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Newspaper
Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1957
Page
2
The column muses on approaching winter and threats of snow, noting tasks for homeowners like draining hydrants and packing storm windows. It reflects on security talk, farming worries about corn and soybeans, and a sense of cautious resilience amid seasonal change in the Cornland area.
A speaker argues that Americans historically chose initiative and risk to gain freedom rather than secure safety. They contrast Founders who valued individual rights with possible modern demands for security, questioning if true security can coexist with liberty, and urging continued commitment to liberty over blanket security. The piece also reflects on Russia as a contrast and ends with a call to uphold past principles for the future.
A fragmented list from Plymouth shows buyers and lots: Ernest Anderson and Son Akron with 4 st weight at 1.268 and $23.75. Hoelker Bros Kingsley with 20 hogs at 204 weight for $18.30. Louis Heeren Le Mars with 34 hogs at 230 for $18.50. Glen Der loft Le Mars with 34 hogs at 213 for $18.40. Harry Buss Strable with 24 st weight at 1024 for $24.00. more entries uncertain for Ernest Anderson.
Mrs. Roy Abbey and daughters joined other families for a visit in Akron. Neighbors hosted Needlework Circle at the Presbyterian church. Visitors came from San Bernardino California and Ottumwa. Mrs. Hartletts hosted Ruth Feurstein and Hubert Zilmant. Mrs. C A Davis of Ottumwa met the new daughter at Beth Ann Wert’s home. Ed and Myrtle Bittmer will host Ladies Aid at St Paul’s Lutheran on Thursday. Edward Vande Hoef, Dewey Vellinga’s death, and a Parker South Dakota visit are noted. Corn acreage outproduces other grains in U.S. continuous recap.
Sioux and nearby sellers list livestock lots with weights and prices. Names include Paul Letsche Remsen Hugh Dowling Akron Walter Grage Remsen Carl Pennings Orange City Bylsma Uhtota Ireton Fred Johnson Vander Hamm Coons Conrad Jacobs and others. Lots show hogs and heifers with weights around 200 pounds and prices from about 17 to 26 dollars per hundredweight.
A report highlights Chevrolet as the leading choice among drivers, with the brand surpassing all rivals in popular preference and sales across the market, reflecting consumer devotion to the long established American auto maker.
The ad teases a range of Chevy exclusives including the Springs or Body by Fisher and the Chevrolet Spirit. It promises a Chev rolet with 245 horsepower and invites readers to visit their Chevrolet dealer soon.
The Rural Farm Bureau met on Tuesday afternoon September 17 with twenty members. Officers were reelected and new chairpersons appointed for Conservation Education Legislation Agriculture and other committees. Plans for October 22 include an Extension lesson and a presentation on mailbox improvements and Rural Mail Service. Social hour followed with refreshments prepared by Tina Miller and her daughter Roy Bouma.
Plymouth County 4 H members had a busy season with district shows and the State Fair. Top awards include Gary Junck champion short horn, Roy Mauss champion Angus and reserve, Don Treinen best Beef Showman, Av Spencer livestock judging, Heaven first honors, and the community prepares for a new 4 H club year starting October 1. Clubs are electing new officers and the special project for the coming year is Home Grounds improvement.
The Globe Post publishes a roster of service members now receiving the paper. Names include SP-3 Lawrence Flaherty RA 17403001 in California, Gale D Deans at Little Rock AFB Arkansas, SP 3 Lieyd Borchers RA 17451089 in Missouri, Everett D Ballmeyer SKGS W 409 aboard the Kenneth Whiting AV-14, PFC Charles W Borchers RA 7451086 in San Francisco, M Set. Robert Wilhelimi AF 37121190 in New York, Pvt Edward Po Utesch ER 17481285 in Fr. Riey Kansas, Pvt Lyndell Schmid Augusta Georgia, Darrell Schultz 69 USNAAS Trans. Div. El Centro California, and PFC Oscar W Schuiz US 55572323.
A dense roster of names, units, and locations reflecting World War II era personnel or veterans. The list includes multiple soldiers, sailors, and airmen with ranks such as Pvt, PFC, SP3, Lt, and Cpl. Units span from infantry regiments, medical battalions, and recon squadrons to naval ships and army airfields. Addresses show APOs, FPOs, and towns like San Francisco, New York, Camp Pendleton, and Lawton, with associated service numbers and commands.
Edward C. Willging longtime Le Mars jeweler died at a Dubuque hospital on September 27 at age 92. Funeral services were held September 30 with Father Cecil Friedman presiding. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Le Mars, directed by Wiltgen Luedike funeral home. He and his late son once ran the store now operated by Kenneth Fry. Survivors include grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons Harald and Edward Jr, and a granddaughter.
A night of publicized dances draws crowds from up to 70 miles as Officer plans patrol coverage. Roadblocks near the hall led to license checks and the discovery of over 200 quarts of liquor tossed from cars, concluding the evening with a safety inspection and deterrent effort.
Westmar College elected six cheer leaders for the 1957 58 school year. Leaders will lead cheering at football and basketball games and boost school spirit. Named are Carleen Frahm Manover Kan SIS Arlene Peters Manginoki Cole Palo Dick Angove Albion Iowa Tom Taylor San Diego California Sharon Kay Smith Coach Nebraska in adaren Gehibuck Independence Kansas.
Horst Hansen of St. Paul Minnesota was fined 14 dollars for night speeding. Francis Dick of Sioux City was fined 15 dollars for night speeding. Thomas Mermin of Storm Lake was fined 15 dollars for possession of an altered operator license. Jesse Foster of Omaha Nebraska was fined 310 dollars for running a stop sign. Justice of the Peace Gordon Tentinger is out of town as present rights extend for a period of?
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