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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
4
In a charged local column the writer assigns blame for double parking to readers and drivers, arguing residents cause the problem by lazy behavior and poor standards. The piece cites the mayor police and city council as scapegoats but shifts responsibility to individuals. Continued discussion promises on page 8.
The Globe-Post presents a clear tax guide for Plymouth county residents summarizing levy details from all districts in an abbreviated form. It explains how to use annual levy sheets, urging readers to keep page 3 for reference with tax records.
New cars listed include a 1983 Chevrolet 3-4 ton pickup from Fred J. Ludwigs of Akron Iowa a 1953 Ford for Richard Laughton of Le Mars Iowa a 1953 Chevrolet for Tony Pick of Remsen Iowa and a 1953 Mercury for Edmund Junck of Hinton Iowa.
Leo and Cletus Pick sons of Mr and Mrs Art Pick of the Mars are pictured on Christmas Day with the 28th division of the 212th Infantry. Leo has been in Germany fourteen months and expects to return to the United States in March. Cletus joined the army about a year ago and went to Germany last September as a clerk at a supply depot. This marks the first meeting of the brothers since Leo went overseas.
Miss Evelyn Allen of the Home Economics Department announces a Clothing Construction class in Le Mars for ladies to learn sewing. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays 2 10 to 4 00 pm, starting January 26. College credit requires usual part time registration. large demand may limit enrollment. contact Miss Allen at 1209M for details.
This week Agricultural Excnine school discusses farm welding with W. R. Hammans instruction at Le Mars High School. Demonstrations and weld preparation start at 7 30 p m in the Vocational Education building. Next week Feb 2 Kenneth Nurse Hartley leads a talk on fertilizers emphasizing liquid forms like Anhydrous Ammonia.
Woodbury County Attorney Huff filed motions Monday seeking legal particulars in the case against three defendants tied to indictments for contributing to the delinquency of minors. Defendants James Trail and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DeYoung reportedly wed after a Texas trip following a Minnesota marriage, with missing Sioux City girls linked to events in December at Laverne, Minnesota.
The old Trinity Lutheran church in Lincoln township will be moved to Merrill over the river during cold weather. The new church will sit across from St. John's Lutheran, which will be torn down. Pews and fixtures have been moved to Merrill while the new building rises, with the basement ready for services.
An editorial notes Ike spoke in broad terms after the presidential induction, avoiding specifics on how aims would be achieved. It warns of continued foreign policy inclinations from Truman and Roosevelt era, hints at greater taxes and conscriptions, and mentions looming sacrifices. It critiques radio commentators for mystic interpretations.
Mrs E B Moser of Le Mars announces the engagement of daughter Dorothy to Wilbur G Cambier son of Mr and Mrs William J Cambier of Orange City Also notes Philathea Bible class at E U B church meets January 26 at 2 30 pm at Mrs Walter Zimmermans with Mrs O W Weidauer as devotional leader Additionally Don Wormley county assessor is at Oxens doing the assessing with no focal assessors at Ovens Craig Struble or Brunsville and he handles the work to save costs
Saturday night at 11 20 Andrew Lehner traveling south in a 1952 Plymouth was sideswiped by Marvin Renken in a 1951 Ford traveling north. Lehner sustained 300 dollars damage to the left side and Renken 100 dollars. Renken allegedly crossed the center line per mayor's office report.
Burton Dull and Wilbur DePree, co chairs of ticket sales for the Elks Polio Stag party, report 350 tickets sold out for Mondays January 26 event at the Elks Club House. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door. Gregg Featherston says there will be ample food even if sales double. The slogan Give a Dime in Time is set for the six thirty start.
Le Mars Savings bank announces four new assistant cashiers Henry Ahlers Ruth Ahlers Margarette Duster L Mennen joining veterans Paul Trauffer and Joe Cook. Since Henry Harris became president in 1943 deposits rose from 2.8 million to 7.3 million and capital funds grew from 176000 to 352000. Virginia Boelter celebrated her 3rd birthday on January 22 with five friends.
Mr and Mrs L Archer of Sioux Falls announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Laurel Archer to Donald W Rahn Jr son of Mr and Mrs Donald W Rahn of Le Mars. The wedding is set for March 22 at First Methodist church Sioux Falls. Archer is a senior at Methodist State Hospital School of Nursing Mitchell and Rahn is a senior pre seminary student at Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell.
Brunsville booster claims Akron must unite with farmers to oppose preserving No. 29 and support a South road relocation. He argues relocation would hurt Akron, endanger county plans, and channel traffic to Sioux City, urging Akron businessmen to attend Ames hearing on January 27 and present a united front.
In Plymouth County one day of court per week shifted to Thursday next week. Judge M DPD Van Oosterhout presided as Trustee Maude Buckley oversaw the Nicolai Molsen estate sale. Willer & Plueger’s bid to pay 316 per acre on 240 acres totaling 75840 was approved after down payment. Le Mary property sale to Wm J Muir approved and Brunsville sale to George Albright continued. Bailiff position vacant since Deputy Leo Hentges’ death as Sheriff Scholer seeks appointee. Les Mars W S C S will meet at the church January 27 at 2 30 PM.
Union High Speech Department hosts its annual Winter Speech Festival in the Union auditorium. Afternoon session at 12 30 features Humorous Declaration Radio Speaking Extemporaneous Speaking and Interpretive Reading judged for advancement. Evening program offers two one act plays a comedy and a drama titled Red Flannels and The Cornhusk Doll.
The Business and Professional Women's Club hosted a Polio Party on Tuesday night raising 25 dollars for the polio drive. Members planned a clothing box for the German Youth Center refugees and asked all to donate new or used clothing for ages 11 to 25 by January 26 to Philomena Fisc at Nemmer's Plumbing Shop. Angeline Robberman led the short meeting in Agnes Landrhir’s absence. The club noted a Spring District Meeting in Le Mars in May and Bingo with a lunch followed by refreshments. Ethel Neubrand Jean Koenig Mabel Callias Helen Wiltgen Betty Koch Christine Peterson led activity committees.
The twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bea Hillrichy was observed Sunday evening at their home with forty one guests. An interesting program followed by games and a delicious lunch concluded the event. Guests wished the couple many happy returns of the day.
Los Angeles school board rejected a special committee report favoring partial restoration of the UNESCO school program and ordered the UNESCC propaganda outfit expelled. Patriotic groups opposed UNESCO, which they say seeks to destroy patriotic sentiment, calling it poisonous nationalism.
Fred Meridith announced prizes for John Deere day on Thursday January 29. Women’s prize is a Sunbeam Mixmonster while men’s prize is a tractor Heat Houser. The program starts at 1 p.m. with a noon luncheon hosted by Meridith Implement Co. Tickets free to known interested buyers. nondirect invitees should stop for tickets. Pte Alfred Sitzmann, son of Mr and Mrs Edt Sitzmann Sr of Hinton, arrived on the west coast from Korea this week.
Mr and Mrs Job Plueger received a letter from their son Kenneth stating he will attend radio school for at least five months after serving on a ship. His new address is K C Plueger 3188164 Naval Training Station Radio School Bainbridge Maryland.
Marvin Renken cited for failing to yield the right of way with a fine of 75 dollars and costs and for failing to give information with 23 dollars and costs.
Nearly 1,000 advance tickets sold for a benefit dance at Le Mars Armory on Wednesday January 28. Proceeds will fund instruments for the new Drum and Bugle Corps with entertainment by Two Hits and a Mrs. the Debonaires. Ticket price allows entry and eligibility for an RCA Television prize at the event’s end.
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