Reunion of Catholic Women delegates at St Dom ins convent
Three delegates to the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women visited Mother Mary Frances at St Dom ins convent in Lyerett Washington. The group included Ray Downing Seattle Ethel Hannan Tacoma and Imma Hausman Scale among others connected to Le Mars and nearby towns through family ties and former occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Dominic’s convent
Lyerett
Wash
Archdicesan Council of Catholic Women
Mary Frances
O. P
yeats
Le Marsha
kit iought
Mn Ray Downing
Viola Seller
Seattle
James Cran
Ethel Hannan
Tacoma
Frances
Angeline Miller
William
Copps
Imma Hausman
Scale
Everett Washington
Mark Boller
T. coma, Wash
Cece Hannan
Le Man
Eagan
Frank
Le Siars
Court action over Cook and Branch estates disputes
Elizabeth Irene Mordoff claims a share of the Cook estate as an adopted daughter, though no formal adoption exists. Administrators and heirs contest her right, alleging lack of consideration fraud and revocation of any assignment. The case, with multiple resistances from Harold Mintie Charlotte and Elka Cook Blatgerste, proceeds through probate records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Irene Mordoff
ute
J. A Cook
Mr. Mordoff
Mr. Cook
Joe Cook
Ms. Cook
thas
Pour
Harold Cook
Mintie Cook
Charlotte Dollar
Elka Cook
Cook Estate
Brauch Estate
May 15 Senior Day in Le Mars announced
Jim Dunlap of the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce announced a May 15 Senior Day in Le Mars after meetings with Gehlen and Central high school committees. Plans include electing a King and Queen, honorary officials, and six student council members. A "Bow for a Day" program invites non-elected seniors to learn about business from employers. A senior day dance will follow, with parents invited to the grand ball and King and Queen to be named at intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars Chamber of Commerce
Jim Dunlap
Gehlen
Central high school
Le Mars
Serors
wallabo
Chamber of Commerce
Le Mar
wall
Suit Filed Over Back Pay From Building Cleaning
Art Sewberts fled suit against Paul Branch alleging an oral contract in April 1954 to wash and repair rooms in a Le Mars building for 8000 dollars and a toilet room and two other rooms for 92 dollars total 8092 dollars. Plaintiff claims 257 paid, balance 7835, and seeks judgment of 7200 dollars plus interest and costs after May 4 1954 cleaning work valued at 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
plantiff
bank buikiing
Arm Newberm
Paul Branch
Crop report notes frost damage to Plymouth crops
The extension director reports low and freezing temperatures over the past week damaged Plymouth county crops especially oats and legume seedlings. Growth in gardens and fruit buds is reduced, corn planting is underway, plowing nearly finished, and pastures show good growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
woarhe Pierson
Plymouth counts
Death Notice of Mrs Leo Henkels In Washington DC
Mrs Leo Henkels a former Le Mars resident died suddenly at her Washington DC home aged about 38 Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Washington and burial there Survivors include her husband three children Delores Dorothy and Paul and her mother Mrs Nick Croat of Alton plus other relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Henkels
Le Mars
Washington, DC
Henkels
Clara Croat
Altea
Delores
Dorothy
Mex boned
Washington
Paul
California
Nick Croat
ir Alton
Local Car Dealers List by City Names
New cars listed with owners and locations including John A. Robinson Kingsley Donald Englebrecht Remisen Mrs Wilma Kramer Remsen Charles H. Kramer Remsen Motom Le Mars Harold A. Michaelson Le Mars Frank Stastny Merall Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Robinson
Kingsley
Donald Englebrecht
Remisen
Chevrolet
Wilma Kramer
Remsen
Buick
Charles H. Kramer
Grab Motom
Le Mars
Oldsmobile
Harold A. Michaelson
Ford
Frank Stastny
Merall
Fines levied in Le Mars mayor’s office notes
Fines at the Le Mars mayor’s office last week itemized several motorists: James Lawrence for failing to signal, $15. Edward Jacobe for reckless driving, $10. Earl Head for speeding, $20. Marthemum Strand for stopping at a sign, $7.50. Harold Jupsseo for stopping at a sign, $7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
James Lawrence
Edward Jacobe
Earl Head
Marthemum Strand
Harold Jupsseo
Tight Production Control Ties to Wheat Price Penalty
A Plymouth County ASC official explains that buyers of wheat from producers during 1954 55 must ensure the seller is eligible and presents a marketing card or certificate to avoid the $1.12 per bushel penalty on excess 1954 crop. Intermediaries face deduction rules and penalties if evidence of satisfaction is not shown. A commemorative Memorial Day service is announced for May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Baldes
sirechman
Plymouth County
ASC
Baldes
proucer
Johnsons celebrate 25th wedding anniversary with open house
Mr. and Mrs. Carl F P Johnson observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an Open House at their farm home from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday May. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The couple will host a dance in Brunssville Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl FP. Johnson
thew farm
Mrs. Johnson
Brunssille
Jenks Couple Set 30th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs He F Jenks of Mbar Cus celebrate 30 years of marriage on May 16 with an open house at their home from two to five. Friends are invited to offer congratulations at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He F. Jenks
Mbarcus
Jenks
Crandall Funeral Held for Le Mars Resident 54
Military funeral services for Lester Crandall 54 were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Luken Funeral Home. He died Friday at the residence of Oscar Werdenfeller in Le Mars where he had lived the past 20 years. The American Legion conducted rites with Rev. Frank Patterson officiating and burial at Cas Cemetery. He was born September 27, 1899 in Rock Elm Wisconsin and served in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces in World War I and in World War II. A niece Catherine Crandall of Victoria British Columbia survived. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luken
Lester Crandall
Oscar Werdenfeller
Le Mars
American Legion
Frank Patterson
Cas cemetery
Mr. Crandall
Rock Elm
Wis
Canadian expeditionary forces
Catherine Crandall
Victoria
Britash Columbia
eres
A J Orban
HA. F. Gralupp
Leo Hughes
Oscar
Weienfeller
Howard Faust
Zew
Remsen Couple United in Double Ring Ceremony
Alvira Vaske and Marvin Schware wed at St Marys Catholic church Remsen with Father Leo Harpenau officiating. Attendants were Miss Palle Vaske and Miss Theresa Vaske with Bernard Schnoes and Ronald Rubland as honors. Bride wore white taffeta lace gown and carried white roses. attendants in orchid gowns. Wedding breakfast at the brides’ home and a reception at the Acro Club in Remsen followed by a short honeymoon. They will live on a Merril area farm. she is a St Marys graduate and nurse’s aide, he a St Joseph’s alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys Catholic church
Remsen
Mins
Alvira Vaske
Marvin Schbware
Saurday
ary
Ss.bs
Aloysius Vanke
Remser
Jeo Schware
Mecill
Leo Harpenau
St Marys Schola
Palle Vaske
Theresa Vaske
Bernard Schnoes
Ronald Rubland
Acro Club
im Remsen
Mrs. Washe
St Marys high school
Sacred Heart hospital
St. Joseph's school
Haris Catron Returns Home Amid Tarot Work
Inquiries reveal Haris Catron, a traveling agent, is back home though weary. He spends nearly all his time and energy turning his Tarot on the town's northeast edge. Mm Cannon laments that tres have a wonderful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haris Catron
Treight
Mm Cannon
Free People Orchestrate War Debate In Draft Era
The piece rails against perpetual conscription for men and women, arguing leaders push into wars without public consent. It cites Dulles and the Dulles doctrine, questions Congress approval, warns of debt from endless fights, and denounces international entanglements eroding American freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiehington
United States
Hovsevelt
Truman
Lisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Tom Dewes
New Dealer
Dulles
Indo China
France
England
Congress
menhower
Chal
Nobods
New Elevator Project At Hinton Promises Busy Year
Contracts with Farmers Coop Co of Hinton to build a new elevator aim to support town growth. Construction planned to start in June with wall work finishing in fall. Estimated cost near 1500000 dollars and storage around 220000 bushels. Project complements a new school build and dam transformer work at BLFF Heid Place south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuaners Coop Co
Hinton
moos
isoon
fort Randall
alice
Offerman announces engagement of daughter Joan Offer man
Mrs Joan Offer man of Remsen announces engagement to Sat Robert Chars son of Merc and Mra John Clary of Syracus N Y Nine Insureers at St Joseph Mercy hospital Signa Civ The wedding will take place July 7 at Renren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Offerman
Remsen
Joan Offerman
Robert Chars
Merc
John Clary
Syracus
N.Y
Mas Offerman
St. Joseph Mercy
Signa Civ
Renren
Death of Mrs Hilda Zimmerman in Sioux City region
Mrs Hilda Zimmerman 41, born July 27, 1893 in Milwaukee, died May 1934 at Methodist hospital Sioux City after months of illness. Wife of George Zimmerman of Sioux City, she left a son in Milwaukee, a sister Anita Spies in Hin ton and Ray Kampin in Milwaukee. Funeral Tuesday May 11 at United Brethren Church Mil bourne with burial near Hinton. pallbearers listed. She was a member of the W.S.C.S. Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Zimmerman
7th St
Siowx Caty
Methodist hospital
Sion
Milbourne
Burak
cemeters
Hinton
Luken fuura l
Le Murs
Fred Spies
Mitton Smes
William Spies Oscar Schindsl
Frank Bequin
Williany Brehm
George Zimmerman
Sioux Cay
Anita Spies
Ray Kampin
Ordination Marks Rite At Cathedral Of Epiphany
The Rev. Patrick John Waite was ordained to the holy priesthood by Most Rev. Joseph Mucllr DOD on a Sunday morning at the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City. Attending were relatives from Neate Washington and St. James Minnesota along with out of town kin and friends from San Prana Caldorme Granville and Hawarden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick John Waite
James Leo Waite
Downs Wate
Josph M
DOD
Cathedral of the Epiphany
sious Cay
laws
Mans
Relanes
Mis
Kenneth Chirk ot Neate
Washington
Vane
Res Panik
Prances Durkin
San Buco Califorma
Donald Ware
San Prana
Rob Wang
Caldorme
James O'Meara Hawarden
Mas Waite
Tony Ney
Hawarden
Tate
Waite
Tony Downs
Ed Lavelle
St. James
Minn
Milo Graf
Granville
Norbert Goergen
Granvile
Le Mars Surges With $6.5 Million in Postwar Building
City planning and real estate bodies report over 6.5 million dollars invested in Le Mars since WWII through 1994. 308 new homes valued around 3.3 million, plus substantial school, church, street, and park projects, with Westmar College and public facilities expanding. Homeownership high and rents scarce amid strong demand. A spelling error in a Knights of Columbus notice was noted in the Globe-Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Stucker
City Planning Commission
Le Mars
Westnet College
lautdings
otter
Westmar college
York
thero good
Knights of Columbus
bell
Globe-Post
Ivan Schulz
hase
vin Schulz
Mar Linan Chosen For Eagle Grove Relays Parade
Mar Linan 16, daughter of Mrs Mortun formerly of Meare, selected as contestant for Eagle Grove relays Saturday. She is a sophomore at Eagle Grove High, active in band and glee club, and sings at Sacred Heart Church. Des Moines Junior Chamber will sponsor a convertible car ride for her parade participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Linan
Eagl Grove JuyCees Apot
Miss Dinan
Mortun
Meare
ain Eagle Grove
Misys Ling
Sacred Heart Catholic church
Des Moines
aesconding
Don Rostink
Tagle Grove
Marlin
Margaret Roaink
Pathe Grove faghe
Cinin
mys
Das Moises chamber of commerce
Traan
dofin finn
Maurice
Central 4 girlshook
Dan
Shiela Buckley
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Art Sewberts
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Leo Flaherty
Adj Wasmer
Legionnares
Vaske-Schwarz
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teins
Lucene
Lucile Clarey
Hachespd Rihare| Maz be
Guedwaling
Dora Stone
autro station
Ko S.C
Siam City
Vatedectormel
Lawrence Hecht
John Lofthield
Chicago
SPOM & Omaha teight
Mr. Loftfeld
Omane
Ambo
Montrose
S. D. Wausea Neb
Medel
Lofiifiell
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