06 May 1957
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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1957
Page
1
Mrs. Francis Cowan of Paulina was severely bitten and hospitalized after a raccoon attacked her in a friend's yard. Neighbor Gordon Traver shot the animal, whose head was sent to Ames for rabies testing while Mrs. Cowan received hospital care in Cherokee. The animal weighed about 25 pounds and the head was rushed to Des Moines for examination.
Clyde Coppock of the Gray Company says a Rambler economy test caravan will halt in Le Mars at noon Thursday while traveling from Winnipeg to Monterey Texas. NASCAR officials will record mileage and gasoline use to compare with last year’s 32,009 miles per gallon as prizes are offered for closest mileage guess.
The article notes Baccalaureate services on May 3 and commencement on May 10 at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Sixteen seniors, listed by name, will receive diplomas. Ken Wayman of KTIV will deliver the commencement address. Eighth graders graduate May 10. high school groups provide music. the annual end-of-school picnic is set for May 16. The Junior class hosted a banquet at Arcadia cafe, theme Sawdust, with Doris Campbell honored.
The Madrigal Singers of Morningside College Sioux City under Robert Morrison present a May 9 3 p.m. concert at First Methodist Church Le Mars. The program features Elizabethan madrigals Italian French German pieces plus contemporary songs with Hindemith works and an informal seating setup. An offering will be received. all are invited.
Le Mars FFA members Marvin Cooper and Wendell Kruse earned the Iowa Farmer degree at the Stan F.F.A. Convention in Cedar Rapids, a high state honor for Future Farmers. Both served as chapter officers and highlighted leadership, scholarship, and community service. Cooper reported 891.83 dollars from supervised farming and 3648.19 from other farming activities, with a net worth of 4654.51, while Kruse posted 5159.92 from supervised farming and 820 from other farming activities, net worth 1816.20. Also attending were David Hawkins, Darrel Lancaster, Milford Herman, Eugene Dominick, Roland Detloff, and Carl Kensil.
Hinton defeated Moville 18 to 3 on May 1 and Leeds 3 to 3 in a May 3 game to capture the sectional crown. Dennis Blankenburg struck out 13 in the Leeds win as Hinton overcame an early deficit with two runs in the second and three in the fifth. Walker contributed two hits for Hinton, while Woods and Evans led Leeds with two each.
The First Methodist church in Le Mars started a $120,000 building program with $22,000 in unsolicited pledges at Sunday services. The plan spans five to six years and covers interior rearrangement, a new heating system, rewiring, organ rebuilding, and new classrooms. Campaign teams will visit about 80 member homes to secure more pledges. Architects are Architects Associated of Des Moines and Sioux City.
Abraham Van Steenwyk 74 of Sioux City was listed in fair condition after a Friday crash on Highway 75 near Hinton. His car struck a bridge railing and rolled into a ditch, injuring his jaw and hand. he underwent surgery at Methodist Hospital in Sioux City. Sheriff Scholer and Patrolman Pelin investigated the incident.
Elks club hosted a Wayside Inn fundraiser for the Retarded Children's benefit fund with a barbecued pig and dressing. Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church marks 75th anniversary with a morning service, notes by Dr G O Thompson, and two honors. Church history, dedication date May 8, 1955, and over 1100000 contributed to building program in past three years. The observance ends with a noon congregational dinner.
John Traufler Jr of Sth Ave SE will attend the Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Meat and Convention of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society May 3 to 7 at the Mayfair Hotel Stout City. More than 75 delegates and officers representing about 7100 members will be present with J R Sims A J Yants Shebheville JH national director Paul Abelson Sioux City head consul presiding.
The Marcus News reports another cocker spaniel died from suspected strychnine poisoning, prompting Dr. M R Nehen to warn of a possible series of crimes and urging guardians to supervise children. Authorities ask residents to report any suspicious food or activity to help stop the killings. A nearby 80 acre Remsen farm parcel owned by the Jacob Herbal estate changed hands to Anton Miller.
Senator Joe McCarthy dies at a naval hospital from liver infection amid a sorrowful public response. The piece contrasts genuine American mourning with critics who branded his anti communist crusade as McCarthyism and notes supporters who valued his combat against communists and alleged sympathizers in government.
Mr and Mrs Benj Holigiewe Jr of Remsen mark their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house for friends on Friday May 10 from 2 to 5 PM at their Remsen home.
The item describes muskrat fur dyed to mimic northern searskin called Hudson Seal, mouton treated to resemble Nutria, Coypu, and other furs like beaver and ermine. It notes beaver, raccoon, and mink furs fashioned to imitate genuine species, with cryptic ending about Moupaerakt and lard.
A group of visitors includes Mary Jane Rosebud, Maude Cunningham, Florence Porch, Edna Barns, Nancy Barns, and Mrs. Nelson. Mag Rubida took his son Phillip on a business trip to Sioux Falls last week.
Interviews and look at spring football practice alongside several social events were planned for Iowa high school seniors. Award winners will be announced later this month.
Track meet details list performances by Akron Gehlen J C Cherokee and Gehlen High School. Events include shot put discus pole vault high jump and hurdles with athletes such as Lehmann Sheehan Bartlet Adams and Warburg contributing notable marks. Relays and sprints feature times and placements across 190 yard and 220 yard distances with Akron and Gehlen fielding strong relay squads and individual standouts.
Le Mars shoppers show interest as Mio McCormick announces Grand Opening of McCormick Sales and Tab Center next to the Fool Center. He highlights high quality fabrics including dress tabics and silk for upholstery and expects full stock by week’s end with some stock already arriving.
Brunsville School will hold its Kindergarten Round-Up on Friday May 10 1987 at 2 00 pm at the school. Prospective students and their mothers are asked to attend. Children must have reached five by November 15 1945 to be eligible. A short program and refreshments are planned.
The Meyers of Le Mats and Borchers of Akron wed at Meyer Borchers church in Giant Lowimp. Rev Bernard Nagel officiated at 740 PM on Saturday May 4 1987. A reception for 120 followed in the church parlors as the couple planned to reside in Mars.
A letter column piece explains how the “double billing” method lets distributors dodge costs, with national rates paid by local dealers to inflate profits. It warns advertisers’ and publishers’ ethics, notes warnings from the Iowa Press Bulletin, and stresses rate-card honesty. A later anecdote about a Lithuanian-speaking dog owner and a public complaint on a chef retirement finishes with a disgruntled reader sign-off.
The Globe-Post notes extra space constraints led to shortening some stories and holding others. The piece promotes concise writing and early submission to fit pages. It humorously calls the situation happily normal and urges plain, direct copy.
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