07 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
1
Discussion of the 1954 county supervisor primary showing E E Nelson as an unintended candidate amid a GOP power struggle. Details include secondary figures Cliff Noble F J H Plueger Irving Schulte and Leo Nuebel facing Democrats, with Nelson reacting to radio campaigning and a bridge controversy tied to a flood repair in Seney.
Ar George Phelps, Plymouth County Local Board chair, says Selective Service classifications affect every family. Registrants must file a written Questionnaire and update the board on changes such as address, school, work, marital status, or pregnancy. Classifications include VA and priorities, with rules on timing and obligations.
Earle Crowley has joined his brother Wayne Crowley in the Fax and Bookkeeping Service. He attended Westmar College and is a graduate of Capital City Commercial College Des Moines. He has been employed as office manager for Diamond-Black lyaf Chemical Co in Des Moines. Earle and his wife June will reside in Remsen.
Monday’s primary in Plymouth county was quiet with a heavier Republican vote due to contested races. Democratic contests were minimal and totals are unofficial, with notes on the candidacy of County Engineer E. E. Nelson and political uncertainties around Irving Schulte and Emmett McDermott affecting Nelson’s fate. Republican totals include Hoegh for governor 2176 and Lucken for state rep 2338. Democrats list Wiltgen 60, Rolfes 670, Ludwig 727, Pratt 599, Remer 739, Scholer 794, John 772, Luke 728, plus district supervisors Nuebel 637 Kloster 58%E2%80%93 McDermott 606 Servis 504.
A list of car dealers from Le Mars Merrill Akron Remsen and Kingsley presents Cadillac Chevrolet Ford Oldsmobile and Chrysler brands with personnel names. The notice also records the wedding of Mary Schierholt and Terry Hlaney in Lake Park Iowa on Monday June 4 with Mr and Mrs Joe Frerichs and Mrs Amada Wiederholt in attendance.
Younger registrants 18 to not yet 19 listed first, oldest first. Class 1-A-O covers conscientious objector for non combatant service. Class 1-C includes Armed Forces Coast and Geodetic Survey Public Health Service. Class I-D reserve component or military training, civilian work for national safety. Other classes include 1-V civil work, 1-5 student deferrals, Ila civilian occupation deferral, Tec age and agricultural deferral, III study activity, TTA hardship dependents, IV-A completed service or survivor, IV-B officials, IV-C aliens, IV-D ministers, IV-F unfit, and V-A registrants over liability age.
Gehlen senior graduation exercises were held June 3 at 8:00 p.m. Father A. W. Behrens is superintendent. The senior class lists Mary Jane Alison, Mary Jane Byrne, Mary Kay Determan, Patricia Erdmann, Judy Groethen, Judy Hamilton, Lois Hentges, Janice Kellen, Kay Kelly, Audra Kipp, Janet Mudler, Norma Rolfes, LaVonne Ruhland, Margaret Van Goor, Mary Kay Wolf, Dianne Zimmer, Suzanne Zimmer, Larry Donlin, Mike Dull, Robert Gralapp, Leon Holzman, Don Hoss, Tom Kamp, Pat Kennedy, Monty Kurth, Darwin Majeres, Leo Murphy, Wm. Reiter, Tom Sieverding, Robert Tieinen, Wm. Vander Meer, Tom Walsh.
Rest. LL Belk of St Johns American Lutheran says a $70,000 expansion for Sunday school rooms and a youth center was signed with builders on June 3. The Gothic brick and stone addition, aimed at a growing parish, will be 40 by 40 feet with sixteen classrooms and a complete youth center, attached north of the existing building. Work starts next week and should finish by January. the parish membership rose from 103% to 158% since 1947, Sunday school attendees from 462 to 697. Walt Gen Construction Co. and Semmes Plumbing are low bidders, Hoffman Electrical handles wiring.
The notice announces the engagement of Mass Musalyn Futers of Sprud Lake and Daniel Me Carthy of Jackson Nebr. A July 28 wedding is planned at St Mary’s Catholic Church. Detailing the families involved, the couple’s backgrounds include Mayville Fort Modge and Te Mans Mro, with the Gasper family visiting Los Angeles recently.
Lewis Mall, a former Le Mars resident and Westmar College graduate, earned a Master of Arts at the University of South Dakota Vermillion. He majored in languages and wrote a thesis on humor and satire in the works of George Duhamel. Mall was elected to Phi Sigma Iota, the National Honorary Romance Language society, and is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Ray Berner of Le Mars.
Murch daughter of Forest L. Burch Meriden and Gronemeyer son of William Gronemeyer Le Mars were married in a double ring ceremony at Grace Methodist church Sunday June 3. The bride works as a secretary for Chicago and Northwestern Railroad in Sioux City and the groom works for Nessids garage in Le Mars. After a weeklong honeymoon they will reside in Le Mars.
A Plymouth county inquiry reports that deer were killed by hunters after a state conservation commission declared an open season. Farmers objected while locals claim the herd was decimated as tame deer offered slaughter licenses for profit. A group of hunters killed seven deer near Hinton, with reports mixed on legality and cause. The Presbyterian Women's Association will meet Tuesday and Mrs Harold Boyd travels to Miami for a visit with daughter Virginie.
Social Security data for end of 1955 shows nationwide 7,960,616 people on checks under the Old-Age and Survivors program. In Sioux City district 14,502 residents in 17 counties receive 693,066 monthly, including 24 dependent parents. Plymouth County lists 782 beneficiaries across categories including retired workers and widows.
Mrs J A Kunkel hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Nancy Zimmer at the Eagles hall Sunday evening. Seventy two guests attended with games and a program titled This is Pearl Lives. Hostesses Nuebel Rolsan Anthons and Becker led activities while several guests offered gifts and refreshments were served.
Miroc and Mrs Renos Wells of Doon announce the engagement of their daughter Bonnie to Mir Jack Soffsan of Mroc and Mrs Jee Saf of Rock Rapids. Miss Wells works at the telephone office in Sheldon and Mr Sard is employed with Dawelling at Hobbs. An August wedding is planned. Guests last Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jake Hoovenman included Miss Mabel Meele.
Fire crews from Le Mars battled two vehicle blazes in Le Mars during overnight hours. A Kemper Brothers truck on highway 75 over the Floyd River in Lismore was saved from total loss with about 200 dollars in damage and livestock saved. A second fire involved a 1949 Ford owned by Keith Rohlis parked on 12 First Ave. N. W. with the back seat ablaze at midnight. police and fire personnel used a garden hose to extinguish the flames.
Franklin School held its annual May Fete with Anne Maner and Liary Geaurke as queen and duke. Attendants Karen Dedoff, Lou ise Haugan, Moke Hart, and Gary Bunch joined. Fourth grade carried out the May Pole Dance then PE activities by each room. Miss Simonsen directed the program. At 6 PM students and parents enjoyed a polluch supper, followed by the fourth grade boys defeating a fathers team.
Chan Pitts said he is not a gubernatorial candidate after receiving three or four write in votes for the Republican nomination. He expressed contentment with Leo A. Hoegh leading the ticket. Pitts won the Republican committeeman position in Le Mars handily.
First Methodist church Le Mars will hold identical summer services each Sunday morning in June and July led by Rev. Robert V. Gildner. The first service at 8 30 a m accommodates workers and others with early commitments, described as Come As You Are. Services are open to the public at 8 30 and 9 15 a m with Sunday School at 9 30 a m.
Cherokee champion Jose Chitwood merges his thrill show with the Congress of Canadian Dare Devils to stage a two hour spectacle at Sea Speed Owl Cherokee this Sunday. The act features a white 1956 car launched from a 60 foot ramp with crashes and high risk stunts performed by the Manteal Motorbattes led by Hert Labave. Also noted is a condemnation case on Woodburs counts involving Kenneth Baker of Plymouth county and Highway 20 plan for Sioux Cay land.
Gunhild C Johnson 71 died Monday at Akron hospital after years of illness. Services held 1:45 p.m. at Lewison funeral home Akron and 2:30 p.m. at Abiberg Lutheran near Spink with Rev Bernard Bigneil and Rev David Roy officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Born June 6 1884 in Vastergoland Sweden came to Akron 1888. Married Carl A Johnson Jan 1 1929 in Sioux City. Survivors include two sisters Mrs Ogda Anderson Sioux City and Mrs Tile Koch Akron five brothers Malcolm Fredell Boulder Colo Gunnard Hollywood Colo Elmer Minneapolis August San Jose Emil Sioux Falls and several nieces and nephews. Lewison funeral home in charge.
Funeral services for Lena Meister 76 were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kingsley Congregational church. She died Sunday after a long illness at a daughter’s home in Kingsley. Rev Herbert Brewster officiated with Dickison funeral home in charge. Born October 21, 1879 in Wood county Wisconsin, she married John Meister in 1904 and lived near Kingsley. Survived by six children Frank of Le Mars August and Eddie of Kingsley Rosa Johnson of Pierson Maggie Nissen of Kingsley and Thoms, a brother and sister at Lake View Iowa. two children preceded her in death.
Margaretha Kathrina Maria Helmrichs born September 21 1905 baptized in Lutheran faith by Rev Theo Meyer confirmed March 28 1920. Married John Helmrichs March 15 1938. daughter Judy Jean born April 5 1945. After a fall in 1953 and later mental illness, she suffered cancer and died May 31 1985 in Akron Community Hospital. Survived by husband John, daughter Judy, mother Helen Prhs, siblings and extended relatives.
The Plymouth County Clerk of Courts issued licenses for Herman Osterbuhr and Mary Dugdale of Le Mars, Robert Tiemens of Archer and Panola Morehead of Akron, Walter Schleis and Bernice Renken of Le Mars, Harold Hansen and Sadie Van Zanten of Merrill, Jerome Streck and Joan Roder of Sioux City, Merrill Lundquist of Warren Oregon and Mildred Witt of Portland Oregon, Gary Stribley of Merrill and Joyce Anderson of Akron. Social visits and summer plans feature Mrs. Harold Stark, her son Phillip, and daughters Jan and Linda visiting from Iowa City. Stark's son to work in Roswell, NM. Mrs. Kenneth Lisle and Rev. James Ransom head to Okoboji Camp. Tom Kamp plans summer at Manhattan Beach, Lake Okoboji prior to Notre Dame enrollment. Mrs. Fred Moore returns from six months in New York and Maryland to visit sons and families. Group IVY to meet at Mrs Nate Gearke’s for a pot luck picnic.
Mrs Helmiths died at age 130 years seven days in Preston Township. A Preton member of St John's Tater church she remained faithful to her confession at baptism and through death. A simple childlike gathering followed by a funeral at St John's Lutheran Church Preston at 200 p.m. Rev H Dirks officiated. burial in the church cemetery after a brief home service.
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