S. D Min von Hagel Grant Township Mouth County S. Fred Hammond Merrill Branch Nelson Merrill Cannons BE. Frels W. EB. Dennler Marc ' Tooker Mabel Tooker Ila June Twin C. A. Schafer Geo Joy Cary Collins Olla Podrida Anton J. Sartori Anton Sartori Los Angeles Mr. Sartori Rosemary Owa Lawrence van Wyhe Women’s Relief Corps Ed Braband van Scoy William Hughes Viola Wink Moville T. B Albert Mayrose Esther of America Townsend Club Gocale Maurice Resident O. J. Ditto Akron Elgin Elkhorn Fredonia Kingsley Garfield Hancock Henry Hinton Hungerford Johnson Liberty Ovens Town Marion Meadow Perry Merrill Town Plymouth Portland Preston Sioux Stanton Union Lil Brunsville Westfield NYA Schools State Hospital
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