Not Excuse Late Registration Under Selective Service
Statement by Plymouth County Selective Service chair Man George A Phelps warns that ignorance of the law does not excuse 18 year olds from registering with the Local Board under the Universal Military Training and Service Act. Delinquency can lead to fines or prison. The board is at 21 Plymouth Street Le Mars Iowa with Frances De Pree as clerk. Also note Mrs Margaret Pfaffle and Mrs Olga Bagh visited Gold en Colorado and Seattle before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Selective Service Local Board
Universal Military Training and Service Act
George A. Phelps
Plymouth
United States
Plymouth County Local Board
Plymouth Street
N. E. Le Mars
Iowa
Frances De Pree
Rural Teachers Meet in Plymouth County Court House Le Mars
County Superintendent Christine L. Petersen calls all Plymouth County rural teachers to a preliminary meeting at the Le Mars Court House on Saturday August 24. The session runs from 9 07 a m to 11 00 p m with plans for the 1957 58 school year presented by Miss Petersen. Helen Remner Sioux City Schools instructor introduces the 1957 58 Music Programs and Alice Bard Sioux City art instructor judges the 1956 57 rural schools exhibit materials. Carl J. Grosland Plymouth County Special Education Supervisor discusses testing grade placement and other program offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Christine L. Petersen
Court House
Le Mars
Iowa
Peterson
Helen Remner
Sioux City
Alice Bard
Carl J. Grosland
Margie Hansen Entered Sisterhood as Sister Mary Emil
Mr and Mrs Emil Hansen and Millie of Le Mars plus relatives from Lennox and Alton guided a family visit to Waterloo on August 10 and Dubuque on August 12 for Margie Hansen to join the sisterhood. Margie became Sister Mary Emil and afterward the Hansen group returned home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Hansen
Millie
Le Mars
Clifford Sureff
Jerome Hansen
Alton
Gordon Ludwie
Lennox
South Dakota
Waterloo
Cletus
Ambrose
Alfred Hansen
Cletus Hansen
Dubuque
Margie Hansen
Kid's Day at 4-H Fair Le Mars August 21 highlights event
Le Mars Plymouth county 4 H and Agricultural Fair hosts Kid's Day on Wednesday August 21 at 2 30 pm with Vince Pavlik in charge of a kid friendly program in front of the standstand. participants under 13 year. races prizes merchandise coupons redeemable at Le Mars stores. parade assembles 1 pm at the Public Library and proceeds through Central Plymouth First Avenue to Second Street northwest and back to the library. awards for biggest dog or doll best decorated bicycle smallest four legged pet most unusual pet decorated baby carriages two best costume winners and two ponies wagons. two ball games at the fairgrounds 2 pm featuring Akron vs Kingsley. rides discounted 10 cents to 5 pm for kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
Plymouth county
Vince Pavlik
Public Library
Plymouth street
Plymouth
First Avenue
second street
fairgrounds
Akron
Kingsley
Man and beast in history the horse’s steadfast service
Reason and observation trace horse as a worker for mankind from plow to battlefield while dogs once rivaled wolves in status. The text notes dogs lose favor as tractors and trucks assume burdens, leaving the horse as man’s enduring ally in labor and transport.
Marriage Licenses Issued By Clerk of Courts
This past week James D. Staley of Akron and Joyce F. Erks were licensed. Gordon Dean Snare of Chehalis and Bonnie Eva Easton of Merrill were married. Marshall N. Lovrien of Sioux City and Barbara Holtgrove Renmwen of Akron were issued licenses. Orlan Dacobs of Akron and Patricia Anderson of Akron were paired for marriage.
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clerk of courts
James D. Staley
Hampton
Joyce F. Erks
Akron
Gordon Dean Snare
Chehalis
Washington
Bonnie Eva Easton
Merrill
Marshall N. Lovrien
Sioux City
Barbara Holtgrove
Orlan dacobs
Patricia Anderson
Gehlen Highs Ist Grid Practice In 1956 football season kickoff
Gehlen High School opens its grid program with a 7:00 p.m. physicals session in the Gehlen locker room on August 22. Team doctors will screen all athletes. Returning eight lettermen join many sophomores as Gehlen fits a schedule featuring Leeds Lancers and Hawarden among home and away games with kickoff set for 7:45 p.m. in most fixtures and a homecoming game listed against Canon Aug. 24 or similar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehlen High School
Gehlen
Tom Warborg
Ron Baadte
John Valimar
Vern Henrich
Ron Henrich
George Kelly
Larry Schnep
Leeds
Carroll Kuemper
City
Grace
Colony
Kuertzner
Kingsley
Canon AA
Bellindier
Kuerizner
Hawarden
Jerry Kelly
Denny Sheehan
James Kelley
Jack Kaerl
Larry Hoffman
Dor Dreckman
Elmer Singer
Tom Wittgen
Don Reuter
Bill Nemmers
Tom Kurth
Ron Bohlke
Allen Kennedy
Mike Schaefer
George Welter
Tom Fisch
Joe Kurth
Coach Nemmers
Dick Ga
Frustrations Usefully Framed in Kalas Commencement Talk
Westmar College held a 1957 summer commencement with Dr. H. H. Kalas, Westmar president, delivering the main address. He urged turning frustrations into discipline and value, citing myths as motivational folklore and urging acceptance of limitations as positive factors in life and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmar College
H. H. Kalas
Westmar
Kalas
New Glass Doors At Penney's In Le Mars
Gen Jasperson assistant manager reports customers welcome the aluminum and glass doors installed at J C Penney in Le Mars. Friday shoppers entered easily as the store’s air conditioning, added earlier this year, sent cool air onto the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney
Le Mars
Gen Jasperson
Commencement Echoes on Morals and Education
A Friday morning graduation heard a speaker urge balance between progress and moral growth, warning that science and liberalism may not ensure better lives. The talk highlighted the Christian College aim to inner life education, while 19 seniors graduated with two cum laude honors: Janette Bohrke and Marvin Thelen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ing
Christian College
questio
America
Janette Bohrke
Kingsley
Marvin Thelen
Granville
Iowa
Auto Dealers Across Iowa Reported in Brief Ledger
New cars listed for Willie Gray in Westfield Chevrolet Bernard Ninzey Oldampbile Kingsley Dennis Hoffmann Le Mars Chevrolet Wallet Cleaners Le Mars Chevrolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Gray
Westfield
Chevrolet
Bernard Ninzey
Oldampbile
Kingsley
Dennis Hoffmann
Le Mars
Wallet Cleaners
White Sox hold Cherokee tryout selects Donald Fulton
Donald Fulton a 15 year old pitcher from Le Mars was named one of four best prospects at a Chicago White Sox tryout held in Cherokee. He plays for the Kings Fey and Union teams and was invited to summer training camp with a chance to reach the majors. His family note his athletic lineage and multi state turnout included players from Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago White Sox
Cherokee
Donald Fulton
Kermit Fulton
Le Mars
Donald
Kings‘fey
Union
White Sox
John De Raad
Iowa
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Old Settlers Reunion At Akron
Plymouth County Old Settlers Reunion will be held in Akron on Thursday August 22. A picnic dinner in the city park is planned for 2 30 p.m. Old Settlers go to the Methodist church for coffee hour at 9 30 a.m. They will vote for the Pioneer King and Queen. Organizers hope for a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Old Settlers
Akron
Groepper Bird wedding shown in Remsen photo
Miss Jean Groepper and Edward Bird united in marriage on August 12, 1987 at St Man s Catholic Church in Remsen. Rev David Hogan performed the ceremony. Bridesmaids and classmates participated. The couple, a Remsen girl and a Marcus native, plan a short wedding trip before his Army induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groepper-Bird
Nacf
Jean Groepper
Edward Bird
St. Man's Cathode chuch
Remsen
David Hogan
Earnest Groepper
Remson
Marion Bird
Marcus
Martin Johnson Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack at West Point
Martin Johnson 36 of West Point Nebraska died suddenly from a heart attack Sunday. He lived there for several years in the livestock business and was married to Esther Juhle of Le Mars. Funeral services are set for Wednesday with burial in Bancroft, Nebraska. survivors include his widow four children and numerous relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Larson
2nd Ave
NM. W
Martin Johnson
West Point
Nebraska
Johnson
essie Juhle
Le Mars
Brancroft
Nebras
Union Henry 4 H met with twenty five members present
The Union Henry 4 H group met on Wednesday August 7 with twenty five members in attendance. Roll call asked what shall show at the fair and tickets were issued for sale by 4 H members. Reporter Jerry Pick notes Joan Henrich of 335 4th Ave S E Le Mars attended CU summer term. she is a fifth grade teacher in Long Beach California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union-Henry
Plymouth County
4-H
Jerry Pick
Joan Henrich
4th Ave. S. E
Le Mars
University of Colorado
Fines For Out Of Towners Anger Tony
Anton J. Sartori, West Coast correspondent living in South Pasadena, writes that he did not attend the Iowa Picnic at Long Beach on August 17 because it was chaotic. He worries traffic-sign victims are usually out of towners and notes locals expect visitors to plead guilty to avoid court, even if they intend to contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton J. Sartori
Globe-Post
South Pasadena
California
Iowa
Long Beach
tae
Utech Ufken Couple Marry in Minnesota Ceremony
Lois Ltech daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Utech Hawarden and John Ufken son of Mr and Mrs John Ufken Le Mars wed August in Grace Lutheran church Laverne Minn Rev O C Brenna officiated The bride wore a blue linen princess dress with coral carnations. attendants included Robert C Otis and wife. The couple will live in Carrollola where the groom works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Ltech
H.C. Utech
Hawarden
furry John Ufken
John Ufken
Le Mars
Grace Lutheran
Otis
Carrollola
Le Mars Band Concert at Foster Park August 24 1957
Le Mars Municipal Band performs at Foster Park on Wednesday August 24 at 4 00 p m under director Vail Tra F featuring clarinet solos Wayne Mattice and soprano Carolyn Reese. Selections include The Skaters Waltz The Crosley March Estrellita Panis Angelicus The Rosary The Star Spangled Banner and more by Alford Moon King and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars Municipal Band
Foster Park
Vail
America
H. Carey
world
H. Alford
Waldteufel
Crosley
Fillmore
Boldero Ritmico
Frederico Longas
Bennet
Karl King
Odies
Noodels
Jimmy Dorsey
Wayne Mattice
Nevin
Moon “Estrellita” Ponceta
Panis Angelicus
Cesar Frank
Victor Herberts
May Brake
Carolyn Reese
Colorama
Yoder
Wil Smith
Doubtful Remsen Lone Hog Story Circulates
A Remsen tale about Luxemburger and another farmer shipping hogs to Chicago ends with misrouted pen, sauerkraut and corn swapped, a story our editor says reeks of a false “true story.” The column recalls a similar chicken house tale from Merrill, Sioux City, and Akron, casting doubt on all.
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Remsen
Chicago
Merrill
Sioux City
Akron
Infant Schreiner Dies After Birth in Remsen
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Schreiner of Remsen died shortly after birth at Sacred Heart hospital. A prayer service by Rev. Father Laurence Schoeppner of St. Catherine's Oyens followed by burial at St. Mary's cemetery was held at Fisch funeral home in Remsen on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Schreiner
Remsen
Sacred Heart hospital
Laurence Schoeppner
St. Catherine’s parish
Oyens
Fisch
St. Mary’s cemetery
Longtime Le Mars Resident Roy Harvey Dies at 63
Roy Harvey 63, longtime Le Mars and Merrill resident, died Sunday morning after a three month illness. Born October 4, 1889 near Ireton Iowa, he spent most of his life in the Le Mars area with a period in Washington state. He was a retired stonemason and had lived in Merrill the last two years. He married Susie Holzer in Platteville Wisconsin. she died in 1945. Survivors include two sisters Mrs. Frank Laughlin Le Mars and Mrs. Marie Magill San Francisco, and a brother Ben Ovens Iowa. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mauer funeral home with Rev. Lyle Graff officiating. Burial in Union Township cemetery.
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Roy Harvey
Le Mars
t and Merrill
Mr. Harvey
Ireton
Washington state
Merrill
Mars
Harvey
Susie Holzer
Platteville
Wis
Frank Laughlin
Marie Magill
San Francisco
Ben
Ovens
Mauer
Lyle Graff
Union Township
Lamperts and Ted Nothem At Jubilee
Seven Sisters of St. Francis celebrated their golden jubilee at the Count St. Clare Motherhouse Clinton on Aug 12 Feast of St. Clare. Sister Vincent nee Marie Schlesser, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Nicholas Schlesser of Struble, attended with family from Struble Sheldon Los Angeles Muskegan Sioux City Word Sleck and Souh Sioux City. The Mass was led by Bishop Ralph L. Hayes with Rev Gregory Diebeld directing prayers and Jubilee sermon. About thirty clergy attended to honor twelve silver and seven golden Jubilarians in Clinton.
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Mary Vincent
Struble
St. Francis
Count St. Clara
Clinton
St. Clare
Clinton convent
Vincent
Marie Schlesser
Nicholas Schlesser
Sister Vincent
John Schlesser
Frank T Schiesser
N.L Youngers
Sheldon
Kathryn Hastert
Los Angeles
Calif
C W. Fatlack
Garth Wheaton
Darlene Rich
Muskegan
Mich
Edward Lampert
Lioux City
Ted Nothem
Wordsleck
Minnesota
Kenneth Raynor
J. P. Neil
Souh Sioux City
Leo O'Connell
Hopkinton
Clare chapel
Ralph L. Hayes
TY. D
Davenport
Mary Augusta
Gregory Diebeld
Wichita
Kan
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Margaret Pfaffle
Olga Bagh
Sister Mary Emil
dog
Nossir
horse
don Beacerge Baty
Dog Man
Gehlen High
Buena Vista
John ‘Fisher
Buena Vista’ college
mora
Penney’s
Sinton-Kneip
Sinton
Richard Kneip
Kneip
Robert Kneip
Miss Paty
Erdmann
Nuael
St. James church
Gerald F. Kneip
Kreip
Lynn Harter
Lyle
Loree Stinton
Loren Mars
Mary Reling
Deibert Fiske assis
Colett
St. Marys Catholic school
Holy Name school
Mar Cus
Gary Korver
Engbers
Le Mers
Rod Jones
Korver
William Korver
Maurice
Glenda
Frybers
Henry
Tony
Julie Lucken
Ralph Gabel
Lund
Mary Radloff
Schreiner Infant
Lamperts
Jubilee
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