Des Moines convention committee list reads names and roles
A fragment lists officers and delegates including Mrs. George Alderson as sergeant at arms, Mrs. James Gilchrist for child welfare, Bari Little as member, Mrs. Luther Crandall for publicity, Mrs. Dan for gold star, Mrs. Earl Livingston, Moai Jean, Mrs. Richard Erickson, and Mrs. Luther Ceathena as aes and means, tied to the Des Moines convention and the August committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bat He
George Alderson
James Gilchrist
Bari Little
Mra
Luther Crandall
Dan
Earl Livingston
Moaijean
Richard Erickson
Aes and Means
Mdms
Luther Ce ‘Athena Ing
Des Moines
Iowa Highway Commission discusses road policy timetable
The Iowa Highway Commission considers timelines for a new road policy as part of a broader Interstate system plan. A proposed slowdown in planning is noted while a five year timetable is debated. The Democratic state central committee unanimously endorses a slate including Loveless with delegates to be chosen at next year’s national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Highway Commission
Commission
State Central Committee
Loveless
Iowa
Board names Gregory A Webster as new state secretary
The board of control appointed Gregory A Webster of Eldora as secretary of the state, replacing the former appointee. The decision was announced by the board and is effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Gregory A. Webster
Milwalkes resident remembered in local notice
The former Emily Anderson, longtime resident in the vicinity, is linked to Mrs. Hogan and the Boyle family. The fragment mentions August events and furniture delivery, naming Mr. Hogan and references to the Milwalkes area and a "former resident."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hogan
Milwalkes
Lutheran League Leadership School at Decorah
One hundred sixteen Lutheran high school students from Iowa and Minnesota attended the Luther College event in Decorah on August 28. Sponsored by the International Young People's Lutheran League, one of 19 district schools held across the United States and Canada. Area students included Carol Swenson Clermont Ruth Peterson St Olaf Mélodie Whitford Volga Carl Erickson Wadena Lois Clark Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
Luther League
Luther College
Decorah
International Young People’s Lutter League
Evangelical Litheran‘Church
United States
Canada
Carol
Swenson
Clermont
Ruth Peterson
St. Olaf
Mélodie Whitford
Volga
Carl. Erickson
Wadena
Lois Clark
Elgin
Medbercy Graduate Earns Bachelors Science Degree
A student from Medbercy, daughter of Mr Renee Ones, received her Bachelor of Science degree Wednesday evening at the Crummer Commencement exercises at the State University of Iowa. She ranked in the top ten in her class and was presented with a gold star to wear at graduation. Degrees were conferred by SUI President Virgil Hancher to several students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A, Medbercy
Renee Ones
Crummer
State University of Iowa
SUI
Virgil Hancher
Shower honors Bride-Elect and Beverley Mueklethaler
A miscellaneous shower Friday evening honored Mrs. Stanley Capper and Beverley Mueklethaler. The event was hosted at Bethany Methodist Church with local friends and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Capper
Beverly Mueklethaler
W ‘Mlacellaneous
Btasarah Methodist
Pink and blue shower hosts listed for bride and guests
A garbled society item lists several hosts and guests for a pink and blue shower. Names appear with unclear spellings such as Mrs Eugene Wenger and Mrs Quinton, plus attendees including Mrs. Roger Arman Sally Clermont and Mrs. C. David Dawson West Union Arlington. The fragmentary text cannot confirm a ceremony date or full guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugine Wenger
Ronald Burchett
Union
Russell Larson
Charles Strong
Leo Lehman
Grimm
Mike
Howard Fan Bane
Edw
Eigin
Quinton Olville
Roger Arman
Sally
Clermont
C. David Dawson
West Union
Charles Corbin
Arlington
Lorelee
Melinda Weng
Extension Service Calendar of Events Featured in Local 4-H Shows
The calendar lists upcoming Extension Service events including a Girls 4-H local achievement show on Monday. Other items note State Fair entries due on Tuesday and a Union Busy event on Wednesday, highlighting club achievements and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
Shower honors Janette Krueger before Aug wedding
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Janette Krueger, to wed Richard Ketelsen on Sunday, Aug 16, featured bride bingo and gift offerings. Attendees included Mrs Grave and others, with ham served and many nice gifts reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grave
Arthur Lantz
Janette Krueger
Richard Ketelsen
USU Degrees Announced for Summer Class Largest Ever
Upper Town University announces the summer class is the largest yet, with a 200 percent increase over last summer. Bachelor of Science awarded to William Richard Ward and John Leslie Yearous of Arlington. Bachelor of Arts awarded to Dorothy Doher Mattocks of Wadena. Dean's list includes Joann Bennett Clermont Dixie Cook Elgin Yvonne Brooks Volga Jamis Schaer Elgin David Gretsdn Wadena Sullivan Arlington Stanley Wenger Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Town University
Upper Town
William Richard Ward
Arington
John Leslie
Dorothy Doher Mattocks
Wadena
Joann Bennett
Clermont
Dixie Cook
Elgin
Yvonne Brooks
Volga
Jamis
Schaer
David Gretsdn
Sullivan
Arlington
Stanley
Wenger
G E and W Ends Season with 2 6 Record
The Clermont Elgin and Wa dena Junior Legion team finished their season with a 2 win 6 loss record. They defeated Kerr and Tor son. Coached by Donald Gardner the squad faced Ossian in a season marked by two victories and six defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont, Elgin and
Wadena
C-E-W
Torson
Kerr
C-E
Donald Gardner
Ossian
Wigin
Omien
40th Wedding Reception for Kohls at St Pauls Church
A reception for Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Kohls celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary will be held at St. Pauls Church hall in Clermont on Sunday afternoon August 18 from two to ?. Friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. Kohls
St. Pauls Church Hall
Clermont
Summer Graduation at TC Degrees Awarded
Summer commencement at Iowa State Teachers College awarded degrees on Thursday August 6. IT candidate Jack Julian Hanson, son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Hanson, graduated from the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State
Teachers College
Jack Julian Hanson
Melvin Hanson
Schneider Reunion Holds Fifth Annual Picnic at Clermont Park
The Schneider reunion drew 137 members and guests on Sunday August 2 with a picnic dinner at Clermont Park. Committee in charge included Geo Butikofer Sam Schneider Lewis Butikofer and William Torkelson. New officers for 1960 named Mrs Emil Schneider Mrs Selma Schneider Mrs Ben Butikofer and Mrs Orlando Lottsgard. The oldest attendee was Dan Butikofer Sr and the youngest Kenny Butikofer son of Danny Butikofer Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Clermont Park
Mdms
Geo. Butikofer
Sam Schneider
Lewis O. Butikofer
William Torkelson
Emil Schneider
Selma Schneider
Ben Butikofer
Orlando Lottsgard
Dan Butikofer
Kenny Butikofer
Danny’ Butikofer, Jr
Don Olson to Move Jewelry Store in Elgin
Don Olson, owner of Don's Jewel, plans to move his store from the Guernsey Smith building to the Cliff Christ building, formerly Moore's, in Elgin. He intends to open at the new location after remodeling, projected to be completed by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Olson
Don's Jewel
Elgin
Guernsey Smith
Cliff Christ
Moore's
WSCS Circle Meetings August 20
Circle Rachel to meet at Mrs. Eileen Olson's home on Thursday evening. Mrs. Lea Falk and Mrs. Don Page will lead the program and war ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Rachel
Eileen Olson
Lea Falk
Don Page
Corn Canning Season Starts In Elgin Area
The 1959 sweet corn canning season began Tuesday morning with the first load delivered at 7:00 and 21 loads by 11:00. About 100 workers started on one line at the Le ogn factory as 4,400 cases were stored for the season. The community notes the Elgin Canning Co. remains a yearly employer, unlike nearby firms that closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loada
Carl Hackmann
Lyle Krueger
Focal
Leo Schorl
Elgin Canning Co
Gunderson Reunion At Farm ersburg Hosts Share Ancestry Tale
The Gunderson Reunion occurred Sunday August 9 at the Torkelson home in Farm ersburg with Doris Neidert and children Dennis Dianne Jule and Sharon of Waterloo Arnold Gunderson Gary Postville Dean Gunderson Marsha Randall and Allan Postville attending. Mrs Thore Thompson read a Gunderson family history tracing roots to 1852 when Engebret Gunderson and kin left Norway for America. They settled in Rock County Wisconsin and in 1954 moved to St Olaf where they resided until their deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunderson
Quenton Torkelson
Farmersburg
Doris Neidert
Dennis
Dianne
Jule
Sharon
Waterloo
Arnold Gunderson
Gary
Postville
Dean Gunderson
Marsha
Randall
Allan
Thore Thompson
Engebret Gunderson
Norway
America
Rock County
Wisconsin
St. Olaf
Girl's 4-H Demonstration Teams at County Fair
Clayton County Girl's 4-H teams will demo Friday and Saturday at the National Fairgrounds in a tent outside the Girls' 4-H Building. All teams should be present Saturday at 3:30 p.m. for judge comments and contest results. Exhibits stay on display until 3:40 a.m. Monday, August 17, 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
National Fairgrounds
Elgin Produce Buys West Union Produce
Elgin Produce announced its purchase of West Union Produce taking effect in the last week of July. West Union Produce was owned and operated by Mr and Mrs Art Erickson. Mrs Erickson will stay on at the station and Crayton Act will continue as truck driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Produce
West Union Produce
Art Erickson
Mrs. Erickson
Crayton Act
Furniture market invites store and judge at Omaha show
Invitations go to Elgin Furniture Store and Fred C. Mueblethaler to serve as honorary judges for room displays at the Midwest Furniture Market in Omaha. Rooms will be judged on originality and livability as the style show of the year for manufacturers and salesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Furniture Store
Fred C. Mueblethaler
Omaha
Midwest Furniture Salesmen's Association
Ney
Two Sales Listed On Echo Calendar
Two sales are listed on the ECHO sale calendar for August and September. A dairy cattle consign ment sale at Wadena Livestock Exchange on Wednesday August 19 starts at 7 PM with 158 Holsteins, two Guernsey herds, and Holstein heifers plus more consignments. The second sale is a production sale of purebred Herefords by Helms and Sons on Wednesday September 16 at Metzger stockyards Elgin with 64 head including bulls cows bred and open heifers. Tom Sherlock of Oxford handles sale and Elgin State Bank clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Hi. W. Helms and Sons
Metzger
Ilgin
Tom Sherlock
Oxford
Elgin State Bank
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Ptt
Ods
Small Leadership School
S.A.1
Maaiias
USU
Illand
Lehman
Elgin Park
Elgin City Park
Hex Medberry
F. £. Lehman
la Porté City
Edward Oleson
Hawkeye
Merle Reinhart
Cresco
R. R.erion
Fayette
Leo L.boyer
Lime Springs
Frank Loving
Hettendorf
Ray Tomsheck
Charles City
C. M. Koch Davenport
Ed Anderson
Mia
Edith Berg
Janice Erion
Waverly
Louisa Sehori
Davenport
Mdris
Lulu Schmid
Cornelia Burrow
Bertha Lehman
Clare Baumgartner
Dan and
Adeline Lehman
Clara Muehlethaler
Louis Lehman
Echo
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