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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1959
Page
3
In Le Mars Iowa August 13 1959 the Globe Post reports on city happenings and regional events. Local officials oversee developments, with community updates, notices, and brief items reflecting the era’s civic pace.
A Le Mars drum and bugle corps announces an expenses funded trip to Minneapolis for a 60 member exhibition. Members may skip competition with professionals. Friday's program includes a marching display along Den Ave from Plymouth to 1st St North and a certificate for organizer R G Parker plus a gold plated plaque from the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce. Spectators will donate to cover trip costs.
The Globy-Post reports from Rogers manager of the Le Mars chamber of commerce that the Walmer Post Drum and Bugle Corps described new uniforms to be bought and stated to be in order.
Alice Belau former Le Mars resident and retired teacher died August 14 1959 at Sacred Heart Hospital Des Moines. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday August 14 at Mauer Funeral Home Le Mars officiated by Rev G Thompson burial Le Mars cemetery with cousins and local clergy in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Louis Passma of Springfield South Dakota are visiting in the home of their niece Mrs R D Sherman.
John J. Kidwell, 37, held in the Plymouth County jail after being picked by Sioux City for forgery, was taken to Fort Madison by Sheriff Scholer. Judge T. F. Klay sentenced him to not more than ten years in the men's penitentiary at Fort Madison. Tukee Klay appointed Burton Pull as attorney, with fees totaling 30 dollars to be paid by the county. The Christian Mothers of St. Joseph's in Le Mars will receive new members on Sunday August 16 at 2 p.m., followed by lunch and a business meeting in the church hall.
A severe electrical storm struck around 9 a.m. causing brief outages and knocking Radio KLEM off the air for about ninety seconds. By noon the day’s high reached 80 with 73 at Le Mars and rain.
An accident occurred Tuesday August 11 at 9 p.m. on 4th Ave NE about 700 feet north of 1st Street NE. A 1949 Chevrolet driven by Mary Wamkum of Marcus was damaged. extent listed at $100. A 1957 Plymouth driven by Larry Roedesch of Remsen was involved.
A damaged report notes a car collision and a rehashed last year show in Sioux City with performances at 8 30 p m Thursday to Saturday and 6 30 p m Sunday. Box office seats remain and may be secured by writing to the Sioux City auditorium.
Opening night of the Holiday on-ice show at the Sioux City Auditorium drew Plymouth county fans who traveled to Sioux City for a lively performance. Audiences praised the costumes energy and humor including a nautical comedy bit about a sailor asking for water and ending with a bath on the ice.
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