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LeMars Globe-Post
January 2, 1936
 
JUNE KERN NOW MRS. JENNINGS
New Year’s Night Wedding Solemnized
 
A very pretty wedding was solemnized New Year’s night at 8 o’clock at the First Baptist Church when Miss June Kern became the bride of George Jennings.  Rev. T. P. Potter, pastor of the church, performed the single ring ceremony.
 
The church was beautifully decorated with evergreen and lighted by tall tapers.
 
Preceding the ceremony Ashton Coppock, cousin of the groom, sang “O Promise Me,” and “I Love Your Truly.” He was accompanied at the piano by Miss Lois Kern, sister of the bride.
 
To the strains of Handel’s Largo and Lohengrin’s Wedding March, the bridal party entered the church.  The bride wore an ankle length gown of white satin, her veil in cap effect and other accessories were also in white.  She carried a bridal bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums and maiden hair fern. She was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Kern, who wore a pale yellow ankle length dress with yellow and white accessories. Her bouquet was also of chrysanthemums and ferns.  The groom and his best man, his cousin, Clyde Coppock, wore dark suits.
 
John Jennings and William Jennings, brothers of the groom, acted as ushers.
 
Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors for relatives of the bride and groom.  The tables were attractively decorated in yellow and green, the bride’s chosen colors.
 
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Kern. She graduated from the LeMars high school and for the last year and a half has been employed at the Plymouth County Credit Bureau. The groom is the nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jennings and has been engaged with his uncle in farming.
 
LET’S GET MARRIED.
Jess Pendelton, legal, and Alice Prothero, legal, Akron.
George James Jennings, 21, LeMars, and Mary June Kern, 20, LeMars.
 
~Peter Bell, sr., left for Spencer this week to enter Dr. Fettes’ hospital for medical treatment. He is suffering from an infection of his face, but is showing some improvement at this time

LeMars Globe-Post
January 6, 1936

JIMMY EDWARDS NOW MARRIED MAN
Well Known Baseball Player Takes Bride at Sioux Falls.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at the First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls,
S.D., Rev. A. Glenn, officiating, Monday evening, Dec. 30, at 8 o’clock,
when James Edwards, of Lyons, S.D., son of Mrs. Nellie Edwards of Struble,
and Genevieve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hallickson of Lyons, S.D., were
united in marriage.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hallickson, brother and sister-in-law of the bride, were
the attendants.

A reception was given the young people at the home of the bride’s parents.

James Edwards attended school in Struble and LeMars, graduating from the
LeMars high school with the Class of 1926. He worked for a creamery firm
and in an oil station here for several years before moving to Lyons, S.D.,
five years ago.

Jimmie Edwards is well known in athletic circles and plays baseball in this
territory with semi-professional and amateur teams and enjoys a great
popularity.

PRETTY WEDDING NEW YEAR’S EVE
Schubert Parkinson and Ruth E. Wedd Take Vows In Pretty Home Wedding

The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Parkinson, 900 Fourth Avenue, S.E., was the
scene of a pretty home wedding when their son, Schubert Parkinson, was
united in marriage with Miss Ruth E. Wedd, of Longford, Kansas, New Year’s
Eve.

The ceremony took place at 6 o’clock in the presence of a few relatives and
friends. The date chosen for the happy event was the birthday of the
Bride’s mother. Rev. J. S. Deedrick, pastor of the First Evangelical Church
in Waterloo, a brother-in-law of the bridegroom, officiated at the double
ring ceremony.

Preceding the ceremony, C. B. Parkinson, a brother of the bridegroom, played
a cello solo, “Liebestraume” by Liszt, and Helen Parkinson, a little niece,
rendered a violin solo, “I Love You Truly,” by Carrie Jacobs Bond. Mrs. C.
B. Parkinson, a sister-in-law of the groom, played Mendelssohn’s Wedding
March. The bride was given in marriage by her father, William Wedd. The
bride appeared charming in her wedding gown of white crepe, accessories and
golden sandals. Her wedding veil, of exquisite lace, an heirloom and a
dainty lace handkerchief were used for the fifth celebration of weddings in
the Parkinson family.

A bounteous wedding dinner was served following the ceremony. Among guests
on the occasion were Wm. Wedd, Ralph and Marion Wedd, Mr. and Mrs. Don
McKale, daughter, Georgia, of Longford, Kansas; Mrs. Julia Parkinson, of
Sioux City, grandmother of the groom; Mrs. R. H. Aurand, Fort Dodge; Mr. and
Mrs. W. B. Parkinson, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Parkinson, Helen and Jane.

The newly wedding pair left on a trip to Fort Dodge, Waterloo and Des
Moines.

The young people are well known in LeMars and attended Western Union College
and both are musicians of ability and prominence and are members of the
National Music Ensemble.

LeMars Globe-Post
January 9, 1936

MRS. ALICE COOPER IS TAKEN
Death Occurs At Seney At Age of 76 Years

Seney, Ia., Special: Mrs. Alice Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Furness
Lambert, was born in Argyle, Wis., September 1, 1860, and died in Seney,
Iowa, on January 6, 1936, age 75 years, 4 months and 5 days. Her mother died
when she was 7 years old. Her father cared for her with four other small
children, for two years, until his remarriage. She grew to womanhood in her
father’s home and was united in marriage to Chauncey J. Cooper, of Madison,
Wis., February 28, 1883. To this union three boys were born.

After her marriage, she went with her husband to Faulk county, S.D., near
what is now known as Faulkton. Here they homesteaded. The family suffered
many hardships of pioneer life, such as prairie fires, grasshopper plagues,
and blizzards. Their first home was a sod house, later their home was the
first frame house in the county.

While living here, Mr. Cooper engaged in the mercantile business and after a
few years they moved to Huron, S.D., where Mr. Cooper continued in business
for some years. Then the family went south for Mr. Cooper’s health and
returned to Sioux City two years later. Here Mr. Cooper was in the retail
grocery business.

Mrs. Cooper was left a widow in 1921, after which she made her home with her
children, and a devoted sister, Mrs. Celia Godfrey, of Alden, Iowa. After
the death of an old friend, Mrs. Ed. Lancaster, she came to the Lancaster
home seven years ago, and was a faithful friend, and careful housekeeper
until her own death.

She, with her husband, helped organize the First Methodist church in De Voe,
S.D., where she was a charter member. She had the pleasure of going about
two years ago to the fiftieth anniversary of this church. While in Sioux
City, she was a regular attendant of the Whitfield Methodist church, and has
always attended the Seney Methodist church when she was able.

She leaves three sons, Irwin F. Cooper, of Hawarden, Iowa; Harold L. Cooper,
of Sioux City; and Burnelle M. Cooper, of Kansas City; five grandchildren;
one brother, William Lambert, of Rothsay, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Celia
Godfrey of Alden, Iowa; and Mrs. Minnie Edwards of Chicago; two half-sisters
and three half-brothers; and an aged step-mother, who is 91 years old, with
a host of friends to mourn her departure.

Funeral services were held in the Seney Methodist church on Wednesday
afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. B. Phillips. She was laid to
rest beside her husband in Graceland Park cemetery, Sioux City.

LIVED HERE OVER A HALF CENTURY
J. B. Ivey Passes Away at His Home Wednesday Morning

J. B. Ivey, 83, resident of LeMars for the past 58 years, passed away at his
home at an early hour Wednesday morning. Death was due to infirmities of
advanced years.

Mr. Ivey was born in Shullsburg, Wis., on March 27, 1852, and was the only
son of Richard and Mary Ivey, of Cornwall, England. He was educated and
lived in Shullsburg until 1878 when he came to LeMars.

Deceased was married in 1879 to Jennie E. Strong, of Davenport, Ia., and
came direct to LeMars, which has since been his home. Mr. Ivey was engaged
in carpenter work and helped to erect many of the buildings in this city.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his devoted wife, three sons and one daughter,
who are: John Ivey, of Los Angeles; Randall Ivey, of LeMars; Aubrey Ivey,
of Cherokee; and Mrs. Joe Overman, of this city. Five grandchildren also
survive, who are: Richard, Clyde, Harold, Helen and Maryedna Overman, of
this city. Two sons and his parents and four sisters preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from Beely’s
funeral parlors. Burial will be made in the LeMars City cemetery, with
Beely’s funeral directors in charge.

Mr. Ivey was one of the early pioneers of this community, having spent
nearly 60 years of his life in this territory. He braved the hardships of
the earlier days in developing this community. At his trade he erected
buildings in the city now to stand as memorials in his memory. He was a
member of the Methodist church since 1883, a good husband and father. His
many friends extend their sympathy to the family, in mourning his passing.

MANAGES SHOP
George Schossow, barber at Meek’s, took over the management of that shop
this week, succeeding True Bainter. Mr. Schossow says he intends to improve
the service of the shop and hopes to see old customers as well as new. Mr.
Bainter will remain with the shop.

BORN.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kettler, last night, a 10-pound boy. Mr. and Mrs.
Kettler are now the parents of ten children.

QUIET WEDDING IN BUNGE HOME
Miss Anna Ludwigs Becomes Mrs. Oscar Beitelspacher

A quiet wedding was solemnized in the home of Rev. F. Bunge at high noon on
Wednesday, Jan. 8, when Anna Ludwigs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto G.
Ludwigs, became the bride of Oscar Beitelspacher, son of Mrs. Mary
Beitelspacher. Rev. F. Bunge officiated at the service, the double ring
ceremony being used.

The bride looked charming in her gown of royal blue with accessories to
match. She carried a bouquet of red roses and lilies of the valley. Her
bridesmaid, Miss Frieda Wessels, was also attired in a gown of royal blue.
Harvey Ludwigs, brother of the bride, acted as best man. Both the groom and
best man wore dark blue suits.

Immediately following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at Myers
Café. Later a wedding picture was taken at Whaley’s Studio.

The young couple left for a wedding trip to Rockwell City, Iowa, and points
in Minnesota.

Mr. and Mrs. Beitelspacher are both well known and popular in the younger
social set of this community. They will reside on the groom’s mother’s farm
in Grant township.

LeMars Globe-Post
Monday, January 13, 1936

HARRIET HARKER MARRIED SUNDAY
Becomes Bride of Wayne Penning In Home Wedding

The home of Robert Hodgson, sr. was the scene of a pretty home wedding, when
their granddaughter, Miss Harriet Harker, daughter of Mrs. Jennie Harker,
was united in marriage to Wayne Penning, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Penning,
Sunday, January 12th.

The ceremony took place at 2:30 o’clock in the presence of a few close
relatives and friends. The date chosen for the happy event was the twentieth
wedding anniversary of the groom’s parents. Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, pastor of
the Methodist church, officiated at the double ring ceremony.

Preceding the ceremony, Miss Rachel Brandstetter sang “Oh, Promise Me.” To
the strains of Mendelssohn’s wedding march, played by Mrs. J. R. Tumbleson,
the bridal party entered the living room, preceded by little Clayton
Hodgson, cousin of the bride, as ringbearer, and took their places beneath a
lattice work of ferns and roses, which carried out the bride’s chosen colors
of peach and green. Rita Plendl, a friend of the bride, and Vernon Penning,
cousin of the groom, acted as attendants. At the close of the ceremony,
Miss Rachel Brandstetter sang, “I Love You Truly.”

The bride appeared charming in an ankle length wedding gown of royal blue
silk crepe with accessories to match, wearing a corsage of talisman roses.
The bridesmaid wore a corsage of tea roses. Both the groom and attendant
wore grey suits and had lapel rose buds.

A two-course wedding dinner was served to the guests at four o’clock,
wherein the bride’s chosen colors were carried out in the table decorations.
A large wedding cake, trimmed in peach and green, was the centerpiece of the
bride’s table. Miss Rose Penning, sister of the groom, and Mrs. George
Heckenlively, aunt of the bride, were waitresses at the bride’s table, and
Mrs. Wm. Hodgson and Mrs. R. C. Hodgson, aunts of the bride, served at three
smaller tables.

Many beautiful gifts were received by the wedding couple.

Both the bride and groom were born and reared near LeMars and are graduates
of the LeMars high school.

After a short wedding trip to Pipestone, Minn., the newlyweds will be at
home at 521 Central Avenue S.W., in LeMars.

LeMars Globe-Post
January 20, 1936

HANS ERICKSON DIES SUDDENLY
One of Grant Township’s Earlier Settlers

Hans Erickson, a resident of this city for over 20 years, passed away at his
home, 800 Central Ave., SE, early Saturday evening. Death was due to
apoplexy. Mr. Erickson was 87 years, 9 months, and 22 days of age at the
time of his passing.

Hans Erickson was born March 27, 1848, at Snoros, West Jutland, Sweden. He
has been a citizen of the U. S. for 64 years, and resided in LeMars for 21
years. He was the son of Eric and Kajsa Erickson, both natives of Sweden.
On February 20, 1877, he was united in marriage with Ellen Olsen. Mr. and
Mrs. Erickson were among the earlier settlers of Grant Township.

Deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Alma Fredell, Boulder, Colo.,
Mrs. Josephine Boysen, Anna and Ida Erickson, of LeMars. One son, Arthur,
died in 1914.

Funeral services will be conducted from Luken’s Funeral Home at two o’clock
on Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be made in the City Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of Luken’s funeral directors.

Mr. Erickson was a successful farmer for many years in Grant township. He
was a real friend and a true neighbor and was highly esteemed by all who
knew him.

ON COMMITTEE
Mike Means, proprietor of the Vallet Cleaners, received word from the Iowa
State Dry Cleaners association, that he was appointed as a member of the
attendance committee for the state convention, to be held in Des Moines on
February 23 and 24. There are 16 cleaners selected from the state on this
committee. Mr. Means was picked from Northwest Iowa.

~Miss Mary Hettwer, who has been employed in Sioux City for the past two
years, has accepted a position at Omaha, Neb.

~Mrs. Henry Schipper was taken to her home today from the Sacred Heart
Hospital, where she was receiving treatment for the past three weeks.

HARVESTING ICE AT DAM NEAR MERRILL
Merrill: The annual ice harvest on the Floyd river started last Wednesday.
The ice is now from 12 to 16 inches thick and of a good quality. Nick
Singer is cutting the ice for a number of other farmers in this community.
The ice is being cut north of the Izaak Walton dam in the Singer pasture.

ELDER G. F. NULL TAKE BY DEATH
Nephew Leaves On Noon Train For Funeral At Monticello

Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Null received a telegram Sunday night informing them of
the death of Mrs. Null’s uncle, G. F. Null, of Monticello, Ia. He left on
the 11:45 to attend the funeral there.

Mr. Null was a frequent visitor in LeMars and other parts of Plymouth County
and had many friends here.

Deceased is survived by his widow, three children and 6 grandchildren. Two
of the children, John F. and Mrs. Gustie Pere, live near Monticello. The
youngest son, Gerd, still lives at home.

MRS. A. H. MOSHER DIED THIS A. M.
Wife of Pioneer Doctor Had Been In Poor Health

Mrs. A. H. Mosher, passed away at her home Sunday morning at 7:30 o’clock.
Mrs. Mosher was 74 years old and had been in failing health for some time.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from
Wiltgen’s chapel and at 2:15 o’clock from the house.

Rev. Harold Smith will have charge of the ceremonies.

Surviving Mrs. Mosher are her husband, Dr. A. H. Mosher, and two daughters:
Mrs. Madge Raber of LeMars, and Mrs. Ruth Tripp of Mapleton, Ia.

Mrs. Mosher was born at Andalusia, Ill. She was married to Dr. Mosher at
Rock Island, Ill.; moved with him to Ireton, where he practiced for 25
years, after which they moved to LeMars. LeMars continued to be their home
except for three years spent in Missouri, and a short time in Illinois.

Two sisters and a brother of the deceased still lived at Rock Island, Ill.

DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Her many friends in Akron and vicinity learned with deep sorrow and regret
of the death of Mrs. Ed Bryan, Saturday, at her home in Santa Monica,
Calif., says the Akron Register-Tribune.

Mrs. Bryan was formerly Mrs. Minnie Muhs, and was postmistress of Akron for
several years, receiving the appointment to succeed her husband, Henry J.
Muhs, in the early 90’s. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bessie
VandeCreek of Yankton, S.D., and Mrs. Fay R. Chamberlin, of Spokane, Wash.

The remains were brought to Akron and burial services conducted Sunday
afternoon at two o’clock in Riverside Cemetery, where interment was made in
the Muhs family lot.

~Miss Esther Buskerud, of Jasper, Minn., and Miss Elaine Hoyme, of Sherman,
S.D., were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fairchild.

LeMars Globe-Post
January 23, 1936

LAST RITES FOR MRS. MOSHER
Funeral services for Mrs. Mosher, wife of Dr. A. H. Mosher, who passed away
at her home Sunday morning, were held Wednesday afternoon, at 2:15 from the
home and at 2:30 from Wiltgen’s funeral chapel, and burial was conducted in
the LeMars city cemetery. Rev. Harold Smith officiated at the services.

Cassie Maranda Mosher, nee Buffum, was born in Andalusia, Ill., on February
26, 1862, where she grew to womanhood and received her early education. She
remained in Andalusia until she was married to Dr. Mosher, on October 1,
1881, and following the ceremony the couple went to Chicago, where Dr.
Mosher completed his studies in medicine. Dr. Mosher graduated in February
1882, and he and his wife moved to Buffalo Prairie, where he practiced
medicine.

In the fall of 1883, Dr. and Mrs. Mosher came to Ireton, Iowa, where they
lived until 1904, when they moved to LeMars. They have made LeMars their
home ever since.

Three children were born to this union: one daughter preceding her mother
in death. Mrs. Grace Mosher Davis died in 1919. The children who survive
with the devoted husband and father are: Mrs. Madge Raber, LeMars, and Mrs.
E. J. Tripp of Mapleton, Ia. Thirteen grandchildren also survived, as well
as two sisters and a brother, who are: Mrs. Clara Saffield, of Milan, Iowa;
Mrs. Maude Johnson, of Rock Island, Ill.; and Ira Buffum, Davenport, Iowa.

Mrs. Mosher was a good wife and mother, and spent the greater part of her
life in raising her family. She devoted most of her time to her home and
its surroundings, and acquired many friends who enjoyed her acquaintance and
who regarded her as an esteemed friend. Her many friends extend their
sympathy to Dr. Mosher and family.

MERRILL TRUCKER KILLED BY TRAIN
Clarke Russell Dies in Hospital At Vermillion

Clarke Russell, of Merrill, died in a hospital at Vermillion, S.D., late
Monday of injuries received when the truck in which he was riding was struck
by a train four miles west of Elk Point.

Raymond Howey, of Vermillion driver of the truck, suffered a broken wrist in
the crash.

The two men were riding in a 20-foot trailer truck, which is owned by Hoe
Himovitz, Sioux City stock feeder, who owns a large stock feeding plant at
Merrill, and the two men were employees of Himovitz.

According to Howey, the train did not seem to be going very fast, and there
appeared to be plenty of time to get over the track.

FOUND DEAD IN I. C. PUMP HOUSE
John Hauser Is Victim of Heart Attack—57 Years Old

John Hauser, 57, pump station operator for the Illinois Central railroad,
was found dead at his work late Wednesday afternoon the victim of a heart
attack. His body was found lying on the floor in the pump house, by Walter
and Carl Utech, who live nearby.

Mrs. Hauser, his wife, stated that he came home for his regular noon meal,
and complained of feeling dizzy and short of breath.

Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children: Godfrey Hauser,
of this city; Arnold Hauser, of Kingsley; and Mrs. Dehlie Spies, of Merrill.

The body is at Beely’s funeral parlors. Coroner S. H. Luken investigated
his death and ascribed it to heart attack.

John Hauser was born in Plymouth County, Iowa, Dec. 8, 1879, and passed away
Jan. 22, 1936, at four o’clock in the afternoon, at the age of 57 years, 1
month 14 days.

He was married to Pauline Bufzke, Feb. 24, 1904, at Salem, S. D., four
children being born to this union: Arnold of Kingsley, Mrs. Earl Spies, of
Merrill, Godfrey of LeMars, and Joseph who preceded him in death.

He leaves to mourn his loss besides his wife and children, two
grandchildren, Robert Spies and Joan Hauser, one sister, Mrs. John
Backeberg, of Elbow Lake, Minnesota. His parents, and one brother, Percy
Hauser, and one sister, Mrs. Josephine Packer, preceded him in death.

He was employed by the Illinois Central railroad for 19 years.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in the Presbyterian
Church at Crathorne, Rev. W. E. Smith, officiating. The interment will be
made in the Crathorne cemetery.

LeMars Globe-Post
January 27, 1936

DANIEL MURRAY TAKEN BY DEATH
Pioneer Resident Succumbs at Home At Kingsley

Daniel A. Murray, a pioneer resident of Plymouth County, passed away at his
home today in Kingsley. Mr. Murray had been in failing health for a number
of years and had been seriously sick for the last two months. He was 74
years, 1 month and 4 days of age.

Daniel A. Murray was born December 23, 1861, at Bankston, Dubuque county,
Iowa. He was the son of Timothy and Eleanor Murray. He lived in Dubuque
county until moving with his parents to a farm in Garfield township and has
farmed in this community until he discontinued active farming about six
years ago, when his wife was taken by death.

Survivors include two sons and five daughters: Mrs. Felix Borel, Mrs. Perry
Hansen, Mrs. Delbert Hansen, all of Ashlund, Montana; Mrs. Helen Sloss, Call
Murray and Ed Murray of Kingsley; and Mrs. Herman Bauler of LeMars. He was
preceded in death by his wife. Mr. Murray was the last of a family of 11
children to be taken.

Funeral services will be conducted from St. Michael’s church at Kingsley at
10 o’clock, January 29. Father M. Marx will officiate. Interment will be
made in St. Mary’s cemetery at Remsen. Funeral arrangements are in charge
of Wiltgen’s parlors.

SURPRISE FRIENDS.
Remsen Bell-Enterprise: Friends here were surprised this week with the
announcement of the marriage of Miss Eunice Kemp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Kemp, residing west of town, and Creighton Caffey of Kimball, S.D.,
which took place at Kimball December 24.

Mr. and Mrs. Caffey are now enjoying their honeymoon, traveling through
various parts of South Dakota.

Their hosts of friends here and in the Kimball vicinity, extend
felicitations and wish them many years of happiness and prosperity.

~~C. B. Parkinson returned to his home in LeMars after a business trip to
Minneapolis.

~~ Walter L. Bride and Rose Hoops, of Kingsley, were united in marriage
there Wednesday, by Rv. M. Marx.

BARTEL RUBA FUNERAL SATURDAY

The funeral of Bartel Ruba, well known Remsen pioneer, was held Saturday
morning from St. Mary’s church, and burial was in the Remsen cemetery. Rev.
Schleier sang the requiem mass.

Mr. Ruba was born at Nebermook, Austria, 78 years ago, and came to the
United States in 1882, first working on a farm near LeMars. In 1888, he was
married to Mary Kettel, and the young couple purchased the old home place in
Remsen township, acquiring other places later, all in the same neighborhood.

Surviving are his widow, four sons, Nick, Bartel, Frank and John; and three
daughters, Mrs. Nic Weiler, Mrs. J. P. Schreiner, and Elizabeth Ruba; also
Mrs. Barbara Goebel, LeMars, his sister.

Despite the extreme cold, the funeral was largely attended. Those who came
from a distance were: Mrs. John Mensen, Wilmont, Minn.; Joe Starzl,
Emerson, Neb., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deters, Salem, S.D.

The death of Bartel Ruba bereaves Plymouth County of one of its most valued
citizens, and his death, at an advanced age, closes a useful and active
life.

DEATH CLAIMS WILLIAM KASS
Sioux City Attorney Expires In Minnesota

Funeral services for William J. Kass, 60, Sioux City attorney for 25 years
were held this morning at 10 a.m. in Cathedral of Epiphany Catholic Church
with Rev. T. M. Coughlan officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Charley Meyer, Charley Striegel, Joseph Lotz, Joseph
Kass, Ben Dansby and V. J. Hagan.

Honorary pallbearers were directors of the First National Bank of Remsen, W.
G. Sievers, M. R. Faber, Barney Bunkers and Henry Melhopp; and Sioux City
attorneys, C. N. Jepson, Fred H. Free, Ed Pendleton, Del Browning, Carl
Jones and C. M. Stilwell.

Mr. Kass died Friday in a Rochester, Minn., hospital after a year’s sickness
with heart trouble and complications. He was senior member of the law firm
of Kass and Kass.

The body arrived in Sioux City Saturday afternoon.

RETIRED YEAR AGO
Forced to retire from active practice about a year ago because of heart
trouble, Mr. Kass went to the hospital in Minnesota several days ago for
treatment.

Mr. Kass started the practice of law in Sioux City with his brother Jacob.
Following Jacob’s death 10 years ago, the firm name was changed from Kass
Brothers to Kass and Kass when Albert G. Kass joined his uncle, William.

Born on a farm near Remsen, in November, 1875, Mr. Kass attended schools at
Remsen and LeMars and worked in a LeMars bank for several years where he
earned sufficient money to enable him to pursue a higher education.

WAS BANK PRESIDENT
He enrolled in the University of Michigan law school and graduated in 1901.
He returned to Remsen and practice law there several years before going to
Sioux City.

For the past 20 years, until the time of his death, he had served as
president of the First National Bank at Remsen. He was a member of
Cathedral of Epiphany Catholic church, Epiphany council 743, Knights of
Columbus and of Sioux City lodge No. 112, B. P. O. E.

Mrs. Kass died eight years ago.

Survivors include a daughter, Miss Florence Kass; a son, William Kass, both
of Sioux City; and two brothers, Nicholas Kass of Remsen and Louis J. Kass,
of LeMars.

Hinton Progress
Tuesday, January 30, 1936

WAS EARLY PIONEER IN THIS COUNTY

Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Woolworth, 91 years of age, was held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Westcott-Doughty-Chandler funeral chapel at Sioux
City, with Rev. J. E. Feller, officiating and burial was made in Floyd
Cemetery. Eight grandsons served as pallbearers.

Mrs. Woolworth, who had resided in Leeds for 31 years, died Sunday night in
her home at 4430 Springfield street, after a brief illness.

The deceased was born October 28, 1844, in Wales. Mrs. Woolworth came to
the United States with her parents when she was two years old. She united
in marriage to Harvey Woolworth on March 9, 1864, at Arena, Wis., where they
lived until 1873, when they moved to Plymouth county and located on land
near James, Iowa, where they lived for many years before moving to Leeds.
Mr. Woolworth died about 20 years ago.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Katherine Luce, Mrs. Nellie
Montgomery and Mrs. Charles Savage, all of Sioux City, and Mrs. Evelyn
Wilson of San Diego, Calif.; three sons, Sam Woolworth of Sioux City, Frank
Woolworth of Los Angeles, Calif., and Robert Woolworth of James; 26
grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

LeMars Globe-Post
January 30, 1936

LUNDS SURPRISED ON SILVER WEDDING DAY
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lund
[Article accompanied by a photo of Mr. & Mrs. Lund]

A group of 90 friends, members of the Lutheran church congregation, carried
out a complete surprise on Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lund, last Saturday evening, the
occasion being in honor of their silver wedding anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Lund were married in Fredonia township, January 25, 1911, at
which time they purchased a farm north of Remsen, which has been their home
ever since. Mrs. Lund was formerly Miss Christine Juhl, daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. John Juhl, pioneer settlers of Fredonia township. Mr. Lund
was born in Omaha, Nebraska. They have two children, Verna and Donald, both
living at home.

The guests assembled in the Martin Mortensen home and from there proceeded
to the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Lund.

During the course of the evening Mr. and Mrs. Lund were presented with a
beautiful chest of silverware, as a token of esteem in which this honorable
couple are held.

Social visiting and a short musical program arranged by the younger members
of the group, were the chief diversions of the evening, after which a dainty
lunch, brought and served by the guests, was partaken of. All departed
wishing Mr. and Mrs. Lund many more years of happy wedded life.