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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1953
Page
3
Hybrid corn dealers are invited to exhibit on September 4 at Merrill. The Agricultural Days Committee will display farm products with all farm reductions. Interested parties should contact M. O. Nelson, exhibit chairman, at the Farmer's State Bank for more information.
Waggoner writes from Alamedi Park in Saltilla Mexico describing a lush green forest filled with tables and hundreds of locals enjoying cool weather. A Mexican music icon performs as the state library and statues of national heroes reflect strong patriotism among attendees.
An old style drug store ad touts T-4-L as a keratolytic fungicide for athlete's foot. It claims the tainted outer skin sloughs off to expose buried fungi and promises satisfaction within one hour with a money back guarantee. The ad ends with a store name Lovely Drug Store.
The observer notes bronze equestrian sculptures and an obelisk for Chepultepec students murdered by American soldiers. He recalls a flag, a self-sacrificing student, and a park lake. Nearby, children hawk goods while he labors at a sidewalk cafe with a escribiente and a history researcher, as music from his accordion fills the night.
The writer expresses optimism about forming friendships in foreign countries, noting the value of having allies in Latin America. They anticipate discussing the issue in an upcoming Spanish language article for the local paper, hoping to influence readers and improve U.S. standing.
The ladies of the John’s Lutheran church will hold a chicken supper on Thursday August 20 to benefit church programs. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
One hundred thirty nine polio cases were reported in Iowa as of August 4 1953, compared with 662 cases at the same time the previous year.
Mrs Amanda Eckert 93 longtime Woodbury County resident died at her daughter Hazel Mead’s home in Anthon on Wednesday morning Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in Anthon and she was buried in Graceland Park cemetery in Sioux City Survivors include son Willard Eckert of Merrill and two daughters both of Anthon
A quotation-style note asserts that true impact comes from inner resolve rather than bodily size, emphasizing courage and determination over physical stature as the decisive factor in confrontations.
The Melbourne P. T. A. hosted a farewell party Monday evening August 10 at the school for Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Reuter and family who are moving to Minnesota in the early fall. Neighbors and friends gathered to bid them goodbye.
Funeral services for Mass George Hodge 63 who died Tuesday at Sioux City hospital were held at 2 PM Saturday at the Christian church Pierson. Burial followed in Grand Meadow township cemetery Cherokee county. Born September 7 1889 Agenda Kaw he was father of Armon Hodge Merrill hardware dealer. Survivors include widower Maurice of Kingsley and son Diane formerly of Merrill now in Burband California.
Members of St Marys Guild and the Methodist W C S were guests of the Eadie Aid Society at St Johns Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon in the new social room in the basement. President Mrs Harold Johnson welcomed the visitors, led a brief business meeting, and the Society presented a program for the guests while Rev J G Brinkmann led the worship service.
An informative talk on church hymns highlighted their cross denominational bond with cited instances. Carlene Braune played piano pieces The Scarf Dance and The Beautiful Garden of Prayer. Janice Johnson read The Ten Little Christians. The Browns performed We are God's Life Sunbeams and The Dog in the Window. Edna Jensen gave The Ladies Aid. Miss Carlene, Mrs. Earl Baack, and Braine provided local numbers with accompanist. Roger Exston showed color film of a western trip to Washington state. Mrs. Vincent Schnepf and Mrs. Anna Brundstedt voiced thanks for the afternoon of fellowship. A seasonal lunch of ice cream, cake, and coffee with nut cups was served to about 120 guests.
A Sunday family picnic at South Sioux Park welcomed Sgt Larry Petersen and his wife from Montgomery Alabama on a 16 day furlough. About 50 relatives and friends attended before the Petersens began their Monday morning return to Maxwell Air Force Base where Larry has been stationed for the past two and a half years.
Funeral services for Frances Herzberg age 46 who died suddenly of a heart attack at her farm near Meinl were held Friday at 2 PM at St Paul Lutheran Church Johnson two. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survived by widower two sons Armand of Le Mars two brothers and two sisters, a lifelong Plymouth County resident.
Mrs Don Reilly and Mrs Merten Jessen hosted a Thursday surprise shower at Mrs Reillys country home for Mrs Jim Mertes. Guests enjoyed gifts and a tasty summer lunch after visiting.
Standings for the Glad Queen contest reported by Phyllis Arens and Laura Bock as of August 3 show 18 entrants. Names include Verda Tullis, Twila Thomason, Glenda Vanderloo, Carol Halwee, Joan Clarke, Audrey Blum, Carole Marienau, Margie Doane, Phylly Galven, Dorothy Hughes, Helen Delutri, Rae Becker, Janice Ruedy, Carene Braune, TaVon June, Audrey Boele, Shirley Whimp, Beverly June. Ballots are completed by Merrill merchants at 100 votes per $1.00 and voters are urged to pick their favorite candidate.
Merrill locals report Uncle C C Hauff hosts Jim Kilt from Stayton while Milt Atkinson family plans a Colorado Springs trip. Sophie Thompson marks her neighborly birthday party for J C Heisler. Milton Blecher and family from Santa Anna Calif visit old Merrill neighbors. C C Hauff attends Old Settler Day in Magnolia Town. Stevens Alien born to Donald and wife at Sacred Heart in Le Mars. Rev Charles Henry family attend Summer Assembly in Cedar Falls Iowa. Melbourne church to skip services August 9 and 16. Ted Obon of Arlington Texas visits grandparents Geo and Mrs Ruedy. Moll family arrives for visit.
A stream of local visitors and family happenings fills Merrill Le Mars notes. Guests include Mr and Mrs R A Berner, Miss Mantya Dandurand, and Mr and Mrs James Milton. Several trips to Lake Okoboji Rochester and Phoenix are mentioned along with weddings, reunions, and hospital updates for Barbara Walker and Michaling Simoni.
A Sunday August 2 gathering at Mrs. Kate Spies home honored Mr. and Mrs. Milton Blecher of Santa Ana California. Attendees included Mrs. Fern Sgies Dewey Bender Dwight Spies Bob Spies Doug Sioux City and Delia Spies. Also noted is a tribute to Senator Taft and a brief crop report for 1953 noting poor grain stands plagued by late planting a May freeze and June heat.
The report notes a long drought and mist caused light yields and lighter oat kernels, with a return to many oats under 32 pounds per bushel after years of higher weights. Recent visitors to Mrs. Theresa Kraus's home included Mrs. Frank Braband and several Brabands from Elgin, Neb, along with Mec and Mrs. Ray Laury, Warren, Nancy, and Marcie, plus Mrs. Tommy Shaver and Ronnie, Norma, and Shirley from Stour City.
The notice discusses crab grass killer options and sprinkler use, sowing alfalfa this fall, declining alfalfa seed prices, and prices for Blue Tag Ranger at 43c lb. It notes desire for clean Brome Seed, fall fertilizer plow under for corn, and fertilizer supplies including Am nitrate. Also covers hog price outlook, Good Morning hog and cattle pellets pricing, and a poem closing quote.
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