08 Jun 1953
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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1953
Page
1
A devastating weather event inundated Floyd river valleys and nearby towns, triggering widespread damage from Le Mars to Hawarden. Rail lines disabled, roads washed out, and hundreds marooned as floodwaters rose, with tornado threats and rescue efforts by National Guard and volunteers continuing through the night.
Congressman Charles B. Hoeven charged government waste and praised British attitude as aid to Reds. He cited Korean rai haulage costs, hospital bed expenses at 90,000, top coats bought to avoid year-end deficits, and $972,244 to modify pants. He urged civilian control and downsizing of the military. Bonnie Ruden, year old, broke leg in Minnesota while visiting relatives in Sauk Center after a wagon accident.
Leonard Rolls former roller skating operator dies from third degree burns after an explosion while waterproofing a tent near Le Mars. The accident occurred as he handled waterproofing material, causing a flare and fatal injuries. The Milwaukee-born veteran had become a familiar figure at the rink near Highway 75.
Reported crop damage across lowlands due to erosion from heavy rains and strong currents. Plowed fields saw more loss while some crops remained intact if not yet up. Local official O W Werdauer noted roads tamed from 5 00 to 8 00 am. Separate notes mention Los Angeles visitors with Wiltgen family in Le Mars and radio repairs planned for mayor's office. Swanson's Superstore learns judges in Polk County court allowed continued gold bond stamp distribution.
Wednesday June 10 at Foster Park the Municipal Band presents a varied programme led by America H Carey with selections including The World Weaning for the Sunrise Faust Ch Gounot Waltz Bell of the Ball Folk Song Novelty Hayride and more. Featured are arrangements by Alford Fulton Taubman and Daves with performances by Kermit Peters saxophone solo and The Goldman Band.
Rev and Mrs W K Schmidt of Craig Iowa receive two surprises on June 4 their ninth wedding anniversary. An afternoon pantry shower by the Ladies Aid is followed by an Appreciation Night at Stolohi s Lutheran Church with a generous anniversary gift from the congregation and well planned program.
Roy Rounds reports 7:00 a m flood losses near Le Mars amounting to 25 000 to 30 000 with cattle and 40 baby chicks affected. Rescue boats from Sioux City saved men near the Donald Gee home while debris damaged a motor and 2 13 by 20 foot boat. Water rose to 2 feet inside the first floor as cattle were moved to higher ground and buildings flooded.
Charley Kramer son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Kramer returned to Le Mars on Sunday for a thirty day leave from the Marines. After his leave is over he will return to camp to receive discharge papers. The picture shows him while serving in the Hawaiian Islands.
Funeral services were held Saturday for Henry A Al Koppert 67 former shop keeper at Le Mars burial in Le Mar cemetery. Born July 3 1885 in Luxembourg Iowa he lived in Hospers Alton before moving to Le Mars in 1927. He ran a garden tool shop and married Carolina Machinan September 26 1917 at Onawa Iowa. Surviving are his wife a daughter Mrs Jack Robb of Ann Arbor Michigan three sons Robert Leo and Eugene a sister two brothers and several grandchildren.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago notes mounting farm price support outlay has doubled since 1953 as wheat and product surpluses grow amid rising stocks. It cites last fall's harvest debt and weak world demand as causes, expects no major legislative changes before 1955, and points to current laws extending supports through 1934 with bipartisan backing.
S D Maner son of Dr and Mrs Al Mo Maner graduates from the University of Iowa College of Medicine on Friday June 12. He attended Le Macs high school class of 1943 Westmar 1945 46 served in the Army discharged 1948 and earned liberal arts degree from the State University of Iowa. He is Phi Beta Pi Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha member and begins an internship July 1 at Cincinnati General Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Osweiler host a family reunion on Sunday June 14 the first gathering in fifteen years. Early arrivals include Richard Osweiler and Portland residents arriving Wednesday with George Brenner and family from Cleveland. The Saturday arrivals consist of Jack Osweiler and son from Des Moines Iowa Lowell Klemme and son from Thor Iowa Henry Grabowski from Cond Falls Wisconsin Maureen Onweiler from Milwaukee Vincent Onweiler and family from Milwaukee and Ralph Wibe and family of Le Mars.
Shecam who directs all Eagle affairs here will attend the State convention of Eagles in Sioux City. The event runs July 10 and 12 this year with activities planned by local officers.
Market notes from Le Mars show prices for corn, oats, barley, wheat, and beans. Rook heavy straight eggs listed as No 1 and No 2 with Exy Crear and Sweet varieties among staple goods.
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