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Newspaper

Le Mars Globe Post

Location

Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1954

Page

8

Sioux & Plymouth Counties Pilot In Watershed Project

Sioux and Plymouth counties launch a five year watershed pilot to pursue 100 percent on the land conservation for soil and water while aiding flood prevention. Extension specialist Joe Clarey will assist farmers. Henry Reinders of Orange City praises contouring and terraces for conservation farming.

Floyd Valley Plymouth Creek Plymouth County Nassau Sioux County Joe Clarey Henry — Reinders Orange City Mr. Reinders Cotting Congress Upper Soil Conservation Service Floyd’ Tives Erracey Flosd C Murs Frank Lauters Soil Conservation District Stanley Mohning George Bindner Floyd Valley Watershed Association Nusuiu Carnes Conserva

Kelley To Europe On Short Combined Trip

James P. Kelley left by train for New York Saturday and began the Atlantic crossing by plane this morning. He will visit Germany Holland Belgium France England and Ireland on a combined business and pleasure trip that he says will be brief.

James P. Kelley New York Atlantic Germany Holland Belgium France England Ireland

Thunhorst L E longtime Plymouth county resident dies at 65

L E Thunhorst 65 longtime Plymouth county resident dies at Ions City hospital May 14 1954 after heart ailment. Born July 24 1888 at Harvel Hingis he married Alvina Schuldt April 28 1910 Hawarden and lived in Plymouth county. Funeral Tuesday 2 p m at St John s American Lutheran Let Mars with Rev L L Belk officiating. Burial Craig Cemetery under Mauer Funeral home. Survived by wife two sons Kenneth St Paul and Robert Worthington one daughter Lucille Jobmon Brunsville mother Johanna Thunhart Harvel Hingis three sisters Nora Harbert Harvel Edna Schoen Alton Rose Harbert Morrisonville IL and seven grandchildren. A brother Walter Morrison also survived. predeceased by father and a sister.

L. E. Thunhorst Plymouth County Ions City Hospital Thunhorst Louis Edwin Thunhorst Harvel Hingis Johanna ‘Thunhart Alvina Schuldt Hawarden St. John’s American Lutheran Church Let Mars Rev. L. L. Belk Craig Cemetry Mauer Cugeral Alvina William Lucille) Jobmon Brunsville Kenneth St Paul Robert Worthington Minnesota Jonaana Thunhost Harry Nora) Harbert Herman Edna) Schoen Alton Walter Harbert Rose Morreonville

Le Mars Wins Track Meet At District Gathering

Humboldt Eagle Grove Cherokee Le Mars results list winners and placers from the Le Mars meet. Notable performances include Don McDougall winning high jump and mile relay, Jerry Becker placing in sprints, and Le Mars securing several relay titles with Gunther Cass Paterson and others. District meeting at Eagles Lodge in Le Mars on Sunday invites members and spouses.

LE Mary Bealey Humboldt Eagle Grove Cherokee Asgons le Mars Dave Petry Jerry Becker Dan Buckley Don McDougall Larry Farmer Jim Price Gilbert Cass Dave Gunther Johnt Boyd Harold Pouhuma Jim Mason Gene Roth Tom Shepherd Jim Madsen Harold Posthuma Gerald Chapman Eagles Lodge

Fertilizer Fraud Case In Sioux City Man Charged

C. A. Soelberg of Sioux City faced charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He appeared in D. C. Lenihan's Justice of the Peace court for a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the Grand Jury on a $2500 bond. County Attorney Morse Heoorne man said Soelberg claimed to sell fertilizer but customers allege defrauding them.

C. A. Soelberg Sioux City D. C David Lawrence Geneva United States Eisenhower Indo-China Ebenhower Senate Joe Stalin Europe Truman Uwo Harry Deater White Ghrem Coure

Barnes Brothers Rodeo Set for Cherokee Three Day Event

Bob Barnes and sister Mary plan a three day rodeo in Cherokee on May 29 30 and 31 at Natural Arena north of town. National champions and a noted clown join the expanded program with calf roping bareback riding saddle bronc and steer wrestling. Attendance last year topped 42000 and organizers expect thousands more. opening parade Saturday crosses through the business district with a square dance to follow at Wilson school and music by Luthers.

Bob Barnes Cherokee Karte Mary Wilson School Lutehels

Bomgaars Receives Silver Beaver Award in Le Mars

Le Mars man Ane J. Bomgaars earned the Silver Beaver for distinguished service to scouting at the Prairie Gold Area Council dinner in Fort Dodge. Others honored included Joseph Kramer and Nel y Newendorp with training awards, and Carl Schelin, with district posts.

le Mars Ane J. Bomgaars Bernood Ues Giner le Mars Scoul Joseph Reamer Avis Warrior Hotel Cor Omiajor Traction Bomgaars Noty le Mais Tincheen Wesley Banlet Aigona Theodgie Murphy Tun Grove Perm Scouts Harvey N. Kinckhohn de le Murs Frame Cight Area Council Elf Silver Beaver New York Lifes Insurance Company Bomguars Hospers Valley Forge Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Red Cross Police Next Ahic Board of Education Bomgaiars i Boyhood South Harry Cannon Harvey N. Kluckhohn Jute C. We Pats Fort Dodge Joseph Kruner Nely Newendorp Carl Schelin Scout Feader Kramer Aron le Macs Newendorp Abstrict Flow Valley Plymouth Sion Schelin Floyd Valley Harvey Kluckbohn Evscative Prairie Gold Area Council Nels Newendorp

Fire Chief Warns Against Cleaning Clothes With Gasoline

Fire Chief Don Dambrink urged caution in cleaning clothes with gasoline. He advised moving the work outdoors for safety and emphasized that open flames and gasoline vapors pose serious danger in homes.

Don Dambrink

Le Mars Senior Day crowns King Bob and Queen Noreen

King Bob Impecov and Queen Noreen Geblen were crowned at Le Mars Senior Day with votes cast during the dance. Queen Noreen and King Bob, both local high school seniors, heard their titles announced at intermission as festivities closed a day of seniors serving as town public officials and “bows for a day.” They are to represent Le Mars at the Orange City Tulip Festival with Chamber of Commerce hosts this week, as chaperones and music provided by Blue Notes orchestra.

Noreen Bohlke Bob Impecovtn le Mars Noreen Leo Mars Chamber of Commerce Orange City

Crop Report Notes Oats Recovery and Forage Good

Warm week boosted oats recovery after frost damage while corn is planted. Pastures are in good shape and providing forage. Vernon Harrington was omitted from Thursday’s Globe-Post music recital writeup. The recital occurred at Le Mars high school auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Sunday May 16. Vernon is an accordion player.

Vernon Harrington Globe-Post le Mars High School Vernon

May Draft Among Plymouth County Boys

Six Plymouth county volunteers will leave for military service on May 26. The group includes George Leo Witthop Remsen Ron a Martin Miller Le Mars Jere aid Lee Campbell Kingsley Curtis Albert Ott Remsen John Riles Bemley Struble Nicholas Leo Eui em Le Mars.

Plymouth County George Leo Witthop Remsen Rona Martin Miller le Mars Jere Aid Lee Campbell Kingsley Curtis Albert Ott John Riles Bemley Struble Nicholas Leo Euiem

Clark School May-Fete and Track Meet Schedule

The annual Clark school May-Fete is set for Thursday May 20 with a sing at 1 38 p m. The track meet starts at 2 30 p m. The meal tasting fest begins at 6 00 p m followed by a baseball game between the 3rd and 4th grade boys and their fathers.

Clark School

Eisenhower slams curtain on January secrecy amid McCarthy probe

President Eisenhower publicly blocks the January 19 Pentagon meeting flow and orders the curtain drawn on files as Adams and Canby push for tough action against McCarthy. Army probe into communist coddling proceeds with undercurrents of blackmail and threats reported, while other national notices and local obituaries mingle with museum job announcements and Plymouth county connections.

Presdent Eienhower Harry Truman Pentagon Sherman Adams Henry Cabot “Longe United Nations Army David Schine Adams Schine McCarthy Ums Eisenhower Army Council Adams Mec Canby United States Civil Service Cann Nawonst Gallery of Ag Smithsonian Institution Department of the Interior Washington, D. C Eauminer M.A. Levins National Guard Williams A. F. Trauric Don Waite Elkton le Mars Patrick Waite Don Maryland Donald Waite James Waite Long Beach California Father Patrick Waite

K C Meeting AK of C Set for May 18

The AK of C holds a Tuesday May 18 meeting at the club rooms to elect officers. Members are urged to attend and voice opinions on the upcoming selection.

AK of C

Fire at Donlin House Causes Damage in Le Mars

Fire today at 100 p.m. at the William Donlin residence 321 Second Ave. SW caused clothing damage in the basement and smoke damage throughout the house. Mr and Mrs Jack Donlin were in the basement washing when a pan of gas ignited while removing grease from soiled clothing. Jack controlled the flames with a garden hose. Mrs Donlin raised the alarm. Le Mars fire department arrived promptly.

William Dontin 2Nd Ave Jack Donlin Jack le Mar

Ray Stebbins Dies at Sacred Heart Hospital

Ray E. Stebbins co owned Stebbins paint store in Le Mars. He died today about 2 00 p m after several days in Sacred Heart hospital Mer Funeral arrangements handled by Mauer's funeral home. Globe-Post Want Ads note the local market for sales and ads.

Ray E. Stebbins Stebbins le Mars Sacred Heart Hospital Mer Sebbins Mauer’s Funeral Home

Business and Professional Women's Club Dinner Installations

The Business and Professional Women's club holds its annual installation dinner at Cora Crowley's Tuesday evening. Past president Philomena Fisch will install officers Ly Storty as president Jemma Witt as vice president Lorene Siege as recording secretary Margaret Rosendahl as corresponding secretary Ethel Neu as treasurer. Agnes Landreth Angling Robberman and Lilly Stone report on the Des Moines state convention at the Savery Hotel.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Cora Crowley Philomena Fisch Ly Storty Jemma Witt Lorene Siege Margaret Rosendahl Ethel Neu Brand Agnes Landreth Angling Lilly Stone Des Moines Savery Hotel

Bad Nuisance Car Blocking Three Parking Spaces

An annoyed motorist reports a double parked car behind two others and blocks all three in. A photographed scene shows several free spaces nearby and several more within half a block. The victim moved the car with help and urged better manners to reduce parking problems.

Rollins Funeral Attendees Listed for Frank Rollins

Relatives attending the funeral of the late Frank Rollins on Thursday May 13 1954 included W M Rollins from Chula Vista California Mrs Mary Leraditch and daughters Mr and Mrs R C Berner and family Mr and Mrs A Rollins and family Westfield Dr H Berner Council Bluffs ta Mr and Mrs O Warnach Storm Lake la and Mr and Mrs Francis Loraciicn from Lead S.D.

Frank &. Rollins W. M. Rollins Chula Vista Cawforma Mary Leraditch R. C Berner Alr R. C. Knupp Stony City A. Rollins Westfield H. Berner Council Blutts O. Warnach Storm Lake Francis Loraciicn Lead Ss. B

Poppy Day Remembered Honor to War Dead

Poppy Day honors World War dead with national remembrance on May 29. Mrs. C. M. Langendorf announces poppy sales by disabled veterans to fund relief for suffering servicemen and memorials. Wear a red poppy to honor the dead and aid the living.

France Regina eAs Fsa Britsh Legion American Legion Heo John McCrae Flanders C. M. Langendorfer Poppy Sale

Newman Hildreth Wedding at Fort Hood Chapel

Private first class Newman Hildreth and Miss Phyllis Newnan exchanged vows at a nuptial Mass in a Fort Hood chapel. Major Emmett Wald officiated the ceremony before family and Army friends. The couple, now at home in Le Mars, plan a short honeymoon then reside in Texas.

Rainy Mesman Marin LD Hildreth United States Army Ocloch 37Th Street Hood Vevus Emmett Wald Fort Hood Wien Pridt AL Maher John H. Tepseen James Kelly Rock Vidley Iowa Way Besten Fred Surrette Boston Massachusetts Lawrence Sprocer Newton Ruan- Mas Ronald Kerr Pittsburgh Killeen Lexa Gertrude Vondrak Sioux City Iosbide Wo Uate Central’ High School le Mars Loveh Drug Co le Mar T ° Sears Rockwell City Westmar College le Maris Armed Services Besa Hrdreit San Antonio

Oleson Divorce Granted in Plymouth County District Court

A divorce decree was issued in Plymouth County Iowa district court granting John F. Oleson a divorce from Luella Oleson. The case names John F. Oleson as plaintiff and Luella Oleson as defendant with custody details pending final determination.

John F. Oleson Luella Oleson District Court of Iowa Plymouth County Luca Oleson

New Auditorium Prep For Gehlen High School Senior Display

Gehlen high school prepares a three act play titled Rime and Rime Again to be shown Friday May 21 and Sunday May 23 with two matinees for upper grades. The comedy centers on a poet invitation mix up in the Thomas household featuring cast members Norring Bohthe Norman Henrich Marcella Stackell and others with Fr A W Behrens directing. Tickets available from upper grades and at the door.

Gehlen High School Tme Thomas Norring Bohthe Henry Thomas Norman Henrich Jane Marcella Stackell Betty Milary Buick Fredda Roger Holymiun Riverview

Birthday Party Held for Ken Lubben and Son Mike

Ken Lubben and son Mike celebrated their birthdays on Sunday May 16. Attending were Mr and Mrs August Meske and family. Mr and Mrs August Qotherthun and family. Mr and Mrs Walter Klemme and Elvira of Akron. Virgil Rollins of Chuta Vista California. Mr and Mrs Weasley Kuhn and Arlan and Carol. Mrs Mary Lubben Esther and Carolyn of Akron. Mes Minnie Chamberlain Marvin and Alice. Bill Williams Jane Catlias Mrs Ethel Lubben and Robert of Le Miers.

Ken Lubben Mike August Meske August Qoterthun Walter Klemme Elvira Akron Virgil Rollins Chuta Vista California Weasley Kuhn Arlan Carol Mary Lub Ben Esther Carolyn Mes Minnie Chamberlain Marvin Alice Bill Williams Jane Catlias Ethel Lubben Robert le Miers

New Cars Merlin Feanzen in Le Mars Area

Local auto dealers list new models for brands including Chevrolet Plymouth Buick Oldsmobile and Ford with multiple sales points in Le Mars Kingsley and Remsen. The piece notes sales contacts such as A Langhout Clark Bros and Robert Stratton and mentions names tied to dealership listings. Weekend guests Mr and Mrs Jake Hoorneman and Miss Mabel Steele visited the Herbert Adams home in Ames Iowa for Veishea Days.

Merlin Feanzen le Mars Chevrolet A. Langhout Plymouth Hugh Paulin le Mar Buick Clark Bros. Construction Co Hinton Mervin H. Oethen Akron Ford Patrich Waite Warren Mill Kingsley Oldsmobile Robert Stratton Robert Lee Treinen Chevrole Anthony Wittkop Paul Clorey Merrill Jake Hoorneman Mabel Steele Herbert Adams Ames Iowa

Anna Brauch Properties In LeMars Sold

Nephews and nieces of the late Anna Bruch arranged disposal of about 320 000 dollars in church property and other assets. Melvin and Valera Brauch bought the Swanson Super Food Store building and Loretta Brauch Baker acquired adjacent property. Mrs Charles Huck Wiley bought the Hollander’s store building, while Mr and Mrs Wiley also purchased the Brauch home. Florence Brauch and Loretta Brauch Baker bought the vacant lot across from the Glove Post.

Anna Bruch Charles Huck" Wiley Hollander 3 Anu Ic Melvin Valera Brauch Swanson Super Food Lorem Branch Baker Neat Lovely Drug Wiley

Le Mars Markets Report Grain Activity and Prices

Le Mars markets show activity in rye wheat and barley with barley and corn futures noted. New soybeans and beans flash price points recorded alongside 12 09 data, reflecting mixed demand and harvest timing.

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Sioux Plymouth Counties Mfr Mito Price Harvard University Jim Harvard Pew Kelley L. E Nelle Lumber & Coal Co Edgar Bedell Vernon Nelle Peter’ Langs PT. A Globe - Post K.C. Meeting Donlin Rime Ray Stebbins Newman Univesity of Bowa Wendell ' K. Downing Mn. W. L. Downing R. R. Hansen Fred Marienau Fred J. Marienan L. E. Jensen Audubon Anna Brauch Properties LeMars le Mars Markets Steve Eens
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