Bennett Outstanding Agriculturalist
Wm Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Cleve Bennett of Higin has been chosen as one of twenty five high school seniors to be honored by the Agricultural Council of Town State College They will attend the 27th Annual All Agriculture Banquet at 6 30 p m December 1 1955 in Great Hall Memorial Union on the Iowa State Campus Scholarship leadership and 4H and FFA activity were considered Billy holds the degree of Iowa Farmer in the FFA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bennett
Cleve Bennett
Higin
Agricultural Council of Town State College
Great Hall
Memorial Union
Towa
Agricultural Council
Billy
Lyria Homemakers Meet. Christmas Bows and Yeast Bread
The Lyria Homemakers met with Mrs. Forrest Shaffer for the November gathering. Twenty one ladies attended and viewed a home made Christmas gifts exhibit. Mrs. Reynold Strong and Mrs. Orran Bane led the lesson on Christmas Bows and Decorations. The December meeting moves to December 8 at Mrs. Howard Medberry’s home with Yeast Bread and Rolls as the next topic. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyria
Forrest Shaffer
Reynold Strong
Orran Bane
Howard Medberry
Christmas Seal Sale Opens Amid Polio Vaccine Hopes
The annual Christmas Seals sale began on Wednesday November 16. The article notes medical research advancing polio vaccine development after twenty years and twenty million dollars, hoping for future TB and heart disease breakthroughs. The Yowa Heart organization urges more funding, highlighting that only two states run a combined TB and heart campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yowa Heart Organization
Jaws
Adopt Daughter Announcement From Ankara Couple
M/Sgt. and Mrs. Irvin Olson of Ankara Turkey have adopted a daughter named Patricia a native of Athens Greece. Patricia will be eight years old on New Years Day. The Olson address is M/Sgt. Trvin Olson AF 17028925 APO 206A New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Olson
Ankara
Turkey
Patricia
Athens
Greece
Olson
Trvin Olson
APO
New York
N.Y
Wadena Boy Burned in Weekend Accident
Wadena boy David Gould son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Gould was severely burned on the head arms and back Sunday noon November 20 when he turned over a deep tractor. He was hospitalized at West Union. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Guy Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gould
Eugene Gould
Wadena
West Union
Guy Gould
Turkey Winners Named From Saturday Contests
Turkey winners announced for Saturday November 26 include Mrs Ben Mennier Dwain Barker Earl Kiple Kathleen Amundson Oliver alias Larry Loftsgard Joe Eehy John Seago Oscar Holden Randolph Reierson and Keith Larson Oliver in a local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Ben Mennier
Dwain Barker
Earl Kiple
Kathleen Amundson
Almer
Larry Loftsgard
Joe “Eehy
John Seago
Oscar Holden
Randolph Reierson
Keith ‘Larson
Oliver
Camp Fire Meeting Minutes From Wehonka Trail Seekers
The Wehonka Trail Seekers met Nov 14 at Karen King's home for regular business. A second gathering occurred at Carol Schupbach’s home. On Nov 28 cookies were packed and delivered to Good Samaritan Home in West Union. Linda Mitts served as Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen King
Carol Schupbach
West Union
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Dean Kittelson of Colesburg
Mr and Mrs Dean Kittelson of Colesburg announce the birth of a daughter Ruth Ann weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces born Wednesday November 23 at Waukon hospital They also have another daughter Jean Mrs Kittelson is formerly Elsie Nesset and well remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Kittelson
Colesburg
Ruth Ann
Waukon Hospital
Jean
Kittelson
Elsie Nesset
Income Tax Forms Will Be Mailed Soon
Federal and state tax forms for 1966 filing will be mailed to taxpayers between December 27 and January 10, with farmers and those needing advance copies advised to pick up forms at district or local offices. Separate note on speed limits discusses night driving limits and enforcement, while Iowa Farm Bureau notes elected leaders and a call for a national emergency program for farmers. Continued to Last Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa District
Internal Revenue
Iowa Tax Commission
Iowa Farm ‘Bureau Federation
Congressional
Washington
Two Newborns In Postville Hospital
Mr and Mrs Henry Kuehl welcomed a son, Thomas David, born Wednesday at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Clarence Reckdaschel and spouse welcomed a daughter, Marie Lynette, born Thanksgiving Day at Postville hospital weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas David
Henry” Kuehl
Navy
Postville Hospital
Clarence ‘Reckdaschel
Marie Lynette
New Addresses Listed for Waters and Kiple
Mrs. Edward J Waters appears at 718 N Hampshire Mason City Iowa while M V Kiple is listed at 22 N 9th St DeKalb Illinois. The notice records updated residential addresses for two individuals in separate states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Waters
Hampshire
Mason City
Iowa
M. V. Kiple
9Th St
DeKalb, Il
Have You Bought Your Christmas Seals Yet
Annual Christmas Seal sale to fight tuberculosis urges Iowa residents to contribute. Mrs Walter Follett, Pleasant Valley township chairman, asks those not yet contributing to buy Seals now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
T. B. Association
Walter Follett
Pleasant Valley Township
Notable Iowa Visitors Attend International Livestock Show
Joe Brink of Elkader and Robert Helms and Don Engelhart departed Monday for Chicago to participate in the International Livestock Show. They planned to observe the Hereford judging and show, joined by Walter Rothlisberger and Otis Rothlisberger who also traveled to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brink
Elkader
Robert ‘Helms
Don Engelhart
Chicago
Walter Rothlisberger
Otis Rothlisberger
Elected Treasurer Named for Dubuque Presbyterian Society
Mrs Arthur Herrling of Wadena was elected treasurer of the Dubuque Presbyterian Society at the annual meeting. The society, serving 27 churches in northeast Iowa, chose Herrling for a one year term, succeeding Mrs E C Marston of Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Herrling
Wadena
Dubuque
Progress Club Meets for Thanksgiving Theme Program
The Progress Club gathered Monday evening November 21 at Mrs Lorence Muehlthaler’s home with thirteen members. Members shared Thanksgiving plans and heard a program titled Thanksgiving Proclamation of the Past by Mrs Clyde Wenger, Thanksgiving Thoughts by Mrs Robert D Wilson, and Thanksgiving Poetry by Mrs Harold Halverson. The next meeting is set for December 5 at Mrs Harry Johnson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Lorence Muehlethaler
Clyde Wenger
Robert D. Wilson
Harold Halverson
Harry Johnson
In Service At Camp Chaffee
Pvt Stanley D Boyer son of Mr and Mrs Herman Boyer assigned to Company D 81st Medium Tank Battalion for basic training in the United States Army He will be taught fundamentals of soldiering use and fire infantry weapons and practice Army combat tactics After eight weeks he may be reassigned or remain at Camp Chaffee for occupational specialty training Also Sp 3 Gene H Snyder new address Aber deen Proving Ground Maryland A soldier discharged Pfc Milton Co Kurth arrived home Thanksgiving Day after sixteen months service in Korea He received his discharge from Fort Lewis Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Chaffee
Stanley D. Boyer
Herman Boyer
Gene H. Snyder
R. A
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maryland
Milton Co. Kurth
Gottfred Kurth
Korea
Fort Lewis
Washington
Local 4 H Meetings and Party Notice
Local 4 H clubs meet and host events at 8:00 p m Monday December 5 at Dyria Church and Wadena Club hosts a Christmas party at 8:00 p m Minors working for parents are not in employment under social security Use Want Ads regularly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiyria
Dyria
Wadena
Marion Mission Society Meeting Recalls Ephphatha Works
The Marion Mission Society met on Tuesday November 8 with hostesses Mdms Olvin Olson Maur ice Landsgard Henry Nyberg and Gordon Landsgard. Pastor I M Thredt of the Ephphatha Church Mission spoke and showed moving pictures on missionary work among the deaf blind and mute. The afternoon collection benefited the Ephphatha Mission. Guests included the Norway Bergan and St Olaf groups. Dr Strandjard offered remarks and Thank Offering envelopes were collected. Several ladies attended the recent Workers Conference at Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Mission Society
Mdms
Olvin Olson
Maurice Landsgard
Henry Nyberg
Gordon Landsgard
I. M. Thredt
Ephphatha Church Mission
Ephphatha Mission
Norway
Bergan
St. Olaf
Strandjard
Decorah
Legion Auxiliary Meets December 8 for meeting and party
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet December 8 in the Legion rooms for their regular meeting and Christmas party. Hostesses include Mrs Leota Welch, R A Crider, Rex Mulford, Ed Boleyn, Myron Hoag and Oscar Holden. Members will donate 50c to buy cooking utensils. children will exchange gifts. Bell and Gavel to be presented to Gold Star mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Mdms
Leota Welch
R. A. Crider
Rex Mulford
Ed Boleyn
Myron Hoag
Oscar Holden
Charter Night Observed by Fayette Lions Club
Nine couples from Elgin attended the Fayette charter night as Freeman Reid International Counselor delivered the address. West Union Lions sponsored the new club with attendees including C B Schori, George Falk, Sheldon Boyle, Leo Grether, Kenneth Mark, Max Medberry, Herbert Ash, Dale DeSart, Hilder Gilbertson, and Mrs Jerry Baird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
New Fayette Lions Club
Freeman Reid
West Union Lions
Messrs
Madrs
C. B. Schori
George Falk
Sheldon Boyle
Leo Grether
Kenneth Mark
Max ‘Medberry
Herbert Ash
Dale DeSart
Hilder Gilbertson
Jerry Baird
Klingmans Expected Here Thursday
The Edward Klingman family of Ottumwa are expected to arrive here Thursday and will be settled soon. They have leased the Conner residence at the east end of Center street and have purchased the Elgin Clothes Shop, taking possession January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Klingman
Ottumwa
Conner
Center Street
Klingmans
Elgin
Patterson announces engagement of Dar Jene Patterson to Louis Halverson
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Patterson of Wadena announce the engagement of their daughter Dar Jene Patterson to Louis Halverson son of Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson of Elgin The couple both attend Upper Iowa University with Dar Jene employed as a secretary at UU and Louis a student at UU The wedding is planned for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Boji
Wadena
Ilon Ann
Floyd Patterson, Jr
Floyd Patterson, Sr
Miss Boji
McGregor
Floyd Patterson
Dar~ Jene
Louis Halverson
Albert Halverson
Elgin
Housing for teachers threatens Clermont Elgin schools
The Clermont Elgin Consolidated School District warns the community that a housing shortage endangers securing and keeping qualified teachers. Two families required housing for Theodore Kjaer and David Pannkuk. one teacher found private housing, the other must vacate by December 1 unless a suitable home is provided. The district urges civic groups and individuals to assist, noting the central high school opening in 1957 may attract staff but without suitable housing, the district cannot retain or attract needed teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C-E
Theodore Kjaer
Elgin
David Pannhuk
Clermont
Thore Thompson
Kjaer
Pannkuk
Postville
Thompson
Fortun
Central High School
M. H. Moore
Clermont-Elgin Consolidated School District
Editor Completes 45 Yrs Church Work in Benton
Alden Pinney of the Scott County Democrat marks 45 years of service to the Methodist Church in Benton Missouri He helped build two churches served as Sunday school superintendent trustee treasurer and Epworth League president He also played the role of chair warmer in a small church voice duties and janitor at times reflecting a life in church work and publishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Alden Pinney
Scott County Democrat
Methodist Church
Pinney
Stewards
Epworth League
Caruso
Robinson
St. Louis Globe-Dem
Tabithas Meet The Tabitha Society Includes Star Concert
The Tabithas will gather at the church on Thursday December 8. Mrs Abe Habeger leads devotions and the program features Follow the Star by Molris with soloist Ed na Miller and a list of participants including Hugo Hackmann Jack Winkleman Otto Krueger Alfred Wenger Alfred Jacob and Edward Krueger Hostesses include Mdms Clara Baumgartner Tofield Heck Max Lehman and others. The group emphasizes that the Bible is the best gift God has given man and all good from the Savior is communicated through this book per John 4 Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Abe Habeger
Molris
Hugo Hackmann
Jack ,Winkleman
Otto Krueger
Alfred Wenger
Alfred Jacob
Edwin Krueger
Edna Miller
Alfred Baechler
Mdms
Clara Baum
Gartner
Tofield Heck
Max Lehman
Edward Krueger
John
Adams
New Addresses for Mae Bopp at Cochran Road
Mrs Mae Bopp relocates to 403 Cochran Road Lexington Kentus with the address change taking effect immediately. The notice confirms the new residence and directs correspondents to update records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Bopp
Cochran Road
Lexington
Kentus
Study Club Meeting Highlights Americanism and Tax Talk
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs. C B Schori Ga on Tuesday evening December 2. The program featured a paper titled God left the Challenge in the Earth and a presentation Time to Stop Look and Listen on taxes. Attendees included Mrs. F L C Muehlethaler Mrs. W J Grove Mrs R B Strauch Mrs Karl Meinhard Mrs Walter Falb and Mrs C B Sehori. The annual Christmas party is planned for Mrs G J Mesby’s home on December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
C.B
Schori Ga
FL ‘C. Muehlethaler
Jscrent Farm
W.J. Grove
RB. P. Strauch
Charles L iCapper Sr Returns Home From Hospital
Charles L iCapper Sr came home Monday from Postville hospital where he had spent several days for medical treatment. Wm Kohls was admitted to Postville hospital Sunday as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. iCapper, Sr
Postville Hospital
Wm. Kohls
Postoffice Change at Westgate
The Post Office Department installed Russell Mullins as acting postmaster to replace Vera L Coleman who requested release from duties by November 30. Westgate is classified as a third of fice under Oplicious, with Apple and Gee apps mentioned in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Russell Mullins
Vera L. Coleman
Westgate
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Bennett
Lyria
Camp Fire Meeting
Linda Mitts
Town Press Association
Clinton Moyer
Moyer
E. Howard Hill
Minburn
Charles IE. ‘Hearst
Cedar Falls
John Engels
Maynard
LeRoy Getting
Sanborn
Harvey Moeckley
Folk City
Ilon Ann Boji
Zachary Taylor
The
Presbyterian Society
Marion Mission Soc
Legion Auxiliary
Fayette
Darlene Patterson
Tabithas
Apple
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