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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1959
Page
8
The piece recounts a misprint error over the word plum versus plume in a uniforms story, and how a rival paper’s clipping led to a feud. It notes editorials accusing Globe Post of copying content and jokes about wedding report wording and pom poms versus pompous terms.
A music director at Le Mars High School in Wyoming is identified in the August 4 report. The item notes the person’s role and locale, reflecting a local education news angle.
The annual Dirks reunion gathered on Sunday August 16 at Le Mars Municipal Park with many members from Coleridge Nebraska and beyond. Edo Dirks aged 85 was the oldest attendee while Paul Hines Jr 11 months was the youngest. The farthest travelers included Harry Lange of Gowrie Iowa. Two deaths were noted in the past year and next year’s reunion is set for South Sioux City.
Millie Tappen reports the death of Malle Tappen in Sioux City on Sunday August 16 at Leeds nursing home. She reached age 90 in May and funeral arrangements are pending under Luken funeral home. Mr Tappen predeceased her and there are no surviving children. She was sister in law of Bob Smith of Le Mars.
A Eyres family reunion was held Sunday with a pot luck dinner at Mr and Mrs Roderick Eyres home and an afternoon at Mr and Mrs Calvin Eyres. It marked the first time the siblings had all gathered in 30 years. Guests included Misses Fidel Harriet and Helen Eyres of Washington DC and Dr and Mrs. [redacted].
A notice lists Tom Eyres and children David and Sarah along with Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGuff of Vermillion South Dakota and Dr and Mrs Phil Eyres family in Tracy Iowa. Also named are G E Held family Hinton Iowa Stoever family Kingsley Iowa Larson family Los Angeles Pierson Eyres Stokes Le Mars Washta and other relatives who called after dinner.
Ray iM Beamer of Tecumseh Nebraska will supervise Special Education for Plymouth and Sioux Counties, per county superintendent Christine McCormick. Beamer is seeking housing in Le Mars as he begins his new post.
Mr Beamer brings twenty years in Nebraska and Iowa school work as administrator and teacher. He earned a BA from Peru State Teachers College and a Masters from the University of Nebraska. He recently taught three years at Tecumseh High School and expands into supervision of special education with additional work in speech science and therapy psychology and vocational guidance.
Lloyd Caulkins of NIPCO says Phil Hauan, Wells Dairy officer manager, will begin work for NIPCO in a similar role on September 1. Hauan, who is also director of Le Mars Municipal Band, cannot comment due to vacation. Clare Anderson will leave NIPCO September 1 to manage an REA cooperative in Lodge Grass Montana.
Miss Shirley Groetken, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Phil Groetken, will accompany her father to the National High School Rodeo at Lewiston Montana. They depart Tuesday as the event runs Thursday through Sunday. A Gehren Inghschool student, she won the state rodeo at Whiting Town, was crowned rodeo queen, and has had a successful summer at rodeos across Iowa and Minnesota and North Dakota. She earned Western Pleasure wins at Adel Iowa and four firsts at Fargo North Dakota, excelling in cutting, barrels, and Western Pleasure, with the Groetken family renowned as rodeo performers.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Thorsen of Quakerstown Pennsylvania will face upcoming life changes as they plan a quiet milestone. Local observers note the couple’s steady partnership and ongoing community involvement.
Relatives announce the arrival this week of a son born to Mr and Mrs Gail Erick.
The basic government price support rate for corn in Plymouth County in 1959 will be $1.05 per bushel, tied to the national $1.12 level with location adjustments. Supported by 71.2 percent of growers in a referendum, 1959 program dispensates acreage allotments and prior area rules, with eligibility requiring 1959 production, No 3 or better grade, moisture standards, and proper storage. The system uses loans and purchase agreements to carry out the price support. The Rev John Fisher of Buena Vista College led the morning service.
Special musical numbers were performed by the children choir directed by Mrs. George Casler at the Presbyterian Church. Rev James Ramom and his wife and daughter Judy were away on vacation at the Northern Minnesota Lakes. Dr William Hodam returned from Edmonton where he visited his brother and wife, Mr and Mrs George Hodam.
A Graham reunion picnic was held at the Stone Park Shelter House on August 9 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Walter Graham and Chevyl Ann of Seattle Washington. Attendees included Chas Carter of Pohahontas Virginia and many relatives from Aurelia Cushing Sioux City and Merrill Indiana. Fifty two people enjoyed the dinner and visiting.
A free will offering at the ceremony honoring the Legion Drum and Bugle Corps totaled 142 dollars after a 25 dollar check from the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Tiny Johnson returned from California for Friday night celebration with Lyle Day filling as bass drummer. Ira Vail of Pomona California arranged the special setup for the corps.
The Farmer's Coop Elevator of Pierson files suit against Marvin Weller in district court alleging a promissory note remains unpaid with interest totaling 263.13 dollars. The plantiff seeks payment of the amount due.
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