Two Shots Fail To Find The Heart
Bill Van Rockel of Sioux County north of Strubie is in Sacred Heart hospital in serious condition after shooting himself twice with a .410 shotgun. He was committed to Cherokee for alcoholism a month earlier and released on habeas corpus. It is unclear if this related to the attempt. Sheriff and county attorney postponed Betty Van Roekel’s assault and battery trial. her husband appeared with a witness and she was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Van Rockel
Sioux County
Strubie
Sacred Heart hospital
Van Rockel
Betty Van Roekel
Mrs. Van Roekel
Granville Woman Dies After Highway Crash
Mrs. Christina M. Grady 78 of Granville died after a care bus crash on highway 75 near Sioux City. The Grady car collided with a Sioux Lines bus driven south by Lars Fred Chimtensen. Nine people were injured including Grady and eight bus passengers. Autopsy found shock internal injuries ruptured lung rib fractures and arm fracture. Funeral arrangements set for Granville. Federal Judge Martin Van Qoster rode the bus but was not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina M. Grady
Granville
Sioux City
Grady
Sioux Lines, Inc
Lars Fred Chimtensen
Granville min
St Joseph Mercy hospital
Alice Rhea
Elizabeth Hauff
Merril. ta
Anna Mvehalsick
Le Mars
Huufs
Tim
Tenera Kroon
Alton
Byron Lyle
Te Mars
Ralph Bruneau
Jefferson
S. D
John Manson
Le Mam
Hauff
Rhea
Mehalsick
Granside
Omaha
Rutledge
Fisch
Remsen
Thomas L. Corden
Woodburs
St. Joseph’s church
Martin Van Qosterheul
Orange City
Globe-Post
Fort Dodge
Grossman hospital
New Owner Of Charison's Produce Here
Mio and Mrs Jester Holt become new operators of Holt's Produce in Le Mars after purchasing Charlan Produce. The Holts had previously ran a milk pickup route from Leeds and are planning to continue residing in Le Mars. Mr Charlon recently hospitalized for back problems with unclear plans for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mio
Jester Holt
Leeds
Holts Produce
le Mars
Charlan Produce
M o
Holt
Pe Mars
owl
Charlon
Kingsley Dee Public Auction Promises Farm Sale Dates
Sale dates listed for public auctions including Kinerman Purebred spotted Poland China and Landrace hogs and general farm machinery and livestock. Names such as Ben Mukler Stroble Donald Vondrak John Prgeldinger appear with locations Kingsley and Derry. Dee 20 and Dee 22 mark sale events across farms and auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinerman
Poland
China
Kingsley Dee
Ben Mukler
Stroble
Donald Vondrak
Kingsley
Derry
John Prgeldinger
Alton Publy
Binder-Welte Couple Wed at Holy Name Marcus
Miss Gloria M. Binder daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Binder Marcus Iowa and Maurice Welle son of Mr and Mrs Dai Danbury Iowa were married November 24 at Holy Name church Marcus The couple resides at 2645 15 Ave Minneapolis The bride graduated from St Vincent hospital school of nursing and worked at St Marys hospital Minneapolis Her husband attended Loras college Dubuque and serves as auditor general with the air force in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria M. Binder
John F. Binder
Marcus, Ia
Maurice Welle
Dai
Danbury
Holy Name church
Marcus
Ave
Minneapolis
St. Vincent hospital school of pursing
St. Mary's hospital
Loras college
Dubuque
airforce
Western Chivalry In Action In Iowa Court
Judge D C Lenihan disposed of the assault and battery case against Betty Van Rockel of Le Mars and Orville Harrell from the west. Harrell was found guilty December 8, fined 100 dollars and costs. Van Rockel denied participating in the attack on her husband Louie Van Rockel. The parties agreed that Louie return a radio clock and Van Rockel would return a chain saw. The incident, tied to a bar fight in Struble December 7, involved gunshot wounds to Louie’s father and horseman Harrell’s racehorse work near Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Lenihan
Betty Van Rockel
Le Mars
Orville Harrell
Harrell
Wyoming
Cahoma
Sioux City
South Sioux City
Struble
Accidents Reported in Le Mars Snowstorm
The mayor’s office logged three accidents during and after the snowstorm in Le Mars. At 10:20 P.M. on December 2, on 4th Street and Central Avenue, Robert Stoffel in a 1948 Ford collided with Billy Zimmerman in a 936 Chevrolet causing 350 dollars damage to the Zimmerman car and left rear damage to Stoffel’s vehicle. At 2nd Avenue and 4th Street at 2 P.M. on December 2, Clyde Coppock in a 1949 Hudson collided with Will Landeath in a 1949 Diamond T pickup causing 75 dollars damage to Coppock and 35 dollars to the truck. At 7:05 A.M. on December 12, Gale Swanson in a 1952 Oldsmobile struck Merlin Blackmore’s parked 1950 Chevrolet on Central Avenue and 3rd Street, snow on the cars reducing visibility, resulting in 200 dollars damage to Swanson and 30 dollars to Blackmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
4th St
Central Ave
Robert Stoffel
Ford
Billy Zimmerman
Hawarden
Chevrolet
Stoffel
Zimmerman
2nd Ave
4th StS
Clyde Coppock
Hudson
Will Landeath
Coppock
Gale Swanson
Olds
Merlin Blackmore
3rd St
Swanson
Blackmore
Cold Wave Eases After Harsh Midwestern Freeze
A cold wave that dropped Sioux City to 9 below zero Thursday morning eased today with light additional snow. Official totals show three inches from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning. Ice formed under the snow caused several minor slides between Le Mars and Sioux City, but serious accidents were rare. The coldest reading was 24 degrees below zero at Le Mars Wednesday night. Mrs Pee Tatro reported their daughter-in-law Mrs YP Hackett and four year old Christine Hackett were in a Sunday car crash while en route to church. Hackett car was demolished and Mrs Hackett and Christine were shaken but not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
zeto
Sioux City
radio KLEMM
Le Mars
Pee Tatro
YP. H Hackett
Chrsnne
Tong Beach
Hackett
Christine
Cronin Hurt In Accident At Seney
Robert J. Cronin, 34, of Oyens, sustained a severe head gash when his car was struck from behind by a semi driven by Berniard Christen son, 43, of Sioux City, at Highway 33 near Seney. The crash sent both vehicles into a ditch. Cronin was hospitalized at Sacred Heart in Le Mars after a passing motorist ferried him from the scene. The truck, owned by City Club Distributing Co, was loaded. Christmas gifts in Cronin’s car were damaged. Weather and exact conditions not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Cronin
Oyens
Sacred Heart hospital
Seney
Cronin
Struble
Berniard Christenson
Sioux Cry
City Club Distributing Co
Le Mars
Crenin
Mayor Long backs December traffic safety drive
Mayor R J M Long issues four proclamations designating December as a traffic safety month in Le Mars. He urges citizens to support officials, participate in organized efforts, and practice cautious driving and walking to reduce the shocking traffic toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. M. Long
Le Mars
Alesch Replies To Al Henrich Letter Controversy
Alesch responds to Al Henrich regarding a letter in the LeMars Globe-Post. He urges readers to verify sources and avoid gossip. The note mentions John W. O Doherty of Alton, Nebraska, and a Reserve Forces Act military course linked to Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alesch
Al Henrich
Alvin Henrich
LeMars Globe-Post
Farm Bureau
John WO
Tawa
Rao
Alton Haigh Schell
Port Peon
Mero
MMT Doherty
Downing Praised for Role in Hospital Billing Settlement
Dr. W. K. Downing of Le Murs and Iowa Smite Medical Society officers received praise in the journal for guiding a settlement with the Iowa hospital association over charging methods for radiology and related services. Hospitals may hire technicians under licensed physicians who bill patients, with a legislative change sought to formalize the agreement. Insurance benefits under Blue Cross will shift to Blue Shield without loss to policyholders. pathologists and radiologists promise no cost increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Downing
Le Murs
Iowa Smite Medical Society
journal of the
Iowa Society
Iowa hospital association
leymen
jong court
hospiity
doctain
reguslature
Blus Cross
Blue Shield Insurance
Blue Cross
Mrs John Busch of Long Beach Dies in Auto Crash
Mrs John Busch of Long Beach California died from injuries from a car accident. The funeral was held in a Long Beach Catholic church. She is survived by her husband John and three children. Busch formerly lived in Le Mars Iowa and has a brother Hears in Marcus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Busch
Long Beach
Calif
John
Busch
Le Mars
Hears
Mlrcus
It Has Sniven Around Here It Has Sniven Around Here
A garbled excerpt discusses language shifts and grammar rules about tense and usage. It references weather terms like snow and rain and mentions Radio KEEM and Greek philology. It also alludes to public health topics and tuberculosis discussions from national and local sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
meng
Radio KEEM
Two Mars men face charges in district court
OMVI defendant Joseph Frank Mayeres, 56, of Mars, bound over after a hearing on a $500 fine. Raymond Char Nipp, 21, of Merbul, was arrested Sunday, pleaded guilty in district court and fined $300 with license suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OMVI
Joseph Frank Mayeres
the Mars
Lg Mars
Justice of Peace
D.C
Raymond Char Nipp
Merbul
ant
Olla Podrida notes health, scrapbooks and a Civil Defense center
The author, sidelined by a sunburn and illness, reports resuming his Globe-Post scrapbook after months away and reflects on routines and health. C. Le. Ben Fowler announces federal matching funds for a Firemanship and Civil Defense Training Center at Iowa State College in Ames.
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Mia
George Bo Abels
Calton
Santa Mania
Pacific Pallades
San Antonia
Ben" Fowler
Civil Defense
Coil Defense Administration
Towa State College
Ames
William Van Roekel Dies After Hospital Wounds
William Van Roekel longtime Sioux County resident died at Saved Heart hospital after Tuesday gunshot injuries. Born June 13 1892 in Orange City he married Mary Wiele in 1912. Funeral services set for Maurice with burial in Maurice cemetery. survivors include wife and ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Van Roekel
Sioux County
Saved Heart hospital
Mr. Van Rockel
Orange City
Mary Wiele
William Van Rockel
main
Maurice
Fist Reformed church
Laman
Abe
Louis
Nancy
Andrew Vanderschauf
Sioux Center
Marion
Sadie
Harry Hockstra
Wilbur
Rock Rapids
Death of Herman Zin prompts Cedar Falls burial
Herman Linn Everett reports his father Herman Zin died Wednesday in Cedar Falls after a three month illness. Burial is set for 1:30 Saturday at Kroll Funeral Home with Mr. Kroll in charge. Zin, longtime Storm Lake resident, had wintered with daughter Mrs. A N Fiscus in Cedar Falls. Survivors include his widow and one son Everett of Le Mars. five grandchildren. Zinn's Standard Service will close all day Saturday in tribute.
Mrs Nilles Dies at 70 in Remsen After Heart Attack
Mrs John Nilles aged 70 of Remsen died at home Wednesday from a heart attack. Born April 25 1886 she lived on a Remsen area farm before moving to town 11 years ago. She leaves husband four daughters Theodore son a brother and 30 grandchildren. Funeral 9:30 a m Saturday at St Mary Catholic Church with burial in parish cemetery. Rosary recited Thursday and Friday at Fisch funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Nilles
Remsen
Nilles
Theodore Gengler
retting
Christian Mothers society
St Mary Catholic church
Raymond Grage
Marvin Kohn
Lester Bush
Cleghorn
Francis Jaminet
Cherokee
Theodore
Michael W. Gengler
Renwen
St. Mary Catholic church
Msgr
Francis Schultes
Fisch funeral home
Edward Hentges dies after illness at Sacred Heart
Edward J. Hentges 80 died at Sacred Heart hospital after a long illness. Funeral at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yankton with Msgr. J D Fisch. Burial in Yankton, South Dakota. Survived by four brothers John, Frank, Joseph, Rome and two sisters Cedia and Clementine. He had clothing stores in Yankton Le Mars Mason City and Carrotl and lived in Redlands California before returning home in 1956. His wife Kathleen Daugherty died in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Hentges
Sacred Heart hospital
St. Joseph Catholic church
Rt Rex
J D Fisch
Yankton
South Dakota
Mr. Hentges
De Mars
John Heniges
aay
Kathleen Daugherty
Obituary of Roy Moothart from Sioux City paper
Roy Moothart died after collapsing in his automobile in downtown Sioux City. He was pronounced dead on arrival at St Joseph Mercy hospital after EMS treated him with oxygen. A natural death likely, under physician care for a heart condition. He was in Washington Iowa on September 3, employed 18 years as a cattle driver for Armony & ar. He belonged to Moose Lodge Lions Club Armour Men's Souts. Survivors include sister Mas Wanamaker Lime Cry and stepfather Hov Wearmouth. His wife Flena passed away earlier. Funeral home pathan in Sioux City.
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Roy Moothart
hes automobre
down town
Saou City
dire
Mtr
Moothart
Washington, Lowa
Armony & "ar
Mir Moothatt
Moose lodge
Lions City
Armour Men's
Mas OV Wanamaker
Lime Cry
HOV Wearmouth
Kangsley
Fleano
Tamiary Pass
ishion
Pathan funeral home
Engagement notice for Irene Beitelspacher Richant Hansen
The engagement of Irene Beitelspacher Richant Hansen of Store Day to Mo wedding is announced. Engaged couple is Mroo and Mrs Edwand Phieger d Ammoune. Further wedding date details are not provided.
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Mroo
Edwand Phieger
Irene Beitelspacher Richant Hansen
Store Day
Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears the Crown
Le Mars readers recall a Queen for a Day radio rebroadcast on channel 4. Mrs. Ronald Koplin of South San Gabriel California rang her mother, miss Sanow, about heaters and gas, missing the prize. A Le Mars driver battles a park ticket and lighted streets after a police car blocked her. A columnist notes Otla Padrida Tony Sartori’s antidote to anti-New Deal bias returns to the Globe-Post, while letters critique clergy roles in politics and church-page advertising. A science quip mocks Plymouth County rain hormone schemes and angle worm boosters.
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Le Mars
channel 4
Ronald Koplin
South San Gabriel
California
Carl Sanow
Queen
Koplin
Otla Padrida
Tony Sartori
Globe-Post
Births and hospital notes from midwestern region
Born in Sioux City December 11 1956 at Lutheran hospital to Raymond Reed Hinton Ia Mr and Mrs. Raymond Reed. D F Mentzer of Struble now in Manitou Springs Colorado underwent surgery at St Francis Hospital last week and is recovering at 711 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs. Sacred Heart hospital admitted patients include Blanche LaBahn Merrill George Smith Le Mars Eleanor Brady Marcus Virginia Ehlers Paullina Anne Hansen Alton Edward Peck Le Mars Emmet Ryan Marcus Ann Holmes Marcus Herman Fassler Cleghorn John Linnan Maurice Louise Olson Marcus Albert Smith Merrill Michael Bierman Marcus Vern Haberman Le Mars Births reported Gus Willems Marcus girl Robert Galles Remsen Ervin Norris Maurice Richard Langel LeMars Melvin June Merrill and Gaylon Tevis Merrill son born at St Joseph Mercy Hospital in December 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Lutheran hospital
Raymond Reed
Hinton
D. FE. Mentzer
Struble
Manitou Springs
Colorado
St. Francis Hospital
Manitou Ave
Sacred Heart hospital
Blanche LaBahn
Merrill
George Smith
Le Mars
Eleanor Brady
Marcus
Mary Virginia Ehlers
Paullina
Anne Hansen
Alton
Edward Peck
Emmet Ryan
Ann Holmes
Herman Fassler
Cleghorn
John Linnan
Maurice
Louise Olson
Albert Smith
Michael Bierman
Vern Haberman
Gus Willems
Robert Galles
Remsen
Ervin Norris
Richard Langel
LeMars
Melvin June
St. Joseph Mercy hospital
Gaylon Tevis
Le Mars Chamber Wins Goodwill Award for Service
Award presented by T. C. of C. Goodwill Industries of Sioux City honors the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce for cooperative effort. E. W. Rogers helped connect Erick Sluter to surrounding towns, aiding the annual Good Day Clothing Drive that collected the most discarded clothing in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Industries
Sioux City
Le Mars Chamber of Commerce
E. W. Rogers
Le Mars
Le Mars Chamber
Erick Sluter
Mr. Rogers
United States
New Cars Dwayne Erbs and Wilfred Dirks Akron Chevy
MEMPHIS Tenn Larry K Farmer airman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Farmer of Route 3 Le Mars Iowa is attending the Basic Aviation Electronics Technician School at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEMPHIS, Tenn
Larry K. Farmer
USN
Kenneth Farmer
Route 3
Le Mars
Iowa
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Des Moines liquor policy sparks law and order debate
Readers react to a firestorm about Des Moines officials and unions, amid claims a city manager was ousted and saloon managers faced firing. The piece links lawlessness fears to Le Mars opposition and notes industrial leaders pivot away from order. A Humble Contession mocks typographical errors in the Globe Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law & Order
Le Mars
Chamber of Commerce
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TOGO
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Olla Podrida
Antoni Sartori
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Grand Canyon
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Akron
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