Guthrie County seeks signs to promote Partridge Prairie tourism
A campaign in Guthrie County pushes for Route 64 signage to guide visitors to Partridge Prairie and the Prairie area. Officials including Partridge urge the Iowa Highway Commission to restore or add directional signs to attract tourists and sustain local interest in the national prairie site.
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E Partridge
Speenie
Iowa
Nature
Guthrie County
Gneeder Prairie
Partridge
OUR
Minnie Lewis rites mark life of Graettinger woman
Mrs Minnie E Lewis of Graettinger died last Friday after an apparent heart attack in Scranton. She had been visiting relatives and attended a birthday party at her sister’s home in Scranton. Funeral services were held Monday at the Scranton Methodist Church with Rev Henry Lees and Rev Swedburg officiating. Interment was in Highland Cemetery at Baymie. She was born March 5 1881 in Guthrie County and married Willard Lewis December 12, 1900. The couple farmed in Greene County and moved to Graettinger in 1963. Survivors include five sisters, two sons, ten grandchildren, 79 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. Her husband died in November 1966 and two sons and two daughters are noted among the deceased.
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Minnnie E
Graettinger
Dden
Lewis
Annaen
Mary McLaugh- Bayard
Henry Lees
Mie E Christensen
Ter
William and
Sophia Msen
Guthrie County
Yard
Willard
Guthrie Center
Graetting
Scranton Methodist Church
Stinger
WSCS
Happy Circle
Woman’s Homeers. Club
Elbert
Vern
Mary
McLaughlin
Bayard
Anna
Davidson
Russell
Jessie
New Address Notices Include Two Names and Zip Codes
Notice lists Walter L Sellers with a new Bliss Port Texas address and Larry Clipperton as another recipient with a new address, both featuring zip codes 79916 and 54931265 13 respectively. The fragmentary item notes appreciation from friends and shows fields for updating contact details.
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Tre
Walter L Sellers
Hig
Port Bliss
Texas
Larry Clipperton
Pvers and Family Relocate Properties in Bayard Move
Pvers and Mrs Leo Lengemann with Cindy Sandy and Danny moved from the Pete Pete Property on Third Street to the John Mc Property on First Ave and Highway 141. Urreen David also moved, now living in her third Bayard property on t Avenue.
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Leo Lengemann
Cindy
Sandy
Danny
Pete Pete
Third Street
Bayard
John Mc
First Ave
Highway 141
Ureen David
T Avenue
No Accidents Reported in Guthrie County Over Holiday Weekend
Sheriff Lester L Petersen stated no highway accidents occurred in Guthrie County during the Memorial Day weekend, and none reported in more than a week. Local authorities emphasize a quiet period with no crash incidents to note.
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Guthrie County
Lester L Petersen
Coon Rapids Youth Fined On 2 Charges
Bobby Lee Sigler, 17, of Coon Rapids pled guilty in Bayard to two traffic charges after a May 18 crash near junction 25 and 141. He received a $50 fine and costs for failing to control his car and $10 and costs for failing to report an accident, with a 90 day license suspension recommended. He drove a 1953 Pontiac. passengers included Ron Morena, Jim Bush, and Larry Bauer.
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Bobby Lee Sigler
Coon Rapids
Ken. Robinson
Bayard
Sigler
Ron Morena
Jim Bush
Larry Bauer
Bush
Colorado
Carroll County
Jack Eugene Lloyd
Lloyd
Nyle Hay Calls From Japan Hospital After Wound
Sgt Nyle Hay, wounded by enemy fire in Vietnam on May 17, has been moved to a hospital in Japan. He arrived Memorial Day morning and phoned his parents and later his wife Sandra. He reported stitches removed and reduced pain, with a return to the United States planned after a couple of weeks. His address is Set Nyle I Hay US 54927125 USAH CP Zama, Japan APO SF 96343.
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Nyle Hay
Vietnam
Japan
Paul Hay, Jr
Sandra
United States
Set Nyle I Hay US
Usah
CP Zama
Ron Pot Ward
APO SF
Balster and Brown Families Add Newborns in Iowa Towns
Mr and Mrs Bob Balster of Bayard announce the birth of Cindy Sue on Friday May 31 at Guthrie County hospital weighing seven pounds four and a half ounces with sister Kay. Grandparents are Mrs Sue Schlichte and Frank Balster of Wilmont Minnesota. Mrs Balster and daughter returned home Monday. Mr and Mrs Russell Brown of Perry report James Russell born Saturday June 1 at Dallas County hospital weighing nine pounds five ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cleo Hoagland of Perry and Mr and Mrs Lester Brown of Bagley. Friday visitors to Betle Carrick included Mr and Mrs Alvin Teter of Minneapolis and Mr and Mrs Otis Teter of Coon Rapids.
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Bob Balster
Bayard
Cindy Sue
Guthrie County Hospital
Cindy
Kay
Sue. Schlichte
Frank Balster
Wilmont
Minn
Balster
Russell Brown
Perry
James Russell
Dallas County Hospital
Cleo Hoagland
Lester Brown
Bagley
Betle Carrick
Alvin Teter
Minneapolis
Otis Teter
Coon Rapids
Simpson College Adds Local Trustee Max McCord on Weekend
Max McCord of Indianola and Bayard roots joined Simpson College board of trustees during the commencement weekend. A 1939 Bayard High graduate, he earned a BA from Buena Vista and an MA from Drake, later serving as teacher, coach, and superintendent before moving into nursing home development. Dr A H Blank of Des Moines broke ground for a new performing arts center, funded largely by his donation, with an estimated cost of 836000 dollars.
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Max McCord
Indianola
Bayard
Simpson College
Methodist School
Bayard High School
McCord
Buena Vista College
Drake University
Des Moines
Kirkman
Polk City
Grimes
Guthrie Center
Albia
Chariton
A H Blank
Simpson
Dr Blank
Two In County Jail On Check Charges
Two men face jail time on bad check charges in Guthrie County. Tom Hagee, 32, Des Moines, passed a bad check in Panora and was jailed for 30 days by Justice J C McCool after arrest in Perry. Mike Brooks, 24, Panora, charged with uttering a false check, jailed by Sheriff Lester Petersen and to appear before Justice Sam Robinson.
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Guthrie County
Tom Hagee
Des Moines
Perry
Panora
J C McCool
Lester Petersen
Mike Brooks
Justice of the Peace
Sam Robinson
Jamaica Woman's Club Hosts County Picnic at Springbrook Park
The Jamaica Woman's Club sponsors a county wide picnic at Springbrook State Park Shelter House on Friday June 7 at 12 30 pm for Town Federation of Womens Clubs members. Coffee furnished and entertainment includes two reclines in the Bayrium and a 9 30 pm event. Guthrie County Historical Society plans a Sunday meeting June 9 from 2 to 4 pm at Hotel Panorama.
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Jamaica Woman’s Club
Springbrook State Park
Town Federation of Womens Clubs
Garnes
Bayrium
Stuaren
Lula
Stu Tals
Ard
Guthrie County Historical Society
Hotel Panora
Junior Auxiliary Opens Legion Veterans Meeting in Hall
Bryan Mercer members of the Junior Auxiliary opened ceremonies for the American Legion and Senior Auxiliary in the hall on Tuesday night June 4. Commander Ward McClellan Jr led the legion business and noted Flag Day June 14 with a call to fly the flag. The adjutant was told to keep flag sets in stock and funds were voted for the Tornado Fund for northeast Iowa. McClellan and other officers were re-elected.
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Junior Auxiliary
American Legion and
Senior Auxiliary
Ward McClellan, Jr
Legion
Tornado Fund
Northeast
Iowa
McClellan
Siedhoff Completes High School Work
Jim Siedhoff son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Siedhoff of Bayard is among 153 graduates at St Edmonds high school Fort Dodge. Commencement speakers were Bishop Mueller and Gov Harold B Hughes. Jim will attend St Benedicts college Atchison Kansas this fall. A Fort Dodge Women’s Club dinner honored the graduate with many relatives present.
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Jim Siedhoff
Leonard Siedhoff
Bayard
St Edmond’s High School
Fort Dodge
Bishop Mueller
Sioux City
Harold B Hughes
Jim
T J Tokheim
St Benedict’s College
Atchison
Kansas
Woman’s Club
Annual Meeting Recap of Bayard Farmers Co Op
Bayard Farmers Cooperative Elevator hosted 260 members and guests for its annual meeting. Director Jim Hagan and Wayne Brown were reelected. Robert Balster reported a profit rise for the year ending March 31, 1968. Leaders include President Richard Huffaker and VP Cleo Lewis. secretary-treasurer Leon Peckuma. directors Wilfred Slaybaugh Eugene Phelps Ralph Curl.
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Bayard Farmers Cooperative
Bayard School
Bob Hatcher
Glidden
Farmers Regional Cooperative
Dale M Bass
Bayard United Methodist Church
Jim Hagan
Wayne Brown
Robert Balster
Harry Howe
Estell Peckuma
Hans Jessen
Delmar Rhoades
L C Heckman
Earl Wolf
Bill Caraher
Richard Huffaker
Cleo Lewis
Leon Peckuma
Wilfred Slaybaugh
Eugene Phelps
Ralph Curl
Improvements Galore At Springbrook Park
Guthrie County 4Hers head to the State 4-H Camp near Madrid on June 9 for the summer session. Delegates and leaders from Guthrie Center, Coon Rapids, Panora, Redfield and more attend events including the State Leadership Conference. The Springbrook project includes a new conservation center, dormitories, a mess hall, restrooms, and a renovated group camp with seasonal and year round use. first phase funded by near $500,000 grant.
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Madrid
Guthrie County
Iowa
Bill Peckuma
Donnie McCool
Kathy Winnett
Bayard
Dean Herron
Coon Rapids
Susan Grassmeier
Lynette Brooks
Diana Hansen
Bagsey
Judy Keeble
Marilyn Kraft
Yale
Bryan Mowrer
Doug Laughery
LeRoy Greenlee
Maria Benton
Sharon Calvert
Connie Hollar
Sandra Ley
Randy Glade
Joan Winston
Guthrie Center
Raymond Turner
Ben Westcot
Melinda Westcot
Redfield
Karen Godown
Panora
Judy Chalfant
Ken Kirkpatrick
Casey
Iowa 4H Foundation
Iowa State University
Springbrook Conservation Center
Iowa Conservation Commission
Joe Brill
John Lynch
Park Officers
Teachers Conservation School
University of Northern Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
Wayne Partridge
Springbrook
Partridge
the Ledges States Park
Boone
Tree Causes Outtage of Jamaica Power
A tree felled across lines near the Lee Brideson farm south of town cut power to Jamaica and area from 3:40 to 5:05 pm. Fire units couldn't extinguish a grass blaze until Town Electric Light and Power crews shut off the hot line. Damages were slight.
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Jamaica
Lee Brideson
Jamaica Fire Department
Town Electric Light and Power Company
Mother Daughter Banquet Held at Bagley Hall
The Rebekah Lodge hosted a Mother Daughter Banquet at Toof Hall in Bagley on Tuesday evening June 3. Tables featured flowers and nut cups, with Mrs Fred Watson leading a short program.
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Rebekah Lodge
Toof Hall
Bagley
Fred Watson
Youth Rally Draws Church Camp Attendees
A group of young people from the Church of Christ attended a Youth Rally on Sunday afternoon at the Central Iowa Bible Camp near Earlham. The camp is operated by churches of the denomination.
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Church of Christ
Iowa
Earlham
Funeral services for Keith Rich in Panora Friday
Attendees at the Panora Christian Church for Keith Rich included Darrell Haeberlein and Kenneth Wolf families from Scranton. Lawrence Wolf. Earl Wolf. Christine Kathleen and Gerald Wolf.
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Keith Rich of
Panora
the Christian Church
Darrell Haeberlein
Kenneth Wolf
Scranton
Lawrence Wolf
Earl Wolf
Christine
Kathleen
Gerald Wolf
Lana Hughes Signs to Teach in Perry
Drake University honor student Lana Hughes will graduate in August and sign a contract to teach freshman and sophomore English at Perry High School next year. She joins Perry staff after completing student teaching and campus studies at Des Moines.
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Lana Hughes
Drake University
Des Moines
Perry
Drake
Sally Agre Graduates From Maryville School
Graduation exercises at Northwest Missouri State college in Maryville Friday night honored Sally Agre daughter of the Lester Agres. She earned an elementary education degree as Marilyn Agre hosted a Sunday gathering in Forest City for Sally and Roy Kerr Jr who is headed to the Navy.
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Northwest Missouri State College
Maryville
Marilyn Agre
Forest City
Eileen Agre
Jim Edgington
Des Moines
Lester Agre
Sally
Lester Agres
Roy Kerr, Jr
Guthrie Center
Navy
Wilbert Kerr
Lohrville
Jack Bowman
Coon Rapids
Myron Bundt
Jolene
Glidden
Roy Kerr
May rainfall tally and June heat boost crop growth
Bayard weatherman Howard E Hoit reports May brought 2.88 inches of rain across ten days, totaling 8.94 inches for the year. The heaviest May rainfall was .82 inches on May 14, with traces on two days, and a cool May gave way to a hot June accelerating crop and weed growth.
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Howard E Hoit
Bayard Weatherman
Hoit
McCurdy Household Goods Sale At Bagley
Mr and Mrs M B McCurdy will sell household goods at auction at their Bagley home on June 14 at 1 pm. Harold Wasson is auctioneer and W D Jones is clerk.
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M B McCurdy
Bagley
Harold Wasson
W D Jones
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Anton Rites
Minnie Lewis
Minnie E Lewis
Daugh
Militar Mate
Bayard Lions Club
Ltig
Robert Br Ber
Louis Brideson
Lions
Don Stubbs
Fred Nance
Joe Ewing
Lions Club
Bryan - Mercer
Legion Bayard
Siedhoff
Bayard Co-Op
Springbrook Park
Robert Bown
Bruce Walters
Doug Bull
Ben Hollar
Bown
Jamaica Power
Bagley Hall
Keith Rich
Sally Agre
Maryville School
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