Bricklayers Stop Work On New Albertson Plant
Bricklayers employed by Nemmers Construction Co. at the Albertson plant failed to report for Tuesday work, signaling a possible strike. No demands were cited. Steel and other tasks continued. no picket line formed. The LeMars Chamber of Commerce and LDC rejected a Law and Order pledge, leaving no policy to handle future union pickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemmers Construction Co
Albertson
ction of steel
LeMars Chamber of Commerce
LDC
Law & Order
Car Victim Taken To Sioux City Hospital
Mrs. Carlos Moffatt, seriously hurt in a head-on crash on Highway 75 south of LeMars, was moved from Sacred Heart to St. Joseph's in Sioux City. Her husband, the other driver, died at the scene. a funeral service was held at Crescent Park Methodist Church in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos “Chee Chee” Moffat
highway 75
LeMars
Crescent Park Methodist church
Sioux City
Graceland Park cemetery
Anderson
Moffatt
Club Debonair
Vernon Blauc
Blauc
Telephone Workers Vote on Union
Employees of the Central Telephone Co have received ballots to mail to the National Labor Relations Board to decide union membership. Rasmus could not be reached for comment. Voters declined to say how they are voting amid subscriber questions on potential rate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Telephone Co
National Labor Relation Board
telephone workers’ union
Ko. Rasmus
mintager
antons
Soo Tar
St Matthew's Lutheran marks golden jubilee day
Over 400 attend St Matthew's Lutheran Church Golden Jubilee celebrations with sermons by Rev. Luther A L Meyer and Rev. John A Pannnkuk. Cantata by Aug ustana Academy soprano and Canton SD quartet. noon meal served by ladies. Visitors include pastors ArnokEZenk Brunsville PeBirs VP Senst Merrill and H Prieh.
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endey othe
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
spee
Luther AL Meyer
othe
John A. Pannnkuk
St. Peters Lutheran
Garnaville
Java
abso
J. Dirks
Akron Rural
Gary
Dirks
sophmore girls
Augustana Lutheran Academy
Canton
South Dakota
Punntkuk
Gia
iedias
ArnokE — Zenk
Brunsville
Po Buses
PeMirs
Senst, Merrill
Rar FE. Dirks
H. Prieh
Sieux Center
St Raphael's Mother Daughter Banquet Featured Speaker
The St Raphael's circle of St James hosts a mother daughter banquet on Wednesday May 16 at St James Parish hall. Guest speaker Edith K Webster of Sioux City will discuss Three on a Doorstep with Rev Paul Bruening as master of ceremonies. The program includes mother recognitions a Judy Gallas tap dance and accordion solos by Father Bruening. General chairman Mrs M C Buckley with assistants Mrs Luvern Varendors Mrs Frank Luken Mrs Dale Zimmerman and Mrs Ed Sullivan handle food dining room and decorations. Tickets available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Parish hall
St.Raphael’s circle of
St. James
Edith K. Webster
Sioux City
stopic
Paul Bruening
Judy Gallas
Father Bruening
M. C. Buckley
Luvern Varendors
Frank Luken
Dale Zimmerman
Ed. Sullivan
Boy Pleads Guilty To Joyride Without Tag Lic
Jerry Olson a 13 year old of Sioux City formerly Le Mars pleaded guilty before Municipal Judge Berry J Sisk to driving without an operator license. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 50 hours community service under municipal supervision. Charges may be filed in juvenile court. Olson drove a Mercury to Le Mars for service and the second car belonged to George Pasak now in Sioux City formerly of Le Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Olson
Sioux City
Le Mars
Berry J. Sisk
Jto
Olsen
cura Mercury
LeMars
George Pasak
Lioux City
Gang Fight Not Materialize At Park Rally
The Globe-Post faced criticism for covering up a supposed gang fight involving 19 high school age boys at New Deal park. No arrests were made. police found only civil damages and trespassing issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Globe-Post
Le Mars
New Deal park
pickerout
arti
Ray
Lea Groetken
Win
Sturges
Memorial for Mike Goetzinger and Mike Grodvir
Mike Goetzinger and Mike Grodvir formerly of overs passed. He was a patient at Veterans hospital. Funeral services are planned for May 1 at Ryresside. Fish Funeral Home in Remsen has arrangements. Funeral details are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Grodvir
Pilal
Ryresside
Fish funeral home
Remsen
Founding Members Recalled at Congregation Anniversary
The history of the congregation highlighted eight charter members and present acemhc family, led by Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Diadwies, along with Mrs. Willian Bondi. Tears and greeting letters from Mrs. Langhory and Mrs. Fre Meske were read. Founders Langholz and Rev. Meske’s daughter attended with Pastor Donald Schmidt. After the service, attendees enjoyed a lunch hosted by the ladies of the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
acemhc
Mfr
Gerd Diadwies
Willian Bondi
Langhory
Fre Meske
Langholz
Aitimaount
French Antitax Rally Halts Tax Seizure in Saint-Fons
A hundred followers of Pierre Poujade's anti tax movement swarmed a boiler workshop in Saint-Fons on Monday and prevented a government agent from seizing the property to collect back taxes. Fifty cars clogged village streets and blocked a mover's van from approaching. The agent abandoned the seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Pierre Poujade
Saint-Fons
Lions Celebrate 35th Anniversary in LeMars May 17 1956
LeMars Lions club marks its 35th anniversary with a May 17 dinner at 6 30 p m at the country club followed by an evening polo. Music by Mrs Cora Crain and Westar quartet with Mrs A M Forsberg. The highlight is a talk by Clarence L Sturm international director. Active charter members include R Bowers Dr W Downing Dr R J Joynt and C Miller. Current officers list A M Forsber president Gordon Mennen secretary treasurer Frank Landreth. Directors include Rev Ransom Wade Woodke Jim Bowers Weston Karr and J Chicoine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars Lions club
Cora Crain
Westar quartet
A. M. Forsberg
Clarence L. Sturm
Manawa
Wisconsin
A. Sturm and sons
Lutheran church
R. Bowers
W. Downing
R. J. Joynt
C. Miller
L. E. Mauer
A.M. Forsber
Gordon Mennen
Frank Landreth
Rev. Ransom
Wade Woodke
Jim Bowers
Weston Karr
J. Chicoine
Le Martians to Attend Tuipenfeest in Le Mars
Le Mars hosts a festival preview as Le Martians join Orange City’s 16th Tulip Festival events. Klompen dancers, Queen Shirlee Vogelaar and attendants arrive Saturday May 12 at 3:43 p.m. The program precedes May 17–19 festival weekend with Golden’s Combo talent show May 16 and parades featuring Le Mars Central High and Morn Geblen High School bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City
Le Mars
Klompen
Orange WCitwans
Shirlee Vogelaar
George
Jaycee Blaemendaal
Glenda Rens
Janice Bomgasrs
Arlon Korver
Myrena Harberts
Worthington
Thelma Jounstra
Rock Valley
Golden
Le Mars Central High School
Finus
Mirs Geblen High School
St James Youth Club Evening Of Entertainment
The St James Youth Club hosted a May activity at the Withur Kurth farm with about seventy members and invited friends. After a softball game and other games, a campfire, a Weiner roast and marshmallow roast followed by singing and dancing. Chaperones included Mrs Pant Briening and Reverend Stames Chur, with Mr Wilbur Kurth and Maurice Harms handling transportation and Mrs Lchitte Schity baking cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St James
Withur Kurth
suni
Pather Poth i
pastoreof Stames
Mian
Kevin Schitty
Wilbur Kurth
Joe Kurth
Maurice Harms
aso
Lchitte
Ma. Schity
Sup
Porher Pant Briening
Anton Fleas and Lee Mots Obituary Notice in LeMars
Anton Hean Anton Buc Fleas veteran Lee Mots businessman proprietor of Hean's Electric in LeMars died at home today age oars Wiltgen Duedtke funeral home handles arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton
Buc) Fleas
Lee Mots
Hean’s Electric
LeMars
Wiltgen-Duedtke funeral home
JoAnn Jordahl Named Mortar Board Member at USD Swingout
Miss Jo Ann Jordahl daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenmar Jordahl of Marcus was tapped as a Mortar Board member at the University of South Dakota Swingout ceremony on May 1 1956. She joins nine new members with criteria including scholarship leadership and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Jordahl
Kenmar Jordahl
Marcus
Mortar Board
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
JoAnn
Phi Omega
Jordahl
Union Consolidated high school
LeMars
the
University
4 H Members May Earn Purebred Beef Heifers
Plymouth County 4 H leaders plan to award three purebred beef heifers a Hereford Angus and Shorthorn to top 4 H members judged on overall club record beef interest and intent to establish a beef herd. Harlan Stratton of LeMars announced the plan with the Iowa State Fair board and Creed associations presenting the heifers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Stratton
LeMars
Creed
Iowa State Fair board
Stratton
dois
Plymouth County
Iowa Beef Producer's Association
otherows
Mary Kobbermann Funeral Rites Held in Sioux City
Funeral services for Miss Mary Kobbermann 66 died Tuesday will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Conception Catholic Church Sioux City Rev John Brennan officiating burial in Calvary Cemetery Rosary recited Thursday at Larkin Funeral Home Survivors include three brothers Joseph of FeMirs Frank of Rem Stn and Clein of Salem S D and a sister Mrs Anne Kolker of Ledlars Miss Kobberman born February 31 1990 in LeMars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kobbermann
Tuenrdis
hmmaculae Conception Catholic church
Sioux City
John Brennan
Calvary cemetery
Whursday
Larkin funeral home
Joseph
feMirs
Frank
Remstn
Clein
Salem
So. Dak
amd
Anne Kolker
Ledlars
Miss Kobberman
LeMars
YMro
James Koenig
Plant Cin
Florida
Koenig
J. G. Koenig
Jean Koenig
Don DePree
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
Wilher Dee Pree
Me DePree Theresaeenson
Lowell Benson
Jackson
Ralph Schnept
Oyens Catholic church
New Cars Roy March and Local Auto Notes
Fragmented OCR listing automaker names and dealers in LeMars and surrounding towns. Mentions Kingsley Chevrolet Whelan Matos and Akron bord An thony's Suner Service plus Ford Pils Department Store. Tid ium Harold Ebreght appears as a stray name in theLeMiurs area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy March
Kingsley
Chevrolet
Whelan Matos
Plymouth
Mag Thorsen
Akron
Anthony’s
Suner Service
LeMars
Mita
Free plane tours highlight county conservation vote
Citizens may ride one of four plane excursions from the college airport on June 27 to view conservation areas from the air. Fares are nominal. At the airport start, farmers and landowners can vote for a new conservation commissioner as Frank Lauter’s term nears expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
college
Toa. om. o
Frank Lauters
New Plant Prospect Footing in Le Mars
A prospective eastern chemical firm scouts Le Mars for a new plant amid soy and corn cob byproduct plastics. The site would be 200 by 300 feet with about 75 workers. Spencer Estherville and Shekton were eliminated. Le Mars remains in contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Spencer Estherville
Shekton
LeMans
Winls
Ro Rogers
Rogers
Gehlen Wins Quad Meet At Local High School
Gehlen high school secured victory in the first quad track meet held Monday in Orange City. Scoring details list top marks across events such as shot put, discus, pole vault, high jump, hurdles, sprints, distance runs, and relays with athletes including Sieverding, Meyers, and Eischen among the leading performers. Community social notes mention visitors to the area, funeral attendance, and family happenings surrounding local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehlen high school
George
Dunen
Meyers
Fritz
C. Messerole
Duver
Q. C
Eischen
Sheehan & Dreckman
Ricker
M. Browd
Sieverding
Deveest
O. C
Spetler
Kurth
Masuen
Messerole
Kabes
D. C
Hoffmann
Kraan
Traufler
Van Ommicran
Reno
Gehlen
Orange City
Engel
Lorber
Kobes
Fraufler
Waters
Gyan
Marcus
Clarkson
Devries
Wendell Begg to Preach at Calvary Church
The Rev. Wendell Begg will be guest preacher at Calvary church Sunday morning. Begg, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Begg of LeMars, was among nine young men ordained at the Evangelical United Brethren Conference in Waterloo Iowa. The article notes assignments for several area churches and mentions a forthcoming sacred concert by the Westmar College Quartette at Calvary Church on May 13. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Begg
Calvary church
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Fires Church
Waterloo
Iowa
Wendell
Charles Begg
LeMurs
Waterloo First Church
K. L Clawson
LeMars
FE. Paters
Stanton
Lloyd Musser
Adaville
Ray Thompson
Washta
Fred Richardson
Melbourne
Rus Bjork
Kentucky
Evangelical United Brew rer
Wendell Begs
United Brethren Church
Charlow
Westmar College Quartette
Cybury church
Get-a-vote contest prizes announced by Plymouth County Farm Bureau
Plymouth County Farm Bureau board voted to award five dollars to two students and two dollars to two others in the Get Out the Vote Contest open to all school aged youth. Winners from nine districts receive travel money to Des Moines for the 1957 Legislature. Deadline May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County Farm Bureau board
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
LeMars
LeMars Water Supply Faces Growth Limits From Scarcity
A nationwide water survey highlights Le Mars with a population of around 5,900 and a daily use near 1 million gallons. The city’s 2.11 million gallon daily capacity reflects needed underground source development, mains and pumping upgrades, and storage reservoirs to sustain expected growth amid drought fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Le Mars
United States
U. S. Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare
Le Murs
Scout Court of Honor for Troop 185 at Clark School
Scout Court of Honor of Troop 185 sponsored by Walmer Post 241 held at 8 00 p m May 8 1956 at Clark School. Opening by Scoutmaster William Hamman and welcome by Carl Schelin. Officers listed include Leo Flaherty institutional representative Bob Kass and Clyde Coppock Fritz Hall Eldon Lennox and others. First Class awards went to Joe Galfe Dave Rollinger Glenn Hammiun Jim Roddy and others. Fritz Hall addressed the group and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmer
Clark School
William Hamman
Carl Schelin
Leo Flaherty
Web Lorenzen
Gordon Tentinger
Bob Kass
Clyde Coppock
Fritz Hall
Eldon Lennox
Joe Galfe
Chiss
Dave Rollinger
Glenn Hammiun
Jim Roddy
Ken Fox
Jim Lampe
Karry Peterson
Richard Becker
Charles Kass
Darrell Coppeck
Mike Rollin
Goodwill Drive Returns to LeMurs for Spring Cleanout
Goodwill Industries runs its goodwill drive in LeMurs on Tuesday during spring cleaning time. The event offers residents a chance to donate clothing and furniture while supporting handicapped workers in Sioux City. Pickup at your door is available by calling 615 331 RO 162 or 430-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloodwill Industries
LeMurs
Goodwill
Sioux City
Community effort redeems three hundred acres in four hours
In the Past Week, neighbors and relatives joined a farm work drive across Lineal township to plow and tidy land. A committee including Ber Mueche and Rev. I. dfendemann organized the effort, visiting farms of Krause, Reuse Cech bane, and others. Participants listed include Muscles, Roy Jucker, Mike Robinson, Dale Reisdlizer, Kale Reichner, Merlin Po ming, and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lineal
Trhey
Phoy Heimenriner
Georg Held
dfendemann
Anta Krause
Righid
Unclear Names Gather At Community Event In Roanoke Area
A long, fragmented list of local residents and attendees appears from a community notice in Roanoke area records. The text names many individuals and families such as Schoenrock, Muecke, Binneboese, and Kounskel among others, with a final note apologizing for a misspelt name.
Globe Post Enlarging Building to Accommodate Equipment
The Globe Post plans expansion to house more equipment and invites readers to buy page ads to help fund the project. The piece notes recurring weather and farming anecdotes from Wallace's Farm and includes a string of light domestic quips about daily life and social currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Post
Under Doctor's Care In Omaha And Sioux City News
Mrs. Ed Detloff returned from California with her husband to Omaha, was taken to Lutheran hospital in Sioux City by Luken's ambulance after illness. Births reported at St. Vincent's Sioux City with May 7 baby girl and other hospital admissions since May 3. Local patients listed: Kunath, Ludwig, Hinton. Earnest, Le Mars. Will and Donner families. multiple Le Mars and Marcus residents. Weekend travel and visits noted for local families including Dr. Miller's Kentucky trip and Mrs. Brightman's Omaha visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Detloff
California
Omaha
Sacred Heart hospital
Charles Kunath
Le Murs
Bradley Ludwig
Hinton
Ted Schmitt
Kingsley
Patricia Earnest
John Will
August Hauck
Remsen
Elmer Donner
Marcus
Lawrence Kass
Raymond Bros
Carl Petersen
Genevieve Moffatt
Siouxnty
RooL
Clark
Hubert Schulte
Sanborn
tow
Vincent Conway
Mrr
John DL Conway
Marie So
Duke
Conway
Marien
Fl OM. Miller
Westar College
Beverly
Kentucky
Red Bird Mission
Miller
Mission school
Brage Brightman
VeMars
DeMars
L. BE. Hubbell
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St. Matthew's
R. P. Schneider
Marilyn
David Striffler
R. J. Striffler
New Baltimore
Michigan
Miss Schneider
Striffler
University of Michigan
People’s church
East Lansing
St. Raphael’s
Bass
Mike Goetzinger
Le Martians
Anton Hean
JoAnn Jordahl
Gehlen au Cherokee
Holy Name
Donald Lockhorst
Deanna Cain
amd Mies Wilbur Cain
Hawarden
Lockhorst
stretcn
Lawrence Rink
Jefferson
rho O'Brien
Earl O'Brien
Sanuel Chinmujauha
Scout Court of Honor
tr en ea ey
Walter Flartaasa
bavereich Kellyt
Bert Hacusen
Clifton Kighadsen
Gafea
Cremree Roserikel
Watkter
Reseamerkel Parl fockhorn
Wiaren
Sehriehberthas Dyachtg amd
Meltost Peistson
Junior Kuwe
Phton Lamebal
Witter dog
Chris Laat
Cecil bang
Cecil bang, Phuard Pag. Jon ht badge Masnaad Daa
Wiel vin Pablwig
Clarence Kemiboke
Hare re Lembeke
Wesley
Roerked
Roanoke
Daase Hernsariner
Raber Heamichner
Pleo Heine
doeker
Martin ddekker
Teany mimes
nica
ery
Bloyd Casper
Ernest Meemner
Hen Muecke
Martin Muecke
Kenneth Muecke
Karl Muecke
David Muecke
Merlin Muecke
Richnd Kruse
Ann Krause
Dale Kies
Ouis Lang
Donald Lane
Hentenminn
Part Schoenrock
Walter Schock
Vitor Svhoenrack
bitch Heinsartner
Dnihe
Raw Richardson
Miaian DeReady
Ralph Blankenburg
George Held
Ralph ticker
Trayal Kounkel
Walter Konkel
Eklon Kounkel
Thee
Porsch
Albert Porsche BAL pachule
Clyde Wetrasky
Dwight Saunders
Eg Bollmeyer
1ay Ladenthin
Darwin Herrigan
Darell Roepke
Henry Roepke
Wallace
lew
Vernon Blaue
Sharon Hagey
Mare US
Ed Hinspeter
Paul Stoos
Arnold Schmid
Merr Isaac Goin
Ireton
Mars
itt
Evi Grauer
Mareus
Paul Ulesch
Albert
Mart
Steven Peleo
Mer llaurice
Kate Oeffner
Paullina
KORN TO
Bonakl Mars
Robe
Le Roy Mars
Eric Cicus
Mile
Lautis Le Mars
Tony Mars
Jacking
Jd Wi E. Johnson
rt Cox
Lechneider
Le Kellen
Leaman
Miaure Ireff
Alton
Potichuum
Hermes
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