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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1957
Page
6
Union Township eighth through twelfth graders participated in an April essay contest at Union Consolidated School. First prize went to Harry Wingent for Alcohol and You, a $5 award, with Marlene Kowalke second for Behind the Alcohol Curtain.
A stark warning on alcohol's dangers outlines how habitual drinking can threaten health including blindness deafness and brain damage. It notes long term use may dull intellect and mental function, stressing the severe risks posed by alcohol.
A broad discussion warns that alcohol consumption harms mental health and family stability. It asserts alcohol is a root cause of crime and broken homes, and that early drinking can lead to addiction, poverty, and failed attempts to quit. The piece argues teens should avoid drinking to protect America's future.
Le Mars residents held a farewell courtesy for Rev. Ray Dorr at a neighbor hood party Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Love's home. Coffee was served after visiting. Guests included Mrs. K J Clawson and her three children Ron John and Janet along with Dr and Mrs J Johnson on Monday evening. Dr and Mrs B F Zuebt also joined. Mrs Richard Dennler of Merrill hosted the Nine Club at her home.
Le Mars Nurseries lists a wide selection including annuals like Verbenas Phlox Baby's Breath Bleeding Heart and Petunias plus perennials such as Verbena Pansies Sweet William and Rose Bushes. Also available are bulbs and foliage plants with Zinnas and Violas among the items. Open until 9:00 a.m. VEGETABLE PLANTS.
Le Mars Nurseries offers red and white cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, chives, garlic, sage, red and yellow tomatoes and hybrids at 10 to 50 cents each. Open until 9:00 p.m. The card thanks supporters for sympathy and prayers after a recent sorrow, signed by Mrs. Hannah Kiihauer and family.
Gehlen high school senior Larry Schnepf is among scholars honored this year at the school and earned an alternate scholarship to Notre Dame Indiana.
The Le Mars Lassies 4H Club met at 6 30 p m May 4 at Mrs Kenneth Kroneveter home Vila hosted The secretary read roll call Car Games There were one member and two leaders present Treasurer report and officers report were given New business included sending a card to a member and taking flowers to a member's mother Pamphlets were distributed Projects to exhibit at the fair team and individual demonstrations were discussed Old business decided on a camp attendee The meeting ended with adjournment
Mary Lou Schulz demonstrated a closet organization method while Vila Kroneveter presented table setting techniques. Sally Wensel served as Historian and observed the program details.
Philip Stark of Iowa City and the University of Oklahoma earned the W. A. Tarr award as outstanding senior in earth science. He is the son of Prof. and Mrs. Herald J. Stark and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Ogilvie. The honor was given at a Sigma Gamma Epsilon banquet.
Ira Schwarz instrumental music instructor at Le Mars Central High School announced a meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 29 in the school music room. It invites parents of children in grades five through two to begin their children’s instrumental music program at the school.
A brief baccalaureate service marked by dignity honors ninety graduates from Le Mars High School as the Class of sixty six. The ceremony emphasizes concise rites and reflective tones fitting a community tradition.
The Reverend Bernard H. Reese delivers the class sermon at a high school commencement, urging reconciliation with God and pursuit of life goals. The event features the senior class in gray caps and gowns, a full program with prayers, readings, a mixed chorus, and a near capacity crowd of about 900.
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