Crushed Rib Injuries After Le Mars Truck Car Crash
Wm. William Gerrietts of 408 2nd St. SW LeMars and Maurice Betsworth of Merrill are hospitalized at Sacred Heart in Le Mars after a gravel truck driven by Betsworth and a car driven by Gerrietts collided at a blind corner five miles S and three E of Le Mars. Betsworth suffers facial and hand lacerations, a severed tendon in the right hand, three fractured ribs, while Gerrietts has four or five rib fractures and a forearm fracture. Deputy Jim Mertes investigated. the 1924 Buick and 1958 Chevrolet were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gerrietts
2nd St
LeMars
Maurice Betsworth
Merrill
Sacred Heart hospital
Le Mars
Betsworth
Garrietts
B.worth
Ray Vermit
Gerrietts
Jim Mertes
sheriffs office
Gerr
Kunkel Couple Mark 30th Wedding Anniversary
Felix and Mary Kunkel of Remsen celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on September 27, 1987. They wed September 27, 1927 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Remsen and have six children and nine grandchildren. A surprise party at the K C Hall in Remsen hosted by their children featured cards and a lunch after gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Kunkel
Remsen
Mary Thill
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Orville
Duane
Marvin
Shirley
Don Elfensohn
LeMars
Janet
Eugene Worth
Mary Jo Kunkel
K. C. Hall
Collision near Alta Injures Humboldt man and Buena Vista student
Marvin Dominick of Humboldt formerly at Swansons Super Store Le Mars was seriously injured in a two car crash at 7:00 am Friday near Alta Iowa. Don Atchison a Buena Vista College student was not seriously hurt and helped summon aid after Dominick was thrown from his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Dominick
Humboldt
Swansons Super
Le Mars
Alta
Iowa
Dominick
Don Atchison
Buena Vista college
Atchison
Marvin
Alta Iowa
Fish
Remsen
Sacred Heart hospital
Ovens
NROTC Exams Set For December 14
Admiral Holloway announced the 12th annual national competitive examinations for the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps will be held December 14 for high school seniors and graduates aged 17 to 21. Applications due November 16. Tuition, fees, and books paid by the Navy with a $600 annual retainer. flight training possible for qualifiers. about 2,000 to be selected for naval careers next September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adm
James A. Holloway, Jr
Chat of
Naval Personnel
fouway
Navys Reserve Officer Training Corps
Naval Academy
civilian college
Navy
Marine Corps
naval
NROTC
Marines
Sioux City
lows
Chief of Naval Personnel
Washington 25
D.C
LeMprys Gehlen Triumphs Over Orange City 26–6
Gehlen scored in every quarter to lead GehLSn LeMprys to a 26 to 6 victory over Orange City in a Sionland conference football game. Larry Hoffman tallied two touchdowns for the Jays, with George Welter and Tom Wiltgren each scoring once and Wiltgren kicking two extra points. Verov Kraai scored Orange City’s touchdown. Final score Gehlem Gehlen 26 Orange City 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMprys Gehlen
Orange City
Sionland
Larry Hoffman
Jays
George Welter
Tom Wiltgren
Wilgren
Verov Kraai
LeMay Gehlen
Two Killed In Car Accident Wednesday
Mrs. Gerritt Posthuma of Lake Wilson Minnesota died last Wednesday from injuries after a collision near Lake Wilson. Also killed was Mr. Martinsen of Lake Wilson. Gerritt Posthuma and Mrs. Martinsen are hospitalized in Slayton with serious injuries. Funeral services for Mrs Posthuma and Mr Martinsen were held in Lake Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerritt Posthuma
R. H. Posthuma
Le Mars
Lake Wilson
Minnesota
Martinsen
Slayton
Posthumna
Gary
Vickey
Calvin
Gertrude Victoria
Sheldon
Martinson
Elect Officers For Plymouth County Farm Bureau
Plymouth County Farm Bureau will elect president vice president secretary and treasurer at the annual meeting October 15 in Le Mars. Directors of twelve township units will also be formally elected as host meetings nominate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
polihy
state Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau
Chicago
Schneider
Lahrs to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary open house
Mr and Mrs Bil Lahr invite friends to an open house at their farm home in observance of their 25th wedding anniversary. The event will be held October 6 1957 from 2 to 4 p m Invitations have not been issued.
Charles McManus Funeral Services Held in Marcus
Charles McManus 65 operator of a recreation parlor died Friday after a brief illness. Funeral services were at 9 a.m. Monday at Nelson funeral home in Marcus. Burial followed at Holy Name cemetery. He was born and lived most of his life in O'Neill, Nebraska. Survivors include his son Edward of O'Neill and two sisters Miss Mary McManus of O'Neill and Miss Genevieve McManus of Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson funeral home
Marcus
Charles McManus
Holy Name cemetery
O'Neill, Neb
Edward
O'Neill
Mary McManus
Genevieve McManus
Sioux City
Hendrickson-Van der Well Wedding in Des Moines
Miss Jeanne Hendrickson daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Hendrickson of Des Moines wed Dean Vander Well son of Mr and Mrs Herman Vander Well of LeMars in a September ceremony at St Andrew Evangelical United Brethren church Des Moines The couple will reside in Ames where Vander Well studies at Iowa State college The Vander Wells formerly attended Westmar College here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
der Well
Jeanne Hendrickson
C. L. Hendrickson
Des Moines
Vander Welson
Herman Vander Well
LeMars
St. Andrew Evangelical United Brethen church
Ames
Vander Well
Iowa State college
Westmar college
Voas Family Announces Engagement of Maarjorie Voas
Mr and Mrs Clarence R Voas of Moville announce the engagement of their daughter Maarjorie Elaine Voas to Clifton W Ellerbeck son of Mr and Mrs W F Ellerbeck of Gladbrook Iowa The couple attended Westmar College LeMars Miss Voas teaches at Le Mars and her fiance attends Evangelical Theological Seminary Naperville Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence R. Voas
Moville
Maarjorie Elaine Voas
Clifton W. Ellerbeck
W. F. Ellerbeck
Gladbrook
Iowa
Westmar college
LeMars
Miss Voas
Evangelical Theological seminary
Naperville
thinois
Catholic schools ban steady dating in Le Mars Remsen
Clergy from Marys Remsen and Gehsen Le Mars announce a no steady dating policy in Catholic schools. Penalties include restricting honors and activities for violators. Priests stress no exceptions and call for parent cooperation to enforce the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
Remsen
Magr
F. T. Schultes
Mary's church
A. W. Behrens
Gehsen
Mser. Schultes
Nick Lamberts
Des Moines Register
David Hogan
St. Mary's
Father Behrens
Father Hogan
Lamberta
St. James parish
Westmar Eagles Win Third Straight Tourney In Narrow Victory
Le Mars Iowa September 29 Westmar College Eagles beat Buena Vista 3 to 2. All scoring came in the first half with Westmar taking the lead late in the half. McCaw kicked the winning conversion after a TD by Hal McCaw. Del De Boer and Harold McCaw connected on a key pass play setting up the final TD aided by a deceptive kickoff return. Coach Wilson praised improved offense and noted defense decided the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE MARS
IOWA
Westmar College Eagles
Wilson's Wonders
Buena Vista
Eagles
B. V
McCaw
Del De Boer
Hal McCaw
Des Moines
Harold McCaw
Bill Ormston
Ormston
Wilson
Westmar
Catholic bishops warn against steady dating by youths in Iowa
The ruling labeled stich marks a first official action by Iowa authorities after repeated cautions by Catholic bishops about juveniles engaging in steady dating, highlighting concerns over youth relationships and community norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
stich
Iowa
Jerry Kelly's No 20 Retired By Gehlen High School
Gehlen High announces the permanent retirement of Jerry Kellys green number 20 jersey after his severe concussion in the Kuemper‑Gehlen game. He will keep white 20. the framed green jersey will hang in the coachs office. Co captains Denny Sheehan and Joe Kurth presented the ball amid a student tribute. final score Gehlen 26 Orange City 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Kelly
Gehlen
wis
Orange City
Jerry
Denny Sheehan
Joe Kurth
Westmar Schedule Promises Busy Fall Football Campaign
Westmar opened with two wins over Southern State Teachers 18 7 and Yankton 13 0 earning praise from Coach Tug Wilson and LeMars fans. Remaining games include Buena Vista September 27 Dana October S Sterling October 9 Concordia homecoming Carthage October 26 Parsons November 2 Tarkio November 9 with locations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmar
Southern State Teachers
Yankton
Wueane
Tug) Wilson
LeMars
Buena Vista
S— Dana
Sterling
Concordia
Carthage
Parsons
Tarkio
Engagement Notice For Patricia Kasner And Duane Junck
Julius Kasner of Kingsley announces the engagement of his daughter Patricia to Duane Junck son of Mr and Mrs Fred Junck of Kingsley The couple have set November 13 1957 as their wedding date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Kasner
Kingsley
Patricia
Duane ‘Junck
Fred Junck
Le Mars Youths Honored At Eagle Court Of Honor
Ten Sutherland youths received special recognition at a Legion Community Building program. In Sutherland Missouri Vash awards were presented for first time in scouting history. Eagle Scout titles went to Jerry Datas and Dennis Fogelman. Aric Bomgaass, Le Mars Scoutmaster, led the ceremony with assistance from Bob Bomgaass and Dick Johnston, Le Mars, and sister leadership trainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
i Sutherland
mo Vash
Jerry datas
Ralph Jalas
Dennis Fogelman
Isle Fogelman
Fagle
Aric Bomgaass
Le Mary
Two-Car Collision Injures Mrs Dimmick and Son in Sioux City
Esther Marie Dimmick, 56, of Hawarden Iowa, and her 3 year old son Danny were injured in a Saturday crash at W Sixth and Bluff. Dimmick sustained head and shoulder injuries. Danny suffered a severe forehead bump. Sam Oasis, 34, of 619 Otoc Street, was arrested at the police station on alcohol intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Marie Dimmick
Hawarden
Lowa
rantson
Danny Dimmick
W. Sixth
Bluff streets
Sioux City
Iowa college presidents meet to study scholarships
Twenty four Iowa college presidents held a three day workshop at Lake Okoboji to push state funding for a study committee. They discussed scholarship programs and concerns about buying students, aiming to base aid on need and merit. President Kalas praised cooperative spirit among state and independent colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lake Okoboji
lows
Board of Regents
Towa
west
Iowa College
Kalas
Alton Man Hurt In Accident Near Farm Drive
Wesley Kuester of Alton drove a half ton truck and turned into the Phil Hoffman driveway when Wayne Padley of Atkins in an Oldsmobile clipped the corner, sending Padley to Sioux City hospital with lacerations and a severed hand tendon. The vehicle wreck left Padley with a badly damaged car and possible ticket for failure to have control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuester
Dykstra
Padley
contol
Local Marriage License Issued in Plymouth County
A marriage license was issued last week to Jackie Harkness of Akron and Jo Non Smith of Sioux City at the Plymouth County Clerk's Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Harkness
Akron
Jo Non Smith
Sioux City
Plimouth county
L H S Band to Compete at Luverne Festival
The Le Mars Central high school band and 24 other high school bands will compete at the 7th Annual Tri-State Band Festival in Luverne Minnesota Saturday. The marching contest begins about 1 30 p m after a parade downtown and the luton twirl ers and flag swingers perform at 9 am in the new high school gym. Judges include Ray DeVilbiss Francis Mayer and Karl Halvik. The Luverne Civic and Commerce Association sponsors the event which includes color motion pictures for participant bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars Central
Luverne
Minnesota
Promptyal pam
new high school
Upper Midwest college
Ray DeVilbiss
University of South Dakota
Francis N. Mayer
St. Thomas college
St. Paul
Karl M. Halvik
Iowa State Teachers college
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Luverne Civic and Commerce Association
Two Minor Accidents In Le Mars
Two minor accidents occurred in Le Mars over the weekend. On Friday September 27 at 9 10 am a 1948 Chevrolet driven by Mrs Lisie Petersen and a 1954 Chrysler driven by Orlando Keffeler collided at St and Central Ave South. 850 damage to the Petersen left rear and 10 damage to the Keffeler car. Mrs Petersen was going South and Mr Keffeler West. On Sunday September 29 at 4 08 pm on 2nd Ave about 70 feet north of 1st St Mary Alesch traveling south struck a 1951 Mercury belonging to Paul Buttermore which was parked. Right front damage to the Alesch car and 50 damage to the Buttermore car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le Mars
Lisie Petersen
Chrysler
Orlando Keffeler
St. and
Central Ave
Petersen
Kkeffeler
2nd Ave
ith St
Mary Alesch
Paul Buttermore
Alesch
Buttermore
Plymouth Farmers Face Drought Gap Then Record Corn Yield
In Plymouth county Iowa a severe drought reduced corn yield to the year's low, but this season brings a strong rebound with high yields. Five county law officials are expected to visit Plymouth farmers as part of a regional outlook, with potential financial stakes nearing millions beyond the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Iowa
Mark Miller
Sioux City Journal
Wells Dairy Expands into Minnesota with Worthington Buy
Fay Wells announced Wells Blue Bunny Dairy purchased the Capital Dairy at Worthington Minnesota effective today. The Worthington plant becomes Wells Blue Bunny Dairy with milk distribution in the Worthington area. Wells expects to distribute in southern Minnesota and Iowa, with five routes and new local creamery purchases supporting the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Welly
Wells Blus
Capital
Worthington
Minnesota
Thun
Wells
hdegon
iowall
southeo Manesota
Sibley
Iowa
Le Mars
Liberty High School to stage Froaged Again comedy
Liberty High School will present Froaged Again a three act comedy on October 3 1957. The Suniorclas leads the cast with student performers in roles and musical interludes set for the evening at the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Suniorclas of Liberty High School
Iris demonstration wins blue ribbons at Clay County Fair
At the Clay County Fair on Wednesday afternoon September 1987 Mary Ann Ahrendt and Arlene Beitelspacher won blue ribbons for their Plymouth County 4-H iris demonstration Won Blue Ribbon Pretybody Loves Them was the tie of the event They were accompanied to Spencer by bat leader Mos Henry Ahrendt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Clay County Fair
Mary Ann Ahrendt
Arlene Beitelspacher
Spencer
Mos
Henry Ahrendt
Multan and Hentges Families Announce Wedding Plans
Mico and Mrs Edwin Multan of Rochelle announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Kathy to Rome Hentaes of Le Mars. The Lew Rochelle ceremony is planned for the hotday season. The Town of Sioux Center applies for a 77800 federal grant to finance a 240000 Senate Treatment project. Public Health Engineering has approved and the file moves to the US Public Health Service Region 6 in Kansas City for final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mico
Edwin Multan
Rochelle
NOY
Kathyid Hentges
Rome Hentaes
Le Mars
Lew Rochelle
Town of
Sioux Center
Senate
Public Health Engineering division
Iowa Department of Health
Des Moines
Public Health Service
Region
Kansas City
City council spat hints at partisan lawyer clash
An overheard radio chat describes a Republican lawyer berating LeMars city council counsel, the alderman retorting that the opposing party has not beaten him. A separate note mentions a cop seen with a lady at a high end LeMars restaurant and a TV ad for a two way stretch girdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
hinger
LeMars corporation
youse
LeMars
Accident Near Cleg Involves Smith and Rupp Vehicles
An 3 pm Sunday head on collision on highway 3 near Cleg involved Roger Smith 17 of Murisien driving a Wy4 car and Mark Rupp 17 of Marcus in a 1953 vehicle. Smith and Rupp sustained multiple injuries including head wounds. Linda Rupp 13 and Bonnie Rupp 4 also injured. Bonnie taken to Sacred Heart hospital Le Mars while the others to Sioux Valley hospital Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee county
Clegnain
Roger Smith
Murisien
Mark Rupp
Marcus
Smith
Rupp
Linda Rupp
Bonnie Rupp
Sacred Heart hospital
Le Mars
Sioux Valley hospital
Cherokes
Minor Injuries In Sioux City Car Accident
Russell Tevis, 53, Merrill, and four Tevis family members were treated for minor injuries after a collision at 27th Street and Lowell Avenue Sunday evening with a car driven by Clarence Hahne of Sioux City. Hahne was cited for intoxication and OMV1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Tevis
Merrill
Tevis
Judy
Mary
Richard, Jr
Sioux City
27th street
Lowell Ave
Clarence Hahne
Hahne
O.M
Gibbons Rites Held for Lawrence W Gibbons
Funeral services were held Monday at SS Patrick church Akron for Lawrence W Gibbons 65 longtime Akron Westfield resident who died Friday at Akron hospital after a heart attack. He was born May 8 1892 and retired auto mechanic. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Alfred Hawks Westfield and Mrs Everald Paskett Remsen a sister Mrs Charles Burnight Sioux City and nine grandchildren. One son preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS Patrick church
Akron
Lawrence W. Gibbons
Westfield
Shahull
Rossow
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Felix Kunkels
Bill Lahrs
Hot Westmar
Fast Crew
Wer iro
Dana
Yads
Le Mars Youths
Alton
L.H.S
Liberty
L. W. Gibbons
Melvin Kotker
Merrill. Ford
Ninnsparr
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