Don Klosterman Slams Tree In Skiing Accident
Don Klosterman, former Calgary Stampede quarterback and Loyola alumnus, suffered a severe skiing crash near the Banff area. He hit a free trunk after plunging from a cliff at Devil's Corner, sustaining a broken back, broken leg, four broken ribs, a brain concussion, and a six inch head wound. Two of three doctors doubted survival but he later walked with crutches and left hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Kennedy
Alberta
Don Klosterman
Clem Klosterman
le Mars
Holy Cross Hospital
Calgary
Canada
Young Klosterman
Calgary Stampede
Loyola University
Globe-Pos
Klosterman
Bint
Migtoria
Cliff
Banff Hospital
Clem Kloster
Le Mars couple wed in candlelit Lutheran ceremony
Lois Zink daughter of Le Mars resident Mrs Lillian Zink married Melvin Lubben son of Mr and Mrs John Lubben in a candlelight service at Zink-tubben St John s American Lutheran Le Mars The ceremony featured white gladiolus and fern bouquets with organist Mrs Carl Witt and soloist Miss Norma Kamann The bride wore nylon tulle and Chantilly lace gown with a portrait neckline and lace bertha The attendants wore blue nylon lace over taffeta gowns The couple plan to reside in Sioux City after a wedding trip to Colorado and California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John’s
le Mars
Lois Zink
Lillian Zink
Melvin Lubben
Yons
John Lub
BE Bk
Carl Witt
Norma Kammann
Richard Trauffer
Sioux City
Ray Hoops
Gaiva
Eileen Barinsky
Lynn Renken
Bestman
Robert
Charles Zink
Ray Lubben
Harold Ebrecht
Don de Young
Hebert Renken
Lowell Marbach
Hutton Tufty Co
Palmer Fruit Co
Colorado
Califor
Wagner Theiss wedding unites Granville and Chicago families
Theiss Wagner wedding took place June 22 at Resurrection Church of Our Lord. Francis J. Wagner and Helen Theiss of Chicago united in a Nuptial Mass read by Rev. John Ahern. Bride wore a chapel length Ross Point lace gown with nylon tulle and a seed pearl crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wulan
Francis J. Wagner
Francis K. Wagner
Chicago
Clara Didier
Granville
Helen Theiss
Resurrection Church of Our Lord
John Ahern
John Cassidy
John Doherty
Earl Julius
Mary Regan
Milwaukee
Wis
Ross Point
Local couple wed with large Elmhurst reception
The bride and groom wed after a 43 week engagement and planned a Nassau Paradise Island trip. Attendants included three sisters and relatives from Granville Elmwood Park and Chicago. Out of town guests and two long celebrations followed at Elmhurst Country Club and homes in Sioux City and Merrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen
Anastasia
Kathleen
Jack Anda
Howard Manky
Jack
Brother
Inlaw
al Fdelmann
Howard Manley
Minnesota
Michael McClouth
Germany
Harry Coles
Sycamore
Clarence Gibson
Edmond
Ill
Chicago
Nassau
Bahamas
Paradise Islands
Beach
New Orleans
Monroe St
Treptow Gerkin Wedding at Kingsley Church
Laura Lee Treptow daughter of Herman Treptow and Thomas Scott Gerkin son of Virg Gerkin exchanged vows at Kingsley Methodist church. Rev. Everett Major and Rev. Harley Farnum presided. Attendants wore aqua crystalette with lace and tulle gowns. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with illusion veil and carried white orchids stephanotis Ivy. Best man was James H Gerkin. wedding party listed. Reception hosted by mothers. couple to reside at 728 7th Street after LakeOkoboji trip. She attends Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. he is Morningside College graduate and member of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
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Methodist Church
Kingsley
Seine
Laura Lee Trepow
Arts
Herman Treptow
Thomas Scott Gerkin
Virg
Gerkin
Petery Avenue
Sioux Cit
Frances Mohr
Sandy Maddison
Mary Lou van Cleve
Reil
Ivy
Cladia Artz
Bessie Slater
Thane Treptow
Richard Coburn
Robert Moore
David Bogue
Willie Shuck
Hary Turner
George Madsen
Roger Betsworth
Joe Groves
James Gerkinnest Page
Henry Oleson
Ray Hawkins
Avery Thomson
William Browne
Howard Dickson
Mahlon Hauck
Beverly Bainbridge
Darlene Hamman
Pamnca Langford
Viola Stubbe
Mary Lou O Conor
Darlene Keel
Lake
Okober
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Morningside College
Sigma Phi Epulon Fraternity
Adrienne Schindel Weds Branum at Merril Methodist Church
Adrienne Schindel daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Schindel of Sioux City wed Keath L Branum son of Mr and Mrs Ortie Branum of Merril at the Merril Methodist Church. Rev Donald Harbour officiated at 800 pm with pink and white gladiolus decor and Lohenerin’s wedding music. The reception for 100 followed in the American Legion hall with a cake featuring miniature bride and groom and gifts arrayed on a guest table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrll Methodist Church
Adrienne Schindel
Earl Schindel
Sioux City
Meni and
Keath L
Branum
Ortie Branum
Merril
Donald Harbour
Russell Swanson
Lohenerin
Jeren Ho Branum
Willard Schinder
James Lo Feock
Cathy
David Fyoch
Cathy Flsek
Aeld
Amecan
Schindel
Loren Branum
Harold Albert
Willard Schindel
Mir Jenon Gardner
Geraldalhe
Richard Lagelbrschi
Keith Jaleawat
Miec Carlin
Notable Birth Announcements Across Le Mars and Nearby Towns
A list of births and baby announcements appears from Le Mars and surrounding towns including Marcus Remsen Akron Remsen Meriden and Wallace. Names include Mr and Mrs Gordon Holman Le Mars a boy born July 4 along with several other newborns and parent announcements across multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Loken
le Mars
Arnold Schmid
Merril
Paul Pick
Remsen
Leila
Huebsch
Fred @ Ritchie
Marcus
Nick Treinen
LeRoy Borchers
Akron
Clarence ‘Trenhaile
Renee Anthony
Arthur Hecken
Ively
Wayne AugoWne
Hoy
Jorgensen
Thomas Brady
George
Montagne
Quimby
Dora Eyres
Sharon Ann. Langel
Donald Ott
Elmer Maass
William Irwin
Washta
Orville Galigam
Lynn Rae
Henry Zembsch
Jep A. Juhl
Willim McKibbin
Kingsley
Merlin Gavin
Gordon Holman
Robert Strub
Merrill
Gregory Schlichte
Maurice
Leonard _Reichting
Frank Ruden
Remaen
Lelang Hemmingsen
Jens Haahr
John D. Tolsma
Ayin Steffens
Meriden
Elmore Wallin
Annual Johnson Picnic Held At Onna Johnson Home
The annual Johnson picnic occurred Sunday July 7 at the Onna Johnson home with attendees including Harm and Russell Johnson, Robert Waren Beverly of Balter, Weston and Keith Richardson and Kathy of Kingsley, Jody and Judy Moville, LaVerne Bruce Brenda of Colorado Springs, Orion Johnson and Lester Johnson, Gail and Mary Le Mars, Fred Tanner Mark Douglas Terrill and Dick Plueger Donald Plueger Suzanne David Duas Dale Douglas Sandra, Dr Ben Meerdah Lennvee Rock Valley, Norm Bonnema Sioux Center, Chris Johnson Ruth Ann Cran, Vernon Green Holstein, Harn L Johnson Loren Lee Le Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Onna Johnson
Harm Johnson
Russell Johnson
Robert. Waren
Beverly
Balter
Weston Richardson
Keith Richardson
Kathy
Kingsley
Robert Grabisch
Jody
Judy
Moville
LaVerne Benson
Bruce
Brenda
Colorado Springs
Orion Johnson
Lester Johnson
Gail
Mary
le Mars
Fred Tanner
Mark
Douglas
Terrill
Iowa
Dick Plueger
Donald Plueger
Suzanne
David
Duas
Dale
Sandra
Ben Meerdah
Lennvee
Rock Valley
Norm Bonnema
Sioux Center
Chris Johnson
Ruth Ann
Cran
Vernon Green
Holstein
Harn L. Johnson
Loren Lee
Anton Trauner obituary highlights Austrian immigrant farmer
Anton Trauner Merrill, died Wednesday July 30 at Sacred Heart hospital after a five day illness. Born April 22, 1897 in Austria, he came to the United States as a youth and farmed his entire life. He married Elizabeth Mont on March 2, 1910 in Sioux City. Survived by sisters Mrs Frank Beaulieu of Merrill and Mrs Annie Bauerly of St Cloud, stepson Minna and Wm Mort of Portland Oregon. Funeral Friday July 12 at 9:00 am at Assumption Catholic Church in Merrill, Father Wm Curel officiating. Burial in Assumption Catholic Cemetery under Lukens funeral home. Rosary Thursday at 8:00 pm at Lukens. Preceded in death by his wife in 1935 Robert Lang. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs C renre Lone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Trauner Merrill
Sacred Heart Hospital
Moe Trauner
Austria
Elizabeth Mont
Sioux City
Frank Beaulieu
Merril
Annie Bauerly
St Cloud
Minna
Wm Mort
Portland
Oregon
Town meeting notes approve officers and bills
Report of Town Officers approved as read. A motion to buy three fire hydrants passed. Licenses issued for John Zeig and Ray Fied, or Bob's Market. Various bills listed and authorized for payment. Town estimates set for three locations. meeting adjourned by Fr Heissel, mayor.raspberries Bechtle royal red black raspberries Le Muis nucser tes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zeig
Ray Fied
Bobs Market
Billy
Iowa Public Service
Nower
J. A. Kloster
Geo Lanzendorf
Jim Rodesch
Kathryn Doud
P.M
Oyens Lumber
Hdw
le Mars Globe Post
Monon
Heissel
Thommes Truck Total Loss After Wreck Near Seney
A grinder mounted truck owned by Bill Thommes suffered a total loss after an accident near the elevator on highway 33 at Seney Monday afternoon. Merle Netsius towed the truck to Le Mars after a dragtine came loose, throwing the vehicle into a ditch. The driver was not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Thommes
Seney
Highway 33
Merle Netsius
Netsius
le Mars
Little League All Stars Chosen by Eight Managers
Eight managers selected the Little League All Stars on Wednesday July 10. Named squads include Phils team with Steve Gunther Ronnie Hunter and Tom Reuter. Cubs with Lowell Hoffman Ron Wilt gen Greg Borchers Teddy Juans and Paul Fox. Caros with Dean Neubrand Gary Eufers Joe Robimere and Denny Geary. Yanks with Danny Utesch and Tony Hames. Managers Bernard Krommedyk and Ed Sullivan announced the picks as Le Mars works toward hosting the tournament at the new field with time and place still TBA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Stars
Phils
Steve Gunther
Ronnie Hunter
Tom Reuter
Cubs
Lowell Hoffman
Ron Wiltgen
Greg Borchers
Teddy Juans
Paul Fox
Caros Dean
Neubrand
Gary Eufers
Joe Robimere
Denny Geary
Yanks
Danny Utesch
Tony Hames
Bernard Krommedyk
Ed Sullivan
le Mars
Skeet and Gun Shoot Winners At Local Club Event
Last Tuesday night at the local club the Skeet and Gun Shoot crowned multiple winners. Dr Vern Helt of Moville swept the 25 target third event by hitting all 25. Sal Fieto of Albany and Pete Homan of Remsen shot 24 of 25, with R Amundson of Remsen at 21 of 23. Fred Schmidt of Le Mars won the miss and out, Ted Amundson and Bernard Krueger won the protection shoot, Shorty Staver took the quail shoot, and Ed Henrich led the third event with four wins. Other notable shooters named include Dr Vein Helt, Don Peterson, Roy Pederson, G Camerer, G Ros, E Randall, Lahrman, and Fred Schmidt. The club plans another shoot next Tuesday. new shooters welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Vern Helt
Moville
Sal Fieto
Albany
New York
Pete Homan
Remsen
R. Amundson
Fred Schmidt
le Mars
Ted Amundson
Bernard Krueger
Cheroke
Shorty Staver
Ed Henrich
Dr Vein Helt
Don Peterson
Roy Pederson
Sargent Bluff
G. Camerer
Sargent
Lahrman F
Maurice
Les Mars
Oyens Special Session Debates Livestock Feeding Nuisance
Oyens Town Council met June 10 1957 in special session called by Mayor Heissel. A petition from residents requested action to prohibit feeding calves and hogs within the business district to prevent a nuisance. motion to act passed. Clerk J A Kloster notes minutes from prior meetings were read and approved. two communications discussed including a written complaint about sidewalk blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UTENS
Oyens
Hiessel
Andy Wiehus
F. J. Heissel
J. A Kloster
Oyens Ane Gee
Council
O My
Gta Dn Sabet
Andy Noihus
Local Car Dealers Listed in Descriptive Notice
New Carl Dale Guswint of Hinton and Foil Franklin Estabrooks of Le Mars with Chev rolet. Henry Weber of Le Mars with Mercury. Lester Kovarna of Hinton with Ford. Carl Schulz of Struble with Ford. Paul Rodesch of Remsen with Plymouth. Raymond Hartman of Akron with Chevrolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Guswint
Hinton
Foil
Franklin Estabrooks
le Mars
Chevrolet
Henry Weber
Mercury
Lester Kovarna
Ford
Carl Schulz
Struble
Paul Rodesch
Remsen
Plymouth
Raymond Hartman
Akron
Death of Mrs. Lester L. Riter Former Ireton Resident
Mrs. Lester L. Riter a former Ireton resident died Friday June 28 at St Anns hospital Algona after a short illness. She was born March 16 1904 at Harlock later moved with family to Cedar Rapids and Craig Iowa. She attended Morningside College Sioux City taught school then married Lester L. Riter August 4 1926. Survived by widower her mother Mrs Mary J Sidwell and sisters Benita Zella Sidwell and Mrs Warren Nanninga of Sioux City. Funeral at Algona Methodist Church with interment River View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireton
Lester L. Riter
Freton
St. Anns Hospital
Algona
Iowa
Audra Sidwell Riter
Harlock
Cedar Rapids
Fond
Craig
Morningside College
Sioux City
Mary J. Sidwell
Benita
Zella Sidwell
Warren Nanninga
Chuch
Algona Methodist Church
Algona, Ja
Riverview
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Tubben
Theiss heiss-Wagogta
Pineappes
Hart’s Fey
Calif
Libbys
Roxy
Santa Rosa
Ancy Fortuna
Mother
Kraft’s Deluxe
Rte
Ayern
Chunky
Pillsbury
Ok Matsa
Mer- Till High
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Kappa Theta Psi Sorority
Hawthorne School
Merrill High
Marine Corps
Harrison St
Treptow-Gerkin
Everett Major
Harley W. Farnum
Grace Methodist Church
Kay Hearn
Ruth Sorenson
Schindel-Braum
Boys Town
Plymouth County Farm Bureau
Nebraska
Farm Bureau
Ali Omaha
Council Bluffs
Fremont
Ditrict
Lake Okoboji
Gulf Point State Park
Plymouth County
Chaboji
Emmett
Boom
Fann Bureau
le Mary
Verjean Wetrosky
Anton Trauner
Robert Lang
Os Army
Huneville
Alabama
Thommes
Mrs. Lester Riter
St. Francis Xaivier
Higher Léveiffer
T. B. Byrne
Sotrim
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