Westfield Social Notes Include Park Rapids Visitors
Westfield welcomes new residents Mr and Mrs Jerry Dewey and Mr and Mrs Norman Lias and family. Park Rapids guests Mr and Mrs Harry Porsch returned home last week. Miss Gloria Albertus of Pierre S D visited Mr and Mrs Brian Brosz. Coffee guests included Mrs Nettie Dunham Mrs Clementine Hummel and Mrs Marlys Vrana. Graduation of Marilyn Ek lund of Salem S D attended by Sioux City guests Mr and Mrs Ron Trude and Mrs Ann Benton. A framed adage about adolescence closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Porsch
Park Rapids
Minnesota
Joe Caskey
Westfield
Jerry Dewey
Norman Lias
Gloria Albertus
Pierre, S.D
Brian Brosz
Nettie Dunham
Clementine Hummel
Marlys Vrana
Westfield High Schedules Dismissal And Games
Final dismissal of classes set for Thursday May 29 at 1 30 p m Grade cards may be picked up at the school office next week. Boys softball hosts Unity Christian of Orange City May 30 at 5 p m Sunnyside. Girls softball on June 2 at 6 30 p m at Whiting Iowa. A 20000 bond issue was sold to First National Bank of Akron at a special board meeting May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield High School
Unity Christian
Orange City
Sunnyside
Whiting
Iowa
First National Bank of Akron
Westfield Council Discusses Garbage Hauling and Signage
Westfield officials approved minutes and bills in regular session on May 1. Mayor Neal announced a garbage hauling contract with Orville Sorensen to Plymouth county landfill Le Mars and endorsed a tornado warning siren procedure. The council debated no passing signs on highway 12, addressed unlicensed motorcycles and parking tree issues raised by Rose Beaubien, and set the next meeting for June 2. A Federal sewage testing contract with Minnesota Valley labs will cost the city $58 every six months to ensure EPA compliance. Trailers with more than two units require a state license. Separately, the Johnson Jr. Homemakers held a May 19 meeting at Ann Philips’ home with demonstrations and plans for June and July activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
W. B. Neal
Orville Sorensen
Plymouth County
le Mars
Rose Beaubien
Gregg Norman
Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories
Environmental Protection Agency
Johnson Jr
Ann Philips
Rell
Westmar Lower Commons
Westfield Bus Collides With Car No Injuries Reported
A two vehicle crash near the junction of C-44 and K-18 Monday afternoon involved a Westfield school bus and a 1974 Ford driven by Katherine M. Hoffman. Iowa trooper Bill Wrack reported no injuries and minimal damage, with paint scratches on the bus and minor rear damage on the car. several students were aboard the bus but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Iowa
Bill Wrack
Katherine M. Hoffman
James M. Mansfield
VA representative to assist veterans in Sioux City
Veterans in Sioux City may meet VA regional office representative Mr. Jim Gray in Room 402 of the U.S. Post Office Building on Tuesday June 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Personal assistance is available for veterans dependents and beneficiaries. A toll free style phone at Des Moines VA regional office 252-3291 operates 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visitors at Memorial Day weekend include Norma Haan Berk and family Ruthven and Sioux City residents among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Jim Gray
U.S. Post Office
Sioux City
Iowa
Gray
Des Moines
Neil McLane, Sr
Norma Haan
Berk
Sioux Falls
S.D
Neil McLane, Jr
Linda Burris
Dawn
John
Ruthven
Richard Olson
Minneapolis
Mike McLane
Bloomington
Minn
Liberty-Johnson Farm Bureau Ladies Tour Hilton Inn
The Liberty Johnson Farm Bureau ladies met May 13 at 1 30 at the Hilton Inn in Sioux City. They enjoyed a noon luncheon and a Western dress show sponsored by J C Penney Co. A tour of the Penney interior department followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty-Johnson Farm Bureau
Hilton Inn
Sioux City
Hilton
J.C. Penney Co
J.C. Penney
Interior Department
Beyers
Penneys Coffee Shop
Class of 1935 members shown in line order
From left in the lineup are Ellsworth Zeigler, Eileen Bohlken, LaVada Gale, Edmund Blum, Madeline Burright, Ruth Chamberlain, George Harkness, Eva Johnson, Jean McCorkell, Ford Hansen, Virgil Weiss, Hazel Peck, Robert Harkness, Dorothy Tucker, Floyd A Conners, superintendent, Irma Cooper, class sponsor, Beatrice Puhl, Marvin Klemme, Fern Johnson, Kenneth Simeon, Garnet Mann, Dorothy Ralfs, Daryl Taylor, Kervyn Bradley, Elaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Zeigler
Eileen Bohlken
LaVada Gale
Edmund Blum
Madeline Burright
Ruth Chamberlain
George Harkness
Eva Johnson
Jean McCorkell
Ford Hansen
Virgil Weiss
Hazel Peck
Robert Harkness
Dorothy Tucker
Floyd A. Conners
Supt
Irma Cooper
Beatrice Puhl
Marvin Klemme
Fern Johnson
Kenneth Simeon
Garnet Mann
Dorothy Ralfs
Daryl Taylor
Kervyn Bradley
Elaine
Vera Atkinson Honored At Plymouth County Tea
A May 8 tea at Mrs. Cleo Tindall’s home honored Plymouth County Farm Bureau candidate and 1975 Merit Mother Vera Atkinson. A brief program featured songs by Linda Reeves and readings of letters from her son Bruce and daughter Sandra. Comments on her cancer charity work were offered, memories shared, and about 35 guests were served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Tindall
Plymouth County Farm Bureau
Iowa
Vera Atkinson
Linda Reeves
Bruce
Sandra
Farm Bureau
Mary Hodgson
Plymouth County
Williams
Sioux City
Vera
Le Mars Tractor Operation Safety Training School
Le Mars hosts a tractor operation safety training school from June 2 to 6 at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds. Led by Plymouth County Extension Director Lyle Mackey, the program runs 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily with a $10 registration per student. Fourteen and 15 year olds must complete the training to be eligible for employment in operating farm machinery. those over 16 or working for a parent may skip the training. Enroll by May 30 through the county extension service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Lyle Mackey
Plymouth County
Mackey
Plymouth County Fairgrounds
Plymouth County Extension Service
Union County Honored Homemaker Representing Elk Point
Union County will name Mrs. Earl Schulz of Elk Point to represent the county at the Honored Rural Homemakers Day in Sioux City on June 17. The event, by the Sioux City Chamber of Commerce, recognizes one outstanding homemaker from 52 counties in a four state area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Schulz
Elk Point
Union County
Sioux City
Sanna
Devon
Brad
Jack Stone
Beresford
Norma
New voting rules set for 4-H elections
New one person one vote system to govern the 4-H council election. June 4 meeting will elect council members. Over 1000 ballots expected as members receive ballots on arrival and vote for both boy and girl candidates.
Siouxland Blood Bank Open House June 1
The board of directors and staff of the Siouxland Blood Bank invite the public to an open house at 1502 Pierce Street, Sioux City, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, to view remodeled facilities and learn how the blood bank serves the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siouxland Blood Bank
Pierce Street
Sioux City
Farm Bureau Women Plan For Year Gathering
The annual Farm Bureau Woman’s Day on May 21 drew 75 attendees at Westmar Commons Terrace room. Guest speaker Mrs. Herbert Johnson, past Iowa Farm Bureau Women chair, presented a slide show on Australia and ACWW work, with notes on her Perth trip for the world organization’s triennial convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Westmar Commons
Herbert Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau Women
Australia
Berkley Bedell on Social Security and Veterans Benefits
Congressman Berkley Bedell explains 1972 legislation raises social security by 8.7 percent from July 1 to aid about 31 million beneficiaries. He notes this can push veterans’ payments into lower brackets and describes his bill to prevent the increase from reducing other federal assistance. The measure is before the House Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Bedell
Cannon House
Washington, D. C
G.A. Fort Dodge
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mid-Sioux Ends Local Employment Service
The Iowa Employment Security Commission in Le Mars announces continuation of professional placement services by the state office as Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc shifts from employment to other community services. Roman Galles Mary Lamar and Bev Frerichs praised prior efforts. Dennis Mertes leads the transition with local support. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. location is city annex building, old post office. Telephone 546-7179.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Bert L. Dreyer
Iowa Employment Office
Sioux City
Office of Economic Opportunity
Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc
Remsen
le Mars
Plymouth County
Roman Galles
Mary Lamar
Bev Frerichs
Rev Frerichs
Dennis Mertes
Iowa
Iowa State Employment Service Office
City Annex
Old Post Office
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Westfield School News
Westfield Council
Johnson Jr. Homemakers
Lori Less
Kay Miller
Ann
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Smikahl
Madeline Claeys
Flora Ross
Darnell Swift
Hazelle Cooper
Dorothy Trautt
Harold Port
Leonard Dirks
Roberta Pollock
Enida Snyder
Wayne Anderson
Orville Johnson
Robert Tillotson
Joy Neal
Blanche Seward
Jack Baker
Robert Adams
Edward Adams
Raymond Trautt
Lucille Keane
Gordon Kilstrom
Russell Anderson
Tractor Operation Safety Training School
Akron
Judy Homan
Plymouth County Extension 4-H
HOPE
J. Clark Tindall
Kristi Held
Youth Power
Chicago
Miss Held
Dixie Koeiker
Monica Burke
Herman Kluver
Daryl Steinkamp
Washington, D.C
Harley Heimstra
District 3
Harlan Rowe
Congressman Berkley Bedell
Washington
Mac Thorson
Mary Ann Earnest
Mary Ann Long
Lois Moir Clark
Lucile Blake
Miss van
Karl Silkebakken
Hollywood
Florida
Mid-Sioux
Employment Service
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