ASC To Call Referendum On Iowa Corn Plans
Iowa officials announce December 11 as referendum day for corn producers across 24 states to choose between soil bank base acreage and acreage allotment plans for 1957. Voters in 894 counties will learn voting details soon with state and county ASC offices providing eligibility and payment information including base allocations and allotments for 1957.
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Des Moines
Max M. Soeth
State
ASC
United State Department of Agriculture
soil bank
Iowa ASC
Loeth
lowa ASC
Iowa
natonal
Towa
rale
soi bank
ASC oalfices
neahow
Engagement and Thanksgiving Visit Noted in Local Notices
To marry Mrs Hansen of Sioux City announces the engagement of her granddaughter Michells Anderson of Sims City to Donald E Hawkins, son of Mr and Mrs Lester Hawkins of Kingsley. The wedding is set for June 14. Mr and Mrs Fdeard Downing and children Dirnne and Steven of Galva Town are spending Thanksgiving with Mrs Downine's parents Mr and Mars Watlie Hemphill.
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Fdeard Downing
Dirnne and
Steven
Galva, Town
Downine
Mr. and
Mars. Watlie Hemphill
Farmers in Plymouth County Use 1956 Price Support Loans
Plymouth County farmers have placed 20 868 bushels of 1956 corn under government price support loans as of November 15. Of this, 12 303 bushels qualify for the higher 1.43 per bushel rate, while 8 505 bushels qualify for the non compliance 0 18 rate. Additional 1956 crops include 1570 bushels oats 648 flaxseed and 10 744 soybeans. Farmers must apply by January 31 for small grain sorghum flaxseed and soybeans and by May 31 for corn loans and purchase agreements. full details at the county ASC office.
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Plymouth county
Wm. M. Schnepf
ASC
New Cars in Le Mars and Sioux City Features Prominent Brands
Local car dealers Clarence Braun of Le Mars and Elmer Steinbeck of Sioux City showcase Chevrolet models. Kenneth Clarey of Akron and Hugh Paul of Le Mars advertise Chevrolet offerings. William Kehrberg of Le Mars promotes Buick while Ford figures in the mix with regional listings.
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Clarence Braun
Le Mars
Chevrolet
Elmer Steinbeck
Sioux City
Ford
Kenneth Clarey
Akron
Chevrole
Hugh Paul
William Kehrberg
Buick
Montagne Thompson婚礼在 Sioux City 举行
Lila Rose Montagne 与 Rolland L Thompson 在 Blessed Sacrament 教堂举行婚礼, 9:30 祈祷, Rev Planagan 主祭。新娘穿 Chantilly 花边与金缕，手捧红玫绽花束。新娘家人和亲友列席, 婚宴在 Sioux City Eagles 举行, 150 客人。新人将居于 15101 Jackson, Sioux City。
Gully Structure Complete in Hancock Township
The gully structure on Amos Ross and Lester Williams farms in Hancock township was completed this week. Built with cooperation from the County Board of Supervisors, the ASC Committee, the County Engineer, and the Plymouth County Soil Conservation District along with the Soil Conservation Service, it will serve as a road crossing, gully central water source, and recreational area. SCS Area Engineer Clarence Bueler notes a site lake may reach 48 feet deep at normal dam levels. District technicians report terraces completed for Walter Hartman, Amos Ross, and Ted Haffman. contour lines done for Henry Sanow and John Reinech. and other soil work for Lawrence and Wilton Paulsen and others.
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Amos Ross
Lester Williams
Hancock township
County Board of Supervisors
County
ASC Committee
County Enygineer
Lester Willamns
Plymouth County Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service
Clarence Buelel
SCS
Lngineer
Dastrict Vechnicians
Walter Hartman
Lincoln township
Ted Haffman
Washington townships
Frank
Gene Tratters
Mitton
Henry Sanow
Henry township
John Reinech
Fredonia
Lawrence amt Withen Paulsen
Meadow
Le Mars Social Notes Thanksgiving Gatherings Are Reported
Le Mars social page details Thanksgiving dinners hosted by multiple families including Benson Sturges Moore Chapman and Mowers plus gatherings of the Woman's Missionary Society and Gold Star Mothers. Local clubs held meetings with lessons, sermons and social hours as neighbors shared meals and programs.
Petit Jury List Circulated for December 1956 Court Term
The December term docket includes jurors from Le Mars Elk hor n and surrounding towns with names such as Clarence Anderson Joe Becker Nate Georke Ethel Hoffman Grace Pratt Elizabeth Vollmar Harland Bainbridge Marlys Epp ling Willard Harris George Reep Cc Grover Bechtle Mrs Nell Dunn F Gunther Francis Hall El la Lehman Ralph Phipps Mrs Jack Ms John Vimes ALON Beck Herman Ericksen Lester Frank Frank Greten Richard Hatz Mrs Charles Lang Marcel Maigen Peter Mortensen Elmer Nitaschke William Pratt Alfred Schamiill Aero Heroin Beckman Leo Jones Ruthering Weidenfetler Garfield Marcel Beemner Nora Richardson Fredonia Mrs William Berkenpas Conrad Nussbaum Verna Miller Hengerford Paul Boeck Wayne Held Lamas Jones Clas Lembcke Cleo Sipma Liberty Leonard Brown Harold LeBahn John Morton Bere Wynidom Prot Edward Pollc mer Rain i Plymouth Mehon Engelbrecht Eihel Mortensen Herbert Norton Rene Ross Merle Kruesdell Hen ry Cai Kokken Mary Wagert Preston Ed di Janssen agage Trio and others are named as residents and associates in the jury roster. The engagement of Meadow Edith Anne to Scan George Kappler is noted with plans for a December wedding.
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LE_ MARS I
Clarence Anderson
Joe Becker
Nate Georke
Ethel Hoffman
Grace Pratt
Elizabeth Vollmar
ELKHORN
Harland Bainbridge
Marlys Eppling
Willard Harris
George Reep- Cc
LE MARS
Grover Bechtle
Nell Dunn
ae F. Gunther
Francis Hall
Ella Lehman
Ralph Phipps
Jack
John Vimes
ALON
Beck
Herman Ericksen
Lester Frank
Frank Greten
Richard P. Hatz
Charles F. Lang
Marcel Maigen
Peter Mortensen
Elmer Nitaschke
William Pratt
Alfred Schamiill
AERO
Beckman
Leo Jones
Ruthering Weidenfetler
GARFIELD
Marcel Beemner
Nora Richardson
FREDONIA
William Berkenpas
Conrad Nussbaum
Verna Miller
HENGERFORD
Paul Boeck
Wayne Held
Lamas Jones
Clas Lembcke
Cleo Sipma
LIBERTY
Leonard Brown
Harold LeBahn
John Morton
Bere Wynidom
Elward
Mehon Engelbrecht
Eihel Mortensen
Herbert Norton
rene Ross
Merle “Kruesdell
HENRY
Cai Kokken S
Mary Wagert
PRESTON
Eddi Janssen
agage TRIELD
Clyde Bavender oine Kahler
Joh Winquist
Emmetsbug
Le Mais
Fdith
Anne
Scan
George Kappler
August’ ward Scobell
Mack Narschke
Scobell
Fmmersburg
Tate LINCOLN
Scabell Gerte Rasuse
SIOUX
Rust Congregational church
WoT. Nebon
Clete
Emimetsburg
Nichi
FERRY
Gordon Parkhill
WASHINGTON
Slow Snowfall Hinders Drivers as Storm Halts
Roads were icy on Tuesday amid a snowstorm that dropped about two and a half inches of snow and .15 inches of precipitation. Winds and blizzard conditions arrived early Wednesday. By then, the temperature fell to the low 20s with Tuesday’s high at 32 and a low of 23.
Collisions on Ice Blank Highway 75 and 73 Injure Vehicles
Two crashes occurred on November 19 on icy highway curves. Laris Sutherkang of Bulaton collided with a northbound Siouxland bus driven by Paul Adams near Merrill, causing 300 total damage. Minutes later Ivan Carlson of Axiel Kansas struck a parked Wolbers car then another Sanders car at the same curve, totaling 98 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laris Sutherkang
Bulaton
Mian
Studebaker
Merrill
ao Siouxland
Paul Adams
Sergeant Bluffs
Ivan Carlson
Axiel Kansas
George Wolbers
Sheldon
Wolbers
Rvan Sanders
Carlson
Sanders
Fly With Marines New enlistment policy promises aviation paths
Sergeant Bennett of the Marine Corps Recruiting Office in Sioux City announces a new enlistment plan offering duty in aviation. Recruits train initially in California, then at Jacksonville Florida, with options to join Marine Attack, Day and All Weather, Helicopter, Photographic Transport or Observation squadrons as they progress toward jets and twin engine helicopters. Contact Bennett promptly to reserve a place as advancement is expected to rise rapidly.
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Bennett
Marine Corps
Sioux City
California
Marine Aviation Technical Schools
Jacksonville
Florida
Thanksgiving Service at St Johns E&R Church
A Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday November 21 at St Johns E and R Church. Br Harold Maxwell of Westmar will preach and Pastor Straube will conduct the liturgy. The Brotherhood Chorus will provide the anthem. This is a community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's E & ER
Harold Maxwell
Westmar
Straube
Brotherhood Chorus
Local Le Mars B P W meeting hosts Kellogg and Conway
Business And Professional Women welcomed Verna Kellogg of Sioux City district director and her secretary Vera Conway as special guests. Le Mars chapter heard United Nations talk by Mrs Down and welcomed Akron guests seeking to form a club. Stortz staged a National Security skit. lunch followed.
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Verna Kellogg
Sioux City
sth
Vera Conway
Le Mars B. P.OW
Charlie Down
Le Mars
United Nations
Akron
Kellogg
Conway
Fily Stortz
Let Us Wed Leonard Brooks License Granted
A marriage license was issued to Leonard Brooks and Paullina Hanive Borchers. The proceedings occurred at the clerk’s office with plans concluded for the marriage this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Brooks
Paullina
Hanive Borchers
Mars
Bridal Shower for Miss Lorraine Schuchte of Granville
A bridal shower was held Wednesday November in Mrs. Donald M Harms home in honor of Miss Lorraine Schuchte of Granville. The bride to be received beautiful and useful gifts. Guests enjoyed games and a course luncheon to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Schuchte
Granville
Donald M. Harms
Memorial rites for Westmar football player Stanley Short
Stanley E Short 41 died after brain surgery following a football injury on November 3 at Le Mars. A Des Moines native son of Dewey and Mildred Short, he was a Westmar College football player and Evangelical United Brethren Church ministry student. Funeral services were held in Des Moines with Rutledge funeral home assisting. Survivors include his parents a brother a sister and a grandmother.
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Stanley E. Short
Des Moines
Westmar college
St. Joseph’s hospital
Sioux City
Calvary Evangelical United Brethen
Andrew
Doris Williamson
Tiverton
Ron
Mabel McQueen
Under Doctor's Care at Sacred Heart Hospital
Medical and surgical patients admitted since Nov 15 list numerous names across Remsen Le Mars Kingsley Merrill Amess Cleghorn and Marcus. Entries include Kristie Beth McKee Delbert Johnson George Millers Melvin Daison and others with several births noted in November.
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Sacred Heart Hospital
Joseph Treinen
Remsen
Kristie Beth McKee
Le Mars
Delbert Johnson
Harry J. Condon
Le Mlars
Art Norton
Richard Areny
Le Mar
Pegav Paul Le Mars
Lyle Cuthrell
Ken Lelind Hartman
Kingsley
George Millers
Melvin daison
Merrily
Margaret Ahles Remser
Charles Wilcox
Cleghorn
Michael Luc
Mio
LeRoy Hauswyth
Mes
Chiffon Carlson
Miroo
Floward Petersen
Marcus
Mars Traday Club Meeting Scheduled for Friday
The Mars Traday Club will meet on Friday November in the home of Mrs L Belk. Mrs Fidel Wagner and Mrs Jay Perry will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SThe Te Mars Traday Club
L. 2. Belk
Fidel Wagner
Jay Perry
Hospital Auxiliary Met Monday Eve
A newly organized Hospital Auxiliary met Monday evening at the hospital with Mrs. Volar as president. Officers elected include Mrs. J. J. Killeas vice president, Mrs. William Sturges secretary, Mrs. James Kelley treasurer, and Mrs. Alvin Pecks as membership chair. Bazaar planned for Dec 3 4 5 6 and 7 at the hospital. donations invited. Membership drive underway with $1 dues.
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John Volar
J. J. Killeas
William Sturges
James Kelley
treasure
Alvin Pecks
Ways and Means
Burton Dull
R. J. Fisch
Verne Nyman
Paul Trauffer
Paul Hud
Civic Leaders Met Here For Study At Westmar College
Sixty five community leaders from 18 northwest Iowa towns met at Westmar College for an all day study on community progress. Dr. Harry Kalas of Westar College gave the keynote Does Your Community Attract. Five key ingredients were agreed: recreational facilities, parking, sewage disposal, attractive highway approaches, and strong local leadership.
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northwest
Iowa
Westmar College
Harry Kalas
Westar college
Iowa Council for Community Improvement
Arlie Pierson
Plymouth county
New Firebug Squirrel Incident Baffles Officials
A state forester praised Jowans for burn prevention due to education while a district forester Milo Peterson on a radio program praised warnings before reporting a grass fire sparked by a fox squirrel near Elgin. The blaze spread over two acres before firefighters arrived as wind fanned the flames. Peterson quipped that incendiary squirrels may have been overlooked.
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Mile Peterson
Conservation Commission
McGregor
Elgin
Peterson
Milo
Lincoln Stanton Farm Bureau Meeting Ends With Gift Drive
Despite wind and snow 17 Lincoln Stanton Farm Bureau ladies gathered at Mrs Himer Hoffmanns home for the Better Breakfst meeting chaired by Mrs R J Knapp Minutes approved The group planned a Christmas party at Mrs Geo Schnepf Dee with key committee members and proposed a gift drive for Home of Retarded Children matching gift packaging For breakfast the menu emphasized nutrition and energy led by Mrs Baron Mutts Orange boast and Hanena Eye-Log desserts The January meeting will be hosted by Mrs Lark Sehvenrock with Mrs Pea Tund presenting a lesson on grooming
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Lincoln-Stanton Farm Bureau
Himer Hoffmann
R. J. Knapp
Geo Schnepf Dee
KR. C. Hodgson
desson
Donbasher
Sis
Don Hawke
Pood
Mike
Baron Mutts
Lark Sehvenrock
Pea Tund
desson con
Announce Marriage of Joan Alice to Robert Dean Eschirki
Mrs Bo iumme announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Joan Alice to Robert Dean Eschirki son of Mioo and Mrs Kie Tschirki of Forest Candowa. The ceremony will be Wednesday December 26 at St George Church with Rev Bagley officiating. Miss Phimmer teaches first grade at Forest Day and Mr Tschirt Riots is a student at Iowa Seite Teachers College in Cedar Falls.
Attendance At Local Churches Schedule The Week
A list of services for John American Lutheran Preston Two Akron Jaws Henry J Dirks Pastor with times for Sunday School Bible Class 9 00 A M Divine services 10 00 A M and weekly events at several churches including Junior Mission Band confirmation class and choir activities coordinating with Union Two Presbyterian St Johns American Lutheran and other congregations through Sunday to Saturday detailing worship times and events.
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Preston
Akron
Jaws
Henry J. Dirks
Union Two
Presbyterian Church
Lyle Groft
Missionary — Aid Society
Manse
St. John's American Lutheran Church
L. L. Belk
Brotherhood
Trinity American Lutheran Church weekly schedule
Trinity American Lutheran Church announces the week of Nov 25 timetable. Services at 10:30 pm, Sunday School at 9:15 am, Akron Broadcast on KLEM at 8:15 pm, Adult Study at 2:30 pm. Pastor Meyer attends Co op Regional meeting in Kansas City. council meetings postponed. upcoming classes and activities listed through Saturday Confirmation Instruction at 8:30 am.
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aaron
Jawa
Luther A. Meyer
Trinity
Akron
Kansas Cito
Dartbull
Le Mats
Cross R. T
He R. T
Brotherhood
St Matthews Lutheran Church Service Notice at Chatsworth
St Matthews Lutheran Church Chatsworth invites parishioners to Divine Services at 8 30 am and Sunday School at 9 30 am Pastor Luther A Meyer notes a postponed council meeting on Saturday Confirmation instruction at 8 30 am An investment in knowledge pays the best interest Benjamin Franklin line
Immanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches Calendar
Church activities list for Immanuel and Union Creek Lutheran Churches includes confirmations, harvest festival services with baptisms, Sunday School sessions, junior mission, senior released time classes, a potluck, church board meeting, parish cleaning, Ladies Aid events, and regular services. Attendance and exact times noted for several events across the weekend and following weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IMMANUEL AND
UNION CREEK LUTHERAN
David J. Roy
Mandelkow Dies at 86 Former Long Beach Farmer
William F. Mandelkow of Long Beach California died November 19 1956 at age 86. Born in Germany April 3 1870 he had been a farmer and former resident near Le Ron. Funeral services are set for November 24 at St John American Lutheran church Le Magis at 130 PM with Rev L L Belk officiating. Burial will follow in Reading Township Lutheran cemetery near Ireton under Mauer funeral home direction. Survivors include his wife two daughters Mrs C E Minne Hilton of Long Beach and Mrs Warren E Fern Carpenter of Spencer plus several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Anna and son Emmerson Mandelkow in April 1956.
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William F. Mandelkow
Long Beach
California
Mr. Mandelkow
Germany
reton
St. John’s American
Mauer funeral home
C. E. (Minne) Hilton
Warren E. (Fern) Carpenter
Spencer
Anna
Emmerson Mandelkow
Heart Attack Claims Plymouth County Resident Gerhard Ommen
Gerhard Ommen a lifelong Plymouth County resident died of a heart attack on November 19 1956 at the Leonard Sehoudt farm in Grant township He was born January 20 1906 in Grant township He never married Funeral services will be held November 23 at St John s American Lutheran Church in Craig at 2 00 PM Burial will be in Grant township Cemetery under Mauer funeral home Rev Donald Schmidt officiating Survivors include his mother Anthe Ommen three brothers Mense Henry and John Ommen all of Le Mars and Watertown SD five sisters Mrs Henry Mary Lubben Mrs Rick Assien Katherine Mr Art Koert and Mrs George Foxen all of Le Mars and Mrs Henry Olimanns of Ireton He was preceded in death by his father in 1939 a brother and a sister Friends may call at the Mauer Funeral Home after 3 00 PM on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard Ommen
Plymouth county
Leonard Sehoudt
Grant township
Craig
Mr. Ommen
St. John’s American Lutheran church
Mauer funeral home
Donald Schmidt
Anthe Ommen
Mense
Henry Ommen
Le Mars
John Ommen
Watertown
Henry
Mary) Lubben
Rick Assien
Katherine
Art
Tena)Koert
George
Lena) Foxen
Anna
Mrs Anna Madsen 96 dies in Hawarden area obituary
Mrs Anna Madsen, 96, longtime Oscelen county resident, died early Tuesday after a stroke. Born April 12, 1860 in Wiltshire Denmark, she came to America at 13, lived in Plymouth County, married Hans Madsen, farmed in Plymouth and Oscelon counties, widowed in 1923. Survived by five daughters, one son, eleven grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Services Friday 2:00 p.m. at Waleian Funeral Home Sibley Iowa with Rev Paul Williams officiating. Burial in Sibley cemetery.
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Anna Madsen
Oscelen
Hawarden
Catherine Juhi
Andreas Juhi
Denmark
Wiltshup
America
states
Plymouth county
Fredonia township
Anni
Hans Madsen
Oscelon county
Madsen
Henry Husted
Earl Jones
Le Mars
Jess truckeniaster
Fyler, Min
Michael J. Lucid Funeral Services Scheduled
Funeral services for Michael J. Lucid, retired farmer, will be at 9 am Thursday at St James Catholic Church with Rev J LeWelle officiating, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery. Lucid, born July 22, 1875 in Independence, Iowa, moved to Le Mars and farmed locally before settling in town. He married Frances McDenutt on May 12, 1909 in Sioux City and leaves a widow, stepmother, and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J . Lucid
Sacred Heart
Frances McDenutt
Swmix City
40th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Mel Petusen
Mr and Mrs Mel Petusen of Pe Nba celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary with a 7 to 9:30 pm open house at St John American Lutheran Church on West day November 28. No invitations have been sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Petusen
Pe Nba
St. John American Lutheran church
hee wath
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Lila Rose Montagne
Cyril Montagne
Merrill and
Rolland L. Thompson
Harold Thompson
Blessed Sacrament church
Msgr
Planagan
Caren Kovarna
Hinton
Asdene Woeller
Huarolkl
Dick Thompson
Rickie
D. J. Ladenberger
Tadenbergers
F. Lundquist
Beresford, South Dakota
Le Mars Social Notes
Willard Bentson
Lowell Benson
Teresa
Laura
Jackson
Minnesota
Benson
Wallace Possom
Algonquin
Illinois
Wiliam Sturges
George Sturges
John Moore
T. K. Chapman
Nebraska State Teachers College
Wayne
Nebraska
Gerry
Iowa State College
Ames
Harry Mower
Seney
Ralph Marcue
Henry Cannon
Marcues
Gold Star
Katherine Bradley
Anna Steinbach
Nate Goorke
Josephine Arendt
W. G. Arendt
Omaha
Dennis Schneider
Maury Moser
Petit Jury
Marines
Landing Town & Country League
Waeside Inn
Adolphs
Lukens
Aalbs Baker
Kent Feed
Mastese Body Shop
Taly Cafe
dilph’s
Ian
Welly
Frances Welly
Hospital
Jowans
Lincoln-Stanton
John
doho’s E and R
IM. L. Straube
Gund meeing
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ST. MATTHEWS LUTHERAN CHURCH
St. GEORGES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Matlin Whitmer
Chinch
St George's Cink
Monte Cass
W. F. Mandelkow
Mrs
Michael J. Lucid
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