Baumgartner Koupal Wedding at Elgin Lutheran Church
Miss Erna Elizabeth Baumgartner and Kenneth James Koupal were married in a candle light double ring ceremony at Elgin Lutheran Church. The bride wore Dupioni silk with Alencon lace and a pearl necklace. attendants wore pink crystallette gowns. After a reception for 250 guests, the couple will reside at 2121 Main Cedar Falls. he works at Smitty's Tire and Appliance, she at Perpetual Savings and Loan in Waterloo.
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Elgin Lutheran Church
Erna Elizabeth Baumgartner
Ernest Baumgartner
Kenneth James Koupal
Emnily Kaupal
Reinbeck
Dennis A. Stutrud
Leo Friederich
Duane Strong
Danice Anderson
James Westegaard
Marilana Ogle
Connie Baumgartner
Stanley Anderson
Barbara
Panet Westegaard
Sylvan Koupal
Donald Sutter
Nicky Baumgartner
Richard Bouska
Hulda Sutter
Allan Anderson
Koupal
Smitty
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Strawberry Point
Independence
Oelwein
Wadena
Garber
Elkader
West Union
Hawkeye
Fredericksburg
Clermont
Postville
Monona
St. Olaf
Obituary: James Muncie 1892 1949 West Union area resident
James Muncie born February 1 1892 in Carluke Scotland immigrated to the United States in 1911 to work on farms near Wadena. He served in France in 1918 and was discharged July 1 1949. He married Clara Kerr on June 7 1933 and they farmed near West Union until 1954. He died August 9 at Rochester Minnesota at age 65, survived by wife Clara daughter Florence and several siblings. CARD OF THANKS accompanies family note of gratitude.
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James Muncie
Carluke
Scotland
James
Barbara Frame Muncie
United States
Allan Longmuir
Wadena
France
Clara Kerr
Volga
West Union
Highway 56
Cook Street
Muncie
Presbyterian Church of
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Elgin Legion Post No
Rochester
Minn
Clara
Florence
Archie
Brooklyn
N. Y
George Gibb
Barbara Muncie
Jake Gilchrist
Alex Scott
James Thompson
Archie Muncie
Alex Muncie
Houston
Texas
Bernard Kerr
Susan Mason
Elgin, II
Leo Kerr
Granger, Minn
Osey Kerr
Fredericksburg
Local Winners Dominate 44H Club Calves Show
The community shines in the 44H Club calves results with numerous winners across breeds. Shorthorn heavy winners include Richard Meyer and Karolyn Kerr, light class laurels go to John Meyer and Robert Kerr Jr. Angus and Hereford categories feature multiple top finishers led by Thomas Baldwin and Carl Wagner Jr. The list covers many Meyer and Frieden family members among others.
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S Shorthorn
Richard Meyer
Karolyn Kerr
Terry Habeger
Lyle Medberry
Robert, Meeyr
John Meyer
Robert Kerr, Jr
Glen Christen
Louis Christen
Ronald Nelson
Angus
Thos. Baldwin
Karen King
Annette Meyer
Dennis Meyer
Richard Frieden
Michael Baldwin
Maureen Baldwin
Hereford
Carl Wagner,Jr
Victor Feller
Larry Miles
Roger Howard
Nancy Agner
Ann ‘Miles
Randy Miles
David Frieden
Pat Wilson
Robert Rothlisberger
Sharnel Rothlisberger
Janet Rothlisberger
David ‘Frieden
Dianne Frieden
Stanley Shaffer
Paul Hanson
James Frieden
Michael Wilson
Otis Rothlisberger Tops Open Beef Show With Multiple Champions
Otis Rothlisberger won top honors in the open beef show, claiming senior, junior and grand champion bull and female. Robert Kerr took first place in a one year old heifer and second in the senior heifer calf event.
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Er Otis Rothlisberger
Robert Kerr
Helms Leads Hereford Winners at County Fair
A.W. Helms and Sons captured junior and grand champion Hereford bulls and senior junior and grand champion females, plus about ten other blue ribbons. Gerald Shaffer earned first and second on Herefords. Kerrs Show Champion Robert Jr and Karolyn Kerr of Elgin topped the 4-H baby beef show, with Roberts steer grand champion and Karolyn’s reserve. Thos Baldwin of Wadena headed the show men. Barbara Anderson and Deanna Holtzman named to represent the county in the Queen of the Furrow contest. Selection made Tuesday night.
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Helms
A.W. Helms and Sons
Hereford
Gerald Shaffer
Robert, Jr
Karolyn Kerr
Elgin
Robert
Karolyn
Thos. Baldwin
Wadena
Barbara Anderson
Vernon Andersons
Clermont
Deanna Holtzman
Robert Holtzmans
Oelwein
Apple Tree Rebinds Blossoms On Grinnell Property
An apple tree blown over and deemed dead on Frank Strover's Grinnell property has unexpectedly produced blossoms signaling possible resilience and regrowth after a recent wind event.
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Frank Strover
Grinnell
Vinnie Evekds Anathemie and 137th AAA Poster Contest
Open schools invite children to begin learning as the AAA Motor Club of Iowa urges drivers to slow near school grounds and nearby neighborhoods. The piece notes many youngsters may be new to school and unaware of traffic dangers.
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Vinnie
AAA Motor Club
Iowa
Marion Busy Bees Plan Camp At Trails End
A special meeting at Marion and Helen Christen home on August 18 set camp committees and assigned articles. Monday noon twenty girls and chaperones left for Trails End, with two girls returning after Pike's Peak visit. The group engaged in games and lunch before rest.
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Marion
Helen Christen
George Nickels
George Schupbach
Chuckie
Trails End
Pike's Peak
Warns of Corn Aphid Build Up
An outbreak of small dark green aphids has reached dangerous levels in corn fields. Entomologist E. H. Fisher notes heavy infestations mainly in southern and eastern counties. Aphids prevent ear development with counts from 500 to 2,500 per plant. populations rise rapidly. Parathion and malathion can control the aphids.
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E. H. Fisher
University of Wisconsin
Tues- Ye Fisher
Ten Dollar Bill Acquisition Memorandum
Charles Hibbs recently acquired a ten dollar National currency note issued by the First National Bank of Marenge in 1920. The note features William McKinley, whereas modern ten dollar bills display Alexander Hamilton.
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Charles Hibbs
First National Bank of Marenge
Wm. McKinley
Alexander Hamilton
Litterbugs Are Numerous Across States and Nations
Nationwide littering is a growing problem with estimates of costs topping fifty million dollars yearly. States impose fines from one to one thousand dollars with penalties including jail in some cases. Georgia leads with up to a $1000 fine or six months in jail.
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United States
American Association of State Highway Officials
Minois
Motor Club
Indiana
Georgia
Tlinois
Chicago
Secondary Roads Threaten Iowa Drivers on Rural Routes
Iowa Patrol warns drivers face far higher crash risk on secondary roads due to many intersections loose surface material and obstructed visibility from corn and trees. Major James Machholz cites per mile risk 30 to 40 times higher than on primary highways urging caution and noting 50 mph as absolute top speed on best gravel surfaces.
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Iowa Highway Patrol
James Machholz
Machholz
Machhelz
Waterloo Social Security Office to Visit West Union
A representative from the Water loo social security office will be at the Court House in West Union on September 3 and 17 from 10:00 a m to 12:00 noon to assist residents.
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Waterloo Social Security Office
West Union
Court House
New Addresses Listed for Mrs. Johnston in Stockport Iowa
Mrs W F Johnston formerly Carrie Steele is now located in Stockport Iowa. She was married August 10 to Harold Grimm Paul Mollenhauer at Glen Avenue West Shore Grays Lake Illinois.
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W. F. Johnston
Carrie Steele
Stockport
Iowa
Harold_Grimm
Paul Mollenhauer
Glen Ave
West Shore
Grays Lake, Il
Lerch and Fauser Families Welcome Newborns
Mr and Mrs Joe Lerch are parents of Terrance James born August 17 at Palmer Memorial West Union weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Mr and Mrs Don Fauser announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday Aug 21 at Postale hospital weighing 7 pounds 0 ounces. This makes three daughters and a son for the Fausers.
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Joe Lerch
Terrance James
Palmer Memorial
West Union
Don Fauser Srounee
Postale Hospital
Fausers
Eight-Hour Work Law For Government Jobs Adopted in 1868
The eight-hour law passed by Congress in 1868 set a standard that in all government employment a day’s work equals eight hours. The measure established a maximum daily duration for official duties and pictorially influenced subsequent labor reforms across sectors.
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Congrses
Giant Catch Nets 46 Inch River Pike Near Guttenberg
Larry Kehoe Jerry Shares and Randy of Jesup hauled in a massive catch on the Mississippi River two miles south of Guttenberg after 45 minutes of effort. The fish measured 46 inches in length and proved a notable triumph for the trio.
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Larry Kehoe
Jerry Shares
Randy
Jesup
Perera
Dover Strait Narrowest English Channel Segment
The Strait of Dover spans about 20 miles across and marks the narrowest portion of the English Channel. This strait separates England from France and serves as a major maritime passage.
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Strait of
Dover
English Channel
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B. C. Johnston
Edgar Traeger, Jr
Gene Wood
American Legion Post of
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Herbert Ash
Myron Chapman
Rothlisberger
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ANCS
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Jfort
SFE
Newaeld Service
F.D. Welch
OWA
Elgin Insurance Agcy
DIAL
Moore's
Cravo
Ook Sale
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Moore
Delbrook Oleo
Sunkist
Red Dot Foods
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Madison
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Falk’s
Elgina
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