Salute to Donna Jean Robinson and student life notes
This week the staff salutes Donna Jean Robinson, a junior, for extra curricular activities. Born December 28, 1935, she has lived across multiple cities due to her Navy father. She plays basketball forward, sings in choruses, is active in MYF, plans to study engineering at Iowa State University, and recalls the benefit concert money moment fondly. The issue also details class news across senior to eighth grades, highlighting studies in transportation, law, biology, English poetry, world history, and upcoming activities like the seniors’ banquet and newspaper typing practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Jean Robinson
Hazelton
Donna
Oran
Concord
Mass
San Francisco
Calif
Cedar Falls
Inglewood
New Orleans
Elgin
Rohie
MYF
Methodist
Dhort
Robie
The
State University of Iowa
George Gordon
Lord Byron
Notice of Incorporation for Elgin Canning Company
Fayette County Iowa notices reincorporates Elgin Canning Company at Elgin Fayette County Iowa authorized to engage in canning vegetables fruits and related activities including real estate and machinery. Capital stock fixed at 40000 shares 100 each non assessable with 20 year term from April 3 1953 board of directors 3 to 5 members annual election second Tuesday of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Elgin Canning Company
Elgin
Iowa
State of
Elgin Iowa Officers See Change in Local Company
A piece from Elgin describes officers and directors for the company through January 1954 with Ernest Schori as President, Karl Miller as Vice-President, Albert Schori as Secretary-Treasurer, and George B. Woodard as Director. It states stockholders’ private property shall not be liable for corporate debts and is signed by Ernest Schori and Albert Schori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Schori
Elgin
Iowa
Karl Miller
Albert Schori
George B. Woodard
West Union
Fayette County Special Election on County Home Bonds
Notice of a June 2 1953 Fayette County Iowa special election to decide on completing and funding a new county home building with bonds totaling 86000 and a tax levy not exceeding two tenths of a mill annually beginning 1953. Poll hours vary by location with numerous precincts and polling places listed. Hazel Gearing County Auditor signs the notice dated April 27 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Iowa
Fayette
Oelwein
Auburn Township
St. Lucas
Banks Township
Banks Center
Bethel Township
Township Hall
Center
W. RC
Randalia
Clermont Township
Clermont
RB & D
Celwein
Earl Moore
Oran Township
Oran
Pleasant Valley
Elgin
Putnam Township
Maryville
Scott Township
James
Smithfield
Union Township
Westfield Township
American Legion
Fayette West
Union
West Union
Windsor Township
Hawkeye
Board of Supervisors
Hazel Gearing
John Falb Sells Home and Store in Elgin After 60 Years
John Falb has sold his Elgin business headquarters, a store with adjoining apartments, to his grandson. The purchase closed April 22, with immediate possession and remodeling planned for the first floor apartment. The Falb family to reside on the second floor during work. The building, long Path-owned, started as a meat market with a ten cent pound pricing and expanded over six decades into a modern self serve grocery and market with apartments. Falls are noted as a major farm injury cause, with a closing reminder to stay safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Path
Elgin
Falb
Path
Mr. Falk
Australia
Tihe
United States
Germination warnings and livestock price trends in historical data
The article notes testing soybean seed germination due to a third of samples failing. It cites USDA reports predicting more land in seed grains in 1952, discusses historical hog and beef cattle price dynamics, and mentions European corn yield and the impact of borers on corn during the early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
United
Town Crier Dies in Pella Known Tulip Time figure
Prof. George Francis Sadlek, renowned Pella musician and longtime "Town Crier" for Tulip Time, died at his home in Pella after many years of public performance and service in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Francis Sadlek
Pella
Atomic Sub Crew Named for Navy's New Vessel
At least one Jowan will serve on the crew of the navy's new atomic submarine, with Wesley Headington among the named personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Wesley Headington
Farwell to real estate man John Falb ends long versatile career
About sixty years ago John Falb started as a butcher then expanded into farming and an auto trade with his sons across Postville Guttenberg West Union and Elgin. Now retired he recalls a life of civic work, long club attendance and a strong community role before health declined. Eight Monroe county residents joined the Red Cross Half Gallon Club, contributing a half gallon each to the defense effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb
Falk
Postville
Guttenberg
West Union
John Falk & Sons
Elgin
Monroe County
Red Cross
Dehorning Young Calves With Caustic Horn Buttons
A method for dehorning young calves quickly and bloodlessly involves applying caustic compounds to the horn buttons. This technique aims to minimize distress and injury by chemical cauterization rather than surgical removal. Proper handling and timing are essential for safety and effectiveness.
Evening Post on Wong War I submarine campaign vanes
The Evening Post discusses the Wong War I submarine campaign with emphasis on strategic shifts and naval operations. Analysts weigh impacts on supply lines and regional balance as ships adjust routes and priorities amid ongoing hostilities.
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Janice Pinney
Karen Kiple
Jeanine Cook
Loreen Ittermann
Marvel Frederick
Roberta Mosby
Dane Ash
Kenneth Crider
Mary Brackin
Norman
Marilana Ogle
Reva Medberry
Mary Ann Schaer
Marilyn West
Florence Muncie
Darlene Reierson
Marcia Wolf
Y Larson
Edith Gehring
Helms
Rankin
Erna Baumgartner
Leslie Lembke
Nona Mark
Ruth Rainey
Weldon Orth
Charles Capper
Joel Holden
Beverly Muehlethal
Marlene Medberry
Dennis Butikofer
Eugene Medberry
Lane Ash
Robinson
America
United Nations
Teally
John Falb
Windars
San Meret
Jimmy
Evry
Best Buy
Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Phon
Funeral Home
Torkelson Motor Co
Elgin, Iowa
Muehlethaler
Reusser Chiropractice
Monona
Tugaday
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