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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
2
Engaged to wed Mr. and Mrs. Harry Griffith of Por Webr announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Miss Wilma Griffit. The brief notice provides names and family background for the nuptials.
A British landowner, Lady Garbett, faces eviction under the Agriculture Act of 1947 in Sussex. Agricultural Executive Committees can inspect farms, issue directives, and evict owners who fail to meet standards, with hearings closed to the public. Critics call it “legalized robbery” while proponents cite guaranteed prices and markets as public policy.
Staff Sergeant Wendell Schipper of Le Mars, a Marine with a decade of service including Korea, is stationed with the 35th Special Infantry Company during two weeks of active duty at McAlester Oklahoma. He is described as a tall, fit leader married to Patty Rickabaugh with three children. While the unit trains in weapons and tactics, Schipper is found reading Keats and quoting poets such as Byron, Whitman and Poe, amid the Marine barracks setting.
The piece describes Staff Sergeant Schipper as a poetry lover whose calm look masks a fierce drill field presence. It notes his hobby as collecting muzzle loading guns and mentions Deegan assisting in services. Also listed are Creighton University degree recipients from Le Mars and references to local individuals and institutions.
Le Mars social notes describe Mrs. Wilber DePree hosting dessert for friends including former Annis Ogilvie and Mrs. Harold Stark. weddings of women golfers at the Country Club. a mixed-play morning and luncheon led by Mrs. Morse Hoomeman and Mrs. James Buldridge. a high school reunion for Ireton graduates with 7:30 dinner and after-dinner program. several luncheons hosted by Mrs. Ketelsen and others. PEO Chapter C.10 activities at the Country Club. May day breakfast hosted by Mrs. Don Stevenson for Catherine Bernard and others. and a hospital stay for infant Ronald Amundson’s son with Rev. Ransom officiating.
Western Auto staff Terry Paine and Herman Juffer Jr left for East Lake Okoboji to spend the summer. Terry will serve as aquatic instructor at Camp Ooster run by the YMCA, with Herman Juffer as assistant instructor. Mr and Mrs Art Reeves returned to Memphis after a ten day visit.
Le Mars residents and visitors are listed with families hosting gatherings and guests. Notables include Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gasper of California, and Army Specialist John Po Gaul stationed in Japan after service in Fort Bliss. The text mentions local youths, family arrivals, and summer plans in Le Mars and nearby towns.
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