Westmar College eyed for regional accreditation
North Central Association executives Dr. C F Richards and Dr. J H Nebon visit Le Mars to review Westmar College. A May Chicago meeting will decide on membership. Review may boost Westmar's standing and ease transfer credits to graduate programs. Westmar’s executive committee meets this week led by Bishop C H Stauffacher and Dr H E Hiller with other members and local trustees preparing reports for April board meeting.
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North Central Wsociation
le Mars
Westmar College
C. F. Richards
Denver University
Granville
Ohio
J. H. Nebon
University of Kansas
Westmar
North Central Association
Chica
Westmar ‘College
C. H. Stauffacher
Kansas City
H. E. Hiller
St. Paul
H. O. Thompson
Council Bluffs
O. M. Yaggy
Cedar Falls
Board of
Clyde L. Eastman
R. J. Kochter
BD. O. Kime
Quiet Sheriff Reports Dull Crime Week After Blizzard
Sheriff Frank Scholer and County Attorney Morse Hoorneman said today that crime activity was pretty dull last week with only minor complaints, all resolved without arrests. Despite Sunday's blizzard, no serious accidents were reported.
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Frank Scholer
Morse Hoorneman
Phi Sigma Chi Pledges 24 Members at Westmar College Service
Phi Sigma Chi of Westmar College held a pledge service for twenty four new members on Tuesday evening February 10 in the Upper Room of Duby Building. President Jeannette Schendel presided with sponsor Mrs Nellie W Fireoved and officers Phyllis Wibben Irene Turner Delores Thompson Myrleen Thompson Lily Dragoo and Marilyn Fisher. Recounted from the Des Moines FTA meeting February 3 7 Myrleen Thompson reported on FTA activities for elementary schools. New pledges include Grace Bock Sturius Brandt Emily Duffield Marilyn Eller Irma Eneraldsen Ruth Ferguson Arlene Fischer Lillian Graff Roberta Grabling Marlys Haney Marilyn Herberg Donna Rees Marjorie Johnson Janet Jones Betty Klemm i Marjorie Penning Virginia Ro Edith Schumacher June Shouts Phyllis Steiber Ruth Wadsworth Barbara Witt Dora Hiron and Lois Foster.
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Phi Sigma Chi
Westmar College
Duby
Jeannette Schendel
Nellie W. Fireoved
Phyllis Wibben
Irene Turner
Delores Thompson
Myrleen Thompson
Lily Dragoo
Marilyn Fisher
Myrle
June Asplund
Grace Bock
Sturius Brandt
Emily Duffield
Marilyn Eller
Irma Eneraldsen
Ruth Ferguson
Arlene Fischer
Lillian Graff
Roberta Grabling
Marlys Haney
Marilyn Herberg
Donna Rees
Marjorie Johnson
Janet Jones
Betty Klemmi
Marjorie Penning
Virginia Ro
Edith Schumacher
June Shouts
Phyllis Steiber
Ruth Wadsworth
Barbara Witt
Dora Hiron
Lois Foster
Sixtieth Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Miles Reints
Mr and Mrs Miles Reints quietly celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at Sacred Heart hospital where both are patients. He entered the hospital on Sept 11, 1951 and she has been a patient nearly three years. They were married in 1893 in Stanton township and later retired in 1913. Their home is 835 Ist Ave Ss.
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Miles Reints
Sacred Heart Hospital
Ici
Reints
Mia
Mes. Reints
Stanton Township
Ist Ave
Eyreses to celebrate silver wedding anniversary at home
The 25th anniversary of Mr and Mrs R G Eyres in Elkhorn will be marked with an open house at their home on Sunday afternoon February 22 from 2 to 5. All friends and relatives are invited.
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R. G. Eyres
Elkhormm Inc
Friday the 13th No Special Jinx in Le Mar
The town of Le Mar reported Friday the 13th as uneventful with no unusual accidents or trouble. Alvin Mauer and his sister Mary Beth returned to Iowa City after a weekend visit with their parents, Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Mauer.
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le Mar
Alvin Mauer
Mary Beth
Iowa City
Mrs
Deer Gun Debate and Hunter Safety Concerns
A Globe-Post piece on deer season prompts debate over firearm performance. A gun owner asserts the .22 Swift loses speed and breaks apart after 300 yards, not suitable for deer but strong for varmints, while criticizing 30-30 rounds and solid slug loads for safety. He proposes farmer-only permits to reduce competition and risk.
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Globe- Post
Emergency Phone Power Generator Powers Central Exchange
The Central Telephone Co. installs a self contained automatic emergency power unit at the First Ave. W. exchange building. A spring loaded switch releases a magnet to cut city power and start a natural gas powered generator during line foliage blocks. Rated at 15,000 watts, it ensures phone service and electric light continuity.
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Central Telephone Co
Toda
Ave. W
Schubert Parkinson Opens Cherokee Branch Music Shop
Schubert Parkinson announces a Cherokee branch of his Parkin son Music Shop, with Elger Wastweet of Fergus Falls as partner. He will split time between Le Mars and Cherokee to expand service across Northwest Iowa toward Storm Lake, with Le Mars remaining the central hub.
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Schubert Parkinson
Cherokee
Schubert
Parkinson
Fourth Ave
S. E
le Mars
Elger Wastweet
Fergus Falls
Minn
Parkinson Music
Storm Lake
Lenten Services Begin at First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Allen Bowe announced seven Thursday Lenten services in the First Presbyterian sanctuary, starting 7 30 P M. This marks the 1st annual Lenten observance there with choir support. Topics include Heartbreak Hill and The Cross among others, dated Feb 19 through April 4. Mr and Mrs Gus Herbst and Mr and Mrs George Roch of Omaha returned from a Texas Mexico Florida trip, visiting Winter Haven Curpass gardens in Florida.
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First Presbyterian Church
Allen Bowe
Heartbreak Hill
the Secret Society
Gus Herbst
George R. Roch
Omaha
Texas
Mexico
Florida
Curpass Gardens
Winterhaven
Weather recap from Dan Zeig observer report
Weather summary notes a week of mixed values with daily highs from 30s to mid 40s and lows in the teens to upper 20s. Precipitation totals include a small amount earlier in the week and a significant snow event of about three inches last night affecting local conditions.
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Dan Zeig
Le Mars Merchants Precede Dollar Day Sale
Le Mars merchants plan a two day Dollar Day sale on Wednesday and Thursday February 25 and 26. The upcoming Globe-Post will feature Dellac Day values next Monday. The paper offers advertisers a special low rate of 5 per mil inch for the Monday issue to ensure a balanced sacrifice.
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le Mars
Globe- Post
Ed Sullivans Visit Roosevelts Little White House Shrine
Mr and Mrs Ed Sullivan with Dennis and Curtis of Le Mars Iowa recently visited The Little White House at Warm Springs Georgia where President Franklin D Roosevelts national shrine is kept as he left it The site is open to the public year round
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Ed Sullivan
Dennis and
Curtis
1St Ave. S. E
le Mars
Little White House
Warm Springs
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Local couples apply for marriage licenses this week
Several couples filed for licenses at the Clerk of Courts office in the past week including Vernon A. Pageler and Lucille M. Yandepol of Le Mars and Walter Bernhardt of Westfield with Bessie Jean Ommen of Akron. Herman Vander Well and sons Death and Bud returned from Iowa City after visiting several days. Mrs Wander Well underwent surgery at University Hospital Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs Ernest Meyer of Ireton bought the M H Harner home at 229 Central Ave N W Le Mars last week.
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Ine
Clerk of Courts
Vernon A. Pageler
Lucille Mandepol
le Mars
Walter Bernhardt
Westfield
Bessie Jean Ommen
Akron
Herman Vander Well and Sons
Death
Bud Live
Iowa City
Wander Well
University Hospital
Ernest Meyer
Ireton
M. H. Harner
Central Ave
N. W. le Mars
Orr Improves at Sioux City Hospital After Shooting
County Attorney Morse Hoorne reported that Harold CSake's relatives said the shooting victim Jake Orr is showing definite improvement at a Sioux City hospital. Doctors expect recovery though danger remains. Pat Heissler remains jailed after claiming self defense.
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Morse Hoorneman
Harold Csake
Ores
Sioux City
Pat” Heissler
Orr
Heissler
New 3¢ Stamp Issued For Washington Territory
The Post Office Department announces a new 3¢ commemorative stamp honoring the Organization of the Washington Territory to be issued at Olympia on March 2, 1953. Collectors may request first day cancellations by sending up to 10 addressed envelopes with money order, avoiding personal checks. The stamp also becomes available at the Philatelic Agency in Washington DC starting March 3, 1953, with broader local post office distribution pending receipt.
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The
Post Office Department
Washington Territory
Olympia Washington
Olympia
Washington
Philatelic Agency
D. C
West sues Albert Anthony over auto crash in Le Mars
Merle G. West filed suit against Albert Anthony in Le Mars clerks office. On December 22 1952 about 12 30 p m West driving a 1939 Ford north on Third Avenue Fifth Street SE Le Mars collided with Anthony who was traveling 35 mph west on Second Street SE. West’s car struck a telephone pole causing $185 in damages to the right rear and left fenders and wheels. West seeks judgment against Anthony. Fire. D.
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Merle G. West
Albert Anthony
3Rd Avenue
le Mass
Second Street
S. E
le Mars
West
Third Avenue
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Plueger at Le Mars Home
A Saturday gathering at Roy A. Plueger home celebrated Mrs Plueger's birthday. Attendees from Le Mars Hawarden and Akron included Mr and Mrs John Luschen Jr Mr and Mrs Walt Gerdes Mr and Mrs Huck Moss Mr and Mrs Bill Feller Mrs Martha Luschen Mrs LeRoy and son Mrs Emmet McGraw and Jammy Warren. Guests played cards, gifts were exchanged, a luncheon followed and good wishes were offered.
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Roy A. Plueger
Plueger
John Luschen
Walt Gerdes
Amb
Huck Moss
Bill Feller
le Mars
Maretha Luschen
LeRoy
Hawarden
Mir
Emmet McGraw
Jammy Warren
Akron
Sushing
Spurt Of Farm Sales As March 1 Moving Looms
Farmers and auctioneers note a surge in farm sales ahead of March 1 move day. Tax considerations influence timing as December proceeds affect 1982 returns, with sales shifting to February or March to ease anticipated tax bills. A 10 percent income tax cut bill may further affect owners deferring sales.
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Tne
Globe-Post
Globe- Post
Northwest Town
Congressional
Congress
Eisenhower
The Arrogant Beggars Show Their Teeth
A harsh critique of British policy and influence linking press bias to wartime action. The piece accuses Britain of profiting from arms sales and obstructing U S efforts in Korea and Red China while American troops die. It alleges a naval blockade plan and warns of British ships escorting through near-blockaded waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
United States
Red China
Chiang
China
Korea
United Nations
Red
Accidents and events noted in Le Mars area
An accident at Plymouth Street and Sixth Ave West on Sunday at 5:35 p.m. involved a 1949 Buick and a 1949 Pontiac amid snow on the windshield causing $300 damage to the Meis car. Another crash three miles south of Le Mars on highway 73 occurred Saturday at 12:30 a.m. as a 1949 Plymouth veered off and struck the soft shoulder with no damage estimate. Winners of a radio drawing at Le Mars Fruit and Grocery last weekend were Jim Nichus Oyens Leland Fett Ray Colling Mrs Harlan Rubel and Norma Thoma. Briar Cliff college observes book week with a display of 33 library books and dramatizations by students including Margaret Mullen and speech by Miss Mary Elen Kelly scheduled for Thursday.
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Plymouth Street
Sixth Ave
Martin Jayne
Leo M
Ponting
Joynt
Meis
le Mars
Robert Mongan
Plymouth
le Mars Fruit and Grocery
Jim Nichus
Oyens
Leland Fett
Struble
Ray Colling
Remsen
Harlan Rubel
Norma Thoma
Briar Cliff College
Margaret Mullen
Fe Mars
Mary Elen Kelly
Milrcus
John Hines dies at 82 in Hawarden area
John Hines 82 an early Preston Township Hawarden resident died at a Hawarden hospital after heart trouble. Funeral services set for 10 a m Tuesday at St Marys Hawarden with Ramond funeral home in charge. Born August 25 1870 in Niles Illinois he moved to Plymouth county in 1888 and farmed near Hawarden. He retired 1930 moved to Hawarden. Married Mary Ariell November 1 1899 in Hawarden they celebrated golden wedding anniversary in 1949. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Andrew Hoagland and Mrs Winslow Gergen.
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John Hines
Preston
Hawarden
St. Mary's Catholi Church
Rarnand Funeral Home
Mr. Hines
Niles
Plymouth County
Preston Township
Mary Ariell
Andrew Hoagland
Iretonia
Winslow Gergen
Funeral Attendees Honor John Baumann of Brewster
In Brewster Minnesota on February 7 a funeral for John Baumann was held with attendees including Mr and Mim Wm Nic hos of Le Mars Miro and Mrs Mike Niggeling of Remsen. Baumann was a brother in law to Simer Mary Kathleen Mr Nic hus and Mike Nipeeling.
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Mary Kathleen
Mary Loras
Hols Ghost Convent
Dubuque
Mim
Wm. Nichos
le Mars
Miro
Mike Niggeling
Remsen
John Baumann
Brewster
Minnesota
Baumann
Simer
Nichus
Mike Nipeeling
David Smith Visits Mother After Weekend in Iowa City
David Smith, a student at the Iowa anecaee in Iowa City, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Esther Smith, returning homeSunday.
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David Smith
Iowa Anecaee
Iowa City
Esther Smith
Relatives Attend James Burny Funeral From Distances
A list of attendees after James Burny’s funeral Friday includes Sister Bernadette Epworth Iowa Mr Burns sister Mr and Mrs Barney Sharp Carroll Iowa Mr and Mrs Clarence Petersen East Lansing Michigan a daughter of the deceased Mr and Mrs Howard Burns Sioux City Mr and Mrs Ralph Doud Sioux City also Mr and Mrs Merlyn Delperdang Sioux City Mr and Mrs Ott Graff Milford Iowa Mr and Mrs Jake Doud and Mr and Mrs Vernon Doud Oyem and Mr and Mrs Andy Haag Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burny
Bernadette
Epworth
Iowa
Burns
Barney Sharp
Carroll
Burny
Clarence Petersen
East Lansing
Michigan
Howard Burns
Sioux City
Ralph Doud
Merlyn Delperdang
Funeral services held for Allen W. Bogen prominent Chicago organist
Allen W. Bogen 68 a Chicago organist and former Le Mars resident died Thursday in Chicago after a heart attack. Funeral at Mauer funeral home in Le Mars featured Shriner officiant Warren Lillie. Burial in Le Mars cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. Survivors include wife Ora two sisters and four brothers. Mrs Lotan Hamer flew to Chicago to accompany the body to Le Mars.
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Allen W. Bogen
Chicago
Chilago
Mauer
Barts
Warren Lillie
Shriner
le Mars
Bogen
Illinois
American Guild of Organists
Harrison-Wild Organ Club of
Fie
Wireton
Ont
Ora Johnson
Alo
Ocgan
First Methodist Church
Ora
Lillian Hamer
Los Angeles
Ella Challin
Sheldon
Arthur
Oklahoma City
Okla
Walter Bogen
John Bogen
Harry
Lotan Hamer
Chikago
de Mars
Annual meeting of Ply mouth Co-Op Co. held for members
Only members and invited guests attend the Ply mouth Co-Op Co. annual meeting at the Eagles Club Thursday at 1 p.m. Harold Gralapp notes prizes include an E-Z ironer and twelve other items, with the highlight a talk by Warren Kester on market trends. Directors report a profitable year and streamlining of operations with cost cuts and service increases, inviting member questions.
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Plymouth Co-Op Co
Eagles Club
Harold
Shorty
Gralapp
Luock
Warren Kester
Sioux City
Kester
Gratsop
Local notices list fines and a Montana death
Donald Leigh cited for speeding with $7.50 and costs. Albert Howard charged for faulty lights with $12.50 and costs. C H Mammen received word of the death of Dick Mulder of Billings Montana. Mulder was in hardware and once worked at Hansen Hardware in Le Mars. Mrs Mulder is Martha Bruns of Brunsville.
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Donald Leigh
Albert Howard
C.H. Mammen
Dick Mulder
Billings
Montana
Mulder
Hansen Hardware Company
le Mars
Death of Joseph J Heissel at 69 in Ovens area
Joseph J. Heissel of Ovens died February 15 1953 at Sacred Heart Hospital after a lingering illness. Aged 69, he was born July 18 1883 in Pocahontas Iowa and moved to the community in 1894. He married Mary Mooney May 2 1905. Funeral February 19 at 9 30 a m at St Catherine's Oyens with burial at the church cemetery. Wiltgen Luedtke in charge. Surviving are his wife eight children four sisters one brother and 22 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Heissel
Ovens
Sacred Heart Hospital
Joseph Heissel
Pocahontas
Iowa
Mary Mooney
St. Catherine’s Church
Oytny
L. F. Schoeppner
Wiltgen-Luedtke Funeral Home
Mary
Fidelis
Oyens
Bill
Leona) Puetz
le Mars
James
Rene) Rodesch
Retasent
Joe
Agnes) Tritz
Remsen
Dale Heisser
Minneapolis
Minn
Lyle
Marie) Engelbrecht
Sioux City
Cart
Victorine) Duwenhogger
Albert
Elaine) Duwenhogger
Sisseton
South Dakota
Elizabeth Groctken
le Mars Nirs
Katherine Lewis
Henry Mayrose
Dell Rapids
Se. Dakota
Henry Aare
Wine Heissel
Merrill
Wittges- Luedtke
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Fas
Haehiye
Joo A. Gengler
Nash
Richard E. Dirks
Chevrolet
N. W. Heeren
Jimmie H. McKibbins
Kingsley
Ford
Wells Dairy
le Man
de Soto
Orville J. Nemmers
Buick
Gordon Stokes
B. F. Hoss
Clarence J. Campbell
Cletus Wiekersch
E. A. Spink
Pontine
Isadore Harpeneau
M. V. Shafenberg
Hinton
Martin Dorr
Plymouth Co-op
Milo Price
Highway 74
Presbyterian New Sanctuary
Jake” Orr
Allen Bogen
Wee Ons
Eotoes
Pete S
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