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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1924
Page
2
Plymouth Printing Co announces subscriptions and carries a fragment noting an individual from LeMars hospital where an arm may need amputation after an incident. The notice includes publishing terms and second class matter information.
A Des Moines debate marks the one year anniversary of the Iowa Good Roads Association. Critics say leaders seek only hard surfacing of trunk roads, proposing an $85,000,000 state bond issue from the motor vehicle fund. They warn farmers’ needs for farm to market and secondary roads are at risk, urging continued gravel extensions and restrained statewide bonding.
A London Times item notes a verdict in Flinn and Wife versus Dr R W Merrick. The jury awarded £440 to the plaintiffs for unskilled treatment after Mrs Flinn sustained a Colles fracture from a riding accident. The defendant denied negligence and won a counterclaim for fees, with judgment for plaintiffs and costs.
Lloyd Kriege, four miles north of Remsen, suffered a severe belt accident while grinding corn with a gasoline engine on Wednesday afternoon. His left arm was badly mangled and may require amputation. The injury occurred as the engine was left running for feeding purposes.
Merrill defeats Marcus on Marcus ground 6 to 1 as Merrill pushes in runs from errors and singles through the early frames. Lotz and Stucker lead Merrill batting with multiple hits while Marcus struggles until the eighth. Merrill to play Remsen next Sunday at Remsen. time of game about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Mrs. A Sartori entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs A J Sartori and son Anton Mr and Mrs F W Lennon of Sioux City and three children Elizabeth Virginia and Charles Mr and Mrs I J Struble of Minneapolis and three children Katherine William and Edward Before her wedding on June 12 Mrs Walter Manning was Miss Lillian Laux daughter of Mr and Mrs John S Laux of Le Mars Mr and Mrs Manning live at 806 Western Avenue Waterloo Ia
A Sioux Center gathering drew representatives from nearby towns to back a state park purchase. M R Stone and Vernon of Hawarden were elected chairman and secretary respectively to form a supporting organization. An option on 75 acres in Buncombe township was sought, with plans for fundraising and county aid ahead of a July Des Moines conservation board meeting. Prices offered ranged from 250 to 209 dollars per acre, with negotiations hinging on land suitability and fair value.
Mrs H J Hawkins a longtime resident of the area died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs M O Simmons after a period of illness. She leaves a husband and two children Merrit Hawkins of the old home place near Maurice and Jessie Simons of the locality.
Ben Riegel and Miss Ethel Stuckenbruck were married in Primghar Iowa on June 21 with witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Philip Walker. Rev Batho officiated the ceremony in O'Brien county as friends from Ireton attended the surprise nuptials.
William Gibbs McAdoo, a Democratic presidential candidate, visited his birth scene in Marietta Georgia. A reception was held at the Marietta Golf Club where locals and fair attendees acclaimed him and pledged support if he secures the nomination.
A marriage of deep interest to Remsen people joined Miss Mathilda Atesch, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Atesch of Remsen, to Joseph Petesch of Hobson Montana. The Holy Name Catholic church in Marcus hosted Rev. Father Coke for the ceremony with Miss Marie Atesch, sister of the bride, as attendant.
Louis Georges and his bride’s ceremony included relatives from Marcus and Hobson, with bouquets of tea roses and sweet peas and a post service breakfast at A G Georges home. Regina Dalhoff and Henry Ortmann wed at St Marys with twin sister Dorothy as attendant, the bride in swan crepe and Spanish lace and a veil adorned with sweet peas.
The ceremony united Miss Christina Dalhoff and Henry Ortmann in Remsen with pearls for a gift from the groom. The bridal party wore pondreau blue crepe, cream roses, and Venetian lace. After mass, home reception, breakfast, and elaborate noon dinner with attendants serving. The couple plan a honeymoon to St Louis and Creve Coeur, Mo, then return to farm the Anton Wintz place near Remsen. The bride, daughter of the late Anton and wife, taught rural schools and is well regarded. the groom, son of Henry Ortmann, has farmed in the area for four years.
A brief notice notes that the subject has made a large acquaintance and, through sterling qualities, earned high esteem among many friends across the territory.
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