Plymouth Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Expands Coverage
Charles R. Tucker secretary announces broader protections for Plymouth area policyholders. Since 1887 the association offered fire and fighting coverage. now includes personal property grain in the field electrocution of livestock theft and overturn of insured farm machinery with windstorm options. A perpetual charter renewal and combined policy plans will be explained at the February 18 1954 annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Tucker
Plymouth Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
le Mar Fona
Hay
Avecn' Lion
Plymouth
Los
Association
Plymouth Farmers Mutual Insurance
J. L. Kehrberg
Kingsley
Bertsel Brown
Merrill
Chas
R. Tucker
le Mars
Nich A. Mortensen
Remsen
Geo. A. Pavlik
le Macs
Fred Claewan
Akron
R. C. Winter
Leeds
Baldes
Everett Orretrill
Kos
le Man
F. H.! Maueckhe
August Riedger
Hinton
Parish Health Influx Noted At Sacred Heart Hospital
A rushed hospital note lists numerous patients admitted in the past week to Sacred Heart Hospital including Mrs David Peterson Le Marg Mrs Robert Kellen Le Mars Reynolds Theisen Remsen Mrs James Dron Le Mars Mrs Clarence Probst Remsen Dick Westhoff Le Mars Mrs Tom Mulder Doon Mrs Alfred Wilberding Marcus Mrs Carrie Sullivan Le Mars Mrs Bull Zimmer Le Mars Albert Penning Le Mars Mrs Gilbert Nore Mert il Mr Ethyl Bray Le Mars and Adrian Huygens Hospers Ronald M Kellen Remsen Mrs Theodore Bartman Rock Valley Carol Jean Strehl Remsen Thomas Lee Strehl Remsen Mrs Robert Atwood Le Mars Miss Mary Mayrose Le Mars Joseph McGrory Le Mars Luna Ray Grosenhelder Le Mars BORN TO- Mr and Mrs Ralph Schnepf Le Mars a girl January 14 Schnepf infant died Mr and Mrs Martin Arens Le Mars a boy January 16 Mr and Mrs Melvin Singer Le Mars a boy January 17 Mr and Mrs Lester Miller Remsen a boy January 17 Mr and Mrs Paul Kurth Rem Le Mars a boy January 17 Mr and Mr Larry Langel Le Mars a boy January 17 Mr and Mr Marvin Langel Le Mars a boy January 18 Mr and Mr Donald Brown Merill a girl January 18 Afr and Mrs Duane Weiler Remsen a boy January 20 Mr and Mr Jimmy McKibbin Le Mars a boy January 20 Mr and Mrs Edmund Thale Hospers a boy January 2 Lt Mr and Mr Herman Kani Le Mars a boy January 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Nore
Mertil
Ethyl Bray
le Mars
Adrian Huygens
Hospers
Ronald M. Kellen
Remsen
Theodore Bartman
Rock Valley
Carol Jean Strehl
Thomas Lee Strehl
Remen
Robert Atwood
le Man
Mary Mayrose
Joseph
Ralph Schnepf
le Mar
Schnepf
Martin Arens
Melvin Singer
Lester Miller
Paul Kurth
Larry Langel le Mar
Marvin Langel
Donald Brown
Merall
Afr
Duane Weiler
Jimmy McKibbin
Edmund Thale
Herman Kani
Mars
Eihel Bray
Dorr
Uthen
50th Anniversary Honors Mr and Mrs Mujeres at Eagles Hall
A family dinner will be served at the Eagles hall in Le Mars at noon on Tuesday January 26 to honor the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Nick Mujeres. Friends and relatives may call at the Eagles Club in the afternoon to offer congratulations and an open house will be held at the Majeres home 220 Ist St SE from 7 to 9 in the evening.
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Eagles Hall
le Mars
Nick Mujeres
Eagles Club
Majeres
Ist
Si. S. E
Elgin American 4 H Club Holds Monthly Meeting
The Elgin American 4 H club met at Joe Dontin’s home with one new member present. Jim Nuss, county director, led the pledge and announced the tournament. Calves in the club total 42 as estimates on feed costs were discussed before closing with the H pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin-America 4-H
Joe Dontin
Jim Nuss
Elks Club Roast Dinner Dinner Planned at Le Mars Elks
A Doe party at the Le Mars Elks Club is scheduled for Tuesday evening January 26 1984 for Elks wives and friends. A roast beef dinner will be served at 7 pm followed by a choice of card games. Reservations must be called in by January 28 1984 to Mrs Nick Stelpug or Bill Hemphill with phone numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Hinton Teams Sweep Plymouth County Conference Titles
Hinton high school bolds claim both boys and girls crowns at the Plymouth County Conference Tournament in Akron Jan 11 to 16. The boys beat Akron 2 to 36 in the final after defeating Union and Remsen. the girls beat Westhield 50 to 39 after defeating Merrill and Liberty. Eight schools sent sixteen teams to the two tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton Speed
Hinton High School
Akron
Hinton Boys
Hinton Girls
Westhield
Union
Remsen
Liberty and
Merrill
Liberty
Westfield
Kingsley
Plymouth County
Local buyers and sellers list names and cars in Plymouth region
A mixed roster of individuals from Le Mars Akron and Remsen, including Burck Walter Agnes Ulecht Malcolm Brodie and Richard Dirks, appears in a Plymouth area notice. Vehicles cited include Chevrolet and Lincoln models, with references to brands and locations such as Le Mars Akron Remsen Kingsley and Ire tan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew’s
le Mars
Burck Walter
Agnes Ulecht
Plymouth
Malcom Brodie
Akron
Chevrolet
Billys R. Whaaker
Miron Borchers
Iretan
Henry Williachs
Mercury
Walter OR. Johnston
le Man
Chevrelet
Peter H. Hull
Ford Claence W. Spann
Kingsley
Burch
Henry J. Alesch
Marcus
Chevroed
Wm. Fitzpatrick
le Mar
Lincoln
C. Mo
X Ray Survey Reveals Tuberculosis Findings in Plymouth County
Plymouth Countywide survey funded by state health division reports 12 tuberculosis findings from 1953 x rays, with 7 likely healed. Of 51 non TB findings, 63 advanced cases identified among adults and seventh grade up. Free x rays offered state wide through Christmas Seals program. results confidential between patient and physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Division of Tuberculosis Control
State Department of Health
Des Moines
Plymouth Cou
Plymouth County Medical Society
Plymouth County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Solumeters
Division of Tuberculosis
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
Union Township W C T U Hosts Family Night Dinner
The Union Township W C T U held a potluck dinner in Union Presbyterian church parlors on Wednesday January 20 with teachers from Union Consolidated School as guests. Attendees included Kathleen Deednick Marilyn Fisher Myricen Thompson Jo Ann Anderson Maxine Butler J L Thompson Supt Marne Butler sang two numbers with Jean Bradt at the piano A temperance film Yesterday Today and Forever was shown The event invites men to become honorary members for $1 and funds support local union departments W E Hoyt presided with Paulin and Dempster assisting Publicity Cusinmono
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Township
Union Presbyterian Church
Union Consolidated School
Kathleen Deed Nick
Marilyn Fisher
Myricen Thompson
Jo Ann. Anderson
Maxine Butler
J. L. Thompson
Marne Butler
Jean Bradt
W. FE. Hoyt
James Hoyt
Lowell Dempster
Huck Paulin
Chas. Eyres
W.E. Hoyt
Pro
Clarence Campbell Recovers From Road Maintenance Burn
Clarence Campbell of the state highway commission is recovering at home from second degree burns received while cleaning a kerosene burner used for asphalt heating. The accident knocked him back eight feet. his ears singed and hair burnt, but his vision is returning in the damaged right eye and he is reported to be doing better than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Campbell
State Highway Commission
Sixth Ave. S. E
Campbell
Mrr. Campbell
Gehlen Jays top Orange City 62 55 in Siouxland clash
Gehlen Jays beat Orange City Dutchmen 62 to 55 to lead Siouxland Conference. Sim Sheehan scored 22 for Gehlen with Vollmar 18 and Roghair 20 for Orange City. Game featured early Gehlen lead, late Dutch comeback, and missed advantage from fouls. Merril leads Gehlen second team then plays Friday at Remsen in Diocesan tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veg Sohn Craw
Gehlen Jays
Orange City
Jays
Mike Dull
Sim Sheehan
Jim Sheehan
Roger Roghair
Sheehan
Dall
Jay
Gehlen
Vollmar
Hich
Orange Civ
George Korrer
Cliff Harmelink
Gehten
FG FT PF. Duk
St Vollmar
Kurth
G. Ls Weber
Kennedy
G. Ue
Harmelink
Tae
Korrer
Roghair
van Roekel
Spann
Pals
Gehien
Joe
Merril
Alton
Remsen
Maxwell Funeral Services Set for Austin Man
Funeral services for David F Mawel 81 of Austin Minn are scheduled for 2 p m Saturday at the Congregational church in Kingsley. Burial will follow in Kingsley cemetery under Dickinson funeral home. He died of a heart attack Tuesday at his brother John s home in Kingsley. He was born June 19 1872 at Vail and moved with his parents to Plymouth county as a child. He married Myrtle West on March 28 1900. Four sons Earl George Donald and Raymond and a daughter Lola Cook survive with a brother John and a sister Mrs Mattie Irons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F Mawel
Austin
Minn
John
Kingsley
Congregational Church
Kingsley Cemetery
Dickinson Funeral Home
Maxwell
Vail
Plymouth County
Myrtle West
Earl of Austin
George
DeKalb NI
Donald
Chino
Calif
Raymond
Aurora
Lola Cook
National City
Mattie Irons
Hallidos
SN. D
Vincent J OConnor 57 Rites Held in Granville
A funeral and requiem Mass for Vincent J OConnor 57 were read Tuesday at St Joseph church Granville with Rev N Becker and other ministers. He died after a 22 day illness in Le Mars Sacred Heart hospital. He lived in Granville for 26 years and was manager of Becks store. He married Theresa Weller in 1918 and had been a member of St Joseph parish and local veterans and civic groups. Numerous relatives and friends attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Speck
St. Joseph Church
Granville
N. Becker
Z. Reising
Alton
SN. Kuba
Carroll
Ancalytes
John Schemmel
Francis Goergen
Marvin Steffes
Vincent Bindner
Vincent J. O'Connor
Sacred Heart Hospital
le Mars
Vincent
Lows
Jene
Pat
Ellen Connor
Corpus Chrsti School
Fort Dodge
Loras College
Dubuque
Minneapolis
Minn
Theresa Weller
Bird Island
Beck's
Mc Oconnor
St. Joseph Parish
Amcerthan
K of Cs
Legion
Wm. PF
Ablers
Peer Gaul
Paul Diederich
Chris
August Lyben
Joe
Saomman Niche
Berri O'Connor
Sse City
Bob O'Connor
Pat O'Connor
Bill Jeanblanche
Iowa
Bob John
Bob Kelley
Jamaica
Henry Jeanblanche
Art O'Connor
Sac Crty
Jule Kelley
Bob
John O'Connor
Leo O'Connor
Marcella Tookey
Kate Tolan
Oakland
Calf
J. A. Schwebach
Mark Schwebach
Joyce
Geo. Garvey
Buckingham
John Tait
Kandiagchi
Bert O'Connor
Sac City
John Pierre
Kingsley
Larry Bunkers
Lismore
J. J. Brady
Sheldon
Grady
Celeste Grady
Danbury
A. M. Beck
Rose Marie
Beck
Hermon Boeser
Remsen
Joe Strcnxel
Lasonac
Joan of Carroll
Ken Meyers
Home DeVries
Ashton
Don Heinrich
Carrol
Visit to John Deere tractor factory highlighted by Plymouth county men
A group from Plymouth County took a one day Greyhound trip to the John Deere tractor factory in Waldworth Iowa. A special guide explained the production stages from iron melting to finished tractors. The list of travelers includes G Renken Jr Gerhard Groethen Jr Wm Heisel Sh Ed Kehrbers and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forts
Plymouth County
Greyhound
John Deere Tractor
Waldlow
Iowa
Meridthe Implement Company
John Deere Plow Co
Omaha
John Deere
Deere
G. Renken Jr
Gerhard Groethen Jr
Wm. Heisel
Ed Kehrbers
Geo Borchers
Lyle Werley
Lowell Philips
Art Phillips
Ted Leas
Frank Braun
J. Henry Oltmans
Clarence, Plueger
Kenneth
Bud) Hawkins
Rosert_ Less
Bill Muecke
Marion Klein
Reuben He
Ruth Bowers Rites Held In Iowa Cemetery
Ruth May Bowers died Sunday at Glenwood Iowa after a several day illness. Born May 9 1935 in Le Mars she lived in Glenwood since 1943. Survived by her parents two sisters and three nephews funeral 2 pm Thursday Jan 25 at Mauer Towers chapel Rev H V Bartz officiating interment in the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth May Bowers
Glenwood
Iowa
le Mars
George Bowers
Marjorie) Nugent
Cedar Rapids
Don
Dorothy) Campbell
William
Gladys) Caldwell
Norfolk
Mauer Towerschapel
H. V. Bartz
Cy Cemetery
Credit Bureau Set to Begin Local Operations
A meeting at Clark School outlined final plans for the Le Mars Credit and Adjustment Bureau to start full operation around February 1. Floyd and Lorraine Sullivan own the bureau, which has already gathered credit data on about 8000 Plymouth County individuals since opening September 1, 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditorum of
Clark
le Mars Credit and Adjustment Bureau
Lawrence Slowky
Sioux City
Plymouth County
Floyd
Lorraine Sullivan
American Trust and Savings Bank
Plymouth
National
Asociation of Credit
le Murs Credit and Adjustment Bureau
Esery
Csery
Coldest season reading in Le Mars at 22 below
The forecast notes a morning low of 22 degrees below zero in Le Mars marking the coldest reading of the season. By afternoon the temperature rose to 0 with more frigid air expected tonight. The Philathea Bible class of the E. U. B. church meets Monday January 25 at 2.50 pm at Mrs Sam Athewath’s home with Mrs Ella Wetzel as assistant hostess and Mrs Walter Zimmerman in charge of the devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Zeig
Weather Observer
le Mars
Philathea Bible Class
E. U. B. Church
Sam Athewath
Ella Wetzel
Walter Zimmerman
Perry Sharpshooters 4-H Club Holds January Meeting
The Perry Sharpshooters 4-H club met January 14 1954 at Maury Lou and Peres Vondrak home. Gene Hansen opened the session at 8 30 with ten members and four visitors present. Minutes approved. Paul Willa discussed nutrients needed by livestock. Insurance plan and basketball discussed. Dick Vondrak moved to adjourn seconded by Dean Beaulieu. Gare Williams led the 4 H pledge. A lunch was served. Reporter Mary Leu Vondrih.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Sharpshooters
Maury Lou
Peres Vondrak
Gene Hansen
Paul Willa
Dick Vondrak
Dean Beaulieu
Gare Willams
Mary Leu Vondrih
John Roetman to undergo operation to save leg
John Roetman plans surgery to save his right leg after a medical condition. Joyce Elaine Downing of Le Mars and Stunts O Nerve of Eagle Grove obtained four marriage licenses at Plymouth County Clerk of Courts this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roetman
Stuntes O Nerve
Eagle Grove
Jows
Joyce Elaine Downing
le Mars
Plymouth County Clerk of
Named To Post Wesley Hirsch Named Deputy State’s Attorney
Wesley Hirsch formerly of Le Mars is named deputy state's attorney to fill the vacancy from Euwin Parkman’s resignation. He will assist Richard M. Bichki in trial work and maintains a law office in Sioux Falls. Born January 2, 1927 in Le Mars, he graduated Central High School in Sioux City and attended the University of Wyoming before South Dakota University earning a 1950 degree. He served 2 242 years in World War II with a tank corps in the Pacific Theater. The Hirsch family of a wife and two-year-old daughter reside at 1316 W. High St. Apt. 5. Mr Eugene Anthony will host Catholic Ladies club on Tuesday January 26 in the church hall. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Hirsch
Les Mars
Ztorney
Euwin Parkman
Boo £ Hirsch
Hirsch
Road Machine Operators Seem To Do Well
The state has published a book listing state employee names and earnings up to June 30 1953. It shows road machine operators earning competitive wages with many state jobs. Plymouth county dominates highway commission listings including Paul E Bay $37.00 and Charles Bege $3238.00 plus travel, among others. The report compares salaries across state roles from warden to professors, noting football coaches often exceed presidents in pay. Margit M Hancher at University of Iowa City earns 16000 annually with travel, and another professor reaches 7266 with department head above 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Law
State Highway Commission
Plymouth County
Paul E. Bay
Charles Bege
Louis Bramstedt
Clarence J. Campbell
William Lloyd Clark
Orvulle D. Durr
Elmer Fickbohm
Ray Golden
Earl Gale
John S. Grothans
Earl B. Haack
Chris Hirsch
Basil F. Hoffman
Judi B. Mathers
Perry McCorkell
Paul McCoy
David Miller
Louis W. Quks
Fred A. Onenen
Eldora State School
Peres
A Larson
Fort Madison
Oke Pen
Iowa City
Margit M. Hancher
Iitle Fuller
Deepartment
Hancher
Haney F. Davis
Man from Standard Chemical faces leg-saving surgery
John Roetman district manager for Standard Chemical Company suffered a compound fracture near the knee in a Monday night accident. Doctors at Sioux Valle hospital Sioux Falls plan surgery Saturday and hope to save his leg and restore function. His son Duane Roetman reported the crash involved a truck and another car, caused by a guide wires pole. Roetman was pinned for nearly an hour, treated for blood loss and shock, and is believed out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roetman
Standard Chemical Mrs. Co
Duane Roetman
le Mars
Franklin Lee
Sioux Valles Hospital
Sioux Falls
Roetman
Sioux Fall
Duane
Associated Press
Rodman
Curse
Stony Tally
Arthur White
Worthington
Mina
H. Caldwell
Valley Springs
Dartball Tourney by American Lutheran Church
The sixth annual Brother hood Dartball Tournament of Area No 13 will be at 7 30 p m Monday January 25 in Le Mars high school gym. Eight brotherhood teams compete Le Mars Merrill Akron Brunsville Craig Preston Johnson and Grant townships. A traveling trophy will go to the winner. Luther Leagues will serve refreshments and all interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
American Lutheran Church
le Mars High School
le Mars
Merrill
Akron
Brunsville
Craig
Preston
Johnson
Grant Townships
Luther Leagues
Atend
Engagement Notice for Voolet Plueger and Robert Grosenheider
Mrs. Esther Plueger of Los Angeles California announces the engagement of her daughter Voolet to Robert Grosenheider son of Mr and Mrs Robert Grosenheider Sr of Ireton Iowa The wedding date has not been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Plueger
Los Angele
California
Voolet
Robert Grosenheider
Robert Grosenheider Sr
Ireton
Iowa
Birthday Party for Gengler Girl Aims Local Friends
A birthday party honored the 7 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Gengler with after school games and television. Supper was served by Dariene and Mrs. Gender. Attendees included Tone Hinpaman of Kaw lax, Mrs. Smith Stephen and Wayne of Lake Andes, and Akron visitors Mr. and Mrs. Jornalle Stinton. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. WT Landses and several Sioux City and Merrill residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seanelle
Joe A. Gengler
Dariene
Gender
Tone Hinpaman
Kawlax
Weoming
Smith Stephenson
Wayne
Lake Andes
St. da
Jornalle Stinton
Dale
Akron
Glenn Stinton
WT. Landses
Chastine Lindsey
Margaret
Sioux City
Ob O. Hauser
Ellen Lindsey
Merril
Wallace Hemphill
le Mars
Manisa Knapp
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South Dakota
Borcher
Doe
Richard F. Dirks
Akron, Chevro
W. CT. U
Miss Kecce
Merritthe
Gehlen Winsheeened
David Maxwell
Vincent O'Connor
J. D. Plant
Alfred Jenssco
Henry Janssen
St. Paul, Mino
Eugene Hanson
Ruth Bowers
Credit Bureau
Perry
Eugene Anthony
Catholic Ladies Club
Church Hall
Visstors
Peete
Naef
Brachner-Siefien
Perty
Marringi
Larry J. Mba
Shirtey Ochberbieg
Orville Strife
Tet Greem
Roy Stefice
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