Cities Celebrate No Traffic Deaths In 1952 Iowa Report
Des Moines reports 39 cities with fatality free years in 1952, led by Le Mars with no traffic death since 1940. Nestled towns like West Des Moines and Des Moines suburbs have remained free since 1945. The list spans population brackets and notes four counties with zero fatalities in 1952.
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Le Martians
ture
Associated Press daily
DES MOINES
Frank Ulish
department safety education division
Le Mars
Nest
town Fall
Albin
Knoxville
Ug sears
Burlington
Ft. Dodge
Iowa City
Ottumwa
Fach
Charles City
Newton
Ft. Madison
Marshalltown
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Knoxvillle
Oclwein
Cherokee
Fairfield
Webster City
Atlantic
Decorah
Perry and Spencer
Clarinda
Indianola
Waverly
Marion
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Algona
Bettendorf
Chariton
Iowa Falls
West Des Moines
Albia
Denison
Eagle Grove
Glenwood
Jefferson and Vinton
Pella
Iowa
Adams
Dickinson
Louisa
Mrs Loula Palmer Dies After Brief Illness In Sioux City
Mrs Loula Palmer sister of Mrs Annie McCormick of Le Mars passed away in a Sioux City hospital while visiting her daughter Mrs M J Dover. She was 72 and had been visiting her son in law and daughter when she became severely sick. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 30 p m at the Heaton funeral home in Sioux City with Rev Charles E Mason officiating. She leaves five daughters two sons four step daughters two brothers twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Loula Palmer
Annie McCormick
Le Mars
Sioux City
M. J. Dover
Heaton fun home
Charles E. Mason
Fini Methodist church
Palmer
box Angeles
Retired Cowhand To Ride Range Again
Jon Goebel plans to reenter cattle work with help from George Blair a 67 year old former cowboy living west of Le Mars Blair owns a skilled black stallion and can rope steers alone after lariats are placed around necks for each steer Goebel expects the task to be manageable with Blair's experience and the horse's training to handle the roundup.
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Jon Goebel
Joe
George Blair
Le Mars
Blair
Goebel
Elsit
bese
Shower honors Miss aeaper mur and Frank Van Aselt
A miscellaneous shower for the bride elect and her groom to be was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ahrendsen on Saturday night. About 50 guests attended with cards and social visiting as the main pastime. The bride elect received household gifts while the groom to be was given a shower of tack. A late lunch was served by the hostesses Mrs. Pete Huls, Mrs. John Ahrendsen, and Mr. Henry Hubs.
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aeaper mur
Frank Van Aselt
John Ahrendsen
Pete Huls
John Abrendsen
Henry Hubs
RGR GHYE
Author In Big Demand
Arlie Pierson Plymouth county extension director faces editors roasts over choosing a release date to fit Plymouth county papers. He settled on Thursday to align with 83.34 percent of pubs, while one editor objected, satire described as a voodoo performance. The Globe-Post prints Thursdays and Mondays. Pierson’s Paimers will run under the heading as long as dates stay.
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Arlie Pierson
Plymouth county
Pierson
Al Pierson
Paimers
Henry Rolopp Celebrates 89th Birthday at Le Mars Home
Henry Rolopp of 3rd Ave S W Le Mars turned 89 on Thursday March 5. Family and many neighbors attended including Fred Martfeld Eddie Alfred Grasz Art Wilken Hans Martfeld George Siekens John Wilken Fred Borchers Shirley Alfred Buchre Harry Baerg Raymond Gabel Edwin Borchers Meta Wilken Katherine Freiberg Henry Lubben Chuck Kluver Lou Dell Mans Ommen Norman Johnson Gesena Marfield and others.
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Henry Rolopp
3rd Ave. S. W
Le Mars
Fred Martfeld
Eddie
Alfred Grasz
Art Wilken
Hans Martfeld
George Siekens
John Wilken
Fred Borchers
Shirley
Alfred Buchre
Harry Baerg
Raymond Gabel
Edwin Borchers
Meta Wilken
Katherine Freiberg
Henry Lubben
Chuck Kluver
Lou Dell
Mans Ommen
Norman Johnson
Gesena Marfield
Girl Scouts Help With Mardi Gras Float Service Badge
Girl Scout Troop led by Mrs Tom Clark held a March of Dimes drive at Thursday meeting raising 1 41 for polio and presenting funds to Jean Koenig. Patrol 2 baked gingerbread men for the troop while Troop 6 aided Mrs Earl Moirs cub scout den making flowers for a Mardi Gras Hawaiian float. Leader Mrs Alesch.
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Alesch
Le Mars FHA delegates lead at Iowa ENA convention
Carteen Braune a Le Mars High School junior won state ENA Project chair at the FHA Convention in Des Moines. The Homes Around the World themed event featured skits on English life, other countries, and a London tea scene. Carleen spoke on Home Safety and joined a panel on democracy in action with Dr. Kamm of Drake University.
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Carteen Braune
Le Mars
ENA
FHA
Sasary
Des Moines
Iowa
Cambridge
Carteer Braune
London
Mra Close
Sharon Hall
Edward
Le Mans
Morley
LOE Schocuock
Gabel
Mars settlement
Rachel Bartz
Edith Johnseo
Rosie Blomquist
Carleen
Dr. Kamm
Drake ersity
Younkers
Iowa State
cs aSad
drovl
Fred Buckley
Delores Krafft
Globe Post Seeks Fast News Delivery Right and Early
Readers are urged to send news items to Globe Post or call them immediately to receive the latest updates. The note emphasizes prompt submissions and quick reporting to ensure fresh, early coverage of developing stories.
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Globe Post
Suit Filed Over Promissory Note for 940 Dollars
Viola Elgkamp sues George Rauler in 1929 suits for the payment of a single secured note due February 12, 1930 with 8 percent interest from September 17, 1929. The petition states no payment has been made and seeks judgment for 940 dollars plus accrued interest totaling 2707.10 dollars.
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George Boulet
Viola Elgcamp
Viola Elskamp
George Rauler
Wallace Anderson hosts reception for Staab wedding near Ovens
Mr and Mrs Wallace Anderson hosted a March 1 reception at their home near Ovens honoring Mr and Mrs Donald Staab on their February 11 marriage. About fifty guests attended with pink roses and sweet peas in decoration and a three tier wedding cake as the centerpiece. Hosts and helpers included Mrs Alfred Anderson and Mrs Gordon Elliot among others. out of town guests from Siow City included Hans Petersen and Gordon Elliot families.
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Wallace H. Anderson
Ovens
Donald Staab
Alfred Anderson
Gordon Eliott
Hans Petersen
Edwin Beaulieu
Darlene Pritchett
Max. Craig Shadlow
Judith Anderson
Craig Shadlow
Stanley
Hope
Gordon Elliot
Charles Aniwar
Forest Brown
Lynn
Claire Brown
Steven
Siow City
Me and Mrs Ed Mesvinski to Florida for two weeks
Me and Mrs Ed Mesvinski and family leave Sunday for a two week trip to Florida. The 3nd order of St. Francis will meet Wednesday March 11 at 215 p.m. in the hospital chapel. Mrs ALF Zenk of Brunsville Iowa is visiting her daughters Mrs J Frank Jewett and Mrs Bernie De Boer.
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Ed Mesvinski
Florida
order of St. Francis
ALF. Zenk
Brunsville
lews
J. Frank Jewett
Bernie De Boer
OMro
Robert Dorr
Jimmie
Dubuque
Lester Dorr
Dorry
Northeast Iowa council
ARMOR “Q
Lampert Yards
Abu Bede Shrine
Globe-Post
Le Mais
OME
Waban Siem
Phecay
Ariz Uney
Topeka
Kan
Omaha
Neb
Gertie ME Sondrak
agan
Sioux Coty
Lis Cox
Singima St. Lour
Accidents Reported Across City on March Weekend
Multiple two car and single vehicle crashes reported in recent days. Kenneth Vance and Tony Var Hoff involved in icy street collision at dth Ave and Sth St Sundays around 10 00 a m. Sue Wells and Kenneth Octhen rear end collision near Central Ave and 1st St about 7 48 p m Sunday. Edward Ruhland blamed for losing control on Highway 75 after hitting ice near Le Mars. Laurence Vondra narrowly escaped injury when a train collision occurred on Plymouth St track area. Guest list at the Gries home includes Mr and Mrs Big Reding and family.
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dth Ave
Sth St
Kenneth Vance
Plymouth
Tony Var Hoff
Central Ave
1st St
Sue Wells
Kenneth Octhen
Wells
Octhen
Le Mars
Edward Ruhland
Ford
Plymouth St
Laurence Vondra
Stanige
Mr. Vondra
K. Co. Rated As Excellent for National Guard unit
The 33rd Infantry, Iowa National Guard unit in Le Mars was notified by Headquarters Fifth Army Chicago that Company K received an excellent rating in a January 6 1953 Federal Inspection. The assessment covered administration supply records equipment and drill instruction. Several local men from Le Mars and Hinton are named among enlistees in the Guard. For information call 198 or visit the Armory and enlist.
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33rd Infantry
Iowa National Guard
Fifth Army
Chicago
Minois
Le Mars
ge eral
laws National Guard
Kenasth Freek
Bernard C. Geller
ina
William EF. Kohout
Ronald M. Miller
Le Mar
ant Kenneth T. Porch
Duane L. Vander Kooi
Hinton
National Guard
198
Armory
ar Sev
25th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Henry G Harn
A cablegram from Mr and Mrs Heino Carel of Gever Germany congratulates Mr and Mrs Henry G Harn on their silver wedding anniversary on March 6. Carel cousins of Harms and relatives of Margrit Carels, now living with the Harns, joined a group of friends for an evening of socializing and cards. Guests presented a purse in memory of the occasion.
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Henry G. Harn
Heino Carel
Gever
Germany
Chamber of Commerce pamphlets and Ulster viewpoint described
An excerpt reviews international pamphlets and a recent eight page paper from Ulster, noting varied content from Mexico directory to Irish and South Korean journalism. It discusses cultural education, a women’s college program with scholarships, student features by 17 year olds, and commentary on dairy and agricultural topics.
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agate Gamilian
Iowa
Dani
Poas
o vist Freland
van old country
desphe
sonceins plains
Casize
Enere
Hoeven Dines With President Eisenhower White House Lunch
Congressman Hoeven dined with President Eisenhower at the White House. The informal, good-humored meal included lamb chops buttered cauliflower peas salad rolls raspberry ice cream and mint wafers.
Locals note draft call and community updates in Le Mars
Local notices report Ed Fastnatht preparing for store sale before reporting to Sioux Falls draft induction. Orange City creamery elects Bob Lundgren for a three year term. Inducted Pvt Wayne Vander Feen stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Marriages, moves, and visits across Dubuque, Le Mars, Sioux City, and Topeka. Community events include Shrine Chanters showing in Le Mars Wednesday and a family supper for Eagles auxiliary. Voter turnout light with two school board candidates.
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Ed Fastnatht
Sioux Falls
Bob Lundgren
Orange City
Pat Waven Vanderbeen
senrces
Lor Chaffee
Arkansas
Wayne Vander Feen
AL FLA
Basth Army Division
Camp Chaffee
Vander Feen
Shirley Carstensen
Merrill
Gyo
Eagles
Gene Dorr
Connie
Peggie
Moville
Lester Dorr
Robert Dorr
Fredonia Farm Bureau Ladies Meet at Schneuler Home
Fredonia Township Farm Bureau members gathered February 2 at 10 30 am at Franz Schneuler’s home. Mrs Alex Stotfed and Mrs Ray Bouma led a program on “Deess Finishes.” Next meeting set for March 2 at 1 30 pm at Mrs Albert Lundgren. lesson titled Home Nursing.
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Fredonia Township
Baseau
Franz Schneuler
Alex Stotfed
Ray Bouma
Albert Lundgren
Bob Lundgren
Le Mars Firm Bids On School Contract But No Let Yet
Seven bids ranged from 248346 to 274478 for the Sidud Center public school general building contract. The Sioux Center News says the bids for proposed changes and additions were rejected Thursday morning. Architect Harold Spitznagel of Sioux Falls was asked to seek cost reductions before re-bidding. Nemmer Brothers of Le Mars bid 248346 for general construction and Nemmer Plumbing Co. bid 22000 for heating and plumbing. Bob's Electric and Plumbing of Remsen submitted 26484.
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Sidud Center public school
Sioux Center News
board of education
Harold Spitznagel
Sioux Falls
Nemmers Brothers of
Le Mar
general construction
Nemmer Plumbing Co
Bob's Electric and Plumbing of
Remsen
New Cars Emit Beech Akron 1953 Chevrolet and More
A list of new cars including 1953 models from Beech Akron and nearby towns features Ford Studebaker Chevrolet and GMC trucks with owners such as Marion Chapman Le Mars Clarence Horton and Elmer Kupfer. Also noted are social alerts of visitors from Sioux City and updates on scarlet fever cases and a funeral in Cherokee for Mrs. Mauer’s aunt.
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Marion Chapman
Le Mars
Ford
Le Mert L. Kelso
Hinton
Studebaker
ea Moore Lumber Co
Clarence Horton
Akron
Chevrolet
H. BD
Vanderham
Harold Schweitzberger
Kingsley
Clarence Hans
Elmer Kupfer
Ted
Venona China
Remsen
Roy Manning
Bob Lundgren
Sioux City
Sandra Lundgren
Dennis Lundgren
Robert Mauer
Cherokee
Fullbright Envoy To Bavaria From Colorado University
Camilla Jewell Fullbright is named envoy to Bavaria under the Fullbright program. One of five Colorado students chosen to study in Erlangen and Nurnberg area, she will study German language literature drama history and music from November 1953 to July 1954 with all expenses paid. Hosts are German students at Colorado University. students will return with slides and films and address student groups.
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Jewell
Camilla
University of Colorado
Europe
Fullbright
Mina Jewell sillco
University of Erlangen
Ravada
Nurnberg
Miss Jewell
Mix Jewell
Colorado U
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New York City
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Fredonia Farm Bureau
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Hartlex
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