Tornados Missed as Cloudburst Hit Adaville Area
Weather notes recount a cloudburst near Adaville and Merrill with four inches of rain, heavy downpours near Le Mars causing flooded basements and calf danger. Totals include .45 inch Tuesday night, .60 inch Wednesday 6 to 7, and 1.20 inches in Le Mars. Kingsley rainfall coincided with the American Legion parade ending early, followed by a 6 PM banquet and a dance at St. Michael’s hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Akron
Adaville
Merrill
Route 4
Dan Zeig
Kingsley
American Legion
St. Michael's Hall
Plymouth County PMA to Discuss 1954 Conservatio n Plan
Plymouth County PMA will hold a May 28 1953 meeting at Le Mars Courthouse 8 p m to gather township farm leader views on 1954 conservation practices for the Production and Marketing Administration tentative county program and recommendations for state and federal action. R L Weidauer chairs the committee and notes expected Washington action by July with ACP expenditures proposed at 140 million dollars next year and a 250 million level this year. The event follows a Sioux City May 25 district PMA meeting and invites township PMA members extension soil conservation district and home administration reps. The Plymouth meeting is part of a statewide set of meetings to shape 1954 ACP plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Plymouth County
le Mars Court House
R. L. Weidauer
PMA
Department
Congress
Rare Picture of Retiring Miss Bernice Laux
Miss Bernice Laux ends a long meritorious teaching career at Franklin school and shyly resists honors as a television set is to be presented May 26. The Tribute to a Teacher committee led by Stanley Post has opened Box 1012 for voluntary, pressure-free contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Laux
Hind
BPW Convention Elects Officers at Fort Dodge
The Business and Professional Women of Iowa held their state convention in Fort Dodge May 15 to 17. Mrs Vera Norman of Stony City was re-elected State President for 1953 54. 418 women registered. The 1954 convention tentative to be in Council Bluffs Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professions
State of
Jaws
Fort Dodge
Vera Norman
Stony City
le Mars
Agnes Landreth
Lend Gross
Mary Gahan
Philomena Fisch
Business and Professional Women
Council Bluffs
Towa
Westmar College Art Exhibit by Ruby McIntosh Studio
Westmar College art students from Ruby McIntosh studio present a year’s work at Thoron Hall Sunday May 24 from 3 to 5 p m. The show features oils weaving ceramics sculpture monotype and more with entries from a long list of local adults and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby McIntosh
Westmar College
Thoron Hall
Westmar Art Cuissey
Wendall Bovlin
Mary E. Veale
Alice Lee
Laura J Kempers
Mrs. Jeffers
Mavis Marinetter
Marjory Roseberry
Bob Roseberry
Carol Franke
Bob Bowers
Betty Kraft
Albert Fisher
Arlene Neilson
Don Stocker
Donald Boon
Dean Gonnerman
Tom Mintle
Heidi Brunner
Janet Nate
Mariette Holden
Paul McCoy
Jean Bradt
Dee Stradinger
Tom Balm
Joe Guyley
Sam Hahn
Boyd Blammer
Richard Tesch
Jo Anderson
Denyon Ferock
Myrtle Bearer
Myrleen Thompson
Phyllis Wibben
Irene Turner
Turner
Shirley Laffoon
Marilyn Fisher
Helen Fisher
Mabel Luetchems
Patricia = Kamage
Delores Thompson
Loretta Nussbaum
Lily Dragon
New Well Brings Harder Water and Siesta Service
The article mocks a sales pitch about portable siesta chairs and home air delivery. It then reports water hardness tests from I P S tests, Culligan laboratories, and Westmar college. Findings show the old well at about 20 hardness and the new well around 25, with muorine levels 1.25 versus 0.84 parts per million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mary
Whoe OX Gored Eisenhower and Tax Talk
Opinion piece defends Eisenhower against Republican critics over tax policy. It parodies a goof who ignores warning signs to illustrate a point about campaign promises and tax cuts. The author notes Republicans doubted his commitment to tax reduction and cites misreadings of statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Ike
Remsen Man John Eischen Dies After Lingering Illness
John Eischen a lifelong Remsen resident aged 69 died at Stovy Valley hospital in Cherokee after a long illness. He worked as a farmhand in the Remsen area for 52 years and had no surviving relatives. Funeral services are set for Friday May 22 at St Mary Catholic Church Remsen with Fisch funeral home handling burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eisschen
Remsen
Stovy Valley Hospr
Cherokee
Fanny
St. Mary Catholic Church
Fisch Funeral Home
Eischen
Layembourg
Welcome To Hull Pilgrimage Visits Le Mars Park
The Le Mars Chamber of Commerce welcomes 300 Western Christian High students from Hull and Jewish guests for the 3rd Annual Pilgrimage to New Deal Municipal Park in Le Mars this Friday. The Globe-Post will distribute 300 extra papers for the students to take home, showcasing local news and shopping opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Christian High
Hull
le Mars Chamber of Commerce
New Deal
le Mars
Ihis
Globe-Pust B
Chamber
Plymouth County Board Hears Again On Bank Building Valuation
The Plymouth County Board of Assessment and a review met yesterday with Dr. P A Brauch to discuss the assessment of the former American Trust and Savings Bank. Brauch had filed a court action claiming the 312000 valuation was excessive given the building’s income. The hearing was adjourned until next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County Board of Assessment
P. A. Brauch
American ‘Trust & Savings Bank
De_ Brauch
Gengler Kayser Wedding At St Marys Church Nice
Norma Gengler and Paw Kayser exchanged vows at St Marys Catholic church in Nice on May 20. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Gengler, wore a Chantilly lace gown with cathedral train and carried white roses. Attendants wore yellow gowns. flower girls wore white organdy. After ceremony a dinner at Remsen Municipa hall followed, then a 6 pm luncheon. The couple, residing at 301 Central Ave S in Le Mars, plan a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Gengler
Paw Kayser
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Nice
Michael W. Gengler
Mathilda Kayser
Remsen
Sylvia Kayser
Janice Tentinger
Pam Sitzman
Karen Gengler
Besimin
James Kayser
Esther Reed
Larry Kramers
William Sehnepf
St Mary's
Moosehead in Tree Stuns Le Mars Club Members
Moosehead vanished from a mounted display at Le Mars Country Club triggering shock and talk of a police dragnet. Tips later surfaced that the moosehead was lodged in a tree in front of the Hart home at 316 Central Ave with a photographer capturing a picture for the paper. In other news Oren Wilson, former Le Mars resident, died May 19 at Glendale California. burial at Forest Lawn followed, he is survived by wife Theresa, son Edward, grandson Robert, and brother Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars Country Club
Globe-Post
Non Hart
Central Ave
Tme
Hart
Oren Wilson
le Mars
Glensdale
Calif
Forrest Lawn Cemetery
Glendale
Wilson
Theresa
Edward
San Francisco
Robert
Arthur Wilson
Long Beach
Theresa Reichman
R. J. Kovhigr
Carnie Reichman
Draft board reclassifies numerous service personnel in May session
The draft board held a regular meeting on May 20 and redrafted multiple classifications including Kenneth F. Ludwigs to IC Res, Ralph A. Wilson to IC Res, Verlin E. Karli to IC, and many others to 1A, 1C Ind, or IC Ind statuses. Changes also shift Armin A. Fingen, Glenn J. Pick, Marvin Wycoff, Donald Wolbers, Darrell Berk enpas, Fred Wie bersh, Richard McDougall, Cyril A. Pick, and Jacob Ahrendgen among numerous entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth F. Ludwigs
IC Ind
Ralph A. Wilson
Verlin E. Karli
Dischs Armin A. Fingen
Glenn J. Pick
Marvin Wycoff
Tyrus KR
Fideler
Donald G. Wolbers
Wilber J. Schefstad
John DD. Thomas
Dwight J. Wolbers
Dale Roy Kolker
Ind
Dale A. Becker
Vert R. Southwick
Darrell E. Berkenpas
Fred J. Wiebersch
Richard N. McDougall
Herman C. Frehing
Gerald E. Kurtz
Cyril A. Pick
Roger S. Banks
Charles J. Bystrek
Russell F. Gronemeyer
Wesley W. Heidbrink
Elmer G. Harms
Albert H. Roder
Jacob WV. Ahrendgen
Franklin D. McQueen
Ronald G. Nuesste
Matlin BD
Hillrichy
Fred L. Gi
Engagement of Vera Mae Pick to Harold Berding
Mr and Mrs Alphonse Pick announce the engagement of their daughter Vera Mae to Harold Berding son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Berding. The wedding date is set for June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Pick
Vera Mae
Harold Berding
Clarence Berding
Accident near Le Mars injures two drivers
An accident four miles north of Le Mars on Wednesday May 13 at about 1 30 am involved Harry Manning driving a 1946 Ford dump truck and Geo Quinn of Minga Minnesota. Manning attempted to pass and swung back colliding with the Quinn car’s left rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Harry Manning
Geo. Quinn
Minga
Minnesota
Manning
Quinn
Wasn't Jack Kelly the Unidentified Motorist
In Monday May 1 issue Globe-Pox notes Gene Cunningham died near Le Mars after an unidentified motorist nearly struck him while he lay by the couch. John Kelly of the Sioux City police states he was not the driver involved and that he was assisting traffic control at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Poxt
Gene Cunningham
le Mars
John Kelly
Sioux City
Kelly
Catholic Ladies Club Honors Elections At Meeting
Mrs Al Orban hosted the Catholic Ladies club Tuesday with a business session electing officers. Mrs Leo Meis was named pew president, Mrs Joe Meis vice president, Mrs Catherine Kurtz treasurer, and Mrs Mary Staab...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Orban
Catholic Ladies Club
Leo Meis
Pew
Joe Meis
Lvice
Catherine Kurtzhal
Mary Staab
Incomplete OCR Affects Local News Desk Notes
Fragmentary text from a 72 04 volume hints at a secretary and a family dwelling. Mentions William Bromkitl and a Glebe. Lacks coherent events, dates, or clear actions for a fuller summary.
Ketelsen To Head Merged Co Districts
Public Service Co. announces merging of Rock Valley and Le Mars districts effective May 18. Ketelsen becomes manager of the Le Mars district. John E. Vande Kerk named manager of Rock Valley district after Walter Hynes’s death. No personnel changes planned elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flowy Public Service Co
Rock Valley
le Mars
Rok Valley
D. F. Ketelsen
Iowa
Tworway Radio
Peronnel
W. M. Tyler
West Division
Anny
John
E. Vande Kerk
Manger
Walter Hynes
Schilmoeller Theisen Bride on Alt ar at St Joseph Granville
Miss Helen Schilmoeller daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Schilmoeller Granville married Cyril Theisen son of Mr and Mrs John Theisen Remsen in a 8 15 p m ceremony at St Joseph Catholic church Granville Rev J J Dalhoff officiated. Music by school choir Sister Mary Thomas OSF. Bride wore white slipper satin with chantilly lace cathedral train and a coronation crown veil carrying red roses. Sister Miss Eileen Schilmoeller bridesmaid and William Theisen bestman. ushers Jim Vernier Helbur Milo Theisen. Reception noon at the bride's home with 85 guests and 120 for supper. After dance at the Avalon Remsen the couple plans a farm near Remsen after a wedding trip to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candleubra
Arcenery
Helen Schilmoeller
Joe Schilmoeller
Granville
Cyril Theisen
John Theisen
Remsen
J. J. Dalhoff
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Sister Mary Thomas
OSF
Miyy Eileen Schulmoeller
Bestman
William Theisen
Holy Cross
Iowa
Jim
Vennier
Helbur
Milo Theisen
Edgewood
Clenn Henkel
Mary Ann Henrich
Madison Minnesot
Brute
Mises Irene
Agnes Shuber
Patricia Schilmoelier
Mary Stelhy Goebel
Marilyn Ladhkumas
Shakopee
Minnesota
Chicago
Local Car Displays and Visiting Relative Notes
Ulmer Philips Akron shows a 1983 Chevrolet and Geery Harpenau Remsen displays a 1953 Chevrolet while Richard G Wilton of Remsen owns a 1943 Chevrolet. Mrs Rhoda Phimnier of Tekamah Neb visits her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Dou Plumier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulmer Philips
Akron
Rolet
Geery Harpenau
Remsen
Chevrolet
Richard G. Wilton
Rhoda Phimnier
Tekanaha
Neb
Aml
Indaw
Dou Plumier
Globe-Post Launches Local Sports Calendar
The Globe-Post introduces a Sports Calendar to highlight upcoming local events. Readers can expect schedules from area leagues including softball and sandlot games, with teams and managers in Plymouth and Sioux counties urged to submit dates.
Surprise Award For Kluckhohn At Le Mars School
This afternoon at Le Mars High School a surprise plaque honored Superintendent Harvey Kluckhohn on his 25th anniversary. Clyde Buchter presented the award, noting Kluckhohn began in 1928 and serves in 1953. A photo and student awards will run in Monday's Globe Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars High School
Harvey Kluckbohn
le Mars
Clyde Buchter
Association
Lucktchn
Globe Post
Couple Applies For Marriage License In Clerk Of Court
Wilbur G Cambier of Orange City and Dorothy Moser of Le Mars filed for a marriage license this past week. A 3C Vernon H Redden was on a three day furlough visiting his father Mr and Mrs Harry Redden in Sioux City. He is a student at Amarillo Air Force Base Texas after prior assignment at Parks Air Force Base California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry W. Luchen
Bernard Luchen
Rownd Lake
Minnesota
Plymouth Couintyans
U. S
Borg. B. Det
A. A. A. Gun Bay
Fort Bliss
Texas
Swifts
Sioux City
Clerk of Court
Wilbur G. Cambier
Orange City
Dorothy Moser
le Mars
Vernon H. Redden
Harry Redden
Amarillo Airforce Base
Amarillo
Tex
Parks Airforce Base
Oakland
Calif
Death of Oren F Wilson Former Le Mars Resident
California based obituary notes funeral services for Oren F Wilson formerly of Le Mars. He died Tuesday after a long illness. Beloved husband of Theresa Reichman Wilton, father of Edward H Wilton, brother of Arthur Wilton, grandfather of Robert B Wilson. Preceded by son Eugene who drowned. Services held at Little Church of the Flowers Forest Lawn Mortuary directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anto Sartori
California
Oren F. Wilson
le Mars
Los Angeles Times
Theresa Reichman Wilton
Edward H. Wilton
Arthur Wilton
Robert B. Wilson
Church of the Flowers
Forest Lawn Mortuary
Eugene
R. J. Koehler
Currie Reichman
Wilson
BPW Officers Installed for 1953 54 at Cora Crowley’s
The BPW club held a Tuesday night installation at Cora Crowley’s with Past presidents and retiring officers, led by chair Angeline Robberman. Agnes Landreth became president, with Lena Grow as vice president, Lydia Kayser recording secretary, Ethel Neubrand treasurer, and Helen Wiltgen corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Crowley
Angeline Robberman
Agnes Landreth
Lena Grow
Lydia Kayser
Ethel Neubrand
Helen Wiltgen
Britain and Reds Trade Surges Stir Senate Panel
Senate investigators heard that Britain and other Allies sharply expanded trade with China, with British ships transporting troops and goods to and from the Chinese coast. Kennedy cited U S naval intelligence on the matter as McCarthy pressed for a clear Eisenhower policy on Western trade with the Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Britain
U. S
China
Eisenhower
Joseph McCarthy
Rep
Wis
Korea
Mutual Security Administration
Robert F. Kennedy
John Kennedy
Mass
Kennedy
U. S. Office of Naval Intelligence
McCarthy
Stuart* Symington “Dent
Charles E. Wilson
State Department
Symington
Ai Canary
John M. Leddy
John Foster Dulles
Free World
Leddy
Wilson
Panama
Dulles
Jeter
Department
All Legionar ies Asked to Attend Church Sunday
Sonny Becker commander of Walmer Post 243 American Legion announced all Legionaires are asked to attend their church on Sunday May 24 to honor war dead. Men should wear uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Becker
Walmer Post
American Legion
Bey
Legionaires
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plymouth Co
United Brethren Church
Emma Danne
Charles Begg
BPW
Peter Lang
Steven Day
Richard Zidtlaw
Rita Wells
Wally
Merny
John Eischen
Dourlis NieMas Ganl
Alton
Nancy Jane Wiggerman
Sioux County
Central High School
Gengler-Kayser
Halbert Mighell
Lake City
Tom Tow Af Me
Burton Pull Mighel
Elmer Sosendahl
Jack Kelly
Sescello
Mindeset
Howe
William Bromkitl
Darrel Kefellen
Schilmoeller-Theisen
United Nations
Ihe Leresty
Rors
Daily
Midio
Will
Plymouth
Sioux Counties
Kluckhohn
The
All Legionaires
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