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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1954
Page
4
The Plymouth county Old Settlers plan their annual meeting on the school grounds in Merrill on Thursday August 27. Don Stone of Sioux City is secured as the main speaker as announced by the planning committee.
Activity is evident at the school with interior remodeling increasing space, Home Economics kitchen updates to aid lunch service, a program of redecorating and cleaning in progress, and new walks being laid.
Freshly graveled streets in Merrill received their first oil coating this week. Residents say the improvement will enhance the town’s appearance and traffic conditions.
The reminiscence recalls centennial celebrations and past customs. Men wore stick pins in neckties while silk dresses were Sunday wear. Coffee was sipped from saucers and amusements for children cost a dime. Spittoons appeared for guests and grocers kept one cheese under a phial case. Families kept cobbler’s outfits and the head of the house led in daily life.
Mr and Mrs C C Hauff attended a family reunion in Siena City Iowa for Mr Hauffs sister at the home of Mrs Kelis daughter and family. July 1d. Blanche Shoemaker of Denver returned to Merrill to visit her daughter Mrs Allen Ruedy after a month with relatives in Lavern. The Kossuth County Centennial was celebrated in Algona. A birthday picnic at Crystal Lake brought together Allen Ruddy and family Louis Shoemaker and Don Cameron families from Sioux City. Gwen Thompson and kin planned a western vacation. John Noler of Harod Kansas visited Jack Ryan’s home. Royal Neighbors met with Mrs Allen Ruddy hosting. Dr Pauly Becher and daughter Coleen of Osmond Neb called on Mrs Becker’s relatives.
A historical notice notes Megal in Boyden appearing in the nude in public and reminds that moving pictures on Sunday are prohibited, signaling local social and moral norms of the time.
Senator Knowland of California threatens to resign as Senate Majority Leader to devote time to American withdrawal from the United Nations if Red China and other accused murderers are admitted. The piece denounces UN as a Red tool and cites editorials opposing Knowland’s position, contrasting calls with anti-Communist purges and McCarthy-era fears.
The Minneapolis Star & Tribune Company files a suit against Arnold J. Steichen for 131 dollars and 90 cents for advertising printed at the defendant request. The plaintiff seeks judgment for 131.90 plus 5 percent annual interest from June 29, 1953 and costs.
Clif ford Langel and Helen Anthony of Le Mars filed for marriage licenses. Eugene Schroeder of Le Mars and Corine M. Schroeder of Remsen also applied. Richard L. Rattray of Marcus and Maureen Koch of Le Mars sought licenses in the past week.
Mrs Theresa George Kelly died today July 12 at Sacred Heart hospital after long illness. She lived at 24 4th Street East Le Mars. Born January 1 1876 in Plymouth county she moved to Le Mars ten years ago from Ovens. Married George Kelly in 1894. Funeral at 9:00 A M Wednesday July 14 at St Joseph's Catholic Church Le Mars with Rev J D Fisch officiating. Burial in St Catherine's Cemetery Ovens under Wittgen Luedtke funeral home direction. Friends may call from Monday 7:00 P M until funeral time. Survivors include Roy M. of Ovens Vincent J. of Akron Orrin of Sioux City daughter Mrs Weber of Le Mars 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and brother Joseph Koob of Tong Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband and two sons Joseph.
Joseph Volk a resident of the Union Hotel died July 7 1954 at St Josephs hospital Sioux City. He moved to Le Mars in 1900 and was born July 3 1872 in law. Funeral services held July 10 at Mualler funeral home Le Mars at 2 p m Rev Frank Patterson officiated burial in Riverside cemetery Spencer. Survived by sister Mrs Anna Kubrick Spencer and several nieces and nephews.
Le Mars friends were informed of the death of Mrs. Mabel Rees McDermott of Glendale California on July 8. Funeral services were held June 10 at 9:00 a.m. at Forrest Lawn cemetery and a service at the Church of the Recessional in Glendale followed.
Plymouth county Legion and auxiliary meet July 15 in Merrill Legion hall with guest speaker Mrs H Bulks ninth district auxiliary president and three Plymouth county girls who attended Iowa Guts state. all members invited. Also notes on local deaths, injuries, lease changes, thanks messages, and community happenings.
R. H. Fulton Co of Lubbock Texas crews arrive in Le Mars to build a 26 inch pipeline from Sioux Bay to Paullina as part of a regional natural gas boom. About 25 laborers will lodge in town or private rooms while others camp. Road improvements and dust control accompany the project including paving on several streets and a diagonal road between Kymouth and Central. Obituaries note Thomas Mullally in Fremont and local retirements and travels of Cornell college dictationist Miss Leilah Huebsch and others.
Le Mars residents hosted multiple gatherings from July fourth picnics to club dinners. Families and groups including the Fry, Featherston, Zenk, Jewett, Stamp, and Dull households shared meals, gardens, and games. Circle One of the Women’s Society of WWFS hosted a picnic, while local church circles organized luncheons and social visits.
Totes is report of condition for First State Bank Brassville Plymouth county Iowa at close of business June 30, 1954 to the Superintendent of Banking Iowa Assets cash balances with other banks and in process of collection 190,085.90 United States Government obligations direct and guaranteed 873 , etc. Loans and discounts including overdrafts 198,813.75 Bank premises owned furniture fixtures 98 Total assets 608,835.09 Liabilities demand deposits 040,416.47 Time deposits 1141 334.02 Deposits of United States Government postal savings and other deposits total deposits 482,377.85 Capital accounts 58,080.00 Surplus 33,061.90 Undivided profits 960,003.83 Total liabilities and capital accounts Memoranda assets pledged 190,008.00 Harold H Harris cashier swears the report correct date 16 July 1954 notary Herman Wilken expires July 4 1957.
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