Editorial fragment on press association matters
Incomplete editorial notes discuss PRESS ASSOCIATION issues and editorial stance. The fragment hints at organizational roles and possible policy directions without clear specifics or dates.
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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1959
Page
2
Incomplete editorial notes discuss PRESS ASSOCIATION issues and editorial stance. The fragment hints at organizational roles and possible policy directions without clear specifics or dates.
Le Mars Iowa based Mars Globe Post lists mailing details, editor R G Starzl, publication twice weekly at 34 Central Ave N EL, rates of $3 a year in several Iowa counties and Union County South Dakota, states subscriptions auto renew, notes delinquent collection issues.
The Farm Bureau Women urge 1958 and 1959 graduates to apply for the Farm Bureau Scholarship. County committees have sought letters from teachers and pastors detailing ability, need, and background. Applications are due February 7, 1959, at the County Farm Bureau office. Also noted is the sale of John J. Reisch 120 acre farm north of Remsen by Mr Klein Real-Estate Agency.
The Globe-Post notes reader concerns over Terry Brennan’s firing at Notre Dame, clarifying the school is not Big Ten, remains academic focused, and required a coaching change. It argues football finances support other sports, and Brennan’s release followed evaluation of coaching performance, not character.
Ice Capades, the world’s largest ice show, breaks attendance records coast to coast and opens in the Sioux City auditorium February 23. Demand is so high a second ticket office opens at Tollers Drug Store, with tickets sold February 9 from 10 AM to 6 PM. The production is a $2,000,000 investment with $250,000 in equipment and $750,000 in costumes and design, featuring Carmen, Madame Butterfly, and Gershwin numbers among others. Phone and mail reservations are handled at the auditorium.
A Standard Rate and Data Service study shows Plymouth County residents maintained spending during the recession. Retail food stores earned 17 cents of the retail dollar with $4,755,000 in sales, automotive equipment and supplies $4,668,000, general merchandise $840,000, and apparel $847,000.
The text notes stronger retail activity amid higher employment and consumer confidence. As budgets loosen, funds once saved during the recession are being spent, suggesting a potential upturn in spending in 1959 and posing a key question for industry.
Le Mars social notes outline a busy week with the Council of Church Women meeting at the Baptist church, presided by Mrs George Renier the vice president. They sang hymns and discussed World Day of Prayer slated for Friday February 13 at the Methodist Church. Officers were elected for the coming year. Other items include hosting events at homes, the Mariners Club gathering at the Presbyterian Church, and an upcoming Women's Association dessert luncheon on January 27 at 1:30 where Mrs James Ransom will review The Gates of Splendor.
E W Rogers, manager of the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce, phoned Anthony J Giambruno of Sioux City whose confectionery burned. Giambruno’s son is drafted and in Germany. His wife suffers from incurable bone cancer and was uninjured in the fire. she is now reportedly well. Mrs Willmes returns from California visit. Rev Robert Gildner of Le Mars to lead a business and training session for the Sioux City District Evangelism Committee at First Methodist Sioux City on Jan 22. he is district evangelism director.
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