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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1953
Page
6
A June 1 1953 Le Mars Globe-Post item captions a crude wartime scene with a bold claim that St Peter will stand up and yell. The article references soldiers from Korea and a veteran’s taunting remark about hell, conveying a stark, satirical wartime mood.
The piece titled Koten circulates as a folk poem about Korea and the World War II era as soldiers speak of harsh conditions near the Manchurian border. It mocks pay, longing for home, and loyalty to Uncle Sam, urging readers to resist draft and recounting longing for heaven.
LeMars appoints Rockwell City officer Lyle Pell as patrolman. Pell completed recruit training at Camp Dodge and begins on the job training with a veteran before an individual assignment. He was sworn in and went on duty today.
George Utech of Le Mars and Carol Jensens of Akron received general honors at St Olaf College Honors Day in Northfield Minnesota. Both earned an average of 2.0 during their college careers and will graduate this spring.
A wedding reception scene is described with guests served by attendants including Dolores Reidmiller Annette Ver Schoor and Marie Freking. The bride wore a royal blue gabardine suit with white accessories. After a week or so in Minnesota the couple will reside in Alton Iowa.
A fragment from page one discusses the high costs of postwar plans and alliance divisions. It notes Eisenhower’s leadership approach, a stalled peace initiative, and debates over a European Army. The piece mentions Malenkov Molotov talks and waning enthusiasm among Britain France and Germany for Western unity and aid levels.
A foreign policy analyst warns against relying on NATO and collective security, arguing that Europe and U. S. relations cannot be bought with friends. The author recalls past cautions and labels the Eisenhower era approach as a fantasy, noting U. S. News and World Report remarks.
The Le Mars commencement continued from page 1 with Dean Hagman delivering The Bright and the Dark addressing education’s role in dispelling ignorance. Rev K S Clawson offered a benediction as Dr L C O'Toole awarded black leather diplomas to 92 graduates amid closing songs. Work crews and volunteers aided preparations and ushers included Beverly Begg and peers.
The senior class of 1953 at L. H. S. held its class day on Thursday with Don Hall as master of ceremonies. Attended were students and staff from both junior and senior high, plus parents and friends of the classmen, with special music performed by two.
Don Hall opened with thanks and appointed Wayne Bohlke as president to carry on school traditions. Principal Landreth announced valedictorian Fred Forsberg and salutatorian Joan Belk. Faculty and community group award presentations followed, with National Honor Society pins to Rachel Bartz Edith Bavender Joan Beth Hugh Boylan Fred Forsberg, and many scholarships and trophies awarded to students including Donna Nicholson Larry Kramer and Don Hall.
Awards were presented to underclassmen by LW S faculty on Wednesday. Scholarship Club honors went to Edgar Rede Wayne Bohike Stanley Buss Charles Kehrberg James Price Joyce Schmidt Lois Schoenrockh Wendel Thompson Jo Ann Tsilouras Martha Walker. RB average certificates were given to Charleen Bishop Manhoa Gabel Bonnie Lahr Carol Mauer Paul Newendorp Dick Petersen Donna Petersen Gail Reeves Mary Lou Staab Willard Utesch Josce Wahey Gary Zieg. Arlene Warner received a Schaeffer pen for leadership as ushers captain. Juanita Nissen earned a Schaffer pen for business enterprise contest success. Miss Keaveny and Miss Blomquist announced additional library and magazine awards and Betty Crocker Cook Books for freshmen.
Achievement and awards day at the junior high was held in the senior high school library with recognition by faculty. Principal F A Landreth chaired the program. An eighth grade promotion exercise for rural pupils was led by County Superintendent Miss Christine Petersen, listing multiple recipients.
A long list of seven-inch and six-inch letters, pins, and trophies awarded to students including Ann Clawson, Norma Kehrberg, Harvey Bartz, and Bruce Bedell. Librarian certificates went to Cathy Gardner and others. The Junior Scholastic Achievement Key and several athletic awards were presented by Mr. Buehler, Miss Horton, and Mr. Landreth, with many students receiving perfect attendance recognitions.
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