09 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
1
Kohler declares the Soil Bank Program will destroy the small farmer within a year or two as banks and creditors tighten and chances to survive winter shrink. He stresses independent stance, criticizes administration, and warns that many farmers will be left with nothing to live on or plant next year.
A letter to the Remsen Beil Enterprise accuses township committees of manipulating soil bank figures to shift payments from poorer to wealthier farmers. The writer outlines how evaluators used a misapplied 50 bushel average and inflated scores to produce higher dollar sums, warns readers not to attack committees, and proposes dividing townships into twenty four units to stabilize payouts. The piece urges discussion and reform rather than blame.
The Globe-Post asserts all pages carry important news and fresh stories not clipped from other papers. It notes readers often miss inside-page items and promises coverage remains authoritative, with continued stories appearing in other papers weeks later.
The speaker reflects on how defending paper and press freedom can win both allies and adversaries. In two days, the experience feels richer in social consequence than centuries of quiet endurance, highlighting personal cost and principle through a single quoted remark by Herb Kohler.
Plymouth county farmers should start receiving soil bank payments around August 27 with grazing approved through August 31 1956. A total of 2486 agreements were signed, corn reserve reaches 95647 acres, and the county will distribute about 4 029 278 80 dollars including 487 for wheat. Farmers seek grazing extensions but no word on extension from state office.
Fines in Mayors Court this week include Robert Weislogel Ed Questoss Don G Seens William Hille Dave Rowley and H L Karner all cited for stop sign violations. Each was fined amounts ranging from seven dollars to seven fifty with most set at seven fifty.
A 14 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Hoffman Sr of Westfield died after the father’s tractor struck her as she played in the farm yard. The tragedy occurred around noon and the child was taken to Akron hospital where she died. The name Mary Lee was later released by officials. The father’s account described looking down to find his daughter beneath the tractor. The body was taken to Lewis Funeral Home in Akron.
Proponents of Friday night shopping claim victory after state tax commission data show Le Mars leading in business gains over a year earlier. The first quarter figures to March 30, 1956 place Le Mars fourth among seven northwest Iowa towns 3,000 plus, while nearby Sheldon declines. Remsen Akron Kingsley Sioux Center also show losses, prompting local business leaders to credit extended hours and improved efficiency for drawing customers.
Funeral services for Maude Whitney 77 were held Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Treton after a long illness. Burial followed in Treton cemetery. Surviving daughters Core Whitney of Seattle and Sis Ehlers of Treton, plus a stepbrother and stepsister.
The Globe-Post continues its policy of printing the tower premium lists for the 4H and Ag fair in Le Mars on August 20 to 22. The list, already printed by The Globe-Post, is being copied by other papers. It appears on page 3 of the August 6 issue, showcasing the paper’s motto Right and Fairly.
After talks with bus lines rail road and airline firms and contacting hoteliers and restaurateurs estimates place the cost at eight thousand dollars to send the Le Mais Drum and Bugle Corps to Los Angeles. The Dino A Bugle Corps asks for voluntary contributions only. A Sioux City State Legion Convention resolution urged each Legion member ain
Engaged Mia Miller and Mrs. Arthur C Miller of Hinton announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Joan Shinley to Gene Nugent son of Mr and Mrs Charley Nugent of Sioux City The couple will wed September 6 at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux City Mrs J Frank Sewett spent the weekend in Minneapolis visiting in the home of her aunt Mrs Raoul Koehler and her daughters Masses Erna and Esther Koehler
The text notes that the Prom Corps in the State has been working to send a musical organization to a National Legion convention. It argues such money would not aid Walmart Post Prom and Bugle Corps because the plan would not take effect until the next year.
The Walmer Post Drum and Bugle Corps from Le Mars was crowned 1956 Iowa State Champion at Public School Station Field after a months long practice effort by 27 members plus a 5 member Color Guard and 2 instructors. The group formed in under four years, faced early setbacks in 1954 but improved to place third at Cedar Rapids then won in Sioux City Monday evening. Plans are underway to enter the National Contest in Los Angeles with the corps poised for a third national appearance.
Bob Kelly county treasurer conducted research into automobile registration files to identify wagons and cars manufactured during the war era and when they were discontinued. Dating to 1920, 116 distinct models were on the market with many companies lasting only a few years before folding. The list names makers such as Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chandler Chevrolet and others with dates spanning early to mid 1920s.
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