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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1953
Page
7
The Globe Post announces it can handle a full volume of job printing after Vacation Week. It promotes bidding on large, long-run jobs on fine paper with expert press work and notes a new Buam folding machine that makes machine folding cheaper and more reliable.
Sealed proposals for the construction of an addition to the County Home for Plymouth County at Le Mars Iowa will be received by the County Auditor L A Ludwig at Le Mars up to 2 00 p m on August 17 1953. Documents may be obtained without deposit from Architect William Beutler Sioux City and the County Auditor's office Le Mars. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check of at least 5 percent of the bid payable to the Plymouth County Treasurer. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any bid. Bidder may not withdraw for ten days after closing.
On July 27 1953 the District Court of Plymouth County Iowa appointed Mary Harpenau as Executrix for the estate of Joseph Harpenau deceased. All debts must be paid to the executrix and all claims presented to the court for allowance. Attorney James P Kelley listed for the estate. Published in Le Mars Global Post July 27 August 3 and 10 1953.
The note lists a contact from Austine to William W. Flewell ing with a 425 91 44 dialing instruction and a $1.00 fee or charge.
FHA girls will serve a plate luncheon at the county fairgrounds during August 17 to 19. Each serving costs 7Sea plate with start times around 1 30 pm. Menu listings include meat loaf with scalloped potatoes and cabbage on Monday, cold cuts on Tuesday, and Swedish meatballs on Wednesday, with bread, butter, desserts, and drinks.
The Hancock Hummingbirds held a regular meeting on July 23 at the Township hall. Sandra Beaulieu led the session, the 4-H pledge was recited, and old and new business discussed. Two new members joined as Mary Hathorn Tree and Glenn May Williams. records were updated and the meeting adjourned by Evelyn Angove. Reporter Charlotte Rorper.
The State Conservation Commission announces preliminary exams for conservation officer posts to be held September 28, 1953 in Des Moines. Applicants must file by September 5. Minimum age 25, max 38, height 3 ft 9 in, weight 140 lb. Only Iowa residents.
Rough fish removal by the Conservation Commission captured over 800 tons of rough fish in 1952-53. The total catch reached 1,626,085 pounds, exceeding the 1951-52 take. Thirty traps across Iowa lakes aided by efficient methods, with Spirit Lake and Lost Island each logging over 100,000 pounds in a week.
Representative Hoeven announced a public meeting on August 20 at the Le Mars 4 H Club Fair Ground to discuss Floyd River Valley flood control. District Engineer of the Omaha Corps of Engineers and Ethan Norton of the Soil Conservation Service will attend to review surveys and discuss the Floyd River Valley as a potential pilot watershed project. County and municipal officials, farmers and residents are urged to attend and share views on the flood control solution.
Born in Sioux City Iowa August 9 1953 at Methodist hospital to Mr and Mrs Richard Kelleger a son. In Hinton a son born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Liston of Ireton at Haywarden hospital last Thursday July 30 by Ceasrean section. Also a son to Mr and Mrs Melvin Hotzeman on the same day a daughter to Mr and Mrs Stanley Ludwig and a son to Mr and Mrs Dale Anderson of Alcester all reported under doctor care.
The Utesch family held its sixth annual reunion on Sunday August 9 1953 at New Deal Park Le Mars Iowa with 74 members. Officers elected were Wm G Untesch president Fred Utesch treasurer and Darlene Utesch secretary. Attendees from multiple towns including Sioux City Merrill and San Francisco shared a noon picnic and entertainment. During the year there were 7 births 2 marriages and 1 death. The oldest members were Charles and Tillie Utesch at 79 and the youngest Charlotte Betsworth age 5 months.
Mrs Hillery 83 of 2201 Metropolitan Street Sioux City died Friday at a local hospital after a long illness Born Argyle Wisconsin September 26 1869 She moved to Le Mars as a child married Thomas Hillery in 1884 to Sioux City later member of the Womens Relief Corps and of Paradise Rebekah Lodge 265 Survivors include son Thomas Knowle and three daughters with listed relatives in Sioux City and area
City records show Mrs R Wynn of Denver and Mrs Heasie Mare of Osborn Idaho mentioned in an obituary note. The text notes three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The body was taken to Perasso Bros funeral home.
The 1953 Iowa State Fair will feature more than 75 baby raccoons groomed at the Boone state game farm for the Conserva tion Commission Exhibit Building. Oscar the 50 year old sturgeon heads the fisheries exhibit with other displays including deer, game birds, and a premier snake collection.
Mr. and Mrs. Ford Arens announce the engagement of their daughter Phyllis Elizabeth to Willard Earl Schindel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schindel, with no wedding date given. Thelia Herbert of Washington DC visits in Le Mars with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dugan and sister Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Burkett for about two weeks.
Weekend guests at the John Matern home included Mr and Mrs Andy Kloistermann Mary Bahmer Roy Beech and Mrs John Neisius and Ralph Neisius from Minnesota. Sunshine Club meets Aug 12 at the country home of Mrs Marshall Rees. Happy Hour Club potluck Aug 13 at Mrs Emil Lee. Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Gordon Mammen and family with several relatives from Sioux City Leeds and San Francisco.
The Lincolnettes 22 held a regular meeting at Clare Kash home on August 3 led by President Neva Lang. Thirteen members attended and planned an achievement day for the evening of Sunday August 16. Mary Jane Kasch was named Style Revue Girl for the fair and work on record books continued. The next meeting is set for September 7 at Janice Lang's.
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