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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1953
Page
3
About eight mothers attended the Brownie Scouts investiture in the high school home Ec room on a Wednesday afternoon. Eighteen girls received their Brownie pins as a short program of Brownie Promise and songs concluded with a lunch of decorated cakes ice cream nuts and mints.
A Cub Scouts pack meeting is set for Tuesday evening January 27 at the Lutheran church basement.
Several friends of George Simpson assisted him in celebrating his birth day on Wednesday evening, Jan. 21.
At the Lutheran church the Junior Mission Band set a Valentine Party for Wednesday February 4 at 7 00 PM inviting each member to bring a guest A pot luck lunch will be served A Ladies Aid meeting on January 18 voted to donate 25 to the Polio Fund The Executive Committee met at Mrs Clarence Carstensen's home to plan new year books
Rev D E Streyffeler and local nominating committee attended a Seney school Friday led by H W Farmham of Sioux City with Hinton representation. Streyffelers depart for Indianola Jan 26 to 29 for Pastor's school. Junior choir practice is paused this week. A 17 member committee leads a visitation campaign to secure pledges for the fellowship hall to be built with the new church basement, with pledge dedication planned for Sunday Feb 8.
Mrs A A Lang will host the Tuesday Club gathering on Tuesday evening February 3. The event brings members together for fellowship and short sessions in a traditional club format.
Merrill W S C S Florence Swanson will hostess Circle 1 on Wednesday afternoon January 28. Mrs Raymond Anderson will be assistant. Circle WM will meet at the home of Louise Dennler on the same afternoon with Jessie John assisting.
First grade notes mark semester end with four students absent-free. Dennis Van Rockel and family built a feeding table. bird care and foods listed. Second grade covers Eskimo housing ideas and new reading books. spelling highlight names. Third grade leader Mrs. Lundquist takes leave to join husband in the Air Force duties.
Readers learn of a Story Club dramatic reading of The Huckabuck Family with roles for Jonas, Mama, and Pony acted by students. The piece features popcorn parlor humor as the Huckabucks move to Nebraska and raise popcorn for the nation. Allen Schmid is named president for four upcoming meetings.
C. Hauff fell in his basement Friday morning at his hardware store breaking his right arm above the wrist. He was taken to St. Joseph hospital for treatment and returned home in the afternoon.
Don Stone praised the Student Music Committee on his radio program for planning and presenting the amateur show. He singled out Jack Crawford for his work and noted the students run the musical activities with minimal teacher help, planning advertising and decor. The comments echoed over the Sioux City area.
A liaison group between students and the director notes this program marks the third student presentation of the school year. The event showcases student work and collaborative planning with school leadership.
The Boys basketball team won against Rensen on Wednesday January 21 and defeated Liberty 74 to 44 on Friday on their home floor. The Gils were defeated by Rensen and the Girls fell to Liberty.
City figures estimate 750000 dogs in Los Angeles with about 250000 described as neurotic and needing psychiatric treatment. The claim prompts discussion on animal welfare and canine behavior resources amid unclear phrasing and dubious sources.
In response to a widespread influenza outbreak across Germany France and other European countries authorities have ordered immediate measures to vaccinate all troops in Europe. Vaccine has been flown to multiple centers to support this effort.
A large surplus of butter totaling about 240 million pounds has been donated to school lunch programs nationwide. The gift supports nutritional efforts and aims to relieve food costs for districts and students during the school year.
Mr and Mrs Russel Tevis learn their son Corporal Jack Tevis of the Marines has been promoted to sergeant. He is stationed at Camp Pendleton California following his return from Korea.
A historical note recalls the January 20 inaugural of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the nation listening by radio and TV to a Republican president's oath. It cites Garfield on power and suggests presidents share a common burden amid factional hatred, urging responsibility beyond petty criticism.
Sophie Thompson Amanda Denn ler and Naomi Wilson will host the February meeting of The Woman's Club on February 3 at Mrs. Thompson's home.
Attends extended visit with her daughter the former Mary Jane La Bahn and family at York Penn.
Mrs LaBahn and family planned to attend the Inaugural ceremony in Washington on January 20. She wrote about a recent Union Station railroad accident and described it as horrible. She has been in the home for five weeks reporting a delightful visit with many sight seeing trips. Our town is proud the youngster from Wars Tee is presented at the Inaugural.
Mr and Mrs Ira Johns marked thirty third wedding anniversary with a supper in Le Mars on Wednesday January 21 followed by a show at The Royal theater. The couple shared a quiet evening enjoying the celebration with family and friends.
A family dinner Sunday January 18 hosted by Mroo and Mrs Diene Braun honoring Ben Muir. Guests included I Braun FE Norton Herbert Norton Pamela and families from Le Mars.
Mrs. Tom Simons, taken to St. Joe hospital in Sioux City on Sunday June 18 with pneumonia, is reported to be much improved. Mrs. Elmer Boettger is caring for the children.
Local residents share Sunday visits and callers across Merrill and Union Two. Highlights include the Dunnes hosting and others attending dances, births, medical updates, and upcoming appointments. Verlin Karli opens a radio and television repair shop in Le Mars, while pupils from Plymouth Two No. 58 take Iowa Skill tests.
Funeral services for Jamies A Jensen of Hinton La were conducted by Rev D E Streyffeler at Winter Funeral Home Morningside. Mrs M A Clayton wed A J Quirin on Nov 20 at Casper and are at home in Fairmont Ave Salon Oregon. Various local residents share wedding, travel and social news including trips to Mexico City and plans toward Florida and the southern states.
Meeting called by the mayor at 8:00 p.m. at city hall with all members present. Minutes read and approved. Bills approved and ordered paid from various funds. A discussion on extending Fowler street westward to Fifth Street concludes with attorney consultation needed before action.
The clerk reported the annual statement for render to the State Auditor of Iowa. The council accepted the report and there was no further business before adjournment. Clerk Wilson and Mayor Todd were noted in the closing actions.
St Joe Tigers crushed St Marys 55 36 as Tom Dreckman tallied 19 points to pace the Hawks. Alton was led by Gaul with strong scoring as the Eastsiders struggled from the field. Earlier, St Joe’s B squad beat Aston 40 24 with Jim Sheehan contributing 13. Next, St Joe hosts Marcus Holy Name, eyeing a share of first place.
In Sunday action the Le Mars juniors swept a doubleheader at Alon, winning 31-21 in game one and 37-24 in game two. Bill Reuter led Heelan with 10 points in game one while John Volliar had 12 in game two. The second contest saw a fast pace with Cahill, Hall, and McDougall sparking Le Mars as the hosts pulled away late to win 53-31. Le Mars also defeated Heelan sophomores 47-36 in the opener of the twin bill.
In a Saturday night game at Heelan High gym Le Mars beat Heelan 62 to 37 as the Fireball Bulldogs sank 65 percent of their shots. John Cahill scored 31 for Heelan, Don Halt led Le Mars with 26, and the contest featured a late surge and overtime revenge against the Tit le Maroons from Central.
LOCALS note Al Orban is named to fill the unexpired term of Gerd Grahlman as head of the Soldier's Relief Commission. A bake sale is planned for Saturday January 31 at A & B Appliances Le Mars with lunch served. Dorcas Lutheran Aid of Ovens sponsors. Miss Dolores Deegan of Rochester Minnesota visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Deegan.
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