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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1954
Page
6
U Khin delivers farewell lunch for Mr Donald P Carter at the Agricultural Department staff event in Myithyina Kachin State. He lauds Carter for nearly a decade of service, noting his role in laying a foundation for modern, science based agriculture in the state.
An address lauds Mr Carter for 144 years of state service at the experimental apicultural farm on Sumprabaum Road. It highlights his roles as advisor, engineer, and transportation agent, noting his openness and wide circle of friends among diverse communities. The speech thanks the TCA Chief and the US Government for supporting such a man.
A formal farewell for Mr. Carter as Agricultural Advisor includes thanks from Urinia State Agricultural Officer and Kachin State official Mytthyina. The speech promises fond memory of his farm service and presents a Kachin bag, a silver hal , and ceremonial Burmese dress. Attendees are urged to overlook any minor missteps during the reception.
Moss Kay Merkel and David Smith wed at St John American Lutheran in Le Mars on Sunday. The ceremony featured candlelight silk shantung gowns and matching attendants in antique gold and emerald gowns. The couple, both Le Mars graduates, plan a Iowa City honeymoon and settle after.
Friends and relatives gathered to celebrate Grandma Erks of Le Mars turning 86 on September 3. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ida among others who came to offer well wishes and share in the family event.
A large group from Le Mars and nearby towns attended an informal evening with visiting, slide shows of Europe, and a birthday cake baked by Mrs Lowell Muarbach of Akron. Guests from Chicago Oklahoma Sioux City Akron and Ak ron joined the celebration and wished Mrs Ellis many more happy birthdays after a luncheon.
Westmar college begins its 54th academic year with increased faculty and rising enrollments. Four additional residences are added for faculty and students to ease housing demand while campus housing and temporary dorms meet part of the need. Freshmen and upperclassmen will undergo orientation, entrance testing, and registration by Thursday. classes start Friday. Football workouts under Coach Brockman run toward a Sept. 17 opener at Storm Lake against Buena Vista, followed by Sept. 24 versus Nebraska Concordia College on the Eagles’ field.
Mobs Frinkie Lou Woods, a tiny aerialist weighing about ninety pounds, captivates thousands as she defies death in the Big Top. Her daring act halts the two hour A. G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus show at Le Mars fair grounds for a spectacular matinee and night engagement on Wednesday September 15.
Mrs Louella Bente daughter of Mr and Mrs August Sunow Remsen and Harold Mouser son of Mr and Mrs Lee Mouser Granville wed at St Marys Kempen Friday morning August 27 at 6 oclock. Rev Father George Theobald officiated. After mass the wedding party traveled to Granville for breakfast at the groom's parents home then returned to Remsen Tuesday night and a dance in Granville Friday night followed. The bride born in Remsen and the groom came to Remsen earlier this year to open an electrical service with headquarters at the G and J Hardware store.
Mr. Mayme Groethen announced that the Circle L Saddle Club of Le Mars will sponsor a horse show on Sunday September 12 at the 4 H fair grounds in Le Mars.
The event features American saddle bred, westerns and ponies with LL classes including three and five gaited divisions and a hat mess class. The show starts at 1.30 p.m. with judge Lawrence DeHaan of Brookings SD. Special attractions are in planning. watch Thursday's Globe-Post for ads.
A Kress family reunion took place at Riverside Park in Sion City on Sunday August 29. The event celebrated the 77th birthday of Mrs Katie Lehmann of Merrill. Attendees included numerous Karley Lehmann Trometer and related families with a picnic lunch and activities such as cards horseshoes baseball and relay games.
The machine features a 53 inch power drive pickup plus 844 inches of arcs for a large floating augur feeder. It automatically adjusts feed grit, slices pads each charge, and uses a simple yet accurate knotter. Available in PTO or engine drive with wagon hitch alignment for direct bale transfer. Meridith Implement Co. advertises it at about half the price of a wire tying baler.
A polio patient from Plymouth County was admitted to St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in Sioux City on Thursday night. Gaylord Klemmie, five, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Klemmie of Akron, was admitted. Eleven other patients are under treatment at present.
The Iowa Supreme Court may hear the Waukon parking meter dispute. Farmers opposed meters citing lost trade. two men, Forrest Reon and Pat Welsch, were convicted for overtime tickets and appealed. Judge J H Gobeen set aside convictions and taxed costs to Waukon, ruling the mayoral court lacked jurisdiction. Attorney Lynn Morrow said a decision on appealing will come at a meeting next Tuesday.
In Training Fort Bliss Texas four soldiers from LeMars begin eight weeks of Army basic training at the Antarcraft Artillery Replacement Training Center. Pvt Daryl D Hanmen 19 Pvt Lester B Rolfes 24 Pvt Larry G Hart 21 and Pvt James A Reuter 18 study rifle machine gun and bazooka marksmanship and Army technical subjects as they start basic training and will be eligible for advanced basic training in antiair.
The article recalls Fort Bliss established more than a century ago on the West Texas border near El Paso. It notes the fort’s long association with the U S Army and its role in early military aviation and artillery participation.
Mr and Mrs Albert Finlay of Melbourne Australia arrived in Le Mars Thursday night to visit Dr and Mrs R J Joynt, stayed briefly then planned flights to San Francisco Honolulu and Sydney They have toured England Italy France and Spain and spent 20 months in England on business Finlay Bros Ply Ltd imports motor cars motorcycles light machinery and sundry items The visit included ties to Mr Thoman American consul at Sydney and remarks praising the United States as God’s own country reflecting cordial cross continental ties
Mr Finlay notes wool remains strong despite price fluctuations and the rise of synthetics. He rejects the view that synthetic fibers will soon eclipse wool, pointing to record world production yet higher demand. Australia has enjoyed prosperity in recent years amid this dynamic.
A fragmented OCR list shows various feed ingredients and products such as Chick Scratch Grae, Meal-old process, Pellets, Bean Meal, Bone Scrap, 17% Dehy, Nulled Oats, Rolled Oats, Tankage, Cotlomecd Meal. The text reads as a catalog of animal feed components with inconsistent spelling and capitalization.
The weekly day at Le Mars Country Club was run by Mrs Theodore Tove and Mrs Paul Trauffer with Mrs H winning high score and prize in bridge. Dr and Mrs Alvin Mauer hosted guests over the holiday weekend, their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs J E Dana of a city visiting.
Friday afternoon Meridith's Local John Deere dealer held a demonstration at Cherokee showing the new automatic twine tying baler. The compact low cost baler is described as affordable for every farmer, according to Mr Meridith.
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