WillHold ALCW Spring Convention April 26
The Rev. Carroll Hinderlie of St Paul Minnesota and Holden Village Washington will headline the ALCW Spring Service of the Decorah Conference Iowa District American Lutheran Church in Decorah on Monday April 26. Rev Roger Peterson hosts. Mildred Knapcik outlines South Africa missions. officers to be elected include vice president secretary and secretary of stewardship. Delegates from Lutheran churches in five northeast Iowa counties are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll “Hinderlie
St."Paul
Cina
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Minn
Studfy
Europe
the Tippines
Holden Village
Rica
Hinderlie
Mildred Knapcik
Natal
Africa
South Africa
Luther College
Abner Henderickson
Debcorah
Willis Brown
Davenport
ALCW
Iowa
Hospital News and Social Roundup in Oelwein Area
Mrs G L Loftsgard returned home from Oelwein hospital while Gerald Jacobson of Clermont was treated at Postville hospital after a home accident Friday. Sunday dinners at Mr and Mrs Thomas Pollock included Harold Denner Anita Alexander Pollock Mason City and Dr and Mrs William Schoenheider. Weekend callers listed include many local residents and families such as Dale Johnson John Christen Genevive Helen Oran Bane and the Paul Smith family in Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Jacobson
Clermont
Postville Hospital
Thomas Pollock
Harold Denner
Anita
Ronnie
Alexander Pollock
Mason City
William Schoenheider
Krista
Dale Johnson
John Christen
Genevive
Helen
Oran Bane
Albert Dennler
Agens Gilson
Francis Butikofer
Valery
Melbert Meyer
Annette
Dennis Meyer
Kristi
Charlton Looby
Twyla
Oelwein
Paul Smith
Easter Social Roundup In Oelwein Area
Local residents hosted and visited relatives during Easter weekend with multiple dinner gatherings and card club prizes. Families from Volga, Prairie du Chien, Clinton, and Waterloo joined in, honoring birthdays and hosting Easter guests across Iowa and nearby states.
Loftsgards Host 500 Card Club Evening
Mr and Mrs Ronald Loftsgard hosted a 500 card club gathering Saturday evening. Attending were Marna and Mesar Earl Ledabke Leslie Lembke Butiko Keith Joti Detnis Ter Duane Baten Efikofer and Bug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Lottagard
Marna
Mesar
Earl Ledabke
Leslie Lembke
Butiko
Keith Joti
Detnister
Duane ‘Baten Efikofer
Bug
Talley County Education Board Announces Bids on School Dwellings
The Talley County Board of Education in Iowa invites bids for two school owned dwellings located in Elgin and Wadena. Bids must be submitted by noon May 17 1965 to Gladys Hanson Secretary and are subject to acceptance or rejection by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board At Education of the Talley, Colmemynity Sebel
Ict
Iowa
Elgin
Wadena
Farane
Hoe High
Clermont
Gladys Hanson
Ane Genet Search Teareee
Slste
Local Dinner Guests Include Pritchard and Leuchtenmacher
In Elgin area reports Roscoe Pritchard of Arlington and Ed Fehlhafer family from Bast, Moline were dinner guests Tuesday of Mr and Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher. Richard Frieden family and Mr and Mrs James Prenne also attended. Nearby Mrs Bochupbach and the Wm Schupbach family from Hiawatha shared Sunday dinner at the Ray Weithorn home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Pritchard
Arlington
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Ed Fehlhafer
Bast
Moline
Richard Frieden Famden
James Prenne
Bochupbach
Wm. Schupbach
Hiawatha
Ray Weithorn
Community Dinner Guest Listings Across Multiple Families
A long list of Sunday and weekend gatherings shows numerous families visiting relatives and hosting meals in Postville, Cedar Rapids, Osage, Cresco, New Hampton, and nearby towns. Guests include the Staake, Larson, Lehman, Reimer, Schaer, Streit, Dummermuth, Martie, Butter, Nutting, Habeger, Butikofer, Duff, Schupbach, Gage, Lortsgaard, Shaffer, and Samek families among others with varied relatives and friends attending dinners and weekend stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Olson
Roger Staake
Lester Staake
Lowell
Marvin Staake
Orlan Reimer
Randa
James
John
Russell Larson
Mary Beth
Diane
Kathy
Pam
Philman Larson
Glen Larson
Ronnie Larson
Duane Larson
Brian
Marvin Schroeder
Postville
Sherry
Butikofer
Walter Lehman
Otis Vegin
Cedar Rapids
Randolph Reierson
John Schaer
A. B. Jacob
Leon Jacob
Archie Schroeder
Ken
Alvin Stewart
Oran Nutting
Helen Christen
Ida Christen
Bob Duff
Jim Duff
Volga
Louis Butikofer
Herman Schupbach
James Schlee
Lea Gage Laverne
Evansdale
Schup
Portrait of Your Child Opportunity Print Ads
An offer invites parents to have a likeness of their child or children captured at the present stage for future enjoyment. Free print opportunity with no charge, appointments via Mrs. Lyle Olson in Cler Mont or Mrs. Dale Seitz in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lermont
Ildren
Lyle Olson
Cler Mont
Dale Seitz
Elgin
Circle Nova Of The W S C S Met Circle Nova Meeting
Circle Nova of the W S C S met at Mrs Vergl in on April 15 with co hostesses Mrs Allen Habergers. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mrs Celia Thoman with Elm en reading the Bible. Lee Roy Collins and Martin Wenger assisted in presenting the open discussion. Fourteen members answered roll call. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. A short business session followed and the meeting adjourned with a closing prayer. Lunch was served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Nova
Verglin
Allen Habegergs
Celia Thoman
Elmen
Lee Roy ‘Collins
Martin Wenger
Library Week Proclaimed by Elgin Clermont Wadena Libraries
Elgin Clermont and Wadena Public libraries plan National Library Week from April 25 to May 1. Librarians Mrs. Blockhus Mrs. Shipton and Mrs. Knox say libraries nationwide join in highlighting year round use and support for public library resources. Parents teachers students and all interested are invited to visit. Your Future Read is the week’s theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Wadena
Kenneth Blockhus
Lenora Shipton
Lealen Knox
Friendship Birthday Club Meeting at Mrs Lehman Home
The Friendship Birthday Club met at the home of Mrs Bertha Lehman on Thursday afternoon. Present were Mrs Leon Shep ard, Mrs Ed Boleyn, Mrs Grace Evans, Mrs George Vaughn, Mrs Louis Biteater, Mrs Ida Pulfer, Mrs Ida Cummings, Mrs Anne Howard, Mrs Metta Krueger, Mrs C J Fjelstul and Clara Muehlethaler. Guests included Mrs Anna Schupbach and Mrs Lena Wengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Birthday Club
Bertha Lehman
Leon Shepard
Ed Boleyn
Grace Evans
George Vaughn
Louis Biteater
Ida Pulfer
Ida Cummings
Anne Howard
Metta Krueger
C. J. Fjelstul
Clara Muehlethaler
Anna Schupbach
Lena Wenger
Progress Club Held Meeting in April at Blockhus Home
The Figin Progress Club met Monday evening, April 12 at Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus’s home with Gladys Feiler as co-hostess. The program on Civil Rights was given by Mrs. Dean DeSart and Mrs. Lawrence Muehlethaler. Mrs. George Breitkreuz delivered East er meditation. Officers for the coming year were named as Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen, President, Mrs. Arthur Lantz, Vice President, Mrs. Lawrence Knudtson, Secretary, and Gladys Feller, Treasurer. Seventeen members attended with one guest, Mrs. eer Amundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figin Progress Club
Kenneth Blockhus
Gladys Feiler
Dean DeSart
Lawrence Muehlethaler
George Breitkreuz
Paul Zurbriggen
Arthur Lantz
Lawrence Knudtson
Gladys Feller
Fayette County Receives Tax Payment From Bell Telephone
Fayette County reports a check from Northwest Bell Telephone Company for the first half property tax. The year total reaches 74,462.48, up 89.61 percent from 1959, with Northwest Bell set to pay over 6.7 million in state taxes this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Sorgouce
Te| Northwestert
Link
le Feilange
Ayette
Northwestern Bell
Contour Planting urged for Sloped Row Crops
Charles Ballantyne a soil conservationist at Tews State University urges contour planting of all row crops on slopes over 2 percent to protect fields. Lines can be laid while soil is wet, ensuring timely planting once field work starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ballantyne
Tews State University
ALCW Meeting Held April 15th in Elgin
An ALCW gathering in Elgin occurred April 15 with fellowship at the hall. The program featured The Fount of Light by qreuvaris, readings by Mrs. Russel Wen ger, piano by Mrs. Don Sutter, solos by Mrs. Fred Butikofer, devotions from Matthew, a lesson Misdirected Love by Mrs. Russell Wen ger, closing hymn More Love To Thee O Christ, and a meditation by Mrs. Davy Leon net. An April birthday offering was collected by Mrs. Francis Butikofer, Mrs. Don Sutter, and Mrs. Robert Chapman, with ushers Mrs. Ivan Torkelson and Mrs. Allan Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran
Qreuvaris
Don Sutter
Matthew
Russell Wenger
Christ
Davy
Leonnet
Francis Butikofer
Robert Chapman
Ivan Torkelson
Allan Anderson
Pers
Presen
Moore's Entertain At Rehearsal Dinner
Mr and Mrs W Moore hosted a rehearsal dinner Sunday night for Vicky Habeger and Melvin Moore. Twenty four guests enjoyed a three course meal with a white bells and orchids centerpiece. Attendees included Rev and Mrs George Breisskreuz Abe Habeger Paul Zurbriggen Paul Butikofer Henry Wellerson Tony Habeger David Solheim Alyce Oelberg Vera Coffin Terry Habeger Merlin Butikofer Ruth Schupbach Ruth Butikofer Louise Butikofer Melissa Moore and Karla Moore assisted with service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Moore
Vicky Habeger
Melvin Moore
George Breisskreuz
Abe Habeger
Paul Zurbriggen
Paul Butikofer
Henry Wellerson
Tony Habeger
David Solheim
Alyce Oelberg
Vera Coffin
Terry Habeger
Merlin Butikofer
Ruth Schupbach
Ruth Butikofer
Louise Butikofer
Melissa Moore
Marion
Karla Moore
Otter Creek Trout Fishing Starts Strong On Boleyn Catches
Reported by ECHO. Otter Creek trout fishing opens with Raymond Boleyn landing a 21 inch trout while his son Lee caught a 23 and a quarter inch fish. A third trout measuring 24 inches was taken by an out of town angler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
ECHO
Otter Creek
Raymond Boleyn
Lee
Jr MYF Skating Party at Ossian Rink
The Jr MYF will host a skating party at the Ossian rink on April 29 at 7 30 pm. All junior high youths of the Elgin churches are invited. Admission is 50e plus 25e for skates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. Myf
Ossian Rink
Jr. High
Elgin Churches
Annette Meyer Makes Honor List at American Institute of Business
Annette Meyer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Melbert Meyer, earned a 4.00 GPA on the winter quarter dean’s list at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. She is one of 79 students to achieve this scholastic honor while enrolled in the stenographic course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Meyer
American
Institute of Business
Dee Moines
Annette
Melbert Meyer
Fayette County Extension Service Calendar of Events
Fayette County Extension Service calendar lists meetings and activities across the week. It notes a 4-H meeting on Monday at the Extension Office and a council meeting at 8 00 pm with the Beaverettes 4-H sub meeting at 7 30 pm at the Extension Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Extension Service
Lan
NRG
Ee Ee
Enon
Beaverettes
Extension
4-H Project Pigs Should Be Marketed At Weight
4 H project pigs should be marketed when they weigh 210 to 220 pounds. D Whitaker extension swine specialist at Iowa State University advises 4 H members to plan marketing on time. Focus on steady gains and proper scheduling to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Whitaker
Iowa State University
Fajr
Mlyria Farm Bureau Home Makers Meet
The Mlyria Farm Bureau Home Makers met at the Orran Bane home on April 16 with 12 members present. Activities included devotions by Mrs Ed Gernand, roll call about an Iowa place, secretary and board reports, planning for a county home party, a $20 library donation, a lesson on glass wall plaques by Mrs Wm Probert, a closing song, and lunch. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21 at Mrs Arthur Tellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyria Farm Bureau
Orran Bane
Ed Gernand
Iowa
Myrten Strong
Fayette
Wadena
Wm. Probert
Arthur Tellings
Upper Elgin To Hold Rummage Sale
Upper Elgin residents sponsor a rummage sale this Saturday April 24 at the Dale Seitz garage across from Halversons Store. Proceeds aid park improvements such as trees picnic tables swings in the upper town. Free coffee and cookies during the day. Sale starts 10:00 a.m. runs to 6:00 p.m. Donations of clothing toys knick knacks furniture are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Elgin
Dale Seitz
Halversons
Attend Barbers Association Meeting Follows Local Elections
Carlton and Allen Krueger attended a barber association meeting in New Hampton Monday evening. Carlton was elected delegate to the state barber convention in Muscatine on May 16 and 17. Mrs. Anna Schupbach visited the Ray Weithorn and Herman Schupbach homes during Easter week in Monona and Postville, while guests at the John Grimm home included several relatives from Grand Rapids, Chicago, Lansing, Rock Island, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton
Allen Krueger
New Hampton
Barber Association
Muscatine
Anna Schupbach
Ray Weithorn
Monona
Herman Schupbach
Postville
John Grimm
R. H. Mason
Bobby
Julie
Grand Rapids
Mich
Harry Anderson
Eric
Chicago
Lloyd Capper
Vikki
Jack
Sue
Betsy
Lansing
Russ Chamers
Rusty
Juli
Lisa
Rock Island, Il
Lawrence Grimm
State Sets May 1 Deadline for Farm Pond Stocking Agreements
The State Conservation Commission announced a May 1 postmark deadline for receipt of approved farm pond cooperative agreements. Ponds must be at least half an acre, fenced against livestock, eight feet deep at spillway, have a proper spillway, and contain no fish species. Ponds meeting the criteria will be stocked with 200 largemouth bass fry per acre in late spring, with bluegill stocking subject to district supervisor approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Pond Cooperative Ag
State Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Ste Commission
Commission
Illyria Livestock 4-H Club Meeting Held
The Illyria Livestock 4-H Club met at Robert Shaffer’s home with President Louis Christen calling the meeting to order. Secretary and treasurer reports were presented, project enrollment forms were distributed, and a club tour committee was named. Bob Strong demonstrated "How to Shine Shoes" and Marilyn Miles gave an illustrated talk on "How to Care for Clothes" as roll call asked how to improve personality. lunch was served by Mrs. Fore Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Livestock
Robert Shaffer
Louis Christen
Whitee
Bob Strong
Marilyn Miles
Fore Test Shaffer
Valley High Elects Student Council Officers
Under a new amendment, Valley High elected officers on April 19 for the 1965 66 school year. Don Torsen is the president, Inga Hanson the vice president, and Gail Kleppe is secretary treasurer. Remaining council members will be elected April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High Student Council
Don Torsen
Inga Hanson
Gail Kleppe
Osle Weston announces Ardith Elaine Weston engaged to Gerald L Olson
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Osle Weston of Elgin announces the engagement of their daughter Ardith Elaine Weston to Gerald Lee Olson son of Mr and Mrs Glen L Olson of Elkader. Mr Olson works at Elshimer s Meat Products in West Union. Ardith is a 1965 Valley High School senior. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osle Weston
Elgin
Ardith Elaine
Gerald Lee Olson
Glen L. Olson
Elkader
Olson
Elsheimer's
West Union
Miss Weston
Valley High School
Birthday Gathering at Ida Pufer Home
Monday afternoon a birthday gathering was held at Mrs. Ida Pufer's home with attendees including Mrs. Louis Butika fer, Mrs. Bertha Lehman, Mrs. Leon Shepard, Mrs. Grace Evans, Mrs. George Vaughn, Mrs. Anne Howard, Mrs. Ida Cummings, Clara Muehlethaler, Mrs. Ed Boleyn, and Metta Krueger. A nonattendee contributor was C. T. Fuelstul. Birth announcement: Eldon Shaw and Dorothy Meisner Shaw welcome a daughter Lori Lynn born April 19 at Manchester hospital weighing 7 lbs 5 oz. Grandparents: Lloyd Shaw, Harold Meisner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Shaw
Manchester
Lori Lynn
Manchester Hospital
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WillHold
Rev. Carroll
G. L. Loftsgard
Oelwein Hospital
Aiton
Crandall
Lilie Goltn
Bill Probert
Floyd Patterson
Sniffin
Harlan
Owas
Thomas Snith
Roy Fenner
Bryan, Ohio
A Renner
Floyd, Jr
Prairie du Chien
Wisc
Pearl Johnson
Little Eight Card Club
Struss
Johnnie Erickson
Charles Gehring
Roger Erickson
Jim Shea
Tillie Sistka
Wm. Shea
Carl Gonzales
Tony
Robert Ernst
Robert Kling
Man Home
Thad Walters
Francis
Kansas City
Kans
Loretta Mattocks
Clinton
Lynn Rathbun
Richard Aeschliman
Harold Kinkade
Waterloo
Earl Livingston
Everett McTaggart
Strawberry Point
Frederick Humphry
Edwin Humphry
E.n.i
Byran Murray
Terrie
Great Lakes
Madge Murray
Forrest Peterman
Pat Doacy
Sherril Aeschliman
Emmet Rathbun
Minnie Thyer
Keiennings
Wilder Mattocks
Pat Olson
Burton McLaughlin
Monticello
Binly
Ella Voshell
Jim Thyer
Larry Evans
Victor Morse
Cadar Rapids
Albert Morse
Arthur Morse
Charles
Eldon Keily
Loftsgards
W. S.C. S. Met
Progress Club
Paxette Co
Chick
Bell Telephone
Russel
Friederich
Fred Butikoer
Moore’s
Meyer
Mlyria Farm Bureau Home Makers
Barbers’ Assn
Illyria Livestock
Ida Pufer
Louis Butikafer
C. T. Fuelstul
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