Ab Jenkins to Attend Torture Test in Le Mars
World famous race driver Ab Jenkins will visit Le Mars to observe a brutal safety test by Blanc Oil Co and Firestone, using a car at 6 15 p m on Central Ave to demonstrate tubeless tires preventing loss of control after tire damage. Jenkins, former Salt Lake City mayor, promotes safe driving and will speak to groups when not testing. Also noted is Mrs. Wm Schreier in Fort Dodge hospital after a stroke, sister of Joe Lang of Remsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab Jenkins
Le Mars
U Firestone
Blanc Oil Co
Firestone
Central Ave
Swanson Super Store
Al Jenkins
Jenkins
Salt Lake City
salt flats
Blane Oil Co
Wm. Schreier
Remsen
Pocahontas
St. Joseph's Mercy hospital
Fort Dodge
Joe Lang
Schreiess
Renven
thei
imul
Pocahantas
Ireton Woman In Red Cross
Mrs. Ruby Mulder of Alton former Ireton resident appears on the Red Cross Discussion Panel at Des Moines in October. She directed relief after the Alton flood and is noted as the former Ruby Vander Stoop. Other notes mention relatives and visitors from Moore Oklahoma and Hawai ian connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Mulder
Alton
Ireton
Red Cross
Des Moines
Sturges Joins Family Law Firm In Le Mars
William S. Sturges announced joining his father in the Sturges & Sturges law practice in Le Mars. A 1945 Le Mars High School graduate, he briefly attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln, served 10 months in Japan with the Air Force, earned a 1953 Nebraska degree, and passed the Iowa Bar in June last year after helping remodel the Plymouth Street office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Sturges
Le Mars
Bur o
University of Nebraska of Lincoln
airforce
Japan
University of Nebraska
Iowa City
Sturges law
Plymouth St
Sturges & Sturges
attorneys at law
Le Mars youths enroll at Morningside and St Olaf Colleges
Local students including Miss Joan Nelson Miss Beulsh Schultz and Miss Donna Rees enroll at Morningside College to study nurse training with basic science pre clinical work at local hospitals. Other Le Mars students Joan Belk Audrey Lubben and Lt Harold Wiebhe attend St Olaf College with 1475 total enrollment. A pilgrim group plans a voyage to Rome aboard the U S S Hiawatha leaving Sioux City for New York on September 28 and returning November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Nelson
E. E. Nelson
Le Mars
Beulsh Schultz
Anna Schulte
Donna Rees
Marshall Rees
Morningside college
Methodist
Lutheran
Nelson
Schultz
Rees
Morningside
Shirley Jacobs
Fred Jacobs
Akron
Joy Sampson
Ena Sampson
Iowa
Joan Belk
Audrey Lubben
Harold G. Wiebhe
George H. Wiebhe
Remwen
air force
Harald
Wright-Patterson AF base
Ohio
air force contractors
Lackland base
Texas
Roy Rule
Mineral Point
Wisconsin
Leora Laughton
Mason City
Rule
Canada
Montana
Colordo
Beachler Bootery Sold to Chick Chicoine New Owner
Veteran manager O J Chickorne Chicoine completed negotiations this morning to purchase Beachler’s Bootery from widow Mrs E E Beachler. Chicoine will run the store as before, welcoming old and new customers, and occupies immediate possession. The AL A U W meets Sept 22 at Westmar College home economics dept for a book review by Mrs Darrell Ketben on The Great Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J
Chick”) Chicoine
Beachler’s Bootery
Beachler
E. E. Beachler
Chicoine
Mr. Chiaspine
AL A. U. W
p.m
Westmar College
Darrell Keteben
H. ©. Overstreet
Hale Parker
James Kelley
Betty Kinney
Caesarian Operation Performed In Butcher Shop
Hull butcher shop last week performed a caesarean on a hereford heifer afterworkers noticed the cow was with calf. Henry Van Engen assisted by Harvey Van Engen completed the operation successfully and delivered a thoroughbred bull call to Rich Rikhers shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Auction sells Henry Spiecker estate farm near Remsen
About 300 people attended the auction sale of the 2W acre Henry Spiecker estate farm two miles northwest of Remsen. The tenant Isidore Mayrose bought the property at $314 per acre after spirited bidding. Mayrose family has lived on the place eight years. The farm is well laid out and the buildings on the adjacent property are notable. Auctioneers were Staub and Klein. Delbert D. gainaty of Edworden was arrested on highway 75 near Siona City for reckless driving and fined $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Spiecker
Remsen
Isidore Mayrose
Mayrose
Gilleble
Staub & Klein
Delbert D. Gainaty
Edwarden
Siona City
New 3 Cent Stamp for Future Farmers of America Issued
The Post Office announces a 3 cent stamp celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America. It features a Farm scene with a youth beneath a tree and the FFA emblem on his jacket. Stamp sales begin mid October 1953 at major offices and local post offices. Lieutenant Glen D. Schipper will assume command of Company 7 of the National Guard at Sheldon on September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office department
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City, Missouri
Future Farmers for America
Kansas City
Missouri
Philatelic Agency
Washington
D. C
Glen D. Schipper
National Guard
Sheldon
Kut. Schipper
Ferguson
Sioux City
Le Mars
Cherokee
Glen Schipper
Buster Hat
Shaeffer Couple Observe 63rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Shaeffer of 218 4th Ave. N. W. plan a quiet Sept 22 anniversary at home with no invitations. Dewey Simonsen of Kings will join. Sister Mrs. J. C. McClune from Tucson visits. friends invited. Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Joynt depart Sioux City for New York then London and Cambridge for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Shaeffer
4th Ave. N. W
Shaeffer
Dewey Simonsen
Kings
J. C. McClune
Robert J. Joynt
Sioux City
New York
N.Y
U.S. S. United States
England
New Texaco Service Station to Be Built in Pew Town
A Texaco service station is planned along Highway 73 in Pew Town with one fueling island and space for a second. Leo Nemaiers, contractor, filed plans last week. two large storage tanks are in place and the station is expected to be ready before winter. Richard Pew owns the property and will lease to an operator. Texaco petroleum products will be sold from the New Orleans company. Funeral services for Mrs Anna Heeren were held at Christ Lutheran Church Grant Township with burial in the church cemetery. she died September 19 at Sacred Heart Hospital Le Mars. She was 77 years, 10 months, and 18 days old. Survivors include three sons and two daughters, with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her husband, parents, one son, and siblings predeceased her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Heeren
Christ Luthera
Grant township
F. O. Bu
Burunaway
Mauer Funeral home
Anna Wilhelmine Monke
Latchfield IH
Plymouth county
John J. Heeren
Lichfield
Sacred Heart hospital
Le Mars
Laurence
Walter
Harry
Geonack
Harveys
Rose
Herman Monke
Pipestone
Leo Nemaiers
Texaco
Harold Kolker
Leo Nemumers
Richard Pew
sal
Texas
Tenace petoleum products
New Orleans
St. Paul
Korea
Lyndon P. Kramer
Marguerite
Second St
E. Le Mar
Kramer
Anton Kramer
Vesta. Minn
Nebraska State Poachers “College
Redwood Falls
Minn
Frank Petges
Strubl
Anton Withop
Petges
Abbot Laboratories
Libertyville
Hinois
Let's Get Married: Local duo seeks marriage license
Milton L. Rue Mohr of Moville and Dorothy Reinhold of Pierson appeared at the Clerk of Court office this past week to apply for a marriage license. A hog house on the Bob Garvin farm northeast of Marcus sustained a small fire Tuesday afternoon, extinguished by Marcus fire department. Spark from nearby burned corn husks, fanned by the wind, likely started the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Lb
Ruemohr
Moville
Dorothy Reinholdt
Pierson
Bob Garvin
Marcus
Garvins
Gehlen Enrollment Tops Expectations
Gehlen grade and high school in Le Mars reports an all time high enrollment of 544 students for the 1953 54 year with 137 in high school and 407 in grades since opening September 8. The new high school building is under construction and classes are held in the former St Josephs building. Faculty includes Sisters of Christian Charity and lay staff with Anthony Mila joining soon. Baptism and local family gatherings noted in Akron and Le Mars community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehlen
Le Mars
St. Joseph's
Geblen
Alira
Simer DeLourdes
Sster Pancrat
Andre
Bibiana
A.W Behrens
Ray Weiling
George Garber
Jack Hentges
Anthony Mila
Albania
Ontario
Canada
New Cars and Guests Seen at Le Mars Events
A list of new car owners in Le Mars includes Donald F. Reuter and G W Heeren with models from 1953 to 1983, plus residents from Merrill and Marcus. A buffet at Louis Okerstrom home featured Ole Larsen and guests from Paullina, Arbra Sweden, Cherokee, Marcus, and Le Mars, with moving pictures from Europe. The Globe-Post notes Atlas distribution delays due to high postage and offers Atlas free to subscribers and nonsubscribers alike, while outlining unused paper ends for banquet tables and urging subscribers to pick up their copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Okerstrom
Ole Larsen
Paullina
Iowa
Lars Laren
Anna
Arbra
Sweden
Oscar Karbon
Cherokee
Laurence, Bass
Kay
Marcus
Gus Okerstrom
Le Murs
Globe-Pew
Globe- Post
Globe-Post
Westmar Bowl Rivalry and Local Notices
Westmar Bowl game ended with Southern Teachers scoring three early touchdowns after three Westmar fumbles the fourth coming on an interception. Coach Brochoun praised his players for their effort despite not having played together before. The contest set up a key South Dakota Conference clash against Central Beadle Teachers. Also noted were obituaries, local visits, and upcoming meetings in Sioux City with community notices and route opportunities for youth at the Globe-Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
seler
ad- Inia
santges
Golden Exiles
West prin
Southern
indhag
eybers
Westmar
Brochoun
Cee East sears
South Dakota
Nest
LHS Plans 1953 Homecoming Week and Queen Ride
Le Mars High School prepares for homecoming Friday September 25 1952 with a pep rally coronation and parade. Queen Joan Plummer and attendants Margaret Gass Carolyn Coppock Jane Cowan Virginia Down and Duke Donald McDougall were chosen. Prizes from the Chamber of Commerce will honor top floats. The football game features Le Mars Bulldogs versus Hawarden. a band show, dance, and alumni attendance follow. Student committees organized by Rob Roth cover advertising pep rally decor tickets and dancing. Tickets on sale at Mounts Drugs and the principal’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5 council
Joan Plummer
Margaret Gass
Carolyn Coppock
Jane Cowan
Virginia Down
Donald McDougall
streeis
Chamber of Commerce
Le Mars bulldogs
Hawarden
Student Council
Rob Roth
Dave Gunther
Nan McDougall
Jin Price
Bill Braun
Wendel Thompson
Carteen Braune
Carolyn Coppeck
Ray Kramer
Donna Laux
Arlene Warner
Carolka Coppeck
Tom Shepherd
Vuisinis
Jack Holton
Jown Bateheacher
Kay Kramer
Bob Roth
Bonna Laws
Kas Kramer
Mounts Drugs
Le Mars Globe-Post Official Plymouth County Paper
The Le Mars Globe Post is the official Plymouth County newspaper issued Mondays and Thursdays. This 1953 edition marks its 72nd year of publication, serving Le Mars and surrounding communities with local news and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
Iowa
Plymouth County
Le Mars Globe-Post
Sac City Hands Le Mars Bulldogs 33-0 Setback
Sac City, ranked ninth in the state, defeated the Le Mars Bulldogs 33-0 at the Westmar field Friday Sept 19. Lary Harmen opened scoring on the opening fumble return, then Keith Bunting added a six yard TD run. Monte McClintock scored a 71 yard TD, with Me Clintock again in the third quarter. Le Mars suffered minor injuries and anticipates homecoming vs Hawarden, while Gehlen of Le Mars faces Chicago Gil on Thursday Sept 24. Donald Hansen, son of George and Mrs Hansen, was wounded at Amarillo AFB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac City
Storm Lake
Le Mars Bulldogs
Westmar college
Lary Harmen
Le Mary
Keith Bunting
Le Mars
Ute Hawarden
Hawarden
Akron
Augustine academy
Canton
S. D
Freday
Lionslans
ane ode
Keith Waterman
pakt Adgustana
Donald Hamen
George Hansen
Alcron
Amarillo, Texas Air Force Base
Sept
San Antonio
AMayor
Paul Jones
Golf Tournament At Le Mars Club Course Won By Moville Player
Bob Schenk former Sour City boat club champion, Moville, won the Le Mars club course event with rounds of 47 and 26 for a 73 total. Ray Hartman of Le Mars took first night prize. Bart Basch of Meerith took second, with Dr. WoL. Roveboom also listed among entrants. Spectators from Mars area gathered to see the historic music program featuring “Martin Luther” in Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars gett
Bob Schenk
Sour City
wos
Moville
Ray Hartman
Le Mars
bart Basch
Meerith
Dr. WoL. Roveboom
Mars ard
Sion
davoda
Martin Luther
Spencer
Le Mars adult evening school survey seeks course ideas
Le Mars adults study evening school options for 1953 54 with a survey listing fourteen courses including public speaking Tae practical bookkeeping home economics writing current affairs safe driving welding and crafts. Deadline is Friday September 3 with classes starting November 2 on Monday evenings at Central and Vocational schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
Adult Evening School Executive Council
Executive Council
Elliott
Iowa
Sac City
Storm Lake
Sheldon
Rock Rapids
Cherokee
vs. W. L. Downing
Clyde Buehler
Claire Steele
Mis
Jean, Koenig
Harry A. Elliott
Harvey
N. ¢Kluckhohn
Tas
Downing
Eltion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Bourne
John R. Bourne
Iowa Falls
Henry Peeckes
Sturm Lake
Clarence Branch
will
Ralph Coolbaugh
Moore
Oklahoma
Ernest Weber
Gerben Keizer
Hawaiien
Harold Darville
Sturges
Sturges New Law Firm
CHICK
CHICORNE
BEACHLER BOOTERY
Pew Town
Leo
mouth
U. S. savings bonds division
Lewes E and H
lowes
HHenr J. t
Nemmers
BE. Ream
Westfied
Pvt
Gerald Ream
Fort Lawton
Point Barrow
Alaska
Pyt Getaki Ream
Trans. Port Co
Naef studio
Byrne- Feltz
Mary Jane Byrne
Joseph Feltz
Merlin Feltz
Janet Byrne
Fut Peterson
Joann Maschino
City
Kent Gordon
Gordon Kiltrom
Immanuel Lutheran church
Grant Gassman
spomor
David Ray
Annette
Karen
A. J. Kibtrom
J. M. McDougall
Donald
Le Mar
Clyde Shafer
Gerald Kenaley
Mr. Kenaley
Mr. and
Kenaley
Black Hills
Loch Bend
Indiana
Donald F. Reuter
Le oui
Ronald Utesch
Dodge
B. Breckman
Chevrolet
Mildred Witt
G. W. Heeren
Ford
Hershel Berner
Merrill
Mercury
Donald F. Brown
Studebaker
Ellen Simonsen
Merill
Plymouth
Joe M. Ruden
Le Mats
Westmar Bowl
bors
Brocard Mn
Mes
Albert
Ben Cragg
Sioux City Journal
Conger
LHS
Henry Jelhen
Otaigo Gil
Correctionville
Braun-Walker
Lois Elaine Pern Jehn
Helen Braun
St. Joseph's Catholic church
arf Merlin Sitvmann
Rubcer tase
corey
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