Warning heed leads to safety in Standale tornado tale
Dambrink family in Standale Michigan and relatives in Grand Rapids and Hudsonville recount a tornado on April 13. Seven minute warning saved Dow Dambrink and two children who reached a basement as homes and buildings collapsed. One daughter reports chaotic hours before news of safety arrived.
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Dow Dambrink
Le Man
Burt Van Essen
Maine
Michigan
Standale
Van Essen
Dave Cornillisse
Grand Rapids
Hudsonville
Not the Same Little Lost Girl Case
Sheriff Frank Scholer said Robert W. Rowatt of Des Moines held by police in Sioux City will face a preliminary hearing Friday on charges of lascivious acts with a child in Plymouth county. A 14 year old girl, missing then found unharmed, was linked to a separate case near Hinton.
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Frank Scholer
Robert W. Rowatt
Des Moines
Sioux City
Plymouth county
Jackson streets
Hinton
Vondrak station
F. B
Donna Sue Dave
Rowatt
Scholer
garl
Cora Crowley to Cater at the Country Club
Country club opens May 7 with a full schedule of dinners dances luncheons teas and golf. Cora Crowley will cater with Lowell Brockman as golf pro. First dinner May 30 Memorial. May 8 is Ladies Golf Day. Committees include Mrs Russell Null Mrs R F Fisch and Mrs Darrell Ketchen. Directors listed.
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Cora Crowley
Lowell Brockman
Charman
Russel Null
R. F. Fisch
Paul Thauiler
Russell Green
Dro RE Joyni
Russell S Bowers
Daryell Ketchen
J ames Bowers
Richard Crayne
Vernon Nelle
Dad and Daughter Date Night Promises Scout Fun at Gehlen
Le Mars Girl Scouts and Brownies invite fathers to a Thursday Evening Date Night at Gehlen school auditorium starting 7 30 p m. About 300 attendees will enjoy a program of singing, games, and a globe bank ceremony for Juliette Low pennies. Speakers include Mrs. Larimer and Miss Hesby. Tickets are 50 cents per pair and sales continue Thursday night.
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Le Mars
Gehlen school
Stanley Bagensios
Lester Harter
R. N. Larimer
Sioux Trails Girl Scout council
Sioux City
Verna Hesby
Juliette Low
Gal Scouts
Charge Krull With Forgery Endorsement
Justice of the Peace D C Leni han bound A G Krull to the Grand Jury on a forgery charge based on an information signed by Henry Reints. Krull posted a $1,000 appearance bond. Case involves alleged endorsement of a $300 check to Steel Structures Co of Sioux City. County Attorney William Sturges prosecutes for the state. Pack 185 and Le Mars scouts thank locals for Goodwill drive aid. Le Mars led Floyd Valley and Buffalo districts to a national 79 percent bag-fill record. Districts cover Plymouth O Brien and Osceo- counties.
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Justice of the Peace
D. C
Le Mars
Sioux City
Floyd Valley
jast
Buffalo
Plymouth
O Brien
Osceo- A
How To Use the Mails and Avoid Loss
Postmaster J W Conway urges public to follow postal guidance to prevent mail thefts. Tips include displaying legible street numbers, listing all residents on the box, having someone home for valuable mail, filing a change of address, and promptly reporting thefts or tampering to the local postmaster. Carriers use reports to document mailbox deficiencies and address security gaps.
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J. W. Conway
Former Marcus Man Killed In This Car Wreck
The interior of the auto driven by Keith Tentinger struck a bridge abutment between Cleghorn and Marcus on Easter Sunday morning. Tentinger was thrown from the wreckage and died en route to the hospital. The car’s motor was pushed into the front seat and the steering wheel bent backward to the top of the car. Tentinger, formerly of Marcus and recently of Dubuque, was visiting Marcus at the time of the fatal accident.
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Keith Tentinger
Cleghorn
Marcus
Tentinger
auro
Globe- Post
Dubuque
Cherokee Courter
Eason Re-Elected President at Flosh Valley Association
At Le Mars Monday night 24 of 30 directors re elected George Lason of Le Mars as President for another year. Sid Wander Griend of Shekton became Vice President and Ray Anderson of Merrill was re elected Secretary. Oscar Fristad of Le Mars was chosen Treasurer. The Executive Committee includes Ralph Wendt Lloyd Wentauer and Alden Fishine. The group noted the death of Louis Bromtiekl of Ohio and tentatively planned a tour of upper Plymouth and Fee sub watersheds in April to review consultations.
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Flosh Valley
Le Mars
George Lason
association
Sid Wander Griend
Shekton
Ray Anderson
Merrill
Oscar Fristad
Busan
Ralph Wendt
Lloyd Wentauer
Alden Fishine
Sioux City
Lous Bromtiekl
Ohio
United States
abso
Plymouth
Plymouth County
Fee
Quimby
Cherokee County
Wind Gusts Hit Seventies At Mars Airport
A 70 mph wind gust was recorded at Mars Airport on Saturday. Officials report minor disruptions as high winds caused temporary delays and some equipment to be reset. Topsoil moved between fields and flood controls were addressed, with limited precipitation and a high temperature of 46 near the day’s end.
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Rasmus sant
A. M. Forsburg
Accident in Holly Springs Involves Rose Murphy
Rose Murphy 25 of Le Mags was named driver in a two car collision on Sunday evening on Highway 141. Patrol investigator said Murphy stopped for a stop sign in Holly Springs and pulled onto the highway into a car driven by George.
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Mes Rose Murphy
Le Mags
patol
Miss Murphy
Holly Springs
callion
George
Charles Lentz Dies at 86 in Le Mars Home
Charles Lentz longtime Plymouth County resident died April 6 1869 at his Le Mars home age 86 He came to the U S at age 12 settled in Plymouth County 1882 retired to Le Mars 17 years ago He married Caroline Rimibolz in Stanton Township April 24 1900 They farmed there until retirement Funeral services were held April 9 at Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church Le Mars Rev K T Clausen officiating Burial in Stanton Township Cemetery near Merl Survived by wife Caroline two sons Fimner Merial and Water Faribault Minn two daughters Was Enul Alm Denver and Mrs A C Turner Ontario Ore twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren Also survived by a granddaughter Janet Leniz He was predeceased by Janet Leniz in a divorce case involving Wanda Cowan and Ray Cowan In a separate matter August Klatt Fay retired as assistant cashier at New Hampton bank after 32 years with the bank.
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Charles Lentz
Plymouth county
1st Ave
Le Mars
Berlin
Germany
Chicago
Plmouth county
Rimibolz
Stanton township
Calvay Evangelical United Brothern Church
K. TS Clausen
U. Bo
Merl
Mauer funeral home
Caric
Fimner
Merial
Water
Fanbault
Enul Alm
Minme
Denver
A. C. Turner
Gladys
Ontate
Ore
Janet Leniz
Second Marriage Cost Ray Cowan $10,000 Revealed
Iowa Supreme Court documents show Ray Cowan faced a $10,000 price tag for a second marriage, indicating costly legal or financial hurdles. The ruling, reported in May 1984, underscores hefty costs tied to remarriage.
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Ray Cowan
Iowa supreme court
Grace Lutheran Confirmation Class 1956 Shown
Palm Sunday confirmation service at Grace Lutheran with Pastor Res HoH Meserate Sheril Rigdon. Class members Joan Pfattle Mrs Brancis Willie Dumne Dugdale Mary Dugdale Gale Beck Marc Chapman Maayan Hanno Kathryn Pelion featured in a Naef Studio photograph.
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Grace Lutheran Contimanoen ilass
Naef
studio
Sheril Rigdon
Joan Pfattle
Brancis Willie Dumne Dugdale
Mary Dugdale
Gale Beck
Marc Chapman
Maayan Hanno
Kathryn Pelion
Car Tractor Crash Sends Two to Hospital Near Sioux City
A tractor car collision occurred Sunday ten miles northwest of Sioux City on the Ridge Road. Entred Larson and another driver from Westhiell were hospitalized after a head-on crash with Tugene Welch from Arcat.
Vehicle blocks sequel miss causes minor injuries
Iowa crash near Blecoc reports Banta and Simon among several riders in a Bat ta cat. They were treated for minor injuries at St Josephs Mercy Hospital in Sioux City and later released, according to highway patrol.
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Banta
Blecoc
Iowa
Murphys
simon
secon
highway patrol
St Josephs Mercy hospital
Sioux Cry
Open House for Golden Wedding II Observed at Craig Church
Miss Wo Popken and her husband celebrate a golden wedding anniversary with an open house at 7 to 9 PM at Batheran Church in Craig. They are parents of five children and have 27 grandchildren and two great grandchildren as friends and relatives are invited to call.
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Wo Popken
Cung
batheran
Craig
luing whdldren
Naef
Police Court Weekend Flap Over Mayor Count
Weekend police court notes include Elis Ross charged with improper passing. Kenneth Bohthe reported registration issues. Dale Henkle cited for expired registration, 313. Police records show local enforcement actions tied to traffic and mayoral affairs.
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Elis
Ross
Kenneth Bohthe
Dale Henkle
Plymouth County Draft Board Reclassifies 372
Plymouth county selective service board met in regular session to review the county file and reclassify 372 individuals. Many moved from 1-C to 4-A or 1-C reserve to 4-A under new requirements, with a long list of names detailing each transfer.
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Plymouth county selective service board
Plymouth county
Donald V. Gale
Wyman A. Vining
Francis M. Kessel
Donald E. Petersen
Donald F. Kunkel
Wallace J. Witt
Donald Bohtken
Robert J. Hughes
Leo Gaffey Wins 4th In Slogan Contest
Seventh grader Leo Gaffey of Gehieneschool was notified of fourth place in the Sioux City Diocese slogan contest. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Gaffey and will travel to Carroll on April 28 to receive the award.
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Leo Gaffey
Gehienchool
Sioux City
Leo
Paul Gaffey
Carroll
Public Schools Plan Annual Spring Art Exhibit
The Le Mars Public Schools department will hold its annual spring art exhibit on Thursday and Friday, April 12 and 13, in the Central School basement activity room. Open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with no admission fee. Grades displayed range from fifth to twelfth, showcasing wood sculpture, pottery, painting, and other media. Works are by Frett Johnson, art instructor, and Bart Hammond, junior high industrial arts instructor.
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Le Mars
Frett Johnson
Bart Hammond
jyunior high
Eagles Hold Their Annual Elections at Liberty Series No 1381
Officers elected for the coming year at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Liberty Series No 1381 include Worthy President Herman Ficking Worthy Vice President Ralph Marx Worthy Chaplain Theolore Treasurer Karl for Worthy Conclusion T Chapman Inside Guard Jack Edwards Outside Guard Leo Nobel Trustee M E Hentges In addition officers earning over for another year are Trustees Clyde Oveman D M Zerg and Secretary H F Gralupp.
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Order of Eagles
Herman Ficking
Ralph Marx
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Draft Board
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Orville Harry
Donald C. Hiltrichs
Robert L. Cooper
Gerald N. Kurther
Tiygve K. Olund
Walter C. Gollhofer
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August Mueller
Bernard T. Rolfes
Orville R. Blackmore
Vernon G. Single
Duane C. Freking
LaVerne L. Hawkins
Kenneth R. Kleihauer
Dwight J. Wolbers
Merlin L. Bock
Ranidall BD. Koupp
Donald G. Hagge
Richar V. Warren
Wm. R. Taylor
Kenneth E. Early
Fred J. Wiebeisch
Donald M. Portz
John J. Kessenich
Kenneth W. Carel
Richard A. Clarey
James L. Marsh
Robert L. Jaminet
Clayton L. Holzman
Donald W. Kellen
Darrell E. Parker
Robert J. Vreugdenhil
Waler G. Rackett
Richard L. Rohlfs
AL Langand
Herbert B. Blunken
Mark A. Koopman
Arvaughn A. Asmussen
Robert R. Hagen
Kenneth G. Heien
Robert PF. Becher
James H. Wilt pen
James F. Barkley
Wendell M. Gengler
Ronald H. Junck
Gerald Kurtz
Raymond E. Wente
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Weil R. Southwich
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Robert W. Kramer
Kenneth W. Hull
Chester F. Bergher
John E. Murray
Eugene G. Plueger
Harold B. Braun
Allan D. Worth
Donald D. Cornish Vernon Renken
Donald H. Greenwaldt
Merle J. Kennedy
Gregory C. Bavender
Clarence L. McFarland
Paul A. Knorr
LeRoy Vaughn
Raymond Siders
John C. Steenhoven
Orville L. Sorensen
Nicholas R. Schole
Terry J. Reilly
Victor E. Renken
James M. Horton
Maynard
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Dale A. Hansen
Robert B. Richardson
Bernard J. Theil
Ralph L. Parks
William E. Vander
Meer
Grant L. Beaulieu
Richard W. Rippey
Charles A. Yoerger
Melvin D. Tr
James W. Reiners
Lariry E.Sanowe
bnre Kalinczak
Vincent J. Erlemeir
Gary D. Black
Harold H. Baker
Lester Zeitler
Joseph L. Sentstleben
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