Children Welcome Navy Father After Korea Duty
Local society notices detail births and family visits as Milton Stribley, a Navy serviceman on his third Korea voyage, arrives in California to meet his newborn daughter born March 10. Other items list hospital stays, birthday trips, Shrine Circus outings, and various family visits around Merrill and Le Mars, with names including Berg, Honnell, Stribley, Singer, and Wimp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neider
California
Korea
Milton
L. E. Stribley
Minnie Benson
Siony City
Charles Honnell
Christine
Charles
Clearfield
Robert Berg
Berg
Merrill
Honnold
Ld Mariensu
St. Vincent's Hospital
Elmer Buettger
J. E. Stetchley
Montevides
Minn
Ohe
George Mantgemen
Gary
Ames
J. FF. Kissinger
Bridges Club
Misch
Nick Singer
Mas. Reeves
Dorothy
Jam
Mogvin Singer
le Marse
Barks Staser
Nich Singer
Floyd Powell
Sioux Cit Auditorium
Abs
Hps Simonsen
St John's
Massionary Society
le Mars
Melbourne church honors pastor with tribute ceremony
The Melbourne congregation presented Pastor Rev Charles Henry with a tribute. The Rome-Two Choir met at Dwight Spies home on Thursday evening. The Melbourne F were Bust in the Loten Bates home on Monday evening. Election of officers was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Charles Henry
Dwight Spies
Loten Bates
No 1 Fire Hazard Cigarettes and Matches Warn of Fires
A reader warns about cigarette and match hazards, urging fire safety. Practical tips stress keeping a fire extinguisher handy and never smoking in bed, highlighting how small acts ignite large fires and keep firefighters busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astetr
Safe cigarette disposal and room check tips
When emptying ash trays ensure every cigarette butt is out, possibly dampening the butts. Do not throw away lit matches. hold briefly then place in an ash tray. Inspect living room before bed or going out to confirm no burning cigarette butts remain under cushions or on tables.
First Train Wreck In U S History Reported
The first American train wreck is recorded on November 1, 1883, when a car derailed between Spotswood and Hightown on a Philadelphia bound train. Twelve passengers were injured, including Captain Vanderbilt and John Quincy Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aale
Spotswood
Hightown
Philadelphia
Vanderbilt
John Quincy Adams
First graders celebrate twins birthday at school
Janie and Billie Denner shared a joint birthday on Sunday, March 20, and were treated to birthday cakes served by Mrs. Denner on Friday afternoon. The twins are seven years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie
Billie Denner
Pantry Sale by Ladies Auxiliary Planned for March 27
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a pantry sale on March 27 at Jones Grocery Plan to shop here for sour Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Jones
Circle F hostess at Mrs Wolker’s Wednesday tea
WSCS Circle F will meet at Mrs Lou Wolker’s home Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ernest Feels assisting. Circle WU plans a Wednesday afternoon gathering in the church basement with hosts Mrs Ira Johns and Mrs ALC Krapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Wolker
Circle F
Ernest Feels
Circle WU
Ira Johns
Alc. Krapp
Cancer Drive Meeting At Methodist Church
Mr Ed Willer of Akron and Esther Johnson of Jefferson attended a local workers meeting for the forthcoming cancer drive on Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church. Mrs Powell is the chairman organizing the campaign which will start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Willer
Akron
Esther Johnson
Jefferson
Methodist Church
Powell
Senior Class Play Girls Are Better Than Ever
The Senior Class presents a play titled Girls Are Better Than Ever on Friday in the school auditorium. The cast includes Fuller Haight, Lou Dell Kluver, Sophie Madison, Audrey Bolte, Lola Hookweeds, Janice Ruedy, Barnaby Blore, Edwin Erpetding, Cora Blore, Verda Tullis, Glenda Vanderloo, Carole Marienau, and Ray Rush with others listed in the NCAT paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller Haight
Lou Dell Kluver
Sophie Madison
Audrey Bolte
Lola _ Hookweeds
Mise Beverley Junearis Carteroo
Janice Ruedy Barnaby Blore
Edwin Erpetding
Cora Blore Verda Tullis
Glenda Vanderloo
Carole Marienau Carning
Benefit Concert at Mersill High School Auditorium
School children canvassed homes in a campaign to sell tickets for a benefit concert at Merrill High School auditorium on Wednesday night March 24 at 8. East High Concert Band of Stour City conducted by Da Curtis will perform. Proceeds go to Merrill Music Department after expenses. Admission 50 cents adults 35 cents students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersill High School
East High
Stour City
da Curtis
Eastwidh
Merrill Music Department
Merrill City Council Proceedings March 1954
Merrill March 1954 council session at City building with Mayor Todd presiding. Minutes approved. Beer permit for Midway Cafe presented by Eddie Marienau and Orville Lehmann partners. approved to grant April 1 1953. Cigarette license approved. Bills listed for payment including salaries and services. Brunstedt, Easton, Petersen investigated north boundary at dump. Meeting adjourned. E L Wilton, Clerk. Frank Bodd, Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Todd
Eddie Marienau
Oville Lehmann
Mid“way Cafe
Othertime Parkes
Bown
Art Jung
Fae
Yrometer
Malye
Wilton
Schmid Service
Labor Globe-Post
Ui + Fund Pub
Serv
Cleeni- SM
Bakers
Brunstedt
Bronstedt
Easton
Petersen
E. L. Wilton
Frank Bodd
Goose migration sights over Coune in March vicinity
On Sunday night 94S marked the arrival of spring and on Saturday morning about one thousand geese were reported in the Coune vicinity on their northward flight. The event captures a seasonal shift as birds head northward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coune
Satuday
Plsmoth County Women’s Federation Club Convention Plans
Plsmoth County Federation Clubs announce a convention to be held in Mertsh on Thursday. Merch plans are prepared, and organizers expect cooperation from the weather, aiming for smooth proceedings despite imperfect conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plsmoth
Federator Clubs
Mertsh
Merch
Business Changes at Merritt Recreation Parlor
Mike Turnis bought the Merritt Recreation Parlor from Jack Mattay and will take possession on March 1. He will continue operating Mike's Cafe for the present. The notice indicates Mr Shithe accepted a position with The Hoffmann Electro Co. at the Mats. bd Marienau gt. and Oisille plans to open The Mil-Was Cafe after April ll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Turnis
Merritt Recreation
Jack Mattay
Lock Posession
Mounds
Mar
Mike
Shithe
Hoffman Btectis Co
Mats
Marienau Gt
Oisille
Apiuil Ll
Brownies Cook At Warren Hauff Home After School
The Brownies Troop met Wednesday after school at the Warren Hauff home to make Quickie Mucurations under the supervision of Mrs. Hauff and Mrs. Weinhreimer. The girls enjoyed the baking and a lunch of the cookies they baked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hauff
Thar
Hauff
Weinhreimer
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Waspatl
LE Mars Globe-Post
Merrill Record
Eldon Lake
Herschel Berner
Terry
Hawarden
Good Morning
Bene
Lankage
Clinton Ott
Ushel
Rasy
Mess Seed & Feed LE Mars
Toa
Remsen
James P. Kelley
First National Building
David Bradley
Cor
Allis Chalmers
Imperial Grain
Ment
J. D
Broadcast
New Endgate
International
Joe Goebel
DIAL
le Mars Livestock Sales Co
Bonnie Easton
Russell Simonsen
Gary Stribley
Francis Baker
Allon Ruedy
Proc Harris
Jens Peter Jan
Leland Spies
C. C. Hauff
Albert Lang
Ray Vermilyen
J. F. Kissinger
Peterson
J. G. Brinkman
Robert and
Wesley
Robert Baker
Shrine Circus
Ed Martenau
Old Lutheran Church
FL Od. Wimp
Mary Christine Honnold
Maury Jo Kissinger
Jac
Kay
Jan Weinheimer
Wimp
Charles Honald
Ray Weinheiner
Ecb
Blue Ribbon Club
al Brink
Jean Koenig
Jacob G. Koenig
WSCS
Hawarden Cement Block & Tile Company
Hawarden, Iowa
Merill High School
Council Proceedings
Sonja Henie Tin
Paex
Lad Inci
Met
Kowa
Aldrin
Orban's Feed Store
Sam Orban
Doors East Sheehan's
Mike Grosenheider
Mathieson
Wwe
Ammo-Phos
Wathieson
Carnation Milk
Eton Frozen Peas
Florida
U. S. NO
Pontiac
Skag Ose
M Stores
del Monte Finer Foods” Newspaper
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