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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1954
Page
8
Word was received of the sudden death of Richard S. Edmonds former Le Mars man and son of the late Met and Mrs David R Edmonds pioneer family of Le Mars. The brief notice notes his connection to the longstanding local Edmonds lineage and confirms the family’s mourning.
At his home in Richmond California death came Saturday evening at age 67. He lived in California about forty five 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. Herben D Edmonds preceded him. Surviving sisters are Mrs Oscar Thielen Mrs Clare Ew ers Mrs Forest Gayden and Miss Esther Edmonds of Los Angeles and Mrs Roy Cooper of Le Mars Iowa. Brothers are David A Edmonds Redwood City California Dr Chas W Edmonds Evanston Indiana and Ray C Edmonds Le Mars Iowa.
Mrs Minnie Rayoor of Akron was discharged from St Vincent hospital Sitoutx Conyou 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 Sioux City for medical treatment Mr Minnie Raynor of Akron listed as patient at St Vincent Edward R Mills was a patient at St Vincent last week
Le Mars high school band is among 18 entered for the Tri-State Band Festival to be held Saturday October 2 in Laverne Minnesota. Ten Minnesota South Dakota and Iowa schools including Beav er Creek Ellsworth Fulda Hills Jasper Pipestone Slayton Tyler Worthington Canton Flandreau Hawarden Kingsley Rock Rapids Sioux Center will attend. Laverne host band will not compete. Four judges include Gerald R. Prescott Ray T. DeVilbiss Frank A. Piersol and H L Lidstrom.
The Globe Post reports a July vacation wrap up by a skeleton crew who toured the Black Hills, Bear Butte near Sturgis, and Manitou Springs. They describe Colorado Springs crowds, Pike's Peak rides, and a coal burning cog railway, noting travel quirks and mixed meals along the way.
The writer travels north from Denver through Leadville Idaho Springs and Berthoud Pass, noting tolls on Pike’s Peak road, Mt Evans elevation as the highest, and the allure of Durango’s narrow gauge rail. They describe Mt Evans summit views, the weather, and a bike traveler from Niagara Falls noting cross country routes.
The excerpt notes a vintage dining room sign promising unique information and enjoyment for guests. It highlights the Mickies’ efforts to preserve a flavor of 100 years ago with two young ladies in 1854 style attire enhancing the historical ambiance.
Potter reminisced on a long road home passing Estes Park and Laurel Nebraska where Charlie Laiken publishes the Laurel Advocate. The account notes a flat highway and a free drive over 45 miles per hour without disruptions, reflecting on the past journey.
A damaged OCR extract presents garbled quotes about a past event. The legible bits mention years, a record, and personal reflection on a conflict that caused strain. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes emerge from the readable portions.
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