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Le Mars Globe Post

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Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1959

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Three-Truck Crash Kills One In Iowa Near Sioux Center

Jack Lawson 28 of Neosho Missouri died around 4 a.m. on Highway 75, 3% miles north of Sioux Center, in a crash involving three semi trailers. A Moorhead Minnesota truck with cattle struck the Texas truck, killing Lawson and injuring its driver. Howard Meyer of Breckenridge Minnesota struck a flagman and died. twenty cattle in the Moorhead load were killed.

Jack Lawson Neosha Missouri Sioux Center Roy Gardner Sioux Center News McAllen Teaus Moorhead Minnesota Texas Sioux City Lawson Le Mars Howard Meyer Breckenridge

Meister William A Meister 87 Sioux City dies after brief illness

William A Meister 87 of Sioux City died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born September 10, 1871 in Franklin Grove he lived in Kingsley La Washta and Merrill before settling in Sioux City in 1944. Survived by widow Hannah Kluver three sons a daughter two sisters and 18 grandchildren Funeral 1:30 p.m. Friday at W Harry Christy chapel Morningside with Rev Russell Rodgers officiating burial in Kingsley.

William A. Meister Sioux City Mr. Meister Franklin Grove Kingsley Hannah Kluver Sac City Clifford Walter Lee Merrill Tillie Todd Kingsley, la

Vermilyea Not Guilty in OMVS Trial Verdict

County attorney William Sturges failed to convict Ray Vermilyea in an OMVS case near Merrill. The jury returned a not guilty verdict at 8:24 after deliberating since 2:29, with Oaille Hames of Remsen as the winning attorney. Judge R G Radman presided. This was the first jury trial of the February term.

William Sturges Ray LeRoy Vermilyea

Post Office Closed for Washington's Birthday Observation

Le Mars post office will be closed all day Monday February 23 in observance of Washington's Birthday. No deliveries or window service. lobby open 6 30 A M to 5 00 P M for mail deposits. Special Delivery mail will be delivered promptly when received. J V Conway Postmaster.

Le Mars Washington J. V. Conway

Steckling, 59, Dies After Five Weeks Sickness

William Carl F. Steckling of Merrill dies at St. Vincent’s hospital Sioux City February 16 1959 aged 59 born September 30 1899 Laurel Nebraska married Edna Rohifs October 18 1924 at Bloomfield Nebraska garage mechanic at Merrill and Laurel prayer services February 19 at Luken's funeral home with Rev. Kenneth Hodum lifelong survivor list includes wife daughter Betty Poston of Lakewood California two sisters and three brothers with four grandchildren funeral February 20 Laurel Emmanuel Lutheran Church officiating survivors and prior siblings noted.

William Carl F. Steckling Merrill St. Vincents hospital Sioux City Mr. Steckling Laurel Nebraska Edna Rohifs Bloomfield Luken’s Kenneth Hodum Emmanuel Lutheran church Harold Betty) Poston Lakewood California Fred Gienano Augusta Seliz Sheboygan Wisconsin Angst Albert North Hollywood Herman Fairmont Minnesota

Globe-Post Want Ads Are Your Best Advertising Bargain

Classified notice highlights Globe-Post want ads as economical space for marketing. No dates or locations provided.

Globe-Post

BPW Adds To Angeline's Honors

Le Mars Business and Professional Women's Club hosted a dinner at the Oak Room of the City Library on Tuesday. Hostesses named include Miss Ender and Miss Fisch among others. Out of town guests included Mrs. Ransom, district director, and Miss Trie, secretary and treasurer. A Central High School Girls Trio performed and speeches followed. Angeline Rubberman reported on the State Executive Board meeting in Des Moines. Irma Witt presented Kobbermann with a corsage honoring her nomination as a 1958 outstanding citizen at the Chamber of Commerce banquet.

Le Mars Business and Professional Women’s Club Oak Room The Ender Philomen¢ Fisch Cora Hilger Loretta Means Mabel Mueller Loretta Schnepf Helen Itigen Cecelia Ransom Lowa Business and Professional Women’s Federation Elizabeth Trei Diswich Sibley Central High School Ransom Trie Angeline Rubberman Tillie Ender Savery Des Moines Irma Witt Kobbermann

Auxiliary Workers Needed for Bazaar Sewing

Mrs. John Vollmar Mrs. Frank Mahacek and Mrs. Sylvester Bornhorst announce hospital auxiliary bazaar needs workers to sew at home. Materials for baby quilts nightgowns gowns pajamas robes aprons lunch cloths and stamped vests available from the three chairmen. For information call Mrs. Vodmar 1106W Mrs. Mahacek 1354 or Mrs. Bornhorst 387 R.

John Vollmar Frank Mahacek Sylvester Bornhorst John Vodmar

Co Swine Men To Meet Feb 27

Ralph Durham, Extension specialist, discusses back fat measurement and boar production tests at the Iowa Swine Testing Station. County Extension Director notes a sharp price drop this fall and emphasizes quality pork production as hog prices move. The meeting, at Le Mars Vocational building, Friday Feb 27 at 1 30 p m, invites all swine producers.

Ralph Durham county Swine Improvement Association Le Mars Arlie A. Pierson Durham Iowa Ames

Engaged Sandra Plueger to wed Jim Ellis in June ceremony

Mr and Mrs Jack Plueger announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra to Jim Ellis son of Mr and Mrs Lee Elin of Assarit Kansas The bride to be is a senior at Salina High School The fiancé is a graduate of Assana High School and attends Wichita Technical Institute An early June wedding is planned

Jack Plueger Sandra Jim Ellis Lee Elin Assarit Kansas cleet Salina High school Assana High school Wichita Technical Institute

Rev George F McDougall dies in Denver at 77

Prominent Presbyterian minister in the Rocky Mountain region, George F McDougall, died February 12 1959 at his Denver home. He served as president of Huron College 1941 to 1953 and built four churches in a 50 year ministry. Survived by wife Annie two daughters two sons and several siblings. Funeral held February 14 at Olinger Chapel with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Judson McDougall and Grace Null attended from Le Mars.

George F. McDougall Rocky Mountain area Judson McDougal Anna Null Le Mars S. Forest St Denver Colorado McDougall Plymouth county Alexander Kate McDougall Western Union College Westmar McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago Edinbourgh Scotland Annie Phillips Huron, South Dakota Orleans Minden Bridgeport Nebraska Dodge City Kansas Bear Creek Community Olinger Chapel Stephen J. McShane Melvin Kessinger Wesley Army Crown Hill Judson M. McDougall Grace Null

Judith Van Peursen Funeral Services Held

Judith Joy Van Peursem, six year old daughter of Russell and Mrs Van Peursem, who farm near Orange City, died last month from an abdominal illness. Funeral services were Thursday afternoon at the Reformed church in Maurice, Iowa, conducted by Rev. Donald Blom. Survivors include the parents, a sister Denise, a brother Mare, both of Maurice, and the grandparents Mr and Mrs John P Van Peursem and Mr and Mrs Bert Figche Juat, Maurice.

Judith Joy Van Peursem Russell Van Peursem Orange City the Reformed church Maurice Donald Blom Denise Mare John P. Van Peursem Bert Figche- Juat

Obituary: John Kenowith of Ireton dies at 70

John Kenowith 70 of Ireton died February 16 1959 while watching TV with family. A Plymouth Sioux counties resident born in Poland March 1888 he came to the United States at 13. Survived by widow Anna two daughters Mrs Marlin Diths and Mrs Alvin Rohlfs a son Wayne a brother Paul and 12 grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Ireton Methodist Church Rev M King officiating. Body to residence from Saterlee funeral home. Burial Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

John Kenowith Ireton Plymouth Sioux counties Poland United States Anna Jahde Marlin Diths Sioux Cry Alvin Rohlfs Hawarden Wayne Le Mars Paul Chicago Methodist wn Ireton Rev. M. King Saterlee funeral home Pleasant hill cemetery

Scothorn Low Bidder for County Road Culverts Project

The board of supervisors in adjourned session on February 18 awarded contracts. Scothorn Construction Company of Cherokee was the low bidder at 49,431.13 for a 10 mile grading and culvert project on County Road A two miles south of Le Mars. Graves Construction Company of Melvin, Iowa was the low bidder at 11,997.25 for the bridge extension work.

board of supervisors Scothorn Construction Company Cherokee Le Mars Graves construction Company Melvin Iown

Beitelspacher- Borchers Engagement Announced in Sioux City

Mr and Mrs Edward Plueger of the Mars announce the engagement of their daughter Roscus Beitelspacher to Reuben A Borchers son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Borchers of Battle Creek Iowa No wedding date has been set Miss Beitelspacher is a cashier at the Dixie Shop in Sioux City and her fiance is a credit manager at Schillers in Sioux City The couple reside in Sioux City Iowa

Edward Plueger the Mars Roscus Beitelspacher Reuben A. Borchers Alfred Borchers Battle Credi Iown Miss Beitelspacher Dixie Shop Sioux City Schiillers

Police Court Fine For Night Speed In Nebraska

A state case in mayor’s court this week fined LeRoy Brown of Nebraska twelve dollars on a charge of night speed.

LeRoy Brown Nebraska

Frerichs Celebrate 40 Years of Marriage in Akron

Mr and Mrs Dick J Frerichs of Akron observed their 40th wedding anniversary on February 16 1959 They were married 40 years ago at the Brunsville Lutheran church The Frerichs have two children LaVerne Elmer and Bruce and five grandchildren Patt Jim Bruce Steve and Sandra The couple has long resided in Grant township then Akron and Mrs Dirks has been a bed patient for four years Both are reportedly in good health and were regarded among the Best People in the community

Dick J. Frerichs Akron Nacf Anna Dirks Dick Frerichs Brunsville Lutheran church Grant township Frernchy John H. Dirks Mia

Clark Applegate wedding in Le Mars February ceremony

Audrey Lee Clark and Ronald Dean Applegate exchanged rings at 4 2 ogtock ceremony Saturday afternoon February 14 at First Methodist Church Revi Robert V. Gilumer officiated. Parents Albert Clark Mildred Applegate and Charles Applegate of Des Moines. The bride wore a beige tweed suit with beige and brown accessories and white Bible with orchid. Maid of honor Wenonah Clark sister of the bride wore a light tin suit and orange carnation corsage. Best man Walter Chak Le Mars. Dinner at Hammet's restaurant. Bride is a Le Mars High School graduate and works as a telephone operator for Central Telephone Co. Groom a Kingsley High School graduate and a Great Northern railroad telegraph operator. They will reside in Le Mars after a 10 day trip to Denver.

Audrey Lee Clark Ronald Dean Applegate First Methodist church Revi Robert V. Gilumer Albert Clark Mildred Applegate Le Mars Charles Applegate Des Moines dabe Wenonah Clark Walter Chak Hammet’s le Mass high school

James J Nolan dies. funeral set for Feb 20 1959

James J Nolan 76 lifelong community resident dies. Funeral at St James Catholic on Friday February 20 1959 with Father K J Lavelle officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Born January 2 1883 in Le Mars he was a retired farmer. Survived by wife King Jones. children Richard R of Pella California Bernand of Perry Jon s four daughters and many grandchildren. Also sister Mrs Anna Swain. Member of Elks and Eagles clubs. Friends may call at funeral home after 1 p m Tuesday.

James J. Nolan St. James Catholic K. J. LaVelle Calegary Wiltgen-Luedthe Mr. Nolan Le Mars E21 fifth Ave King Jones Ponca Nebraska Richard R Pella Alta California Bernand Perry Jons Mary Bernice San Franesco Gertrude Arens Palo Alto Margaret Adney San Diego Joan Popydch fungial

Schuttpelt 26th Anniversary Observed at Remsen Home

Mr and Mrs George Schuttpels of Remsen marked their 26th wedding anniversary on February 15 1959 with a family gathering at their Remsen area home. The couple have four children Cyde Pear Remsen Vis Pal Shea near Remsen Mira Kenneth Roberson and Darlene Roberson all residents nearby. They also have three grandchildren.

George Schuttpels Remsen thei Cyde pear Remsen Vis Pal ¢Shiefey Shea Mira Kenneth Darlene) Roberson

Accident at 1st Street and 6th Avenue causes minor damage

At 4 48 pm Wednesday February TR an accident occurred at 1st Street and 6th Avenue SEL. A 1958 Chevrolet driven by John Laten dresse of Beresford SD collided with a 1950 Oldsmobile driven by Jolene Harpenan of Le Mars. Estimated damage to the Beresford car’s left rear fender is $20. no estimate for the other car. Miss Tillie Pander, president of the local Business and Professional Women’s Club, and Moa Angeline Kobbermann, a state nominating committee member, amended a state meeting of the executive board of the Business and Professional Women’s Club held in Des Moines.

6th Ave John Latendresse Beresford South Dakota Jolene Harpenan Le Mars feaster Tillie Pander Business and Professional Womens Chib Moa Angeline Kobbermann executive board of business and professional Womens Club Des Moines

Weatmar Eagles 1959 schedule with eight grid games

The Weatmar Eagles announce their 1959 football schedule with eight games at Mitchell Dakota Wesleyan on Sept 12 and at home after Sept 12. The home slate includes a Sept 12 Dakota Wesleyan game and Oct 24 against Central Missouri with several tentative dates including St Marys Kansas on Oct 10 and Buena Vista and William Penn among others.

Weatmar Eagles eh toes Pheir Dakota Wesleyan Mitchell Dak Westar Dental College of Fayette Mussou Penu State Nebr Crraceland Buena Vista St. Mary's Kansas

Cherokee Wins DY O Finals In Storm Lake Basketball

In the DY O Junior High roundup at Storm Lake Cherokee defeated the Little Irish from Cherokee 41 to something. Tony Hames led the Jays with 12 points but his team fell short as Thelma led Cherokees with 13 and Souther added 9. Bo lendary contributed 7 as Cherokee pulled away in the second half.

DY. O. Junit Storm Lake Geblen Cherokee Tony Hames Jays mies Thelma Souther Bolendary

American Belles Club Meeting Notes Jan 1959

The Amen Helles club meeting at Herman Drekkings home on January fais 1959 opened with the flag pledge. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. A talk on the Ponape of Au Deus Kuiteriall, an talk on Giannius Tips and Superiews for Pversone Renire tus, a demonstration on Hoy lo Maro and frame Pictures. A lunch was served by Mrs Ficking and Donna Brunke.

America Belles Club Amen Pversone Reniretus

Union Junior High Boys and Girls Teams Record Summary

Union Junior High teams show varied results with the boys at 2 wins and 3 losses and the girls at 3 wins and 2 losses. Notable victories include Akron Kingsley De Maus Central Gehlen Remsen Menai and Washta. Coach Don Stocker leads the squads preparing for the Payoh Couns bunsor Hi Tournament February 28.

tee Union Jr High floa Mery Rowans thei imeluide Akron Kingsley De Maus Central Gehlen Remsen Menai Washta Payoh Couns

Weather Postpones World Day of Prayer Service at Methodist Church

The World Day of Prayer Service sponsored by the Le May Council Church Women was postponed due to weather and will be held tonight at 7:30 at the Methodist Church. Guest speaker Mrs Beserly Morgan, a Westmar College student who spent five years at Red Bud Mission in Bev enly Kentucky, will address attendees.

Le Mais Council Methodist Church Beserly Morgan Westmar College Red Bud Mission Bevenly Kentucky

Third Annual Muster at Gatobine Armory

Third Annual Muster on February 21 near Gatobine lawa. Company A Pastu tists will muster at the Armory for a two hour drill and instruction. An open house follows at 10 am to explain the Guard and its history. Prior service personnel are emphasized. non prior service enlistment not yet possible.

Pastu Gatobine lawa Wattundl oman cautohe caphan Bormec Guard

Plyarud County Selective Service Board Meeting Summary

A dated Plyarud county meeting recorded numerous personnel changes in the draft board. Appointments shifted: James N. Holton JA to FD, Pham ay J. Starbell O to dA, Frankin G. Pratt JA to 25, Leon H. Schwartz Wore IO end, Wo. R. Thompson to end, Dawid N. Malone JTD te 4s Noman W. Lis to TTA, with several other moves among officers and clerks. Multiple transfers from O to TA and from 4A to SA or other grades followed, listing dozens of names and revised codes for board assignments and statuses.

Plyarud county George Phelps

Le Mars Markets Send Af Your News to The Globes Post

A notice from Le Mars markets inviting submissions to The Globes Post for local news items. Readers are asked to forward market updates, events, and community happenings for potential publication.

The Globes Post

Swain Buys Struble Salvage at Kingsley

Swain owner of Swain's Auto Salvage in Kingsley says he moved truck and car salvage from the former Van's corner at Highway 75 and Struble corner, previously owned by Stoos Brothers of Le Mars, to his yard. He urges the party who took back seats and floor mats from an Oldsmobile at Struble corner yard to return them or pay Swain Salvage price.

F. A. Swain Swain’s Auto Salvage Kingsely Highway 75 Struble Stoos Brothers Le Mars beng Swann Kingsley

Eisenhower Dulles Era Reflected In News and Local Satire

A fragmented clipping reports mixed views on President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles, noting Eisenhower’s strain after surgery and Dulles’s resilience. It touches on political commentary, a Fremont airport project saved from federal aid cost, and a brief nod to regional papers' coverage of public figures and strikes.

Casper Dies Of Injuries In Street Accident

Duane Casper 36 of Sioux City formerly of Mertill dies from brain contusion after crossing Fourth and Jones where he and Mrs Ben Herbst of Metall were struck by a car driven by Eugene Dowell Neal 21. Neal faced a yielding charge. trial set February 24. Autopsy confirms Casper death. Funeral at St Joseph Catholic church Ellendale. burial in Ellendale cemetery. Survived by stepfather Mr Gorman, mother, four brothers, and a half sister.

Duane Casper Sioux City Mertill Swot Cary Ben Herbst Metall Liberty Consolidated Fourth and Jones dormance Eugene Dowell Neal Neal Merall Donald £. O'Brien Thomas J. Corid Casper Corden St. Joseph Catholic church Ellendale Witliam J. Carel

Aunt Kate Celebrates 90 in Kingsley Tribute

Kingsley residents honor Aunt Kate on her 90th birthday. The longtime town resident, moved from Polo to Kingsley in childhood, is beloved for patience and kindness. She remains active, writes letters, loves visitors, and shares a home with her daughter Eva.

Kingsley Katé Case chidren Kate citiens Polo Tings dey Pve heer svere Eva

Safe Found In Plymouth County

An OK Cafe at Allen was robbed and a safe containing $300 in cash and papers carried away Tuesday night. The break was discovered Wednesday morning by owner Bal Prerths. The safe was later found near Marion Chapman farm, south of Carnes, with Wiltgen Construction Co tools nearby. The hammer and crowbar damaged the safe and checks remained inside. No insurance.

Allen Sy horelurs Bal Prerths Marion Chapman Plymouth county Carnes Wiltgen Construction Co

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