Auction firm eyed under trade practice fire in Iowa sale
Le Mars Chamber of Commerce released an exclusive Globe-Post report alleging an Chicago auction house biasing sales in Northwest Iowa. Investigators noted inflated prices on non fair traded items and questioned the seller’s methods after a Bronsville sale on January 24. Local officials were alerted after a prior incident in Ovens where sewing machines were refunded due to nonworking parts.
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Chicago
le Mars Chamber of Commerce Today
Globe-Post
Aluminum Good. Mfg. Co
Mallowoc
Wisc
Micro-matic
Iowa
LeMar
Bronsville
Chase
le Mars
Towa
Ietter
Ovens
Wednesday Livestock Consignment Auction Preview
This weekly sale invites cattle hogs and hay consignments. Last week cows springers bulls calves stock cattle and pigs sold with varied trends and good demand. Expect another strong sale with hay offerings and a familiar auction team on site.
Le Mars Retailers Push State License Bill Aide Buy Local Message
Local suctions are upset that an outfit brings distress to auctioneers. Representative J Henry Luken asks lawmakers to move a state license bill from committee to the Legislature floor to protect buyers and sellers from sharpers. Le Mars Chamber Retail Committee urges buying from known merchants and notes locally paid taxes fund schools and streets while prices remain low.
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J. Henry Luken
le Mars Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee
le Mars
Cat dies at Albia and other Iowa briefs
News briefs from Albia and nearby towns report Fluffy the 18 year old cat dying and remembered for saving the Sexton home from fire. Other items note 996 foxes bounty in Taylor county for 1952, a boy injured by a rabbit hunt blast, and a new Algona courthouse bid opening. Additional notes cover the Jimmy Dinger fund, a 105 year old widow, a patent idea for wire tying, a premature infant now thriving, a veteran physician’s death, Garner Memorial building dedication, and minor community milestones.
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Albia
John Sexton
Fluffy
Sexton
Cooking Recipes from Mrs Griepenburg of Remsen Iowa
Mes News presents Mrs Griepenburg who loves to cook and shares tested recipes. Included are a Cereal Date Chocolate Chip Cookie and Double Filled Cookies with currant jelly, plus simple frosting ideas and tips for crisp texture and economical ingredients.
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Mes
M. M. Griepenburg
Remsen
Iowa
Funeral in sign language for deaf Belmond woman
In Belmond, Anna Fee 77 received last rites in sign language as she had been deaf mute since birth. Reverend V H Messenbring of Des Moines officiated. Meanwhile a fatal stove fire injured Rachel Peterson of Anita after gasoline was used in place of kerosene.
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Anna Fee
Belmond
Rachel Peterson
Anita
Prospects In Jr High The Mill
In the Mill carried a photo of freshmen basketball players Bob Whelan and Cary Collins. Whelan at six feet five inches towers over Collins at five feet three, with coach Buehler pleased by their progress. Collins is a gifted ball handler and shooter, both seen as future strong high school players.
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the Mill
Beatty
Mill
Bob Whelan
Cary Collins
Bob
Cary
Buehler
Collins
FFA To Hold Yearly Banquet
The annual FFA banquet is planned for late February at the Biks Club with Reverend W. K. Schmidt as guest speaker. Honorary members include Al Meis, HN Kluckhohn, Robert Nipp, George Pavhek, and Parl O'Brien for their support of the FFA program.
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EFA
FFA
Biks Club
W. K. Schmidt
St. John’s Lutheran Church of
Craig
al Meis
HN. Kluckhohn
Robert Nipp
George Pavhek
Parl O'Brien
Meis
Mr. Pastk
Kluckhbohn
Mr. O'Brien
Nipp
Fu Utesch
Bill Braune
Jim Fasion
Fd Utesch
Tov DeBoer
Furlbert
Abvayne Octhen
Dwoad Hawkins
Eugene Ball
Jack Helton
Trowd Borchers
Warne Warnes
Virgil Haleweg
Le Mars-Meets Sheldon Feb 3 Scores and Standings
Sheldon ranks third in the Lakes Conference and is set to meet Le Mars on February 3. The Carey men of 1953 feature guards Larry Aiken and Dave Gunther, with Keith Renken as slot, averaging about 11 points per game. Forwards Don Hall and Don McDougal are noted for hard work and scoring, with Hall averaging around 13 points per game.
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Jame
Sheldon
le Mars Bulldogs
Careymen
Larry Aiken
Dave Gunther
Keith Renken
Don Hall
Don McDoucall
Genat
Dance Date stars Baker and Taylor in Ice Cycles 1953
Ronnie Baker and Marjorie Taylor, British Dance Champions, perform in Dance Date as part of the all new Ice Cycles of 1953 featuring Disney Cinderella. The 8th edition runs at the Sioux City auditorium from Monday February 23 to Saturday February 28.
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Ronnie Baker
Marjorie Taylor
Walt Disney
Sioux City Auditorium
Kalosh's Killers to Feature in Preliminary Round Contests
The Kalosh's Killers, carrying a 1 loss record, are highlighted in the preliminaries as the event game fans should watch. The contest marks a key early round with strong contenders and expected high tempo play.
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Kalosh
Union Livewires 4-H Meeting Report at Chester Home
The Anion Live wires 4-H held a meeting January 2 at the Chester Speil home with 11 members answering roll call. The program covered clothing made and future projects. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Spen. The next meeting will be at Mannan and Willis Clark’s home. Ray Parks, Reporter.
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Chester Speil
Spen
Mannan
Willis Clark
Ray Parks
Heart hospital appreciation note from Ritchie family
The Ritchie family express sincere thanks to Father Behrens Dr Bendixen and the hospital sisters for care after a fire. They also thank everyone who called and helped, and special thanks to the Kingsley and Le Mars Fire Departments for rapid response.
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Kingsley
le Mars
Joe Ritchie
H. M. Ritchie
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