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Le Mars Globe Post

Location

Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1957

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Neighbors Help Bale 15 Acres of Alfalfa Near Brunsville

Friends of the Leonard Hauschild family gathered Friday at the farm one mile east and two miles north of Brunsville to bale fifteen acres of alfalfa. The work followed the loss of their son Larry, with a lunch served by local ladies. A Globe-Post photographer captured a picture of both the ladies and the men for publication.

Leonard Hauschild Brunsville Hauschilds Larry Le Mars Jack Willer Norman Heeren Arlan Hereen Donald Baack Charlene Plueger Hauschild Minnie Von Hagel John Von Hagel Ernest Plueger Bud’s Le Murs Henry Ahrendt Bud Brunken Charles Willer Henry Jelken Alwin Willer Fred Schmidt Albert Kleihauer Otto Kleihauer Carl Renken Ott Osterbuhr Charlie Plueger Jack Borchers Vernon Renken Carl Ahrendt Alvin Heeren Clarence Plueger Henry Kleihauer Paul Ahrendt Harry Jules Harry Hawkins Globe-Post

Remsen Girl Badly Hurt In An Accident

Six year old Dana Schumacher of Remsen sustained a skull fracture concussion punctured ear drum and multiple bruises after running into a moving truck while playing with brothers and neighborhood children. She showed marked improvement and was described as good at Sacred Heart hospital. The driver Ed Jaminar stopped and assisted, with the girl later transported by doctors George and Christensen.

Dana Schumacher Dan Schumacher Remsen Sacred Heart hospital F. DO. Christensen Remsen Bell Enterprise fits girls Christensen Jana Schumacher Ed Jaminel George and Bob Schumacher Chenoweth-Kein Des Moines

Lawrence Jessen Jessen of Merrill Dies at 68

Lawrence Myron Jessen of Merrill died at home August 3 1957 after a heart attack. Born June 22 1888 in Joel Illinois he lived in Merrill 46 years. He married Emma Karl in Sioux City May 15 1920 and was a longtime member of St Johns Lutheran Church and the American Legion. He served as secretary treasurer of the church for 25 years and worked as a rural mail carrier. Funeral at St Johns Merrill August 7 with Rev J M Rohde officiating, burial in Hillside Cemetery. Survivors: wife Emma son Myron of Pittsburg three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents and brother Elmer.

querrill Lawrence Myron Jessen Merrill Mr. Jessen Joel llinois Merrll united immar Emma Karli Sioux City Peter Jessen Fanny Niver Jessen st. Johns Lutheran church Brotherhood Rural American Olsen-Halweg Post Mensill Emma Myron Pittsburg Elmer

June Weddings Popular Through Roman Tradition

June was seen as the most auspicious month for marriage by Romans, with full moon days or sun and moon conjunctions favored. May was avoided due to unlucky spirits, while Lent restricted festive celebrations from March to Easter. Across the Middle Ages superstitions lingered, delaying unions until June.

Couple Receives Marriage Licenses in Le Mars

Cassleton North Dakota resident Robert Le Roy Alderman and Nellie Hull of Akron join Gamaliel D. Phillips of Sioux City and Florence Ruth Papriz of Akron in obtaining marriage licenses at the Le Mars clerk’s office last week.

Robert Le Roy Alderman Casselton North Dakota Nellie Hull Akron Gamaliel D. Phillips Sioux City Florence Ruth Papriz Le Mars

Girl Scout Leader Training Offered Free in Local Areas

Three leadership training sessions for women to become Girl Scout and Brownie leaders will be conducted by Sioux Trails Area council. Sessions run August 7, 14, and 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Franklin grade school Le Mars with an outdoor final at Le Mars New Deal Park. Open to future leaders. no registration fee.

Le Mars Sheldon Hull Sioux Trails Area Girl Scout council Franklin grade school Le Mars New Deal Park

Funeral services for George W. Sullivan observed in Le Mars

George W. Sullivan 88 died after a two year illness at Sacred Heart hospital Le Mars. Services were at St. James Catholic Church Le Mars with Rev. Father Cecil Friedman. Rosary 8 p.m. at Wiligen Luedtke funeral home. Burial Calvary Cemetery. Born June 7 1869 in Ottawa Hillin ei moved to Granville then Le Mars. Survived by daughters Vivian Rolfes Sioux City and Leo Guntren Le Mars. sister Mayme Kennedy Fort Dodge. four grandchildren seven great grandchildren.

George W. Sullivan Sacred Heart hospital Le Mars St. James Catholic church Cecil Friedman Wiligen-Luedtke Calvary cemetery Mr. Sullivan Ottawa Hlinei Granville Iowa Ovens and Merrill Sullivan Mary Ellen Delaney Tacy Cora Flaherriy Anna Abbot Frank Henry James

Guest Speaker Dr Anne H Carlsen to Open Iowa Lutheran Meet

Dr Anne H Carlsen superintendent of The Crippled Children's School in Jamestown North Dakota will headline the opening session of the Women’s Missionary Federation Convention for the Iowa District American Lutheran Church on Tuesday afternoon August 13 at Wartburg College Waverly Carlsen born in Grantsburg Wisconsin faced multiple handicaps and advanced through public school high school and college earning a Master’s and in 1949 a PhD before leading the Jamestown institution and teaching at Fargo and Jamestown.

Anne H. Carlsen Cripped Children’s Jamestown North Dakota Women’s Missionary Federation Iowa American Lutheran Church Wartburg, College Waverly Carlsen Grantsburg Wisconsin St. Paul Luther Academy University of Minnesota State Cologe of Greeley Colorado Crippled Children’s School Fargo

Hay Tossed By A Whirlwind At Von Hagel Farm

Neighbors gathered Friday morning at the Von Hagel farm when John fell ill from heat and dehydration. The windrowed hay showed a single swirl where a whirly wind or small tornado appeared to have tossed it, as electrical displays were seen nearby the night before.

Joan Gerd Von Hagel Von Hagel John

Secret Plymouth county ASC picks candidate for office

The Plymouth county ASC committee selected a man for office manager and sent his name to Des Moines for state confirmation. Local staff do not know his identity and were told to keep the name secret until approval. Six applicants were considered.

new Plymouth county ASC Des Moines stae

Births At Sacred Heart Hospital August 3 4 and 1

A series of birth announcements recorded from Sacred Heart hospital and area facilities. Names include Edwin and unknown Meyer Ireton. Ernest Meyer and family Grandparents. Gerald Grager Remsen. Lyle Treinen Remsen. Donald Berkenpas Le Mars. Jack Watry Le Mars as parent. Elmer Beckman Granville. Virgil Hagert Hinlon with August dates noted for newborns.

Edwin Meyer Ireton Sacred Heart hospital Ernest Meyer bor Gerald Grager Remsen Lyle Treinen Donald Berkenpas Le Mars Sioux Center hospital Jack Watry Elmer Beckman Granville Virgil Hagert Hin lon Sacred Herrt hospital

Newman Hindman wedding at Immaculate Conception

Miss Phyllis Newman and Donald Hindman exchanged vows August 3 at Immaculate Conception Church in Sion City. Rev James McFadden officiated at 2 30 p m. The couple, both with Merrill and Sioux City connections, will reside at 1008 Nebraska Street in Siena City. A reception for 100 followed at the couple’s home.

Merrill Phyllis Newman Donald Hindman Immaculate Conception church Sion City James McFadden AL Muller Charles Hindman Palmer Ave Marilyn Newman Sioux City Milford Paul bestman Kenneth Newman Warren Fortis Paul 2nd Ave Ariene Newman Ray Tentinger Walter Smit Shirley Newman William Kersey Tuscon Arizzona Bernice Newman Mitford Paul Martin Hildreth American Optical Company Nebraska Street Siena City

Weather Summary From KLEM Station in August Records

Weather officials at radio KLEM report August highs of 98 on the first, 95 on the second, 90 on the third and 76 on the fourth with rainfall of .25 inch on the second and .20 inch on the third. Last night’s low reached 52, a possible August record low. The piece notes early frosts possible in September, but more hot days are expected.

radio KLEM

Akro n man Lester W Hyle dies after heart attack

Lester W Hyle 52 a lifelong Akron resident in the truck hauling business died from a heart attack Saturday at his Akron home. Born Sept 15 1904 he is survived by his widow a daughter and several relatives including residents of Portland Ore Aleater S D Sioux City and Lincoln. Funeral services set for 10 am Tuesday at Emanuel Lutheran Church Akron with Rev David Roy officiating and burial in Akron Cemetery under Ros sow Funeral Home guidance.

Akron Lester W. Hyle Hyle Wilma Lois Rosse o Portland Ore Wilma Smith Aleater S. D Velda Cosgrofe Lincoln Janet Grimsley Sioux City

Akron Youths At Music Camp Shine In Verdicts

Three Akron youths Charles Gant Carol Brown and Patty Borchers joined 174 attendees at the sixth annual High School Music Camp at the University of South Dakota June 16 to 23. They performed in the Grand Concert at Slagle Auditorium as part of choral and band programs. Charles Gant and Kay Myron earned Two Berks Scholarships worth 1000 each from auditions June 20. Charles has attended Vermillion camp four years while Brown and Borchers joined for the first time. Sandra Tucker also participated in the Vermillion scholarship auditions. Charles Gant is a nephew of Mrs Gander of Le Mars.

Akron Charles Gant Carol Brown Patty Borchers University of South Dakota Slagle Auditorium University Kay Myron Vermillion Berks Charles Miss Myron Brown Borchers Ak fron Sandra Tucker Me Gander Le Mars

Le Mars Chamber stag party features golf tourney

The Le Mars Chamber of Commerce hosts a stag party at the City Country Club on Monday August 1 with a 5:00 p.m. golf tournament. Entry fees are fifty cents. prizes funded by fees. A smorgasbord lunch runs from 6:00 p.m. with a menu including baked meatloaf potato salad garlic bread sliced tomatoes tossed salad baked beans coffee and cold drinks. Wade Woodke is house chairman and John Vollmar chairs ticket sales. All men over 21 are invited. admission and all food cost one dollar. Come early stay late eat drink and have fun brought by the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce.

Kete'son Bud Brockman Wade Woodke house John Vollmar Le Mars Chamber of Commerce

Le Mars Band Concert at Foster Park August 7 1957

Le Mars Municipal Band presents a program featuring Foster Park performances and selections by King Fulton Yoder and others. Possible Walmer Post Drum & Bugle Corps appearance noted with an 8 PM show before radio updates on KLEM.

Le Mars Foster Park Nora F. Vail America H. Carey Barnum & Bailey Earl King Fulton Valse Ancliffe Smith Walmer Post Drum & Bugle Corps KLEM

California visitors fear Iowa storms more than quakes

Frank Schmidt and relatives visiting Grant Township, Iowa, warn that a raging Iowa thunderstorm is scarier than California earthquakes. They describe lightning slicing through clouds and say an earthquake can be endured if one stays on their feet, but lightning would be fatal.

Frank Schmidt Ole Plueger California Grant Township Iowa eveen

New Cars Clarence Cowan Le Mars Ford

Automobile listings show dealers including Clarence Cowan Le Mars Ford Marvin Belford Kingsley Chevrolet Martin Johnson Craig Ford Rev Donald Schmidt Craig Plymouth Roman Galles Kingsley Ford Don Arndt Hinton Olds Kinney Reiser Le Mars Studebaker LaVerle Bohlken Le Mars Rambler Joseph Brennan Le Mars Ford Ernest Beitel Spacher Stuble Pontiac with multiple brands and locations in a local dealer directory.

Clarence Cowan Le Mars Ford Marvin Belford Kingsley Chevrolet Martin Johnson Craig Donald Schmidt Plymouth Roman Galles Don Arndt Hinton Oldsmobie Kinney Reiser Studebaker LaVerle Bohlken Rambler Joseph Brennan Ernest Beitelspacher Stuble Pontiac

Le Mars Social Notes Recaps Local Meetings

The Missionary Society of Catholic Women met at Mrs. Anton Puskett’s home with Mrs. Cecil Walsh as co host. A luncheon followed an afternoon of sewing mission projects. The Study Club of St James Catholic church gathered at Mrs. O M Kelly’s home with Rosemary Sartori presiding and Lily Storrs leading the study. Mrs. James McNally of Treton hosted friends for coffee at her mother Mrs. W Ham Cowleas’s home, a courtesy to Mrs Kay Ostergard of Arlington Virginia.

Missionary Society of Catholic Women Anton Puskett Cecil Walsh St. James Catholic church O. M. Kelly Rosemary Sartori Lily Storrs James McNally reton Iowa W Ham Cowleas Kay Ostergard Arlington Virgina

Opperud and Pitts Wedding in Minneapolis Chapel

Miss Maxine Opperud of Minneapolis and Carter A. Pitts of Le Mars were wed in a 4:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday July 27 at Central Lutheran church Minneapolis. Rev R A Gornitzka officiated before family guests with a reception for 45 afterward. The couple will reside at 220 2nd Ave SE Le Mars after a wedding trip through Wisconsin, Northern Minnesota and Canada.

Central Lutheran church Minneapolis Maxine Opperud Sam Haron Wichita, Kun Carter A. Pitts C.WW. Pitts Le Mars R.A. Gornitzka coupes Phyllis Anderson Glenn Gulsvig Chun Pits Le Mary Malcom Brodic Akron Brett Taylor Manikato Mion Baron Pitts Carol Pitts Chicago Raymond Gusvig C. QO. Thompson Cleo Larson Marjorie Simonsen Merrill Robert Watters Oregon State college University of Minnesota Phroteres Pi Lambda Thesssciores Pitt Le Mars high school Gisanell college State University of Town Sigma Detta Chi fieternay Le Mars Sentinel aml Hoyd Valley Farmers News Wisconsin Minnesota Canada 2nd Ave

Local Families Increase in Plymouth County Income Brackets

Nationwide study shows Plymouth County now has a larger share of families earning 4000 dollars yearly or more and a smaller share in lower brackets. 42.6 percent of local families report incomes over 4000 after tax, driving greater buying power and fueling retail growth.

Globe Post NEW YORK Plymouth County

Gilmore Builds New 50000-Bushel Warehouse North of Park Road

Gail Gilmore of Farmer's Grain Co begins a 40 by 100 foot warehouse project along Goose Creek just north of his existing facility on the New Deal Park road. The concrete floored, wood sided, steel roofed structure mirrors the older building and will store bumper corn, aiming for completion in about two weeks.

Gail Gilmore Farmer's Grain Company goose creek New Deal Park Gilmore

Mrs Clara Knowes Cathcart Dies at 84 in Kingsley

Funeral services for Mrs Clara Knowes Cathcart 84 longtime Kingsley resident who died Wednesday at a Sioux City hospital after a long illness were held Friday at the Congregational church Kingsley. Rev Vernon Power officiated burial was in Kingsley cemetery. Born June 30 1873 in Port Byron New York she lived in Kingsley 1883 1918 1943 and until illness Survivors include two daughters Mrs Richard Dougherty Austin Minnesota and Mrs Vincent Maszii Morton Grove Illinois eight brothers and sisters seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Clara Knowes Cathcart Kingsley Sioux City HW aan Congregational church Vernon Power the Brethren Kingsly cemetery Dickison Richard Doughtery Austin

Mrs Nona Kehrberg Dies In Sheldon Hospital

Mrs Nona Kehrberg born March 23 1875 at Le Mars Iowa married to Frank Kehrberg August 24 1894. She lived in Sheldon and is survived by a son R E Kehrberg four grandchildren and a great grandchild. She belonged to Congregational church and was a charter member of the American Legion auxiliary in Sheldon. Funeral at 230 p m Monday at Vander Ploeg funeral home Rev Paul Jackson Peterson Iowa will officiate burial in East Lawn Cemetery Sheldon.

Nona Kehrberg Sheldon Kehrberg Le Mars fa Frank Kehrberg R. E. Kehrrberg Vander Ploeg funeral home Paul Jackson Peterson, fa Fast Lawn cemetery

Gatzke and Mitchells United in Remsen Church Rite

Gatzke daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Gatzke of rural Le Mars and Ervin Mitchell of St James Missouri son of Mr and Mrs Lewes Mitchell were united in marriage on August 1957 at Saint Pauly Evangelical Lutheran church in Remsen at 7:00 p.m. The couple will reside in Sioux City at 916 West 6th St. The bride works at Methodist hospital and the groom at Goodrich Tire Company.

Mes Marialuce Gatzke Oscar Gatzke Le Mars Ervin Mitchell St. James Missouri Lewes Mitchell Saint Pauly Evangelical Lutheran church Remsen Sioux City West 6th St Methodist hospital Goodrith Tire Company

Readers Letters: Arthritis Foundation Gift in Memory of Mrs Willey

The Cameron family received an engraved card from the Southern California Chapter of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation acknowledging a Stop Arthritis Fund gift in memory of Mrs Joan E Willey. She was killed in a California car crash and had served as group president. Mae Cameron, Joann’s mother, was injured in the same accident. The family had lived near Le Mars before moving to California years ago.

Cameron Souther California Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Stop Arthritis Southern California Arthritis & Rheumatism Foundation Stop Arthritis Fund Joan E. Willey Le Mars Kingsley Union township Iowa Willey California Mae Cameron Joann

Intersection crash reports from 4th St and 4th Ave N

Police court notes an August 2 crash at 3 30 PM as Shirlean Borchess in a 1951 Nash traveled north and Edward Quinn in a 1936 Oldsmobile westbound collided at the intersection in Spencer. Damages were to the Nash left front and the other car left front fender. Mayor's court fined William Deverigs, Willard Marion, and Muabel Brown seven dollars fifty each for stop sign violations.

4th St 4th Ave. N. E Shirlean Borchess Nash Edward Quinn Quinn Spencer William Deverigs Willard Marion Muabel Brown

Frank Woll obituary from Merrill area

Frank Woll of Johnson Township near Merrill died Sunday August 4 after a two week illness at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born April 4 1871 in Germany he came to the United States at age nine and farmed since 1899. He married Louisa Guedert February 26 1889 at Ellendale. Funeral 9 am Wednesday August 7 at St Joseph's Church Ellendale with Father Card officiating. burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include son John Woll of Merrill two daughters Mrs J Henry Lucken Akron and Mrs Frances Burke Jefferson SD one grandson Leo Woll of Merrill and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Louise and two daughters Cleo and Josephine. Friends may call at Wigsten Luedthe Funeral Home until service time with rosary recited Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Frank Woll Johnson Township Merrill Sacred Heart Hospital Mr. Woll Germany Louisa Guedert Ellendale aim Joseph's Church Flendale Lloyd Card pax

Roasting Ears and Meat Prices Stir Le Mars Markets

Between reports corn is now more available with farmers and vendors easing shortages. The piece discusses bacon prices at 89 cents a pound, packer and union tensions, and a boycott against Glaser’s products aimed at breaking meat trust grip while benefiting farmers and consumers.

Gaser’s Glaser boycote meat trusts middle west packers union meat trust

Funeral services held for Mrs Rosa Witt in Remsen

Mrs. Rosa H Hansen Witt, 71, a Remsen area resident, died after a two year illness. Funeral held at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran church Remsen with Rev. Paul Weubben officiating. Burial in Remsen city cemetery. Survived by daughter Irma Witt of LeMars, son Glenn of LeMars, sister Mrs Emma Brugmann, brothers Johan Hansen Lewiston Idaho William Hansen and Charles Hansen, and grandchildren Pamela and Patricia. Mrs. R L Walsh and children visited prior at Cronin home in Niawspa.

Rosa H. Witt Jelong daugfry Irma Witt Le Mars Glenn Emma _Brugmann Johan Hansen Lewiston Idaho William Hansen Charles Hansen Granville R. L. Walsh Douglas Pamela Patricia Dan Cronin

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