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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1957
Page
2
A fragment discusses bathing customs and attire, noting that swimwear was simply provided by adults and mature authority, while questioning sole claim to tradition. It mentions new French swimming suits and a youthful perspective, suggesting changing norms and experimentation in seaside dress.
The Mars Globe Post reports a rational editorial on association failure and a push for stronger governance. The piece notes editor Aleck and publishers in Mars Iowa advocating for changes amid subscription concerns and local alignment with broader corporate governance.
Nostalgic reflections on summer in Nepal, recalling school’s end and carefree days. The piece highlights childhood rhythms, the fishing pole as a cultural symbol, and memories of swimming in simple pools. It contrasts old fashioned leisure with modern vacation planning and cherishes long sun filled months.
A list shows Plymouth area hog buyers and prices led by Dan Duistermars Remsen and Elmer Brecington Kingity with dozens of hog lots and weights. A local wedding photo features Miss Beite Ispacher and James Buryanek who wed June 4 at Christ Lutheran Le Mars with relatives from Sioux Center Orange City Maurice and Rock Valley attending.
County south of an imaginary Hine Isiwern Akron and Kingsley should be very much interested in attending this event. Visitors to the experimental farm will hear a discussion of cat varieties while they inspect the various activities growth in the field. Rotation and fertility plots plus the sable feeding experiment will be other points of interest.
The Grant Clover Clovers held their 4 Heating on April 9 at Mary Ann Ahrendt’s home. The meeting began at 9 p.m. with the Pledge to the Flag. Dues were collected, and talks covered manners in public places, material sizing and garment construction, with a demonstration on sewing a simple blouse. Reporter Janice Beitelspach er.
Mustard is spreading along roadsides and in drought areas, prompting concern. Mowing is the most practical control, though chemical options exist. An aphid is curling elm leaves, and a specific pesticide dose in water can counter it. Curworm activity has slowed after harvest, with insecticides for gardens and fields. The Western Iowa Experimental Farm’s first day is July 9 at the Cas tana farm, with Plymouth-area farmers invited.
Illness and hospital visits mark the week with Mrs Albert Spiik seriously sick in Orange City. Visitors include Mrs Erbin Cleveland and others from Sioux City. Several trips to Minnesota and Iowa towns for family events, commencements, and weddings. Local residents attend ceremonies in Ireton and Sioux Center areas.
The Grant Clover Clovers met May 14 at the Janssen home with nine members present. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved. A discussion on the banquet occurred. Jo Ane spoke on social courtesies. Mothers attended, a program followed, and a lunch was served. Reporter Janice Beitel spacher.
Roll Along 4-H by Rolland Paul notes district events for the week of dune 10. The 4-Hers in the district will attend a camp and a project tour at Port and Preston. So far tours have been attended by several members.
A garbled list of real estate deeds and contracts in Le Mars and Remsen area. Names include Andrew Beernink Anna Moran John M Van Peursem Ouo W Imker William Montagne Harold Lamin Carl Paulson Jansen et al. Properties feature Lor 7 Lot 8 7th Add Le Mars and Grandview Park Sub-Div. Several transactions show deed amounts from 1 to 325,000 dollars with various lot and block references and small contract sums.
Community 4-H calendar outlines June activities including a district camp and county-wide programs across Sioux County. Key dates show gatherings on June 12 14 and 17 with club tours and a large June 7 party at the fairgrounds. Leaders urge parent involvement and participation across multiple clubs.
Contracts signed with 24 instructors to join Cherokee Public School staff for 1957 58. Supt Lloyd W Sexton says only four positions remain open. Lynn Schwier named Wilson Junior High Principal succeeding Bernie Sagan. Schwier from Le Mars High and Wayne State Teachers College has taught industrial arts in Chadron and Thedford Nebraska. He is married with two children Steve and Scou.
Plymouth County Soil Conservation District sets aside June 16 to 23 as Soil and Water Conservation Week with a Tuesday June 18 tour starting at 10 a.m. from the district office. Stops include Walter and William Muecke Farm Lincoln township and Julius Jensen Farm Hangerford township. Lunch at Stone Park at 2 p.m. Volunteers urged to bring lunches. Tour ends about 3:30 p.m.
Races were built on three farms in Hancock and Perry townships. A total of 6,873 acres of contour lines have been laid this spring.
Plymouth County residents get a new extension bulletin in Le Mars addressing corn borer causes, life cycle, and control methods. Extension Director Arlie A. Pierson notes guidance on resistant corn strains, planting date timing, and insecticide use including need assessment and timing. The bulletin warns burning stalks is ineffective and outlines stalk chopping, cornstalk ground use for small grains, and light traps as evaluated measures.
Gengler daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Gengler of Le Mars and Charles E Kass son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kass of Remsen exchanged wedding vows Thursday June 6 with nuptial mass read by Father Lb J Welle at St James Catholic church. The double ring ceremony was before an altar banked with yellow gladiolus. Arlene Zimmer was organist. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle with a fitted bodice and long tapering sleeves, a high neckline, bouffant floor length skirt, and a tiara of face and sequins. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses and mint hyacinth. The gowns featured shirred bodice and draped neckline with pearlNotes. The bridegroom and guests included Jerome Leische as best man and Miles TL Wits Br Ooksman as groomsman. A wedding dinner and reception for about 200 followed at the parish hall with seasonal flowers and lighted tapers. Mrs Gengler wore navy blue and Mrs Kass wore white and green at the reception. A wedding breakfast was held at the bride’s home hosted by Mrs Gerald J Gengies, Lyle Cuthrell, Kermit Fulton and Harold Warner. The bride is a Union High School graduate and the groom from St.
Four Plymouth county Farm Bureau representatives attended the annual Iowa Farm Bureau Mid-Summer Conference in Des Moines on June 3 and 4 led by FBI President Franz Schneider. Including director Roger Easton and others, along with four insurance service staff at a kickoff meeting, the group discussed aims for fall resolutions and boosting farm product demand. A Goodwill track collection for handicapped workers will be held in Seney on July 3. The Johnson Homemakers meeting recorded attendance and 4-H pledge recitation by fourteen members.
Marys at Remsen covers a one week meeting with visits to Sioux Falls and a tour southeast of Lear near Sioux City. Resignations included Gladys Herman Elizabeth Tone and Angela Giesler. Patty Giesler becomes historian Peggy Giesler new vice president. Demonstrations on crafts and dressing discussed. Mr and Mrs George Hecken lively return from western trip. Fort Benning note reports Lt Donald D Eilers completion of Infantry School course and college background.
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