Parkinson Demonstrates World Music Archive in Town
Mr Parkinson showcases a crank operated violin like instrument and a church organ from England 400 years ago. An external wheel and crank allow one player to produce chords while another fingers keys. The collection includes over 300 instruments from around the world some 7000 years old. Schubert Parkinson Music Store keeper brother maintains a large wind instrument collection nearby.
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Ype
Parkinson
Iowa
Schubert
Parkinson Music
School program features songs and crafts demonstration
Le Mars Globe-Port notes a local program where students performed songs and a craft session. Margaret Scholer and her mother prepared a luncheon after the event, hosted at the school.
George Herrmann of Le Mars, 68, Dies After Illness
George Herrmann resided at 321 Sra St. 8. W. in Le Mars and died June 2, 1959 at age 68 after a yearlong illness. Born March 17, 1891 in Germany, he was a city employee, married September 4, 1921 to Margaret Wendt at Brady Nebraska. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at St. John American Lutheran with Rev. L. L Belk, burial in city cemetery. Survivors: wife, three daughters Henrietta, Jean Dreckman, Ann Kempers. son John Canton. sister Regaine Betz. 14 grandchildren. Casket bearers listed. Preceded by parents, two sisters, five brothers.
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George Herrmann
Sra St
le Mars
Marvin Herrmann
Herrmann
Bor
Germany
Margaret Wendt
Brady
Nebraska
Luken Funeral Home
St. John American Lutheran Church
L. L Belk
City
Henrietta Herrmann
Reinard
Jean) Dreckman
Kenneth
Ann} Kempers
Sioux City
John Canton
South Dakota
Regaine Betz
Max Cradit
Joe Kraus
Henry Kleene
Hilbert McClimcock
Jack Grosenheider
John Brangwin
Grace Lee Sends Orchids From Hawaii to Le Mars
Mrs. W. F. Nicholson of Le Mars received red antherians and orchids from Grace Lee of Honolulu Hawaii. The gift followed a friendship formed when Miss Carolyn Lee stayed with the Nicholson family. Nicholson wrote a poem about the flowers praising kindness and love across miles.
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W. F. Nicholson
le Mars
Grace Lee
Konolulu
Hawaii
Caroyn Lee
Dorothy Nicholson
Ee University
Nicholson
Perky Pixies Meeting at Margaret Scholer Home
On May 9 1959 the Perky Pixies held a meeting at Margaret Scholer's home with a roll call about a cloth article for a project. Edna Kammen spoke on selecting furniture and a team demonstration was led by Carol Granquist and Marg.
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Margaret Scholer
Edna Kammen
Carol Granquist
Marg
Vacation Bible School at St John’s Le Mars
St John’s American Lutheran Church in Le Mars runs a two week Vacation Bible School from June 1 to June 12, 9 to 11 45 am, staffed by 52 volunteers. Attendance reached 327 on day two with daily devotional time in the sanctuary and morning refreshments funded by congregational gifts.
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St. John’s American Lutheran Church
le Mars
Gaffey 25th Anniversary Celebrated in Le Mars
Mr and Mrs Paul Gaffey of Le Mars will observe their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday June 6 The couple were married June 6 1934 at St Rose of Lima in Denison They lived in Salix five years then near Le Mars for twenty years They have four children Richard of Sioux City Mary Leo and Donna at home one grandchild and Mrs Gaffey’s siblings will join the family dinner at home.
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Paul Gaffey
le Mars
Sarah Fineran
St. Rose of Lima
Denson
Salix
Richard
Sioux City
Mary
Leo
Donna
Gaffey
Akron Lowlands Flooded By Big Sioux Crest
The Big Sioux River crest reached Akron Tuesday night spilling into nearby lowlands. Crest estimated at 17 to 1744 feet versus 16-foot flood level. Flooding not expected in Sioux City. water receding above Akron. Rain possibly tonight with scattered showers and mild temperatures in the mid 80s.
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Big Sioux
Akron
Weather Bureau
Sioux City
Rock River
Floyd
Perry Creek
Sunda
Pretty early summer wedding at St Joseph’s Catholic Church
Miss Marilyn Sitzmann, daughter of Sylvester Sitzmann, united in marriage at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Nep tune. The ceremony reflected a simple religious rite in a tidy summer setting.
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Sitzmann-Kenkel
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Neptune
Marilyn Sitzmann
Sylvester
Kingsley Bride Weds Harold Kenkel at Le Mars Church
Silzmann of Kingsley and Harold Kenkel wed after vows read by Rev A W Behrens. Ceremony featured gladioli and chandeliers, with music by church choir and soloists. Attendants included Yvonne Nuebel and Anita Nuebel of Le Mars, Cheryl Sitzmann, Leon Kenkel, Donald Ebjensohn, Kenneth Kniep, and Paul Sitzmann. Reception at Eagles hall followed by a western honeymoon. couple to reside in Le Mars.
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Silzmann
Kingsley
Harold Kenkel
William Kenkel
le Mars
A. W. Behrens
Mary Ellen Kessnick
Joan Wheeler
Atlas Boys
Roy Sitzmann Sr
Lon Sitzmann
Yvonne Nuebel
Anita Nuebel
Cheryl Sitzmann
Ellyn Sitzmann
Guarald Gengler
Leon Kenkel
Donald Eb Jenshohn
Kenneth Kniep
Paul Sitzmann
Eagles Hall
le Mary
Mrs Kenkel
Gerald Sitzmann
Mark Schroeder
Venard Litzmann
Glenn Jauer
Donald Mai
Dan Buckley
Kay Parks
Bob Reuter
Lee Becker
Bill’ Sitzmann
Le Mars Bride Weds Davenport Groom In June 1 1959 Mass
Miss Patrina Ann Masuen of Le Mars married Gerald M. Ruba of Davenport in a double ring ceremony at a Davenport church. The bride wore a Schiffli embroidered tulle gown with chapel train and carried carnations and blue wood roses. Attendants included maid of honor Carol Schroeder and bridesmaids Mary Ann Masuen Karen Meyer and Mary Van der Meer. Best man Pat Meyler. groomsmen Dennis Masuen Nolan Harrson James Hammon. flowers girl Debbie Heissel. Mrs Masuen wore beige lace.
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Magr
J.D. Fisch
Gehlen School
Irs
Harold Ruden
Darrell Mutr
Remsen
Carol Schroeder
Mary Ann Masuen
Karen Meyer
Mary Vander Meer
Sabrina
Pat Meyler
Sioux City
Dennis Masuen
Nolan Harrson
James Hammon
Kenneth Kunkel
Donald Rubin
Debbie Heissel
Wedding of Ruba and Bride Joins Davenport Society
The ceremony united Mr. Ruba and his bride at noon with 90 guests at Club Debonair and a 225-guest reception. The bride, a Gehlen High and Brier Cliff alumna and teacher, wore taffeta with pink accessories. the bridegroom’s mother wore beige. Hosts included Emma Trafford and Mrs. Louise Haack. The couple will reside at 1807 Belle Ave, Davenport.
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Harry Trafford
Emma Trafford
Louise Haack
Club Debonair
Gehlen High School
Brier Cliff College
Sioux City
Ruba E
Kingvey High School
S. S. Kresge
Davenport
Ruba
Belle Ave
Sune
Le Mars FHA Chapter Sets June Picnic Date
June 7th is the Le Mars FHA Chapter annual picnic at the Ralph Gabel farm. Transportation from the school leaves at 1 30 PM, with the meeting at 2 00 PM. Plans include Fair preparation, funding for Janice Luksan to Chicago National Convention, honors for retiring parents, new chapter parents, and committee eatery displays.
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le Mars Fha
Ralph Gabel
FHA
Janice Luksan
Chicago
Harold Pfaffle
Hale Parker
Bob Lundgren
Hubert Radolff
Plymouth County ACP 1958 costs and farm practices total
Plymouth County farmers used the Agricultural Conservation Program in 1958 with 563 farms adopting soil and water conservation practices. Cost-share totaled 87216 dollars, with an estimated total project cost of 174432 dollars. The county saw permanent pasture, waterways, terraces, tile drainage and other measures funded and reports transferred from 1957. Mrs. Lester Dorr and Mrs. George Lamb retire July 1 after 17 years of noon lunches at the Country Club and associated clubs.
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Lester Dorr
George Lamb
Country Club
Elks and Eagles Clubs
Lions
Rotarians
Lamb
Dorr
Soul And Water Conservation Week Observed In Plymouth County
Wm. Schnepf, chairman of the Plymouth County ASC Committee, announced Soul and Water Conservation Week from June 7 to June 14. He said 260 conservation program requests have been renewed in 1959, urged farmers with soil and water conservation problems to visit the ASC office in Le Mars for information as funds remain available.
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Wm. Schnepf
Plymouth County
ASC
le Mars
Charman Schmpf
Planning conservation cost sharing during Conservation Week
Schnepf proposes that Conservation Week is ideal to start fall conservation planning and to file requests for cost-sharing at the county ASC office before work begins. The program lists major practices including Limestone, Sod Waterways, Level & Basin Terraces, Livestock Wells, Pasture Renovation, Erosion Control Dam, Open Farm Drainage, Tile Drainage, and Permanent Pasture Seeding.
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ASC
Schnepf
Funeral services for Andrew Trometer in Akron
Andrew Trometer 67 former farmer and trucker died Tuesday night at the Sioux Falls veterans hospital. Service set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Ros sow funeral home in Akron. Born January 7 1892 in Merrill Iowa he retired two years ago. Survived by widow Leota and six daughters Mrs Kenneth Har-
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Andrew Trometer
Sioux Falls Veterans Hospital
Rossow
Akron
Mr. Trometer
Merrill
Leota
Kenneth Har
Wingert Frances Claire Funeral Service Held
Funeral services for Frances Claire Wingert 51 of Sioux City who died Tuesday from complications of diabetes will be held at 11:13 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Catholic Church in Kingsley Iowa with Rev. Raymond P. Weil officiating.
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Frances Wingert
Frances Claire Wingert
Sioux City
St. Michael Catholic Church
Kingsley
Raymond P. Weil
Wingert rites set for Plymouth County woman
Funeral services for Mrs. Wingert will be held at St Michael cemetery in Kingley with burial there. She was born October 6, 1907 in Plymouth County and married Fred Wingert on November 25, 1929 at Moville. Survivors include three daughters, a sister, two grandsons, and the widower. Jaycees sponsor youth dance featuring the Jags at Le Mars Central High School June 10 from 3:30 pm to midnight with admission 90 cents. Catholic Ladies club to meet June 9 in church basement. Weekend visitors included relatives from Odebolt Schaller and Camby Minnesota en route to California/Northwest trip.
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St. Michael
Kingley
Wingert
Plymouth County
Fred Wingert
Moville
Lartyn Lacy
Catherine
Fern Wingert
Sioux City
Reginald Trout
Kingsley
le Mars Jaycees
le Mars Central High School
Jaycees
Catholic Ladies Club
St Joseph's Catholic Church
le Mars
Leo Nuebel
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