Iowa Old Press

LeMars Globe-Post
July 4, 1932

FRANCIS MARX
LAID TO REST

Youth Dies In Omaha Thursday
Afternoon—Formerly Lived Here

Funeral services for Francis J. Marx,
who passed away at a hospital in Omaha,
Neb., Thursday afternoon, were held here
Saturday morning from St. James church
at 9 o'clock, Rev. L. J. Cooper officiating.
Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery,
Wiltgen's funeral directors in charge.

At the time of his death, Francis Marx was 21
years, 10 months and 23 days of age. A general
carcinoma of his system caused his death.

Deceased was born in Lyon
county, la., on August 7, 1910, and leaves to mourn
his loss, his mother Mrs. Mary Marx, and one
brother, Howard. The family
formerly lived here. Before moving to Omaha they
made their home in Sioux City.
The community extends its
sympathy to the mother and brother in mourning
the passing of this young man.

IS IMPROVING
Vincent, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sitzmann, living
northwest of Kingsley, who; wa kicked by a horse last week,
is improving, according to Dr. J. L. Reeves, who attended him.
Vincent received three fractured ribs and other injuries.

LeMars Globe-Post
July 7, 1932

REMSEN MAN DIES OF HEART FAILURE
Barney Gotto, Remsen Farmer Dies Suddenly At Midnight

Barney Gotto, 46 year old farmer living 8 miles southwest of Remsen, was
suddenly stricken by death Wednesday night near midnight. Apparently in the
best of health early in the evening, he had been talking with friends
regarding the destructive hail and wind storms, and a rumor which has not
been verified stated that the exertion and grief concerning the storm had
contributed to his death.

Mr. Gotto retired early, and about 11 rose to walk across the room. He
collapsed and his family carried him to bed and called a doctor from Remsen,
but he passed away before the doctor arrived.

The deceased was 46 years of age, and had been a resident of Remsen for the
past 4 years. He came to Remsen from Colorado and settled on the old Pierce
farm SE of Remsen.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and 8 children. At the present time no
funeral arrangements have been made.

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The Smith family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Day on
July 4, at which 67 were present. After a bountiful dinner served cafeteria
style a very interesting program was present by the children. They all went
to Cleveland Park, where a program of races was enjoyed.
~~~~~
Miss Catherine Hanson of this city is in receipt of a letter from Vice
President Charles Curtis, who extends his congratulations to Miss Hanson,
upon being made an Indian princess of the Chippewas at Lac Court, Oreilles,
Wis. Vice President Curtis belongs to the Oklahoma tribe.
~~~~~
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wells and son Junior of Chicago spent the week end of
the Fourth with Miss Nellie Wells, F. H. Wells, and F. H. Wells Sr. Mr.
Wells returned to Chicago Thursday evening, but Mrs. Wells and son will
remain for a few days visit here.

LeMars Globe-Post, July 18, 1932

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD THURSDAY
Mrs. Edward Stinton of Akron Passes Away After Long Sickness

Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Stinton, widely known resident of Plymouth county, who died at her home at Akron, Tuesday, July 12, were held from the residence at Akron, Thursday afternoon with services at the Methodist church with the Rev, F. F. Robinson officiating.

Mrs. Stinton was born at Zion Grove, Jo Daviess County. Ill., on December 15, 1875. Her maiden name was Mae L. Morehead. She came to Plymouth county when a girl of 14 with her mother and joined other relatives, who had previously settled in Adaville.

When a girl of 16 she was united in marriage December 25, 1891, with Edward Stinton. They took up their residence on a farm in Johnson Township, where they lived until 1916 when they moved into Akron to make their home.

Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death, a son and two daughters, Lester Stinton and Mrs. Vera Palm, of Sioux City, and Mrs. Rex Pollock, of Akron. There are seven grandchildren. She also, leaves her brother, H. B. Morehead of Adaville, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Green, of Adaville, and Mrs. Everett Stinton, of Lucas, S. D.

Mrs. Stinton was a good Christian woman, active in church and community affairs and was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed the esteem of a large number of acquaintances in the county in which she lived for more than 40 years.

BABY SCALDED BY MILK
Jimmie Rippey, the 1 year old son of Sheriff and Mrs. R. E. Rippey was badly scalded about the face and shoulders a week ago Sunday when the bottom of his milk bottle cracked and fell out, and the hot milk poured over him, as he was playing beneath the crib. At this writing he is greatly improved. His burns are healing and will leave no scars.

SISTER OF THEO. LOVE IS INJURED
Receives Broken Arm in Odd Accident—
Was Directing the Driver Where To Go

Theo. Love, of this city, was informed of an accident in Sioux City, in which his sister, Mrs. L. E. Petry, received a broken arm and other injuries.

Mr. and Mrs. Petry formerly lived here, Carl Petry of this city being a brother of L. E. Petry, who is general agent for the American Express in Sioux City.

Mrs. Petry was riding in a car with Mrs. Rasmaussen of Sioux City. They were judging gardens. Mrs. Rasmaussen, the driver of the car was going up a hill. She attempted to stop but the brakes failed to work. Mrs. Petry opened the door in order to direct Mrs. Rasmaussen where to steer the car. The wheels of the car hit a rut, throwing Mrs. Petry out.

She was taken to the Methodist hospital, where an operation was performed this morning to remove a piece of bone that had been torn loose in the right arm.

The Petrys have two children.

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
July 19, 1932

AKRON GIRL WEDS SIOUX CITY MAN
GLADYS HUFF, PORTLAND TOWNSHIP TEACHER, IS BRIDE OF DONALD F. OLIVER

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Huff, of Akron, announce the marriage of their daughter,
Gladys, to Donald F. Oliver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oliver, of Sioux City,
Iowa, at 7:30 o’clock Thursday evening, July 7, 1932. The wedding took
place in the parlors of the couple’s new home in the presence of a very few
relatives. The ring service was solemnized by the groom’s cousin, Rev. J.
Ervin Feller, of Wesley Methodist church, Sioux City. The bride was dressed
in a most becoming and dainty toe length gown of rose chiffon, with white
accessories. The bridesmaid, her sister, Winifred Huff, was becomingly
attired in rose and white chiffon with white accessories. Roy Walstead, of
Sioux City, was groomsman. The bride’s chosen colors were rose and white,
and the tea rose the chosen flower. The parlor was tastefully decorated for
the occasion with gorgeous bouquets and the bride’s colors.

After the ceremony, a delicious lunch was served. Later in the evening, the
couple left for a short wedding trip.

The bride is a graduate of Akron high school and attended Morningside
college, Sioux City. She has been a successful teacher in Portland township
the last six years. The groom, a young man of sterling character, is a
graduate of Central high school, of Sioux City. He is employed at the Gas
and Electric Company, of Sioux City, where he has held a responsible
position for a number of years. The happy couple first met while attending
Morningside college. A host of friends extend congratulations and wishes for
a long and happy life companionship. They received many lovely wedding
gifts, with which they were well pleased.

The newly married couple are now at home to their many friends and relatives
at Apt. 7, Moe Apartments, 414 Eleventh Street, Sioux City.

NUEBEL PITCHES STELLAR GAME
Le Mars Ball Player Wins Enconiums At Tourney in Sioux City

In the district junior Legion baseball tournament played in Sioux City
Friday and Saturday, the LeMars junior Legion defeated Peterson, Iowa,
junior Legion at Stock Yards Park Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock by a score
of 7 to 6. Nuebel, pitcher; Noble, catcher. Officials declare Nuebel the
best pitcher entered in the tournament. LeMars earned their runs by
bunching hits and won the game in the seventh inning.

LeMars lost the second game to the Sioux City junior Legion at Stock Yards
Park Friday afternoon at 5 o’clock by a score of 18 to 1. Bertram and
Sutton, pitchers; Keihn, catcher.

~While shingling the Brabander home on Fourth Avenue NW last week, three men
were more or less bruised when a scaffold broke. The men who were injured
in the eight-foot fall are Gerhard Brabander, who is 81 years of age, Henry
Theilen and Harry Robbins. Mr. Brabander suffered bruises to his side. All
three men are improving.

~Miss Della Harnack returned last week from California where she spent the
past few months visiting relatives at Santa Cruz and Los Angeles. She was
accompanied home by her brother, Ross Harnack, of Santa Cruz, who will spend
the remainder of the summer with relatives in LeMars and Remsen.

~Mrs. Leona Livingstone and daughter, Violet, of Chicago, are guests of the
Bernard Miller Sr., family and other relatives in LeMars.

Hinton Progress
July 28, 1932

Irvin Taylor Funeral Held Saturday

A. J. Taylor and daughter, Mrs. J. R. Schneider, returned from Brookings,
South Dakota, Saturday, where they went to attend the funeral of I. A.
Taylor, who was found dead in his garage last Wednesday night.

The deceased was asphyxiated by monoxide gas at the wheel of his car in the
garage at his residence, according to a news report in the Brookings County
Press.

Mr. Taylor was a former resident of Hinton, and for the past 20 years has
resided in Brookings, where he operated a confectionery store, known as
Taylor's Corner Cigar Store and he was widely known over the eastern part of
South Dakota.

He was 45 years of age and is survived by his wife; three children, Vern and
Kathryn and a year old baby daughter; his father, A. J. Taylor; three
brothers and one sister.

He was a member of the Brookings commercial club, Masonic bodies, and El
Riad Shrine, and took an active interest and supported all worthy community
projects.

The funeral services were held Saturday at Brookings and burial was made in
Graceland Park Cemetery at Sioux City.