Merrill Notices and Social Roundup in Morningside
Merrill locals attend a family picnic at the Don Ames home in Morningside. Visits honor the Ames family of Gordon City Kansas returning from Minneapolis. Induction notices touch Roy Ryan after Creighton University training. Community updates span visitors, church, concerts, swims, and a new baby born at Sacred Heart Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Powell
Ellen Ames
Marcus
Don Ames
Morningside
Francis Ames
Mike
Mischel
Gordon City
Kans
Minneapolis
Minn
Don Butler
Jessie Powell
Sioux City
Roy Ryan
Jack Ryan
Creighton University
Omaha
le Mars
James Howes
Merrill
Louis Hauser
Howes
California
Don Coome
Jeff
New Morning Siouix City Journal Routes Established
Two new routes were created for the morning Sioux City Journal deliveries. A list of about 80 subscribers exists for the morning edition. The longtime carrier retires after 20 years. Bennie Luense takes the north quarter and Allen June the south, effective Sunday July 26. James Erpelding handles the Tribune afternoon edition with about 60 subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Bennie Luense
Town
Allen
James Erpelding
journal-Tribune
Anton Sartori Column Note Sparks Civic Exchange
A letter praises Anton Sartori for the Globe-Post column Ola Podunda and thanks him for a cited Merril Record. The writer defends Iowa highway safety amid rising cross country traffic and recalls the patrol’s cautionary slogan Be a careful driver the life you save may be your own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Sartori
Ola Podunda
Globe- Post
Anton
Ola Poduda
Iowa
Iowa Highway Safety Patrol
Iowa July traffic toll hits new high at 311 deaths
The article notes accidents are caused by careless drivers, not out of state proportion. Iowa’s July toll rose to 311 deaths by July 31, up slightly from the previous year. It mentions a forthcoming California Iowa picnic with Ola Podhi expected to provide a report on the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ola Podhidas
Legion Officers Elected at Am Legion Post 125 Meeting
Legion Post 125 elects new officers led by Commander Francis E Baker and Adjutant Don D Dickman. Officers include 1st vice Gordon Brodie, 2nd vice Clement Mertes, 3rd vice Floyd Hastman, and Set At Arms Abin Willer. Chaplin Ronald Thompson, Service Officer C J Vanderloo, Grove Keestrant Alartin Eberle elected to the board Ole Oleson Steve Mattas Merton L Jessen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Am
Legion Post
Francis E. Baker
Don D. Dickman
Gordon Brodie
Clement Mertes
Floyd Hastman
Abin Willer, Chaplin
Ronald Thompso
C. J. Vanderloo
Grove Keestrant
Alartin Eberle
Couples Club Hosts Potluck at Le Mars Park
The Couples Club met Sunday evening July 26 at the municipal park in Le Mars for a potluck supper attended by 32 members. A Wiener roast with all the trimmings delighted guests. Serving committee included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Honnold, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Warnock, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Weinheimer. A short business meeting and group singing followed.
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Missouri Valley
Clem Singer
Acrea
Elizabeth Tucker
le Mar
Sacred Heart Hospital
Mesdames RK
le Mars
C. Denaler
Denver
Cole
Frank Hoskins
Lone Treelow
Clem Sier
Chaboji
Matt Tene
St. Mary's Guild
Mes
Joe Strub
Othel Cord
Danbury
Florence Thompson
Thompson
Cord
Jim
Sioux City
Yellowstone Park
Jim Cord
Michael Seed Store
Montana
M. O. Nelson
Henry Dambrnk
Hattie Moany
Ruthven
Iowa
Mr. Nelson
Mr. Dambrink
Charles Honnold
Wayne Warnock
Ray Weinheimer
Birthday Supper for Harry Hurd Attended by Neighbors
A birthday supper honored Harry Hurd with a small gathering of neighbors and friends Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Claude and Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Galven and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Hurd of Bronson, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hurd and two granddaughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hurd
H. Cluad
Margaret
Floyd Galven
John Hurd
Bronson
Dean Hurd
Sie
Emmet Wilson
Merrill Ag Days Plans Underway for September 4 5
Plans for Merrill Ag Day are well underway with activities scheduled for September 4 and 5. The events will celebrate local agriculture with demonstrations, exhibits, and community gatherings highlighting regional farming and 4-H youth programs.
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Merrill
Darville and Stevenson Bride in Le Mars Ceremony
Miss Jean Darville a popular kindergarten teacher wed Donad O Stevenson on Saturday July 25 at Hildreth Memorial church Le Mars. After a short trip they will live in Sioux City for the summer before returning to Le Mars in fall. Guests from Merrill included Mr and Mrs Don Coonie Mr and Mrs Ira Johns and Mr and Mrs Eldon Oliver and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Darville
Donad O. Stevenson
Hildreth Memorial
le Mars
Sioux City
Merrill
Westmar
Don Coonie
Ira Johns
Eldon Oliver and Sons
July Rainfall Report at Metall Facility
Mrs. Louw Hauser reports 2.66 inches of rainfall for the Metall facility during the entire month of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louw Hauser
Metall
Merrill Foremen Firemen's Picnic at Lake Grove
The Merrill Foremen held their annual family picnic at Lake Grove on Sunday afternoon July 26. A large crowd enjoyed ample food and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Lake Grove
Core in storage sets nine year high for July 1
The record shows the largest July 1 core in storage on nine years of Unit records, according to a reliable source. This indicates an unusual peak in stored core material for mid-summer.
Northwest Iowa Rodeo Held in Moiie This August
The Northwest Iowa championship Rodeo is scheduled for August 9 at the Woodbury County Fairgrounds in Moiie LA, with sponsorship backing the event and details pending final confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Iowa
Moiie
Woodbury County Fair
Moville Rodeo at Tri-State Ropers Club Produces Big Event
Stock for the rodeo will be furnished by Bob Barnes of Cherokee Iowa. The show features all major rodeo events and runs Saturday August 8 with an afternoon performance and Sunday August 9. Many McIlwaine attend annually so plan now to attend the big rodeo at Moville. Remember the dates August 8 and 9. Have What You Want Most Sooner. Suse at the First National Bank in Le Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Ropers Club
Bob Barnes
Cherokee
Iowa
Moville
Suse
National Bank
le Mars
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Robert Taft
Nancy Ruedy
Phyl Kerseth
Sara Jane Hauff
Barbara
Dorothy Powell
Sharon
Kehrber
Havana
Hillsteads
Hallstead
Methodist Church
Camny
Indiana
Relaves
Don Dickman
Sions Falls
Dickman
Lawrence Martine
Carrol
High Point
Jay
Lake View
Martine
Fred Hamm
Lawrence
Hrn
Frenchy
Bert Martine
Olean
Harry Hancer
Ed Dvorak
R. Steffen
Lena Fuerstenberg
Wilmont
John Erpelding
K. C. Acrea
Choose -Sioux
Dca
Wiligen Ready
Hammer's Cafe
T-L
Tony
Iowa Micro-Midget Racing Association
Roert Carlson
Hill Ave
Inc
Merrill Community Club
Ole Oleson
Steve Mattas
Merton L. Jessen
Merrill Ag
Darville-Stevenson
WSCS
Ladies Aid Society
St. John’s Lutheran Church
W.S.C.5
Oscar Bakke
Phlox
LE Mars Nurseries
Weniga
Toreniy
Aresser
BUICK
Lemars, Iowa
Wewspai
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