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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1949
Page
4
Gordon age 19 and Betty G of Sheldon were in a car that overturned south of James, injuring both and prompting first aid at Le Mars hospital. The vehicle, driven by Gordon, slid on a curve after heavy rain.
Mrs W F Danne returning from Nebr visit with sister Mrs George W W toured the Black Hills. Guests of Mr and Mrs Kemnitz of Pipestone, they traveled via Le Mars and reported heavy snow damage. Farmers like Louis Burleigh spoke of losses and hay shortages after the storm and cattle feed challenges.
A quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson criticizes compulsory taxation to fund propaganda for views one opposes. The excerpt labels such a policy as sinful and tyrannical, reflecting ongoing tension over government influence and free expression.
Evelyn Bartling daughter of H. P. Bartling and Paul W. Schwier son of William Schwier of Sioux City were married at Immanuel Lutheran church Hooper Nebraska Rev E Eckhardt officiated Four branch candelabra and garden flowers decorated the church Maid of honor Shirley Ann Wolf and bridesmaids Lorna Siege and others wore white or yellow marquisette The couple's colors were yellow and green A four tier cake and reception followed Schwier taught in Big Bend North Dakota and Concordia College alumna attended Concordia College in Seward.
Le Mars delegates joined the Eagles convention in Sioux City with a three day schedule including drill teams, a softball game and a band concert. The event featured city tours, a parade with military units and a banquet led by H A Mathews with officers elected for the Iowa aerie. Burlington chosen as 1950 site and Davenport unit won class A ritual competition.
Miss Dorothy Mae Warren becomes the bride of Cletus Rolfes at 8:00 a m in the Cathedral of the Epiphany Sioux City. The ceremony featured Rev Father Walker organist Albert Morgan and a reception at the bride’s home followed by a wedding dance at the Eagles club. The couple will reside on a farm near Le Mars after a Des Moines honeymoon.
The Mats Municipal Band performs Wednesday June 29 1949 at 8 p m in Foster Municipal Park directed by Vail with selections from The Crosley March Bolero Rimico and The Bells of St March among others. Vocal soloist Mrs Jane Varenhorst and finale The Star Spangled Banner close the program.
Geir the EH gitns out, 324 vis posted bond of $1,000 after being held in the Harlem, Iowa jail on charge of rape. The crime was committed in Hawarden, according to authorities. Hughes waived prelim inary hearing and was bound over to the district grand jury meeting in September says the Sioux Center.
A hearty turnout of business men and firefighters cleaned the first two blocks of Main Street north of the water tower. Wet sand slowed progress. a city truck blade and snow shovels removed sand from low spots while the fire hose washed dirt toward the hill. Most workers stayed until about ten. Cleanup to continue tonight if weather allows.
At about 9 45 Sunday morning a cat collided with a car driven by George Kilker in Le Mars at the 2nd avenue and Suh street intersection. Chas Danne and Mrs Chas Panne 74 were hurt with W F Danne 65 suffering broken ribs and shock. Mrs W F Danne had slight bruises and shock.
Miss Benny Yvonne Wick daughter of Mrs. Robert Wick and Richard E. Hammer son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hammer will be married Tuesday. Mrs. Marie McCrory and Mrs. Glenn McCrory hosted the Methodist church circle event.
E T Parker and Richard R Hughes announced the removal of Illinois Central trains No 15 westbound at 1120 p m and No 16 eastbound at 8 am from Le Mars. Loss blamed on rising costs, taxes and 40 hour week contracts. U S Railway Mediation Board cited increased wages. Fort Dodge to Chicago service continues while Fort Dodge to Sioux City traffic dwindles.
Several couples filed for marriage licenses at the clerk of courts office in Le Mars and nearby towns. Entries include Louie McMahan of Le Mars with Stella Ernst of Sioux City and Dean Shaw of Ida Grove with Bonnie Lancaster of Le Mars among others.
Leonard Laux formerly ran a Le Mars furniture store announced plans for a new furniture showroom on the highway south of Renken Motor Co. The 70 foot by long building would front the highway with triple display frontage and a 758 by 140 foot lot. He also plans a Le Mars trade territory credit bureau modeled after Spencer and Sioux City systems. The building should be finished this summer.
The Ben Franklin Store in Orange City has been sold to three men James Korver Arie Bom guards of Le Mars and Dewey Grant of Remsen Korver will operate the store while inventory is taken Grant owns a Remsen variety store The Capitol could not publish full details last week due to pending approval by Buller Bros Chicago Moon plans a rest and time with his daughter in Hartley
Eugene Weathers 79 of 3515 Fifth avenue Sioux City died Thursday night in a local hospital. Born May 8 1870 in Marengo Indiana he moved from Kingsley to Sioux City in 1942 and was a Nazarene church member. He married Lontida Tower. survivors include five sons Rev Robert of Waterloo Rev Co G of Covington Arthur of Sioux City Harold of Des Moines and Marion of Lewisburg two daughters Mrs Gela Pratt Moville and Mrs Pauline Schrooten Fe dora a brother Oliver of Los Angeles and a sister Mrs Essie Bosquet Los Angeles. The body was taken to W Harry Christy funeral home in Morningside.
The forecast lists daily highs and lows for a week with several errors. Mon 20th high 95 low 668 inches of precipitation 0.67. Tue high 85 low 60. Wed high 82 low 64 precipitation 0.19. Thu high 88 low 65. Fri high 86 low 60 precipitation 0.85. Sat high 90 low 8. Sun 26th high 93 low GI precipitation 0.25.
Miss Bonnie Mae Lancaster and Dean Arthur Shaw wed at 2 30 p m in the Seney Methodist church. The service featured yellow and orchid decor with bouquets and satin pews. The couple will reside in Ida Grove after a two week honeymoon. Out of town guests included relatives from Aurona Muscatine Cedar Falls Spencer Harlan Atlantic and Defiance.
Sioux Lines, Inc., sues Greyhound buslines and Walter L. Holstad as administrator of Dwayne Kinney's estate for 13 484. The suit, filed in Woodbury county district court, claims Kinney was at fault in a collision with a leased Greyhound bus near Wren Junction, Iowa. Kinney died when his car skidded on muddy pavement. He was the son in law of A T Peters of Le Mars.
Mr and Mrs Walter W Held of Hinton Ia announce the engagement of their daughter Esther Held to Joe B Legg Jr of Hudson IA Both graduates of Iowa State College Ames No wedding date set Miss Betty Munson of Roene will marry Dean W Hess of Kingsley today. they will live in Kingsley
Mrs. Edith Paulin of Lincoln Nebraska learned by telegram that the remains of her son Pfe Kenneth R Paulin a Fourth Marine killed in action at Corregidor March 30 1942 are en route aboard the army transport John R Towle and scheduled to dock in San Francisco June 14 Final burial will be at Grand Meadow cemetery near Pierson Kansas and Osborn Funeral Home Pierson Kansas is in charge Pfe Kenneth Paulin was the brother of Huel Paulin of Stanton township
Mrs. Sophia Helen Thiel of Le Mars died June 25 1949 after a two year illness at age 58. She was born March 26 1891 in Harvel Illinois and moved to Plymouth county in 1908. Funeral services were set for 1 30 at the home and 2 oclock at St John s American Lutheran Church with Rev L E Reyells officiating. Interment at Grant Township Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by husband Fred two brothers and four sisters, with a prior brother who died in 1914. She belonged to St John s American Lutheran Church.
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Clarence Faust of Sioux City was arrested after a collision on a highway near Le Mars. He reportedly struck Merl Warner’s car causing $1 damage. A blood test was sent to Des Moines for analysis and charges will be filed upon results.
Frank A. Colbert of Luxembourg City Europe spent a week with his cousin Mrs Anna Weber before departing last Thursday. He holds a degree from the Montana School of Mines and will work as a mining engineer for Braden Copper Co in Roncagua Chile. Colbert earned a Civil Engineering degree in 1938 in Switzerland and is pursuing U.S. citizenship. Also, Mr and Mrs Neil De Kok and Mr and Mrs Neil Franks visited the Se Menteer home Friday night.
Lightning struck the Sheldon plant of the Iowa Public Service Co. destroying one of five generators. Estimated damage is 15000 dollars with the unit out of service for three to four weeks. W. O. Luther notes the damaged generator was active at the time of the strike.
Miss Ruth Mauer daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Mauer wed Kart Schultz son of Mr and Mrs J A Schultz in a noon Sunday ceremony at Preston Lutheran church Rev Harry Stief officiated The couple attended by Mr and Mrs Richard Schultz The bride wore a brown and white suit with red and white corsage The matron of honor wore cobalt blue The couple will reside in Le Mars after a Minnesota Lakes honeymoon The bride and groom are graduates of Le Mars High School and Westmar College with military service in the US Army.
John Bindner purchased 80 acres a mile south of Marcus including buildings and the Lone Eagle service station. He will take possession on March 1.
Mr and Mrs Math Boever of Walnut Cove Minnesota attended the Remsen wedding of James Hoever and Jeannette Heidesch. Family members reported a hailstorm after the couple's arrival wiping out crops. The Boevers were guests of Mr and Mrs Mike Beemer.
Polish refugees Mr and Mrs Anton Czupylo and their son Michael arrived in Long Dale California after less than six months on the Fiedler farm. An uncle in California urged their move amid rising unemployment and limited local work. Czupylo, a skilled tailor, faced difficult conditions after leaving New York and the Fiedlers, with wages and support arranged by Ronan Fiedler, including transport, meals, and housing, but the family eventually left under pressure and uncertainty about repaying debts.
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