Graduation Held For Wiota Eighth Grade Class
The Wiota eighth grade graduation occurred in the school auditorium Tuesday evening with songs skit and class will by Donna Rattenberg. Sandra Knowlton offered a close prophecy and diplomas were presented by Principal Carl Kluever as the elementary band performed.
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WIOTA
Donna Rattenberg
Sandra Knowlton
Carl Kluever
Gerald Jones
Mary Pat Ballenseifer
Arnold Boysen
Robert Christensen
Sherry Jo Eukin
Allan Henderson
Linda Huddleson
Susan Knowlton
Margaret Nelson
Birds in Your Yard and Garden Spring Notes
By Dur yer Morton Audubon Center Greenwich Conn describes spring woodlands blooming with hepatica and early flowers. The article blends bird songs with wildflowers and historic uses of plants as it guides observers through a woodland waking after winter.
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Duryer Morton
Audubon Center
Greenwich
Conn
Nerita Brix Weds Robert Sorensen in Atlantic church
Nerita Brix daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Brix of Welnut married Robert Sorensen son of Peter Sorensen of Kimballton at Trinity United Church of Christ Atlantic in a 7 30 p m ceremony performed by Rev Dale Brown. The bride wore silk organza with Schiffli rose embroidery and a tiered veil with pearls. Bridesmaids wore turquoise gowns and carried white carnations. Best man was Garry Rex Grabill with groomsmen Lyle Christensen and Jerry Jensen. Ushers included Dallas Brix. Reception at the Elks club. The couple will reside in Kimballton Iowa.
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Nerita Brix
Robert Sorensen
Trinity United Church of Christ
Atlantic
Ralph Brix
Welnut
Peter Sorensen
Kimbaliton
Dale Brown
Meredith Walker
Leroy Larsen
Sandra Rogers
Janis Mutum
Dallas Brix
S. Garry Rex Grabill
Lyle Christensen
Jerry Jensen
LaVerne Jensen
Elks Club
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Elk Horn Farm Equipment Co
Kimballton
Club Calendar and Local Society Notes
Legion Auxiliary election and officer installation scheduled for 8 p.m. at the Legion building. Helping Hand club hosts a 1 o'clock dessert luncheon with Mrs. Roy Carver. Leslie Swanson of Essex had dinner in Shenandoah. Nuptials: Maxine K. Schmitt of Kansas City Mo and Ray L. Bannister of Maine wed April 14 in St James rectory Kansas City. Attendants included sister Mrs. Leo Cordel and best man Ralph Schmitt. Reception at Holiday Inn. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Schmitt Tipton Kan, works in Kansas City. groom stationed at Richards Gebaur air base. They plan home in Raytown Branch AR. Farewell breakfast for Mrs W L Hawn by Mrs Glen Roe at Wiota Methodist church moving to Mule Lake Minn. Dinner in honor for Glenn Miller, Kansas City.
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Legion Building
Roy Carver
Maxine K. Schmitt
Kansas City
Ray L. Bannister
Maine
St. James
William van Arp
Nick Schmitt
Tipton
Kan
Mr. Bannister
Frank Bannister
Tipton High School
Jewel Tea Company
Richards Gebaur Air Base
Raytown Branch
Glenn Miller
Robert Bannister
Manning
Glen Roe
Wiota Methodist Church
W. L. Hawn
Mule Lake
Minn
Filipino Pen Pal Letter Sparks Visit to Estherville
Josefito Pas cual, 19, from Cabantuan City, came to Estherville after a pen pal project linked him with Mary Jo Handeland of her class. He attends Columbia College in Chicago studying film and worked part time at a local business while visiting for commencement exercises. The note began four years ago with a wish to someday reach the United States.
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Estherville
Josefito Pascual
Cabantuan City
Phis
United States
Joselito
Columbia College
Chicago
Mary Jo
Birger Handeland
Joselite
Mrs. Handeland
Lincoln's sister Sarah Grigsby dies in childbirth
Abraham Lincoln's sister Sarah Grigsby died in childbirth at 21. Her remains are buried in a churchyard near Lincoln City Indiana.
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Abe
Lincoln City
Ind
Abraham Lincoln
Sarah Grigsby
Vet Kills Doctor Triggers Two-Hour Pittsburgh Siege
A Korean War veteran William J. Pola, 27, from Wilmerding Pennsylvania killed Dr. Daniel Thaw, 61, at the Veterans Administration hospital in Pittsburgh. Police closed in, using riot guns tear gas and revolvers to corner and wound Pola after a two hour siege.
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William J. Pola
Wilmerding
Daniel Thaw
Veterans Administration Hospital
Pittsburgh
Pola
Claims Increased Taxes Needed to Fund State Services
Des Moines AP reports that an extra 15 million dollars per year from new or higher taxes is needed to maintain current state government services for the 1961-1963 biennium. Committee chair Rep. Richard L. Stephens says income will fall short and outlines possible tax increases including a 1 cent sales tax, a service tax, higher state income tax, liquor by the drink, and withholding of state taxes. He notes treasury surplus cannot be reduced further and favors major revenue sources for property tax relief.
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Des Moines
Legislative State Revenue Committee
Richard L. Stephens
Ainsworth
Treasury
Stephens
Stephens’ Committee
Cumberland High Honors For Margaret Cullen In Commerce Awards
Margaret Cullen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Cullen, graduates from Mt. Loretta High School in Council Bluffs on May 22. She earns two awards in commerce and service. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Olson and family visited Roy Aikerson in Colon, Nebraska, returning the following day. Virginia Couhlin.
Production of Red Meat Shows Increase
The Agriculture Department reports 1962 first four months red meat production reached 9.205 billion pounds, up 4 percent from the prior year. Beef 4.808 billion, veal 297 million, pork 3.823 billion, lamb and mutton 277 million. lard 800 million pounds, up 1 percent. Slaughter totals rise for cattle, hogs, and sheep while calves fall. Cut your speed when dusk falls.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
New Healing Substance Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
New York experts report a new healing substance that can shrink hemorrhoids, stop itching, and relieve pain without surgery. Case after case shows gentle pain relief and actual shrinkage, marking a remarkable medical development in noninvasive treatment.
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New York, N. Y
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