Northwest Iowa towns build new gymnasiums since 1950
Le Mars weighs a $310000 bond for a public school gym as several northwest Iowa towns have completed or underway new gymnasium projects since 1950. Holstein Spencer Cherokee Rock Rapids Sioux Center each added modern facilities costing roughly $270000 to $450000 with two cross courts and seating ranging from 1800 to 3500, reflecting regional trend and shared planning insights.
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Le Mars
Iowa
Sioux City
Harvey N. Kluckhohn
Holstein
Spencer
Cherokee
Rock Rapids
Sioux Center
focal Board of Education
Spen
Cherokee minesium
Washington High School
gam
Goder
oux
Northwest gymnasivee
Alesch and Briggs announce upcoming Marcus wedding
Engagement announced for Colette Marie Alesch to Russell Euviard Briggs. The couple plans a 10:00 a.m. June 2 wedding at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus. Alesch is a nursing school graduate employed at the local hospital. Briggs attended Morningside College and served two years in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Alesch, Jr
Marcus
Iowa
Colette Marie Alesch
Russell Eu viard Briggs
L. E. Briggs
Sioux City
Holy Name
Catholic church
Miss Alesch
St Joseph Mercy school of nursing
Morningside college
army
Highway 75 Job Underway As $25,000 Contract Ties Up City
Workers began Saturday on a road widening project along Highway 75 within the city limits. A crane operated near Buds Super Value as crews dig a ditch and prepare ground on both sides for widening. Contractors continue building the Merrill bridge and the new bridge at the northern city limits of Le Mars on the same highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
highway commission
highway 75
Bud's Super Value
Merrill
iity
Le Murs
Suit results from crash in district court
Edward Leffler and his son Edward Jr sue Dudley Kool in district court for 25000 dollars plus costs for permanent injuries from a February 18 1956 crash on highway 75 near Hinton Kool allegedly rear ended the Leffler vehicle and was negligent for loss of control high speed and causing head back and body injuries requiring ongoing medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Leffler
Edward, Jr
Dudley Kool
Leffler
Hinton
Kool
Federal permits issued to fifty-four Plymouth bars
The federal government has licensed 54 Plymouth County bars to keep and sell hard liquor. Some licensees say they do not sell it, only hold liquor stamps to avoid federal raids. The list shows license purchase dates in July and August 1955 for various taverns and clubs across Merrill Le Mars Remsen Akron Hinton Struble and nearby communities.
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Plymouth county
Schuette
Walter EF
Midway Tavern & Cafe
Merrill
Iowa
Zeig
John T
John’s Tavern
Ovens
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Inc
Elk
Akron
Frerichs
Katheryn
Remsen
B. P.O. Elks
Central
Ave. SE
Le Mars
Rodrich
Henry
Victory Tavern
Hinton
Groetken
Henry W
South Side Tavern
Struble
Towa
Turnis
Mike
Mikes Place
Jorgensen
Roy R
Le Mars gym proposals compare well with regional facilities
Colleagues praised both projects and favor engaging both for future builds. Architect's preliminary drawings for Le Mars compare favorably in floor area with five other venues, with the Le Mars plan offering strong dressing and restroom facilities, ventilation, and storage advantages, while tying to a value-for-dollar assessment considering a new heating plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
Lewis
Spencer gym
Sioux Center
Spencer
Sioux City
Central
Morningside
mane
Stony Center
Look For Honest Deals Says Rogers
Rogers of the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce urges caution about out of town salesmen and quick deals tied to an OHO initiative. The Better Business Bureau warns homeowners may be bilked by fast talkers and notes only local firms participate, promising fair deals from familiar names.
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Roge” Rogers
Le Mars Chamber of Commerce
Better Business bureau
OQ. H. L
Operations Home Improvement
Mr. Rogers
Le Mars Hosts Quad City Spring Music Festival
On Wednesday May 2 Le Mars will host 300 plus young musicians from Cherokee Je ru Grove Storm Lake and Le Mars for the quad city spring music festival. About 125 Le Mars high school vocal and instrumental students join the event with high school bands and choruses from the participating communities. Tickets go on sale soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
Northwest Iowa
Cherokee
Jeu Grove
Storm Lake
Local Iowa taverns listed with dates and notices
A fragmented clipping lists numerous taverns and addresses in Le Mars Akron Brunsville Remsen and Hinton Iowa with dates from 1935 to 1956. It discusses raids for non display of federal liquor stamps and potential penalties including fines and prison time. The piece notes that licensed operators faced state and federal scrutiny and mentions legal arguments about stamps as admission of intent to sell liquor.
Le Mars WCTU Meeting on March 22 at Hahn Home
Two car loads of Le Mars WCTU members attended their regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Henry Hahn’s country home on March 22. President Mrs. Peter Honderd presided, devotions were led by Mrs. J D Tindell, and a program centered on enrichment for the life’s goal with Bible guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hahn
Peter Honderd
J. D. Tindell
Lewis Ervan
Florida
counry
Leo A. Hoegh
Mrs Nelson Seeks Early Trial In Nurse Aide Case
Edith Nelson anxious for swift hearing as Morse Hoorneman defense states second grand jury indictment relates to work as nurse companion and business adviser in the Alberta Deegan matter. Hoorneman argues prompt trial within this term of court with defense ready to meet indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse Hoorneman
Edith Nelson
Alberta Deegan
Hoormemin
Giel
Le Mars couple announce Shirley Warner engaged to Estill Lang
Mr and Mrs Harold Warner of Le Mars announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Shirley to Estill A Lang son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Lang also of Le Mars
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Harold Warner
Le Mars
Shirley
Estill A. Lang
som
Clarence Lang
To Be Speaker Tuesday Evening on Practical HIs Training
Dr Martin Simon from Highland Illinois will speak at Grace Lutheran Church on 2nd Avenue SE to discuss practical hints on his training. Sponsored by the Loch West Lutheran Laymen's League with Grace Lutheran Fellowship Society affiliated. Public invited to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Simon
Highland
Grace Lutheran chure
2nd Avenue
ont
Sed street
audienc
Chis
Simon
Loch West Lutheran Laymen’s League
Grace Lutheran Fellowship Society
Mrs Dan Zeig longtime Le Mars resident dies at 58
Mrs Dan Zeig 58 longtime Le Mars resident dies at her home 514 3rd Ave 5 E following a three year sickness She was born July 16 1898 in Plymouth County daughter of John and Amelia Becker She married Dan Zeig on February 14 1919 in Le Mars Funeral services 9 30 A M Wednesday April 18 at St James Catholic Church Le Mars with Father L J LaVelle officiating Burial Calvary Cemetery Wiltgen Luedtke Funeral Home in charge Friends may call after 7 P M Tuesday Survivors include her husband Dan one son Cloyd of Remsen one grandchild and two brothers John Becker Le Mars Henry Becker Spencer one sister Mrs Elizabeth Kounkel Alexandria S D Also preceding were two sisters Clara and Abullia and two brothers Casper and a stillborn twin Deceased was past president of St James Ladies Club and helped organize the F O E Auxiliary 1381 in Le Mars
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DN, Zeig
Le Mars
3rd Ave
Jesse Be
Plymouth county
John
Amelia Becker
OD. N
Dan) Zeig
St. Jamey Catholic church
Le Mary
L. J. LaVelle
Calvary cemetery
Wiltgen - Luedthe
Dan, Cloyd
Remsen
John Becker
Le Murs
Henry Becker
Spencer
Elizabeth Kounkel
Alexandria
Pink Cadillac Missing Near City Hall Recovered
Chuck Wiley located his pink Cadillac behind the Mayor s office this afternoon. Police officer Duane Terpenning said the car had been parked on Plymouth Street Sunday night with keys inside but would not start later. Wiley planned to reclaim the vehicle today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Wil
Duane Terpenning
Plymouth street
Jim Schelin Earns Eagle Scout at Court of Honor
Jim Schelin was honored at the Boy Scout Court of Honor for Troop 184 in the Central school activity room on an April date. The 14 year old earned the Eagle Scout award with Nelson Newendorp presenting the honor and praise for leadership and perseverance. Parents Mr and Mrs Carl Schelin attended as other scouts received Tenderfoot to First Class awards and merit badges. Joe Sheehan and Tom Gearke received the Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Sehelin
Nelson Newendorp
Jim
Mro
Carl Schelin
Arne Bommer
Norman Rogigher
Robo More
Nick Hirsh
Dick Wiltgen
Richard Besersa
Carl De Lang
Jerry finn
Tom VanderStoep
Tom Hoffman
Rob More
Gary Lang
Joe Meyer
he.r. Hagen
Tom Rohitson
John Kelly
Dick Dobbert
Pail Hunter
Dick Hagen
Robert Welly
Mike Adams
Walter Johnstil
Key Sehetin
Dennis Meridith
Chris Hagen
Bob Bomgairs
Bob Wells
Tom Veale
Phil Vanes Steep
Dick Johnston
Jerry Blakely
Joe Sheehan
Tom Clarke
Bill Whelan
Tom Gear
No 'Fast Ones' Taint Plymouth Area Sales Tactics
Le Mars Chamber of Commerce secretary Rogers said today that high pressure salesmen in Plymouth and nearby areas have faced growing skepticism from recent questionable deals. He offered to check doubtful transactions while Sheriff Schuler and County Attorney Sturges are expected to issue statements on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth colls
Rogers
Le Mars Chamber
Comerce
Frank Schuler
Win. Sturges
Engagement of Rose Mary Lehrerhart to Freddie Hunt
Mr and Mrs doe Lehrerhart of Sheldon announce the engagement of their daughter Rose Mary to Freddie Hunt son of Mr and Mrs Tony Him of Granville The wedding date has not been set.
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C. B. Plummer
Joan Alice Plummer
Robert Dean Trchirki
Ares
Chris Tschicki
Forest City
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Miss Plummer
Tschicki
doe Lehrerhart
Sheldon
Rose Mary
Freddie Hunt
Tony Him
Granville
Auction sale of August Ebrecht Estate house
The six room house at 327 2nd Ave. Le Mars was sold at public auction on Saturday April 14 to Melvin Singer for 4400 dollars. Auctioneers were Richards Auden and Adamy.
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August Ebrecht
2nd Ave
W. Le Mars
Melvin Singer
Richards, Auden and
Adamy
Specialist In Child Development Coming to Le Mars
Plymouth County Extension Service announces Buena Mockmore, extension specialist in child development and family relations, will visit Le Mars for a meeting on Tuesday April 17 at 8 p.m. in the junior high activity room. Last in a series of family living topics for the season, the open meeting invites the public. Those working with youth are encouraged to attend with Mrs. Mockmore highly recommended.
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Plymouth County Extension Service
Buena Mock- More
Le Mars
publi
Winter Returns With Temps Near Freezing Point
Le Mars reports a cold start to Sunday with temperatures around 32 degrees and a 28 degree low Sunday night after an all wind Saturday. A chilly Friday peaked at 73 degrees, with a light snow flurry noted today in Le Mars.
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Le Martians
Le Mars
Democratic Leader Sees Plymouth County Votes Unclear
Dr R J Joynt democratic county chairman on the Plymouth County 28 votes at the state convention. He declined to estimate how the unit rule will affect the outcome and said the caucus will follow the majority. Joynt noted casual talk favors Kefauver but offered no firm prediction.
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R. J. Joynt
Plymouth County
Des Moines
Silver Tea Invites Daughters at Briar Cliff College
Catholic Daughters of America invite members to a Silver Tea at Briar Cliff College in Sioux City on Sunday April 22 from 2 to 4. Proceeds benefit the college Library Fund. Attendees meet Sisters, tour glass room facilities, and enjoy a Briar Cliff student music program followed by coffee. Reservations with Mrs. Paul Hurd requested by Friday April 30.
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Briar Cliff College
Sioux City
Court Ave Maria
Catholic Daughters of America
Briar Cliff
Paul Hurd
Court Santa Maria
Accidents Damage Vehicle in Hinton Area Crash
Joe Goebel owner operator of a 1948 Chevrolet truck garaged in the incident on Friday the 13th. The crash occurred one mile south and six miles west of Hinton when Goebel approached a dead end and brake failure prevented stopping.
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Fansean Dewan
Joe Goebel
Hinton
Goebel
Rounkel He Rounkel services set for Brainard area
Arthur Rounkel Vottetal services announced for Arthur He Rounkel 63 of Brainard Mina. The service is planned for 2 00 pm on Wednesday in Brainard. He was born in Le Mars and was married to Winnie rhes. Survived by wife three sons George James and Indian and three daughters Kratee Mrs Faythe Drybureh at Mas Pearl Siewert Piainaak three brothers Mike of Peeds William John of Le Mars. He was preceded in death by two brothers George and Chiles and a sister Christine. Also notes Bessie C Anderson 73 died after six weeks illness resident of Kingsley. Jesse Schneider Hinton 72 showing improved condition after mild stroke Friday at Methodist hospital.
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Arthur He Rounkel
Brainard
Mina
Apu
Rounkel
horn
PRYS
Le Mars
Stanton township
Michael Hounkel
Winnie rhes
Neptune
George
Sous City
Tames
Kratee
Faythe Drybureh
Mas
Pearl Siewert
Piainaak
Mike
Peeds
Wiliam
John
he Mars
wees
Chiles
Christine
Aliss
Bessie C. Anderson
Kingsley
MIEAy Seais
Methodist hospital
Jesse Schneider
Hinton
LDC Plans for Albertson Plumbing and Heating Work
Plans and specifications for the Albertson plumbing and heating facilities were received last week and will be reviewed by LDC members with interest in that contract portion. New stockholders this week include Roland R. Bedell and George R. Mount.
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Albertson
LDC
Roland R. Bedell
George R. Mount
Mrs Joseph Easton 84 Merrill native dies in Elma Washington
Mrs Joseph Easton 84 long time Merrill resident died Wednesday in Elma Washington where she had lived the past few years She was born January 26 1857 on the Isle of Mann England came to Plymouth County as an infant and lived there until 1931 when she and her husband moved to British Columbia Her husband died last October Survivors include three sons Elvin of St Washington Roger of Westfield and James of Merrill Four daughters Mrs Charles Howes of Elma Washington Mrs James Tucker of Hoquiam Washington Mrs William Schneider of Akron and Mrs Eldon Lake of Merrill Funeral services are scheduled for today Monday at 2 00 p m at the First Methodist Church Merrill Rev Marlin Whitmer officiating Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery Merrill Pallbearers Milton Schneider Donald Lake Stanley Lat Richard Anderson Joseph Easton and Darrell Easton
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Merrill
Joseph Easton
Elma
Washington
Isle of Mann
Enghkind
Plymouth County
British, Columbia
Elvin
St. Washington
Roger
Westfield
James
Charles Howes
James Tucker Hoquiam
William Schneider
Akron
Eldon Lake
First Methodist church
Marlin Whitmer
Hillside Cemetery
Merril
Milton Schneider
Donald Lake
Stanley Lat
Richard Anderson
Darrell Easton
LeMars Nur sery Gives Out Prizes
LeMars Nurseries held a grand spring opening attracting hundreds of coupon winners from Le Mars and nearby areas. Door prizes were awarded to residents including Mrs. A W Hansen Remsen for Chinese Juniper and Mrs. George Ruedy Merrill for Canary Juniper amid a festive turnout and thanks from owners Mr and Mrs Bechtle.
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Le Mars Nurseries
Grover Bechfle
Le Martians
Bechile
A. W. Hansen
Remsen
George Ruedy
Merrill
Conrad Dickman
Le Mars
Ray Carey
Marcus
Arthur Vita
Pete Moeller
Iseton
Jacob Moss
Hull
Ken Treinen
Avenue
S. E
Ted Willer
Akron
Bechtle
Rest Assured play by Union Consol. Senior Class
The Union Consolidated School senior class presents REST ASSURED by Donald Payton at 8:00 PM on Friday April 20. Cast includes Mr. Morlock, Mrs. Morlock, Mary, Jessica, Joe Lanconi, and others. Also notes a card of thanks from the Ruhland couple and local notices about Catholic Daughters and store ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Confelorated School
Donald Payton
Mr. Morlock
Richard Pencil
Morlock
Martyn Pyres
Mary
ditcher
Ray Parks
Jessica
diugh
Manilya Sitvmann
Mildred
Dorothy Pendt
Joe Lanconi
Larry Dawson
Luigi
Nicky Eyres
Lucifer
downs Bulow
Harold Thompson
Miss Aher
Matlack
si Darlene Schutipely
George Plew
Edward Andersen
Sehmulv
Bette Bainbridge
Dr. Brown
Ronald Fytes
Mr. Black
Alvern Lapora
Cockney
Wayne Kappler
Vivieko
Betty Lehner
Vagifer
Fuward Singer
Building slump, taxes threaten home builders in Le Mars
The building industry faces a downturn as private home construction slows and tax burdens rise. Prospective Le Mars builders fret over payments plus interest and taxes, while public bond programs shift tax pressure onto citizens. The Globe-Post delayed plans awaiting tax clarity, signaling a cautious era as bond money dwindles and tax costs loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
The
Globe-Post
Hospital Notices From Sacred Heart And Hawarden Beds
Bulleted hospital notices list numerous admissions and discharges at Sacred Heart in Le Mars Hawarden hospital births in Hawarden Kingsley Remsen and Sioux City destinations. Individuals include Melvin Kanage Le Mars dismissed. Mrs Hugo Wellnitz Ireton admitted. Ray Tritz Remsen admitted. multiple births to local families on April 7 13 14 15. Gary Libidus Sioux Center admitted. Ray Trafford Le Mars and William Plenci Kingsley admitted. Tape Hirsch Ray Tritz discharged. John Kooi stra Hawarden born April 7. Odell Schlichte Remsen daughter April 14. Jerome Roder Remsen daughter April 14. John Harpenau Remsen admitted April 15. Mrs Watson Reeves Le Mars discharged. Jack Watry Le Mars discharged. Michael 4 year old son Bob Kelly Le Mars admitted April 16. Maylin Johnson Alcester son April 13. Dwight Wetrosky Hawarden daughter April 13. Milo Eggen Alcester son April 14. Norman Barker Ireton son April 15. Kenneth Kiffen Hawarden daughter April 15. Anne Nanninga N W dismissed. Richard Laddusaw Renwen son born. Carlo LeMoine Kingsley daughter born at St Joseph Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Kanage
Le Mars
Sacred Heart hospital
Hugo Wellnitz
Ireton
Ray Tritz
Dick Mulder
Hawarden
daugher
John Kooistra
Gary Libidus
Sioux Center
Maylin Johnson
Alcester
Hawarden hospital
Dwight Wetrosky
Milo Eggen
Norman Barker
Kenneth Kiffen
Anne Nanninga
125th street
N. WW
Richard * Laddusaw
Renwen
Carlo LeMoine
Kingsley
St. Joseph's hospital
Sioux City
Eisenhower veto decision prompts party clash at farm bill
Ike faces pressure as politicians debate a potential veto on the farm bill. The scene includes Governor Leo Hough and Republican State Pearson opposing Taft sentiment as party factions push to control the convention delegation. Also noted are local ads for spring sales at Ev & Maries' Shop and home improvement showcases at Le Mars show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower soul
Eisenhower council
Leo Hough
Turner
Pearson
Ike
Ev & Maries
Timmins
Le Mars
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astras
Siours Center
Le Mars citims
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chitect
Harold Spitenagel
Siour sae
De Mars
Kluckhohn
Peer Moun
Plymouth Co
Gev
Loretta
Michalosky
Frank
Derby
Branch
Clarence R
1st Ave. S. E. Le Mars
Smith
Robert F
Barthole
Jack P
lows
Vande-Steeg Lane
Lanes Tavern
Plymouth N. W
Vv. FL. W. Club
Waterbury
Myron W
Bruns
William H
Mignae
Brunsville
Johnson
Enoch
HiWay
Clara
Baldwin
Roy C
Blackie
American Legion Trust of
Walmer
Plymouth St. S. W
Kelly
Vincent J. Kelly
American Legion Nash
2nd St
Kingsley. lows
Walter H
Craig
Gengler
Milton
The Hub
Central Ave
Jackson
Archie A
Wune
4th Ave
N. E
Tawa
Hauck
Adolph
Jows
Weber
Herbert J. Herbs
Plymouth St
Vanderheen
Gilbert
Lowa
Leslie J
Hennie’s Tavern
N. W
Harms
Henry G
Hank's Place
Schwarz
Kenneth
R. R
Jowas Waldschmitt
John V
Central T
Calloon
Dena & Herman
Dena
Nas
Fiedler
Ray
Ray's Tavern
Bernard, Phillip
DBA
Montagne
Recreation Parlor
Schmidt
Win
Fo & Marlowe
Hutin Chua
Hutton Tavern
nng
Federal Step
gES hive
Denison
Venoscar
federal penitentiary
Tanele Sim
WCTU
Dan Zeig
Jim Schelin
Eagle Scout
Estes
Arthur Rounkel
Jos. Easton
LeMars Nursery
Union Consol
Mir
James Ruhland
hy Catholic Divghiens
America
Ex & Maries
Fx & Maries
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