Westfield veteran dies in field riding accident near Akron
Herbert Kahler a World War II veteran who farmed the Spalding place north of Westfield was killed by a horse he rode near Akron yesterday between 3 15 and 3 45 pm. Coroner Dr W J Brunner and Deputy Sheriff Jim Mertes investigated the scene at the Spalding farm. Mrs Roy Robinson witnessed the accident reporting the horse rearing and Kahler falling as bystanders and a truck driver moved to the body in a corn field. Kahler died from a crushed chest and injuries of the right arm and shoulder. He left a widow, his parents and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Kahler
Spalding Place
Westfield
Akron
Coroser
S. HH
Tent
W. J. Brunner
Luken
Jim Mertes
Russow
Spalding
Roy Robinson
Robinson
South Dakota
Highway 12
Highway 3
Kahler
Tripp
A Sad Christmas for Sharon Lee
Seven year old Sharon Lee Schipper, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Schipper of 273rd St SW, has been confined to bed for four weeks with rheumatic fever. Her doctor says she must stay bedfast at least until Christmas. Neighbors and friends are urged to send cards and letters to brighten her holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Lee
Lee Schipper
St S. W
Le Mars High Opens Home Schedule With South Sioux City
Le Mars high school basketball starts its home slate Friday hosting a South Sioux City squad. The Bulldogs have three games so far, beating Rock Valley 45 42 and Sheldon 66 44 while falling to Sioux Falls Washington 38 33. Upcoming 1953 54 schedule lists Dec 4 South Sioux City Here Dec 11 Sioux City Central Here Dec 12 Spencer Here Dec 15 Spencer Here Dec 18 Orange City Here Dec 22 Rock Valley Here Jan 8 East Sioux City There Jan 1 Alla Here Jan 15 Sioux City Central Here Jan 22 Sioux City Heelan There Jan 26 Onawa Here Jan 30 Estherville Here Feb 5 Sioux City Heelan Here Feb 6 Sioux City East Here Squad includes Don McDougall Dave Gunther Terry Danne Bob Kath Tom Shepherd Charles Kehrberg Kay Kramer Bob Kettler Wayne Bohlke Harold Posthuma Jerry Becker Bob Impecoven Wendell Thompson Kay Amandson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars High School
Sioux City
Bulldogs
Rock Valley
Sheldon
Sioux Falls
Washington
High
Ule
South Sioux City
Sioux City Central
Spencer
Orange City
Hawarden
East Sioux City
Alla
Sioux City Central Flere
Sioux City Heelan
Onawa
Estherville
Sioux City East
Don McDougall
Dave Gunther
Terry Danne
Bob Kath
Tomi Shepherd
Charles Kehrberg
Kay Kramer
Bob Kettler
Wayne Bohlke
Harold Posthuma
Jerry Becker
Bob Impecoven
Wendell Thompson
Kay Amandson
House Blocks Road Near Floyd River Move
The Highway Commission directed traffic Tuesday near the Floyd River north of Le Mars when a house being moved into Le Mars from the north was stopped on highway 75. Movers halted due to required height adjustments to Iowa Public Service highline wires. The house, bought from Harry Hawkins, was moved to the Zenk's lot on Std St N. W. Here. Mr and Mrs Hawkins built a new pew house on the farm in Grant township on route 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highway Commission
Budge
Floyd River
le Mars
Iowa Public Service
Harry Hawkins
Zenk
Std St
N. W
Hawkins
Grant Township
Route 4
Liberty Schedule Features Local Contests This Week
Liberty hosts Liberty girl and boys JF Luton at home and Union Consolidated at Union. Boys remain undefeated after five wins and one loss, with victories over Luton Hinton Westfield Remsen Merull. Girls record includes wins over Luton Hinton Westfield Remsen and Merl, with overtime win over Hinton. Roster highlights Captain Richard Mary and Beth Newman among players. Schedule includes Jan open dates and Feb sectional rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Luton
Union
Irgton
Hinton
Winnebago
Westfield
Reton
Merull
Remsen
Eton
Fost
Merl
Richard Mary
Lawrence Hecht
Keith Yoerger
Robert Kuen
Jimmie Kuehn
Norman Newberg
Ken- Larry Lehmann
Larry Yoerger
Beth Newman
Donald Solomon
William Bennett
Tom Knapp
Jim, Knapp
Grant Beaulieu
Girls Squad
Glades
June Voerger
Darlene Christiansen
Matilva Newman
Lucene Clarey
Coletta Lehmann
Patricia Bunning
Shelia Mitz
Donna Clarey
Beverly Newberg
Alberta Bennett
Jean Aurill
Yvonne Bunning
Donna Crow
Loretta Daniels
Angela Genter
Joyce Pageler
Dinner at Sacred Heart Sisters of St Francis
Sacred Heart Sisters of St Francis hosted a 7 30 dinner for 19 hospital doctors and their wives at the hospital. Father A W Behrens served as guest of honor. Christmas decor featured red rose corsages and white carnation boutonnieres. Officers were elected to serve next year. Mrs L R Hegg urged forming an auxiliary. temporary chair Mrs F C Bendixen named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siters of
St. Francis of Sacred Heart
C. B. Murphy
H. Lb. VanderStoop
We L. Downe Fc
L. R. Hegg
Rock Valley
Jaws
Iowa State Medical Auxiliary
F. C. Bendixen
Gehlen Loses to Storm Lake in Final Seconds
Gehlen led most of the tight contest but Storm Lake pulled ahead in the final two seconds to win 46 to 44. Jim Stock hit a long shot at the buzzer to seal the Panthers victory as Gehlen fouled out players Sheehan and Kurth. Lenhart led Storm Lake with 19 points. Gehlen’s Sheehan and Vollmar fouled out. free throws and late fouls defined the tense finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Braun
Gehlen
Storm Lake
Bob Lenhitt
John Vollmar
Jim Stock
Panthers
Java
Bob Lenhart
Stam Fake
Bill VanderMeer
Engagement announced for Shirley Muth of Ireton match
Mrs belon Specully Mroo and Mrs Lloyd Baldwin of Sion Falk South Dakota announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley to Homer Muth son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Muth of Ireton Iowa The wedding date has not been disclosed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belon
Mroo
Lloyd Baldwin
Sion, Falk, SD
Shirley
Homer Muth
Thomas Muth
Ireton
Under Doctors Care Wezenl Twins And Local Births
Born in Sioux City November 27 1953 at St Vincent hospital to Mr and Mrs Verlyn Wenzel Kingsley Ia twins Mr and Mrs Dale Heissel 7515 North St St Louis Park Minneapolis Minn are the proud parents of a baby girl named Juanita Rosco Also Mrs Hugh Maxwell hospitalized Sacred Heart after a fall at home Medical and surgical admissions to Sacred Heart include Fred Hivino Le Mars Mrs Roy Pedersen Rock Rapids George Neill Merrill Patricia Beamer Rock Valley LeRoy Holck Paullina Glen Hodgen Remsen Duane DeRaad Le Mars Fuward Durband Le Mars Mrs John Raveling Le Mars Lynn Kruwell Le Mars Margret Ann Hamann Le Mars Thomas Paulson Le Mars Terry Lee Utesch Le Mars Korn To Mr and Mrs Quiar Riche Granville a gil Nov 25 Mr and Mrs Dale Delperdang Remsen a boy Nov 26 Mr and Mrs Ronald Weening Le Mars a boy Nov 27 Mr and Mrs Ball Limb Le Mars a boy Nov 28 Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gustafmins a boy Nov 27 and Mrs Arsen Epling Merrill a girl Nov 28 Mr and Mrs Cyfil Ortmann Le Mars a gil Dec 2 Mr and Mrs Clarence Baker Remsen a gil Dec 2 Mr and Mrs Leonard Anthony Le Mars a ent Dec 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
St. Vincent Hospital
Verlyn Wenzel
Kingsley
Dale Heissel
North St
St. Louis Park
Minneapolis
Minn
A & Tb
Maternity Hospital
Juanita Rosco
Hugh Maxwell
Sacred Heart Hospital
le Mars
Margret
Ann Hamann
Thomas Paulson
Terry Lee Utesch
Korn
Quiar Riche
Granvilly
A Gil
Dale Delperdang
Remsen
Ronald Weeninh
Ball Limb
Lawrence Gustaf- Mins
Arsin Epling
Merrill
Cyfil Ortmann
Gil
Clarence Baker
Leonard Anthony
le Mins
Ent
Fines Set For Various Offenses At Debonair
Robert Miauthison posted 25 for disturbing the peace at the Debonair on Wednesday evening and has not appeared for a year, bond forfeited. Other fines include Emil Luge for sop sign 7.50 dollars, Charles Brady for faulty brakes 13 dollars, Cla 4 Syerk and Nick Coch tucker with overweights 40 and 12 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miauthison
Debonair
Emil Luge
Charles Brady
Cla 4
Syerk
Nick Coch Tucker
Farewell Party for Pastor Stahmer at Trinity Lutheran
A large crowd gathered Sunday evening at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hinton for a farewell party in honor of Pastor Stahmer and his family. Rev. Clausen of Sioux City served as toastmaster while gifts were presented by the confirmation class, Sunday school, Walther League, Married Peoples Society, Ladies Aid Society, and the congregation. The Stahmers departed Tuesday for their new home in Churden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
Trinity Lutheran
Stahmer
Rev
Clausen
Sioux City
Walther League
Married = Peoples Society
Ladies Aid Society
Churden
Westmar Drive Planning Drive For College Support
Westmar College drive group meeting at the Elks Club outlined a two year campaign to raise about 30 000 from Evangelical United Brethren areas across nine states. Dr Kime urged stronger community ties and announced a larger Le Mars advisory committee to bolster college support and enrollment growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dioner
Westmar College
Elks Club
Golden
Thompson
D. O. Kime
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Mars
West
Tess
Dro Kime
le Mars
Dr. Kime
Accident Lawsuit Against Lumber Company and Driver
M. J. Coverdale of Elk Point South Dakota sues Farmers Cooperative Lumber Company of Akron and Clair Moorehead. In September 1953 a truck turning from Main onto First Street collided with Coverdale’s westbound auto at First and Main. Plaintiff seeks 333.67 plus interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Coverdale
Elk Point
S. D
Farmers Cooperative Lumber Company of
Akron
Clair Moorehead
Main Street
Main Streets
Farmers Cooperative Lumber Co
Akron Fous
Clue Moorehead
First Street
Double Wedding at Adaville U B Church December 1 1933
Miss Marjorie Herman and Miss Delotis Herman wed Virgil Wil ter and Donald Bohlken in a double ceremony at Adaville E U B church. Rev. Raymond Bjork officiated at 2 30 p m with 175 guests attending a church reception.
Wanderscheid Bay Bride at St Joseph Le Mars
Miss Rita Wanderscheid became the bride of Philip Bay at St Joseph Church Le Mars with Moet J D Fisch officiating at 9:00 AM on Monday November 28. Attendants included Lorie Oaks as matron of honor and Darlene Reiter as bridesmaid. Jules Bay and Artie Milbroch stood for the groom with Darnell Reiter and Carol Staum as ushers. The bride wore a white Chantilly gown with nylon trim and a colonial bouquet. flower girls wore yellow and white pompons. Reception and wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s aunt’s home and Eagles ball in Le Mars. The couple will reside in Le Mars after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
le Mars
Min Rita Wanderscheid
Philip Bay
Paul
Mls
Willam Pelleer
Eagles
le Mary
Jane Baack
Elmer Kohler
Sry
Robert Jurgenson
Helen Sehleis
Joe Ann Thill
Elelen Woodward
Mass
Dorothy Vanderschell
Mary Ann Shaw
Poyt+ lis Arens
Betty Arens
Have You Lost A Piano Top in Globe-Post Notice
Clarence Brunken moved a piano last Thursday and in the process the top was displaced. A neighbor found the top in the road and saved it from being run over. The neighbor saw the Globe-Post wantads and returned the piano top to its owner the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe: Post Wantads
Clarence Brunken
Globe-Post
Rain Gauge Records 14 Inches. Globe Post Office Damaged
Weather observer Dan Zeig reports 14 inches of rain this afternoon. The Globe Post Office sustained major damage from the downpour caused by nearby construction at Luken's and adjacent stores, with merchandise losses due to leaks from the new Public Service building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Zeig
Globe Post Office
Luken’s
Lows Public Service
30th Anniversary for Le Mars Couple Grasz
Relatives and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Grasz of Le Mars on December 1 for their 30th wedding anniversary. Guests included numerous Grasz relatives, in law and friends, who attended a pinochle party followed by lunch brought by guests and gifts for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Grass
le Mars
Grasz
Lester Grasz
Randy
Orval Grasz
James
Diane
Norman Grasz
Vernon Gravy
Mietie Wilken
George Sigbens
Marving
Amd
Raymond Gabel
Wendell
Gert Jacobs
Margaret
Abe
Wendell Me Annich
Art Wilken
Adolf Kuck
Henry Lubben
Bill Gronemeyer
Funeral services for Mrs Albert Kurtz of Kingsley
Mrs. Nettie Anna Ray Kurtz, born January 27, 1884 in Lanark Illinois, died November 26 1953 at age 69 years 9 months and 29 days. She lived in Kingsley Iowa since 1941 and previously resided in Wessington Springs South Dakota. She was married to Albert Kurtz in 1907 and survived by her husband five children twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild plus three sisters and many relatives. Funeral was held November 29 at the Church of the Brethren with pastors Vernon Powell Harry Wingert and Earl Kurt officiating. Her devotion to family and faith was noted in the obituary and a tribute poem followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Albert Kurtz
Kingsley
Vernon Powell
Harry Wingert
Earl Kurt
Flandreau
Nettie Anna Ray
Lanark
Frank Ray
Wessington Springs
Albert
Emery
Wentworth
S. D
Harold Graham
Gladys
Francis Hendricks
Estelle
Laserne
Remsen
Mmm
Melsin
Monk
Phyllis
Pierson
Abo
Funeral rites held for Herman B Vos in Sioux County
Herman Bernard Vos 59 a longtime Sioux county farmer and stockman died November 24 at his winter home in Phoenix after a brief cold. Born November 26 1893 in the Netherlands he married Este Kas of Orange City January 29 1920. Services were conducted at Phoenix and Orange City with Rev DeVries and Rev Bronkema officiating. Surviving are his widow a brother Conrad of Orange City a sister Mrs Joh Draager Sr and Mrs Henry TeVelde of Minnesota plus several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ircton
Christian Reformed Church
Herman Bernad Vos
Sioux County
Vox
Phoenics
Herman Bernard Vos
Netherlands
United States
Sion
Marrage
R. Bronkema
Orange City
Theo van Bruggen Jr
Gertrude Geels
William Bomenars
Wm. den Ouden
Gerrit Nyhot
Herman Vollink
Henry Kuipers
William Karn
Wand
Joh Draager
Conrad
Orange Kass
Henry TeVelde
Brooten
Minn
Bertha
Mary Ellen Johnson Weds Paul F. Zenk in South Bend
Miss Mary Ellen Johnson became the bride of Paul F. Zenk at St John the Baptist Church in South Bend. The couple will reside at Blackwood Apartments, South Bend, after a breakfast reception in the Oak Room of the Hotel Van Orman following their Nov 26 ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Zenk
Usn
Middletown
Root
James In. Passino
Albert Hoffman
Minneapolis
Brute
van Orman
James Passing
Robert Hower
Sally Smith
Roselyn Becker
Bar One
Missy Margaret Dundy
Zenk
Blackwood Apartments
South Bend
Hancock Township Farmers Ban Hunting After Vandalism Wave
Sixty farmers from Hancock township Plymouth county and surrounding areas meet to condemn hunting and deer hunting in the region. They report stock losses damaged fences trespass and vandalism including damaged insulators signs and windpoles. They warn unauthorized hunters will be prosecuted and say landowners must grant hunting permission. ORVAL PORT constable Hancock Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock Township
Sioux City
Tiky Aft
Onal Port
Aincock
Plymouth County
Orval Port
25th Anniversary Honors Mrs Westhoff and John Westhoff
East Craig residents celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Mrs Dora Westhoff and John Westhoff on Friday November 20. A short program was led by Rev. WL Schmidt of Craig. After luncheon, guests offered gifts and wished many more happy anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Westhoff East
Craig
Rekstaves
WL Ok, Schmidt
Westhoff
Dora Popken
Fire destroys wash house on Paul Branch farm near Le Bours
A Monday morning fire on the Paul Branch farm seven miles south of Le Bours destroyed a combined wash house and shed. Mrs. Ed Bohlke, who was starting a kerosene stove for the weekly wash, was nearby when the blaze began. A neighbor saw smoke and a small explosion followed. A bucket brigade formed and neighbors, with the fire department, battled to save the barn and adjacent corners. the building and contents were a total loss. The structure was insured. Cpl. Ploeger, son of local residents, arrived home from Korea on a 30 day furlough and will report back to Camp Pendleton after service. He recently helped build Freedom Village in Korea and briefly rested in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Branch
S. FE
Leburs
Ed Botlke
Bohlke
Hamung
Cpl
Dugene Plucger
John Plieger
St. SW
Korea
Ploeger
Oceanside
Camp Pendleton
Cali
Koera Hie
Japan
Donald Plueger
Military Police
Lion
Lets Get Married A License Issued To Spaulding And Cuthrell
A marriage license was issued this week to Dack E Spaulding of Pant lina and Imogene Cuthrell of Kings ley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dack E. Spaulding
Pantlina
Imogene Cuthrell
Kingsley
Pictures Postponed as Globe-Post Delivers in Space Crunch
The Globe-Post delayed half a page of wedding party pictures due to space constraints despite running all wedding stories. Postponed wedding photos include Swindle-Hakeman, Rickett-Pedho, Stackell-Martin, Wilhelmi-Bodbien, Schwarz-Dreckman, Murray-Morning, and Wurth-Felts, plus a Remsen trio whose combined ages predate George Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Post
Aial
Swindle—Hakeman Rickett
Pedho Stackell
Martin Wilhelmi
Bodbien Schwarz—Dreckman& Murray
Morning Wurth—Felts Abo
Remsen
Geo. Washington
Funeral services for Mrs. Minta DeRand
Mrs. Minta DeRand died Sunday in Hoklandale Minn. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Ireton Presbyterian Church with burial in Ireton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minta DeRand
Hoklandale
Minn
Ireton Presbyterian Church
Buriat
Ireton
Business and Professional Week Meeting at Le Mars High
The Business and Professional Week group met December 1 in the Le Mars high school activities room for a bi month meeting. Misses Jean Koenig and Eleanor DuBois gave an illustrated talk on Public Affairs. Luncheon was served by Terene Sr with Aneline Robberman and Ethel Neubranst assisting. Overnight guests included Mr and Mrs John Madden and Mr and Mrs Bob Conner of Dex Moines. Joe Zimmer, formerly a Sacred Heart patient, shows improvement and is now able to sit up part of the day. News from Peter Trometer and Wallace Harbeck family notes. Susan Kav, infant daughter of the Harbecks in Alameda, Calif., died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars High School
Jean Koenig
Eleanor DuBois
Terene Sr
Ethel Neubranst
John Madden
Bob Conner
Dex Moines
Iowa
Tom Madden
Pierson
Joe Zimmer
Sacred Heart Haspre
Peter Trometer
Wallace Harbeck
Alameda, Calif
Susan Kav
Fired or not F C Husman remains unsettled
County road maintainer F C Husman warns farmers and supporters rally behind him as the Plymouth County board of supervisors prepared to decide Monday if his firing by Supervisor Cliff Noble was legitimate. Husman, who has long served Akron area roads, says he was fired in the cab of his maintainer with no public reason given. More than 200 names may back a petition for presentation to the board as a stand against the firing, with Husman planning to run for supervisor himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike. C. Husman
Akron Way
Court House
L. A. Ludwig
E. E. Nelson
Ames
Highway Commission
Husman
Globe-Post
Cliff Noble
le Mars
The
Globe Post
Plymouth County
Akron
Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisory
Ian
Pye
Supertivor
Noble
Gind
Sions
Tawi City
Ph Teuthe
Also Mentioned on This Page
LHS Basketball
Sacred Heart
le Mars Globe-Post
Tadat
Westmar Drive
Marjorie Herman
Delotis Herman
Sigtery
Adaville E. U. B
Marjorie
Virgil Wilter
Miss Delotis
Donald Bohlken
Raymond Bjork
Harsey Herman
Willer
Mas. Henory S. Willer
Bohl- Ven
Lena Bohlken
le Mats
Eldon Fiehoerdt
Council Bluffs
Kenneth
Miss Delors
Shirles
Stanley Willer
Bestman
LaVerle Bohlken Bestamin
Duane Heromin
Duane Smith
Kenneth Konken
Milton
Gerald Heiman
Harry Warenhorst
Milton Hermin
Merlin Brown
Adele Rozell
Kathleen Rozell
Gladys Konken
Mardelle Feelhaver
Mesdaumes Bill Fuerhelm
Elmer Brown
Ray Heiden
Vernon Buchre
Lois Lancaster
Joyce Lake
Besetly Jurgemson
Marton von Hag
le Mat
Sions City School of Cosmetology
Nellie Wells
Akron High School
Bohlken
Ve Sears
Sioos Brothers
Walter
Bohthems
Mrs
Harry Payne
Schenectady, New York
Jam Treinen
Wanderscheid Bay
Fingel
Apsious
Sivas
Cry
Deo FC
Lou Miller
Phil Groethen
Herman B. Voss
J.C. Penney Co
Madson Wik
Army Pfe
Doble F. Bradley
John Apel Marcus
U. S. Armed Forces Institute
Brad.ley
2Nd Army Service Unit
Camp Carson
Colo
USAFI
Millon
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Wis
Bugna Vista College
Colorado University
Hancock
Johnson-Zenk
Mary Ellen Johnson
Paul F. Zenk
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Leon A. Pursiey
Martin BD. Johnson
Tacoma Ave
Joseph J. Zenk
New Ulum
Mina
Margaret Zenk
M. DeRand
F. C
Gene Oberding
Larry, Grasz
Laverne Gabel
Meester
A Force
Omaha
San Antonio
Texas
Clare Martine
San Diego
Calif
Claire
Navy
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