1931

29 Jan 1931, "Orville & Fern moved to the home farm on Jan. 29th." [Fern's diary]

LeMars Globe-Post
March 9, 1931

CO. K. NOTES

Just one more month before federal inspection. Every man is working hard to
assure us a high rating, so by April 14, the date set, we will be in first
class condition.

We received our issue of ammunition for the current year this week, and
until warm weather sets in, small-bore firing practice will be held every
week in the armory. Some of the men have had a chance to get in a limited
amount of practice, but we have had to buy our own ammunition. Now that we
have our allotment, every man in the unit will get a chance to shoot all he
wants.

The first warm days will see the men at the outdoor range, trying out their
eyes and shoulders with the large caliber weapons. We have ample cal. 30
rifle shells to give the men all the fire they care for. The indoor
practice will make a tremendous difference in the scores of men when they
get outside to shoot. The small-bore rifles are built as nearly like the
army rifle as possible to give the men a chance to learn the proper methods
of holding, sighting, and so forth without the nervous strain of firing the
heavier rifles. Although the recoil of the regular rifle is almost
completely eliminated by correct holding of the piece, it is difficult to
instill confidence in the recruits when they are required to learn to shoot
with the caliber .30 rifle.

Lieutenants Earnest and Levins gave a very interesting talk on chemical
warfare and administration at the non-com school last Thursday night.
Sergeant Ewin gave the men some very interesting experiences he had
witnessed in the world war, comparing the conduct of the untrained man and
the trained soldier under different conditions. [Note: Sergeant Ewin refers
to Charles E. Ewin, of LeMars, Iowa.]

At present, Company “K� can use a limited number of new men, due to losing
some men through expiration of term of service, and permanent removal from
this state. Anyone desiring to enlist in the unit, will come to the armory
any Monday night after 8:00 and talk it over with the First Sergeant. Men
enlisting at this time will have the opportunity to fire with the company
each time they go to the range, and also to take part in all indoor firing.

Preparations for an oyster supper by, for, and of the members of the company
are now going forward. The supper will be held some evening soon, and the
purpose will be to get the men together to arrange plans for the kittenball
team, track, and other sporting events in which we will take part at Camp
Dodge this summer.

Monday night Corporal Lanners and his squad demonstrated the principles of
extended order drill. While it is almost impossible to execute this type of
military formation in a space as small as the armory, the men gave a very
good demonstration.

Sergeant Ewin instructed the company in platoon drill, and Sergeant Rees
conducted the regular physical training period. Sergeant Schemmel had
charge of the close order drill, and the remaining noncommissioned officers
were shifted about to different positions in the formations to thoroughly
familiarize them with the duties of each grade and station.

At this time we want to remind you that the invitation to witness the drill
every Monday night is still standing and we have noticed that those people
who are there one week are nearly all back again the following Monday. These
drills are interesting to attend, and we want everyone to feel free to come
at any time. Drill starts at eight and continues until nine-thirty.

1932

11 Jan 1932, LeMars Globe-Post:

CLARK GRADES:

First Grade: Frances Ewin was transferred to our room from Central first grade Monday.

Second Grade: Vernon Ewin tansferred from Central second grade to our school.

LeMars Sentinel, week of June 8th:

The department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was in LeMars and a post known as the Charles Calhoon post was organized. The officers are Charles Ewin, commander; Henry DeJong, senior vice commander; and Will Miller, junior vice commander.

08 Aug 1932, LeMars Globe-Post, SENEY:

Mrs. C. E. Ewin and children of LeMars were guests of John and Miss Sadie Alderson Thursday.

07 Oct 1932, LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel:

Will Ewin and family, of Denver, Colo., former residents of Plymouth county, arrived here yesterday to visit relatives and friends in LeMars and vicinity.

1933

28 Feb 1933, LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel:

SCHOOL NOTES:
Clark Building, Grade 3
Vernon DeRaad has moved to a farm near Kingsley.  We will miss Vernon, but hope he will like this new home and school.

Ronald Klemme was nine years old Tuesday, February 21. Mavis Koerner was ten years old the 23rd.  We hope both children will have many more happy birthdays.

Several more of our group have returned their dental cards the past week: Leona Landgraf, Marjorie Spindler, Vernon Ewin and Lennice Neisius.

We enjoyed the chapters from “Trailing Our Animal Friends” read by Mary Margaret Higgins and Adrian Mulder.  Lois Eilers read a chapter from “Blacky Daw,” the story of a pet crow.  We loved the story very much.

11 Nov 1933, "Dust storm, Nov. 11th" [Fern's diary]

Hawarden Independent
Dec. 21, 1933

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ewin and Ralph Obermeir (sic-Obermire) of LeMars were the victims of an automobile accident Sunday night when they were returning home from Sioux City. When driving along the highway near Merrill in trying to avoid a collision with a truck, the car driven by Mr. Obermeir (sic) slipped over the embankment and toppled over in the ditch. Mr. Obermeir (sic) suffered a fracture of the left shoulder blade and his head was badly cut. Mrs. Ewin sustained cuts and bruises on her head and she also suffered a nervous shock. Mr. Ewin escaped injury. It is said that the accident was due to icy weather conditions and the insistence of a truck driver in maintaining a large share of the road.

1934

13 Feb 1934, LeMars Sentinel:

SENEY: (Special Correspdondence)

Ethel Ewin, who has been staying with relatives in LeMars the past few
months, is staying with her aunt and uncle, Sadie and John Alderson.

29 Mar 1934, LeMars Globe-Post:

Mrs. Harvey Obermire and children, Betty, Robert, and Rosemary, left
Wednesday for Atkinson, Neb., where they have bought a farm. Mr. Obermire
is already there, getting things ready. He will come back after his family
arrives, and will truck out the rest of his belongings.

01 Nov 1934, LeMars Globe-Post, SENEY:

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Obermire visited in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Ewin, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry VanderMyde, Sunday.

21 Dec 1934, LeMars Sentinel, SENEY:

Howard Ewin was a Remsen visitor Tuesday.

1935

01 Jan 1935, SENEY: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ewin and family spent Christmas day in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry VanderMyde.

15 Feb 1935, SENEY: Henry VanderMyde returned from Chicago on Monday after a weeks' visit.

22 Mar 1935, SENEY: Henry VanderMyde left Monday morning for Freeport, Ill., on business.

05 Apr 1935: SENEY:

Rob Connor moved his family in the Kennedy house Wednesday, recently vacated
by Henry VanderMyde.

Henry VanderMyde moved his family to LeMars last week. Donald will continue
going to school here until school is out. Their many friends wish them well
in their new home.

LeMars Sentinel
April 19, 1935

SENEY: (Special Correspondence)

Mrs. Henry Vandermyde of LeMars was a visitor in the Southwick home Monday.

26 Apr 1935: SENEY:

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Obermire, of LeMars, were guests in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Ewin and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Chapman Sunday.

10 May 1935, SENEY: Mrs. Henry VanderMyde and children, of Alton, were calling on friends here Wednesday.

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.

21 May 1935, LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel:

Wedding is Announced

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, Colo.,
which was solemnized by Rev. L. J. Cooper of the St. James
Catholic church on May 7, 1935.

12 Jul 1935, LeMars Sentinel:

Eight Year Old Boy Killed in Car Accident
Robert, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Obermire, Victim Of Tragedy
Skull Was Fractured
Parents Moved Recently From LeMars to Nebraska

Bobby Obermire, 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Obermire, until
recently residents of LeMars, met accidental death at his home near
Atkinson, Nebr., Wednesday, July 10. Bobby, and a boy friend, were riding
in a car with Mrs. Obermire, mother of Bobby. Approaching a line of cars on
a grade, Mrs. Obermire proceeded to shift gears. Bobby, apparently scared,
started to open a door and get out. While his mother was trying to stop him
the car went off the grade into a ditch. The boy was thrown several feet,
but the car rolled over twice and fell on him, crushing his body. He was
conveyed to the Koenig hospital in Spencer, Neb., where he died shortly
after the accident. His skull was fractured and he was injured internally.
Mrs. Obermire was slightly cut and bruised in the accident.

Boy Was Born Here

Robert Harvey Obermire was born in LeMars, May 27, 1927, and was the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Obermire. Mrs. Obermire before her marriage was Miss
Alice Levins. Mr. and Mrs. Obermire sent to live in Nebraska about two
years ago.

Besides his bereaved parents he leaves to mourn his death two sisters, Betty
and Rosemary, and many relatives. An infant brother preceded him in death.

Funeral Here This Morning

The body was brought to LeMars Thursday and the funeral will be held at 9
o'clock in St. James church, Rev. L. J. Cooper will officiate at the service
and interment will be made in St. James Cemetery.

08 Oct 1935, LeMars Sentinel:

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Obermire, of LeMars, were visitors Sunday in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ewin and Grant Chapman

12 Dec 1935, LeMars Globe-Post, SENEY:

Chas. Ewin, who has been in the LeMars hospital, was taken to the government
hospital at Des Moines, Monday.

17 Dec 1935, LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, SENEY:

Chas. Ewin, who is under the medical care, was taken to a hospital in Des
Moines, Monday.

1936

Feb & Mar 1936, "Orville Cooper had a cold and sick for weeks in Feb. & March. Art Berkenpas came & stayed & done our chores. Lots of snow; not above zero for 30 days." [Fern's diary]

04 Feb 1936, "Marion & Sylvia moved Feb. 4th to Rayburn farm. Selma was snowed in over there for 12 days." [Fern's diary]

More 1936, "Elmer DeRaad's went to Calif. for a few months. Jean and Verna stayed at their place in Seney that winter when it was so cold and the roads were blocked." [Fern's diary]

04 Jul 1936, "Fire at Remsen & Oyens, July 4th; 116 degrees that day. Marie was here; we had celebration in the Seney Grove." [Fern's diary]

Summer 1936, "100 degrees or more for 11 days straight. 111 one day when we threshed barley." [Fern's diary]

07 Sep 1936, LeMars Globe-Post:

SENEY:

Maurice Skein (sic-Skeen) and his aunt, Mrs. Clara Kroesen of Rutland, Ill.,
stopped on Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ewin. They had been to
Seattle, Wash., to visit Mr. Skein's (sic-Skeen's) daughter, and stopped at
Yellowstone National park and Greeley, Colo., also at Denver, to visit Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Ewin and Mrs. Kroesen's brother, Lewis Record, at Nunn, Colo.
They went to LeMars to visit in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Obermire,
and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Witt and Mrs. Iona Clark, then home to Rutland, Ill., on
Saturday. [Note: Nunn, Colo., is on Hwy 85 just northwest of Greeley.]

14 Sep 1936, LeMars Globe-Post:

SENEY:

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Obermire of LeMars visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.
E. Ewin on Sunday evening.

19 Oct 1936, LeMars Globe-Post:

SENEY:

John Alderson, Sadie Alderson, Ethel and Vernon Ewin, drove to Yankton,
S.D., on Friday to eat pancakes and syrup at the eighth annual festival of
the Gurnsey company.

22 Dec 1936, LeMars Sentinel

James Clark, who is attending the Gregg School of Shorthand in Chicago,
Illinois, arrived Friday for a visit in the home of his mother, Mrs. Iona
Clark.

1937

25 May 1937, SENEY:

Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wills and family motored to Ireton and visited relatives Sunday. Vernon and Fances Ewin accompanied them and visited at the Walker Bushby home.

18 Jun 1937: SENEY:

Mr. and Mrs. Walker Bushby and family, of Ireton, were guersts of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wills, Sunday. They also visited the C. E. Ewin home.

The Children's Day program was given at the Seney church on Sunday morning with a large attendance. Several children received the sacrament of baptism.

Mr. and Mrs. Walker Bushby, of Ireton, called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wills on Tuesday, Frances and Vernon Ewin, who have been visiting at the Bushby home, returned with them to their home here.

9 Jul 1937, SENEY:

Mr. and Mrs. Walker Bushby, of Ireton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ewin on Monday and spent the afternoon at the Pine Grove celebration. Frances and Vernon Ewin returned with them for a weeks visit.

16 Jul 1937: SENEY:

Vernon and Frances Ewin spent last week at the Walker Bushby home in Ireton.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Obermire, of LeMars, and Father Bertram, of Marathon, Wis., were visitors in the Charles Ewin home Tuesday.

23 Jul 1937, FIRST BAPTIST

Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; morning worship and sermon, 11 a.m.; B.Y.P.U., 7 p.m. The union evening service will be held next Sunday evening in the St. John's Evangelical chruch with Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, as speaker.

The prayer meeting each Thursday evening at 8. Choir practice following prayer meeting at 9.

The Sunday School will hold their annual picnic on Thursday, July 29, in Cleveland Park, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Everybody bring well filled baskets and dishes foryour family, and eat dinner with the group in the park at noon. There will be plenty of games and entertainment for every age in the afternoon. The picnic will close with a vesper service. -- S. A. Jones, Pastor.

03 Aug 1937, SENEY:

The Women's Home Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Roy McArthur on Wednesday, July 28, with a small attendance due to a number of threshing crews being busy in the neighborhood. A short business meeting was held, followed by a program of readings and musical numbers. Special visitors of the society were Mrs. Grant Chapman, Mrs. C. E. Ewin and Mrs. Harvey Buss. Luncheon was served in closing.

06 Aug 1937, SENEY:

Mrs. Chas. Ewin and daughters, Ruth and Ida Mae, spent the weekend at the Walker Bushby home, near Ireton.

23 Dec 1937, LeMars Globe-Post:

SENEY:

A pageant entitled, “Memories of Bethlehem,� will be presented in the church
Christmas Eve by members of the Seney Sunday school. The cast of characters
is as follows:
Christianity, Maggie May Nanninga;
Rome, Alberta Null;
Mary, Frances Ewin;
Angel, Harriet Hawkins;
Love, Bonnie Lancaster;
Shepherd, Edgar Lancaster;
Wise Men, Earl Buss, Richard Hawkins, and Jack Hinde;
Burdenbearers, Blanche Hawkins, Lois Osborne, Georgine Osborne;
Scholars, Vernon, Ewin, Harold Berkenpas, Norman Berkenpas, Raymond
McArthur;
Nurse, Marian McDougall;
Giver, Dorothy Berkenpas;
Christian Workers, Ethel Ewin;
Missionary, Wesley Lancaster;
Garland Bearers, Lyle Kunath, Billy Osborne, Billy Lancaster, Lawrence
Olson, Calmer Olson, Maxine Green, Helen Albert, Virginia Connor, Edith
Berkenpas;
Carolers, Bobby Becker, Alma Olson, Violet Olson, Jean Chapman, Billy
Connor, Bobby Gatzke, Bobby Carwell, Betty Hinde, Ida Ewin, Bobby Lancaster.
Special Choir consisting of Frank Becker, Albert Null, Mrs. Lulu Penning,
Mrs. Lizzie Hawkins and Mrs. Dorothy Rees.

1938 [The Charles E. Ewin family moved from Seney to LeMars, Iowa, in 1938]

13 May 1938, LeMars Sentinel:

SENEY: John Hartog has rented the Cook residence, recently vacated by the C.E. Ewin
family, and will take possession June 1.

1939

07 Jul 1939, LeMars Sentinel, SENEY:

Sadie and John Alderson entertained Mrs. C. E. Ewin, daughters, Frances and
Ruth, and son, Vernon, of LeMars at a picnic dinner on the Fourth.

08 Sep 1939, LeMars Sentinel:

SENEY: Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Kennedy, daughter, Doris, and son, Dennis moved from
Hawarden to the Seney residence owned by Mrs. Jessie Kennedy Saturday. Both
Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy were born and reared in this community and their many
friends here welcome them back to Seney.

11 Dec 1939, LeMars Globe-Post, SENEY:

Grammar room pupils of the Seney school who were neither absent nor tardy during the past 6 weeks were: Ethel Ewin, Lawrence Olson, Edith Berkenpas, Jean Berkenpas, Junior Connor, Leona Janssen, Calmer Olson. Those who have a perfect attendance since school began are Ethel Ewin, Calmer Olson, Leona Janssen and Jean Berkenpas.

1940

Ackley World-Journal 
Ackley, Hardin Co. Iowa
, June 13, 1940

GRANTED DIVORCE

Judge Clock granted divorces to two Hardin county couples the past week.
- Ivy Stephenson was given a divorce from James Richard Stephenson, plaintiff to have custody of minor child.
- Arthur H. Ewin was given divorce from Maude Ewin on grounds of desertion.

Alden Times 
Hardin County, IA, 
June 13, 1940



TWO DIVORCES GRANTED IN DISTRICT COURT LAST WEEK


Wednesday of last week a decree of divorce was granted to Mrs. Ivy Stephenson from James Stephenson, she charging cruel and inhuman treatment. Plaintiff was given custody of a minor child and also $10 a month support money. Neither are to remarry within a year.

The second divorce was given Arthur H. Ewin from Maude Ewin, plaintiff charging desertion. By order of the court, neither party is to remarry within a year.

17 Jun 1940, LeMars Globe-Post, SENEY: Miss Frances Ewin, of LeMars, visited over the weekend with her sister,
Ethel Ewin, in the John Alderson home.

05 Jul 1940, LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel:

MISS HELEN JENKINS AND JAMES CLARK MARRIED MONDAY
Bridegroom Is Popular Court Reporter In District

Miss Helen Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins of Cherokee,
and James Clark, son of Mrs. Iona Clark of LeMars, were married Monday
morning. The ceremony was performed at the Immaculate Conception Church
rectory in Cherokee, Rev. Father F. P. Schultes officiating.

The bride, who wore a black and white ensemble, white accessories, and a
corsage of talisman roses, was attended by her sister, Margaret, who wore a
light blue dress, white accessories, and a mixed corsage. Dick Winkel of
Sioux City was best man.

Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to 30 relatives and
friends in the bride’s home. Summer flowers, a gift from Mrs. Carl Goeb,
decorated the entertaining rooms and the breakfast table. A huge wedding
cake was presented to the bride by Tom Crane and J. H. Lowry.

Out of town guests present fro the wedding include Mrs. Clark, mother of the
bridegroom, Geraldine Campbell and Pauline Jenkins, of Des Moines, Jane
Jenkins of Omaha, and Catherine McNerthney of Tacoma, Wash.

The couple left immediately for a six weeks wedding trip through the Pacific
southwest, and plane to spend the majority of their time in California.
Upon returning they will make their home in Cherokee.

The bridegroom is court reporter in the Twenty-first judicial district being
an appointee of Judge R. G. Rodman.

27 Dec 1940, LeMars Sentinel:

A family reunion was held at the Charles Ewin home Christmas Day. Those
present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ewin, Des Moines; W. A.
Ewin, Austin, Minn.; Miss Ethel Ewin, Seney; Mr. and Mrs. August Witt, Mrs.
Iona Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Witt and Clarence Stevenson, all of LeMars.
This was the first time in twenty-five years that Arthur Ewin has seen any
of the family.

Mr. and Mrs. James Clark of Cherokee, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ewin of Des
Moines, and W. A. Ewin of Austin, Minn., were dinner guests Sunday in the
Charles Ewin home.