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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1959
Page
3
The column lists multiple churches with pastors and weekly schedules in Adaville Cherlich Cherliston Westgate and surrounding towns. It includes Saint James Catholic St Mary St Josephs Nazarene Evangelical United Brethren and others with Sunday school times worship services and weekday activities.
Multiple Akron and surrounding area churches list weekly services, Bible schools, and meetings. St Johns American Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron provide schedules for Sunday worship, Sunday School, and weekday Bible school sessions. Memorial and obituaries note Jack Huber, a former Globe Post printer, with funeral details and survivors.
The First Methodist Church Te Mars under Pastor Robert Vinson Gildner lists events for May 7 Loyalty Sunday service at 10 30 a m and an Every Member Canvass with a 1st report meeting at 8 45 p m. EMC visitors training session is set for May 14 at 7 01 p m with junior choir at 6 30 p m senior choir at 7 30 p m and the 4th Quarterly Conference at 8 p m.
The note lists Fent-Beptie Church services led by Rev. Alvern Kiorade with Sunday Church School at 9 30 Worship and communion at 10 The Dorcas circle Esther circle and Ruth circle are chaired by Mrs Glen Kanago Mrs Leonard Collins Mrs Richard Ka fas and Helen Walker with Ruth circle at 8 00 and Mary Martha circle noted
Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church announces midweek service Thursday at 7 15 p m with choir practice at 8 00 p m on Sunday church school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 10 45 a m followed by Wesumar College baccalaureate services at 8 00 p m.
Grace Lutheran Church invites one worship hour at 8 15 am on Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 am The Lord s Supper will be administered at both services June 7 8 15 and 10 30 am Register Sunday May 31 Voters Assembly June 9 8 pm Ladies Aid meeting June 11 2 pm Christ Lutheran Church Grant Township catechism and services listed Knights Luther League Dorcas Dorcas and choir meetings and Vacation School schedule included
Robert Treinen 41 operator of the Treinen Music Company in Sioux City died at his home on Virginia Street Tuesday morning after a heat attack. Funeral services set for Friday May 29 at 9 am from Blessed Sacrament Church with rosaries Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in Calvary Cemetery under Perasso Brothers Funeral home direction. Pallbearers named from Sioux City. He was born April 15 1918 in Sioux City resided in Marcus until 1935 then moved to Sioux City with his parents. Married Rita Lieb in Sioux City in 1944. World War II veteran served with the Air Force in the China Burma India theater. Alumni of Central High School and the University of Nebraska. Member of Blessed Sacrament Church Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus Elks and Moose Lodge.
In a post from the Iowa Music Two era, survivors include widow Rita and six sons Thomas John Jimmy Richard Jerry Michael all at home, two daughters Mary and Ann, mother Mrs Henry F Treinen of Sioux City, and brother Raymond of Lemon Grove California.
Chris Jensen Sr died at his home in Seney on May 28 1959 after a year long illness. Born June 12 1883 in Copenhagen Denmark he was a retired farmer who lived near Westfield Plymouth County before moving to Seney. He married Laura Hartman October 3 1949 in Sioux City. Funeral at Mauer Funeral Home Le Mars May 31 at 2 p.m. with burial Le Mars City Cemetery. Survivors include his widow seven children two stepsons and two sisters in Denmark among others. He was predeceased by his first wife Karen.
Sandra Lillie, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lillie, was installed Worthy Adviser of Les Mars Assembly of Rainbow Girls at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening. Installing officers included Marshall Joyce Wills and officers Kristine Britton, Joan Mount, Georgia Horne man, Janice Jaffer, and others. Eight girls dressed in pastels formed an aisle as Lillie moved to her station in the east, escorted by her grandfather and presented with a pink carnations and blue daisies bouquet. Music by Norman Kamman and Jeanette Claude accompanied the ceremony, with Betty De Vos and Carol Parkinson performing. A luncheon followed, hosted by Ruth and Lloyd Evers and others from the Advisory Board.
Delma Hartmann of Akron files suit in district court against Carl E. Hartmann alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment. A separate transcript published in Monday's Globe-Positrol involves property in Akron and a divorce by Phyllis E. Hartmann from the same defendant dated April 23, 1955. Delma and Carl wed July 3, 1955 after the prior divorce. she seeks a divorce and custody of a former child adopted by Hartmann.
The Conservation Reserve of the Soil Bank Program withdraws cropland from production to align total crop acreage with demand. It requires farmers to establish and maintain sound conservation practices on reserve land. Iowa farmers have withdrawn about 200,000 acres for reserve.
The article urges converting 3 500 acres to grasses and legumes for nesting and food for quail pheasants and wildlife. It promotes delayed mowing till mid July to protect nests, notes unmulched fields provide roosting sites, and mentions food strips and free seed from sportsmen clubs to boost wildlife and hunting opportunities in the Soil Bank Conservation Reserve.
A J D Tindall family reunion May 22 to 24 gathered at the former Tindall home two miles west of Le Mars. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J D Tindall and numerous relatives from Akron Woodland Hills Springfield St Louis Santa Clara Le Mars and Anthon. Open house Saturday and church services Sunday followed by a dinner at Normandy in Sioux City. All immediate family except Dr W B Johnson attended.
Professor Sheldon Cram, Westmar College physics chair, will take three summers of sabbatical, beginning with June 15 to August 15 at Oregon State College Corvallis to study alome and nuclear physics and likely advanced mechanics en route to a doctorate. He has a long academic record from Dickinson State Teachers College, Oregon State College, MIT, Princeton, and Colorado State before joining Westmar in 1950 and becoming department head in 1957. The Cram funds will be used to the Vet we vale il.
Miss Jeanne Delaney daughter of Mr and Mrs B Delaney of Marcus became the bride of Mark Nilles son of Mr and Mrs Peter Nilles of Remsen on Saturday May y 195% at 10 o'clock in Marcus Holy Name Church Rev Leo Mcloy officiated The couple's reception followed at Holy Name Hall with about 100 guests The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown and the veil with pearls The bridesmaids and attendants wore lilac and white gowns The best man and groomsmen were brothers and relatives Attendants wore matching white and lilac dresses A three tier cake and a large wedding party were noted The couple will reside on a farm south of Remsen and traveled east after the ceremony
Under doctors care list reports several births at Sacred Heart hospital including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. James Jan sen in Alton on May 25 and two sons for Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Tro meter Le Mars on May 26, plus multiple admissions and a discharge from Lutheran and Hawarden hospitals. It notes Leland Karr’s recovery in Chicago after eye surgery and return home.
Letters from David Mathers Stephen Briese Earl G Goodmanson Dean Smith Charles Miller and Terry Shever from Corcellonville school thanked Le Mars hosts for their courtesy after a visit last week A Globe Post picture of the students was held due to space limits and appears in today’s issue
A false severe weather warning claimed a tornado tore across Union County South Dakota near Akron and Hawarden. A Globe-Post photographer rushed to capture a storm but found only heavy rain and brisk wind. Local clerks, a dairy stand worker, and residents reported no tornado sighting.
Fans of tornado lore in Ponca Neb report a sighting that critics call a phony. They argue the era’s tornado reports are inflated and question the authenticity of recent events.
Robert Reid Shepherd, 18, of Le Mars, a 1959 Central School graduate, has qualified to enter the Naval Academy at Annapolis on July 7, 1959. Nominated by Congressman Charles B. Hoeven, he passed scholastic and physical tests, with exams at Great Lakes and Sioux City, and a Kansas City physical. He has varsity letters in basketball, track, and golf, led student council, and received the Plymouth County Bar Association citizenship award.
Baccalaureate and commencement events are set for Sunday and Monday at Westmar College. Rev James A Weber will preach the baccalaureate sermon at Calvary EUB Church. Honorary degrees awarded to Rev James Weber Rev C R Findley and Dr William P Shepard and Leonard Sorg. Alumni activities include a Saturday dinner and business meeting with a senior extravaganza and reception.
Catholic Daughters of America Santa Maria No. 179 held a Tuesday meeting at Gehlen Cafeteria. Miss Angeline Robberman presided over the business meeting and the officer elections. The year’s program was discussed and next year’s plans were suggested. Officers elected include Worthy Grand Regent Angeline Robberman, Vice Regent Jene Kohlarat, Prophetess LasdiLMe Lateline.
Historian Maclene Schrier financial secretary Jeam Schhies treasurer Ruth Ablers monitor Mary Rita Walsh organist Maurene Sheehan sentinel Donna Jonas and trustees Phyllis Koopman and Cla rice Langel served by committee hostesses Mrs Leon Van Goor Mrs E F Nelle Mrs Delbert Koopman Mrs Gertrude McDonald Mrs Frank Leviss Mrs Merle West Mrs Tom Keahovt and Mrs Blanche Labahn. Herman Freking directed an evening of cards. The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday evening June 9. A Pot Luck Supper at 6 30 will be held followed by installation of officers. Travel accident Insurance for 50 000 for 1 to 180 days. Call 11.
Memorial Day programs in Le Mars feature a lengthy parade with Wasmer Post units and various local groups. Veterans and Legionnaires will receive a free lunch after ceremonies at the cemeteries, with services at Calvary and City cemeteries including prayers, addresses, decorations, and musical tributes.
Miss Jean Ahlers married Gerald J Portz on May 25 1959 at Ahlers Portz St Marys Church Remsen with Msgr F J Schultes officiating. The ceremony featured blue and white daisies, a Schiffli embroidered tulle gown, gardenia and Stephanotis bouquet, and a reception at the KC Hall Remsen for 100 guests. The couple to reside in Sheldon after a weeklong honeymoon.
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