Easter Week Services Across Several Churches in Le Mars
The issue lists Holy Week schedules for M. Joseph's Church Le Mars with Confessions and Mass times on Holy Thursday Good Friday and Easter, plus Easter Vigil and multiple Easter Sunday services. It also covers Grace Lutheran John’s Merrill St. John’s American Lutheran and other local parishes detailing services, eucharist times, confirmations, choir practices, and union services through Easter Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
American Lutl sian Church
L. L. Belk
LL.D
Luther Poagne
Morningside Lath
Sioux City
American Lutheran Church
itisen Land
Kingsley Adopts Dial Phone System on April 16
Kingsley switches to the local dial system in a milestone for the town and Central Telephone branch. The changeover costs about 300000 dollars and affects operators who previously served in Kingsley. Mildred Applegate will transfer to Le Mars, while longtime Kingsley operators remain. Albert Hunter manages the office with Donald Palmer assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley News Times
Central Telephone Company
Kingsey
Kingsleyites
communications
Kingsley
Mildred Applegate
Le Mars
Louise Hoffman
Pauline Bainbridge
Valaria Bolton
Dorothy Shearer
Albert Hunter
Hunter
Donald Palmer
Anna Schweitzberger
No Mail Delivery- Saturdays Causes Post Office Disruption
A partial strike led by Postmaster General Somerfeld halts lobby service and mail delivery on Saturdays due to underfunding. Sioux City subscribers face Saturday delays, with potential route changes to improve timing. Third class mail embargo and higher postage threaten circulars. Local publishers seek new distribution methods while complying with postal rules. The piece notes a Brookings family weekend visit to Dr. and Mrs. Do LL. Landeid esger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerfeld
Globe-Post
Sioux City
Sioua City
Oscar Aspmussen
Assmussen
Akron
Westfield
Merrill
Hinton
Kingsley
Postmaster Generals
Congress
Police Court Case in Dawson Minnesota
Elmer Olson fined 37.50 for stop sign violation in Dawson. Case details noted in mayor's coat records this week at Le Murs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Olson
Dawson
Minnesota
Le Murs
Le Mars Market Offers Variety Produce and Poultry
Market report from Le Mars shows a mix of corn beans and oats available. Suppliers list heavy hens roosters and cream products with medium eggs and large eggs graded under standard. Prices and exact items are partially obscured in the text.
Why We Say Grace Before Eating
The article claims grace began as a ritual to ward off illness from tainted food. It cites savage tribes believing animals had souls in carcasses, calling on gods to prevent revenge by the souls. It traces the custom to the Threalites and Egyptian adoption.
Siding Deal Is Checked By Local Chamber Official
Le Mars Chamber of Commerce secretary W Rogers investigated a siding contract inquiry from a woman who suspected she had overpaid on a siding project by a nonlocal firm. He found the price high for the work, noted post difficulties with the out of town company that FHA blacklisted, but said the signed contract leaves little protection for her. Local lumberman Stanley Post advised homeowners to buy locally for better work and lower cost, as traveling firms push lump sum deals to be discounted by outside banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Stanley Post
Moore Lumber Company
Le Mars
Des Moines
Sioux City
Marriage License Issued in Le Mars for Steen and Fauth
A marriage license was issued this week at the clerk’s office to C. Darryl Steen of Le Mars and Dorothy Fauth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Darryl Steen
Le Mars
Dorothy Fauth
de Mars
New Cars Partick Mulvany Remsen and Nearby Dealers
A notice lists local car dealers and sales contacts in Remsen Le Mars Kingsley Akron and nearby towns. It mentions Harner Chevrolet Cadallic and several names including Robert Wane Doug Hoffman Orsitte Hames Robert Harpenau Herman Borchers and Ford Hansen with dealership notes. The notice also states the business will be closed Thursday Friday and Saturday April 18 19 and 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partick Mulvany
Remsen
Burch
Robert Wane
Le Mars
Ford Hansen
Kingsley
Doug Hoffman
Ford
Orsitte Hames
Chrysler
Robert Harpenau
Herman Borchers
Akron
Harner Chevrolet
Chevrolet
AF. Schultz
Ireton High Students Publish Local Paper After Failure
Ireton school officials propose a student run paper when the town’s weekly publication ceased. Superintendent R C Groom develops an ad sheet for local businesses as a temporary solution while plans for a senior journalism class project are discussed with staff and the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireton High School
Ireton
Treton
R. C. Groom
Engagement announced for Miss Ahrendsen and Mr Keller
Engaged are Miss Ahrendsen of Sioux City and Mr Keller of Denver. Miss Ahrendsen is finishing her junior year at the Methodist School of Nursing in Sioux City. Mr Keller is employed in Denver. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrood
Pew
Car Hits Cow Near Merrill Leaves Driver with Minor Injuries
A 1956 car driven by Bob Solomon of Merrill struck a cow about one mile west of Merrill around 9:30 p m Thursday. Solomon’s car was wrecked but he suffered only a lip cut. The cow was killed. Deputy Jim Meates investigated the accident. Solomon had been severely injured in a prior crash several weeks earlier miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Bob Solomon
Solomon
Jim Meates
Grasshoppers To Be Discussed On KVTN Program
Plymouth County Extension Director announces a mid day broadcast discussing grasshopper biology and pest control. Guest entomologist Dr Gundersen, noted nationwide authority, will join program host Arle A Pierson to explain concerns and preventive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
KVTN
Plymouth County Extension
Arle A Pierson
Haro Chris Gundeson
Iowa State College
Gundersen
Accident report from the city street
A collision injures Mary Beemer driving a 1947 Plymouth and John Hagg in a 1951 Oldsmobile at 4th and Stand Street. Gerald Ravehog, in a 1944 Mercury, struck a curb and broke a telephone pole. Damage and local families listed.
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Mary Beemer
John Hagg
4th Stand Stone
SENO glimtage
south oof
Uh Stoon Cental
Gerald Ravehog
LeMars Barbershoppers Elect New Leaders And Spotlight Concerts
Paull serves as president as LeMars Barbershop Chorus under Dick G Poker performs “Ol’ Songs” to northwest Iowa crowds. The group, featuring Nipcords, Plymouthates, Font-fissimos, and a girl quartet, plans future shows and church appearances. New officers include Paul Poult as President Cam Gaflas as Vice President Bill Pawpatrick as Secretary and DJ Huston as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
northwest
lawes
Dick G Poker
JOU
church & COMAINY
nelons
Ine NIPCORDS
Vion Poult
Cam Gaflas
Bill Pawpatrick
DJ Huston Cuumngiam
Bal Eannians
Bob Haughlade
VO Pas
Ed Pah
90th Birthday Celebration for Mis Hanah Tabor
Mis Hanah Tabor of Mars celebrated her 90th birthday at her home on April 12 with family members in attendance. Daughters Mrs Yale Comber of Tulsa and Mrs Leste Smith of Mars and Mrs Fay Smith of Akron attended, along with one son. thanks extended to the Sunshine Club, neighbors, and friends for cards and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis Hanah Tabor
te Mars uch
Midnight Mass at Kingsley Parish Tonight
Parishioners at St Michaels Kingsley may attend midnight Mass after the vigil service on Holy Saturday night. Father Schumacher noted the schedule and urged attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley
St. Michaels parish
Father Schumacher
Obituary: Felix Schutz of Granville Dies at Home
Felix Schutz a Granville pioneer died at home on Monday April 5 age BS years. Mio Schutz retired real estate man and family member announce funeral services set for Wednesday at St Joseph's church Granville with Rev Nicholas Becker. Fisch funeral home Remsen handles arrangements. Body to be taken to parish hall Granville Tuesday wake that evening. Surveyors include Coomville and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felty Schutz
Granville
Mio Schutz
St Joseph’s church
Nicholas Becker
Fisch
Remsen
Glanville
fis wae
Waiter Reuther Targets Kohler Co in Boycott Push
A labor dispute drive led by a national representative seeks broad support to pressure the Kohler Company. The effort includes organizing 15 regions with full-time reps and distributing boycott materials to unions and contractors while aiming to end 63 workers’ jobs. Continued on 2b.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Rand
Representuinsg
Walter Routh
PON Woota
Steel Fouewal
Xagest & TVSlop Raad
UA Weoomattogal hovnor
Kohler Company
Good Friday Three Hour Service at Calvary Church
Le Mars Ministerial Association sponsors a Good Friday three hour service at Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church on Friday April 1 9 between 12 and 3 pm. Calvary choir directed by Larry Day will sing Dubois seven last words as part of the service. Ruth Crockett will play the organ. Speakers include Rev James Ranom Rev Robert Glidner Rev Bernard Reece Rev Alvern Kinrade Rev Clifford Dean Rev Howard Maxwell and Rev Kenneth Clawson. Attendees may come for any portion. first anthem 12 30 and first message 2 45. No organ music before 12 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars Ministerial Association
Calvary Evangelical United Biethern Church
Calvary choir
Lary Day
Dubois
Ruth Crockett
Le Mar Miniers
James Ranom
Robert Glidner
Bernard Reece
Alvern Kinrade
Clifford Dean
Howard Maxwell
Kenneth Clawson
Confirmation Service At Calvary Church
Public Confirmation Service at Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church on Easter Sunday night at 7 30 features Roger Null Charles Petry Richard Ahrendt Kenneth Treinen John Clawson Gerit Hoorneman Mary Thompson Judy Figg Carol Strathman and Pane ela Parkinson. The group completed two catechetical courses in doctrine and practices of the Christian Church and passed exams for confirmation and church membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Evangelioal United Brehern
Roger Null
Charles Petry
Richard Ahrendt
Keneth Treinen
John Clawson
Georgit Hoorneman
Mary Thompson
Jidy Figg
Carol Strathman
Pane
ela Parkinson
State Highway Department Plans 269 Mile Construction Block
The State Highway Commission announced a set of 04 projects for the April 30 letting. Plymouth County on highway 12 north-westerly into Westfield will receive 7.6 miles of Portland cement pavement. Plymouth and Woodbury counties on highway 12 from US 77 in Sioux City near Pacquette Avenue will have about 1.8 miles of Portland cement pavement and a bridge replaced with a triple pipe culvert.
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blows state highway commission
Pomary
Hsted
Plymouth County
Wesfield
Plymouth
Woodbury
Sioux City
Pacquette Avenue
Westfield
County Baking Contest Set For April 23 At Le Mats Far Grounds
Reminder of the county baking contest scheduled Tuesday April 23 at the girl’s 4-H Building on the Far Grounds in Le Mats. Winners receive trophies for town shop with most entrants, plus door prizes. Demonstrations feature a Deep fryer and Hyrepan led by Ken Tund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mats
Ken Tund
Plimouth
Mass Alice Jean Clark
Home Economics department
Siow
Ciy Schoo
wil
Miss Clarh
Ford Foundation
Sehiphush p
Acong
Clair wall booMgs
Lsteen Brown
Wearmar College
Norman Bathe
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M. Joseph's Church
John’s E & R Church
OL. Strube
Brotherhood
at & pm
Grace Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
Harry H. Meyer
Res R. Schmidt
Iowa
Lutheran Church- Missouri
Jovaker
First Presbyterian Church
J.D. Ransom
Mounds
D. Ransom
Jesus
Union Good
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Chuck
MAYS ferg
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Westmar College Chorus
Witham Sturges
Kes
J. D. Ransom
Merrill-Stanton Esangelica uf Brethern
Merrilh Melebourne
EE Pete
Stanton Youth Fellowship
Buster
Emmaus
Staten Youth Fellowship
Trinity Lutheran Church
Akron, Iowa
Luther A. Meyer
whce
High School Teleus
Fetetio
OMU
Conlin
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
horeh
hatsworth Luther A. Meyer
Union Presbyterian Church
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Weynesday
Bill Johns
Lyle Graff
Phillipines
Christ
Lateran Grant Township
Nagel
Holy Communon Senion
servics
vaugeleal
Breteten Canary Gasaret Le Mars
Kenneth L. Clawson
Pastor Basia
Aprift
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a. i. Busig
AL ould
Ebpen
euter
Mortag
pHON
new INEM
Sulrow agiize
Gianous
Chiss
James Catholic Church
Way of the Cross
John’s
Merrill tuenkis
Adan
Cone
Laturdas
servce
The badies Society
J. M. Rohde
FREL METHODIST CHURCH
Clffad
Pasion
Sumiay School
Aly
Wessolight
Willis, Fox
Brookings , D
Don Fox
Huron, Di
Do LL. Lande ides ger
ANS
Sra P
Fire Town
Bernard Wile
Lake City
lowe
Willy
Charles Broxhe
Gordon Brodie
fanny
Marni, Iowa
Paull
Barbershoppers President
Felix Schutz
Waiter Reuther
Kohler
luman Svents
Coral
Reman
teecath
Plymouth coun
Stow Cry
Northwest Iowa
Phimenth
Calvary Church
State Highway Department
MUNICH
San Grangee
Grace
Cand Avenue
Quange City
lew
Moil
Fort Ripley
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