Grandchildren honor grandmother on 90th birthday
A large gathering at Harry Halweg's Merrill home celebrated Mrs Minnie Halweg's 90th birthday on Sunday November 8. Relatives from Ireton Peterson Le Mars Merrill Dakota City and Sioux City attended along with distance guests from Eldora Redcliff and Ames. A niece read a poem and a lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hany Halwep
Merrill
Minnie Halweg
Grave
Dakota City
Nebuokia
Carol Halweg
Halweg
Mamie Halweg
Ati
Iowa
Darrell Mueller
Marlin
Jolene
Peterson
low
Senst
Myrtle Bogner
Carol Joy
Ohlrich Susemihl
Don Bfalweg
Darlene
Dorothy Halweg
Sioux City
Dowie Hulwey
Audrey
Erma
Lamont
Gerald
Linda
Cynthia
Fremont
Neb
Grace Dell
Lorena Polley
Eldora
Ralph Eller
Redcliff
Armand Halweg
Des Moines
Elaine Halweg
Ames
Dakota
Tlalwep
Akron area hospital reports multiple patients under care
The Akron hospital lists surgical and medical patients including Mrs. Henry Chiusen and Mrs. Beatrice Sorenson. Newborns include a son born Nov 15, 1955 to Mr and Mrs Arnold Hummel in Sioux City. A Sabal mixes with local residents, while Miss Anna Branch and Miss Mary Jane Orban are noted in other brief mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron hospital
Henry Chiusen
Akron
Beatrice Sorenson
Maud Van Court
Annie Lemen
Arnold Hummel
Sioux City
Michael Parrott, II
Bure
Remsen
Patriot
St. Joseph Mercy hospital
Jacob
Shoecraft
Kingsley
Methodist hospital
Earl Buss
Le Mars
Jac pmer
Sacred Heart hospital
Anna Branch
Hancock's Pet Deer Slaying Probe Ends Dead End
A Westfield area deer shooting investigation led by Game Warden Gene Newel and Constable Orville Port reached a dead end due to premature publicity from a Sioux City radio station. The report notes a separate incident of two deer killed by a poacher, with details on local farmers and hunters relations and calls for better cooperation to prevent future poaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Newel
Globe Post
Orville Port
Hancock township
Sioux City
Mr. Newel
Lee Macklin
Globe-Post
Newel
Schoter
National Book Week Observed at Le Mars Library
The Le Mars public library opened its doors on Saturday to begin the 34th National Book Week observance. A large crowd visited to view new Juvenile and adult books while library officers and staff served coffee during visiting hours from 2 to 5. Books remain on exhibit all week and the public is invited to visit for reading pleasure study and research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars public library
brary land
QO. D. Hart
C. D. Roseberry
library board of directors
Esther Smith
Weddings in Le Mars and Massillon Grooms Named
Le Mars farewell weddings: Eleanor Schwarz to wed James Dreckman tomorrow at St John's Lutheran. Martha Kuehn to wed Harold Hamdorf tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in Le Mars Massillon couple details. Roger Athens A3C returns from training and departs for Forbes Air Base Topeka Kansas after 15 days with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
Eleanor Schwarz
Joseph Schwarts
James Dreckman
Elizabeth Dreckman
Le Mar
Martha Kuehn
Fred Kuehn
Harold Hamdorf
Chris Hamdorf
Massillon
St John's American Lutheran church
Roger Athens
Elmer Athens
Forbes Air Base
Topeka
Kansas
Amirello
Texas
Lets Get Married Couples Apply for Licenses This Week
The Clerk of Court's office processed marriage license applications from multiple couples across Iowa towns including Le Mars Sioux City and Fort Dodge. Names include Harry H Haradorf Martha H Kuehn Dick Richards Hinton Donna Luchle Eldon E Gabel Viola Hasenbank Julius Huss Ba ena Wehrle James Dreckman Eleanor Schwarz James D Martin Lois Stac kell Fred Leslie Giffrow and Marcia Mac Matz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Haradorf
Msistitlon
Towa
Martha H. Kuehn
Le Mars
Dick Richards
Hinton
Donna Luchle
Sioux City
Eldon E. Gabel
Viola Hasenbank
Akram Julius Huss
Omaha
Neb
Baena Wehrle
Fort Dodge
James Dreckman
Eleanor Schwarz
James D. Martin
Sioux City Air Base
Lois Stackell
Fred Leslie Giffrow
Marcia Mac Matz. Merrill
Le Mars Savings Bank Announces Promotions
Le Mars Savings Bank announces changes in its executive lineup after a Board meeting on Thursday November 12. Paul Trauffer is promoted to Cashier, Gordon L. Mennen becomes Executive Vice President and Trust Officer, and Henry J. Ahlers Sr steps up as co President dedicating his full time to the bank. Plans call for remodeling to ease crowded conditions and improve service, with an architect engaged to draft plans for work soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. oJ. Harms
Le Mars Savings Bank
Paul Trauffer
Gordon L. Mennen
Henry J. Ahlers Sr
plains
Miss Joyce Swindle Honored in Shower Before Lake Park Wedding
A miscellaneous shower for Joyce Ellen Swindle was held Thursday evening November 12 in the basement of the First Presbyterian church. About 75 guests attended a program featuring performers and a baton twirling exhibition. Gifts were opened and lunch served by the hostesses. Guests hailed from Lake Park and nearby towns. The bride to be, Joyce Ellen Swindle, will wed Glen E Hakemin of Lake Park on November 22 at the First Presbyterian church in Le Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Ellen Swindle
First? Presbyterian church
Kenneth Burkett
Benny Hoppers
Arline Chathean
Edna Kamman
Judy Wiltgen
Barbara Casteel
Linda Mary Sitarman
Pigeon Jackson
Pumpkin Jackson das
Cy Iya Coppock
Sylvia tewin
Joyce Ellen
Louis Gralapp
Harold Dugan
Agnes Ladenberger
Ronald Hinspeter
Wilbur Jones
Ray Pierce
He G Seaton
Lake
Park
Cherokee
Marcus
Maurice
Sioux City
Sutherland
Swindle
Glen E. Hakemin
Lake Park
First’ Presbyterian church
Le Mars
Italo Sotomayor Performs in Ecuadorian Night
Italo Sotomayor showcased an Ecuadorian themed program in Guayaquil with a Spanish baritone solo while R.Y.P. audience followed with customary yootada. He spoke of his country’s crops transport schools and government. The Foreign Youth Exchange participant stays with the Norman Barker family in Preston township for six months learning American farming life. A youth business meeting followed electing Tom Steinbeck as president Lois Mortensen vice president Lois Utesch treasurer Dorothea Ann Gerrietts secretary and Caroline Utech recorder. The evening closed with a chivores party hosted by Mr and Mrs Tom Held who are longtime club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halo Sotomayor
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Halo
R.Y.P
Italo
ML Hale
Foreign
Norman Barker
Preston township
United Stes
United States
Iowa
Tom Steinbeck
Lois Mortensen
Lois Utesch
Dorosthy
Deer license deadline lifted for 1953 season
The State Conservation Commission lifted the November 15 deadline for deer license applications. Iowa residents may submit up to 20 000 applications with $18 and receive licenses by mail. The 1953 deer season runs December 10 to 14 in 45 counties from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Comenation Commission
sth
Iowa
state conservation
sone sporting goods
suite conservation commission
Des Moines
commission
Suit Filed Against John Thill Over Corn Purchases
Oven Co operative Company sues John Thill in Plymouth District Court for $233.61 plus interest from June 27 1951. Plaintiffs allege two sales of corn at 1.64 and 1.15 per bushel totaling 233.61, with no payment to date. Interest requested at 6 percent annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jung
CONES
Adams-Willer White wedding in Wesley Methodist Church
The marriage of Law Adams and Flirts Willer took place at 8:00 on Sunday November 8 1953 at Wesley Methodist Church Akron with elaborate gold and green decorations. The bride wore white lace satin and a pearl set veil. groom’s family and church members attended a reception in church parlors before a west coast honeymoon and rural home near Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist church
Law Adams
A. Adams
Willer
Henry P. Willer
Akron
Don H. James
doubisi
Maa Pollocs
wan nist sind
Lowel Nall
B.A. Adams
Peter Sears
Carolyn Searls
Lynn Willer
Suzanne
Lynn
Lloyd Willer
William Leah
Virgil Witlee
boulonnieres
Adams
Dorothy Searls
Sioux Falls
Lois Kapfer
Lois Andersen
Walter Searls
Vernon Hueser
Radford
Virginia
Ena Sampson
Mina Degen
E. Burker
L. D. Row
Gerald Vow
Ivan Frahmo
Bill
Faulkner
Alma Willer
Paul Willer
Dorothy Willer
Phyllis Ros
Eleanor Frerichs
Elmer Fickbohm
NKron
bor
Hunters Warn Against Harming Pheasants During Season
A brief public notice urges hunters to avoid shooting hen pheasants and other birds flagged for protection. It stresses patience and careful aim, warning that one wrong shot could spoil the season and reduce cock bird counts for the entire period.
Engaged Rita Martin to Phillip Bay in Le Mars
Mrs. Rita Martin Wander announces the engagement of her daughter Rita to Phillip Bay son of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Bas of Akron Iowa. Wedding planned November 28 at St Joseph Church Le Mars. Also noted are Lois Ann Staebell and James Martin’s upcoming Le Mars wedding on November 23 and visiting guests Mr and Mrs Donald Campbell of Arlington California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Rhynsberger
Holstein
Jona
Harry Cannon
Ed Goebel
J Goebel
James Mulien
dimay
Denison
Towa
H. P. Cunningham
George Pehler
Ve Mars
Martin Wanderscheid
Le Mars
Rita
Phillip Bay
Axel Bas
Akron
St. Joseph’s Catholic church
Le Misrs
Le Mar
Lois Ann Stabell
Joseph Staebell
James Martin
Don Dickson
Janesville
Wis
Lund Funeral Rites Held for Former Regent Frank Lund
Funeral services for Frank J. Lund former regent of Akron who died Tuesday at a Sioux City hospital were held at 2 p m Thursday at Larkin Funeral Home. Rev A Franzen of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiated burial was at Logan Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Lund
Akron
Sioux City
Larkin feneral
Rev. A. &. Franzen
Tmmantel Lutheran church
Logan park cemetery
Frisky Masters 4-H Club Meeting at Joe Frehing Home
Frisky Masters 4-H Club met at Joe Frehing’s home on Wednesday for an 8 p.m. meeting with twelve members present and one new member. Paul Meis spoke on The Fellow You Would Like to Know, Don Meix demonstrated a paint brush, Relind Deloff was elected. Meeting adjourned at 9 with a lunch served by Mrs. Freking. Reporter Roland Deuloff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonias
Marion Frisky Masters
Joe Frehing
U.S
Paul Meis
Don Meix
Relind Deloff
Mrs. Freking
Roland Deuloff
Five Meetings To Discuss Changing Farm Program
Local notices list five meetings about changes to the farm program. Attendees include Melvin J. Klein of Remsen Chevrolet, J. W. Harker of Le Mars Chevrolet, Clarence Braun of Akron Chevy, Wilmer Klemme of Akron Chevy, Herman Schut of Remsen Plymouth, Dr. Elmer Pick of Remsen Plymouth, Win C. Toei of Le Mars Ford, Ed A. Murphy of Le Marys Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin J. Klein
Remsen
Chevrolet
J. W. Harker
Le Mars
Clarence Braun
Akron
Chevrole
Wilmer Klemme
Herman Schut
Plymouth
Elmer Pick
Win
C. Toei
Ford
Ed A. Murphy
Le Marys
Unclear fragment on John Smith in Plymouth county notices
John Smith, linked to a Kealas home on 7th Avenue, was reported at Plymouth County Home on November 16. The funeral arrangements are pending with Mauer's Funeral Home handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
merry
Kealas
alony
Plymouth county
Mauer
Infant James Vortherms Funeral Held in Granville
Funeral services for infant James Vortherms of Granville Iowa were held at St Joseph Catholic Church with Rev Becker officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Born April 26 1953 in Le Mars he died November 2 at six months sixteen days. Survivors include parents Arnold and Vertherms Granville and grandparents Frank Wortherms and Nick Becher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Vortherms
Guinville
Iowa
St. Joseph's Catholic church
Granville
Becker
Fisch funeral home
Remsen
James Frank Vertherms
Arnot Vortherms
Revell Becker Vortherns
Le Mars
Arnold Vortherms
Arnold Wortherne
Graneville
Frank H. Wortherms
Nick Becher
Hospets
Police News Highlights From Tampa Traffic Fines
Floyd Carey faced a 105 or 30 days with 90 paid after license plate violation. The truck owner chose not to press charges. Adolph Jessip fined 7.30 for permitting another to drive. Russel Necholes paid 7.50 for stop sign. Mary Koob involved in a minor collision at 3 30 pm with Wm Witter. damages listed for 1949 Ford and 1949 Chrysler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Carey
Tampa
Fla
Adolph Jessip
Russel Necholes
Mary Koob
Wm. Witter
Ford
Mr. Winter
Chrysler
Alexander Meinnis obituary notice from Le Mars services
Alexander Meinnis, 79, died at Ne Akion hospital on Sunday November 15. He was a lifelong resident of Canan. Mauer's funeral home in Le Mars is in charge of arrangements, funeral services pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Meinnis
Ne Akion hospital
canan
Mauer
Le Mars
Westmar Opens Basketball Drill Amid Returning Veterans
Westmar College conducts a lengthy drill with 28 players including three lettermen and several veterans led by first year coach Robinson. The Golden Eagles feature standouts from Le Mar Orange Cay and Akron among a mix of returning scorers and freshmen making early impressions. The schedule lists games against Dakota Wesleyan and Morningside with a Thanksgiving clash at Sioux City. Also noted is O'Toole’s student teaching weekend with Iowa State Teachers College in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westar College
Dakota Wesleyan
Tors. Robinson
anuckus
Relig Stutz
Pallings
Monts
Pat Keagi
Rock Valley
Bib Rehiberg
Le Mar
Harold Rhisper
Aion
Jim Dixon
Correchonsille
Tin Driscoll
Ken Muyskens
banter
Northwestern hunter college
Orange Cay
Varl Johnsen
Ashton
Jeon Matuiesen
Akron
Golden Eagles
Buzz Groom
Mosills
Len Rhode
Mapleton
Lares Dumphes
Dev Maines
Cyrus Kelle
Roanoke
Kay Stan Watke
South Sioux City
Norman Gunnink
Hull
Janie. Martin
Fargo
S. C. Fidton Nohe
Waterloo
Bob Roberts
Washta
Westman
bke
Sout City
Mars O'Toole
Iowa State Teachers college
Independence
Towa
L. C. O'Toole
Sunday Evening Mishap Leaves One Car In River
A Sunday side swipe near the bridge sent one vehicle into the river with 12 people aboard in two cars. No one was badly hurt though several received hospital checks. Deputy Jim Mertes led the scene with Highway Patrolmen Hov A Swieter and Ly Pell responding. Passenger injuries included back muscle strain and a foreheaI cut. The crash occurred 3:45 to 6:00 pm near the river, involving Jonahan J. Van Es 29 At ton and Fred Crosswhite 46 Sioux City, with others named in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
prssenters
hosptal
Jim Mertes
Ho v A. Swieter
Ly Pell
Atton
Fred Crosswhite
outer
Sioux City
chary
Van Es
Mig
Sandra
Karen
aml a babs
aba Roy H. Bown
Bosden
Bouma
Audres Nando
Mary Jane
James Alexander
Sioux Cin
Fred Toms
ako
Baby Contest At A B Eyed by Le Mars Families
Le Mars residents may enter their children in a photo contest at the loyal A&B Appliance Store with $750 in cash prizes. A photographer will snap portraits on Tuesday and Wednesday November 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for ages up to 12 based on personality and expression. Funeral services for Mrs. Walter Scott will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Hawarden after a seven week illness from a broken hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
signity
A&B
Chaires
Globe-Post
Chad Godfrey
Hawarden
Series of Farm Program Meetings Planned in Multiple Townships Akron
1954 farm program changes prompt a countywide series of meetings to explain cost share shifts and soil conservation goals. Agencies from Extension, Soil Conservation, ASCS, and Farm Home Administration will attend. Township signups begin after meetings, with sessions in Akron on November 19 at the high school and other towns through November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Weidauer
PMA
Extension Service
Soil Conservation Service
Agriculture Stabilization Service
Farm Home Administration
Gehlen Gridders Dominate Conference Selections
Roy Holzman reports three Gehlen Jays named to the All Conference first team Ron Wells Jim Moir and Norman Hendrich. Bud Kurth picked for second team with honorable mentions to John Vollmar Pat Kennedy and Dick Weber. Gehlen and Orange City lead league standings while Gehlen faces a tough schedule. Jays open season at Marcus and in Orange City at the Stounland jamboree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Holzman
Jay
Ron Wells
Jim Moir
Norman Hendrich
Bud Kurth
John Vollmar
Pat Kennedy
Dick Weber
Gehlen
Orange City
Hawarden
Akron
Canton Academy
Rock Rapids
Gehien
Jays
Marcus
Aston St. Mary's
Eastsiders
Canton
S. Di
Eastside
Heelan
Sioux City
Corpus Christ
Fort Dodge
Algon
S. D
Alton St. Mary's
Emmetsburg
Remsen
Remsen St. Mary's
Alton
Merritt
Ashton
Agricultural Produce and Poultry Ledger Note
A fragmented list shows Wheat Corn Oat and Flax with related poultry terms including Roosters Heavy Hens and Pullet Eggs. Mentions eye and various egg types such as No 1 Eye No 2 Eggs Cream and Sweet Crean aunque.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pamela
Ronald
Leonard Halwer
Ireton
Joélene
Darrel Mueller
Mr. Mueller
The
Globe
ind
ARLEM The
Minnie Halwey
Frenchy
Harry Hoyt
Indianapolis
Indiana
Alvin Joslin
Mary Jane Orban
A. J. Orban
Hancock
Allard
Wilken
Annetta Allud
Wendell Wilken
Jensen Beach
Florida
Toy G. Samplay
Angeline Constance
Phyllis Jackson
martin
Jeary Allard
Stuart
Mis
Louis Wilken
Jefferson
Bert Utesch
Martin county hospital
Florida Power and Light Co
Virginia Apts
Frori
Silver Springs
Westfield Poacher
Italo Sotomayor
Verland p Campbell
Donald Campbell
Arlington
Calif
Ernestine Gilbreth
Manlunset
N.Y
Bop
Duesdas
Frank L. Lund
Frisky Masters
Buss Medel
highway commission
highy 29
Brunsville
POLICE NEWS
Westmar
B.B
Jakola Wesleyan
Yankton Dee
Three Jays
Pierce Wall
Sioux City, Ia
J. Frank Jewett
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