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LeMars Sentinel
November 15, 1935

SENEY MERCHANT SEEKS DAMAGES FOR INJURIES
W. E. HENNRICH ALLEGES TRUCK DRIVER TO BLAME FOR AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
COLLISION ON HIGH ROAD
BANK TRUSTEES ASK JUDGMENTS ON PAST DUE NOTES

Among cases filed for trial at the December session of the Plymouth County
district court, W. E. Hennrich has instituted suit against Ward Dobbins, of
Nebraska, seeking damages for injuries sustained in an automobile accident,
owing to alleged carelessness of the defendant.

The plaintiff, Hennrich, states in his petition, filed in the office of the
clerk of court, that on June 22, 1935, in the village of Seney, he was
riding in an automobile. The plaintiff asserts he was jolted and jammed
against the sides of the car. He suffered a fractured vertebrae in his neck,
injury to his nerves, numbness in his arms, fracture of the twelfth rib, and
injury to his spine. Including medical expenses, loss of time, and
possibility of permanent disability, mental and physical pain, the plaintiff
asks $5,000.00 damages.

NOTE PAYMENTS SOUGHT

J. E. Kelley, J. G. Koenig, and R. J. M. Long, trustees of the trusteed
assets of the First National Bank, of LeMars, have filed suits against H. R.
Harley, asking judgment on note for $469.30; against F. A. Kenyon asking
judgment on notes for $5,000, and against J. D. Cooper, seeking judgment of
$2,381.60 on notes.

Dick Martfield has filed suit against Frerich Wilken and wife asking
judgment on note of $1,339 and foreclosure of mortgage on property in
Brunsville.

CHARLES DANIEL TO BECOME BENDICT

Friends in LeMars have received announcements of the approaching marriage of
Charles Daniel and Miss Laura Jane La Plante, both of Cedar Rapids, which
will occur Saturday, November 30, at the Christian church in Cedar Rapids.
Charles Daniel is a son of Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Daniel, who lived in LeMars
for several years. Since his graduation from college, Charles Daniel has
been working for the truck division of the International Harvester Company
at Davenport, Iowa.

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Henry Flohr, who for the past nine months has been employed at the local
Gamble Store, was transferred this week to Albert Lea, Minn. Gordon
Petersen, of Virginia, Minn., was sent to the LeMars store on Tuesday.

REMSEN GIRL WEDDED
Clarence Hopkins and Blanche Diekman, of Winthrop, Minn., were married in
St. Mary’s church at Remsen November 12, Rev. Father H. J. Schleier
officiating. The attendants were Harold Hopkins and Martha Jaminet. The
bride is a member of a well known Remsen family.

LE MARS CITIZEN FOR FORTY YEARS TAKEN BY DEATH
“BILL” EIBEL, WELL KNOWN IN MANY CIRCLES, SUCCUMBS TO LINGERING ILLNESS

A. J. Eibel, 45 Fourth Avenue SE, well known resident of LeMars for forty
years, died Tuesday afternoon from a complication of diseases. He had been
in failing health for two years.

Arthur John Eibel was born near Monona, Clayton county, Iowa, September 26,
1870, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Eibel, natives of Hesse Cassel,
Germany, who were early settlers in Iowa.

When he was nine years of age his parents moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where
he received his early education and later attended college at Warsaw, Wis.

Coming to Iowa, the family lived at Boone for two years and in 1894 settled
in LeMars.

Mr. Eibel lived her since with the exception of a few years in Sioux City.
He engaged in various occupations, and in the early days of this century
conducted a restaurant, which gained fame as a well conducted establishment.
Its location was west of the present Flaugher block on Plymouth street.
Gifted with ability and an education, he engaged in clerical work for a
number of years representing different firms and corporations. In recent
years he was engaged in soliciting memberships and making collections for
the Order of Eagles.

Mr. Eibel was a charter member of the LeMars lodge of Eagles, and always
active in its undertakings, and was held in high regard by his fellow
members.

He was interested in all kinds of sports and was a supporter of athletics,
horse racing, and legitimate amusements.

HAD MANY FRIENDS

Known as “Bill” Eibel, he enjoyed a large acquaintance in LeMars and Sioux
City, and was popular in many walks of life. Possessed of common sense and a
sane view of life, his bearing appealed to many, and the accumulation of
dollars in his purse, or that of others, left him cold.

Mr. Eibel was united in marriage with Miss Clara Gunther, of LeMars,
November 7, 1902. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Harriett
Johnson; two brothers, William Eibel of Menominee, Mich., Fred Eibel, and a
sister, Mrs. Elsie Prescott, of LeMars. A brother, George, and sister,
Clara, preceded him in death.

The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Wiltgen
Chapel, Rev. F. P. Pfaltzgraff, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church,
officiating, and interment will be made in the city cemetery.

PRESBYTERIANS TO OBSERVE FIFTIETH YEAR SUNDAY

Presbyterians extend a welcome to everybody to attend their anniversary
services. Rev. L. Myron Boozer, of Des Moines, Iowa, will be the guest
speaker at this occasion. The vested choir will furnish the special
selections at each service. The anniversary dinner will be served at 12:30.
Following is the anniversary program:

Sunday Morning 10:45
Prelude, Glory Patri
Invocation
Responsive Reading, No. 420
Hymn, No. 90
Lord’s Prayer
Solo, Mrs. R. M. St. Clair, “I Sought the Lord,” by Galbraith.
Scripture lesson and prayer
Anniversary offering
Choir, “Praise The Lord Oh Jerusalem”
Anniversary Sermon, Rev. Myron Boozer, D.D. Subject, “The Harvest of Years.”
Solo, Mr. Everett Bentley

Afternoon—Fellowship Hour 2:15
Song Service
Reading of Letters and Greetings
Solo, Herbert Haas
Address
Quartet

Sunday Evening
Missionary Pictures, “Sky Lines”
Song
Scripture Lesson
Solo, Mrs. R. S. Bowers, “Open The Gates To The Temple”
Prayer
Offering
Choir, “Lead Kindly Light,” Broome.
Address, Dr. Boozer, “The Church Merits My Confidence.”
Benediction.

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A party of LeMars ladies motored to Alton Tuesday where they were guests at
a 1 o’clock luncheon in the home of Mrs. D. J. Gleysteen. The affair was
given as a special courtesy to Mrs. Mary Polly, of Columbus, Ohio. One long
table and several small tables had lovely centerpieces of yellow and white
chrysanthemums. Following the repast, a novel flower garden feature was
introduced to seat the guests at card tables for contract. The personnel of
the Le Mars group included, Mrs. C. W. Pitts, Mrs. W. L. Downing, Mrs. M.
Joynt, Mrs. Ralph Marcue, Mrs. W. E. Nussbaum, Mrs. W. W. Hyink, Mrs. R.J.M.
Long, Mrs. Harry Cannon, Mrs. E. H. Carey, and Mrs. R. S. Bowers. Also
included in the guest list were: Mrs. P. O. McWilliams, of Cherokee; Mrs.
Jake Gleysteen, of Sioux City; and Mrs. P. D. Van Osterhout, of Orange City.

LeMars Sentinel
November 19, 1935

PRESBYTERIANS CELEBRATE FIFTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Large Crowds Attend Three Golden Anniversary Programs Held Last Sunday
Letters Are Received
Other Churches Join In The Evening Services

The First Presbyterian Church of LeMars celebrated its golden anniversary
Sunday, holding three services which brought out large audience.

At the morning services, Rev. Myron L. Boozer, of Des Moines, executive of
the Iowa Presbyterian Synod, preached an able sermon on “The Harvest of the
Years” in which he reviewed the Christian virtues of the pioneers. Mrs. R.
M. St. Clair sang, “I Sought the Lord,” the choir sang “Praise The Lord, Oh
Jerusalem” and the service closed with a vocal solo by Everett Bentley.

A song service opened the afternoon meeting. Herbert Haas sang a solo and
the quartet a number. Most of the afternoon was given over to reminiscent
talks by M. L. Rayburn, M. F. Brodie, A. G. Blakeway and others who are long
time members of the church. Letters were read from Dr. H. V. Comin, a former
pastor; Miss Nellie M. Lipport, a charter member who lives at 1716 Rose
Street, Berkeley, California; Rev. C. G. Butler, of Fergus Falls, Minn., a
former pastor; Mrs. D. W. Fahs, 1104 Elizabeth St., Pasadena, Calif., widow
of the first pastor; E. Margaret Struble, 21 Claremont Ave., New York City;
and W. M. Danner, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at the time of the church was
organized in the association rooms, who now lives at 156 Fifth Ave., New
York City.

The evening service was a union meeting of the evangelical churches of
LeMars and was introduced by a motion picture depicting the home missionary
work of the Presbyterian Church. At this service Mrs. R. S. Bowers sang,
“Open The Gates to the Temple,” the choir sang “Lead Kindly Light,” and Dr.
Boozer delivered an address on “The Church Merits My Confidence” which was
addressed largely to the young people and urged them to be loyal to the
church.

Organized in 1885
The LeMars Presbyterian Church was organized May 31, 1885, under the
leadership of Rev. D. W. Fahs, who was its first pastor. The first meetings
were held in a downtown room, but shortly after the organization a church
building costing $1200 wads erected and dedicated free of debt. A. G.
Blakeway is the only charter member now living in LeMars although there are
several persons living here who affiliated with the church since it was
started. Dr. A. Z. McGogney, who became the second pastor of the church in
1895, still lives in LeMars and attended the anniversary service. The Sunday
School and Woman’s Missionary Society were organized shortly after the
church was established and are celebrating their fiftieth anniversary this
year.

The pastors of the church and their years of service follow:
D. W. Fahs, 1885-1895;
A. Z. McGogney, 1895-1902;
W. H. Ensign, 1902-1904;
W. G. Moore, 1904-1911;
C. G. Butler, 1911-1914;
H. V. Comin, 1914-1924;
J. A. Hills, 1924-1927;
J. J. DePree, 1927-1933;
F. P. Pfaltzgraff, 1933, is the present pastor.

LOCALS.
Relatives here have been advised that George Wagner, a well known Fredonia
farmer, who has spent his winters in California for several years, has
married November 4, at Reno, Nevada. The name of his bride and other
particulars of the wedding have not reached his relatives.

Mrs. Mathilda Eufers and daughters Geraldine and Helen, of LeMars, Mrs. Math
Paskert and Mrs. Agnes Rolfes, son Henry, and daughter, Anna, were visitors
in the home of Henry Ballman, of Merrill, Sunday. In the evening the party
was entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Halweg.

ENGAGEMENT IS ANNOUNCED.
Mrs. Mary Sweeney, of Hinton, announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss
Eileen Sweeney, a graduate of the Cathedral high school in Sioux City, and
Eugene Vondrak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vondrak, of Hinton.

NORTH UNION: (Special Correspondence)

The Homemaker’s Study Group will meet on Tuesday afternoon, November 19, in
the home of Mrs. R. G. Eyres. The lesson, “Keeping Step in Nutrition with
Vegetable Cookery,” will be presented and all ladies are invited.

The Union Progressives, boys 4-H club, met in the home of David and Jack
Hamilton on Tuesday evening. C. H. Thompson was present and plans were
discussed for the annual banquet to be given in LeMars November 20.

Mrs. R. S. Eyres planned and executed a pleasant surprise on her husband
Monday evening, the occasion being Mr. Eyres’ birthday. The group of friends
enjoyed an informal evening of games and visiting and delicious lunch was
served by the hostess.

The Woman’s Missionary Aid Society was entertained on Wednesday in the home
of Mrs. Wm. Stower with Mrs. Ralph Schrooten assisting. Mrs. Joe Bohlke was
in charge of devotions and Mrs. Wm. Hoyt and Mrs. Clarence Singer were the
leaders, the subjects being “Slam” and “Our Southern Mountains.” Mrs. W. G.
Anderson concluded the program with special music.

The regular monthly meeting of the Farm Bureau was held in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer Rainboth on Thursday evening. Mrs. C. E. Eyres had charge of
the program, the subject being “Neutrality.” The old German choral
“Alleluia,” the music project of the Homemaker’s Study groups this year was
presented in an interesting manner by the county music chairman, Mrs. W. G.
Anderson.

MERRILL: (Special Correspondence)

An eight pound son was born Sunday, November 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie
Mattas.

Bob Miller is breaking up housekeeping and is vacating the Norton house on
West Calhoun street.

The November meeting of Parent-Teacher will be held at the school house
Tuesday evening, November 19.

Guests for luncheon in the M. G. Irwin home Monday were Mrs. Oscar Hanson,
Mrs. L. B. Forsling and Mrs. R. Putrite, of Sioux City.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eberhard are moving this week to the farm of Mrs. Meta
Manz to look after things there during the winter. Mrs. Manz expects to move
into the Hauswald house.

Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brown on Monday were Mr. and Mrs.
Melvin Barr and family, and Mrs. J. Miles, of Decatur, Neb., Frank Barr, of
Amboy, Minn., and John Geise, of Good Thunder, Minn.

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)

W. E. Hennrich went to Sioux Center on Friday on business.

C. W. Reeves motored to Lakefield, Minn., on business last week.

Gordon Holleyway, of Craig, Mo., has returned home after spending a few days
here.

Bob Connor and Ralph Southwick returned home Sunday from Dike, where they
have been working.

The ladies of the church were busy sewing Wednesday in the hall getting
ready for a bazaar to be held soon.

Ralph Southwick and Bob Conner left Tuesday for Peterson to help build a
cattle shed on Harry Noel’s farm.

Mrs. Pauline Detloff, of LeMars, who has been visiting her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hennrich, has returned home.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hendricksen and daughters, Marian and Dorothy, and son,
Bobby, of Alton, were visitors in the home of Mrs. A. Jeffers, Sunday.

Dr. O. M. Bond, of Sioux City, district superintendent of the Methodist
church, was here on Thursday, November 14, to hold quarterly conference.

Dr. T. W. Willingham, president of Olivet College, Ill., was a guest in the
C. W. Reeves home, Thursday. Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reeves, is
attending college there.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hawkins and Mrs. Moritz Kunath motored to Sioux City
Friday to see Mrs. Z. Rayburn and Rev. M. Metcalf, who is in the hospital
with a broken arm.

Mrs. Mary Daugherty, Mrs. John Daugherty, Mrs. C. E. Moore and Mrs. Ralph
Southwick helped Mrs. Morrison celebrate her birthday Thursday at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Bob Conner.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Southwick and daughter, Violet, and son, Harold, and Mr.
and Mrs. Glen Hinde and twin babies, Dorothy and Darold, visited in the home
of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Moore, Sunday evening. It being Mr. Moore’s
sixty-eighth birthday.

The paving which as been under construction on 33, north of Seney, has been
completed as far as Carnes. The contractors, Western Asphalt Co., have
pulled their machinery into Carnes for the winter and will continue paving
from there to Alton in the spring.

Nov. 29, 1935, LeMars Sentinel

MARION CHAPMAN AND SYLVIA SIEGE, OF MAURICE, WED
Ceremony At St. John's Church Attended By Large Number of Friends

Miss Sylvia Marie Siege, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Siege, and Marion
Kelsey Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elam Chapman, were united in matrimony,
November 26, [1935], at 7:30 p.m., in St. John's Lutheran Church, near
Maurice, with Rev. H.W. Berner officiating at the double ring ceremony.

The bride given away by her father, was becomingly dressed in a white satin
princess style gown, with high neck, a long veil with a lace cap, and
carried a beautiful bouquet of white and orchid chrysanthemums tied with
white tulle.

Miss Selma Siege, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mrs. A.H.
Onken, another sister, was matron of honor, both wearing orchid floor length
dresses of satin trimmed with net. Mrs. Orville Cooper, sister of the
groom, wore a pink satin dress trimmed with net and Miss Luella Vander Hamm,
bridesmaid, wore a blue satin, lace trimmed dress. All carried flower muffs
to harmonize with dresses.

Little Jean Chapman, a niece of the groom, attired in yellow crepe, was a
flower girl, and Loyce Onken, nephew of the bride, as ring bearer, wore
black velvet suit. Richard Zimmerman, of Sioux City, had the honor of being
best man and Earl Chapman, brother of the groom, and Sylvester and Silas
Siege, brothers of the bride, acted as ushers. Andrew Onken and Orville
Cooper were the church ushers.

Miss Lelia Vander Hamm played the wedding march, and Misses Lorna Siege,
Lelia Vander Hamm, Eunice Demaray and Mrs. Lloyd Mueller with Mrs. Berner at
the piano sang, "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden" and "O Perfect Love."

After the ceremony a delicious three course super was served sixty guests at
the home of the bride and late in the evening the wedding cake was cut and
served by the bride and groom.

The newly weds departed on a honeymoon trip to points in eastern Iowa and
Chicago before making their home on the Chapman farm ten miles north of
LeMars.

Friends and relatives extend this well known and popular couple a happy and
successful married life.