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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1954
Page
7
Word came of the sudden death of Richard S. Edmonds former Le Mars man and son of the late David R Edmonds pioneer Le Mars family. The notice notes his connection to the Edmonds line and family standing in the community.
At his home in Richmond California died Saturday evening aged 67. He resided in California about 45 years and retired last year from duties as conductor for the Santa Fe Railroad. Episcopal service Tuesday at one followed by last Masonic rites at Richmond. Survived by wife Irene, five sisters and three brothers. brother Herben D. Edmonds predeceased him. Sisters include Mrs Oscar Thielen Mrs Clare Ewers Mrs Forest Gayden and Miss Esther Edmonds of Los Angeles and Mrs Roy Cooper of Le Mars Iowa. Brothers: David A. Edmonds Redwood City California. Dr Chas W. Edmonds Evanston Indiana. Ray C. Edmonds Le Mars Iowa.
Mrs Minnie Rayoor of Akron was discharged from St Vincent hospital in Sioux City on Thursday August 12. Raye Simons Marcus Ja was admitted to Lutheran hospital in Sioux City on Thursday August 12. Mrs Cyril Montagne of Akron entered St Vincent hospital for medical treatment. Mr Minnie Raynor of Akron is listed as a patient at St Vincent hospital. Edward R Mills was a patient at St Vincent hospital last week.
The Tri-State Band Festival, October 2 at Le Mars Mion, features 18 bands from 20 area high schools including Beav er Creek Balaton Ellsworth Fulda Hills Jasper Pipestone Slayton Tyler Worthington Minn Canton Flandreau S D Hawarden Kingsley Le Mars Rock Rapids Sioux Center Iowa with host Le Mars not competing Four judges Gerald Prescott Ray DeVilbiss Frank Piersol H Lidstrom named Mrs E Boysen returned from Mason City Iowa after visiting daughter and son in law Gene Hulse and family
The Globe Post’s skeleton crew recounts a July week vacation via the Black Hills to Bear Butte near Sturgis and Manitou Springs Colorado. They describe meals, signs of aging roads, Pike's Peak rides, and a cog railway, noting scenery, crowds, and mixed impressions of local attractions.
Travelers recount Colorado’s mountain drives and toll gates near Canon City, Berthaud Pass, Mt. Evans and Pike’s Peak. They admire scenery, note long queues for the Royal Gorge bridge ride, and describe Idaho Springs, Leadville, and historic narrow gauge rail remnants.
The piece notes Mickies’ aim to give information and enjoyment with a 1854 flair. Two young ladies in period dress enhance the atmosphere, underscoring the restaurant's attempt to preserve a century old flavor and experience.
Potter reminisces about a trek from Estes Park to Laurel Nebraska through flatlands, recalling a bonky lonk atmosphere and fast driving to escape clouds. He notes Laurel publisher Charlie Laiken and the Advocate, hinting at a vivid memory of homeward travel and a font making moment.
Fragmentary remarks recount events labeled as a wave of disorder and fear. A speaker reflects on years of conflict, noting survivals, missteps, and stubborn persistence, remarking on the lasting impact of a difficult period and personal resilience.
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