WE KNEW HER WHEN MISS IOWA JANE LUKEN AT AMMOLDS PARK
Jane Luken chosen Miss Iowa at Ammolds Park yesterday now a Miss Universe candidate. Thousands of portraits were taken at Arcalds Park while her long history with Le Mars is noted. Former Le Mars High School Queen in 1950 and a Valentine Queen by Amex static college students, she credits support from her mother Mrs Lillian Lakes and from Mr. and Mrs. Wiley for launching her career in modeling and potential work in movies and television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Luken
Ammolds Park
Arcalds Park
Le Mats
Globe-Pom
Frenchy
Jane
Le Mars high school
Chuck Wiley
Wiley
Lillian Lakes
Wallet
Wiley o
aecareer
Cream and grain items listed with old unit names
A fragmented OCR list shows dairy and grain terms such as cream, sweet cream, eggs, barley, corn, and other commodities with old labeling. The readable items suggest a 1907 agricultural or market ledger mentioning various goods and prices in antiquated spellings. No clear events or persons are present.
Car Wreck Hospitalizes Harms Family Near Marcus
Mr Leonard Harms and Mrs Harms from Marcus were hospitalized in Le Mars after their car was struck broadside by a gravel truck while traveling about orth miles north of Marcus. Their four children were not injured. The crash involved an eastbound truck and left the parents and two adults with nonfatal injuries.
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aml
Leonard Harms
Marcus
Le Mars
thier
Miss Le Man pages to Miss Towa crown at Armad’s Park
Chuck Wiley sponsors Laken Stel who won Miss Le Man and then Miss Towa. She attracted many beauties at Iowa State College and aroused excitement with her smile and poise. She heads to Sioux Falls for TV at noon and later to four South Dakota cities before a Miss South Dakota event in Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Wiley
lone Laken
Towa
Arnold's Park
Laken
Stel
talime
Iowa State College
Allea
Sioux Falls
edie
Mr. Wiley
Iowa
iran
South Dakota
Jane
Des Moines
Long Beach
California
Jery ES
Pin
Three Kingsley couples apply for marriage licenses
Lawrence C. Flinn Jr of Pittsburgh and Margaret Schoepf of Le Mars. Thomas L. James of South Wick and Kingsley partner. Kenneth Anderson and Janice Hunter, both of Kingsley, filed at the Clerk of Courts office this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Courts office
Lanwrence C. Flinn, Jr
Pittsburg
Margaret Schoepf
Le Mars
Thomas L. James
ec] Southwick
Kingsley
Kenneth Anderon
Janice Hunter
Le Mars Rebrands as First in Community Pride
NIPCO public relations chief Duvall recalled Le Mars history of near misses as he noted the town had never claimed a first in local pride. New secretary Jim Dunlop quipped the area could now be home to Miss Iowa and possibly Miss America or Miss Universe titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duvall
NIPCO public relations
Smith Sues For City Permit To Construct A New Motel
Everett Smith sues the city of Le Mars and city authorities over a permit denial for a two-motel project on Highway 75. The suit alleges the denial was whimsical to block competition, seeks a writ of mandamus, and argues planning commission advice could be overridden by the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Everett Smith
Le Mars
R. J. M. Long
Gregg Featherston
Leonard Woll
A. G. Vander Meer
Wilbur Sieverding
Percy Kistle
planning commission
Lloyd Mauer
Adrian Bowers
Albert Stoeber
Richard
Son Dean Jay Schmidt Born in Sioux City
A son, Dean Jay, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine Schmidt of Sioux City at St. Joseph's hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Schmidt. Dean Say has a brother, Paul Steven, to welcome him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Jay
Dwaine Schmidt
Sioux City
St. Joseph's hospital
John Schmidt
Dean Say
Paul Steven
Two County Conventions at COWL House July 2
Republican and Democratic county conventions meet at the COWL house on Friday July 2 at 10 am. Delegates must avoid interluding as a delegate to both conventions. Chairmen Henry Dirks and R J Joynt urge members to attend. After adjournment, central committees will meet to reorganize. Christing Westergard visits grandparents in Omaha, Nebraska.
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COWL house
Henry Dirks
R. J. Joynt
Schnepf Flinn Wedding at St Josephs Le Mars
Miss Margaret Schnepf and Lawrence C. Flinn Jr exchange vows at St. Josephs Catholic Church Le Mars on June 26 1954 The ceremony featured organist Anthony Mila and singer Lovice Sturtevant The bride a Hinsdale Illinois home economics teacher wore a nylon tulle gown with Brussels lace and a chapel train The groom is son of Lawrence C Flinn The couple will live in Oak Park Illinois after a Wisconsin wedding trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Schnepf
Lawrence C. Flinn, Jr
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Le Mars
Maggie J.D. Fisch
Anthony Mila
Lovice Sturtevant
Sioux City
AW Maria
Panis Angelicus
Schnepf
Karl Schnepf
Wayne Sieverding
Don Schnepf
Larry Kennedy
Hinsdale
Ilinois
Ischer Scientific Co
Chicago
Oak Park
Atknois
Wieconin
Krause Reunion Brings Many To Northrop Hinton Area
A Krause family reunion was held at Albert Krause’s Sund June 20 with a noon pot lick dinner for twenty families. Oldest attendee Henry Wiebying of Northrop Minn and youngest Vicki Lynn Lang of Hinton. Minn. Several families listed including Weipking Gieke Kasbah Minas Krause Beresford Woods Frazens and many more. Also noted: Ele Hirsch has sold her home at 4360 NL Lynn Drive and will move to Sioux Falls SD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Krause
Sund
Henry Wiebying
Northrop
Minn
Vicki Lynn Lang
Maynard Lang
Hinton
Henry Weipking
Louis Gieke
Elmer ‘Kasbah
irmoni
Minas
Walter Krauss
Beresford
S. Dale
Harold Woods
Merden
Victor Frazens
K . One Krane
Krause
Sioux Cit
Chris
Dale
Frankchback
Marion Deraad
Richardt
Frank Speckman
Fred Utech
John Frantz
Gemily
and Speckman
Otto Poep- Sionke
Kingsto
ELE. Hirsch
Lynn Drive
Robert Totman
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Engagement announced for Carmelita Wilberding and Dale D Bruning
Mrs Frances Wilberding announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Carmelita Wilberding to Dale D Bruning of Remsen son of Mr and Mrs Herman Bruning of Breda The wedding is set for August 21 at St Marys Catholic church in Remsen The couple will reside in Meriden where Bruning will coach athletics and teach at the public high school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Wilberding
Carmelita Wilberding
Dale D. Bruning
alo
Remsen
Herman Bruning
Breda
St. Mary’s Catholic church
Meriden
Bruning
Le Mars Junior Legion wins Plymouth County playoff 6 to 2
Le Mars junior team scored four unearned runs in a late inning to beat Kingsley 6 to 2 in a Sunday game near water. Krause started for Le Mars, tied at four hits, then Phelps relieved and shut down Le Mars in last six innings, spoiling Strub's no hitter with Kingsley' s only hit a double in the sixth. Le Mars improves to seven wins, one loss, and heads to district play in July with Schaller and Sac county in their district. squad photos list players and coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars Junior Legion
Plymouth County
water
Kingsley
Le Mars
Krause
Phelps
Eugene Strub
Schaller
Iowa
Le Murs Municipal Band Concert at Foster Park
Le Murs Municipal Band performs Wednesday June 30 1953 at Foster Park at 8 00 p m F Vail director selections include Glory of America U S Field Artillery March Sousa Vabe Bleue Fantasie Moderne Lights Out Listen to the Drummers The Circus Fillmore Star Spangled Banner and more with Beeler Moffint Oiling Bendel Bongie and Smith assisting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Murs
Foster Park
F. Vail
Glion” Bendel Bongie
Grand Opening Draw At Local Grocery Draws 2000 Attendees
More than 2,000 people visited Paul and Gene Stiebel’s grocery during Friday and Saturday reopening after modernization. Prizes were awarded to registrants including Mrs. D DeRaad of Le Mars the grand prize electric mixer. Many names appear among prize and basket winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Gene Stiebel
D DeRaad
Le Mars
Alfred Granville
Nick Majeres
Sith Red School
James Runcie
George Brandenburg
John Fisch
Tony Hermes
Jack P. Hoffmann
Clara Hoxsie
Eunice Olson
C. A. Hoffman
H. L. Heidbrink
Kathleen Junkers
Hazel Trometer
Hinton
James Ahern
Tena Popken
Elizabeth Groetken
Fines in Mayor's Court This Week
Fines issued include Ray Nighton sloph R Ruden for improper passing and Victor Smith. The results reflect a mayoral court docket this week with several minor infractions recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nighton
sloph R. Ruden
Victor Smith
Helen Anthony to wed Clifford Langel on July 7
Miss Helen Anthony daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Anthony will become the bride of Clifford Langel son of Mr Frank Langel on July 7 The nuptial mass will be read at St Joseph s Catholic Church at 9 20 a m Miss Anthony is employed at the Le Mam Banking Bank and the groom to be is employed at the Wiltgen Luedtke funeral home
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Helen Anthony
Eugene Anthony
Clifford eagel
Frank Langel
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Miss Anthony
Le Mam vings Bank
Wiltgen-Lueditke funreal
Local Car Dealers and Names in Le Mars Area
A list of local auto dealers and names across Le Mars and nearby towns including Chevrolets and Fords. Notable names include J A Dalton Akron Oswald Arent Edna and Darlene Fiedler Roger Euston Hinton and Duane F Junck with brands Plymouth Chevrolet and Ford among others.
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Motors
Oldsmobile
Leslie Peeks
Le Mars
Chevrolet
J. A. Dalton
Akron
Dodge
Central Telephone” Co
Le'Mars
Ford
Donald Janssen
Struble
Mary
Ano Plathe
Remsen
Norman Varenhorst
Carts StHarms
H. B. Scheidler
Le’ Mars
Phil Groc
Funeral for Duane Calkins Delayed by Fire Incident
Duane Calkins died after a three week sickness from a heart condition at a Iowa City hospital. He was born May 1946 in Le Mars and was a third grade student at Gehlen School. Funeral services were held at St James Catholic Church on Monday June 28. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery with Wittgen Luedike Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Vero Calkins five brothers David Jack Dean Perry Tommy and two sisters Sandra and Nancy. Grandparents Celia Vandershield and WLR Garr of Le Mars. Rosary was held Sunday at the funeral home. The text also notes a fire incident connected to the service location.
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Duane Daniel Calkins
Iowa City
Duane
Le Mars
Gehlen school
St. James Catholic Church
Patrick Waite
Calvary cemety
Wittgen-Luedike funeral home
Vero. Calkins
David
Jack
Dean
Perry
Tommy
Sanedro
Nancy
Celia Vandershield
WLR. Garr
Le Maury
ours
Mrs Jemning Mos-Mary Semiming Dies At Home
Mrs M Jemning Mos Mary Semiming passes away at her home. Funeral services set for 9 a.m. Thursday at Joseph's Catholic Church in Ville with Fisch Funeral Home Remsen in charge. A wake will be held in Granville Wednesday night.
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Mos
Mary
saramnvis
Joseph's Catholic church
ville
Fisch Fune Remsen
iar
Carlson Sanovy Fink Bride of Le Mars Man in June Ceremony
Carlson Sanovy Fink of Akior wed De Ssinon son of Mrs. Violet Sarue of Le Mars Ia. in a candle light ceremony on Christ Sunday afternoon June 28 officiated by Aster. Attendants included Lucile Moffatt. The bride wore blue nylon taffeta with white satin ribbon and carried a white bouquet. Guests included Mrs. Laura B. Hanson and Mrs. Linky Pet mother of the groom with more than 1000 guests attending the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Clinch
Luis. Carlson
Rey Carbon
Akior
De Ssinon
Violet Sarue
Le Mars
Dean KR. Osris
Allen
Francis Mitch
Lowell Cal
Alden
Lucit Carlson
Harold
ialo
Lucile Moffat
Miz
Ghabys Hackness
Lloyd Peck
Harkness
Dean
Fletcher
Frany Mervin Moree
H son
Del Harkness
Caskey
Miay seher
Aldon
Mes
sal
Paul
Vidette
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New Deal Park
Thers
Kathy Hirsch
Judy Merkdayah
Patricia Van Goor
Linda Dorr
Le Mars Markets
Roosters
aes
Joe Wych
Jerry
visted
Erven Smil
Erven Smid
lone
C. Wiley
Christing Westergard
Sin. Darrel Scholer
Omaha
Nebesska
Mes. LaVerne
Moslander
lowa Peace Officers
State University of
felt
lowa
Bert Hackett
Estherville
G. E. Doughty
dim Mertes
Merrill
Rich Green
Algona
FBI
Deweds
New York City
Mc. Mertes
Frank Scholer
Schnepf-Flinn
Sac
Schuller
Walter Chirk
Gilly Res Nicholson
Dick Boylan
cow
iy ¢ant Reuler
Ronald Charison
Usarald Kuck
Tom Warby Tevis
Eusene Strub
Vite Hall
county Jr
Legi
Feit
Mayrose
Denie Fresichs
Tom Pfaffle
Dave Gunther
Mike Kull
Arnold Schnidt
John Vollmar
Jack Kreck
Ferd sane
Duane Calkins
Mrs. M. Jemning
Carlson-Sanovy
CARISON SANOW
Barr-Roles
Miss Roth Rolfes
Min Math
Daniel Rolfe
amt
Patricia Roles
Virgi Rofles
greem
Frances love Serr
Robert Hare
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