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Le Mars Globe Post

Location

Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1959

Page

2

Maurice couple wed in Le Mars First Baptist Church

Miss Dawn Bowen of Maurice became the bride of Wesley Orban of Le Mars on August 17, 1959 at the First Baptist Church of Le Mars. The ceremony featured ornate lace gown, organ music, and a reception in the church parlor with flowers, cake, and a red lace mother of the bride dress. The couple, both residents of Le Mars, plan a wedding trip to the Lakes region and will reside in Le Mars after the ceremony.

Dawn -Bowen Maurice dJowa Leslie Bowen Wesley Orban Joseph Orban Les Mars First Baptist Naef Jean’ Hammany Herbert Norton Sabrina Marlen Bowen Cletus Stinton le Mars

Ruden Miller Car Collision Near Remsen Leaves Nurse Injured

At 6 30 p m Saturday near Remsen two vehicles collided on wet gravel as Carol Jean Ruden 1957 Chevrolet collided with Anton Miller 1947 Chevrolet pickup. Ruden suffered a fractured nose and was treated at a doctor s office. Miller was uninjured. Ruden works as a nurse s aide at Sacred Heart hospital.

Remsen Carol Jean Ruden Anton Miller Raden Sacred Heart Hospital

Old Settlers Meet in Hinton at Methodist Church

Plymouth County Old Settlers and Historical Society holds its annual meeting and picnic August 29 at 11:00 AM. Speaker E N Swett of South Sioux City discusses American history and the Lewis and Clark expedition. Attendees urged. program to follow. Mrs Arnold Alesch and daughter Susan from Graettinger were visitors.

Plymouth County Old Setters and Historical Society Minton Methodist Church E. N. Swett South Sioux ‘City Swen South Sioux City Hustar Histik Napoleon Jefferson Louisiana Territory Sacajwea

Kass and Perry Families Visit and Travel Notes

Kass home and at the homes of Ed and Robert Kass over the past weeks. Mr and Mrs Robert Perry of Crescent City California spend the week with Mrs Perry's mother Mrs Joy Perry. Mrs Bernard Willis and children Sue Ann Tim and Peggy of Lake City spent the end in the home of Mrs Willis' parents Mr and Mrs Charles Brodie. Miss Jo Lubben who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John H Lubben left Sunday for Lakewood Colorado to teach Drama and English.

John H. Lubben Lakewood Colorado Miss Lubben Lyons Nebraska

Struble Collision Involves Schwehacky and Guinan Cars

Sunday evening near Struble a 1959 Chevrolet Tudor driven by Peter Schwehacky struck a 1958 Chevrolet station wagon owned by John Guinan 2178 Joshua Road Lafayette Hill Penn. The Guinan car pulled over awaiting guidance from Nicholson party. Damages were heavy to Schwehacky car. Guinan vehicle continued.

Struble Corner Peter John Schwehacky John J. Guinan Joshua Road Lafayettte Hill Penn Sheriffs Office Guinan Don Nicholson Struble Nicholson Neptune Vicholsons Larchwood Tuck Schwebach

Engagement of Marius Jean Drake Mammen

Dr. Drake Mammen of Akron announces the engagement of his daughter Marius Jean to Maynard Mammien of Le Mars. No wedding date has been set. Mrs. Mabel Mueller and her daughter Miss Mary Mueller of Hermosa Beach are visiting in Milwaukee with Mrs. Mueller’s daughter and her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Forsberg attended the Shriners Convention in Minneapolis on August 13 and 14. Card Of Thanks expresses neighbors and friends’ kindness and sympathy.

Edward E. Drake Akron Marius Jean Maynard Mammien John Mammen le Mars Mabel Mueller Mary Mueller Hermosa Beach California Muelfeds Earle Smith Milwaukee Wisconsin Alton — Forsberg Shriners Minneapolis

Sorrow Becomes Memory as Family Thanks

Mrs Helmer Olund and family express thanks for flowers memorial gifts and pantry supplies in a note describing sorrow that will remain a precious memory and gratitude for support

Helmer Olund

William H Mason Funeral Held in Kingsley

Funeral services for William Hugh Mason 86 longtime Kingsley clothing man who died Tuesday in Oklahoma City were held Thursday at Kingsley Methodist Church with Rev Everett R Major officiating. Burial followed in Kingsley Cemetery under Dickison Funeral Home direction. Mason born April 27 1873 near Kingsley graduated Kingsley High School, worked in clothing trade until 1941 retirement. He moved to Oklahoma City last October to live with son Charles. Surviving: two sons Charles Oklahoma City Donald Milwaukee Wis and daughter Mrs Susan Textrum Ankeney Ia.

William Hugh Mason Kingsley Oklahoma City Okla Kingsley Methodist Church Everett R. Major Kingsley Cemetery Dickison Charles Cosmos Lodge Donald Milwaukee Wis Susan Textrum Ankeney Ja

Westmar Enrollment Grows with 206 Freshmen for 1959

Westmar college prepares for 206 new students for the 1959 60 school year with 94 boys and 12 girls. Of the newcomers 23 are transfers and 11 are former students returning. Students hail from 19 states plus one foreign student, led by Iowa with 83 and Nebraska with 25. Freshman Days start September 14.

Westmar College Westmar Towa Braska Minnesota Kansas North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Iowa Oklahoma Missouri California Kentucky Pennsinia Michigan

New Sisters Join Gehlen Staffing From Ottumwa Order

Parishioners buy a forty two passenger bus to Gehlen as enrollment nears 800 with 783 students last fall. Sisters of the Holy Humility of Mary from Ottumwa will open their first Sioux City diocese mission this fall at St James Le Mars to staff math and music. Gehlen already has thirteen Sisters of Christian Charity, three clergy and six lay teachers with Father Paul Alvey as superintendent. Orientation day August 31 sets the path for a busy school year.

A. W. Behrens Diocesan Globe St. Joseph's Neptune Gehlen Sisters of the Holy Humility of Mary Ottumwa Iowa Sioux City St. James Parish le Mars Sisters of Christian Charity Wilmette Paul Alvey Pocahontas Catholic Granville St. Joseph's Hospers Nick Becker St. Anthony’s Parish Granville David Hogan St. Mary's

Le Mars Back To School Day Free Rides The Retail Bureau

Le Mars hosts Back To School Days August 28 and 29 offering free rides for kids including a merry go round ferris wheel and pony rides. Tickets are available at participating stores with one ticket per ride per child and extra tickets by visiting other stores. Rides run Friday 10 am to 9 pm and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm.

le Mars The Chamber of Commerce Union Hotel Retail Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce

Willer Buys Tie Knot in Merrill Nuptials

Willer Buys were married August 16 1959 by Rev J L Mouser at the EUB Church Merrill. Attendants were Vernon J Hueser. Guests Sunday included Gerald Hemphill family Eve rett Tripp George Rice and son Michael.

Alma M. Willer Akron Albert Buys le Mars J. L. Mouser Eub Church Merrill Vernon J. Hueser Gerald Hemphill Everett Tripp George Rice Michael

Obituary Reference List From Mapleton Sioux City Le Mars

Obituary notes several relatives of Rob ert Tripp and family including Janet Linda and Patricia of Mapleton and Mrs Madge Raber of Le Mans plus relatives in Sioux City Worthington Minn Le Mars. Pallbearers for Joy Perry listed as Percy Kistle Russell Green Russell Bowers Dr R M Figg Ro J M Long and CC Wood.

Robert Tripp Janet Linda Patricia Mapleton Noreji’ Fox Robert Suzanne Kenneth Sioux City Robert Thunhorst Roben Rebecca Richard Worthington Minnesota Madge Raber le Mans Tripp le Mars Joy Perry Globe-Post Percy Kistle Russell’ Green Russell Bowers Dr. Rm, Figg Ro J M Long CC Wood

Le Mars area schools prep for opening amid summer work

The Le Mars district outlines major summer upgrades including five new classrooms at Le Mars Central, a remodeled lunch area, and new gym tennis courts. Merrill and rural schools receive renovations such as repainted rooms, new lighting, and updated facilities. Superintendent Archambault commends rural cooperation as schools prepare to open.

le Mars New Central Les Mars Clark Franklin Central I - Contractors Merrill Kis Singer Archambault

Scheitler Funeral Attendees From Distance At Ovens

William J Scheitler funeral held August 20 at St Catherines Church Ovens area drew relatives from far away including Mrs Vari e Krell Mr and Mrs Ray Krell Leo Krell of Blooming Prairie Minnesota Mrs Clara Expecting Mr and Mrs Isidore Felding of Lismore Minnesota Mr and Mrs Al Erpeldin and Mrs Celestinus Wolf Mrs Julius Wolf of Adrian Minnesota Mr and Mrs Arr Felding Mr and Mrs Leo Erpelding Mr and Mrs Jerome Erpelding of Woodstock Minnesota Mrs Ted Bevell of Holstein Iowa Pall bearers were nephews Cornelius Wolf Leonardo Reichling John Scheitler Arnold Feidler and others Mr and Mrs Everett Tripp to move from Mapleton to St Petersburg Florida en route visiting daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Richard Pace of New Haven Conn Wilbur H B De Pree a Plymouth County welfare worker was elected vice president of the Northwest Chapter of the Iowa Welfare Association at a Call Point State Park meeting Mrs Lois Lenertz mentioned.

William J. Scheiter St. Catherines Church Ovens Sere Variie Krell Ray Krell Leo Krell Blooming Prairie Minnesota Clara Isidore Frelding Lismore Minnesot al Erpeldin Celestinus Wolf Julius Wolfall Adrain Nés Everett Tripp Mapleton St. Petersburg Florida Richard Pace New Haven Conn Wilbur H. B. de Pree Plymouth County Department of Social Welfare Northwest Iowa Welfare Association Call Point State Park Lois Lenertz

Local property transfers and sale plans in Remsen area

A farm a mile northwest of Remsen has purchased the Loteum residence property in Remsen and will move in this fall. The seven room house is well located near schools churches and the business district. The Lenerta farm will be occupied by Martin Wilkens who now lives 10 miles southeast of town. Mrs Len ent plans a closing out public sale, the date to be determined.

Remsen Loteum Poperty Lenerta Martin Wilkens Lenent

Births and medical updates from Sacred Heart hospital

Mrs John Hodgson Le Mars underwent an appendectomy at Sacred Heart hospital. A son was born August 23 to Mr and Mrs James Schultz Milford at Spencer Municipal Hospital. A daughter born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Gary Donlin Le Mars at Sacred Heart hospital. A daughter born August 22 to Mr and Mrs William Myntosh Cleghorn at Sacred Heart hospital. A daughter born August 23 to Mr and Mrs Richard Kunkel Remsen at Sacred Heart hospital. Mrs Gerald Homan Remsen admitted Sunday to Sacred Heart hospital in Le Mars. A son born Sunday August 23 to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Anderson Chicago at Sacred Heart hospital. A daughter born August 15 at Akron hospital to Mr and Mrs Clinton Lindsey Le Mars. Birth at Sacred Heart hospital to Mr and Mrs Gary Donlin Le Mars a daughter Aug 20. Maurice Buckley also listed with a daughter born August 20.

John Hodgson le Mars Sacred Hear Hospital James Scheultz Milford Lows Spencer Municipal Hospita Reggie Schultz Merrill Iowa Nick Kloster Gary Donlin Sacred Heart Hospital Charles Buckley Maurice Acson William “MyTntosh Cleghorn Sacred Khut Hospital Richard Kunkel Remsen Gerald Homan Remsens Sacred T Hospital Kenneth Anderson Chicago Akron Hospital Clinton, Lindsey Charles, Buckley

One Car Crash Near Ellendale Leaves Man Bruised

A single vehicle crash occurred Sunday morning at the intersection of county road M and highway 7 west of Merrill. Passenger name not fully clear, 19 year old Mr. Guill suffered a badly bruised left hand after a front tire failed and the car rolled over. Sheriff’s office investigated the incident.

Highway 7 Merrill Guill Ellendale Eendale Station 10 Contol Sheriffs Office

Catholic Women Group Meet in Northwest Deanery

The Northwest Deanery of the Diokenson Catholic Women’s Council will meet at Larchwood Community Gym on Thursday August 27 hosted by St Mary’s Parish. Registration at 12 30 p m meeting at 1 30 p m and officers to be elected. Mrs Clarence Branch and Mrs James Rogers hold council president roles. St Joseph’s and St James parishes urged to attend.

Diokenson Council of Catholic Women Larchwood Low St. Mary's Parish Clarence Branch St. Joseph's Diovenson Catholic Council James Rogers St. James Diovenson Catholic Council St Joseph's St James

Plymouth County TB and Health Association meets at court

The Plymouth County Tuberculosis and Health Association board met at the courthouse with County President Mrs Marion Chapman. A county wide chest X ray program sponsored by the association and the County Medical Association was planned. The unit will visit Kingsley Hinton Akron Remsen and Le Mars between September 15 and 22. Time and locations will be announced in the Globe-Post.

Plymouth County “Tuberculosis and Health Association Court House Marion Chapman Laws T. B. Associon County T. and Health Association County Medical Association Kingsleyster Hinton Akron Remsen le Mars Globe-Post

What Farmers Won't Trade

Minnesota Times notes that no farmer would trade safety for a moment of pleasure. It argues farmers will not ride tractors or wagons in the dark or delay fixing nonworking lights. The piece emphasizes prudence and caution over risky highway travel.

Wwanhoe Minnesota

Farm safety debate on tractor accidents and risks

The Times notes farm machinery accidents remain high especially with tractors. Manufacturers provide safety instructions but once sold, control ends. Farmers choose safe operation or take chances that can lead to serious injury or death.

Gods Aid Marines Go To Annapolis

Qualified enlisted Marines may enter a four year Naval Science Education program ending with commissioning as officers. The path begins with screening tests in July, then eight months at the Naval Prep School, followed by the Naval Academy entrance exam and progression to midshipman status. Applicants must be 17 to 22, have three years of high school, one year of military service, be unmarried, a US citizen, and physically fit. USAFE courses assist in meeting requirements and exam prep.

Naval Prep Naval Academy Navy Marine Corps Academy U. S

Kathy Phipps Wins Storm Lake Womens Golf Tourney

Kathy Phipps a Gehlen High School junior from Le Mars won the Storm Lake women’s golf tournament on Thursday with a victory in a playoff over TK holes. She also earned medalist honors by shooting 43 on the front nine.

Kathy Phipps Gehlen High School le Mars Storm Lake Kathy

Regional Soil Conservation winners advance to state contest

The Des Moines Register Region 1 contest in Iowa awarded Plymouth County prizes with George Greenwood in owner operator, Leo Schroeder and Lawrence Langel in tenant operator, and Donald Vandrak in progress divisions. Winners from multiple counties advance to the State Contest to choose the best conservation farm per division. Additional farm plans and terrace work were noted for several townships, plus local community updates and a deer collision incident near Wyoring.

Des Moines Register Iowa Plymouth County Soil Conservalion District George Greenwood Liberty Township Leo Schroeder Lawrence Langel Garfield Township Donald Vandrak Ermers Buena Vista County Clay County Cherokee County Dickinson County Sci Conar Lyon County O'Brien Osceola Sioux County Ami Woodbury Co Plmouth County Soil Conserva Fon District Plymouth County Vincent Muth Preston Towenship Malcomy Brodie Westfell William Tangle Lincoln Township Herbert Philips Johnson Township Sr. Tey Phymouth Franz Sehneder Fredonia Wesley Taylor Ernest Schmid

Karl Stubes Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Stube of Le Mars mark fifty years of marriage with a Sunday open house at Grace Lutheran church in Le Mars. Married September 25 1959, they moved to Le Mars in 1956. They have two daughters, four sons and 15 grandchildren. Relatives invited to attend.

Karl Stube le Mars Spain Grace Lutheran Church the Mars Naet Stube Wry Reinhold Remsen Lard Pearson Lakewood Relph Merrill Macvin Urbin Vernon Hinton, Ha Cub

Gi Pimeras Meet at St Boniface Church Lion City

A meeting is announced for Monday evening August 3 at 8 p.m. at Sacred Hunt hospitals with Gi Pimeras and Sialic AQP hospitalsilia members invited. Attendees are asked to present finished or unfinished articles for the bazaar. no brief meeting will be held and refreshments will be served.

St Boniface Church Lion City Sialic Aqp Sacred Hunt

100 Years Of Oil Progress Centennial Commemorative Page

A commemorative page marks the centennial anniversary of oil progress. It recalls the long path from prehistoric oil origins to modern refining, noting pivotal products and industry milestones. The Globe Post hosts the feature detailing this historic trajectory and its impact on the oil sector.

Widmerk Srogres Postill

Infant Grosenheider dies. services held in Le Mars

Julie Grosenheider, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Grosenheider of Le Mars, died August 21 1989 after birth at Sacred Heart hospital. Funeral services were at 2pm Saturday at Le Mars City Cemetery with Rev I L Belk. Survivors include parents and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Jack Grosenheider and others. حادث

Julie Plaine Corasenheider Robert I Grosenheider The Mars Sesile 6Th Ave Sacred Heart Hospital le Mars City Res I. L. Belk Henny Sursivors Robert Crrosenheider le Mis Jack Crrosenheider

Lets Get Married to marriage license issued to James Usher Down

The marriage license was issued to James Usher Down, 24 of Le Mars, and Janice Cloydean Gable of Met ail at the Clerk office. Miss Mildred res attending school in Boulder Colorado is visiting relatives, and Mrs Eyres resumes work as College Librarian at Mitchell University. The Lucky Lassies group met at Barbara Trometer’s home electing new officers for the year and planning events.

James Usher le Mars Janice Cloydean Gable Metail Cler Mildred Res Boulder Colorado Settiee Eyres Mitchell University Mitchell South Dakona Lucky Lassies Mets Barbara Trometer Rell Karen 9 Linda Attriff Kathy Rosenaw Jeanne Francksen Kay la- Bahn de Mais

Le Mars Social Notes Highlights Gardens and Gatherings

Le Mars notes report a bridge tea at the country club hosted by Mrs. Clarence Beckey and Mrs. Eldon Dunne at 2 30. Clementine Hentges hosted her high school graduation class luncheon with attendees from Houston Cherokee Sioux City Mars and Denver. A family dinner at Dana Hoffmans lawn featured out of town guests and remarks on Dr A H Blue and Cornell College. An Eagles Club luncheon honored Vernell Harpenan with gifts and a bridal shower ahead of September 7 wedding.

le Mars Country Club Clarence Beckey Eldon Dunne Clementine Hentges le Mars High School Hazel Stokes Houston Texas Benjamin Kehrberg Cherokee Harold Krueger Sioux City O. M. Kelley Charles Bradie Mars Dale Luther Bk. C. O'Toole Frank Hentges Dana Hoffman Margaret Hoffman Denver Colorado Lee Vasco Streator Minois A. H. Blue Mt. Vernon Iowa Clarence Blue Emory Blue Lincoln Nebraska Earl ‘Blue Hospers Jay Bixby A. H. Blue A Westmar College Cornell College Vernon Phil Hoffman Alton Harry Mower Eagles Vernell Harpenan John Harpenan Marrie Gerald Chapmad T. K Chapman

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Mr. and Mrs Cletus Stinton le. Mars Bestman John Saint Peter Michelle Strub Flower Steve’ Strub Dennie Norton Richard Kalas Farley Peterson, Jr Hinton Arnold Alesch Susan Graettinger. Ta L. H Spaperhachie Drake Mammen William H. Mason Willer Globe Post Catholic Womens Group T. B. & Health Association Gods Aid Annapolis Harold Kuyper Mary Kurt Alion Calif Wyoring Knyer Washyi S. FE. Neson Locy Grand View Ave Nelson Cherokee Counties Standard OF Co FL M. Wennerston Anton Paskert Jean Heverly Abraham B. Rolfes Bernant Rolfes Anna Marie Tae Mars Une Ar Praser Dorothy Roo Fendants Leonard Rolfes Tae Noel Mats Karl Stubes Julie Grosenheider Dunne Hughes Wiliams Yoon Hansen Ida Grove Hawarden Nest Ple Joellen Taylor Joyce Treinen Jean Wright Wanda’ Green Hazel Eyres Rose Mary Phipps le Mars Social Notes
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