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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1957
Page
3
Sheriff Frank Scholer warns that a clever check forger, unknown by name, may be moving from eastern Iowa toward Le Mars. The scam uses universal checks drawn on a well known Produce house in favor of a famous farmer named Rood. Checks often total 30 to 48 dollars, with some as small as 3 or 4 dollars cashed at local stores.
John Vollmar sparked Le Mars Gehlen to a 62 61 double overtime win over Remsen St Mary in the class A final of the Sioux City diocesan western division tournament. St Mary led by eight at halftime, tied it at the end of regulation, and Vollmar sealed victory with a late second overtime layup. Vollmar topped Gehlen with 22 points while St Mary’s Bob Wiligen had 18.
Westmar College faculty present baritone Larry J. Day in a voice recital Sunday January 27 at 3 30 p m in Thoren Auditorium Day an assistant professor of music will be accompanied by Ruth Crochet a music faculty member Day a Minneapolis College of Music graduate has studied at the University of Colorado and has appeared with the Minneapolis Opera Denwing The art exhibit features Mrs Alphil Olson an artist from Sioux City Iowa in Thoren Hall Home Department first floor exhibit hall A reception will follow in the Home Department area The public is invited to attend
Earl Jackson 68, a World War I veteran and former resident of Lorimer Iowa, died December 3 1956 at Veterans Hospital Des Moines after nine months as patient. Born March 11 1887 in Muscatine he farmed near Port Townsend before moving to Merrill ten years ago. Survived by wife Cleo Kress, three daughters Mrs Walter Alvanita Brohesi Lorimor Mrs Opal Holland Creston, Jeanette and Robert at home, several grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral January 2 1987 at Watts Funeral Home Lorimor with Rev Ray Wilson. burial Peru Cemetery. Services Sunday 9:30 AM and 7:30 PM.
Chairman George DeRuyter of Radio KLEM Le Mars was named Council Activities Chairman of the Prairie Golf Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The story notes his meeting with the group in Stormspike last week and mentions Abe Schiebour of Orange IEW.
The Liberty Go-getters held a chili supper from 6 to 8 pm before a meeting led by the pledge. Twenty five members attended roll call. New business covered a winter tour on January 26, with four girls volunteering as cheerleaders. A presentation on preventing baby pig losses and a feed stock opening demo were given, followed by a livestock feeding photo in the gym with visitors.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative schedules its annual meeting February 9 at the Eagles Fall. Directors will be elected and business reorganized in the morning, followed by luncheon. The afternoon program includes music, a report on 1956 operations, and an address by manager Lloyd E. Caulkins.
Henry C Dirks 76 longtime resident died in a Hawarden nursing home after a long illness. He was never married and lived and farmed in the area. Survived by brothers Richard Le Mars Fred Hawarden Herman Brunsville William Merritt and George South Dakota plus nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements pending. burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
A string of break ins by Craig and Struble authorities report thefts from Groetken Trucking Service warehouse on highway. Missing tires valued around 50.00, plus cash from a Craig filling station, Struble elevator, and a local bank area. Sheriff notes a spree including a Mashlight, revolver, and cigarettes, with some entries not completed.
The Globe-Post reports ongoing discussion of Iowa's egg grading law. Critics claim it harmed farmers while supporters say it stabilizes prices. Congressman Gross cites government egg purchases to prop up farmer prices, noting middlemen and stores profited. Farm Bureau supports the law alongside farm groups.
At the Le Mars annual fire department meeting Herman Becker Jr presents a trophy to retiring chief Don Dambrink in recognition of 12 years as chief and 44 years with the company. Dambrink, who turns 63, co-owns Le Mars Heating and Plumb Co. Trophy inscription notes long service and 1913 founding.
Local merchants and supporters discuss the Golden Harvest jackpot program to run every Wednesday afternoon starting next week. Cooperation from Le Mars firms and media sponsors funds a weekly ticket pot with six color choices and rules to govern entries and drawings.
C. L. Dodson of Maional Trades Day Association announced the Golden Harvest Program jackpot includes a weekly Le Mars drawing starting January 30 with a national drawing in Weatherford Texas. The national event begins at a $100 jackpot and increases weekly. early benefits limited to local residents.
Banks in Le Mars Akron and Kingsley join the Plymouth County Extension Service to run the 1987 Land Use School on February 4. County Extension Director Arle A Pierson says banks will invite no list of attendees and Kingsley Community Service Club will buy a lunch for participants. The two day schools start at 9 30 a m at Le Mars Kingsley vocational agriculture rooms and Akron Eagles Club with all farmers welcome.
Stephen Ekdom Sr of Chino California died after a stroke Sunday at age 83. Dutch native who farmed near Treton then retired to Michigan and later the west coast. Survivors include widow two sons John and Cornelis of Ireton and two daughters Mrs H Van Horwegen and Mrs Garbrial Vander Kooi of China California. Remains to be buried in the family plot in Freson. The American Legion Auxiliary will broadcast on American radio Sundays January 27 February 3 and February 24 at 1018 AM per Mrs C Bruch publicity chair of Le Alars.
Sale dates listed include January 28 for Andrew Kunkle Rem en Farm Sale and January 31 EB Moser in Le Mars. Further sales set for June 2 Leonard Hodgen Mares Farm Sale and February 3 Peter Kargaard Hinton Farm Auction. Other entries include February 3 Wm Dasson Remen Farm Sale February 7 Cliff Peters Farm Sale and February 7 John C Smith Akron Farm Sale.
Contracts totaling 298599 were let by the school board for the new gymnasium at the south end of Leys with bleachers excluded. Harold Spitznagel of Sioux Falls is the architect, work to start after frost and preliminary borings determine soil. Bid amounts include Genel Construction 214070 and Summers Plumbing 49859, with other arrivals for heating, ventilation, electrical, backstops, painting, and roofing.
Joyce Jo Pageler and Laurence Donald Hager married Saturday January 19 at 7 30 pm in St John Lutheran parsonage Craig Iowa. Attendants Alvin Schuette and Mrs Schuette. The couple dressed in light and dark suits with white carnation boutonnieres. Groom works at Council Oak store in Le Mars and plans military service soon. They spent a short honeymoon in Yankton South Dakota.
A breezy column recounts California weather and local visitors. Roy delivers a Le Mars postcard amid family farewells and talks of Los Angeles becoming a possible world city. Anni Kemp, Ese Meyer Moeller, Mrs Mary Ney, and others share news, aging vitality, and memories of Le Mars and its Opera House history.
Lollypops will aid a March of Dimes drive led by W S McCormick county fund chairman. Teenagers Against Palio of Gehlen High School organize a mail solicitation and a lollypop sale sponsored by Le Mars Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds support the March of Dimes fund.
Miss Rosemarie Herrmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Josef Herrmann of Gerolzhafen Germany became the bride of Neil G Melane son of Mr and Mrs Neil Mc Lane of Akron Ohio December 30 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. They met in Germany while Mr McLane served there with the army. They reside at 1427 Douglas Street Sioux City.
W. F. McCormick Plymouth county March of Dimes chairman announces a Mothers’ drive in Le Mars at 7 p.m. on a January night to solicit funds from homes with porch lights on. Precinct captains organize districts and serve as contact points for interested mothers. Contact Mr. McCormick at 779 for more information.
A marriage license was issued at the clerk's office in Le Mars to Charles V. Black and Evelyn C. Kaschmitter, both of Le Mars, this week.
A Polk County bar association debates whether Oliver Potter Bennett of Mapleton, now a Laws Insurance Commissioner, was deprived of civil rights after a Des Moines drug store arrest for a 67 cent hair dressing. The piece discusses a scheme for false arrests and notes Bennett was reportedly dismissed for lack of evidence. It also contains corrections and miscellaneous satirical notes about public figures and entertainment figures like Elvis Presley and Liberace.
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