25 Jun 1953
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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1953
Page
1
The Rosenbergs were put to death by electric chair at dusk on Friday for passing atomic secrets to the Russians. The trial and political climate drew praise and condemnation as officials stressed the case exposed a dangerous spy ring while the public debated the ethics and consequences of the verdict.
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A wartime-era column traces Pvt Arnold Clark of Akron living in Korea and training in Japan, praising patriotic sacrifice while denouncing communism. It attacks Rosenbergs and internationalism, argues for strict loyalty, and laments casualties in Korea and a plane crash in Korea as part of broader geopolitical death tolls.
The Rural Youth Organization toured the Redemption Grotto unexpectedly Sunday June 21 in West Bend Iowa. A potluck dinner followed at the Park with ample food. The group, including 21 youths from Plymouth County, examined the grotto's unique stones and import origins while noting the plan remains a mental project of a priest who started it forty years ago and hopes to complete in seven more years.
A noisy film schedule lists showtimes for African Queen and Seminole at the Royal Theatre across Thursday to Sunday. Entries reference times such as 9:05, 7:36, 5:16, 3:02 and 10:11 with multiple days and vague notes like noon and High Noon. The text remains garbled but indicates ongoing screenings and a mix of film titles and times.
David Lilly Jr. of Westfield has been selected to attend the fifteenth annual State 4 H Conservation Camp, announced by Plymouth county extension office. Lilly, son of Mr. and Mrs. B S G Lilly, is a member and current president of the county 4 H organization, with experience in swine, beef, dairy, and sheep projects and active in club and community programs.
St John s Lutheran mission band attends a rally at Preston church Sunday June 28 at 2 00 pm. Members meet at 1 00 pm. Mothers with cars who can provide transport contact Mrs Roger Easton. Guest speaker Miss Thomas from Minneapolis children s mission. Supper at 3 00 pm for 35 cents per member. Children home about 6 00 pm.
Beginning next September the Conservator of Music at Westmar College will add one teaching member to the faculty Miss Ruth Crockett named as new member she will teach piano theory of music and public school music Mrs Crockett earned a Master of Music degree from Indiana University and has taught at Southeastern State College Durant Oklahoma
Wendell Begg son of Mr and Mrs Charles Begg of Le Mars will preach at Hildreth Memorial church on Sunday June 28. He has just completed his first year at Evangelical Theological Seminary Naperville and will become assistant minister at First Evangelical United Brethren church in Fin Illinois September 1 while continuing seminary studies. Begg is a Drake University graduate in speech and radio and previously worked as radio announcer at KSCJ and at a station in Aberdeen SD. Kenneth J Chanson pastor of Hildreth church will be on vacation June 28.
Miss Maryana Kass daughter of Mrs Mina Kass Alton Iowa and Rasmond M Int son of Mr and Mrs Raymond M Trity Remsen were married Monday morning at St Marns Catholic Church Alton. Rev Zeno Rennie officiated. Attendants wore blue and white gowns. Bridal gown white illusion tulle over satin with pearl and tulle details. Juliet cap and pearl veil. Colonial bouquet of white roses. Bride a St Joseph hospital school of nursing graduate. groom Notre Dame graduate. They reside Oak Park. Sunday guests included Harold Johnson family and others. Janice Johnson birthday noted. Visitors Camden Meyer Henry F Meyer family from Shoshone Idaho.
Dr John Hanthy reported extensive flood damage at Good Will Industries causing over 20000 dollars in losses. Most items stored on a second floor were ruined, with 400 pairs of shoes and 1000 quarts of produce wasted. Structural damage includes buckled nursery floor and compromised heating motors. The North Iowa Conference urged a special offering by July 12 to aid Good Will, Crowded Ways and Wesley Methodist churches. Sunday offerings set for June 78 local church.
The North Iowa Conference of the Methodist church closed with ministerial assignments. Reappointments include H V Y Barts to First Methodist, Bob Brown to Hawarden, Feerett Ro Maier to Kingsley, H Alston Braun to New Jemes, and Done ald H. James to Ruthven. Others enter seminary or relocate. Curtis Minter to Senex, John Hantly to Treton, and J J Share and family noted absent. Webster City will retain Duncombe, and Warner Hubbard moves Clear Lake to Des Moines with Lit and publications roles. Mrs Hubbard becomes area children’s worker.
The U S Civil Service Commission and Post Office announce the Merrill postmaster examination with new eligibility standards. Applications must be filed by July 14 1953. age 21 to 62. written test required. duties include accounting and postal procedures. Candidates must show public relations ability and reliability.
Merrill local items report Mrs. W of Gearhart returning to Burlingame California after a two week visit with daughter Mrs. Gordon Brodie. A birth is announced for Li Irwin and husband Robert of Amarillo Texas a girl Linda born May 13 weighing six pounds 13 ounces. Local social notes include Frank Todd hosting a family dinner with guests from Washington DC Moville and local families, Father’s Day visits in Washta, and weekend visits among Merrill friends. Weather records note a 105 degree June high in Sioux City. Public notices announce a special election June 26 in Merrill on the gas franchise.
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