Wadena News Events Include Presbyterial Near Cedar Rapids
Wadena News notes a 7 Spring Presbyterial to be held in Cedar Rapids with attendees from the area. Mrs. J. Wettlewood to host. Mary Beth Shaw, Christian Education secretary, sends letters. Alumni banquet discussed with a menu. program led by Mrs. James Probresented and others assisted. School news covers poetry, birthdays, recess frogs, and spring mood as students return.
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Cedar Rapids
J. A 'Wettlewood
Fey
Milo Oldfather
Christian Education
Mary ‘Beth Shaw
James Pro
Follett Named to Fayette Re Board of Review Vacancy
Follett of Fleaswart alley township was named by the Fayette Re Board of Review to fill a vacancy caused by the death of John The county conference board. The appointment was made on Tuesday. Follett should make an excellent board member as he has remet extensively and.
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Follett
Fleaswart Alley
Fayette Re
John
County Conference Board
Elgin Drawings Time Change Aids Rural Farmers
The Elgin drawing committee announced a time change for weekly drawings to 5:53 pm and 7:00 pm on Tuesdays to aid rural residents who prefer later hours for farm chores.
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Elgin
Essay Contest Winners Honored for Medical Care Essay
Charlotte Martin of Northth School West United wins first prize of 100 dollars for an essay on The Advantages of Private Medical Care. Carol Swenson earned second prize. three winners are named with national contest offering 1000 dollars first prize 500 second prize and multiple 100 and 75 dollar awards.
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Charlotte Martin
Northth School
West United
Tnd
Carol Swenson
Ilies
Rules of Weekly Drawing For Participant Eligibility
Since the start of the weekly drawing a question arises about eligibility. Participants must match a number displayed in stores. Only one entry per family allowed. duplicate or third party copies render ineligible. Prizes must be claimed within two minutes after each drawing.
Trailer Home Destroyed in Tornado Hit at Marion
A tornado struck the Duene Caspers home area near Monticello destroying the new trailer home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lehman in Marion on Sunday morning. Walter Lehman and Patti left for Marion after being notified. their first trailer had burned six weeks earlier.
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Eugene Lehman
Marion
Duene Caspers
Monticello
Walter Lehman
Patti
Will Observe Anniversary With Family and Friends
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate an anniversary for Mrs Reuven Reuben Hackmann on Sunday the 30th at 2 pm at the Elgin Waldo Bie & proj venue.
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Silver Wee
Reuven Reuben Hackmann
Elgin “Wal Bie
Eastern Star Bake Sale at Town Hall
The Eastern Star plans a bake sale at town hall in Sa Jay on April 29 at 1 30 pm. Members will provide food items for the sale.
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Eastern Stars
Sa Jay
Arlington-Oelwein School Merger Tabled by County Board
A Thursday meeting at the Arlington gym showed strong support for merging Arlington and Oelwein schools. The committee cited Oelwein’s large building and curriculum, with 225 high school students and 107 courses, and a proposed 99 to 62 vote favoring the plan. The Fayette and Clinton county bounds would govern the education area, with follow-up meetings planned.
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Arlington Gym
Ervin Barrack
LeRoy Newton
Max Jennings
John Smith
Robert Bassett
Ragan
Arnold Riueber
Homer Chapman
Supt
D. M. Coffman
Oelwein
Valley High
Arlington
Fayette & Cmyton
Civil Defense Practice Alert This Week Details Roles
Civil Defense organization outlines committee roles for a practice alert this week. Names listed include Mrs. John Grimm, Mrs. Virgil Toreon, Mrs. Gordon Pollock, Mrs. Glen Yearous, Speaker Reynold Strong, Bert Rothlisberger, and others handling play, tickets, selling, and advertising tasks with numerous volunteers.
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Civil Defense Organization
John Grimm
Virgil Toreon
Gordon Pollock
Glen Yearous
Reynold Strong
Bert Rothlisberger
Melbart Meyer
Floyd Frieden
Joe Dinner
Carol Wilson
Carroll Kii Pee Gweng
Mee Kecneth
Cleve Bennett
Id Strom
Is — Glen Year
Howard Shriffer
Ster
Ace Taian
Joh Ty
Ever
Yearous
Carroll Klingman
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Emmett T
Duane Strong
Joe Ogle
Milo Frieden
Bill Dennler
Orran Bane
Alton Medberry
Ralph Shaffer
Thomas Pollock
Carolinson
Thomas Foxwell
Howard Shat
Serome Yearens
Will Chrixter
Wn Advertising
Donald Caspers
Gene Wenger
Harry Butikoter
Bill Bennett
Eugene,Medberry
Art Strong
Mabel King
Ruth Rothilsberger
Mexicans Arrived Last Thursday Group of 14 migrants arrive seeking asparagus work
A group of 14 Mexicans arrived last Thursday, including 10 able to work in asparagus fields and four children. They traveled in one station wagon. No start date for the harvest is set. warmer weather is needed for the crop.
Lauers to Move Here Thursday
Mr and Mrs Clair Lauer and their two sons Dennis and David plan to move Thursday from Cedar Rapids to the apartment above their tavern in the Wenger building. Mrs Lauer’s parents Mr and Mrs George Schultz will help out for a time. Mr Lauer has worked six years at Wilson Packing.
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Clair Lauer
Dennis
David
Cedar Rapids
Wenger
George Schultz
West Union Courthouse to host security district officer sessions
A representative from the Bédiat Security Administration District office in Waterloo will hold sessions at the West Union Court House on May 2 9 18 23 and 31 from 10 am to 12 noon to assist residents with security district matters.
Repeat 1960 Dust Control Program details
The county bears the cost of application. One ton of calcium chloride is applied in two courses at a total of $50 to the homeowner. Additional coverage costs 10 cents per linear foot. An application must be made by May 25. Forms are available from the Board of Supervisors or the County Engineer’s office.
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Board of Supervisors
Lightning Strikes Cause Widespread Property Damage
A severe lightning event damaged multiple homes including the Jenkins residence where a large chunk struck the house and kitchen dishes fell. Nearby, Jacob Hooveman suffered shattered windows, the Schmid home had broken windows, and the Mauser residence across the street showed sparks and damage. Barney Larson’s brick home 75 feet away sustained minor damage with cracks in sidewalls and basement termination.
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Jenkins
Jacob Hooveman
Schmid
Barney Larson
Mulford Building Re-Sided With Gray Asbestos Siding
C. J. Mulford has re sided his business building and apartment using gray asbestos siding with a hint of white. The improvement enhances the property's appearance and value.
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C. J. Mulford
Red Cross Leptin Swim Classes Begin June Five
The Red Cross Leptin to Swim program will be offered at Upper Iowa University this summer with no fee beyond transportation. The North Fayette County chapter bears the cost. Children eight years old and up may join. Two three-week sessions run daily swims. Session one starts June 5 and session two June 26. Participants come from Fayette Clermont Elgin West Union Hawkeye Alpha and Waucoma areas.
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Upper Iowa University
North Fayette County
American Red Cross
Fayette
Clermont
Elgin
West Union
Hawkeye
Alpha
Waucoma Arena
Lamborn to join Scholastic Group at Iowa University
Invitations list 64 women and 38 men at The State University of Iowa for Alpha Lambda Delta after two semesters of work. Recipients compiled outstanding scholastic records and were invited to join the freshman honor society.
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Jaws City
State University of Iowa
S Ceeds
Alpha Lambda Delta
Civil Defense RACES Drill Aims Life Saving Communications
Amateur radio operators in Clermont and surrounding areas join the RACES plan accepted by State Civil Defense. An OPAL-61 test week includes CST messages to police and fire services, with a broadcast warning to listen on 1240 kHz Friday April 28. The piece urges readiness, training, and use of Civil Defense networks to protect communities in emergencies.
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Tte County
John Kronkékken
Clermont
Dean R. de Sart
Elgin
RACES
Races Star
MARS
la Fayette County
Oelwein
Maynard
Civil Defense
OCDM
Denver
Colo
Red Cross
Police
Fire Dept
OCOM
Conelrad
Gail Joseph Killed In Car Accident
Gail Joseph, a 17 year old high school senior and granddaughter of Mrs Marie Joseph of Chicago, died in a three car crash near Prairie du Chien while traveling to visit family. Five other teenagers were injured in the collision.
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Gail Joseph
Gail Jospeh
Marie Joseph
Chicago
Acci- Prairie du Chien
Vfor
Bie Funnel
Ber
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