Illyria Community Day Set for June Twenty Fifth
Illyria Community Day plans announced list committees and leaders for General Speaker Dinner and Supper duties. Organizers include Mrs Joe Ogle Mrs Roy Halverson Mrs Dennett Mrs Thomas Ogle and Mrs Eugene Medberry with Carl Gehring Jay Manga and others coordinating programs tickets and parking.
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Joe ‘Ogle
Roy
Halverson
Dennett
Thomas Ogle
Eugene Medberry
Carl Gehring
Jay Manga
Medbers Play TV
John Grimm
Lyle Medberry
David Frieden
Harry Felter
Virgil Miles
Arthur’ Chapman
Myrten Strong
Clara Shaffer
Kenneth Strong
Carroll Klingman
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Paul Smith
Will Christen
Orran Bane
Forrest
Shaffer
LeRoy Roth- Hsberger
Kenneth Medberry
Alton Medberry
Oran Bane
Thomas Pol- Melbert Meyer
Mrs Frieden
Carol Wilson
Thomas Foxwell
Art Strong
Bill Dennis Virgil
Torson
Glen Yearous
Howard Medberry
Ibert Meyer
Reynold Strong
Thomas Pol- Sell
Ben Dennler
Harold Strong
Floyd Frieden
Joe Ogle
Emmett Light
Milo Frieden
Duang Strong
Erren Strong
Anneth ‘Strong
Harry Butikiofer
Harry’ Felier
Arthur Chayamah
Sbertingman
Rothlisberger
John Christen
Randy Miles
Robert Rothlisberger
Merlin Butikofer
Allan Foxwell
Chuck Frieden
Otis Rothlisberger
Turkeys Sighted in Northeast Iowa Survey
Seventy seven wild turkeys were observed in a survey of northeast Iowa populations conducted by biologists with the State Conservation Commission. The count may underrepresent the total birds, as snowless winters and difficult terrain hinder complete tallies. The birds, released from Texas in 1960, remain wary and rely on acorns. food patches show limited use near the Yellow River Forest.
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Towa
Elgin Council OKs Daylight Saving Time
Elgin town council voted in favor of Daylight Saving Time. The measure sets clocks forward in spring and back in fall, with daylight hours adjusted from the second week of May to early October.
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Elgin
Elgin Fire Truck Responds to Tractor Blaze at Leuenberger Farm
Elgin's new fire truck made its first run on Wednesday morning April 15. The Elgin Fire Department answered a call to the Harold Leuenberger farm southwest of Elgin where a tractor was on fire. The Wadena fire department assisted and brought the blaze under control.
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Elgin
Elgin Fire Department
Harold Luenberger
Wadena
Meeting of ASCW in Decoreh Delays at Hospital
An ASCW meeting set for Monday remains in Central Standard Time as Mrs. Marvin Staake is admitted to Postville hospital Sunday.
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ASCW
Decoreh
Central Central Standard
Marvin Staake
Postville Hospital
Women's Guild meets at Presbyterian Church in Wadena
The Wadena News reports the Presbyterian Church Women’s Guild met in the church parlor on Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs Lyle Patterson and Mrs Robert Bonder. Eighteen members attended with two guests and two children. Plans included attending the May 6 West Union meeting, a cancer film April 27 at Peer Hall with lunch, and a cleanup date April 22 for Presbyterial in Dubuque on April 17. The program featured “Pictures of the People of God” led by Mrs Mabel Johnson and others. songs followed. Several local social notes include guests, birthdays, a Births party for Kelly Jo Ley, and Boys State selection for Dennis Bond.
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Women’s Guild
Presbyterian
Lyle Patterson
Robert, Bonder
Re Porach
Laura
Hazel
West Union
Peer Hall
Dubuque
Wpperars
Mabel Johnson
Wa Frey
Win
Probert Magey
Winnie Murray
Jim Probert
Jesus Loves
Pat Or West
Darryl Fox
Gene Aylsworth
Knedid van Bledjourn
Dean Jennings
Kei Eatot
al Air
Forte
Des
Exxas
Déan
Clermont
Ralph Schuety
John
James Cox
Alan
Fayette
Madge Murray
Johnnie Erickson
Cheryl Peterman
Robert Chapman
The
Legion
Dennis Bond
Merl Bond
Boys State
Des Moines
Frank Thyer
Randalia
Jim Thyer
Darryl
Rubens
Ella Vashell
Walter Nash
Lake Wilson
Minn
McKinley Gage
Paul
Ge Crandall
Randy
Steven
Dunner Cranal
GW. Alderson
Mary Lynn
Wadena Turkey Supper Planned for May 7
Preparations are underway in Wadent for their famous turkey, with the date May 7 set and past performances not indicating a decline in quality. A delicious turkey dinner is anticipated again.
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Wadena
Turkey
Change of Address Engman Pair in Littleton
Dr and Mrs L T Engman announce a change of address to 3152 East Weaver Ave Littleton under Cole Want Ads Get Results.
Cancer Society To Distribute Leaflet
The American Cancer Society conducts its annual educational Crusade in Fayette County with leaflets to all homes. The message urges reading and following the leaflet to prevent cancer, noting only one of three cases is saved now and promising two possible lives per household. Local leaders include Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Kerr Postville, Mrs. Spies West Union, Mrs. Frederick Jr., Mrs. Wolf Elgin, Rev. Currier Clermont, and Mrs. Woodson Eldorado.
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Fayette County
American Cancer ‘Society
Nelson
Keith
Kerr
Postville
Elmer Spies
West Union
Jacob Frederick, Jr
Henry’ Wolf
Elgin
Thomas Currier
Clermont
Dave Woodson
Eldorado
National Library Week Observed at Public Library
National Library Week activities at the Public Library concluded Saturday with an open house. One hundred were served refreshments and received bookmarks commemorating the week. Over 200 books and magazines were checked out by library patrons during the week. Miss Ellen Flanagan and the second grade visited the library. A display urged people to come to the library rain or shine and was viewed at the PTA meeting. Housekeeping Camp of Needlecraft Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Byi ‘Ary
Ellen Flanagan
PTA
Guild
Susan Benson Receives Cap in Dental Hygiene
Susan Benson, daughter of the Ray Bensons, was among 34 first year students in the State University of Iowa College of Dentistry Department of Dental Hygiene who received their caps Tuesday evening. The 6 pm ceremony in the Iowa Memorial Union marked completion of pre clinical work with caps awarded by third year senior dental hygiene students.
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Susan Benson
Ray Bensons
Dept. of Dental Hygiene
State University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Iowa Memorial Union
May Meeting of the Evening Tabitha Held
The May gathering of the Evening Tabitha features hostess Marlene Durscher and devotions by Mrs Tony Habeger. Program led by Mrs Harry Johnson with missionary report by Mary Ann Schaer.
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Tabitha
Marlene Durscher
Tony Habeg
Mrs
Harry Johnson
Mary Ann Schaer
Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club Meeting
The Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club met April 6 at Carol Frieden’s home. Vera Coffin presided with 15 members present. A folder for library materials was discussed, a gift for Dorothy Shaw noted, and demonstrations on muffins and roasting meat were given. Talks on why eat meat and how to store meat were presented. Lunch was served by Mrs. DWayne Frieden.
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Marion
Busy Bees 4-H Club
Carol Frieden
Vera Coffin
Dorthy Shaw
Elsie Hanson
Audrey Pulfer
Janice Hanson
Dwayne Frieden
Illyria Livestock 4-H Meeting Notes With Soil Demo
The April Illyria Livestock 4-H Club met at Iva Feller’s home with 12 members. President Robert Rothlisberger opened at 7 46 PM. A soil sampling demonstration was prevented by Jon Feller. A tale pardoning was given by ego Rothlisberger. Feller ena and Mire, 1 Reynold oes.
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Ilyria Livestock 4-H Club
Iva Feller
Robert Rothlisberger
Jon Feller
Ego Rothlisberger
Feller Ena and
Mire
Reynold Oes
Attendance Expected at Auxiliaries Spring Conference
About 400 members of the American Legion and the American Auxiliary are expected to attend the annual spring conference of the 4th district at New Hampton on April 25. The 4th district includes 12 counties: Alamakee, Butler, Cerro Gorda, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Mitchell, Howard, Inneshiek, and Worth. Registration for the Legion begins at 9 am at the American Legion building and for the Auxiliary at 8:30 am in the New Hampton Community building.
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American ‘Legion
American On Auxiliary
New Hampton
Aflamakee
Bui Nm
Cerro Gorda
Methodist Circles Meet at Mrs H H Wolf Home
Mrs H H Wolf hosted Circle Nora in her home on Thursday afternoon April 16 with co host Mrs Mel Kohler. Sixteen members attended and guests included Mrs Earl Kiple Ellen Hunsberger Mrs Bess Stohr Mrs Nelie Reusser and Mrs Mollie Schneider. Mrs Clifton Wilson led the lesson on General Conference. Lunch was served by the hostesses at the close.
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H. H. Wolf
Nora
Mel Kohler
Earl Kiple
Ellen Hunsberger
Bess Stohr
Nelie Reusser
Mollie Schneider
Clifton Wilson
Churches and Schools Observe Daylight Saving Time
The Elgin and Highland Lutheran First Baptist St Pauls Methodist Clermont Methodist and Alyria Community Churches will schedule all services and activities on daylight saving time starting this Sunday April 26. Valley Community Schools will begin daylight saving time on Monday April 27.
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the Echo
Elgin and Highland Lutheran
First Baptist
St. Paul's Methodist
Clermont Methodist
Alyria
The
Valley Community
Iowa high school seniors named to SUI Merit Scholarship
About 200 Iowa high school seniors are named to receive the Merit Scholarship for Freshmen at the State University for 1964 65. Included is Glen Christen son of the Will Christens a Valley high school graduate. Scholars accepting the awards receive $100 to $340 toward tuition at SUI.
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Iowa
The
State University
Glen Christen
Will Christens
Valley High School
SUI
Elgin Business Men Vote on New Evening Hours
Elgin business leaders met Friday at the Coffee Cup Cafe to decide townwide hours. A straw poll chose Friday and Saturday evenings as open, with May 1 start, and Friday as the weekly drawing night.
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Elgin
Waneens
Engagement and forthcoming marriage announced in Waterloo
Mr and Mrs C N Ogle announce the engagement of their daughter Judy to William E Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Cleve Bennett of Elgin The couple plan to wed at the First Methodist Church of Waterloo on August 11 Judy is a sophomore at Coe College Cedar Rapids and William is engaged in farming
Lutheran Men To Meet May 3rd
The Decorah Conference Brotherhood Spring Rally will be held at East Clermont Lutheran Church on Sunday May 3. Pastor C Franke Brotherhood advisor will conduct a Bible Study on Signs of the End of the World. Local presidents must provide names for president and secretary to prepare a ballot for the November 1 meeting.
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Decorah Conference Brotherhood
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Tandard
C. Franke
Katschkowsky couple to mark 50th anniversary
Mr and Mrs Wm R Katschkowsky of Elkader invite relatives and friends to an open house at Peace United Church of Christ lower auditorium on Sunday April 26 in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary. Receiving hours are 2 to 4 p.m.
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Wm. R. Katschkowsky
Elkader
Peace United Church of Christ
Lower Auditorium
Three Claim Prizes Saturday Evening
Three persons claimed prizes Saturday evening at 8 30 p m Cliff Christ Archie Howard and Jorris Martin each won 5 dollars Winning numbers include 1073 991 846 1449 240 483 19 367 285 1849 316 922 1713 680 412 1672 532 1127 874 94 122 1234 746 1593 1263 641
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Cliff Christ
Archie Howard
Jorris Martin
P. J. Andersons Observe 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Anderson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday April 21 with guests dropping by to offer congrats. An evening picnic featured a three tier cake and gift corsages. Attending were Merlin Anderson family Elle Olson and Millard Olson families the Ralph Hanson family West Union Ivin Thompson Wadena Mervin Anderson and Louis Reierson.
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P. J. Anderson
Ralph Hanson
Merlin Anderson
Elle Olson
Millard Olson
Elkader
Famly
West Union
Ivin Thompson
Wadena
Mervin Anderson
Louis Reierson
Cancer film for women shown at American Legion building
An event for women features a cancer awareness film on Monday April 27 at 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion building with a doctor present to answer questions. Refreshments will be served.
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American ‘Legion
FFA Convention Held at Des Moines
The Iowa Future Farmers of America State Convention met in Des Moines April 18 to elect officers and conduct FFA business. Valley High sent delegates Harlan Bilden and Lee Voshell with Gordon Mathys as alternate, plus advisors and members including Ross James and Dean Hilger son who earned the Iowa Farmer degree. The event occurred at the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium with a Thursday session, a parade, and adjournment on Saturday. Valley High showcased a parade float marking the chapter's 10th anniversary.
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Iowa Future Farmers of America
Des Moines
FFA
Iowa Farmer
Valley High
Harlan Bilden
Lee Voshell
Gordon Mathys
Valley
Ross James
Instruction and Inspection Held by Elgin Eastern Star
Elgin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a school of instruction on Saturday afternoon April 18 with District Instructor Mrs. Victor Walter in charge. An evening inspection followed at 8:00 pm directed by Worthy Matron Width Bkiron and officers. Guests from multiple towns attended and two new members were initiated, followed by a social and refreshments.
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Elgin
Order of the Eastern Star
Victor Walter
Jack
A. J. Schuchman
Grand Electa
Strawberry Point
M. O. Dosland
New Hampton
Fern Sharp
Grand Sentinel
Elkader
Raymond Goodell
Oelwein
Harold Griffith
Floyd Gilley
Maynard
A. G. van Nordstrand
West Union
Charles McQueen
Oclwein
Neil Bravener
Fredericksburg
Postville
Allen Habeger
Peter M. Luchsinger
Rev Theo Dons dies at 77 in Sterling Kansas
The Rev Theo Dons of Sterling Kansas died Wednesday April 8 at age 77. Survived by his widow Anna Muehlethaler and two daughters and one son, the funeral was held in Ellinwood on April 11 with burial in Sterling. Attending from here were Mr and Mrs Fred Muehlethaler, brother of Mrs Dons.
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Theo, Dons
Sterling
Kans
Anna Muehlethaler
Ellinwood
Fred Muehlethaler
Dons
Post Office Stays on Standard Time Say Officials
Postmaster Henry McMillan announced on Wednesday that the local post office will remain on Standard time, keeping current scheduling and operating hours unchanged.
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Henry McMillan
Olson couple heads to summer residence in Nevis
Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Olson departed last week for their summer home at Nevis Rt. I Nevis. They can be reached at Park Rapids 732-3024 and plan to return to Elgin in October.
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Henry T. Olson
Nevis
Rt. I. Nevis
Park Rapids
Elgin
Elgin Community Club poster display extended to May 2
Posters entered in the Elgin Community Clubs contest go on display in Elgin stores and will remain through May 2. Eligible voters 18 and over can vote at each participating business by depositing the poster number in the ballot box. Awards include a grand prize savings bond and smaller prizes with judging by local clubs and organizations.
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Elgin Community Clubs
Elgin
Rand
Elgin Community Club
Women's Club
American Legion
Hilgerson Wins Iowa FFA Degree at Des Moines Conference
Dean Hilgerson son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hilgerson received the Iowa FFA Degree at the State Leadership Conference in Des Moines on April 17 The degree followed a 14 page application detailing his farming program FFA and school activities and reinvested earnings The Valley FFA chapter sent nine members including Gary Kittelson Charles Mancil Harlan Bilden Lee Voshell Wayne Anderson Mark Amundson Gordon Mathys and Jon Shaffer They were accompanied by Elmer Olson and Ross James plant advisor
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Dean Hilgerson
Clarence Hilgerson
FPA
Des Moines
FFA
State Office of Vocational Education
State Assn
Gary Kittelson
Charles Mancil
Harlan Bilden
Lee Voshell
Wayne Anderson
Mark Amundson
Gordon Mathys
Jon Shaffer
Deg Moines
Elmer Olson
Clermont
Ross James
Governor Hughes Proclaims County Government Week
Governor Harold Hughes proclaims April 1 to 26 as County Government Week in Iowa. The county home offers an open house April 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. for inspection. On April 24 county officers at the courthouse in West Union will welcome visitors and explain their duties and functions.
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Harold Hughes
Iowa
Court House
West Union
Ronald Loftsgards Hold 500 Party Hosts Dinner
Mr and Mrs Ronald Loftsgard hosted a 500 party at their home on Saturday evening. Guests included Roger Frieden Keith Johnson Robert Chapman Larry Butikofer and Dale Seitz. Prizes went to ladies high Mrs Larry Butikofer ladies sow Mrs Dale Seitz men's high Roger Frieden and traveling Mrs Larry Butikofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Loftsgard
Messrs and
Scouts Hike to See Beaver Dams on Creek
Den mothers Mrs. Wm Moore and Mrs Vernon Wedo led dens 1 and 3 on a Tuesday hike to view two beaver dams on a creek. Scouts Larry Wedo Terry Wedo Tom Zurbriggen Craig Boleyn Randy Clark Rogerum Dennis Lauer Mark McMillan and Kevin Moore joined the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moore
Vernon Wedo
Larry
Terry Wedo
Tom Zurbriggen
Craig Boleyn
Randy Clark
Ro~gerum
Dennis Lauer
Mark McMillan
Kevin Moore
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Illyria
Council
Leuenbergers
Wadena News
Cancer Society
National Library Week
Busy Bees
Methodist
Coffin
Klingman
Cirfie Ruth
Coffin Home
C. C. Christ
Rex Moulford
Walter Follett
Circle Ruth
Circle Ai 1
St Paul's Methodist, Church Hall
Louis Backeco Ti -Paredins
Clifford Edberry
Wm. Dummermuth
Arthur Lantz
John Wesley
Gladys Feller
W. Katschkowsky
Theo. Dons
Dean
Hilgerson
Hughes
Ronald Loftsgards
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