Obituary honors Gus Alesch noted for honesty in government
Gustav Alesch of Remsen, long active in Iowa politics and press circles, was remembered for his relentless fight for honesty in government and business. Born in Luxembourg, he immigrated to the United States at 18, became a Des Moines–Region figure, served five terms in the Iowa legislature beginning in 1933, and was a sharp critic of liquor control and state boards. His national prominence included a file at Associated Press headquarters and praise from Des Moines editors.
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Globe-Post
Gustav Alesch
Remsen
Des Moines
Plymouth County
Artcte
Middle West
Aleseh
Des Moines Register
Sir Aleseh
Louxem
Nelson Kenschel
Gil Alesch
Gus Aleach Remembered For Democratic Principles
Obituary tribute to Gus Aleach praising his faith in democracy and government by the people. The speaker notes his efforts to involve others and expresses that more people like him are needed, concluding with a farewell that he will be missed.
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Bate
Towa
Gus Aleach
Mrs J Edwards Dies at Sioux City Hospital
Mrs Laura M Edwards 34 former Le Mars resident died at a Sioux City hospital on Sunday after a year of illness. Born March 9 1903 in Jonesburg Missouri she had lived in Sioux City since 1928 and worked for a Cestern Union system in Sioux City for 25 years before retiring in 1950. She was a member of St Bornis Catholic church with funeral services held Wednesday at Calvary cemetery. Survivors include husband James L Edwards and several Stanton brothers residing in Sioux City Jefferson Lawrence Norris Norwalk and Los Angeles California.
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Laura M. Edwards
le Mars
Sioux City
Edwards
Jonesburg
Missouri
Cestern Union System
St. Bornis Catholic Church
Berial
Calvary Cemetery
James L. Edwards
le Wars
Brothers
Stephen. Francis
Arley Stanton
Lawrence Stanton
Bernard Stanton
Norwalk
Flu Shots Scarce As Authorities Ready For Winter Wave
Health officials warn of a looming influenza surge and outline scarce vaccine supplies. In Le Mars about 2,340 doses will be distributed through an allocation system, offering one shot to roughly 35.5 percent of the local population.
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Globe-Post
New York
le Mary
le Mars
Iowa Breeders Co-op
Flagpole Dedication by the Legion at Westmar College
The American Legion Willam Westmar Post No 241 dedicates a flagpole on the college athletic field during the Westmar Sterling football game on October 12. Commander DePree presides with Dr H Kalas and Father Hood delivering addresses to honor fallen comrades and Company K 133rd Regiment 34th Infantry Division.
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Com*mander
American Legion
Westmar College
Westmar-Sterling
Thats Iind
34Th Infantry Divic
Iowa National Guards
Vhb DePree
H. H. Kalas
Mervin J. Hood
Wasmer Post
Department of Iowa American
133Rd Regiment
34Th Infantry Division
Iowa National Guard
Wulmer Post
Vaccine drive aims for 40 million units by February 1
The plan calls for 4 300 units to inoculate the Le Mars population with instructions prioritizing health and public safety workers. AMA guidance targets those vital to the community and high medical risk. Public Health Service notes most patients recover in a week and mortality is low. Westmar College honors Walmer Post No 241 in a patriotism laden ceremony, seeking ongoing cooperation to uphold citizenship ideals.
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Ned Eeerty
American Medical Association
U S. Public Health Service
Basle Corps Wits Peedorem
H. H. Kalas
Westwir College
Westmar College
Wasmer
American ‘Legion
Company K
Walmer
le Mars
Westmar Homecoming Plans Highlight October Events
Westmar College outlines Homecoming activities for October 18 and 19. Cochairmen lead the queen selection and program efforts while bands from Westmar and area junior high schools participate. Toni Deedrick and Le Mars residents coordinate publicity and cleanup work for the weekend.
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Westmar , College
Geblén
Westmar College’ Bank
Is Ander
Toni Deedrick
le’ Mars
Gil Lonenecker
le Mars
Hawarden State Park Glow For Nature Lovers
Oak Grove State Park near Hawarden spans rolling hills and virgin woodlands along the Rock River, offering autumn color, wildlife viewing and fishing. The park features oaks, wildflowers, birds, and historical Indian trails, with shelters, rustic bridges and picnic facilities attracting visitors from Iowa and South Dakota.
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Urelon
Oak Grove “State Park
Neighwest Sioux
Rock River
South Dakota
Hawarden
Oak State Park
Tees
Mains
California
Jack
Sioux City
Sioux
Oak Grove State Park
Iowa
Sioux County
Rov ing Garden City Tour and Local Visits in Yankton Park
Twenty one members of Rov ing Garden City toured Friday starting at a park in Yankton to visit a sick group. They then toured Guiazy's nursery stock and the 2500 acre site, saw wrapped boxes and cord, and visited a department with orders seen. The party later addressed park voting and cask observations, then viewed two acres of chessmen at Slothwol Garders. Ellen Lindsey of Merrill and Raleigh of California visited Friday. Mrs. Elmer Brown and Ace Bryant were Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Giesa in Westfield. Mr. and Mrs. Orel Bank spent the evening there. Mrs. Henry Lucken left Saturday for army basic training in Ward Wood, Missouri. Carol and Linda Waterman of Akron visited with friends while Wayne Waterman’s parents were away.
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Adaville
Garden City
Yankton
Mr. Gore
Guiazy
Ellen Lindsey
Merrill
Raleo
California
Mroo
Elmer Brown
Aace Bryant
Tne
Charles Giesa
Westfield
Orel Bank
Dwight Brown
West Field
Henry
Lucken
Ward Wood
Missour
Carol
Lvnda Waterman
Akron
Julis Lucken
Wayne Waterman
Eastern Star Evening Get-together Mishmash Names
Worthy Slaton and Worthy Patron presided as Leslie rds and others visited the ritualistic gathering. Hosts Mr and Mrs Oscar ad and Mr duc Oscar W corf welcomed attendees including Mr and Mrs Allen Weidauer and Miss Kathryn Fristad among numerous members.
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Mats Ule
Gus Alesch
LE Mars Credit & Adjustment Bureau
Mrs. J. Edwards
GREDE
C. C. Cook
Agchena
Sergeant Bluff
Bronson
Universal Co-op
Co-op
John Deere
V.A.C
J. D
Etnack
Dempster
Ford Tractor
Oliver
Montgomery Ward
Lister
EOE Ak
Moville
CC Cook Estate
Richards, Ruden and
Adams
Pioneer Valley Sarin
Sergeant Bluff Auctioneers
Westmar
Hawarden State Park
Oak Park Hills
Redman
Oak Park
Shire
Nia
Fister
Rona Licker
Surge Tagna
Okinawa
Erase Lucken
No Orcar Larson
Dunlap
Guy Eckerawant
Baby
Council Bluffs
Joy Banks
Jeff
Sions City
Herb Johnson
Methodist Church
Louise Freeze
Abo Mes
Clark Tindallenorn
Ak Gabel
Dinagr Sune U
Orme
Japkins
Bay
Jonathan
Per. Ib
Pillsbury's
Choice Club
Clover Farm
Per. T
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