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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1959
Page
2
Darrell Ketelsen of Iowa Public Service says Le Mars daily water use averages about 1.85 million gallons, prompting restrictions though no shortage is evident. A newly installed well pump is reportedly operating fine, and the city has been limiting watering to conserve supplies.
The Big Sioux River along Plymouth County shows very low water, threatening fish and irrigation. Officials say flow is near zero north of Redfield, with lake levels nationwide at lows. irrigation restrictions persist and dam reservoir tapping may be needed to meet domestic and stock water needs.
Mr and Mrs Charles H Barinsky of Kerrville Texas will be honored at an open house on Tuesday August 1 from 7 to 9 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church Akron There will be their 50th wedding anniversary The couple request no gifts and no invitations have been sent but friends and relatives are invited
Plymouth and Sioux Counties select Ray M Beamer of Tecumseh Nebraska as Special Education Supervisor for the coming year. He replaces Carl J Grosland who leaves to become Director of Special Education in Cerro Gordo Floyd Mitchell and Worth Counties. Grosland family moves near parental home. Beamer and family plan to relocate to Le Mars or Orange City, Iowa. Flo continues as Speech Therapist in 1959 60. Also notes St Josephs Ladies Aid event and a revoked license for Robert Riedon.
The text mentions a hospitalization after an accidental fall from a granary and gratitude to Mrs. Elmer Guttner, Mrs. Martin Willet, and relatives who sent meals cards and gifts to Thomas. It also includes a local diary note about two brief Sunday showers, a rain gauge incident, and farm straw handling thoughts.
Dirt H. Steffe, who will teach physics and mathematics at Le Mars High School, completed the Eight Week Third Summer Science Institute at the State University of South Dakota. The program ran June 7 to July 34 and featured daily lectures from renowned scientists, review sessions, and lab work in physics plus field trips to Ames Laboratory, Yankton State Hospital, and Vermillion Bell Telephone facilities.
Roanoke Virginia report on Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson advocating that rural electric cooperatives finance themselves by a new private loan system. He repeats calls for a special loan institution and higher rates on government loans, criticizing the 2 percent government rate as below cost.
A fragmented note reports farmer cooperatives pricing actions described as unusually low. The readable portion hints at a coordinated effort to set costs cheaply, but lacks clear names, places, or dates to confirm specifics.
The 4-H fair hosts a horseshoe pitching contest August 10 on the fair’s third day with a $50 prize fund under Roy Neilson of Akron. Entry is $1 for up to 30 shoes. prizes range from 25 to 4 dollars. Official rules will be followed as facilities permit. Nearby social notes mention visitors from Waterloo and Gilmore City.
St John s Evangelical and Re formed United Church marks its diamond anniversary with a 10 am Sunday August 16 service led by Pastor M L Straube Rev J Pearl to preach the sermon Don Wilde to sing and a noon anniversary dinner for congregation and out of town guests The church once completed its current building 50 years ago and lists multiple redecorations and expansions including Downing Hall a Bible class dept and kitchen dining hall renovations Also active are six church organizations and local cooperation with Westmar College and Central High sports stars involvement noted including Dave Gunther and the UW Big Ten scorer Milton L Straube leader of NW Iowa Ministers Society
Mr Rademacher and family return from Brunswick and Clearwater Georgia visit. Captain Jack Bentzer skipper of the Margie. The tarpon measured 74 inches without tail and 10 inch tail, 64 inches in girth, weight 97 pounds. A second place finish for the week in the Tarpon Derby at Clearwater.
Arlis Faye Van Bruggen and Dennis Feenstra married on July 10 at Ireton’s Ireton Christian Reformed Church. Rev T Brouwer officiated as organist Mrs Peter Sinkey led music. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with rosepoint tulle and lace trim, carried a white lace satin fan. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs George Huizenga, bridesmaid Miss Virginia Cooper, flower girl Duxeen Van Bruggen, ringbearer Jay Huizenga, groomsman Duane Van Whye. party members wore white dinner jackets with pink carnations.
A vintage advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Tablets as the iron tonic for women, claim ing rapid relief from fatigue and anemia described as iron hungry blood. The copy emphasizes female ailments and urges use of the product to renew vitality.
George Huizenga and Harold Kleinhesselink served as both cantors and ushers. The mother of the bride wore a light pink dress with white accessories and pink carnation and white pompon corsage. The groom's mother wore a light green dress with a white carnation corsage. After the ceremony a reception for 150 guests was held in the church basement with Rev. A Hannink presiding. Marilyn Wabheke and Deloris Orost displayed gifts LeAnn Huizenga presided at the guest book Mr and Mrs T Van Bruggen hosted and Carolyn Van Gelder Sharon Reinking served. The three tier wedding cake was trimmed light green and white topped with a miniature bride and groom. For their honeymoon they went to the Black Hills and Denver. The bride wore a light blue nylon chiffon dress with white accessories and a roses corsage. After August 1 they will reside in the Ivan Visser apartment in Orange City. Notice the Seney Methodist WSCS will meet at 2 p.m. with the church parlors Hawkins is the hostess. Notice we See us for all your Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Needs Trni er Refrigeration Phone 346
Adaville and Akron residents visit, hospital patients listed at Sioux City Methodist and Lutheran hospitals. Country Garden Club meets at Marlys Goodrich home with plant specimens and insect disease talk by Arctic Pierson of Le Mars. Next meeting set for Mrs. Day Donlin's home. Births and engagements noted in local notices. Webster City class reunion planned, Elks Club event, piano recital hosted by Mrs. S. M. Kale. Dayton visit notes and social updates from area families.
A sight seeing excursion traveled along the St. Lawrence River visiting points of interest into Canada. The journey highlighted scenic views and notable stops along the river corridor.
A fragmented list of real estate transfers and deeds in Le Mars and Remsen, Iowa, detailing multiple grantors and grantees. Records include Margaret J Pew to Ward E Bar man, Jean L Roe from Ward E Batman, Charles E Smith to William J, and additional conveyances across blocks and additions, with various sums and parcel descriptions.
Public records show multiple transfers and liens in Le Mars and Woodbury County. Names include Brunkers, Strehl, Collins, Karl, Bennett, Kowalke, Parks, Fursee, Mathwigs, Beck, Pelton, Curry, Godfrey, Allen, and Mable Alflan. Items include lots, undivided interests, and barber shop fixtures. amounts range from 1 to 3333.33 dollars.
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