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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1954
Page
3
Merrill residents report WSC circle tea and church duties, graduations and summer schools, neighbor visits, and family milestones. notables include Janice Ruedy’s graduation and new Sioux City welfare job, Dr. Vernon’s 40th anniversary plans, and weddings and travel for local families in late May and June.
A large crowd attended Hauff Day on Saturday with free pancakes of sausage and coffee served at noon and evening. Allen Erskine, state president of the Trank Wallon League, was the speaker and Mr. Hauff received many congratulations and bouquets from local businesses and organizations.
A humorous remark about a slumber party hosted by Carol Haley triggered an apology from the columnist. Readers heard tales from attendees about late hours and fun, while neighbors may have slept through the disturbance.
Mrs. Ray Anderson assisted by Mrs. Chas. Ilonnold entertained Circle 1 at her country home on Wednesday afternoon. Hostesses led devotional program and a brief business session was held by chairman Mrs. F. Kissinger. An afternoon of visiting and a dessert lunch followed. Circle guests joined Mrs. Ekson Lake's home later that afternoon with Mrs. Helmer Olund assisting. Mrs. Lake chaired a brief meeting as RC. Dennler presented a notable program. A coffee hour closed the afternoon.
The Lutheran Aid Society hosts a guest day for members of the Brunsville society and other friends on Wednesday afternoon in June. A dessert lunch will conclude an afternoon of visiting and fellowship.
A courtesy visit from Mrs Atinnie Hunziker and daughter Mrs Vera Neil of Uniontown Kansas led to a family gathering Sunday afternoon May 22 at the Willis Tullis home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Tullis and Loren Mr and Mrs Wm Tullis Mrs Minnie Hunziker Mrs Vera I Mr and Mrs Francis Keenan and Billy Mr and Mrs John Tullis and family Mr and Mrs Clayton James and Betty Ann Mr and Mrs Wilbur Tullis and Maria Mr and Mr Frank Tullis and family Mr and Mrs Chis Johnson and Ruth Ann Mr and Mrs Donald Lund and Becky Sue Mr and Mrs Lloyd Tullis and family and Mr and Mrs Lowell Philips.
Memorial Day program conducted Monday at the Olen-Halwer Post of the American Legion on school grounds at 19 o'clock. The service included Band and Audience, Hymn of the Republic, Invocations by Rev. J Paul Stevens, addresses by Curt Vanderloo and Bud Dr Got, and readings from Nona Rees and others. Benediction by Rev. J Paul Stevens followed by Taps, National Anthem, and firing squad including Gordon Brooks Wayne Brown Melvin Marienau John C. Mertes Elmer Boetizer Herman Wilken Merton Jessen Alvin Willer Steve Matias Chiff Peters Ed Marienau. Color Guard members listed as Doc Ronsick, F P Baker, Francis Ludwig, Bull Johannsen.
Mrs. Lou Hauser reports 1.85 inches of rain fell from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning May 26, with a total of 2.79 inches recorded.
A series of showers for the bride-to-be Miss Huff took place in Brule Creek Lutheran church parlor and homes of hostesses. The event featured blue and yellow decor and a centerpiece birthday cake. Mrs Russell E Huff and Mrs C Melvin Johnson poured during the reception, with several local hostesses and teachers aiding the celebrations.
An elderly traveler passed the Kemsen highway station a mile east on a windy day. Andy Nitzschke later learns his purse containing 730 dollars vanished en route to Stony City. The finder, after noticing checks with the owner’s name, walked 14 miles to return the money.
A series of pre nuptial showers honored Miss Shirley Huff ahead of her June ceremony with Chifford M. Johnson. Events included a May 2 Lutheran church shower and a May 10 Kerr home gathering, hosted by relatives and friends in Spink County, South Dakota.
The Vienna Bakery will close for remodeling starting Tuesday June 1, announced by proprietor Keith Sullivan. Sullivan cannot determine remodeling duration but aims to finish quickly and rename the bakery. readers should watch the Globe-Post for the reopening announcement.
The Elgin Emeralds 4-H club met Wednesday May 19 at Sally Lake’s home. Members recited the 4-H pledge and discussed old and new business including naming Mrs Manon Chap tor as honorary member and planning a mini demonstration team for the fair. A candidate for county office was mentioned.
Volume of trade and industry at the start of the second quarter drifts downward with slower pace, little improvement in many sectors, and a general average about 2 percent higher than wartime levels. Regional variations persist with some areas showing improvement and others well below wartime norms, notably New England and the Atlantic coast.
Mrs Herzig hosted a pleasant social hour with refreshments served after the program. Mrs Greenly and Miss Iggers performed a duet dedicated to Mrs Mary McManus, providing a sweet closing moment.
A film shown on 200d featured posture notes. Sally Like led a demonstration on “How to make a bet.” Punch was served by the hostess and her mother. A man’s brown feather billfold with papers and cash is missing. Reward offered. Call Leonard Langel at O4F220.
Mrs Roy Jennings and Mrs Franke Scriven hosted a Thursday WCTU gathering at Mrs Jennings home. Devo tions spoke on The Fruit Of The Spirit with emphasis on goodness righteousness and truth. A program reviewed Witnessing is Advertising by Winfield Burgerauf and noted Wertheim advertising methods for gospel outreach. Poems and special music were provided by Mrs Honderd Miss Helen Greenly and Miss Jane Biggers with Mrs Richard Albert accompanying.
The message promotes the Series E bond as ideal for a machinery replacement fund. It urges farmers to set up a replacement fund now to cover future equipment needs and emphasizes the Savings Bonds as a prudent investment for farm gear updates.
Le Mars Municipal Band will perform Wednesday June 2 1954 at 8 PM in Foster Park. Tra n Vail directs with selections including Mood Native Overture Grandeur Mexican Hat Dance and Prelude in C minor. A varied program features Medley Dear Old South and arrangements by Lake and Partichela. Rachmaninoff pieces close the program.
Elmer Nitzachke son of Mr and Mrs Elmer T Nitaschke sr of Remsen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree at the 97th commencement of St John’s University Collegeville Minnesota on Monday May 31 He majored in social science and joined the Law Club and Server’s Society His high school was St Mary’s Renpen He spent the weekend with his parents and returned to College Gifls Sunday Attending were his parents and his brother Ronald with Mr and Mrs Robert McLaughlin of Sioux City
A fragmented feed catalog item lists Chick Starter and Hog Concentrates with NFZ entries, various percentages, and prices such as 5.40 for Pullet with NFZ, 3.70 for Poultry Concentrate, and other feed blends like Hog Supplement and Cattle Concentrate. Contains multiple product names, percentages, and prices, resembling a farm supply listing.
A fragmented catalog-like entry lists Nutrena animal feeds and fertilizer pellets with multiple product types and formulations. Items include chick starter, grower, grain balancer, creep, shoat and dog food, rabbit pellets, litter life, pig milk substitutes, calf milk, starter pellets, nitrate blends, and various fertilizer pellets with N P K ratios. The exact brands, weights, and numbers appear inconsistent due to OCR noise.
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