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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1953
Page
6
The Globe-Post outlines present union terms offering $2.66 an hour, almost $4 for overtime, paid holidays, and a union pension in addition to Social Security. Wages vary by city with Le Mars lacking such pay. The paper advertises its training school as a path to a lifelong career, noting alumni now work in city shops after completing required training before union entry.
First day apprentices are paid with training free. About half the union scale is advanced pay. Many stay in small towns for lower living costs while others travel for higher yearly pay. The Globe-Post offers thorough training on operations except large rotary presses. An opening exists for an ambitious youngster including returned draftees seeking a secure lifetime job.
Iowa Plymouth County probate notice for Joseph Harpenau seeks final proof and hearing on will filed June 26 1953 with hearing set July 27 1983 at 10 90 am. Clerk EF F Remer and attorney James P. Kelley listed. Published in Le Mars Globe Post June 2 9 and 13 1953. Genevieve M Hintz to Leonard M Harrison and Gordon L Mennen et al to Lydon P Kramer Realty transfers noted.
Plymouth County 4-H clubs schedule meetings at 8:00 p.m. July 9 Portland Preston Merrill Union Heney Kingdey Gate Browners Grant and others, with a July 18 Livestock Judging at the 4-H building and a July 19-25 National Farm Safety Week at the fairgrounds.
E E Nelson reports the Le Mars paving from Cliff Eyres corner to Central Avenue finished last week while work shifts to Kingsley. Paving cannot start until cement arrives and the South Le Mars stretch remains closed. Inspectors require two weeks before movement and four weeks before public opening. The Craig road project awaits signed contract return.
Delos Hensley of San Francisco pleaded guilty to reckless driving before Mayor Long in Le Mars after a two car collision north of Leeds left six injured. His wife Loma and son Lyman were listed in good condition, while the other injured were discharged from hospital. A parked Reddix car was struck after another vehicle ran out of gas on the highway. The California car fled the scene.
Sioux City Journal-Tribune notes John L Lewis expanded miners benefits including higher pay and a $100 vacation check for the 400000 United Mine Workers. District 6 leader warns of risks as operators question the payout amid a troubled coal industry and fading markets.
Win P Schwarz of Granville died July 16 1953 in Austin Minnesota after one year of illness. He was 53. born July 25 1899 in Granville. married Bertha Freking January 2 1924 in Le Mars. Funeral July 13 at St Joseph’s Granville with Rev J J Dalhoff. burial Granville cemetery. Survived by wife, son Andrew, and many siblings. Remsen Fisch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Nick and Vivian Marra announce the engagement of their daughter Vivian Darlene to Dick Bronkhorst son of Gerrit and Mrs Bronkhorst of Orange City. Wedding date not set. At Tipton seniors Ed Beckmann and Ronald Henricksen collide during practice and are hospitalized.
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