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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1954
Page
4
Don Carter reports from Bangkok on six weeks in Thailand. Bangkok shows modern infrastructure, electric goods, cinemas, and a mix of Thai, Chinese, European residents. He notes improved roads, rail, air travel, and abundant service stations, plus a thriving rice economy and growing agricultural clubs through the STEM mission.
An auction listing: livestock of all kinds to be sold Wednesday October 20 at 1 00 P M. Last week’s sale was strong. For a complete list tune to KLEM Wednesday at 7 15 a m.
Le Mars Livestock Sales announces sale day details with owners Joe Goebel and Henry Weber and auction staff Cliff Bogard Elmer Peters and Ringman.
The report describes Bangkok as pro American with nearly all residents in large towns wearing Western dress. Women wear American style skirts and blouses, with many having permanent waves from local beauty parlors. Housing in Bangkok is limited and expensive due to influx of Westerners, prompting plans to rent or buy near the city.
Mrs Herb Floyd reports a Brownie and Girl Scout gathering last week despite a manor disruption. Troops now have leaders under Mrs Ray Brown. Nine girls have joined. more expected. Officers elected include secretary Cyetie Brews and treasurer Deanes Wilson.
Vernon J. Robinson was granted an absolute divorce from Eva Ann Robinson on Friday October 15. The decree enjoined Eva from using her married name and required her to resume maiden name Eva Harrington. Costs taxed to the plaintiff. Mr and Mrs Nic Treinen of Remsen marked their 53rd wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner hosted by their children on October 8.
Weather observer Frost Dan Zeig reported Le Mars reached its first killing frost for 1954 on Saturday October 16. The morning temperature was 30 degrees. Forecasts note a week of variable highs and lows beginning October 11 with each day showing modest temperatures.
A weather note records 0.37 inches of rain on Thursday with a forecasted high of 8 and low of 42, followed by Friday with 49/38 and Saturday 55/30 marking the first killing frost. Sunday is set for 60/36. Le Mars totals 1.83 inches to date.
State of Iowa Plymouth County. You are notified that on October 13 1954 there was filed an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will of Nick Reitroffer deceased. Final proof and hearing set for October 21 1984 at 10 00 A M at the District Court Plymouth County Iowa. All interested may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Roseberry & and Attorneys for Estate. Published in Le Mars Globe-Post October 18 1954.
The Ovens town council met in regular session September 7 with Mayor FL J. Heisnel and officials J L Doud clerk Eldean Henrich treasurer J A Kloster councilman Norman Diedrich Cyril Reichling Arnold Mohning present. Absent Nichus. Communications and resolutions none. Bills read: Iowa Public Service Co 11638 Globe Post 0.42 Ovens Lumber Co 30.60 Postmaster postage Water Samples 2.00. Receipts 4.00.
Treasurer of State Street Consolidated Fund reports bills read and approved by motion. There being no other business, motion made to adjourn, motion carried. J. L. Doud Clerk F. J. Heissel Mayor.
Deadline notice states cancellations or new ads must be received by Thursday. It notes listings are prepared for publication on the following Thursday and emphasizes the deadline for changes.
For sale notices list Whizzer motor with phone 214W. Also mentions Yorkshire boars Philips Mesrill with phone 2684.83. Fragmentary contacts indicate a classifieds style item column.
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