Merrill Legion Parade and Highway Dispute for 1956 Convention
Eldo Keiser and Lowell Phillips announce the Ninth District American Legion Parade set for October 30 in Merrill. About twenty five high school and military bands, floats and Shrine White Horse Patrol will march through the town despite traffic detour conflicts with the state highway commission. The letter criticizes permission delays for detouring traffic on Highway 75 and calls for a workable solution amid road widening plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torm Leiter
Merrill
American Legion
Iowa
Shrine White Horse Patrol
Sioux City
Highway Commission
Merrilla Parade
Mayebe
Eldo Keiser
Lowell Phillips
Hulweg
E U B Women Hold District Institute Meeting
The District Institute of the Women’s Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Calvary Fr. U B Church Le Mars on Wednesday October 3 with 157 in attendance. Mrs Gola Pian Moville led the service and Rev Fred D Walker of Sierre Leone West Africa spoke showing mission photos. Le Mars had the largest attendance with 381 registered and AdeVille closely second. Next year’s officers include Mrs R C Hodgson from the Stanton W S W S District leader. Mrs Owe Liebring George as assistant. Mrs Elmer Brown AdeVille as second assistant. AdeVille invited the fall Institute and Allendorf invited the spring Officers Training School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Institute
Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethern
Calvary Fr. U. B
le Mars
Gola Pian Moville
Fred D. Walker
Sierre Leone
West Africa
Africa
le Mars Society
Adeville
R. C. Hodgson
Stanton W. S. W. S
Owe Liebring
George
Elmer Brown
Adeville Society
West Fall Institute
Allendorf Society
Spring Officers Training School
95th Birthday Honor for Remsen Matriarch Anna Kramer
On Tuesday a big community gathering celebrated Mrs Anna Kramer's 95th birthday at Remsen with an open house for friends and family. A long time resident who arrived 68 years ago, she received hundreds of well wishers as the Kramer family remained prominent in local business and civic life, reflecting her strong maternal influence.
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Ascioner
Dun
Anna Kramer
Remsen
Kramer
Leeds Dump the Bulldogs in season opener
Leeds beat Le Mars 13 to 7 to earn its first win of the season. Le Mars struck first on a 30 yard drive ending with Ron Charlson scoring. Leeds answered with a 10 yard run by Noel Painter and a Conley extra point, then a 30 yard pass to Bruce Yockey setup Evans to score, but Le Mars fumbled the conversion.
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Leeds
le Mars
Lancers
Ron Charlson
Fred Fick
Dave Evans
Noel Painter
Joe Conley
Evans
Bruce Yockey
Fears
Le Mars High Announces 1956 Homecoming Royalty Plans
Le Mars public school and student council unveil 1956 homecoming events headlined by crowning queen Helen Waston and duke Walt Clark. A 1:43 p.m. pep rally, 3:00 p.m. parade, 7:45 p.m. football vs South Sioux City, and postgame dance follow. Royalty and attendants listed. prizes for floats offered by the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Westmarfield
Helen Waston
John Watson
Walt Clark
Albert Clark
Judy Gunther
Clem Gunvher
Janice Gabel
Clay
Central Building
le Mars Chamber of Commerce
Mount Drug Store
Jim Down
Saunders announce wedding of Georgi Anna and Roger Martin
The Saunders announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Georgi Anna to Roger Martin son of Mr and Mrs Julius Martin of Hinton. The wedding is set for Thursday October 25 at 7 00 PM in the First Lutheran church at Kingsley. Everett Kranken, a young farmer near Sioux Center, suffered fractured ribs and abdominal chest injuries Tuesday when a corn picker detached and fell on him. neighbor Gerrit Hulseein, his brother-in-law, worked with him. Franken is recuperating at home after Rock Valley treatment. Jim Mertes deputy sheriff said the weekend was quiet.
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Mip Ama Wor Weine Saunders
Marriege
Georgi Anna
Roger Martin
Julius Martin
Hinton
Kingsley
Everett Kranken
Siouxenter
Gerrit Robert Hulseein
Franken
Rock Valley
Jim Mertes
Wiltgen Air Force Reserve Candidate for State Senate
The Cherokee Times features Albert Wiltgen born in Le Mars and in Plymouth Cherokee counties on the ballot as Democratic candidate for State Senate. He has run a construction business for ten years and now serves as a major in the air force reserve after one year in infantry and four years in the air force. he is married with five children and argues plate taxes are too high and the tax commission should maximize value from money spent rather than imposing new taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Albert Wiltgen
Plymouth
Ida
Cherokee
le Mars
the Times
Airforce Reserve
Wiltgen
Infantry
Air Force
Tax Commission
Ime
New Wing For Sioux Center Hospital
A record crowd at the Sioux Center Community Hospital Family Night authorized the board to proceed with a new nursing home wing costing 120000 to 150000 dollars. Some funds are in reserve with about 50000 from federal sources and the rest to be raised locally. The decision passed without dissent after a round table discussion on need financing plans and priorities led by moderator Maurice A. Te Pushes and six board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Center Community Hospital
Gerrit de Mots
P. E. Vermeer
P. E. Mouw
James Wandsche den Herder
Maurice A. Te Pushes
Aunt Emma Dobbert Dies in Albuquerque New Mexico
Mrs. E Dobbert of Mars reports her aunt Mrs Emma Dobbert has died in Albuquerque New Mexico on Sunday October 7. The body will be shipped here for burial. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Harold Baack
the Mars
Emma Dobbert
Albuquerque
New Moxico
Debbert
le Mars
Suit Filed Over Hay and Straw Bale Services
Gene Louch and Kenneth Arens sue Loutsch for 254.40 alleging hire to bale hay and straw on June 8 and July 13 1953. They claim agreement to pay 0.12 per bale for 1600 hay bales and 0.12 per unit for 20 straw holes, with 59 percent interest from July 15 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Louch
Kenneth Arens
Loutsch
Allege
Robert Loutsch
Police Court Fines At Mayor’s Office Report
The past week fines include Frank Kernback for no muffler nine dollars Robert Jennings for speeding twenty dollars Grace Jackson for stop sign nine dollars and C J Reynolds for speeding and stop sign twenty dollars
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Frank Kernback
Robert Jennings
Grace Jackson
C. J. Reynolds
Gehlen Blanks Le Mars as Kingsley Holds Lead
Kingsley blanked hosting Gehlen 12 to 0 in a grid encounter here Thursday. Gayle Mercer scored both Gehlen’s touchdowns, the first on a 1 yard run in the opening quarter and the second on a 6 yard punt return from his own 40 yard line in the second period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley
le Mars Gehlen
Gayle Mercer
Maurice First Reformed hosts Kluis Hofmeyer wedding
Wanda A Kluis and Elmer Hofmeyer united in Sept 21 ceremony at Maurice First Reformed Church in candlelit setting. Rev David Leman officiated. Attendants wore rust and green, bouquets of colored poms. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with lace sleeves and tulle over satin. Reception for 140 followed. After a honeymoon to the Black Hills, they will live near Carnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
First Reformed Church
Wanda A. Kluis
Dick Kluis
Elmer Hofmeyer
Marenge
John H. Hofmeyer
Orange City
David Leman
Shelma Wierda
Harvey Hofmeyer
Herb Zuetenhorst
Henrietta van Maanen
Besuman
John Aberson
Lea Eason
William Hulstein
Fred Rowendirk
Bert van Maanen
Georgia Hotapp to wed Francis Croat in Granville ceremony
Mr and Mrs Otto Hotapp of Granville announce the engagement of daughter Georgia to Francis Croat son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Croat of Granville. The wedding will take place November 6 at St Josephs Church in Granville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hotapp
Granville
Georgia
Francis Croat
Clarence Croat
St Joseph's Church
White Horse Patriot Parade At Merrill Conference
The world famous White Horse Mounted Par a l from Sioux City will join the 9th District Fall Conference of the Iowa American Legion in Merrill on October 30. The parade starts at 3 30 pm followed by a free public evening performance. A 174th Fighter Interceptor Squadron jet flyover, high school band contest, floats and exhibits enhance the day with a free community dance to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa American Legion
Merrill
Iowa
Sioux City
Abu Bekr Shrine
United States
174Th Fighter Interceptor
Iowa National Air Guard
Olsen-Halwey Post
Family Living Lesson Set at Riverside October Meeting
The Second Family Living Lesson for the year will be held Friday October 19 at 1 30 PM in the IOE building. Eva Lund County Extension Home Economist will present Better Breakfast to project leaders from women s clubs across Plymouth County. A nationwide campaign on breakfast habits prompted this club request to gain more information this year. The meeting will cover nutritional aspects of proper meal planning and clubs are urged to send their representatives.
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IR OE. A
Eva Lund
Couny Extension Home Economist
Plymouth County
Family Living Committee Plans Next Year Program
The Family Living Committee of the Plymouth County Extension Council will hold its regular meeting Monday October 15 at 1 30 at the Sorenston office. Members will evaluate the past year program and consider plans for the current year. They will look ahead to next year and seek to make plans available to clubs earlier.
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Fhymouth County
Comnil
Sorenston
Pase
Legion Stag Membership Event At Pe Mars Counts Club
The Stag Legion membership gathering will be held at the Pe Mars Counts Club on Wednesday in October starting at 45 dollars per person. Kenneth Benda Department Commander R J Laird Department Adjutant and Smoke Brown will attend. National Vice Commander Gordon Tentinger noted admission with the 1957 paid membership card, or attendees may pay dues to obtain a 1987 card at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shemerican Legion
Pe Mars Counts Club
Kenneth Benda
R J. (Skin) Laird
Smoke Brown
Gordon Tentinger
Industrial Appreciation Week Plans in LeMars
A group of Mars business people and E. W. Rogers Chamber of Commerce officials met to arrange Industrial Appreciation Week. Nine manufacturing firms with national distribution will cooperate with nine LeMars firms, using show windows to tell their story and how their work benefits LeMars.
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Mars
E. W. Rogers
Scretary
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
le Mars
Conrad Lau Funeral Services Held in Kingsley District
Conrad Adolph Lau 71 a Kingsley area resident died after a year of illness on his farm west of Kingsley. Funeral services were at 2:30 p m Monday at Dickison funeral home with Rev Walter Resner presiding. Burial followed in Kingsley cemetery. Born in Germany September 20 1885 he came to the United States at age eight and moved to the Kingsley community in 1908. Survived by six brothers Bill Gus Ferdinand Ernest Jess and George C of near Hinton. others reside nearby.
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Conrad Adolph Lau
Kingsley
Dickison
Walter Resner
Mr. Lau
Germany
United States
Mills County
Lau
Bill
Gus
Ferdinand
Ernest
Jess
Call
George C
Hinton
4 H Girls Recognition Banquet Arrangements in Le Mars
Plymouth County 4 H Girls will hold their recognition banquet at Calvary Ub Church in Le Mars Tuesday evening October 16 at 6 30 oclock. County committee members are Mrs Ralph Gabel Mrs R J Becker Mrs Franz Schneider and Mrs Tom Kenny. The banquet honors girls who completed their projects and the leaders who served during the 1955 56 club year.
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Plymouth County
Clut
Calvary E UB
le Mars
Ralph Gabel
R. J. Becker
Franz Schneider
Tom Kenny
Marriage Licenses Granted in Plymouth County
This week at Plymouth County Clerk of Court office licenses issued include William D Lewton of Wichita Kansas and Lynne Richardson of Kingsley, Gene Tobin of Westfield and Connie Gabel of Akron.
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Plymouth County
Fall Rally by Lutheran Woman's Missionary League in Hinton
The Lutheran Woman's Missionary League of the Sioux City Circuit holds its Fall rally at Trinity Lutheran Church Hinton Iowa on Tuesday October 9 Registration starts 9 30 am Morning devotions led by Rev W R Hamilton Redeemer Lutheran Sion City The morning speaker is Rev R J Schmidt Fort Dodge on For A Deeper Spiritual Life Afternoon devotions by Rev R W Meyer Peace Lutheran Marcus speaker W G Schull Jefferson IA topic Evangelism A workshop led by Mrs Walter Schogmack Le Mars presides at the afternoon business meeting Congregations and pastors to attend A potluck lunch served in church parlors at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Woman's Missionary League
Sioux City Circuit
Trinity Lutheran
R. We. Meyer
Peace Lutheran Church
Marcus
W. G. Schull
Jefferson
Walter Schogmack
le Mars
Liieen
Fire damages Smith Law Sharpening store test of water
Fire at Smith Law Sharpening, Pit Central Aut So Wo, around 2 PM damaged windows and goods. Firefighters stopped spread twice, about $500 in property destroyed. Bob Smith reported boarding up windows to protect his shop.
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Smith Law Sharpening
Pit Central
Pwo
le Mars
Bob Smith
Mr Smith Sai
Hospital Notes and Local Births in Le Mars Area
Sacred Heart hospital in Le Mars reports numerous admissions and births from late September to October. Names include Kaiser, Phillips, Zimmerman, Gengler, Oltman, Schulz, Kayon, Mayeres, Mayer, Ross, Schwiesow, Langel, and Sitzman among residents of Le Mars, Remsen, Marcus, Akron, Hawarden, and surrounding towns. Local pastor Rev H H Wingert nurses fractures, while a Stour City birth is noted. The Mars fire department will display its pumper during Fire Prevention Week October 10 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Hospital
Wm. H. Piendl
Kingsley Partie
Laganne Roe
Cloquet
Minn
Raymond Portz
Granville Bernard DeBondt Bell Flower
Calif
Lawrence Hoefling
le Mars
Allen Lundgren
le Mary
John Junker
Remsen Edward Gengler
William Schmaltz
Mark Garvin
Marcus Vernon Gardner
Robert Figg. Jr
Marvin Nemmers
Herman OQ. Schulz
Bernard McCoy
Ote
Donald Ovtken
Ivin Witrkop
Marcus
Catherine Phillips
Remsen
Don Robbins
Los Angeles
Phillips
Ester Zimmerman
Lynne
Albert Anthony
Neal Kayon
Westmar College
Ason
Cecil Mayeres
Route 5
Accion
Edmund Herrig
Alton
Sacral Heart Hospital
Filmer
Bud) Ross
Leo Deiterman
Akron
Matlin Schwiesow
Hawarden
Peter Moun
Siow Center
Stour City
St Joseph Meres Hospital
Min
Alfred Sitzman
Hinton
Pyetin Nemmers
the Mars
The
Mars
Teo Langel
de Mars
Trucker's Complaint Sparks Debate On Publicity And Bribery
The letter column questions police and court disclosure practices after a trucker lost a $100 deal due to a speeding fine report. It cites incidents in Chicago and warns motorists against bribes and hidden records, urging citizens to demand receipts and public accountability.
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Chicago
Heaven and Earth
Abe
Advance Gifts For Boy Scout Campaign
The advance gifts campaign begins this weekend in Le Mars and runs until the general drive kicks off on October 15. Mrs Dick Hammon chairs the local drive with Gordor Wahlen leading 18 volunteers. Funds support 1957 operations of the Prairie Gold Council Boy Scouts of America. Archie Jackson funds a $10,000 Wayside Inn improvement program including fireproofing and a barbecue kitchen from Los Angeles to be installed at the west end.
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le Mars
Dick Hammon
Gordor Wahlen
Te Murs
Prairie Gold Council
Boy Scouts of America
Archie Jackson
Wayside Inn
Los Angetes
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Merrill Legionnaires
Yspai
Bulldogs
Sioux Center Hospital
E. Dobbert
Stanton Clover Clovers
Tommy Fischers Place
Jackie Powell
Don Denniston
Danny Robinson
Freddy Robinson
Mary Filen Anthony
Carol Hentich
Jack Kurth
Douglas Hoffman
John Hodgson
Bobby Kehberg
Jim Hodgson
Jack Holton
Charles Kehberg
Donald Rehberg
Donald Rehlberg
Northwest
Triscopal Diocese of
St. Thomas ' Piecopal Church
Stony City
Fers
Marlin Whitmer
Charles
Reus Plummer
C.F Smith
Joe Bouin
John
Gehlen
Kluis - Hofmeyer
White Horse Patrol
Family Living Committee
Stag
Conrad Lau
Carne Sanow
Osx
Harold O Sanow
AUS Ag Work
Almonas
Sw Cry
Sanow
Saddle Canby
Katheine Kaiser
Sured Heart Hospital
Joe Strohbeen
Mr Strohbeen
Strohbeens
Santa Cluz
California
H. H. Wingert
Claire Wingert
Remand Gaspar
Joe Reanaugh
James Sudtelete
Te Mars
Fridis
Cletus Gravenish
Pierson
CEASV
Globe- Post
Yankton
Scium
Highway Patrol
State Highway Compussion
Justice of the Peace
Boy Scout
Newspapry
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