Eastern Star Holds School of Instruction
Eastern Star officers led a School of Instruction with Grand Matron and other dignitaries presiding. Members and guests, including Mrs. LaVerne Gremm and Mrs. Walt Fab, attended ceremonies, introductions, and a renewal of friendships, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
LaVerne Gremm
Bagerood
Levi Wine de Sheffield
Estarl Grand
Ami Mira
Ethel Krusman
Oelwein
Grand Esther Grand
He Winger
Ottumwa
Vir. Wessel
Chlesburgi
Harley
Seedo Iington
Keith Kohler
Elgin
John’ Halvorson
Clermont
Library fundraising drives for shelving and repairs
Local library renovation and shelving project rely on community donations. The town purchased a building now housing the library with many cash and in kind gifts from individuals and organizations. Donations cover shelving, fuel tank, clock, table, and furnace with brass plates to honor contributors. National Library Week urged reading. two Orwell books added. Altar Society sets May breakfast details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Whiter
Don Fauser
Elgin
Wim
Baumgartner
Oelwein
Ralph Fest
Francis Ittenbaugh
Dan Battis
Dave Halsam
Merl Bond
eGorge Orwell
Publishers Aid
Ob National Library Week
Telephone Rates Will Drop May 1
Reduced long distance rates within Iowa take effect Saturday May 1 as announced by R O Link Northwestern Bell Charger. Night rates apply 6 p m to 4 30 a m and all day Sunday. A three minute Iowa station call costs 64 cents or less all day Sunday and after 8 p m on other days. Evening rates run 6 to 8 p m weekdays and all day Saturday up to 6 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
R O. Link
Northwestern Bell
Illyria Clipperettes Meet With Talks and Tours
The Illyria Clipperettes met at Otis Torkelson home on April 12. Members shared club tour experiences at Taggarts and hobby interests. Howard presented treasury details and a contribution to LEYE. Two guests attended, Mrs Archie Howard and Mrs Mary E Lacock. Two talks were given Sally story by Jane Torkelson and Posture in housework by Janet Erickson. Demonstrations included Furniture Care by Jane Torkelson and Ranae Dummermuth. A bed making method by Ann Howard was demonstrated. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Clipperettes
Otis Torkelson
Loralee Wenger
Howard
Treasury
Le.y.e
Archie Howard
Mary E. Lacock
Fayette
Sally
Jane Torkelson
Janet Erickson
Ranae Dummermuth
Ann Howard
Cancer Drive Completes in Bem and Elgin Towns
Mrs. Kenton Kervoger serves as cancer drive chairman for Bem, leading Elgin and Bem residents in completing the annual fundraising push. Local volunteers report strong participation and community support across both towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Kervoger
Bem
4-H Club Meetings and Visits Across Week
Weekend schedule lists multiple 4-H clubs including Sounty Cousins Gunderson sisters and Maria Miles, with Monday meetings for Tigra Livestock and Panoainten clubs, Putnam Southern Starra 4-H events, and a Friday visit by Welshea Town State University to observe 4-H boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural
Enmelee
Sounty Cousins
Rmonus Club
Gunderson
Ma & Tigra Livestock
Maria Miles
Panoainten
Putnam Southern Stara
Patricia. Wessels
Welshea — Town State University Carr
Elgin Firemen Take First Aid Course
Elgin Volunteer Fire Dept members will complete a 16 hour Advanced Red Cross first aid course this month taught by Dale Kelley of Wes Union. The training covers burns bandaging splinting artificial respiration snake bites fractures and patient transport. The course supports periodic refreshers to keep Red Cross cards current and aims to provide temporary relief in emergencies until safe care arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Volunteer Fire Dept
Red Cross
Dale Kelly
Wes Union
Kelley
Elgin
Fire Dept
R. Curtis Gilson
Bob Moore
Francis Butikofer
Leslie Lembke
Final proposal delays in area vocational study group
In the study area 22 districts are involved awaiting final legislative action. The steering committee includes Decdrdty Carlson Ron Tevatie Riceville Snd County Supert of Chickasaw Payette counties and others with A Hendrickson secretary. The group notes that some study phases must wait for legislative passage and final proposals will impact communications with individual school districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mate
Carlson
Ron
Tevatie Ty Communit Iy
Riceville
R. Kueh
Starmont Community
Snd County
Hansen
Elgin Wodcoie 43 Well as Saturday evening for your shop ping
A fragmented retail notice from Elgin reports a Saturday evening window at Wodcoie 43 Well for shopping convenience. Details are incomplete but indicate a local business event or sale happening that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
St Pauls First Church Membership List Highlights
The document lists newly received members and confirmands for St Pauls First Church. Names include Clarence Fredrick Winkler and Danny Ray Kohls, with confirmations such as Janice Marie Hanson and Diane Lea Kohler, plus professions of faith for Max Medberry and Charles Wenger. Transfers include Wayne Flack and Lula Jenkins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's 1St Church
Clarence Friedrick Winkler
Dorothy Winkler
Clarence Winkler
Danny Ray Kohls
Charles Kohls
Janice Marie Hanson
Diane Lea Kohler
Dave Jean J Neon
Pamela KayayTa Jean An Defieen
Coffin
Lee Dennler
Suoeayee Kjosa
Anne Adair
Jeffrey Lynn McMillan
Businessmen and Employees Meeting at Legion Hall
All businessmen and employees, wives and principal guests are invited to attend a meeting at the Legion Hall Friday evening at 8 p.m. A film will be shown and Mr L A Sheets will be guest speaker. Sheets has conducted sales training clinics across the United States. An admission charge of 2 cents per person will be collected. The meeting aims to improve understanding between employers and employees and to bolster community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
L. A Sheets
Sheets
U. S
Emplo i. Gr
Open House at Elgin Library
The Elgin Library hosts an annual open house with library board members and staff offering Kool aid and cookies. Patrons meet the librarians, learn about donations and community support, and discover the library’s services for families on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ieek
Nominating Commission Sets May 8 for Judge Antes Succession
The Judicial Nominating Commission met in Decorah to pick two finalists to succeed Judge W. H. Antes, retiring July 1. May 8 marks the first formal session to select nominees for Governor Harold to choose from, with invitations extended to numerous local attorneys. Members include Judge B. G. Richter as chair and Fayette county reps Miles O'Brien Wayne Kemmerer and R. M. Westerfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judicial Nominating Commission
Decorah
W. H. Antes
West Union
Harold
Commpanion
Tom Lynch
Joe Keefe
George Laub
James Anderson
Cresco
Jack Degnan
Guttenberg
Harold Jack
Oelwein
B. G. Richter
Ory
Miles O’brien
Wayne Kemmerer
R. M. Westerfield
Fayette County
Methodist leaders attend Quadrantal Day in Des Moines
The Rev and Mrs Lee Roy Collins with Mr and Mrs John Tillotson and Mr and Mrs Edward Klingman traveled to Des Moines on Monday for the Methodist Quadrantal Day observance and the consecration service for the new Methodist headquarters building. Bishops Dwight E Lader Lloyd C Wiche F Gerald Ensley and James S Thomas spoke at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Roy Collins
John. Tillotson
Edward Klingman
Des Moines
Credit Conference to Be Held May 1
The Fayette County Farm Bureau sponsors a county wide Credit Conference at the Farm Bureau building on Saturday night May 1 at 8 o'clock. Gerald Sehmidt, a standout young farmer, presents the topic Challenge of Change. Benton Harrison, County Farm Bureau president, will give the opening remarks and moderate the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Gerald Sehmidt
Benton Harrison
Circle Rachael of W S C S Meeting
Circle Rachael met Thursday evening April 22 at the home of Mrs. Harry Cline. Eleven members attended and two guests were present. Mrs. Robert Falb presented the program As thy Days. A short business meeting was held and the meeting adjourned. The hostess served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Rachael
Harry Cline
Robert Falb
Reuben Schupbach Hospitalized at Postville 48
Reuben Schupbach has been a medical patient hospitalized since Monday at Postville 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Schupbach
Postville
Circle Ruth Met At Mulford Home
Mrs Rex Mulford hosted Circle of the WSCS Thursday afternoon April 15 with sixteen members and one guest Inez Shaffer present. Ruth led the Bible verse roll call on hope and Mrs Agnes Gilson presented the lesson Spiritual Discipline and The Life Within.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Mulford
Ruth
WSCS
Clifton Wilson
Inez Shaffer
Agnes Gilson
Wadena Turkey Supper May 6
The Wadena Legion and Auxiliary announce their next turkey supper on Thursday May 8 serving from 5 p.m. until finished. Tickets are available in advance or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Legion and Auxiliary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Altar Society
St. Joseph’s
Valley School
R. Dennis Butikofer
Bob Barker
Earl Lembke
Dale Kelley
Antes
W.S.C.S
Margier
Dolphia Bil
Jeanette Anderson
Pee Bilden
Anderson
Ing
Irene Kiple
Sharif Ogre
Ellen_ Flanagan
Helen Zur
Ella Dummermuth
Eva Reeder
Myrna Moore
Jeanne Corkery
Moore
Wadena
Joanna Vontalge
Anella Crandall
Alice Sears
Cecil Flanagen
Merion Oelberg
Brade
Florence Jenne
Wallace Mayhigh
Wvil
Elane
Clerrhont
Sear
Od Ponen
Se" Polk
Corrine Rypestol
Delmer Kingery
Jerry Backer
Elma Christen
Edith Larson
Gelor Mack
Marian Putz
Mulford
Turkey
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