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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1947
Page
4
The girl Jong was wounded in the incident and is expected to recover. Officials provided no further details about the bank’s involvement or the circumstances surrounding the shooting at this time.
Response notes indicate a shooting incident with multiple youths. One 18 year old was held to juvenile court and fined $50. Others may face court or bail, with cases not recorded as juvenile matters.
Ludwig, county auditor, announced that the courthouse would close temporarily due to unspecified reasons. Officials did not provide a reopening date, prompting residents to adjust filings and records access accordingly.
Mrs. Lentz, formerly of Iowa and Sioux County, is reported to have died Sunday in Castletown North Dakota. She was sister in law of Charles Lentz of Le Mars.
Mrs E O Paulin County Women's Chairman and Lola Stelptlug left Sunday June 29 to attend the sixth annual Farm Bureau Women's Conference in Des Moines. The three day session includes adoption of goals for the association's program. Farm Bureau President Al Kline will report on the Holland Conference and Monday features a forum on expanding the program.
Edward Mathwig died at Sacred Heart Hospital on Sunday evening after a brief illness. Born May 21, 1874 in Akron Iowa, he lived near Le Mars for years. Survived by daughter Mrs Lavern Spring Sioux City sons Lloyd Muhide Indiana and Earl Rapid City SD sister Mrs Josie Faber Stevens Dak brothers Louis and Albert Los Angeles. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm Lukens Funeral Home burial Grace Land Cemetery Sioux City beside his wife. Former Sioux City schools bus driver and Elk member.
William F Sullivan of Sioux City weds Patty Ann Blevens of Sioux City. Woodrow Day of Sioux City to wed Agnes Kerr of Sioux City. County clerk records show two marriage license applications from pairs in Sioux City.
Glenn Schipper named commanding officer for Company K 188d Infantry Regiment of the National Guard's 34th Red Bull Division announces open enlistment. Applications accepted Wednesday and Thursday 7 to 9 pm July 24 at Le Mars. vacancies from private to commissioned officer. pay scales listed. unit trains weekly. historic ties to Le Mars and Plymouth County noted.
Funeral services for Mrs Barbara Lindsey Merrill will be held Tuesday July 1 at 2 pm at Mauer's Funeral Home and Merrill Methodist Church. Interment in Merrill Cemetery. Born May 29 1863 in Scales Mound Illinois she was 84 years old. She married William Lindsey in 1885 in Galena and moved to Plymouth County later settling in Merrill. Survived by L N Hauser Glen Stinton W Lindsey A G Lindsey and 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Preceded by husband son and two infant daughters.
Two cars collided head on south of Hin ton around 7 30 P M Saturday. Arthur Hilts of Ireton traveling north near Le Mars Grand Central Hotel suffered head injuries. James Moe of Minneapolis had chest lacerations and Allen Moe, his father, had a broken right leg.
The municipal band performs at Foster Park on Wednesday July 2 at 8:00 p m featuring a program of marches overtures waltzes and vocal solos including Iowa Brigade Band Huffine Ball On the Square Witch of Endor Night in June and Gypsy Love Song with selections by Margis King and Romberg along with the National Anthem and a finale by Moffitt.
In a 5-inning capper Coast-to-Coast Midgets beat Nuebel’s 8 to 3 before a record crowd while the Colored boys topped Dr Pepper 8 to 4. Coast-to-Coast faces Grant Two Midgets at Clark school tonight. At Williamsburg Oscar Pettipone died June 10 after his nephew Frank Wallace passed earlier. the uncle was 84, the nephew 71.
Four men are to appear before the circuit court Wednesday facing forgery grand larceny and related charges. Earl Frank Perry now jailed in Plymouth county faces forgery counts in Merrill and Akron after being moved from Sioux City. Edward Brunsting Henry Herweyer of Sioux County stand charged with stealing a trailer from Kass Brothers Motor Company. they were arrested and held for trial. A T Guy of Sioux City arrested for intoxication. Ralph F Saline of South Sioux City arrested in Le Mars at the Lewis System’s request. Saline allegedly forged some shocks against the company.
Barbara Louise Rippey and Mark Anthony wed at St Thomas Episcopal Sioux City with Rev. F B Shaner officiating. Attendants were Miss Norine Rippey and Paul Anthony. reception at Warrior Hotel followed. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Rippey Le Mars, and groom, son of Mr and Mrs William C Anthony Streator, plan to reside in Streator after a New England Quebec honeymoon.
Miss Merry Ruth Moore daughter of Dr and Mrs Orville F Moore Wayne and G Pierson Brauch son of Mr and Mrs Frederic G Brauch Marenog Iowa wed Sunday June 29 at the Pat Presbyterian Church Wayne Neb Rev Proett officiated before an altar of ferns pink flowers and candles Attendants included Vera Moore maid of honor Arlene Witt Irene Oleson Louise Greer Karen Childs Best man David Tuttle Ushers Robert Burnham Clifford Perry Kermit Stube The bride wore ivory satin train marquisette yoke seed pearl trim and a pearl tiara flower bouquet all attendees wore colonial bouquets Reception followed at Memorial Union Wayne State Teachers College with cake daisies and six white tapers Music by Margaret Green At Wayne State Teachers College the bride holds a BA from State University of Iowa MA in music from Indiana University She has taught in Le Mars Public School Groom a field auditor for the state department of social welfare served as major in the 83rd division in Europe and was released from the army after 18 months.
In Council Bluffs on Saturday June 21, Carolyn Mischler and Harold Lippke were united in a double ring ceremony at Salem Evangelical Church. Rev. Schlesselman and Rev. Smith officiated. The bride wore marquisette with lace and rhinestone tiara, carried pink roses with gardenia, and pearls gifted by the groom. Attendants included Dorothy McBride, Gloria J Krutzfeldt and Giorgia Endelicato, with James Bunge as ring bearer and Evin C. Lippke as best man. After a reception for 85 at the Hotel Chieftain, the couple will move to Milwaukee for engineering studies.
Miss Leona Broderson of Sioux City daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Broderson of Perry township married Cecil DeHarty son of Mrs Goldie DeHarty of Sioux City in a double ring ceremony read by Rev Es Zachoche Relatives and friends attended Mrs Claud Blumer presided at the organ with Joe Arin Harris singing O Perfect Love and The Lords Prayer. Mrs Eugene Thoreson was matron of honor and Miss Cleone Hardeson bridesmaid A reception followed at the church parlors The couple will reside in Sioux City after their wedding trip.
Miss Bonnie Leitch daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Leitch of Indianola Iowa married Wade A Woodke of Le Mars Saturday June 28 at First Methodist Church Indianola. The ceremony was led by Dr E E Voight Simpson College president with attendants Mary netta Leitch Dick Pew Starr Leitch and Lloyd Grant. The bride wore white silk marquisette and lace with a fingertip veil. Reception followed in the parish hall. Bride taught home economics at Remsen high school. groom served four years in the air corps after Western Union College and Drake University. Newlyweds to honeymoon at Colorado Springs.
In Union Township, Lola V. Eyres and Dwight L. Haskins joined in a candlelight double ring ceremony at eight o'clock last Sunday evening, June 29, at Eyres family home parish church. Miss Eyres is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Eyres of Kingsley. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Haskins of Lawton are the groom's parents. Decor featured greenery and summer flowers. The couple exchanged rings in a traditional service.
Ruth Meyers daughter of Ott Meyers Central City Iowa married Norman C Kloster son of J A Kloster Oyens Iowa in a June 26 double ring ceremony at Gethsemane Lutheran Oyens Rev John C. Christensen officiated. The bridal party included Doris Deen and Ar rythe Kloster with music and flowers described.
Ronnie Finch, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Finch, was injured Saturday when he placed a lighter fire cracker under a glass jar. The jar exploded and a piece of flying glass cut his leg, requiring four stitches and severing an artery. The Hawarden Independent reports the incident.
Members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars replaced the cemetery memorial flag pole damaged by a June wind storm. A 36 ft iron pole snapped 24 ft from the ground and was rebuilt to 42 ft with four added sections to endure stronger winds. The group plans a heavy chain fence around the memorial plot and has a committee to purchase equipment.
The groom and bride hosted 150 guests after a ceremony with pink net and satin attire. Attendants wore brown and blue pinstripe suits. Mothers wore navy and black crepe dresses. A three tier cake, baked by a cousin, centered the bridal table. After a short honeymoon at the Lakes, the couple will live in Oyena.
Miss Georgia Trometer became the bride of Lawrence Blackmore at St John s Lutheran Church Merrill in a double ring ceremony. Rev Jacobs officiated the rites with Wallace Baack at the organ. Attendants included Mrs Lloyd Wieck and Dorothy Blackmore with John Blackmore as escort. The gown was white nylon marquisette over satin.
Three men were charged with aggravated robbery in the attack on Elmer Gergen of Sioux City. Rolland Means led to their arrest by implicating two suspects in Nebraska. Harvey Karch and Eugene Newton, both 18, were arrested near Grand Island and Alma respectively and admitted their roles after arrest. Gergen, raised in Le Mars, has been in the trucking business.
Six people were injured in a two car collision at the James and Neptune roads intersection in Hancock township Sunday evening around 7 15. Earl Sitzman and Clifford Law drove the respective cars. The Sitzman car appeared to strike the Law car on its side. the Sitzman vehicle lay on its side while the Law car was upright. Law Lois Nichols and Joyce Quintard were en route to a wedding and the ceremony was delayed twenty minutes. Injured were Earl Sitzman James Sitzman Dean Engle Lois Nichols Clifford Law and Joyce Quintard. Hospital transfers included Sacred Heart Le Mars and Methodist in Sioux City. Clifford Sitzman remained unconscious Monday morning. full injuries pending.
Catherine L Jensen files in Woodbury County court to void a warranty deed transferring her one fourth interest in a Woodbury County farm to Gerald J Jensen and Hazel L Jensen. She alleges fraud and misrepresentation done by her husband Donald Jensen and his parents after meeting at a school for the deaf. She was deaf mute since birth and says she signed under pressure believing the document secured farm funds. She learned weeks later the deed relinquished her farm interest.
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