Valley Schools Open Amid Teacher Assignments 1965
Valley districts announce the 1965 66 school year begins Wednesday August 25 under daylight time until Sept 7. Superintendent M H Moore lists Clermont Elgin and Wadena faculty including Adolphia Bilden Irene Kiple Myrna Moore Jo anna Vontalge Corrine Rypestor Lottie Whittenbaugh and many others with roles across grades and subjects plus changes in staff and bus routes for the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
M. H. Moore
Clermont
Adolphia Bilden
Vida Nordhus
Eleanor Krieg
Ann Minger
Marilyn Appelman
Mary Clothier
Gladdys Johnson
Elgin
Irene Kiple
Sharif Ogle
Ellen Flanagan
Helen Zurbriggen
Ella Ummermuth
Eva Reeder
Myrna Moore
Wadena
Joanna Vontalge
Annella Crandall
Alice McEiree
Cecil Flanagan
Marion Oelberg
Florence: Jennings
Corrine Rypestor
Lottie Whattenbaugh
Delmer Kingery
Jerry Backer
Mildred Moore
Corinne Scholen
Alan Seabrooke
Zelpha Stringham
Charles Wagner
Zetta White
Annalla Crandall
Wallace Mayhugh
Ogle
Robert Duff
Lottie Whittenbaugh
Wadena News: Local families plan summer travel and visits
Mr and Mrs Wilder Mattocks and Bradford depart August 9 on a 12 day escorted bus tour visiting Washington DC Valley Forge Pittsburgh New York Niagara Falls and Detroit. Their daughter Pat Olson and family will manage the farm. Several relatives travel or visit, including the Aeschlimans and Doocys, with stays in Cedar Rapids Federal Dam Sparta and Minneapolis, plus dinners with extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder Mattocks
Bradford
Washington D.C
Valley Forge
Pitsburgh
New York
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Pat Olson
Waterloo
Fatty Murray
Madge Murray
Evalyn Aeschliman
Cedar Rapids
Curt
Craig
Pamela Corey
Witerloo
Richard Aeschliman
Doocy's
Federal Dam
Minnesota
Dicky Aeschliman
Bryan Schmitt
Sparta
Tenn
Cass Geet
Alice Begter
Phillip Coley
Tom Clemas
Minneapolis
Pat Doocy
Sheryl Aeschliman
Emmett Rathbun
Oelwein
Erickson Reunion and Legion Auxiliary Meeting Summary
The Erickson reunion gathered in Wadena Park for a picnic with numerous attendees from Elmira to Fayette and Des Moines, including past presidents and family groups. The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion hall with 14 members attending, new president Johnnie Erickson presiding, reports given, committees formed, and a turkey dinner planned for October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Johnnie Erickson
Albert Morse
Mae Collins
Elmer Struss
Richard Erickson
Ralph Schuety
Madge Murray
Des Moines
Earl Livingston
Pearl Johnson
Poppy
Vernon Savage
Naomi Crandall
George Alderson
Ways and Means
Livingston
Struss
Murray
Crandall
Yom Sniffin
Arthur Herrling
Gordon Smock
Legion
Savagé
Julia Wettleson
Elgin
Holy Land
Don Vontagle
Ralph Fest
Page
Social Security Number Required for Drivers Training
Donald Gardner a Driver Education instructor at Valley sues to require all participants in Driver Education to obtain a Social Security number Applications may be obtained from the post master or Mr Gardner A Learner permit is required and issued at the courthouse by the minewad patrol The cost is 3 00 The Iowa manuals are available at Fausers D X Krueger s Barbershop or from Mr Gardner Driver license examination dates and places are listed by city with multiple Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays across Lansing Waukon Decorah Postville Monona Elkader Oelwein Sumner McGregor Tripoli Guttenberg Strawberry Point and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Gardner
Valley
Gardner
Lansing
Wauken $Rd
Postville
Decorah
West Union
Monona
Elkader
Oelwein
Sumner
McGregor
Tripoli
Guttenberg
Little League Season Closed August 2
Elgin Little League wrapped up a nine week season on Monday August 2 with 45 players ages eight to sixteen. Three teams the Peanuts Pee Wees and Midgets competed across eight two hour practices each week and at least two games weekly. The Midgets went undefeated with the season tally 16 wins two losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Peanuts
Pee Wees
Adam Boleyn
Dr. Wolf
Paul Zurbriggen
Farmers Regional Cooperative formed by Felco and Statex
Felco of Fort Dodge Iowa and Statex of Omaha Nebraska approve consolidation into a new Farmers Regional Cooperative. Stockholders vote 82 percent Felco and 83 percent Statex in favor. Purpose is to serve corn, soybean and livestock farms with stronger regional co op. Felco annual business $35,000,000. Statex $15,000,060.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Elevator Service Co
Felco
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Farmers Union Cooperative State Exchange
Statex
Omaha
Nebraska
Farmers Regional Cooperative
Inca
Tomlinson
Allaman
Towa
Floyd Herman
Wilbur
States
Minn
Tinois
S. Dakota
Fremont Ogle Appears in Opera World Premiere
Fremont Ogle a CU Boulder College of Music graduate student performed in the world premiere of Cyrano de Bergerac on July 21 23 24 and 25 as a poet and chorus member. The opera by Cecil Efinger with Donald Sutherland libretto features Kenneth Smith as Cyrano. Ogle holds a Singer Actor Scholarship and plans to teach vocal music in Monona Iowa after summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Ogle
College of Music
University of Colorado
Boulder
Colorado
Fremont
Opera Chorus
Rostand
Cecil Effinger
Donald Sutherland
Cyrano
Kenneth Smith
NBC [V Opera Company
Iowa
MFL
Monona
Bridal shower honors bride-elect Karpara surke in Oelwein
The bride-elect of John Miller of Davenport was honored at a Saturday evening bridal shower at the Robert Miller home in Oelwein. Attending from town were Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Walter Kohls. The wedding is set for September 4 at Sacred Hearts Church in Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karpara Surke
Town City
John Miller
Davenport
Robert Miller
Oelwein
Miller
Stella Boyle
Sacred Hearts Church
Boyle
Walter Kohls
Elgin's Oldest Merchant To Close Store
Street repair work in Elgin continues with Smith Construction Co. repaving lower Pleasant Mill and Fremont streets and sections of Diamond Almira and nearby areas. The process includes scarifying, MC3 oil, base rolling, MC1 and MC4 oil applications, cover aggregate, and final packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Smith Construction Co
New Hampton
Lower Elgin
Pleasant St
Mill Street
Fremont Streets
Pleasant Street
Center Street
Upper Elgin
Diamond Street
Almira Street
Circle Meetings Scheduled by W.S.C.S Circles
W.S.C.S. Circle Ruth meets August 19 at 2 at Mrs Gordon Mosby home with Mrs C O Christ co Hostess. Circle Nora meets at Mrs Martin Wenger home with Mrs Ernest Baumgartner co Hostess. Circle Rachel meets August 26 at 8 at Mrs John McMillan home with Mrs Dennis Meyer co Hostess. Mrs Robert Hanson and Gladys Hanson are in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Ruth
Gordon Mosby
C. O. Christ
Wayne Gilson
Circle
Nora
Martin Wenger
Ernest Baumgartner
Edward Klingman
Rachel
John McMillan
Dennis Meyer
Robert Hanson
Gladys Hanson
Warren C. Mitchell Promoted to Captain
Cmdr. Warren C. Mitchell was promoted to Captain on April 1 and will transfer in June to the 1st Coast Guard District in Boston where he serves as chief of Search and Rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren C. Mitchell
Mitchell
1St Coast
Boston
Elgin Auxiliary Meeting Set for August 17
The Elgin Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet Tuesday afternoon August 17 with Mrs. Orlando Lofisgard and Mrs. George Nickels as hostesses. The cookie committee includes Mrs. R. A. Crider, Thomas Foxwell, Clifford Gisleson, and Miss Ida Frieden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Lofisgard
George Nickels
Mdms
R. A. Crider
Thomas Foxwell
Clifford Gisleson
Ida Frieden
Fayette County Fair Calendar of Events
Entry Day and judging for Home Ec Exhibits on Monday at West Union. 4-H and FFA Dairy Show Tuesday at the Fayette County Fair. Demonstration Day Wednesday with 4-H and FFA Beef Show and parade. State Fair entries due Thursday at noon. 4-H and FFA Swine Sheep Shows follow. Sale at 9 am Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Fair
West Union
TV Panel Program at 7 15 Meeting of Senior CBY
A TV panel program led by Pat Johnson met Sunday evening August 8. The panel discussed verbal inspiration of God's Word with members Nancy Miller Alice Hackmann Margaret Jacob Diane James and announcer Lee Boleyn. Jim Zurbriggen served as Master of Ceremonies as about twenty young people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBY
Pat Johnson
Nancy Miller
Alice Hackmann
Margaret Jacob
Diane James
Lee Boleyn
Jim Zurbriggen
Sleeping Sickness Forum at First Baptist
Dr N E Teen to speak on sleeping sickness at the Sunday evening service of First Baptist August 16. Senior CBY members will present Christian diseases and their cures. All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Teen
First Baptist
CBY
Canning Season To Start Soon
The Elgin Canning Company will begin the season’s sweet corn pack once weather allows, with an estimated opening between August 16 and 19. Prospects are excellent, borers absent, and crops developing well. plants run behind last year by about 10 days. About 800 acres are under contract with additional small-amount growers. Warehouses are nearly empty as the government has bought most of the crop, keeping a small reserve for regular customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Company
Jenson Reunion Held Sunday August 8 at Garnaville Home
A Jenson reunion gathered 52 members Sunday at Paul Wille’s Garnaville residence. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Wille and family, Garnaville. Mr and Mrs Tony Messina and family Overland Park Kansas. Mr and Mrs Earl Walrath and family. Mrs Alfred Jenson of Marion. Mr and Mrs Gary Ash and family Postville. Mr and Mrs Francis Leily and Connie. Mr and Mrs Rodney Rainwater and Susan Rochelle I. Mr and Mrs Bud Liebrecht and family St Olaf. Mr and Mrs Joe Ling Clinton Karen Lind Minneapolis. Drv and Mrs Harold ld Berger and Doestoy Me. Mrs Oscar Nister Casten and Ed Trackin Rochelle. Dale and Jay Barnes Shreveport Louisiana. Mr and Mrs Alfred Cook and Merton St Olaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenson
Paul Wille
Garnaville
Tony Messina
Overland Park
Kans
Earl Walrath
Alfred Jenson
Marion
Gary Ash
Postville
Francis Leily
Conni
Rodney Rainwater
Susan
Rochelle
Bud Liebrecht
St. Olaf
Joe Ling
Clinton
Karen
Lind
Minneap
Slig
Drv
Harold
Berger and
Telles
Oscar
Nister Casten
Jay Barnes
Shreveport
Alfred Cook
Merton
W S C S Meeting Highlights 25th Anniversary Plans
The Women s Society of Christian Service met at the church at 2 pm on Thursday with Mrs Walter Follett and Mrs Leo Falk as hostesses. Mrs L L Knudtson and Mrs E J Klingman spoke on the Blue Ridge Service program aiding Appalachian families. Twenty seven members attended. The Dummermuths donated cash for church facilities at a reunion. Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth gave two chromex trays in thanks for smoke damage help after a fire. A rummage sale is planned for Sept 22 at the church with donations requested ahead of time. A Sept meeting will celebrate the society s 25th anniversary with out of town officers as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Women's Society of Christian Service
Walter Follett
Leo Falk
L. L. Knudtson
E. J. Klingman
Blue Ridge
Appalachian
Dummermuths
Herbert Dummermuth
Highway Commission Approves Low Bids for Nine Resurfacing Projects
Low bids totaling 2,046,177 were approved August 4 by the Highway Commission for nine asphaltic resurfacing projects on primary highways and for flooring for two Bailey bridges stored at Ames for emergency use. The Commission rejected the low bid for one asphaltic concrete resurfacing project. Local projects include asphaltic concrete resurfacing on Iowa 154 from S W Cor Sec 21 92 8 east and southeast to Iowa 3, with 10,999 miles, Hein Shultz and Dahl Inc Madison Wis, bid 312 048.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highway Commission
Ames
Iowa 154
S.W. Cor
Iowa
Arlington
Hein, Shultz and Dahl,Inc
Madison
Wisc
Valley School Kindergartner Registration Notice
Registration for Valley Stop Valley School to enroll kindergartners will be held from 1 50 to 4 00 p m A registration form and medical information are requested attendees should bring required documents and proof of residency to complete enrollment.
Elgin's Oldest Merchant Retires After 54 Years of Trade
Elgin honors Max Thoma, the town's longtime general merchant who closes out his stock after 54 years in business, starting this Saturday. He operated with his brother Gus from 1901 to 1912 and before that helped in his father Louis Thoma's store begun in the 1870s. Thoma held town posts, served on the school board, was town treasurer since 1914, directed Elgin State Bank, and helped organize Elgin's Little German Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
ECHO
Elgin
Max Thoma
Gus
Louis Thoma
Thoma
Elgin High School
Cedar Rapids Business College
Elgin State Bank
Ernest Schori
Mr. Thoma
Sheema
Hospital Auxiliary Food Stand at Big Four Fair
Hospital Auxiliary teams at Postville prepare food stands at the Big Four Fair in the exhibition building. The Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary begins Friday August 27 and runs through August 30 with inter community cooperation planned to handle the Auxiliary’s fundraising projects this year. Ladies will start contacting for donations in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital
Postville
Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Inter Community Cooperation
School Election Monday September 13 1965
Election notice states a school election for Valley Community School district on Monday Sept 13 1965. Dr H Wolf's board term ends Sept 20 and Elgin town sits in director district. A two year treasurer term to be filled. Dean DeSari currently treasurer. Nomination papers due with Gladys Hanson secretary to the Board of Education by Sept 3 at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wolf
The
Valley Community School District
Miss Hanson
Ogiwieen
Good Rain Saturday Delivers Light Showers Across Town
The brief report notes scattered showers Saturday with light totals around a tenth of an inch. No significant damage or hazards reported as residents observed the damp weather across the area.
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Valley Schools
Leo. Woods
Alfred Baechler
John Gass
Glen Nygaard
Harold Hanson
Melbert Baechler
Leslie Kleppe
William Yearous
Thomas Ogle
Tom Sniffin
Lyle Rubens
Don Murphy
Jacob Schneider
Wadena News
Erickson
Wadena Park
Har. Johnson
Orlando Loftsgard
Ludwig Anderson
Roscoe Pritchard
Dewey Ray
Darrell Johnson
Rodney Smith
Ray Killingman
Volga
John Solomon
Dale Minger
Fayette
Ole Erickson
Jimmy Lantz
Tom Sherlock
Oxford
Hoger Erickson
Mabel Johnson
Roor
Vicki
Susan Capper
Norris Copper
Leo Lehman
Swith
Eldon Schroeder
Lodi
Calif
John Vanderbeck
Bakersfield
Bill Kerr
Hollywood
John Falk
Arizona
Thomas Dennler
Neal
Wayne
Gayle
Carol
Bruce
Louis Dennler
Anderson
Neenah
Felco - Statex
W.S.C.S. Circle
Canning
ahoNe
Shes de Samadey
Inc
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