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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1959
Page
8
The long State Medical Society opens officially on Monday April 20 marking the start of the annual gathering as reported by the Mars Globe-Post. Local doctors and officials are preparing for meetings, lectures, and ceremonial events through the week.
Mrs Leland Geister of Quimby formerly of Cherokee and Plymouth County died April 22 1959 at Sacred Heart Hospital Le Mars after four months illness. Survived by husband Leland a daughter Mrs Dale Sturmann of Sibley two sons LaVerne and Island Cherokee 14 grandchildren. Funeral April 15 at Holy Name Catholic Church Marcus with Rev Leo McGoy. burial in church cemetery. Rosary at funeral home 8 PM Tuesday.
James L. Brady Sr., longtime Marcus resident, died unexpectedly Saturday April 11, 1959 at his home aged 68. Funeral April 14 at Holy Name Church Marcus with burial in the church cemetery under Nelson Funeral Home direction. Rosary Monday at 8 p.m. at the chapel. Survived by widow Eleanor, daughter Mary Denver, seven sons including Joseph and Pat, and 20 grandchildren. Brady served on local cooperative boards and was a Knight of Columbus member. born June 18, 1890 on his Marcus farm.
Editha K Webster longtime Sioux City Journal society editor and Globe columnist died after a two month illness. Funeral services were at Blessed Sacrament parish on Monday April 6 with burial in St Philomena's Little Parish Cemetery near East Hampton Long Island. She leaves Mary Whelen her only child and nine grandchildren.
The April school calendar lists multiple events from April 13 to 24. Highlights include teacher meetings, dress rehearsals, radio programs with KLEM, administrator and educational council conferences, track meets, pops and band concerts, conventions in Davenport and Cedar Falls, and a faculty music contest. A note adds that the Catholic Ladies club of St. Joseph's parish in Le Mars meets April 14 with Mrs. Helen Lauters as hostess. visitors welcome.
Ernest Bruckner president of the Sioux City Market News and Educational Foundation congratulates Mr and Mrs Wilfred Worth Remsen Ia as shippers of the 200 millionth animal at the Sioux City market. Worth’s Angus steer weighing 1260 pounds was unloaded April 5 and sold to Sioux City Dressed Beef for 50 per hundredweight. the Worth family received a plaque and gifts including savings bonds.
Westmar Cindermen sent a 23 man squad to the Wayne State Triangular Meet with Morningside College and Wayne State. Duane Wilsons said the team is likely the best in years for potent performance. Dowd Brown and Dorr stood out with top finishes, including Dowd winning the 220 yard low hurdles and tying for high jump, Brown second in javelin, and Dorr second in pole vault. Minnage of Morningside equaled the meet record in 10.2 seconds for the 100 yard dash, breaking Westmar’s previous mark held by Ormstron.
The Buffalo Valley District of the Boy Scouts of America announces its annual meeting on April 15 in Orange City. The district covers Asa orce? No, read as Assceola, Sioux, O'Brien and Plymouth Counties with about 300 representatives expected. Mark 8. Perkinson of Prairie Gold is noted.
The Area Council Scout Executive will be the principal speaker at a 7 p.m. Potluck Dinner in the City Auditorium. Dr. Arthur P. Echternacht, Fort Dodge Council President, is expected to attend to install the new District Officers for the coming year. Dr. A. V. Shawland, Westmar College vice president, retires as District Chairman. Howard Jones notes Buffalo Valley District has 67 active units with 1,434 boys in Cub Packs, Scout Troops and Explorer Posts across 28 towns in four counties. In 1958, 239 boys attended Council Camp on West Okoboji for a week. camping for 1959 starts June 21. Lloyd E. Caulkins urges all registered boys’ parents to attend the Annual Meeting. over 200 invitations have gone to Den Mothers, Troop, Pack and Post Committee Members and other Scouters.
Measles remain prevalent in Plymouth County with mild recent cases. those who have not had the disease are susceptible. Doctors advise shielding patients from drafts and strong light, keeping them warm, offering a nourishing diet and ample fluids. Measles are highly contagious and sunlight and fresh air can help weaken the germ. once infected, individuals are usually immune for life.
Over 150 volunteers attended the American Cancer Society kickoff meeting at Westmar College Thoren Hall. Senator Guy Gillette outlined the three fronts of the crusade research education and service with Iowa support for work at State College Ames Drake University Des Moines and the University of Iowa.
Arthur Stocks announces a two part radio appeal on station KLEM on April 8 and April 15 to support the Iowa Division of the American Cancer Society. Plymouth County seeks a year goal of 7791.67 dollars with a campaign ending by April 20. Volunteers urge community support to conquer cancer.
County Auditor L A Ludwig said state laws preempt tax load issues for the new Le Mars Merrill school district. Agricultural land tax credits apply automatically when 15 acres or more and mil levy exceeds 13 mills, with the state fund covering excess agricultural tax claims. Taxes are collected a year after due. 1958 taxes paid now, 1959 due next year, with agricultural credits paid in 1960. Levy details to be set by the yet to be elected school board. township assessments will follow district boundaries for tax levies despite irregular shapes.
The discussion notes that if a township spans multiple school districts the mill levy will follow each district, based on taxable property valuation recorded at the courthouse. The reorganization plan seeks to bring more property into the tax base so school funds can be raised without overburdening current property owners. Also reported, the annual sisters reception at St James church featured new dining room chairs, a potluck supper, and card games.
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