Fireworks ordinance note from Merrill Record and Le Mars official
The Merrill Record and Le Mars Globe-Post quote Frank Todd mayor of Le Mars supporting a fireworks notice by Mayor Long. Also reported: Mrs Danne died at Sacred Heart Hospital Le Mars after a short illness Wednesday morning. she and her husband lived east of Merrill before retiring to Le Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Rats
Simecriptioa
le Mars Globe-Post
Fiire
Long
le Man
le Mars
Girls State Delegate Miss Carol Halwey Attends Hawkeye Event
Miss Carol Halwey daughter of Mrs Myrtle Bogner left June 12 for the ninth annual Hawkeye Girls State held at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls June 13 20. The event draws 300 girls from across the state to learn about representative government and citizenship through living and governing together. Delegates are chosen from the junior class based on leadership health and interest in government and must rank in the upper half of their class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Halwey
Myrtle Bogner
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Amenia Legion Auniliary
Pot Luck Dinner Planned for New Pastor Arrival
The Methodist congregation invites members to a pot luck dinner and pantry shower for the new pastor arriving June 27. The event will follow Sunday services on that day to welcome him and assist with setting up the pantry.
Summer Band Concerts Under Mr Honnold Directed
Summer band concerts under director Mr Charles Honnold will be presented on Saturday nights throughout the summer months at local venues as part of the community music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Honnold
Fire school announced for Merrill dates set this summer
Fire chief Joe Erpekting announces a fire school will be held at Merrill on July 26 28 August 3 5 9 and 11. Mr Arnolt of the Sioux City Fire Department will oversee. The school is sponsored by the Jones State Extension service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Erpekting
Merrill
Arnolt
Sioux City Fire Department
Jone State Extension Service
Farmer Mows Hay Injures Two Baby Deer
Robert Smith, mowing at Herbert Boettger farm last Wednesday, accidentally injured two baby deer found hidden in the hay. The fawn pair’s condition was serious, requiring humane kiting. The parent deer were later seen nearby, and Smith expressed deep regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Herbert Boettger
Smith
New Pastor Appointed to Merrill-Hinton Charge
Rev D E Harbour, four years at Jesup Presbyterian Iowa, named to Merrill-Hinton by North Iowa Annual Conference last week. California native and Boston Seminary graduate, married with a three year old son, will begin pastorate duties June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Harbour
Presbyterian Church
Jesup
Iowa
Merrill-Hinton
North Iowa
Harbour
California
Methodist
Boston Seminary
Shower honors Mrs Ray Weinherme at home
Mrs W B Hauff and Mrs R Dennler hosted a shower for Mrs Ray Weinherme Friday evening June 18 in Hauffs home. Guests enjoyed visiting and viewing gifts while a light lunch was served. Out of town guests included Mrs G Todd Moville and Mrs Louis Vf Laughton with Mrs Roy Searing from Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hauff
R . Dennler
Ray Weinherme
G Todd
Moville
Louis Vf Laughton
Roy Searing Be
Sioux Cry
Beauty shop changes hands in Lawton merger
Lucile Karr of Lawton has purchased the former Laura's Beauty Shop equipment and opened for business on Monday morning June 21. Karr, previously employed in a Stour City beauty parlor, is an experienced operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inelages
Merry Ang Sat
Lucile Karr
Lawton
Laura
Miss Karr
Stour City
Wishful Thinking About a Daughter's Married Life
The fragment hints at parental hopes for a daughter's marriage and independence, mentioning she will be married and have a phone of her own. It reflects traditional expectations and a personal wish rather than a reported event or announcement.
Alfred Jones Adds Bus Drivers and Schedules Swim Lessons
Alfred Jones announces two bus drivers, Jim Tevis and Earl Baack, have been secured and swimming lessons will begin. On Monday morning, June 28, children must assemble at the school house at 9:45 a.m. with yellow slips signed by the doctor. A $3 transportation fee is due at the bank by Saturday, June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirs
Alfred Jones
Jim Tevis
Earl Baack
Centennial Motorcade Visits Merrill on Wednesday Evening
The Soux City Centennial Motorcade halted in Merrill Wednesday evening with two brief centennial programs on Main Street. The itinerary included Le Mars Remsen and Cherokee as part of a Siouxland area tour continuing through the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soux City
Merrill
Main Street
Siouxland
Merrill Locals Update Busy W S Meeting and Social News
The weekly Merrill page reports a general meeting of the W S S at the church basement on June 23 at 2 30 p m with Mrs H Pech and Mrs Art Knapp as hostesses. It also notes local social calls, hospital stays, travel to California and Omaha, and community visits spanning mid June 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Pech
Art Knapp
W. Munchamer
Orange City
Russell Simonsen
San Antonexas
R.O.T. Louise
Swanson
Albert City
Iowa
Frank Veidt
Methodist Hospital
Gus Danne
Les Miars
Bert Thor“mahlon
Albert Lang
Delperdang
Cleo Simpson
Miss Simpson
Sioux City
The
Wincharger
Urban Berner
Omaha
Wm Mattey
Jimmie
Marvin Nelson
G. H. Todd
Moville
W. B. Hauff
Shockaton Lake
Minn
Tom Eich
Lake Benton
R. C. Dennler
Gordon Brodie
Ron Carley
le Mars
Anna Brunstedt
Northwest Iowa
W. C. Smith
Chicago
Merrill
Municipal Park
J. HoDapp
Harold Pew
Sioux City Residents Prepare for Weddings and Visits
Sioux City notes a gall bladder operation on Thursday and a family wedding in Cleveland for Robert Williamson Jr. Relatives from Sioux City and Merrill area plan travel, with vacations starting and neighbors urged to report goings and comings. Local visits include Roy Smith and family, Anna Boetiger, and Charlene Uhl returning from Danbury for a two week visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
R. G. Williamson
John Helmart
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert Williamson, Jr
Williamsons
Merrill
Robert
Roy Smith
Robert Smith
Frank Rath
Albert Hopp
Leeds
Anna Boetiger
Gilbert Uhl
Danbury
Charlene Uhl
Perry Center Family Reunion and Community Notes
A Perry Center family reunion honored Mrs Flannerys aunt and uncle from California with many Sloan Onawa and Sioux City attendees. Local 4 H member Delores Wondrak earned a spot at the 25th Annual State 4 H Girls Club Convention June 16 19. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Williams June 10 at Sioux City Methodist Hospital. Scratch pads offered at Globe Post Office for 20 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Flannery
Flannery
California
Wm. Detloff
Jimmy
Cali
Tedem Johnson
Elk Point
Durance Allen
Jefferson
Dakota
Henry Solin
Castana
Vertes
Paulsen
Jeffery
Edger Solein
Sioux City
Dave Lofshult
Johnny
Harry Olson
Robert Cass
Randy
Sloan
Wayne Allen
Linda
Leland Allen
Glen Allen
Robert
Onawa
Cliff Lindlief
Adams Ranch
Odebolt
Delores Wondrak
Perry Pals
Town State Collestes
Patricia Allen
Oliver Bonnes
Warren Bonnes
Bill Hathaway
Sirois
William Flannery
Tommie
Wm. Flannery
Perry Friendship Club
Arthur
Paul Swanson
Ronnie Anderson
David Swanson
John Williams
Methodist’ Hospital
Siont City
Edwin Beaulieu
Fay Knapp
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Esa Es
Frank Todd
Chas. Danne
Charles Danne
Methodist Church
TERA
Peruri
Phillips
Joy
Hoffmann Pait. & Drapery
Globe Post Office
Ollander
Fruit of the Loom
Plisse
Aluminum
Hollander
Minnesota
Sth
St. S. W
LeMars, Towa
High School
Westmar College
Ruden
Harold J
Carl L. Schultz
Richarde, Roden and
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