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Le Mars Globe Post

Location

Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1956

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Le Mars Approves Joint Stadium Plan for Three Schools

Westmar College and the Le Mars Independent School District approve a ten year joint development of a twelve acre tract for athletic facilities to serve Gehlen High School and the two institutions. The plan includes field, bleachers, toilet facilities, fencing, and shared use with schedules overseen by a two‑from‑each‑institution committee. Construction begins with grading this spring, aiming for a 1957 football season opening, at moderate cost to the community.

Westmar College Board of Education Le Mars Harry H. Kalas L. C. O'Toole Gehlen High School McDuff's Park Iowa

Democratic Headquarters in Le Mars Station Status

The Democratic Headquarters in Le Mars occupies the former Gra lapp filling station opposite the Elhs club and is currently not in operation. Phone number listed as 1470. County chairman Dr. R. J. Joynt provided the remark.

Le Mars Elhs club Gralapp R. J. Joynt

Lawsuits Filed Over Unpaid Goods in Iowa and Nebraska

Suits filed by Areneman Hartshorna Inc of Cincinnati Ohio and Omaha against Richard J Elliott owner of Elliott Paint and Wallpaper Store in Le Mars Iowa, claim 117.48 with 5 percent interest and costs. A second suit in Plymouth County Sioux City by Hansen Paint and Glass against Elliott Paint Co of Le Mars seeks 499.75 plus interest, costs and a writ of attachment.

Areneman-Hartshorna, Inc Cincinnati Ohio Omaha Nebraska Richard J. Elliott Plymouth county Hansen Paint and Glass Sioux City Elliott Paint Co Le Mars

Rahland and Thill Granted Plymouth County Marriage License

Ronald Rahland of Le Mars and Ellen Thill of Remsen were issued a marriage license this week at the Plymouth County clerk's office. The filing confirms the couple's intention to wed, reflecting a formal step in their marriage process.

Ronald Rahland Le Mars Ellen Thill Remsen Plymouth county

Iowa Farm Income Tops U.S. Averages in 1955

Iowa farms earned an average net income of 4034 per farm in 1955, well above the national 2268 average by 1766. Iowa stood among eight states above 3500, with Nebraska close behind at 3656. Iowa’s 1955 gross income per farm reached 11522, 4934 above the national gross average of 6588.

Iowa U. S Iowa Development Commission Nebraska United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Iona Minnesota Wisconsin Ilinois Missouri North Dakota Towa

Nurse Phyllis Hanno among 116 freshmen honored in nursing cap event

Miss Phyllis Hanno daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Hanno Remsen was among 116 freshman nursing students honored in capping ceremonies at St Josephs Mercy School of Nursing Sioux City last Friday After the ceremony students and parents attended a social hour and luncheon in the nursing school Attending were Miss Hannos parents with Mrs Gene Moran Le Mars and Mrs Dwayne Dou via Marcus

Phyllis Hanno Earl Hanno Remsen St. Joseph’s Mercy School of Nursing Sioux City Hanna Gene Moran Le Mars Dwayne Douvia Marcus

Le Mars Pair Florence Ruden to Wed Bernard Madsen

Mrs. Joseph H. Ruden of Le Mars announces the engagement and coming marriage of her daughter Florence Virginia to Bernard Madsen, son of Mrs. Irene Madsen of Le Mars. The couple will marry November 13 at St. Josephs Church in Le Mars.

Joseph H. Ruden Le Mars Florence Virginia Bernard Madsen Irene Madsen St. Joseph's church

Accidents On Highway 75 And City Streets Reported

At 10 00 AM Sunday Gerald Harpenau of Remsen and William Moody of the Sioux City airbase were involved in a collision on highway 75 Harpenau driving a 1955 Oldsmobile southbound turned and struck Moody s 1950 Pontiac The incident caused $60 damage to a 1950 Studebaker driven by Keith Heidt t at Hinton on 7th Ave next a BE In Le Mars after turning off the highway He was unable to stop and hit the rear of a 1953 Chevrolet driven by Wm Eugene Ross of Hinton $100 damage The Ross car Other crashes included a 1950 Pontiac driven by Tony Van Hoff colliding with a 1951 Plymouth driven by Mrs Gaylen Miller 100 damage to the Miller car Frank O Wyers pulled from the Litzmann filling station south of Neptune at 4 30 PM Sunday and was struck by a car driven by Glenn H Moser of Kingsley Moser s car badly damaged Last Saturday Bruce Mauer and Mike Wells collided at 8 00 PM on Plymouth Street near 2nd Ave Wells could not stop his 1953 DeSoto in time to avoid hitting the stopped 1948 Chevrolet

Gerald Harpenau Remsen William Moody Sioux City Harpenau Moody Studebaker Keith Heidtat Hinton 7th Ave Le Mars Eugene Ross Ross Tony Van Hoff Plymouth Gaylen Miller Plymouth Sr Central Ave Frank O. Wyers Litzmann Neptune Glenn H. Moser Kingsley Moser Bruce Mauer Mike Wells Plymouth Street 2nd Ave Wells

Eggen-Evans Engagement of Joyce Eggen to Pvt Ludwig

Mr and Mrs Andrew Eggen of Alcester South Dakota announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Evan Eggen to Pvt Duane Ludwig son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ludwig of Akron Iowa No wedding date has been set.

Andrew Eggen Alcester oyce Evan Eggen Duane Ludwig Kenneth Ludwig Akron

First Holy Communion for St James and St Josephs group

A total of 152 children from St James and St Josephs churches received their first Holy Communion on Sunday October 28 in St. Joseph Parish. The long list includes many named youngsters and a group of young women named in attendance at the ceremony.

Le Mars St. James St. Joseph's St. Joseph Parish Becker Frank Beemer Randy Bohlke Allan Brown Charles Cockerell Norman Byrne Steven Dreckman Gary Gates Jerry Gralapp Evan Richard Grocken William Gotto Loren Gonzo Robert Haag Ernest Harms Dennis Hoffman Kenneth Kellen Alan Majeres Brian Masuen Melvin Mayrose Terry Michaelson John Mullally Thomas Mueller Nemmers Nicholas Orban James Overman Larry Paul Peters Puetz Daniel Francis Frederick Raveling Clyde Rueter Peter Schnepf Teddy Singer Shearon Thomas Sitzmen Mark Timmins Michael Thoma Roger Waldschmidt Joseph Wells Wes Michael Wittgen Wurth Nicholas Gui Branch Charlotte Burke Bernardine Casteel Linda ynoand Haker Debatter Paula Kass BKaschmitter Jolene Hirsch Mary Catherine Hoss Janet Ann Marilyn Kolbeck Kohler Carol Langel Patricia Lewis Deborah Geraldine Ludwig McCarthy Jacquline Marlence MeCay Kathleen McGee Varn Goor Walsh Vicky Weiler Florine wereler Margaret Wolf Zmmer Jean Fiese oa hy

Annual Farm Bureau Meet in Le Mars Set November 14

Final plans for the county wide Farm Bureau annual meeting in Le Mars on November 14th near completion. Heavy interest in agricultural policy resolutions noted countywide with record attendance at local meetings to discuss problems and form recommendations. Opinion surveys tabulate member decisions as the resolutions committee drafts policy resolutions for adoption at the county meeting chaired by Don ald Fischer of Le Mars. Fischer notes focus on state tax structure school finance and reorganization plus federal farm policy. Members absent from local meetings urged to attend and submit recommendations at the final gathering.

Farm Bureau Le Mars county resolutions committee resolutions committee Donald Fischer Fischer

Mrs Pauline Brandstetter Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services for Pauline Brandstetter 97 longtime Merrill resident who died Saturday at her daughter’s home will be held Tuesday at Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev. Clawson to officiate. Burial in Stanton township cemetery near Merritt. Survived by three daughters Knapp Elsie Imjes and Pearl Ulmer, two sons B J Brandstetter and Avin, a sister two brothers 17 grandchildren 40 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Pauline Brandstener Oule Weidauer Calvary Evangelical United Brethren church RK. J. Clawson Stanton township Merrit Brandstener Cooperstown Wis Merrill Jacob Brandstetter Weidauer Knapp Elsie Imjes Le Mars Pearl Ulmer Dawson B. J. Brandstetter Wayne, Neb Avin

Evening Masses at St James Church for All Saints Day

Holy Day services announced at St James Church with an evening mass at 6 30 P M for All Saints Day. Morning masses follow at 6 30 and 8 30. The schedule marks the first evening celebration of the year.

St. James Church

Local Names Note Acknowledgments In Brief Item

A fragment lists several women by surname or family name including Wanderscheid Welly Dou and others, indicating a social or community note without full context or dates.

World Community Day Observed in Le Mars

World Community Day will be observed in Le Mars at 2 30 p m in Calvary Evangelical United Brethren church The Le Mars Council of Church women organized the event uniting women from most local Protestant churches The guest speaker is Rev Elaine Marsh minister of First Baptist Cherokee who toured Europe and the Middle East and will discuss the Jewish Arab conflict Special music by the Westmar College Girls quartet Ushers from local churches will attend An offering of money and clothing will be collected with clothing sent to the needy abroad All are invited to attend

Le Mars Calvary Evangelical United Brethren church Seney Methodist church Chas. F. Jennings the Nazarene church Wm. Hoyt Union Presbyterian church Robert Dorrell EB. U. B. church

Nystedt-Madden Engagement Announced in Cherokee Ja

Mr and Mrs George Nystedt of Cherokee announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Shirleen Nystedt to Milton T Madden son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Madden of Pierson Ia The wedding is planned for November 17.

George Nystedt Cherokee, Ja Shirleen Nystedt Milton T. Madden Thomas Madden Pierson

Salem Slams Hoeven At Westmar Assembly

Robert Salem, Democratic candidate for Congress, spoke at Westmar College praising a strong record while attacking opponent Hoeven for an inactive record and silent voice in Congress. He argued Hoeven lacks achievements and leans on President Eisenhower’s coat tails.

Robert Salem Congress Westmar college

Forsherg Accepted to Army Microwave School

Fred W. Forsherg, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Alton M Forsherg of 328 Central Ave SE, has been accepted for specialized training in the U S Army Signal Corps. Announcement came from MS Andrew J Garvey, Cherokee, U S Army recruiter for the Le Mars area.

Fred W. Forsherg Alton M. Forsherg Central Ave S. E S. Army Signal Corps Andrew J. Garvey U.S. Army Le Mars

Trial of Cyril Write Case Promises Open Hearing

The petit jury met this morning and will hear the Cyril Write case. No verdict was reached as the newspaper went to press.

petit jury Cyril

Nichols Case: Juvenile Charged for Auto Theft in District Court

Raymond Gerald Nichols, a 1A year old boy, faced district court after taking two cars without owner consent on Le Mars streets. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle without consent, took Chuck Wiley's car to Shedlon, and left another stolen car behind. Nichols received a one year sentence to the State Reformatory at Anamosa, suspended during good behavior, with parole to Plymouth County probation officers.

Raymond Gerald Nichols Nichols Chuck Wiley Le Mars Shedlon Anamosa Plymouth county

Farm Receipts Over Average Iowa Leads In 1955 Cash Receipts

Iowa reports strong farming year with $2,145,039,000 in cash receipts from farming ranking second nationally and $2,137,603,000 in cash receipts from farm marketing. The Farm Income Situation notes Iowa leads in livestock receipts and ranks sixth in crop receipts.

Iowa Iowa Development Commission Hawkeye state Agricultural Marketing Service

Reduced Social Security Benefits For Women 62 To 65

A Sioux City SSA spokesman explains that women and wives of retired workers who start benefits at ages 62 to 65 receive permanent reductions. At 62 the payment is 80 percent of the 65 amount for workers and 74 percent for dependents. Back payments can be claimed for up to four years even if applications are delayed. An SSA representative will be at Le Mars Court House on Friday November 9, 1935, from 9:00 p.m.

John R. Goldman Sioux City social security office Goldman Jacob Sioux Ciy district office Social Security Administration Court House Le Mars

Longtime Plymouth County Farmer Gerhard Lucken Dies at 90

Gerhard Lucken 90, lifelong Plymouth county farmer near Le Mars, died Saturday in his jeep on the farm. Born October 19, 1866 in Hamburg Germany, he settled in Plymouth County 70 years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs Harold Blue of Sioux City and Mrs Wallace Curry of South Signa City, plus many grandchildren. Funeral Monday afternoon with services at Preston Township Lutheran Church then burial in church cemetery. Rev Henry Dirks officiating. Burial under Mauer funeral home directions. Body to be taken to Pucken home Monday afternoon.

Gerhard Lucken Plymouth county Le Mais Harley Blue Sioux City Wallace Curry South Signa City Preston township Lutheran church Mr Luchen Hamburg Germany Caroline Beerman Le Mass Lucken Blue Curry Leo Swain Fremont Neb Ted Erichson Viborg Charles Murphy Burbank S. Du. tour sons J. Henry Lucken Fred Lucken Akron K. Ernest Lucken Le Mars Bernard Lucken Montgomery, Minn St John’s American lutheran church Preston town Ship church Henry Dirks Mauer funeral home John Henry Ine Canada Pucken

Trustees Plan For Westmar's Future

Westmar College trustees met in a special session to discuss a master plan for future growth educationally and financially. They attended the inauguration of President H. H Kalas at Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church in Le Mars on Friday October 26.

Westmar College H. H Kalas Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church of Le Mars

Weidauer Pleads For More Patience

Plymouth County ASC Office began mailing corn and wheat acreage reserve payments on October 24, 1956. The public is asked to wait as much work remains and inquiries about checks slow the process. If errors are found during farm checks, notify and request adjustments. patience is requested as a large job remains.

Plymouth County ASC R. L. Weidauer

Plymouth County 4-H Society Trustees Set November Meeting

The Plymouth County 4-H and Agricultural Society trustees, seventeen members strong, will hold their annual meeting November 5 at 4 00 P M at the Plymouth Electric Co op office. Current officers are Hubert J Radloff president Carl Kensil vice president Artie A Pierson secretary and Carl G Sehelin treasurer. The 1956 fair drew about 15 000 attendees at Le Mars the largest to date with grounds of 30 acres valued at 82500 including 10 acres added last year. There were 709 exhibitors with 264 in livestock showcasing 753 head across horses cattle swine sheep and poultry rabbits.

Plymouth County 4-H and Agricultural Society Plymouth Electric Co-op Hubert J. Radloff Carl Kensil Artie A. Pierson Carl G. Sehelin Le Mars

Mrs F Wells Dies After Six Month Illness In Le Mars

Mrs F S Wells 69 of Le Mars died Saturday after a six month illness. widow of Wells Dairy founder Fred H Wells born Miriam Ralston in Chicago on September 28 1887 married February 6 1907. Survivors include four sons Harold Harry Fay Wells of Le Mars and Roy Wells of Sioux City plus 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren two brothers Charles Ralston New Brunswick Canada and Archie Radlston Chadron Nebraska. Services 2 pm Monday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev James D Ransom officiating. Burial in Le Mars City Cemetery under Mauer funeral home direction.

Fred S. Wells Le Mars Fred H. Wells Wells Dairy company Wells Miriam Ralston Chicago Harold Harry Fay Wells Roy Wells Sioux City Charles Ralston New Brunswick Canada Archie Radlston Chadron First Presbyterian church James D. Ransom Bucial Le Mars City Mauer funeral home

Mrs. Estella Winter 84 Dies After Illness in Hinton

Mrs. Estella M. Winter of Hinton 84 died at a hospital after months of illness. Born Estella Hancer October 16 1872 in Tipton Iowa she moved to Merrill in 1880 and married Dietrich Winter June 10 1893. Surviving are four sons F D and Fred and Harold and Ivan plus two daughters Mrs O D Harrison and Mrs D R Smith, 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, a sister Mrs Hasel Nichen. Body to Winter funeral home.

Estella M. Winter Hinton Ivan Winter Sioux City Winter Estella Hancer Tipton Merrill Dietrich Winter O. D. Harrison D. R. Smith Tron Mountain Mich F. D Fred Cedar Rapids Harold Cincinnati Ivan Hasel Nichen Hyde Park Utah

New Cars and Dealers List by Towns and Brands

Akron Ford dealer Ed Dirks. Bailus Holland of Le Mars handles Chevrolet. Bailes Miller of Remsen lists Chevrolet. Kent Richardson of Kingsley Ford and Henry Arndt of Hinton Chevrolet. F J Spain of Kingsley handles Pontiac. Lloyd Herman of Merrill Ford. Raymond Boetger of Akron Buick. Claude Benton of Le Mars Ford. Gerald Augustine of Remsen Mercury. Clarence Lang Holdt lists Chevrolet in Le Mars.

Edward Stephens Akron ford Ed Dirks Chevrolet Bailus Holland Le Mars Bailes Miller Remsen Kent Richardson Kingsley Henry Arndt Hinton Pontiac F. J. Spain Lloyd Herman Merrill Buick Raymond Boetger Claude Benton Mercury Gerald Augustine Clarence Langholdt

Under Doctor's Care In Area Hospitals

Leslie Koopman of near Maurice was taken to St Joseph's hospital in Sioux City with polio. Darlene Seel Marcus Mrs Milton Heyt Le Mars and Ed Johnson Marcus admitted to Sacred Heart hospital. A daughter born to Heuertz Remsen on Oct 21 and to Jansen Alton on Oct 20. Mrs John Even Sanborn Oct 22. Zevenberse Orange City dismissed from Grossman Oct 20. A daughter born to Rev and Mrs Buack Boyden at Grossman on Oct 21. A son born to Verne Hagen Alcester at Hawarden on Oct 21. Mrs John Harskamp Sioux Center Oct 22. Ray Van Dyke Hospers at Grossman Monday. Marion Zevenberzen Sioux Center at Grossman Wednesday. Mrs Mary Moeller 82 admitted for major surgery at Sacred Heart Le Mars with right leg amputation planned. Born in Sioux City Oct 24 1956 at Lutheran Hospital a daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard Buss Le Mars. Robert Warner Akron at Hawarden Oct 22. Mrs Leo Anderson Alcester Hawarden Oct 23. Mark Kemp Le Mars injured thumb while carpentry Saturday.

Leslie Koopman near Maurice St. Joseph's hospital Sioux City Sacred Heart hospital Darlene Seel Marcus Milton Heyt Le Mars Ed Johnson Joseph Heuertz Remsen James Jansen Alton John Even Sanborn John Zevenberse Orange City Grossman hospital Henry Buack Boyden Verne Hagen Alcester Hawarden hospital

Shower Honors Miss Elen Thill Before Remsen Nuptials

Relatives and friends held a pre nuptial gift shower for Miss Elen Thill daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Thill at the Knights of Columbus hall Remsen sixty guests attended and Miss LaVonne Kroggman won a door prize luncheon followed. Miss Thill plans to wed Ronald Rubland of Le Mars November 7 at St Marys church Remsen also honored Carols First Holy Communion at St Josephs church Le Mars hosted by Mr and Mrs Elmer Kohler and other relatives with a gathering of local families.

Elen Thill Al Thill Remsen Knights of Columbus Miss Thill LaVonne Krogman Don Arens Dale Loutsch Duane Kunkel Shirley Kunkel Irvin Ahlers Thill Ronald Rubland Le Mars St. Marys church

State Aid Warrants Mailed To Plymouth County Districts

State Comptroller sends warrants totaling 99 567.34 dollars to Plymouth County district secretaries. Warrant payments equal 93.3852667 cents per dollar claimed and will be deposited into each district’s general fund. Districts listed with specific amounts include Akron Independent 7 543.36 Hinton Community 10 505.64 Kingsley Independent 7 246.26 and others, totaling 99 567.34.

Christine J. Petersen Plymouth County Akron Independent Hinton Community

Trade secrets reveal risky subscription contest scheme

A regional editorial exposes a dubious subscription contest practice used by some papers to inflate lists. It explains how promoters offer prizes to lure back subscriptions, with contestants pressuring others for small fees while publishers profit from back subscriptions. The piece notes the policy of not promoting such schemes and shares related local anecdotes and minor science notes.

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