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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1953
Page
3
The regular W. S. C. S. meeting is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon June 10 in the church basement. Grace Schindel Florence Singer and Nellie Todd will serve as hostesses.
The Merrill Public Library will open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 12 starting June 23 through August 1 Miss Carol Carstensen to serve as librarian at the Merrill school location.
The Tuesday Club met at Mrs. Herb Kehrberg’s Le Mars residence on Tuesday evening June 2. Members answered roll call With A Smile and enjoyed a musical program starring Mrs. Thormahlen and Mrs. Frels. Annual reports were presented and the evening closed with a Coronation viewing. The Club plans its annual gathering next.
The 1953 Sioux City high school annual Arrow dedicated to Mrs. Gwen Thompson. Presented at a Friday assembly, the surprise recognition cited her decade of tireless effort and numerous speech laurels for East High School and the community.
On Tuesday evening June 2 two baseball films were shown at the Community hall The History of Junior Legion Baseball and Play Ball Son All boys with their fathers received special invitations The attendance was good and the films were well received The audience asked that Phil Ball Son be shown again
Vacation Bible School at Assumption opened Monday June 1 for a week of all day sessions with about 45 enrollments. Sister Mary Thomas and Mary Conrad F M of Granville conducted the school. it closed June 7 with First Communion for Sidney Vertersch Kenneth Reuter Sandra Singer and Walter Pratt. A similar session at Ellendale followed the same pattern. The Methodist Bible School opened Monday morning June 1 under Mr R C Dennler with 64 enrolled and eight teachers. Kindergarten led by Mrs Dean Hurd and Joan Clark. Primary by Mrs Fletcher West and Jamce Rueds. Primary 1 by Mrs Ray Weinheimer and Beverly June. Junior by Mrs Chas Honnold. Intermediate by Mrs Edna Kehrberg with older students assisting. Sunday June 14 will mark closing with a program by the children and demonstration of work accomplished during the two week period. All parents and friends invited.
The Merrill-Hinton MYF group was invited to a Wednesday evening picnic at the Meus Methodist parsonage at six o'clock. They enjoyed games and a wiener roast and discussed summer activities. The group included all young people from sixth grade in public school through senior high.
A letter from St Joseph’s Hospital inquiries for blood donors for Frank Waggoner, a high school instructor and surgical patient. Donors must be 21 or have parental consent, and must not have eaten for hours before a scheduled lab appointment at the hospital. Waggoner is improving, and a prompt response is hoped for.
Tent caterpillars threaten transportation as they cover several miles of railroad track, creating a real menace to transit. The infestation is noted in Minnesota and other states, affecting rail movement and requiring control efforts.
Swimming lessons begin Monday morning June 29 with about five signups and space for more. The five week course costs 3.00 to attend, payable at Farmers State Bank. Classes meet Monday Wednesday and Friday at 10 30 am, and each child must bring a signed yellow slip from parent and physician to enter the water. For more information call Mrs Russell Swanson at 3141.
At the morning meeting on Wednesday evening the Legion Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year. President Nona Hewen, vice president Clar Matas, secretary Lucille Ruedy, treasurer Leon Lemke, Maton Eberle, historian Sharon Hawke, sets at arms Ollie Furness and Bess Law Bahn. Installation will occur at the July meeting on the first Wednesday.
A dinner at Mr and Mrs Wes Houston marked Joyce Houston's Sunday confirmation at St John Lutheran. Attendees included Andrew Carstensen and wife, Milo Hughes and daughters, Felix Carstensen and Lloyd, Clarence Carstensen and Carol, Albert Husman and family, Rev Brinkmann and wife and sons, Wayne Vander Feen of Merrill Me, Frank Madden and Linda of Kingsley, Gene Heckard and Tommy of Leeds, Edith Luense and Jimmy.
Merrill area residents note visits to relatives near Boyden and Sargent Bluff. Nadine Johnson, granddaughter of Carl Johnson, attends St John Lutheran parochial school near Boyden. Families attended picnics at Grandview Park. Sophie Thompson’s son Lt Col John Thompson leaves Ft Leavenworth for Camp Stoneman. Ronald Thompson becomes acting postmaster. Descriptions include school commencements, college summer enrollment, and local society updates.
Friday reports indicate Floyd Powell improving at Chicago J C Hospital after traction for a dislocated disc. Many Memorial and Decoration Day events noted, including picnics, a steak fry by Izaak Walton League, and family visits. Community members travel to Cedar Falls Newton Marcus Le Mars and Rapid City with college and teaching milestones highlighted.
A May 28 baby girl's arrival for Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schipper is noted. Numerous visits and relocations appear, including Le Mars visitors to J. R. Karr and Leon DeRaad homes, and trips by Dirks, Santema, and Hopp families. Memorial Day gathering plans, moves to Emer son Ohio, and a pastor call to the Christian Re formed church are listed. Wheat fields of social news include travels to Vermillion, Springfield Missouri, and Wichita Kansas, with multiple family connections and hospital visits.
A large crowd gathered at New Deal Park for Le Mars high school commencement. Alfred Janssen’s birthday was celebrated last Wednesday. Local families including the Von Hagels, Lancaster, Muir, Jahn, Vander Tuig and others were mentioned. Community Easterly and graduation travel notes appear alongside visits and relatives with several entries about neighbors and extended family activities. Beverly Mammen’s year away and multiple small social visits are noted.
A long list of visits fills the week as families drop by homes of Klemme and Von Hagel households. Mission Festival at St John church draws large crowd with Rev Dirks and Rev Johnsen speaking. Aaron Plueger concludes ceremonies at Christ Lutheran. Numerous birthday reminders, family gatherings, and church events are noted across Johnson township and Merrill with social teas, picnics, and school activities threading through the weekend.
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