City Dads Have Solemn Session
In regular session Tuesday evening the Le Mars city council approved minutes and reports. A beer license transfer from Grand Central to Depot hotel was approved and tax suspensions for 1935 and 1936 were recommended for several individuals and Western Union College property. Poll tax remissions for 1936 were granted due to physical disability for a list of residents. Notices to fix front walks will be sent to property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Henning Nelson
Grand Central
Depot Hotel
Board of Supervisors
Helen Nuebel
Lucie Koetz
Kate Barton
Adeline Reinholtz
Anna Weiland
Nellie Mohan
John G
Lemke to Speak at Harlan Fairgrounds Iowa Saturday
Congressman William Lemke of the Union party will speak at the Harlan fairgrounds Iowa on Saturday at 3 PM as polls show him above five percent of the presidential vote. The campaign notes Lemke could influence the election outcome in a deadlocked electoral college. The piece also mentions a nationwide drive by the American Legion Auxiliary to boost public singing of the Star Spangled Banner on September 14, the 122nd anniversary of its creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lemke
Union Party
Iowa
Harlan
Lemke
Roosevelt
Landon
American Legion Auxiliary
National Anthem Uniformity Promoted by Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary has pushed to standardize singing The Star Spangled Banner, citing a St. Louis convention mandate that the auxiliary use the harmonized version by Walter Damrosch. Also notes St John’s Lutheran announcements for services, communion, and choir rehearsal led by Pastor L. L. Belk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
St. Louis
St. John’s Lutheran Sunday School
Tribunal of God
Cass
St. John’s
L. L. Belk
American Lutheran Church
Free Methodist Sunday School Drive
Free Methodist urges increased Sunday school attendance and electing new teachers this week. It invites nonattenders to join, promoting 10 o clock Sunday morning sessions followed by 11 o clock worship. A Sunday night 7 32 Young People meeting features song and preaching led by Geo. A. Moir.
Brunsville Weekend Visitors Reported
North Washington special correspondent notes Mr and Mrs Bill Borchers were Le Mars callers Saturday. Several attended the Brunsville dance Saturday. Mr and Mrs J Luken of Westfield visited Jack Reese in Brunsville over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Laurence Ellis and their children from near Hawarden were among local social visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Borchers
le Mars
Brunsvile
J. Luken
Westfield
Jack Reese
Brunsville
Laurence Ellis
Hawarden
Brunsville Visitors and Local Social News Plentiful
Brunsville and nearby towns report a sequence of visits and social events. Mrs Sam Diediker and guests in Brunsville on weekend. Le Mars callers, church ladies aid gathering, and multiple Brunsville homes hosting relatives. Fisher and Marienau families travel for visits and grain hauling noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Diediker
Brunsville
Jim McKettrick
le Mars
Herman Harms
Wilma
Willis
Bill Fisher
Ben Fisher
Flossie Early
Esther Parkinson
Jack Reese
Ladies Aid
Lou Albright
Ed Marienau
Otto Marienau
Bob Featherston
Jimmy
C. Richards
Art Knor
Schools Open With Noted Teachers In Districts
Special Correspondent reports Aug ust opening of schools with teachers Marion Null district 4 Lois Zimmerman district 5 Mary Blumer district 5 Miss Hanna district 9 Myrne Detloff teaching again in Fre donia township Lero Laughton teaching again in No 5 Preston township Vivien Schlesser district No 9 Grant Seney ladies aid met at Mrs Wm Utech home Thursday after devotional and business meeting they served refreshments during social hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Null
Lois Zimmerman
Mary Blumer
Miss Hanna
Myrne Detloff
Fredonia
Lero Laughton
Preston Township
Vivien Schlesser
Grant
Seney Ladies’ Aid
Wm. Utech
W. U. C. Notes on 194? Football Preparations
Coach Drury faces a stiff schedule this year with 14 lettermen to start and freshmen added. Blackie Null likely at fullback, Hans Wagner at left half, Keith Bartels at quarterback, Rottler and Red Lang ends, Parks Kulchek Jess Rottler and Chick Thomas in the line, Wilken and Fox at center, Ostrander Jones and Nelson as backfield or tackles. Several are out briefly and shirts may change this week with new men reporting after registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury
Blackie Null
Hans” Wagner
Keither Bartels
Rottler
Red Lang
Parks
Kulchek
Jess Rottler
Chick Thomas
Wilken
Fox
Ostrander
Jones
Nelson
Local social notes record family visits and gatherings
Mrs Melvin Hendrick returns home after a three week visit with her mother and relatives. Henry Cassen and family hosted a gathering with Fred Heage and sons, Fred Koemme, and others. Elmer Homan visited relatives and Earnest Hendricks family held a memorial in honor of Mr Russell Heller. Several locals including John Halls and St Pedro guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hendrick
Fred Heage
Jams
Glen
Donald
Fred Meyer
Henry Cassendermice
Dave
Lois Sumsville
Fred Koemme
Surn- Ss
Mfr
Russell Heller
Stersé
Fred Reichhert
Dypresert
Elmer Homan
Earnest Hendricks
Emery Kiemme Hendricks
cresKing
C. Krallsen
John Halls
St. Pedro
AM Gronemeyer
Gert
Ann Schmidt
Miss Schmidt
Lencher
Ovens Correspondent Visit Reported in Ellendale Event
A brief report notes Axel Jensen ofux City attended a tour at Ellendale for a meeting about business. Rolfes and other locals joined the event to discuss replacing a new plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab sTeonscmder Hall
Axel Jensen
Brunsville Visitors Attend Dances and Sales
Novak and Fay ters Inez and Myrtle all of Brunsville visited John Johnson Sunday afternoon. Several attended the Le Mars sale Wednesday. Ben oel and Henry Borchers Jr with spouses visited Herb Morris in Westfield Sunday. A Brunsville dance Saturday featured Bill Franklin and his orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Inez
Myrtle
Brunsville
Ben Borchers
Near Craig
Roy
Henry
George Plueger
John Johnson
le Mars
Ben Oel
Henry Borchers, Jr
Near
Ruble
Herb Morris
Westfield
Bill Franklin
Fire loss stalls town building until spring election
The town council decided not to hold a special election now and will seek Ovens citizens’ consent at the municipal vote next spring. A new jail and the fire station building will be postponed. firefighting gear will be kept in Roy Kelly’s garage while awaiting approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovens
Roy Kelly
John J. Karley
Julius Karley
Marysville Calif
Mr. Karley
Johnson-Preston Merie Netsius visiting relatives
Fragmentary note mentions Mr. and Mrs. Haage and friends visiting in the company of Marie and Mrs. Vauehter, with unclear references to days and places. The incomplete text hints at social visits or arrivals involving local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merie Netsius
Fred Haage
Tuarkel
Wille
Friemis
William Vauehter
Marie
Fennen
Weise sells cafe and ice cream parlor to Bob Gregg
Struble by special correspondent reports Jake Weise sold his cafe and ice cream parlor to Bob Gregg of Irenton last week due to ill health. Gregg takes possession immediately and will move here. Local residents and several nearby families are listed with various moves and visits, including WPA employment for Emil Mandelkow and family, and several youths leaving for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Weise
Bob Gregg
Ireton
Weise
Otto Oltmann
Sioux City
Emil Mandelkow
le Mars
WPA
Helen
John Welling
Gene Osborne
Idaho
Pete Wilhelmi
Frank Wilhhelmi
Block
Lillian McDougall
Omaha
Neb
George McDougall
Trinidad
Colo
Alec McDougall
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Craig
Alvin Winterfeld
Evelyn Nicholson
Joe Kass
Sibley
Iowa
Ruth Henrich
N. B.C
Evelyn Lehrman
Crheydan
Town
Lela McCabe
Salem
S. D
Sylvia Siebels
Laurence Johansen
Lester Albers
Arnold Mentzer
Oregon
Washington
Dolores
Otto Osterbulr
Brunsville
Sam Fearly
Westfield
Fiessie Early
Vivien Schlesser
Elizabeth Schlesser
West le Mars
Betty Mueler
Henry Mueller
Ho J. Schlesser
Funeral for Mrs. Schiesser's Aunt Held at St. Josephs
Morning services were held for Mrs. Schiesser's aunt Mrs. J Umhboeffer who died last Friday. The funeral took place at St. Joseph's Church in Anthon. Edmund Lavelle was operated.
Birthday celebration and local visits reported in Spencer
Last week Dr Fettes and a Spencer Iowa hospital patient were noted. A large group of relatives and friends gathered Sunday at John Ashifs home for a birthday party. Miss Leng J Hauschild and two others were business visitors in South Dakota during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efford Moser
Cherokee
Olivia Metis
Chcago
Mapree Carrigan
Paula
Sioux City
John Mets
Maurice
Ovens
Sidney E. Meyer
Remsen
John Mensen
Valeria
Wilmont
Minn
Matt Ruba
Josephine Hentges
Minnesota
Frank J. Groff
John Meis
Ray Bogh
Voice of the People
KSCJ
St. Catherine’s Church
Anc
Gaughter
Margare
Fettes
Spencer
Iowa
John Ashifs
Leng J. D. Hauschild
Bels
South Dakot
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Geo
A. Moir
North
Dioneers Wats
Illinois Central
Minnis
Fis Railroed
Illinois Centralystem
Novak and
Fay
Clay County
Johnson
Preston
Edmund Lavelle
Ford
United States
Universal Credit Company
LE Mars Motor Company, Inc
Union Hotel
Clay County Fair
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