Jail doors close on W D Shepherd alleged murderer
Chicago March 18 Jail doors closed on William Darling Shepherd after his counsel failed to keep him from facing immediate service on an indictment charging he murdered William Nelson McClintock by typhoid bacteria and subtle poisons. The 22 count indictment names Charles C Farman as co defendant. The will hearing was continued to May 1.
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Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
C. C. Farman
Shepherd
Robert E. Crowe
William Scott Stewart
Stewart
Crowe
Farman
Jacob N. Hopkins
Criminal Courts
Charles C. Farman
McClintock
Isabel Pope
Horner
Iowa
Bertram McClintock Eaton
San Diego
Cal
William Eaton
San Jose
Bertram
Edwin Hedrick
Stop Look and Listen club aims to cut crossing accidents
C Reed freight agent for the Illinois Central urges motorists to join a safety club by displaying a sign that they stop for all railroad crossings. Members pledge to stop and check the way before crossing, with cards obtainable by calling the IC freight station.
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W. C. Reed
Stop
LeMars
C. Reed
Ilinois Central Railways
Reed
I. C
Bees and Dog Poisoning Reported in Le Mars
In Le Mars a wave of dog poisonings occurred with several pets affected by strychnine. Peggy, a terrier owned by Fred Eibel, died, while Ben Remer's spaniel was poisoned but survived. Frank Deuel offered a $100 reward for information on the culprit.
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LeMars
Peggy
Fred Eibel
Ben Remer
Frank Deuel
Merrill to Operate Two Theaters in LeMars
Nic Mertes of LeMars buys Blue Mouse theater equipment and leases the building to run the venue after May 1. He signs a three weekly film schedule with a distributing house. V. J. Watson, current operator, will stay in business and plans an air dome theater on the adjacent lot, moving most equipment there when his lease ends May 1.
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Merrill
Nic Mertes
LeMars
Blue Mouse
Film Distributing House
V. J. Watson
Watson
Airdome
Meyers case heads to LeMars with Meyers brothers on scene
Several warrants of arrest are out in LeMars area as officers pursue check artists. Names are withheld until suspects are captured. Cecil Meyers of Sheldon arrived in LeMars Tuesday to take charge of the Meyers case, while Louis Meyers was away on business.
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LeMars
Cecil Meyers
Sheldon
Meyers
Louis Meyers
First Methodist Church Lenten Services Emphasize Devotion
Charles H. Seward, pastor, invites participation at LeMars church during Lent. Sunday school at 10 a.m. for all ages, morning worship 11 a.m. Epworth league 6:30 p.m. Biographical sketch of Miss Crosby and songs mark a Fann Bobby memorial aerate ice service. The message urges full consecration and the salvation of every lost soul.
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First Methodist Church
LeMars
Epworth League
Fann Boby
Servaerate Ice
Miss Crosby
Charles H. Seward
Horses Back Wagon Into Freight Train
Alfred Reisch, son of Peter Relisch, escaped death when a wagon hitched to a team backing into a moving freight train near the I. C. depot. The wagon was reduced to kindling, pinning him briefly but he suffered only a bruise. Martin Henrich and others freed him as the horses fled along the tracks toward Plymouth street.
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Alfred Reisch
Peter Relisch
Reisch
I. C
Plymouth Street
Martin Henrich
Merrill Census Shows 611 Inhabitants Counted
C A Hodapp, state census enumerator, reports Merrill population 611 with 296 males and 315 females. The tally lists 170 school age children and age breakdowns including 46 between 50 and 60, 53 between 60 and 70, 34 between 70 and 80, plus one each in 80–90 and 90–100.
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Merrill
C. A. Hodapp
Baptist Church Week Announcements For March 22
Week announcements list Bible school at 10, preaching at 11 on The Seven Greatest Wonders, 6 30 Young People meeting, 7 Mission study with stereopticon lecture A Baptist Vacation, song sets America the Beautiful From Greenland s Icy Mountain My Country Tis of Thee. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30. Pastor J W Case extends invitation.
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Baptist Church
America the Beautiful
Greenland
J. W. Case
Custer Battlefield Highway Ahead for Big Season
The spring opening of activity on the Custer Battlefield highway is anticipated with LeMars located on the route. A 64 page illustrated pamphlet maps mile charts and lists trout streams camping grounds and points of interest from coast to coast.
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Custer Battlefield Highway
LeMars
W. D. Fisher
Mitchell
S. D
South Dakota
Black Hills National Forest
Rapid City
Harney National Forest
Wind Cave
Hot Springs
Homestake
Lead
Roosevelt Monument
Deadwood
Sylvan Lake
Custer
Custer State Park
LeMars Spring Opening Promises Free Fun and Fashion
Le Mars plans a metropolitan spring opening on Wednesday March 25 featuring free entertainment music and eats to attract crowds. Retailers will stage lavish window displays clothing fashion shows and free samples with a high school auditorium style show and orchestra on Thursday.
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LeMars
Lyman Penning Dies at Pipestone After Illness
Lyman E Penning a former LeMars resident died at his home in Pipestone Minnesota on March 17 after a yearlong illness He was born November 10 1876 in Florence Illinois aged 49 years 4 months and 7 days He left a widow Mamie Clarksean six children Elsie Lela Eva Clarence Fern and Harold All survived by his mother several brothers and sisters. Funeral services at Seney M B church Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Hills LeMars.
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Lyman B. Penning
LeMars and
Pipestone
Minn
Florence
Ill
H. Penning
Mamie Clarksean
Ashton
Elsie
Lela
Eva
Clarence
Fern
Harold
Ike
Spokane
Wash
Charles Penticoff
I. L. Demaray
Henry
Fred Rees
Albert
Want Radio Club Forming in LeMars for Interference Hunt
Local LeMars residents discuss forming a radio club to improve receiving conditions, track down interference sources, and coordinate corrective actions. Interested parties urged to notify The Globe-Post. Miss Margaret Blackburn of LeMars gave readings on WSUI yesterday noon, including a negro dialect story inspired by anElevated Chicago train overheard wedding tale. Mrs. J A Sickler and Lucile Ham will host Auxillary members of Louis E Brick Post No 20 and friends March 24 at 7 30 pm at Mrs Sickler's home. husbands and refreshments invited. Martin Frerichs of near Struble conducted county seat business today.
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LeMars Radio
The
Globe-Post
LeMars
WSUI
State University of Iowa City
Margaret Blackburn
Miss Blackburn
Chicago
J. A. Sickler
Lucile Ham
Louis E. Brick
National program eyes better tasting meat via feed study
A committee of prominent experts led by Dean F B Mumford outlines a nationwide research plan to link livestock feed to meat flavor and quality. Prof M D Helser to develop objective color and texture measures, with 18 experiment stations already eager to participate and more to join.
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Chicago
M. D. Helser
Department of Meats
Iowa States College
F. B. Mumford
University of Missouri
E. W. Sheets
Division of Animal Husbandry
Washington, D. C
H. J. Gramlich
Department of
Animal Husbandry
University of Nebraska
C. Robert Moulton
Bureau of Nutrition
Institute of American Meat Packers
Sleeter Pull
University of Illinois
American Society of Animal Production
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Prof. Helser
Helser
Ames
Sheets
City election lacks excitement amid indifference
March 30 city vote draws little chatter as incumbents appear likely to win a second term. The paper notes minimal contest, with potential candidates few and opinions unsettled. Felix Earley of Merrill visited Le Mars for a brief call amid local observations.
Terrible tornado devastates Missouri Illinois and Indiana
A tornado that began in Missouri crossed into Illinois and Indiana destroying towns and schools. It caused hundreds or thousands of deaths and millions in property damage. Initial reports were scant and unreliable as the storm split into multiple destructive parts. Herrin, Illinois narrowly escaped the path of the storm.
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Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Herril
The Big Break in Markets Battle in Grain Trade
A Plymouth county farmer sees the week’s market break as a clash between speculators and buyers. Prices leveled after a heavy liquidation phase with shorts profit taking and longs seeking a rally. The market remains weak overall but could rally, opening rounds show higher prices amid uncertain outcome.
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Plymouth County
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Notices
Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m Christian endeavor at 6 30 p m subject What Can We do to Win Others I Pet 3 8 16 I Thess 1 8 Leader Thomas Eyres Evening worship at 7 30 p m Ladies aid will meet at Mrs J A Huxtable 621 First avenue S W assistants Mrs Whitman and Mrs Richey Orchestra rehearsal Thursday 6 p m Midweek service 7 30 Thursday men’s club meeting 6 30 all men invited Prof Skinner Western Union college will speak on The Boy and the Church Lord’s supper to be observed March 29 and members received Rev James A Hills minister.
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First Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Pet
I. Thess
Thomas Eyres
Ladies’ Aid
J. A. Huxtable
First Avenue
S. W
Whitman
Richey
Skinner
Western Union College
James A. Hills
Cattle Sale Arrangements by Bockelman and Hefner in LeMars
Paul Bockelman and George Hefner of Sioux City were in LeMars yesterday arranging a large cattle sale to be held there. Their Bockelman Sales company advertises in today’s issue and is described as having tremendous yearly turnover and a reputation for honesty.
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Paul Bockelman
George Hefner
Sioux City
LeMars
le Mars
Bockelman
New Club Forms at Buena Vista College
The Beaver club at Buena Vista college gathers about 100 members to promote Christian education as an auxiliary to missions. F. F. Smith leads as president with the slogan Workers and Builders. Storm Lake hosts the state young people's summer meeting, likely late June to early July, due to strong reports to Presbyterian headquarters. A spring cross country run with 15 contestants sees Richard Ellerbrook win narrowly, followed by Andrew Cowan and Reed Jordan. church events include morning worship, pastor Farnham’s upcoming start March 29, a postponed congregation meeting to Friday, and a social in the church parlors in his honor.
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Buena Vista
Beaver Club
Buena Vista College
F. F. Smith
Storm Lake
Presbyterian Young People
Richard Ellerbrook
Sibley
Andrew Cowan
Windom
Minn
Reed Jordan
Sioux Rapids
Inday
Farnham
W. E. Smith
Lincoln
Neb
Women Voters Meet Candidates At City Office Event
The League of Women Voters will hold a meet and greet at the high school on Tuesday night to acquaint voters with candidates for city offices in the March 30 election. Candidates may speak or listen, and voters are invited to ask questions.
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League of Women Voters
Remsen Riflemen Edge Local Marksmen In Close Shoot
Six local marksmen traveled to Remsen Wednesday night to contest with the Remsen riflemen. Remsen won by three points, totaling 1107 of 1200 to the locals 1104 of 1200, with the locals blaming unfamiliar range for the loss. A rematch with Tremsenites is planned to avenge the defeat. Belows list lists scores for Mr and Mrs Fred Frink of LeMars and Mr and Mrs L N Frink of Brandon, Iowa, as Sioux City callers.
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Remsen
Fred Frink
LeMars
L. N. Frink
Brandon
Sioux City
Woman Seeks Divorce From Convicted Husband
The notice reports Ethel Van Driel filing for divorce from Peter C. Van Driel, who is serving a long penitentiary term for assault with intent to murder. They wed Sept 16, 1911, lived together until 1922, and have two children. The case cites cruelty and danger to health plus prior assault. Other civil actions include debt suits and custody requests, with multiple claims and judgments listed.
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William Hutchinson
Ethel van Driel
Peter C. van Driel
van Diel
Leland Frederick
Clara Alicia
Byron & Brown
Aule
Taylor & Schneider
Emma Mathers
Michael Mathers
Kingsley
Thomas Hay
Clarence H. Lukken
Robert McKinley
Hay
Newcastle
Neb
Dan Megrath
Newcastle Mercantile Company
William J. Buss
H. C. Detloff
Carrie Mae Metloff
American Trust and Savings Bank
Frank Taylor
John Amundson
Carl Amundson
Ed Amundson
Frank P. Miller
LeMars Bank
Thomas Baxter
H. C. Utecht
Nona-Miller Products Company
Herman Schoenrock
Mary J. Barber
Peter Potts
B.S. Brown
H. C. Michael
On & Pote
Meis Bake shop names Pp. & M. Best
Capt J G Koenig Ed Liter of the Sentinel and R R Starzl of The Globe Post judged the new Meis Bake shop bread name Pp. & M. Best chosen from over 600 submissions. Mrs R W Jackson wins 10 dollar gold piece. other winners receive one dollar checks.
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Pp. & M. Best
J. G. Koenig
Ed Liter
the Sentinel
R. R. Starzl
Globe-Post
P. & M. Best
Plath & Meis
R. W. Jackson
Marie Smith
S. Hansen
L. C. Darville
S. V. Loft
J. J. Heissel
Regina van Asma
Herman Werth
John Groth
W. P. Justmann
George Laughton
Mess Bake Shop
St John's Lutheran Church Plans Sunday Services
St John s Lutheran Church holds Sunday morning services at 10 30 in English with Rev A Zenk from Merrill Indiana delivering the sermon. A congregational meeting is set at Dorewster Minnesota. Sunday school meets at the usual hour and evening lent services follow in German with Pastor J J Vollmar delivering the sermon at 7 30.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Padre Wolfgand
Alton
Struble
Remsen
Oyens
Merrill
St. Joseph
St. John’s Lutheran
A. Zenk
Dorewster
Minn
J. J. Vollmar
LeMars Girl Cast in University of Iowa Play
Miss Margaret Blackburn of LeMars has been chosen for the cast of Why Not at the University of Iowa theater in Iowa City. The performance runs March 25 and 26 with Blackburn portraying Evadne Thompson in this sixth of eight 1940s season productions.
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LeMars
Iowa City
Margaret Blackburn
University of Iowa Theater
Plymouth County Board to Meet Tuesday at Court House
The Plymouth county board of supervisors will convene in the court house on Tuesday to discuss current business and make routine decisions.
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Plymouth County Board of Supervisors
Court House
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Marie Maharras
Granville
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Rockwell City Reformatory
Maharras
Custer Battlefield
Seney
William Feller
Ovens
George Strohbeen
Feller
Frank Staab
St. Mary’s Church
Father Bausch
Martin Frerichs
Near Struble
Felix Earley
Marjorie Reynold
Marjorie
Kathryn Deviney
Elen Smith
Clarence Brotherton
Henry Caldrup
Edward Lang Wee
John Lubben
Carley Eee
Peter van Driel
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