Public Schools Reopen Sept 3 In Le Mars
Le Mars public schools ready for fall opening on September 3 with staff positions filled and summer plant repairs near completion. Board of Education announced Mrs. Carrie Witt as English teacher and Martin Gaul as bus foreman. Fifteen new teachers hired since March amid ongoing maintenance at Franklin Clark Central.
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le Mars
Board of Education
Carrie Witt
Sioux City
Dennison
Martin Gaul
le Mars Motor Company
Whelan Motors
Central School
Bob's Electric
Remsen
Leo Nemmers
H. N. Kluckhohn
University of Colorado At Boulder
Frank Landreth
Orval Nielsen
William Fenholt
Globe-Post
Clark, Franklin
Central Schools
Gladys Watson
Unhappy Over Drum and Bugle Contest Results
Le Mars Drum and Bugle corps, once Iowa state champions, felt handicapped after Davenport contest on August 5 1957 where Waterloo edged them for the title. Sioux City Junior corps also lost to Fort Dodge, and local members criticize the judging decision as whimsical.
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Globe-Post
le Mars
Schoenrock-Lambert wedding in Le Mars August 11 1957
Miss Alice Schoenrock daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Schoenrock Le Mars and Lee Lambert son of Mrs Florence Lambert Le Mars were married August 11 1957 at Trinity Lutheran church Hinton Rev W Holstein officiated White gladiolus decorated the altar Eric Bredehoeft was organist and Carl Kyle sang Attending bride were her sisters Lois Norma and Phyllis Schoenrock They wore blue lace over taffeta gowns with bouffant floor length skirts and chiffon cummerbunds Colleen Lahrs was flower girl Richard Doernink ring bearer Bride a St John’s College Winfield Run graduate taught kindergarten at St Paul Lutheran Sioux City Husband attends Iowa State College Ames They will reside at Zearing Iowa where she will teach and he will study at Iowa State College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Schoenrock
Walter Schoenrock
le Mars
Lee Lambert
Florence Lambert
Trinity Lutheran Church
Hinton
W. Holstein
Eric Bredehoeft
Carl Kyle
Lois
Norma
Phyllis Schoenrock
Colleen Lahrs
Richard Doornink
St. John’s College
Winfield
Run
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Sioux City
Iowa State College
Ames
Zearing. Fa
Remsen Police Court Fines and Jail Sentence Memos
Terry Hodeen of Remsen paid a ten dollar fine in Mayor's court for an improper muffler. A J Stevens of Mars was arrested Monday night for intoxication and disturbing the peace and sentenced to thirty days in county jail, currently serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Hodeen
Remsen
Mayor's Court
A. J. Stevens
Te Mars
4-H Boys Represent County At Conservation Camp
Jane Gabel of Le Mars and Von Treinen of Remsen represented Plymouth County at the State 4-H Conservation Camp from July 29 to August 3. The study covered bird study weed and leaf collection soil and forestry with talks and field activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Gabel
le Mars
von Treinen
Remsen
Plymouth County
E. P. Sylvester
Iowa State College
Iowa
Fair At Craig Was Well Attended Calf Show Crowns Queen
Paul Johnson of the Portland Preston club showed the grand champion calf at the Craig 4 H Brotherhood fair held Wednesday with strong attendance. Arlene Beitelspacher of the Grant Little Giants showed the reserve champion. Geraldine Klemme of Craig won the lightweight group, with Gary Noble and Janice Beitelspacher also placing. Awards went to multiple Le Mars and Akron exhibitors. Geraldine Klemme was elected queen in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Johnson
Portland-Preston
Arlene Beitelspacher
Grant Little Giants
Rev. Schmidt
Craig
le Mars
Gary Noble
Janice Beitelspacher
Geraldine Klem“ing
Billy Osterbuhr
James Beitelspacer
Bobby Pecks
Elaine Popken
Arlene Beit
Gerald Klemme
Richard Noble
Vincent Kuhn
Kingsley
Ralph Klemme
Howard Held
Merrill
Geraldine Klemme
Alvin Klemme
Tall Weeds Cluttering Up Mail Boxes
Postmaster J. W. Conway asks rural patrons to cut weeds around mail boxes. He notes carriers report boxes surrounded by weeds detracting from drive-in appearance and complicating snow clearance and access for carriers.
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J. W. Conway
Suits Filed by Kirk and Thiel Against Defendants
Esthere F. Kirk sues Arian W. and Ellen May Huygens in district court claiming an assigned claim for about 150 dollars plus interest remains unpaid for medical services rendered on August 16 1952. John G. Thiel trading as Jack's Repair Shop sues Fred Harkey and Clara Harkey for 199.27 dollars in goods sold and delivered from August 28 to September 10 1956. Clyde Coppock and family vacationing at Battle Lake Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esthere F. Kirk
Arian W
Ellen May Huygens
Plantiff
John F. Kelly
M. D
Sioux City
Kelly
Planiff
Plantif Aso
John G. Thiel
Jack
Fred Harkey
Clara Harkey
Ireton Tractor Tragedy Claims Darrel Franke Life
Darrel Franke 20 of near Ireton was killed Wednesday when a tractor overturned on a nearby farm and pinned him. Dr. D K Hager Hawarden said he died instantly. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Franke three sisters and a brother. He belonged to St Paul Lutheran Church Ireton. The body is at Satterlee funeral home Ireton with services Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at St Paul Lutheran Church Ireton and burial in Freton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireton
Darrel Franke
John H. Dekker
D. K. Hager
Hawarden
Satterlee Funeral Home
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Freton
Westmar College names Duane Wilson head football coach
Duane Wilson, newly appointed athletics director at Westmar College, becomes head football coach replacing resigning Lowell Brockman. Previously at Sterling College and York College, he also serves as dean of men. Paul Knudtson is added as football coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Wilson
Westmar College
Lowell Brockman
Wilson
Sterling College
York Colege
le Mars
Paul Knudtson
Golden Jubilee of Sister Vincent in Clinton Church
Sr M Vincent Golden Jubilee is celebrated by seven Sisters of St Francis at Mount St Clare Mothehouse Clinton Aug. 12 with Bishop Ralph L Hayes officiating. Sister Vincent nee Susan Marie Schlesser of Struble attends with relatives including John Schiesser and families.
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Mary Vincent
O. S
Vincen
Clinton
John Schiesser
Fidank T. Schiesser
Rubic
N. L. Youngers
Sheldon
Athryn Hastert
Los Angeles
Calif
C. W. Estlack
Garth Wheaton
Walter
Mary August
Summer Convocation at Westmar College Addresses Graduates
Johan Fisher, president of Buena Vista College, spoke at Westmar College in Storm Lake for the summer convocation held Friday morning at Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church Novelock. President H. J. Kalas led the event and conferred degrees on fifteen graduates and diplomas on four. Out-of-state guests from Minnesota Kansas and Pennsylvania attended. On Thursday evening Calvary Church hosted baccalaureate services addressed by President H. H. Kalas followed by a reception at the president's home.
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Johan Fisher
Buena Vista College
Storm Lakewall
Westmar College
Novelock
Calvary Evangelical
United Brethren Church
H. J. Kalas
H. H. Kalas
Bohnenkamp Henrich Marry in Remsen Catholic Church
Bohnenkamp daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Bohnenkamp Remsen and David E Hensich Alton wed at St Marys Catholic Church Remsen Resident David Hogan officiated the double ring ceremony. Bride wore chantilly lace gown with pearl and sequin bodice and tulle skirt. Crescent glamellia bouquet. Best man Mike Pobien. Attendants included Thomas Bohnenkamp. Ushers Tom Kelly Le Mars and Henry Mollner Omaha. Couple will reside in Tucson where groom attends University of Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie M. Bohnenkamp
Joe Bohnenkamp
Remsen
David E. Hensich
Alton
Marding
St. Mary's Catholic Church
David Hogan
Mike Pobien
Thomas Bohnenkamp
Tom Kelly
le Mars
Henry Mollner
Omaha
Iowa State College
Veterans of World War I form Sioux Valley Barracks in Sioux City
A new post of the Veterans of World War I in the United States has organized in Sioux City. The Sioux Valley Barracks meets the second Thursday each month at the VFW clubrooms with the next gathering set for September 12. The post, though meeting in the VFW hall, is not connected to that organization and aims to secure better pension provisions for World War I veterans. Commander Harry Hansen notes veterans feel forgotten and seek benefits akin to later servicemen. 2302 Riverside Blvd Sioux City.
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US. A
Sioux City
Sioux Valley Barracks
Sam Haister
Eason
V. F. W. Hall
Harry Hansen
Riverside Blvd
Plymouth County Fair Opens Monday For Three Day Run
The Plymouth County Fair begins Monday at the Plymouth County Fair grounds under the Plymouth County Agricultural Society led by Chairman Hubert Radloff. Livestock weighing and exhibit placement occur Sunday afternoon into Monday noon with 1 00 to 3 00 pm Monday featuring judging of swine sheep dairy horses poultry and rabbits. 4-H and F F A projects are judged Monday. a 7 30 pm Style Revue by girls 4-H clubs and free acts follow at 8 00 pm. Tuesday includes beef heifers baby beef judging 4-H demonstrations and more free acts at 8 00 pm. Wednesday brings 4-H demonstrations 9 00 am weigh-in for sheep and hogs 10 00 am boys 4-H annual meeting 2 00 pm hog and sheep sale and 7 30 pm baby beef auction concluding the fair with Richards Auden and Adams as auctioneers. Spectators may explore commercial exhibits open class flower show and Klein Amusement midway with additional displays in automobile and machinery exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Plymouth Counyy-H Agricultural Society
Hubert Radloff
Richards, Auden
Adams
Klein Amusement Company
Pereboom Weds Kathy Bloemendaal In Laverne Minnesota
H. W. Pereboom of Le Mars and Kathy Bloemendaal of Orange City were united in marriage at Laverne Minnesota on August 12 1957. They left for a wedding trip to northern Minnesota and will reside in Orange City after returning. Don Bowers family members visited Le Mars while Ardis Johnson returned to Los Angeles after a week with her parents.
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H. W. Pereboom
le Mars
Kathy Bloemendaal
Orange City
Laverne
Minnesota
Bloemendaal
Ohange City
Don Bowers
Don Jr
David
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Russell Bowers
James Bowers
Ardis Johnson
Los Angeles
California
Harry L. Johnson
Ardis
Western Airline
Newars Roy Fry and Merril Ford in Remsen
John Schuchard, Merril Ford, and Everett Hageman linked to the Remsen area with Chevrolet records and Merrill Ford involvement.
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Roy Fry
Merril Ford
John Schuchard
Remsen
Chevrolet
Everett Hageman
Merrill,Ford
Union Consolidated School District Budget Adopted
Iowa Plymouth County Union Consolidated District certifies that at the Aug 5 1957 board meeting the 1958 budget and tax levy were adopted after public hearing on all taxable district property. William F. Hoyt secretary confirms the action by the district’s board of directors.
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Union
Board of Supervisors
Plymouth County
Iowa
William £. Hoyt
Union Consolidated District
Union Township
Le Mars County Board approves contract for LBB-57 project
The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting in adjourned session approves the award of contract for project LBB-57 to Highway Surfacers Inc as the low bidder at 101 227.23 and authorizes the chairman to sign. The board also authorizes the auditor to return bids to unsuccessful bidders and approves cigarette and Class B beer permits for La Scala Tavern James Iowa with bond coverage. Taxpayers will be heard January 1953 ongoing budget approval by the County Auditor posted.
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Richardson
Leaulte
la Scala
James
Iowa
Moritz
H & Agri
H.F
Gee “Es
Rem Cessegser
Moore Libr. Co
House
Allied Office Mch. Co
Maint
Trom
Remsen Bell
Proc. & Sch
Nation Bank
OIF
Perry B
Minnie H. Vander
Hansen Howe. Co
Edu
Taal Haakenson-Rowe Inc
Nelson Brown
Board of
Iowa State Industries
Aloe Co
Lockers Co
Educ
Lows Publice Service
First National Bank
Foab Moore Lbr. Co
Fas Transfer
Hauling
Municipal Utilities
Elect
Hammond & Co
Modan Mach. Works Inc
Cree ‘Featherston
the Hoermann Press
Mid-lown Indus
First Nial Bank
FOAS
Midwest Metal Culvert Inc
Evelyn Hoyt
Iowa Public Service Co
Light
Association of School
Harold E. Johnson
Pils Coop Oil Co
le Mars Savings Bank
TPERS
Viola Kroeger
Calmenson & Co
Hieads & Co. Bed Linens Co
Town of Hinton
Jacob G. Keenig Co
Notary Whelan Motors
Airgiin Falls Book & Stationery Bon
Westadie Radiator Sales & Fo Danitor Supp. Co
Latta & Son
Dairy Dairy
le Mars Globe-Post
Bud- American Book Co
Cotextco
Ipers Books
FOAB
A . AR
Peter von Hagel
Martin Muecke
Bailey Ars First National Bank
Frank B. Clark
John Mary Christine L. Petersen
Pny Sr
David Kerr
Paidrom Institute
Iy Ginn & Company
Martin Lenz
Henn Elect Co
Blankenburg
Robi Jones
Frank Benoit
Frank Bennett
Sturges
Ign Ld
Jack Crawford
Co. AU
Hammers
Mez
Ipers II
IPERS
L. A. Ludwig County
le Moers Sentinel Proc
C. Lenihan
Justice Fees
Cliff W. Noble
John Bortscheller Dies at 85 After Sacred Heart Stay
John Bortscheller, aged 85, longtime farmer and former Dubuque resident, died Thursday August 15 after four years at Sacred Heart hospital. Born October 29, 1872 in Manse Illinois, he moved to the Ovens area as a young man and was married to Josephine Heissel who died in 1942. Funeral services set for 9:00 am Monday at St Catherine's Church Ovens with Wiltgen Ludetke Funeral Home in charge. burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include children Henry of Gardens California Frances and Steve near Ovens and Mrs Ed Borscheller. Friends may call the funeral home at 7:00 pm Saturday.
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John Bortscheller
Sacred Heart Hospital
Bortscheller
Manse
Illinois
Chicago
Ovens
Josephine Heissel
Dubuque
Old Folks
St. Catherine's Church
Wiltgen-Ludetke Funeral Home
Church Cemetery
Henry Pof Gardens
California
AL Borscheller
Frances
Steve Bort
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le Mars Chamber of Commerce
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Paul Swanson
Linda van Evera
Westmar
Pereboom
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