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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1957
Page
6
Westmar Eagles overcame a slow start to defeat Concordia 20-7 on Friday, led by Dennis Frerichs and Bill Ormston in the third period. Westmar improves to 5-1, with Concordia at 3-1. Also reported are hospital admissions, births, and a zone Nazarene rally featuring Rev. Gens Phillips and the Cook-Main quartet.
Mrs Donald Schmidt of Ovens was admitted Friday to Sacred Heart hospital. Mrs Alvin Full of Alton on Thursday at Sacred Heart hospital in Le Mars. Ronald Jenkins of Merrill on October 17 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Le Mars. A daughter born October 18 to Mr and Mrs Merle Trenen of Remsen at Sacred Heart hospital. A son born to Mr and Mrs Woodrow Peters of Hawarden at the hospital on October 14. Mrs John Eshton of Hawarden at e?e 15 .Etlerd Ludwig of Craig is a patient at Tinwirkinden Hospital. as Mrs Wayne Von Hagel of Akron
E W Javert Rogers clarifies that Le Mars police do not target out of town drivers for minor traffic violations. He notes most traffic cases come from outside the city and are heard in Le Mars courts, while a local Struble concern fears bias. The piece discusses public interest in accurate reporting.
A fined trucker failed to find a newspaper clipping to send to his boss, triggering an investigation that led to magistrate W being sent to the penitentiary. In Le Mars no arrest for not feeding parking meters, and there is no parking tax.
Delmer De Boer, co captain and backfield asset for the Westmar Eagles, anchors a 4-1 season. Born July 20, 1932, in Sioux Center, he is a junior majoring in Math with minors in Physical Education and Social studies. He plays football and baseball, is active in the W Club and Future Teachers of America, and married Ramona Smith of Joliet. He has two sisters and three brothers, with a younger brother in the Army.
Mrs Paul Brauch has been appointed chairman of the annual hospital auxiliary bazaar to be held at the hospital on Thursday Friday and Saturday November 21 22 and 23 Gifts suitable for Christmas giving are being made by auxiliary members for sale at the bazaar with Mrs Clarence Brauch serving as co chair.
Le Mars chamber of commerce members approved Industry Appreciation Days for Friday Saturday and Monday November 1 4 to highlight the economic importance of payrolls. Secretary E W Rogers noted total weekly payroll across Le Mars industries and services is 26500 and annual payroll totals 106000. Marriage licenses were issued to Burton Heath and Sylvia Adams Akron and John Larsen Sac City and Coleen Turkington Kingsley at Le Mars clerk’s office this week.
A plan to circulate the equivalent of a week’s payroll, $26,500 in $2 bills, to illustrate payroll importance. Mars banks arranged the issuance to resemble regular payroll funds and make the concept observable as part of the public message.
AJL. Thomas of Akron returns from near Verm, South Dakota, where about 300 farmers in Sioux Falls demonstrated by throwing eggs toward Secretary Benson and the Eisenhower administration. Thomas says farmers will explain actions if papers print, noting egg throwing was legal though aimed at no one. Kanter fined 30 dollars and 30 days suspended. Thomas cites high spirited protest by Volga area farmers against farm policy.
Le Mars retailers at a chamber meeting set six additional open nights for Christmas shoppers including dates in December. They plan Friday and Saturday extensions with December 11 14 18 20 21 and 22 while closing Christmas Eve. They will remain open on Veterans Day November 11.
Vehicle dealer notes list new car sales staff and locations in Le Mars Akron and Remsen. Names include Harry Hurd Jess Wheeler Floyd J Mauss Walter Heyl Carl Remer Ramon Jesperson and Pontias. Page appears to catalog dealership personnel and branches for Metropolitan Motors.
Dekinec of Sioux suspected night speeding and improper passing. Cupenus of Hull heard for improper passing. Dudley Dolphin of Hospers fined for no chauffeur license. Ralph Zyl of Hospers fined for improper driving and other charges. Mark cited for muffler and other violations. Eldon Fredrickson and Kniep noted for improper passing. State cases listed with varied fines totaling several dollars.
Gary Heuertz of Le Mars was driving a 1984 Ford and struck a patch of weeds in a pasture thought to be owned by Alfred De Raad, driving into a dry creek bed. Front end damage estimated at about $200. Local authorities reported no serious injuries.
Frederick C. Bendixon, ai physician and surgeon practicing at Le Mars, sues Vero and Julia Calkins in district court for services from October 17, 1942 to June 14, 194? for treatment of injuries to the defendants and family. Last payment on the account was July 23, 1955 leaving an unpaid balance of 3208.70 with no portion paid. The total due.
The plaintiff seeks judgment and costs in the ongoing action with the court requested to grant relief. The terse filing indicates the defendant must answer or judgment may be entered in due course.
Sheriff Frank Scholer investigates juvenile depredations in and around Mars noting public records limit disclosure. Interviews with local youths reveal tire and wheel thefts and a planned follow up, with cases to be handled secretly by juvenile court until involved youths reach 21.
Community notes list candidates for mayor Herman Husrns and treasurer Katherine Dickman with Heath Harms, and a council race where five of twelve names are listed. The report also covers social notices of residents moving, travel to Me Arizona, and family updates including Dominick, Rippey, Potts, and Baker, plus a hospital patient and Des Moines visit.
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