Iowa Old Press
LeMars Globe-Post, front page news
May 2, 1935
PIERSON FARMER IS KILLED IN ATTEMPT TO STOP RUNAWAY
Pierson, Ia.: Oswald Meissner, 63, farmer living 2 ½ miles southwest of
Pierson, was killed instantly late Monday afternoon when he attempted to
stop a runaway team hitched to a spreader.
Meissner was knocked to the ground, the rear wheel of the spreader passing
over his head, crushing his skull and breaking his neck.
The victim had lived in the vicinity of Pierson and Correctionville for 15
years, coming here from Kansas. Surviving are the widow and six children.
NEW WEATHER MAN
D. N. Zeig, custodian of the United States postoffice, has been appointed
the United States weather bureau, as local observer, to succeed Theo. Love,
who resigned recently.
MULE FALLS INTO OLD WELL AND DIES BEFORE RESCUE
M. F. Eilers Loses A Valuable Animal By Cave-In
When M. F. Eilers of Craig went to feed his four big mules yesterday evening
he could only find three. The fourth one, a fine animal weighing 1665
pounds, had disappeared without a trace.
Going back over the way he had come, Mr. Eilers found just the mule’s nose
and forefeet sticking out of the ground. It had caved into an old well that
had been abandoned and filled up about 40 years ago and was fast smothering.
Mr. Eilers rushed to the telephone and called neighbors. Herman and George
Reichel, Carl Harms, John Janicke, Harry Langehorst, Wm. Johnson, John,
Leon, George and Elmer Kruse hurried over to save the mule, but it died
before they could dig it out.
The collapse of the old well is taken as good evidence of the unusual
soaking up that the ground is getting after the long drought.
RIPPEY TO TAKE TWO MORE TO PEN
Is Making Anamosa A Chicken Thieves’ Haven
Sheriff R. E. Rippey, who has already sent so many chicken thieves to prison
that they could get a nice membership for a Rippey Chicken Thieves’ Club,
marched two more prisoners up to the bar to get a sentence from Judge O. S.
Thomas.
They got five years at Anamosa each. The men were Harry Lyon and Tom
Sheeley, both of Sioux City.
They couldn’t very well get out of pleading guilty, as the sheriff trailed
them to their Sioux City home and found the chickens there.
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A. R. Clayson, of Chicago, was visiting in LeMars, Tuesday.
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FRANCES FRANK WEDS J. ZIEG AT HAWARDEN
Young Couple To Make Their home in LeMars After Honeymoon Trip
Frances J. Frank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Frank of Hawarden, became
the bride of John Zeig, son of Peter Zeig, of LeMars, at a pretty wedding
held at Hawarden Wednesday, May 1. Rev. Father Neppel read the eight
o’clock mass and performed the wedding ceremony.
The young couple was attended by Eva Frank, of Jasper, Minn., as bridesmaid
and Leo Zeig, as best man.
The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white and wore white
accessories. She carried a bridal bouquet of red and white roses. The
groom wore a light grey suit.
Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was held for the bridal party
and their immediate friends and relatives at the home of the bride’s
parents.
The young couple then left for a short wedding trip to Omaha, and will be a
home to their friends at 126 3rd Ave. S.W. at LeMars.
The groom is a popular young business man of LeMars, and is engaged in
running the Royal Shine Parlor here. The many friends of the young couple
extend congratulations and best wishes.
PROBATE COURT:
In the estate of W. A. Coad, on application of the receivers of the First
National Bank of Hull, Ia., and the LeMars Loan & Trust Co., also the LeMars
Savings Bank, the court ordered a hearing at 10 a.m., May 18. The court
orders Lucile M. Coad to make a report and show why the real estate as set
froth in the inventory should not be sold to pay debts of the estate.
The court ordered distribution of $6,136.32 to the heirs of the late Meta
Nitschke, deceased, in seven equal parts as follows: Ida Ericksen, Wm.
Nitschke, Martha Grauer, Herman Nitschke, Elmer Nitschke, Alfred Nitschke,
and Laura Hanno, children of the deceased.
LeMars Sentinel
May 10, 1935
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Otto Sumner spent the week end in Sioux City.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wiggins motored to Merrill Friday to visit friends.
Dwight Riter and Chas. Connor motored to Hawarden Tuesday to visit friends.
Mrs. Henry VanderMyde and children, of Alton, were calling on friends here
Wednesday.
Richard Koldenhoven and Garret Hartog motored to Minneapolis, Minn.,
Thursday on business.
Mrs. E. M. Kennedy and children, Mrs. Ray Hinde and children, of Hawarden,
visited in the Albert Penning home Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Uthe, Mrs. Paulina Detloff, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hennrich
motored to Ireton Sunday to visit friends.
Miss Pauline Riter, who has been in Marcus the past few weeks, visited
relatives here on her way to Hawarden Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mars and son, of Carnes, Mr. and Mrs. John Hartog and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Garret Hartog were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Koldenhoven at a 7 o'clock dinner Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hennrich, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Uthe, Mrs. Harry Reints,
daughters, Leona and Minnie, Mrs. Pauline Detloff, E. H. Riter, Dwight
Riter, and Marjorie Riter went to Ireton Wednesday to attend the funeral of
Mrs. C. H. Hennrich, mother of W. E. Hennrich.
Neighbors helped Mrs. R. A. Hawkins with her plowing on Monday by nine
tractors and horse plows. Among them were John and Vernon Lancaster, Earl
and T. K. Chapman, Jake Berkenpas, Albert Hawkins, Frank Falk, Joe Groetken
and Clarence Alberts, Will Hawkins, Ed Pech and Alfred DeRaad.
LeMars Globe-Post
May 13, 1935
NORTH WASHINGTON: (By Special Correspondent)
Mrs. Lawrence Eilks and son, Billie, of near Hawarden was a caller at the
home of Mrs. Sam Diediker, of Brunsville, on Friday.
Mrs. Fred Utesch and daughter and Miss Pearl Klemme of Johnson township,
were callers at the Fred Ohlrichs home of Brunsville, on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Siebens and daughter, Tillie, were LeMars shoppers on
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Borchers of Preston township were callers at the Henry
Johnson home of Brunsville, on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Borchers and son were callers at the home of Mrs. Sam
Diediker of Brunsville, on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson of Holstein and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elsen and
daughter, Dillis, of LeMars, were dinner guests at the Edw. Johnson home of
Brunsville on Sunday.
Mrs. Jack Reese and Mrs. Minnie Harms all of Brunsville were LeMars business
callers Thursday.
Those who helped celebrate Mrs. Henry Johnson's birthday recently were: Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Borchers and son Virgil of near Brunsville, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Eilsen and daughter, Dillis of LeMars, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson of
Holstein, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Renken and sons, Randall and Keith, Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Eilts and sons Vernon and Billie, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Witt and
children all of near Hawarden, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and children, Mr.
and Mrs. John Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Will Borchers and daughter, Marie, Mr.
and Mrs. Eddie Borchers and sons all of Preston township, Edw. Johnson and
daughter Helen, and Mrs. Sam Diediker and children, Inez, Myrtle, Donald and
Henry. The evening was spent in social visiting and at a late hour a
delicious luncheon was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson of Holstein were callers at the Edw. Johnson home
of Brunsville on Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Richards of Brunsville are spending several days
visiting at the home of Mrs. Richard's brother, Frank Richards, of Omaha.
Charlie Richards, who has been very sick the past week, was taken to Omaha
where he is under doctor's care, by his brother, Dr. Frank Richards.
Martin Johnson of Preston township was a caller at the Henry Johnson home of
Brunsville on Sunday.
C. B. Elsen, of LeMars, spent Tuesday at the home of Edw. Johnson, of
Brunsville.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Featherston and son, Jimmie, of LeMars, are spending
several days at the Charlie Richard's home of Brunsville.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reese, Miss Tillie Siebens, Miss Flossie Early, Herman
Eilks, and Porkie Oltmanns, all of Brunsville, were Sioux City callers on
Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marienau and family of Grant township and Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Renken of West LeMars, were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
Dirks of Brunsville on Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Harm Heeren and sons, Harlene and Wallace, of Grant township,
were callers at the Fred Ohlrichs home of Brunsville on Tuesday evening.
Miss Anna Grosenheider of LeMars is spending several days visiting at the
home of her cousin, Miss Anna Oltmanns, of Brunsville.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Livermore and son Orville, of Brunsville, are attending
the music contest held at Iowa City.
Mrs. Chris Lent, of Ireton, is spending several days visiting at the Charlie
Richards home of Brunsville.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elsen and daughter, Dillis, of LeMars, were visitors at
the Edw. Johnson home of Brunsville on Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Borchers and son were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Gerdes, of Brunsville, on Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Borchers and daughter, Marie, of Preston township and
Vernon and Billie Eilts were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Johnson, of Brunsville, on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Buehre were Iowa City visitors last week taking a number
of those that entered the music contest at that place. Miss Lillian Buehre
was one of the group.
Miss Leora Laughton spent the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. J.
Borchers.
SENEY: (By Special Correspondent)
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buss and daughter, Elaine, and son, Vincent of southwest of
LeMars were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lancaster on
Sunday.
Mrs. Bos, of north of Remsen, visited in the homes of her daughters, Mrs.
Garret Hartog and Mrs. Richard Koldenhoven, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Philips visited in the home of their daughter and son-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hancer in Merrill on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lora Green are the proud parents of a baby girl born, May 1st.
Mother and baby are doing fine.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lancaster and son, Ellis, drove to Sioux City on Wednesday
to see Geo. Willit, who is in the hospital suffering from bruises occasioned
by an auto accident on Monday.
The Booth and Olesen contractors started paving on Tuesday to finish the
strip they left unfinished last fall.
The school board is meeting on Friday night and re-elected Jennie Levins and
Vera Reeves.
Mrs. Ed Buss spent a few days in the home of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie
Hawkins, last week as Mrs. Hawkins was sick.
The ladies aid society which was to be held Wednesday, May 1st, was
postponed on account of the bad roads, until next Wednesday, May 8, at Mrs.
Albert Hawkins' home.
Mrs. Vernon Hancer of Merrill visited in the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Phillips on Monday.
Rev. S. J. Wallace, of Sommers, visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E.
Hennrich, on Monday.
The Volunteer Sunday School class gave a supper on Thursday night which was
well attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wiggin drove to Luverne, Minn., on Saturday returning on
Sunday. They visited Mrs. Wiggin's mother, Mrs. Eberline.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Kennedy and daughter, Doris and son Dennis, of Hawarden,
drove over here to the Albert Penning home on Friday. Mr. Kennedy returned
home the same day and Mrs. Kennedy and children stayed until Sunday when Mr.
Kennedy came over and took them home.
LeMars Globe-Post
May 16, 1935
ELGIN and GRANT: (By Special Correspondent)
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alberts of Canton, S.D., were visiting relatives here
Sunday.
The men on the school board of Elgin No. 4 made an improvement on the school
grounds by planting a number of trees and flowers.
Miss Katherine Buckley of Yankton, S.D., is visiting her parents and other
relatives here this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Siebels and family of near Struble, are visiting with
Mrs. Siebel's brother, John Harms, at White, S.D., a few days this week.
Most all of the farmers are busy planting corn, the soil being in excellent
condition at the present time.
Clarence Albert's made a business trip to DesMoines the last of the week.
Miss Eileen Lenihan of Elgin No. 4 closed school Friday with a most
successful and pleasant term and ending with a large picnic for the
children, friends and parents. Thos who attended were: Mrs. D. Lenihan,
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Null and daughters, Alberta, Gracie, and Jeane, Mrs.
Andrew Ahlers, Jim, Johnnie and Julia Buckle, Mary Ahlers, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Behiem, Ed Hopper, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Alberts, Bobbie Wellong, Betty
Reints, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilde and daughter Opal, Miss Katherine
Buckle, of Yankton, S.D., Mrs. Mynard Dobbert, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dobbert, Mr.
and Mrs. John Ahlfs, Clinton Bunt and George Nussbaum, Miss Lenihan and the
six pupils acting as hostesses. Miss Lenihan is again hired for the coming
year.
IRETON: (By Special Correspondent)
Membership was increased at the First Presbyterian church on Sunday when
Rev. Wm. Harper administered the ceremonies to the following who became
members, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stuckenbruck, Phillis Huesinkveld, Carol Day, Mona
Bay, Linn Walker, Duane Day, Bernard Grau, and Kenyon Karr.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Earl motored to Sioux City Friday for short visit with
the former's brother, Fred Earl, of Hawarden, who recently submitted to an
operation.
County Agent Nicol of Orange City was a business caller here on Friday.
Dr. A. L. Craik motored to Sioux City on business Friday.
Henry Tammen motored to LeMars on business Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Moeller and children and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller and
children motored to Sioux City for a short visit Sunday.
Robert Bahr took first place in typing in the commercial sectional meeting
held at Sioux City recently and will go to DesMoines to represent the local
school.
The Security bank was closed Monday for the purpose of decorating the
interior of the building.
Katherine, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Wells, returned from a
visit with relatives at Beresford, S.D.
Elmer Benit, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Benit, Jr., is recovering from a
severe sickness.
LeMars Globe-Post
May 20, 1935
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE IS MADE
Marjorie Reynolds and Howard L. Ewin Take Vows May 7
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reynolds of LeMars announce the marriage of their
daughter, Marjorie, to Howard L. Ewin, son of W. A. Ewin, of Denver, Calif.
[sic Colorado], which was solemnized by Rev. L. J. Cooper of the St. James
Catholic church on May 7, 1935.
HOWARD ANDERSON DIES AT ANAMOSA
Funeral Services for LeMars Young Man Held Here Saturday P. M.
Howard V. Anderson, better known to his LeMars friends as "Skid," died in a
hospital at Anamosa, Iowa, Thursday, following sickness of tuberculosis and
spinal meningitis of 10 days duration. Deceased had spent 11 months and 6
days at Anamosa.
Deceased was the son of Anthon and Ethel Anderson and was born in
Gettysburg, S.D., on October 16, 1913. At the time of his death he was 21
years and 7 months of age.
Private funeral services were conducted from the Free Methodist church
Saturday afternoon at 2:30, with Beely's funeral directors in charge.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his mother, Mrs. Ethel Van Driel and two
brothers, Bernard Leo and Orville Anthon and a half-brother and sister,
Leland and Clara Van Driel. His father preceded him in death, passing away
in 1914.
Howard Anderson was of a kind and sunny disposition and enjoyed the
acquaintances of many friends, who extend their sympathy to the mother and
family in mourning his untimely passing.
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Mrs. Robert Vaile, of Ames, Iowa, spent the week end as a guest in the home
of Miss Jane Kluckhohn. Mrs. Vaile is the former Miss Margaret Wickman of
LeMars, Iowa.
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
May 21, 1935
WEDDING IS ANNOUNCED.
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Reynolds, of LeMars, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Marjorie, to Howard L. Ewin, son of W. A. Ewin, of Denver, Colo.,
which was solemnized by Rev. L. J. Cooper of St. James Catholic church on
May 7, 1935.
POPULAR AKRON GIRL WEDDED
Pretty Wedding Celebrated At St. Patrick’s Church
The marriage of Clarence M. Garvis, of Jefferson, S.D., and Anna V.
Weidenfeller, of Akron, took place in St. Patrick’s church in Akron, May 13.
The Akron Register-Tribune has the following account of the wedding:
The bridal party approached the altar to the strains of Mendelssohn’s
wedding march, played by Miss Josephine Weidenfeller, sister of the bride.
The nuptial high mass was sung by the children’s choir of St. Patrick’s
church. Rev. Father J. A. Roder officiated at the services.
The altars were beautifully decorated with spring flowers.
The bride was dressed in a beautiful gown of powder blue silk chiffon, with
white accessories, and carrying a white pearl rosary. The bridesmaid her
sister, Clara, wore a pretty gown of apple blossom pink chiffon organdy, and
white accessories, carrying a white pearl rosary. The groom and best man,
his brother Paul, were attired in oxford gray.
At 11 o’clock the bridal party, with immediate relatives and Rev. Father
Roder, partook of a three course breakfast at the Weidenfeller home. The
table and rooms were tastefully decorated with blue and pink spring flowers,
the bride’s chosen colors. The wedding breakfast was served by Miss
Cordelia Thomas and Mrs. Royal Metz, intimate friends of the bride, who were
dressed in white, wearing aprons and caps of blue and pink. The wedding
breakfast was prepared by Mrs. Frank Coyle, Mrs. Agnes Boden and Miss Viola
Gale.
The bride is a daughter of A. Weidenfeller and has grown from infancy to
charming young womanhood in this city. The groom is a son of Mrs. Matilda
Garvis, of Jefferson, S.D., and is engaged in the barber business in
Jefferson. He is highly esteemed by his friends and associates.
Monday evening the groom gave a wedding dance to their host of friends in
the city hall at Jefferson, S.D. At an early hour Tuesday, Mr. Garvis and
his bride left on a wedding trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota. After
June 1st they will be at home in Jefferson to their friends, who wish for
them happiness through life.
Out of town relatives present at the wedding were: The groom’s mother, Mrs.
Mathilda Garvis, Mae Garvis, Marie Garvis, Leonard Garvis and Mrs. and Mrs.
Ira Garvis, all of Jefferson, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Garvis and baby and
Hector Harnois, of Vermillion, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Verle Garvis, of Parkston,
S.D.
WELL KNOWN STOCK RAISER PASSES AWAY
H. G. S. Codd, Long Time Resident, Dies After Brief Illness
CAME HERE IN EIGHTIES
Gained Fame As Breeder of Herefords
H. G. S. Codd, 79, prominent stock farmer of Plymouth county for many years,
died at his home in Leeds, Sunday night. Mr. Codd suffered a violent attack
of heart trouble May 9. He rallied for a few days and was up and around two
days before his death. A relapse ensued Saturday.
Henry George Strachey Codd was born at Beaminister, England, January 29,
1856, and came of a line of ancestors, whose names are paged in English
history. His father was a distinguished clergyman of the Church of England.
Henry Codd received his education at Sherborne, one of the famous public
schools in England and from there went to Oxford University and obtained a
master’s degree when graduated.
He came to LeMars in 1880 and on arrival here worked for the Close Bros. in
various capacities for a year or so.
He purchased a large tract of land in Sioux township, where he engaged in
stockraising of thoroughbred sheep, Hereford cattle and Shetland ponies. It
was largely due to his efforts that the Hereford breed was introduced into
this county. He raised some of the finest cattle in America and was a well
known patron and exhibitor at the biggest shows and fairs for a number of
years.
Retiring from the farm, he made his home in Sioux City and Leeds the past
fifteen years.
Mr. Codd was gifted with an unusual personality. He was a musician of more
than ordinary ability and a landscape painter and was a voracious reader and
student. He was widely known and popular among a large number of
acquaintances. When he lived on the farm he dispensed lavish hospitality and
his house was always open.
He is survived by a brother, Capt. A. P. Codd, living at Bath, England.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. Thomas
Episcopal church in Sioux City. Rev. F. B. Shaner will officiate at the
funeral services.
FIRST IN FAMILY OF SEVENTEEN TO CROSS DIVIDE.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in St. Mary’s church at Remsen,
Rev. Father H. J. Schleler officiating for Robert Thiel, 35, well known and
popular Remsen resident.
He had been ill for four months with lung trouble.
Robert Philip Thiel was born February 23, 1900, on a farm three miles west
of Cherokee, and on attaining school age received his elementary education
in the rural school in that neighborhood. The family moved to Plymouth
County when he was seven years old, settled on what is now known as the old
Thiel farm three miles east of Remsen.
He worked as a mechanic in Omaha, Neb., and in Oregon and Utah. He spent a
year in Army service at Camp Lewis, Seattle, and from there went to
Portland, Oregon. On leaving there, he was employed on an ocean freighter
and his work took him to Honolulu, Japan and China, and on his return he
spent a year as a mechanic in the Chevrolet Motor works at Flint, Mich.
Four years ago he returned to Remsen and worked at various occupations,
including farming. Of late he made his home with his mother.
He is survived by his mother, six brothers and ten sisters, who are: Mrs.
George Wermsen, Marcus; Mrs. P. H. Christoffel, Remsen; Mrs. Elmer Donner,
Marcus; Mrs. Louis Means, Marcus; Mrs. Bernard Curry, Cleghorn; Mrs. George
Case and Mrs. Alphonse Pick, Remsen; Mrs. James Tracy, LeMars; Mrs. Roger
Reuter, LeMars; Miss Bernice, at home, and Frank, Mathew, Fred, Chris, John
and Urban, of Remsen.
JUDGE BRADLEY’S MOTHER DIES OF HEART TROUBLE
Judge C. C. Bradley, of Des Moines, telephoned LeMars friends, Monday
morning, that his mother, Mrs. Fannie Bradley, died Sunday night at her home
in Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Bradley had been seriously ill with angina pectoris
for some time and her death was expected. Judge Bradley spent several days
with her this month.
Mrs. Bradley had visited her son in LeMars a number of times and had many
friends here. Mrs. John Arendt and Mrs. Scott Reiniger left for Topeka,
Monday morning, to attend the funeral.
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, May 24, 1935
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR H. G. S. CODD HELD WEDNESDAY
Funeral services were held for Henry George Strachey Codd, 79, who died Sunday night at his home in Leeds, Wednesday afternoon, in St. Thomas Episcopal church in Sioux City, Rev. F. B. Shaner officiating. The pallbearers were old friends and neighbors, Harry, Albert, Ned and George Nason and Lynn Lilly and Stanley Lilly.
In accordance of a request of the deceased, the body was cremated.
Mr. Codd was a resident of this vicinity for fifty-five years and became widely known as a breeder of thoroughbred Hereford cattle and Shrophire sheep while operating a stock farm in Sioux township.
During his residence in American, Capt. Codd made several visits to England, a number previous to 1890 and two or three in recent years, the last visit being made in 1930.
Interested in all phases of educational work, Capt. Codd donated land for the Sunnyside township school near Westfield, and a collection of valuable books for the use of the pupils.
The extensive property he owned for many years after he left Millnerville was later sold to members of the Banks family.
DECORATION DAY TO BE OBSERVED
PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND CITIZENS WILL JOIN IN ANNUAL TRIBUTE
There will be the usual observance of Decoration Day in LeMars with
patriotic, civic and military organizations cooperating with citizens in
this annual tribute to our soldier dead. Charles Wernli will deliver the
address as the city cemetery this year.
There will be a change in the order of procedure, the column forming on
Central Avenue and proceeding first to the city cemetery where the usual
exercises will be held and thence to St. Joseph’s cemetery for decoration of
graves and a program by the children of St. Joseph’s school. Details of the
programs at the two cemeteries will be completed this week. A committee
representing the patriotic organizations of the city is in charge of
arrangements for the day.
The program for Memorial Sunday services at the high school auditorium
Sunday morning, May 26, is printed elsewhere in the paper.
UNION SERVICES MEMORIAL SUNDAY H. S. AUDITORIUM
Prof. Kempers Will Deliver the Address—High School Band Will Play
Union memorial services will be held at the high school auditorium Sunday
morning, May 26, at 11 o’clock at which Dr. Garrett Kempers, of Western
Union college, will deliver the address. The high school band will play
musical prelude and postlude, Miss Whitman will sing and a number of local
pastors will assist in the exercises. Following is the program:
Musical Prelude—High School Band
(Entrance of uniformed bodies and patriotic organizations)
Hymn—Audience “America the Beautiful”
Prayer—Rev. J. R. Tumbleson
Selection—Hildreth Mixed Chorus “Recessional,” DeKoven (Irene Reid, Soloist)
Scripture Reading—Rev. F. P. Pfaltzgraff
Announcements
Offertory—High School Band “Chanson Triste,” Tschalkowsky
Address—Dr. Garrett B. Kempers
Vocal Solo—Miss Virginia Whitman “Light,” Stevenson (Accompanist, Dorothy
Irwin)
Benediction—Rev. John Perl
Musical Postlude—High School Band “Stars and Stripes Forever”
(Retirement of uniformed bodies and patriotic organizations)
Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, May 28, 1935
Herman Dommer Craig Resident Dies On Journey
Was On Way Home From Sanitarium Where He Had Been A Patient
Death came unexpectedly to Herman Dommer, 53, prominent farmer of Preston
township, Thursday afternoon. He was returning home from Muscatine where he
had been in a sanitarium and was stricken at Denison, Iowa, while on the
journey.
Mr. Dommer had been suffering for some time with an internal malady and was
admitted to a local hospital April 1, where he underwent an operation. He
was taken to Muscatine, May 1, to receive treatment from specialists.
Herman Edward Dommer was born August 7, 1882 in Marienburg, Prussia,
Germany, and was a son of Fredrich Dommer and Marie Schmidt Dommer. He
attended school and received his early education in his native place. He
came to America in 1900 and made his home with his brother, August Dommer,
near Henderson, Minn. He was enrolled as a student in the university of
Minnesota. Mr. Dommer learned the trade of buttermaker and followed his
occupation in various towns. In 1909 he came to Craig and settled there
permanently.
He was united in marriage February 24, 1910, to Amelia, only daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Ricklef Gerdes.
He leaves to mourn his death his wife, four children, Katherine, Frederick,
Edward and Adeline, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Catherine Gerdes, his sister,
Mrs. Henrietta Keip, of Henderson, Minn.; a brother, John Dommer, of
Wabassa, Minn. A sister Mrs. Annie Steve, died in June 1934.
Mr. Dommer was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church in his youth.
He held offices in the church at times. He was a good citizen, active in
public affairs, and a supporter of any laudable enterprise. He was a devoted
son, husband and father and highly esteemed by many neighbors and friends.
Funeral Held At Craig
The funeral was held Monday at St. John's Lutheran church in Craig, the
pastor, Rev. Wm. Zibell, officiating and the interment made in the Craig
cemetery.
The pallbearers were Herman Frerichs, Arthur Kallsen, Herman Schmidt, H. R.
Varenhorst, L. J. Winterfleld and C. S. Johnson.
LeMars Globe-Post
Thursday, May 30, 1935
ELGIN: (By Special Correspondent)
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Albert and daughter, Ruth and son, David, and Mrs.
Aldrich were Sioux City visitors Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Haas returned to their home at Mishawaka, Ind., Sunday
after a visit in the Carl Ioos, sr., home and with other relatives in this
vicinity.
Miss Leora Laughton returned home Friday after closing her school in Johnson
No. 3.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bohlke and family were Sunday visitors in the Frank
Tschampel home near Merrill.
Miss Leora Laughton closed her school in district No. 3, Johnson township,
Friday with a picnic dinner. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry
Lucken and daughter, Lucille and sons, Donald, Robert, Frank and Ronald, Mr.
and Mrs. J. C. Bryant and sons, Harold, Eldon and Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. L. D.
Baldwin and sons, Ardeth, Lowell, LuVerne and Marlin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Lucken and son Arlen Lee, Mrs. Earl Campbell and daughters, Vivian, Wilma
and Reta, Mrs. Gerhard Lucken and daughter, Miss Hannah Lucken, Mrs. Adam
Tindall and sons, Adam and Alan and daughter, Phyllis, Mrs. A. E. Siebens
and son Arden and daughter, Evonne, Tommy, Billy, Jimmy and Clifford Clarey,
Geo. Hartman and George Greenwood.
AMERICA: (By Special Correspondent)
Mr. and Mrs. John Dreckman were visitors in the Isadore Mayrose home near
Oyens on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Kemp of Oyens were dinner guests in the Albert Kurtzhals
home Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Schnepf of Oyens and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Schnepf and
families were Sunday dinner guests in the Geo. Schnepf home.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ruhland and son, Ronald, accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Lang to Omaha on Thursday.