County Civil Defense Meeting Mobilizes Officials and Public
County wide Civil Defense meeting called by Robert C Koempel at West Union High School 8:00 p m Thursday Sept 1 invites mayors councils Civil Defense personnel school board members teachers police and firemen doctors nurses CDAE teachers municipal directors deputies and families. Agenda covers CDAE program shelter programs municipal participation two hundred bed hospital school shelter child classes September budget audible alert systems and communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Koempel
West Union High School Sym
CDAE
Civil Defense Nolice
Walter Follett
Civil Defense
Clermont
Henry McMillan
Elgin
Post Office Dept Meeting at McGregor in 1966
Post Office Department announces a meeting for contractors investors and lending agency representatives in McGregor on August 30 1966 at 730 p m at McGregor high school west of town on U S Highway 13. Leasing program and financing bidding engineering and construction will be explained with emphasis on competitive bidding and new post office buildings planned in several area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Dee
Post Office Department
St. Louis
McGregor
McGregor High School
U.S. Hwy. 13
Fayette
Jesup
Sheffield
Lawrence F. O'Brisen
I. M. Sherrick, Jr
Des Moines
Tows
Farmland Drenched After Long Dry Spell Rains Aid Harvest
After five and a half weeks of drought following July flooding, the area received heavy rain Saturday night and Sunday morning. Topsoil dried out, farmers worry about moisture for corn, while opinions differ on yield. Some claim rent losses while others see benefits, noting strong first hay cut and solid small grains yields.
Mobile Home Erected at Jorie Butikofer Farm
The new mobile home for Mrs. Jorie Butikofer arrived last week and was erected in about two days. It measures 24 by 48 with a full basement. Mrs. Butikofer plans to move to town in September. The farm will be tenanted by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Butikofer, newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabile
Jorie Butikofer
Itikofer
Bert Butikofer
Wadena News Meeting at Legion hall to discuss sewer system
Wadena residents are urged to attend a Legion hall meeting Tuesday evening August 30 at 8:00 p.m. The FHA representative from West Union and Atty John Hoffmeyer of Fayette will be present to discuss sewer system facts. The issue is brought to the community by local reporters noting numerous social visits and regional travel of residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
the Legion Hall
FHA
West Union
Atty. John
Hoffmeyer
Fayette
Methodist Youth Tour Visits Cedar Rapids Landmarks
The Methodist Church Youth Tour, guided by Rev and Mrs Lee Roy Collins and others, spent Friday in Cedar Rapids visiting Lovely Lane Church Meth Wick Manor St Luke's Hospital and Cornell College at Mount Vernon Nearby Cedar Rapids residents Mrs Vince Bartunek and Linda joined the group for the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lee Roy Collins
Henry McMillian
Harry Cline
Cedar Rapids
Lovely Lane Methodist Church
Meth- Wick Manor
St. Luke's Hospital
Cornell College
Mount. Vernon
Vince Bartunek
Linda
Donkey Ball Night Promises Laughs in Wadena
The Wadena softball team hosts a Sept. 2 event at 8 p.m. featuring live-donkey Donkey Ball. The Elgin Tigers meet the Wadena Wildcats in a nationally promoted exhibition by Crosby Donkey Ball Co of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Chippewa Falls
Wise
Elgin Tigers
Wadena Wildcats
Honored at Pink and Blue Shower
A pink and blue shower was hosted Friday evening at Mrs. Esther Erickson’s home in honor of Mrs. Dave Solheim of Marion. Hostesses were Mrs. Erickson, Mrs. Dean Hilgerson, and Mrs. Gary Gilson of Oelwein. Guests included Mrs. Stanley Shaffer Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Kent Nydegger and Todd, Mrs. Lester Guyer West Union, Mrs. Melvin Moore Swisher, Mrs. Knudt Solheim Clermont, Mrs. George Solheim Castalia, Mrs. Kenton Krueger and Karen, Mrs. Edward Krueger, Mrs. Lyle Krueger, Mrs. Abe Habeger, Metta Krueger, Susan Tatro, and Mrs. Carlton Krueger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Erickson
Dave Solheim
Marion
Erickson
Dean Hilgerson
Gary Gilson
Oelwein
Stanley Shaffer
Cedar Rapids
Kent Nydegger
Todd
Lester Guyer
West Union
Melvin Moore
Swisher
Knudt Solheim
Clermont
George Solheim
Castalia
Kenton Krueger
Karen
Edward Krueger
Lyle Krueger
Abe Habeger
Metta Krueger
Susan Tatro
Carlton Krueger
Farewell for the Russell Friederich Family
Neighbors honored the Russell Friederich family at a farewell party. Attendees included Messrs and Molmis, Jacob Friederich, Walter Durscher, Connor Dummermuth, William Dummermuth, John McMillan, Riley Grimes, Herman Helgerson, Duane Stahr, Clarence Ruckdaschel, Raymond Bollman, and Alf Baechler. A monetary gift was presented to the Friederich family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Friederich
Messrs and Molmis
Jacob Friederich
Walter Durscher
Connor Dummermuth
William Dummermuth
John McMillan
Riley Grimes
Herman Helgerson
Duane Stahr
Clarence Ruckdaschel
Raymond Bollman
Alf Baechler
Friederich
Elgin Lutheran ALCW to Host East Clermont Meeting
The Elgin Lutheran ALCW invites members to attend the East Clermont ALCW meeting at the next regular session on Thursday September 1 at 2 00 p m. Missionary Pastor Rummee of Decorah will be the guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Alcw
East Clermont
Rummee
Decorah
Funds sought for Volga Lake Project near Fayette
Culver reports the Iowa Conservation Commission will request one million dollars in the next legislative session to begin Volga Lake construction near Fayette. He calls the 1000 acre lake a key move to unlock northeast Iowa recreation and tourism potential.
Bakers Observe 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Bakers mark a silver wedding anniversary with a Sunday service at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Currier will lead the liturgy and repeat the marriage vows. An open house at the couple's home from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. follows. all are welcome, no invitations sent.
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Extension Service Calendar of Events lists meetings and activities across Fayette County. Notable items include 4 H and FFA market animals at 9 00 am Friday August 26 in Fayette air, LS U Student and Alumni meeting at Farm Bureau Building Fayette at 8 00 pm Saturday August 23, 4 H Dairy Cattle Congress at the County Extension Office Tuesday August 29, Extension Council visit to Iowa State University Ames and Council meeting Thursday September 1 Civil Defense meeting Fairfield Indians 4 H Club meeting and Pork Producers Board at 10 am Friday September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Fayette County
Ls,u
Farm Bureau Bidg
Ad Fayette
Dairy Cattle Congress
Fayette
Iowa State University
Ames
Civil Defense
Elgin Library Receives Books by Cooperative Exchange
The Elgin Public Library received boxes of sorted fiction for adults and young adults and easy books for children as part of the Eastern Iowa Library Cooperative book exchange. The 36 library group, with Cedar Falls as administration center, plans September exchanges with Wadena and Clermont. Fifty new record albums are also available for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Public Library
Eastern Iowa Library Cooperative
Wadena
Clermont
Elgin Library
Northeast Iowa
Cedar Falls
Entertainments at Ern Holzer Home for Mrs Christ guests
Mrs C O Christ and Ernestine were entertained at a Thursday coffee at the Ern Holzer home for Mrs Lyle Nel son of Seattle Washington. Guests included Mrs Myrtle Kohler C B Schori Louis Kling man Guernsey Smith Rex Mul ford J C Peck Ruth Gibson Mary Clothier Allen Habeger Burma Cook Georgia Mae Schori Grace Belville Winona Minnesota Evelyn Brag Minneapolis Mrs Walter Fall Se Minnesota O Neill and Mrs Ella Dummer moth could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Christ
Ernestine
Holzer
Ern Holzer
Minneapolis
Walter Fall
Minnesois
O'Neill
Ella Dummermuth
Interest In Primary Appears To Be Lacking
Flans are nearing completion for the 47th annual Big-Four Fair at Postville set for Friday through Monday August 26 to 29. Entry days on Friday with judging Saturday, aims to be the best fair in city history. Early entries show lively exhibit interest and a full free acts program passes the afternoons and evenings. The Wie land Family and The Dark Knights open Friday, circus acts on Saturday, variety acts on Sunday, and Grand Ole Opry style attractions on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Wieland
The
Dark Knights
Grand Rs Opry
Attracton
Reierson Reunion Held At Elgin Lutheran Church
The eighth annual Reierson reunion gathered at Elgin Lutheran Church basement on Sunday, August 21. Attendees included Mervin Reierson and many family members such as Randol ph Reierson, Harvey Paulsen, Joseph Reierson, the Wold and Reed families, and Mildred Fjellstul as a guest. The meeting opened with a welcome by Mervin Reierson. the secretary’s report was approved. The group agreed to move the next reunion to the second Sunday in July at the West Union fairgrounds for 1967. Ralph Hanson was elected president with Mrs Ralph Hanson as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Reierson
Elgin Lutheran Church
Mervin Reierson
Randolph. Reierson
Brian
Brad
Harvey Paulsen
Joseph Reierson
Dixie
David
Ronald
Dean
Lloyd Reierson
Betty
Diane
Lillian Anderson
Olaf Olson
Realto Wold
Cornelius Reierson
Pam Sullivan
Barbara Sullivan
Waterloo
Linda Reed
Roger, Reed
Richard Reierson
Mildred Fjelstul
West Union Fairgrounds
Ralph Hanson
Sec
Treas
Schneider Reunion Held In Frieden's Hall
The Schneider reunion met Sunday August 21 at 3 30 p m in Frieden's hall with 143 registrants. For the 1968 reunion, Mrs Clarence Moore Postville Mrs Robert Moore Elgin Mrs Lawrence Schneider and Mrs Nima Fehr West Bend were named to organize. Arthur and Allen Schneider furnished the hall along with the current committee members Mrs James Schlee Mrs Silas Butikofer Mrs Willie Thorsgaard and Mrs John Butikofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Thorsgaard
John Butikofer
Dummermuth Family Reunion Sees 56 Guests and Births
The Dummermuth family reunion was held Sunday August 7 at the Elgin Legion hall with 56 guests including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dumm ermut h and many relatives from Iowa and South Dakota. Three births, one marriage, and one death were reported, Herbert Dummermuth on June 2. New officers elected for the 1967 reunion were Mrs. Don Dummermuth president and Mrs. B E Vagts secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dummermuth
Elgin Legion Hall
Earl Dummermuth
Don Dummermuth
Lori
David
Lisa
Danny
Louix Falls
S. Dak
Floyd Dummermuth
Cedar Rapids
Lorenz Schatz
Lake Mills
Hugh Drake
Grundy Center
Pearl Dummermuth
Eldread Dummermuth
Curtis
John Fay
Fayette
al Moschel
Hawkeye
Robert Johnston
Lynn
Bobbie
Brad
Ann
Donald Jensen
Danny Loftus
Briget
Robert
West Union
Robert Andreae
Connie
Christine
Shellrock
B. B. Vagts
Ossian
Herbert Dummermuth
Conner Dummermuth
Kim
Chris
Mildred Dummermuth
Wm. Dummermuth
Renea
Jay
Christine Rypestor
Corrine
B. E. Vagts
Sec
Treas
Cash Winner at Elgin Event Named Frieden
One $10 cash prize was awarded at Elgin last Saturday evening. The winner was JoNell Frieden, recognized for the best cash draw in the local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
JoNell Frieden
Legion Auxiliary Met August 16 in Elgin
The Elgin Legion Auxiliary held its August 16 meeting with 12 members present. A Sunshine Committee report listed names of members receiving cards. They voted to buy a new American flag for Auxiliary rooms and appointed a planning committee for the Legion turkey supper. Officers were installed, and evening meetings approved with next session September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Legion
Sunshine Committe
Cornelius Reierson
Henry McMillan
Mellien Loitsgard
Elmer Meyer
D. Fjelstul
Barl Kiple
Tofield Heck
Legion Turkey
T Mdms
Harvey Paulsen
Orlando Loftsgard
Ed Boleyn
Celia, Thoman
M. J. Blockhus
Lloyd Reierson
F. D. Welch
Charles Wenger
Elgin Marine Sgt Schupbach serves in Chu Lai Vietnam
Viet Nam service member Sergeant Roberts C. Schupbach son of Mr and Mrs George F Schupbach of Elgin serves with Service Company Headquarters Battalion 1st Marine Division based at Chu Lai Republic of Vietnam The battalion supports the division in administrative tasks and conducts amphibious counter guerrilla operations while carrying out civics actions such as building schools sanitation facilities and wells for villagers near Chu Lai Combat Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Roberts C. Schupbach
George F. Schupbach
Elgin
1St Marine Divisions
Chu Lai
Republic of Vietnam
Cive
Circle Dorcas Circle meets in August at Falk home
Circle Dorcas of the W.S.C.S. met Thursday afternoon August 18 at the home of Mrs. Leo Falk with Mrs. Robert Falk as co hostess. Mrs. Lawrence Knudtson presented the program Dialogue and Design, a preview of the 1986-67 program books. Fifteen members answered roll call with an inspirational verse containing the word Faith. A short business meeting followed, then lunch and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Dorcas
W.sc.s
Leo Falk
Robert Falk
Lawrence Knudtson
Circle Nora Met at Church on August Afternoon
Circle Nora of the W.S.C.S met at the church Thursday afternoon August 1% with Mrs Archie Howard as hostess The lesson Dynamics of Dialogue by Beatrice L Cole from the Methodist Women was presented by Mrs Martin Wenger Fifteen members were present After adjournment Mrs Howard served lunch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
W.S.C.S
Archie Howard
Beatrice L. Cole
Martin Wenger
Circle Rachael Circle Rachael onet August 18 meeting notes
The event at Mrs. Dennis Meyer's home featured co host Mrs. James Frieden. The WSCS pledge and roll call by fifteen members opened the meeting. A skit titled Milady was performed by Mrs. John McMillan and Mrs. Clifford Medberry. Minutes were read and approved. A rummage sale was announced for September 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Rachael Circle
Friederich Reunion Set for September 4 at Elkader Park
The Friederich reunion will be held on September 4 in Elkader Park. Organizers invite relatives and friends to gather for a day of family memories, food, and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friederich
Elkader, Park
Primary anxieties and tax refund debate in Iowa race
With the September primary under three weeks away, Iowa voters show low turnout in a race dominated by William Murray and Robert Beck. Polls reveal many Republicans undecided as the $80 million state surplus prompts talk of tax refunds or keeping funds for 1967 capital improvements and property tax relief. The State Fair draws over half a million visitors with 6,090 exhibitors and about 29,000 exhibits, featuring Lawrence Welk, rodeo, rides, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murray
Iowa State University
Robert Beck
Centerville
Murray
Beck
Harold Hughes
Towans
State Fair Board
Kenneth Falk
Lawrence Welk
Fayne Marie Triem to Marry Leon Szabo in October
Postville announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Fayne Marie Triem to Leon J. Szabo. Fayne is a bookkeeper at the Ford garage in Postville and Leon works for REA Postville. The ceremony is set for October 15 at the Postville Community Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayne Triem
Harold Triem
Postville
Fayne Marie
Leon J. Szabo
Steven Szabo
Castalia
Mr. Szabo
Ford Garage
REA. Postville
Kjora Schroeder Marriage at Elgin Church
Mrs Alice Kjora daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Becker and Cecil Schroeder Sumner son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Schroeder Waterloo were married Monday evening August 22 at 8 30 at St Paul Methodist Church Elgin The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Lee Roy Collins Attending were Kathryn Kjosa and Arnold Westendorf A reception followed in the bride’s home for immediate families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Kjora
Louis Becker
Cecil Schroeder
Sumner
Ernest Schroeder
Waterloo
St. Paul Methodist Church
Elgin
Lee Roy Collins
Laurence Knudtson
le Roy Collins
Karen Kingman
Perfect Love
Kathryn Kjosa
Arnold Westendorf
Sale Saturday of Household Goods at Elgin Parsonage
A sale of Mrs. Mildread Fyjelstul household goods will take place this Saturday evening starting at 6 00 at the Lutheran parsonage in Elgin A list of items is on page two of this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildread Fyjelstul
Lutheran’ Parsonage
Elgin
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Post Office Dept
Wadena News
Bessie Morse
Cleve Morse
Victor Morse
Lavanda Squires
Arlington
James Vacher
Penny
Hazelton
Darvel] Fox
Salina
Kansas
Wichita
Denver
Colorado
Rocky Mountain Park
Harold Morse
Morse
Iowa City
Louis Halverson
Stoughton
Wisc
Floyd Patterson
William Brockmeyer
Decatur
Illinois
Tom Sniffin
Earl
Helen
Hazel Rothlisberger
Wlyria
W. F. Moore
Ivan Moore
Nouglas
Barbara
Albuquerque
New Mexico
F. G. Moore
Glora
Jackie
Shirley
St. Paul
Minnesota
Ben Schuneman
Bradford
Ivan Lindaman
June
Bruce
Aplington
Forest Schuneman
Bloomington
R.G Cummings
Sharon
West Union Fair Grounds
Ida White
Vernon
Zoa Smith
Mae
White
Ethel Brooks
Brydon
Dice) Murray
Great Lakes
Madge Murray
John Murray
Blackfoot
Idaho
Cornelison
Center Point
Aulden Wilson
Diana
Carol Hicks
Steven Crandall
Margie Halverson
Randy Crandall
Debbie Thomas
Brad Mattocks
Richard Egan
Frank
Tom
Westgate
John Flanagan
Lillian Flanagan
Egan
Clarence Schmitt
Cindy
Kevin
Relatves
Alex
Oklahoma
Walnut Ridge
Arkansas
Pearl Johnson
Square
Roy Klingman
Mabel Johnson
Roscoe Pritchard
Harold Corbin
St. Joseph's Altar Society
Frances Baldwin
McKinley Gage
Methodist Youth Tour
Tacetashian O
Russell Friederich Family
Volga Lake
Bakers
Extension Service
Legion Auxiliary
Kjora —. Schroeder
Elgin - Highland Lutheran Parish
Highland
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