Iowa Legislature Soon Opens as Parties Shift Power
In Iowa politics the legislature is set to convene January 11 with Democrats holding majorities in both houses for the first time in 30 years. Republican Floyd Edgington of Sheffield is House floor leader and Senator Robert Risler of New Hampton is named Senate floor leader. Republican Francis Messerly wins a special election to the State Senate, reducing Democratic strength to 25 Republicans. Messerly leads Fred Waite in unofficial Black Hawk County returns by about 8,900 to 8,300 votes. Messerly hails from Finchford.
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GOP
Floyd Edgington
Sheffield Farmer
House Republic
Atlantic
Paullina
Sehereh Henderson
Edgington
Hisington
Beringer
Robert Risler
New Hampton
Senate
Francis Messerly
House
Robert Fulton
Siactat
Freepata Vernor
Messerly
Republlican
Fulton
Robert Ray
Fred. Waite
Waterloo
Baptismal Dinner for Ebberling Child at St Pauls Church
Martin Lee Ebberling, son of Mr and Mrs Loran Lee Ebberling, was baptized Sunday morning at St Pauls Lutheran Church Postville. Sponsors were Mrs Rodney Olson Milwaukee and Harold A dinner was held at the Erling home with Rod ney Olson Milwaukee and Mr and Mrs Leon Shepard among others.
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Martin Lee Ebberling
Loran Lee Eberling
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Postville
Rodney Olson
Milwaukee
Harold
Erling
Leon Shepard
Elgin Turkey Drawings Set for 3 P.M.
Elgin Gift Committee announces turkey drawings at 3 p.m. to allow more people to register. The event aims to expand participation and streamline the process in Elgin.
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Elgin
Turkey
Acto
Thanksgiving Guests and Family Visits Across Cedar Rapids Area
A long list of Thanksgiving visits and gatherings across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Hosts included Mrs. Pearl, Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Johnson, and many relatives from Wadena, Waterloo, Oelwein, and Colorado Springs. Numerous families shared meals and stayed with relatives, with social calls and entertaining moments noted in detail.
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Sirsey Erickson
Alice H
Elono
Bessie ‘Efist
Elmer Bear
Cedar Rapids
Pearl
Darryl Johnson
Arlington
Johnnie Erickson
Wadena
Harold Kinkade
Waterloo
Earl Livingston
Faye Whitten
Floyd Pea Sr
Ed Gernand
Tredent
Dale Patterson
Wise
le Gage
Hart
Richard, Egan
Tomy
John Flanagan
Roy
Watley
Mmin
Forest- Watley
Naot Crandall
Faye Whittenbaugh
Connie
Trudy
Clermont
Man
Tom Clemas
Colorado Springs
Coles
Pat Doocy
Sherril Aeschliman
Emmet Rathbun Jr
Oelwein
Estella Puffett
Volga
Baga Jenninen
Peels
Valve
Bill Murphy
George Lane
Gerald Just Egkheart
Lavern McLavey
Mew
Jerry Waskow
Roy Watley
Forrest Watley
Atwood
Cole
Edwin Eckheart
Forrest Watle
Colorado
Noble Aedoat
12 Turkeys to Be Given Away in Wadena Sat
Wadena merchants will give away 12 turkeys and 12 parkas on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at local business places with purchases and on accounts paid. Santa Claus will attend at the park shelter after the drawing with candy for children.
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Wadena
Santa Claus
Park Shelter
Valley Girls Defeated by Garrison in Close Battle 89 80
Valley High girls fell to Garrison 89 80 Saturday night in an action packed game at Garrison. Inez Lockard led Valley with 44 points while Susan Kingery scored 36 and Linda Collins 26. Garrison pulled away late in the first quarter and held the lead through a high scoring second half with strong late surges.
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Valley ‘High Girls
Gartheon Howie
Dn Sation
Garrison
Hawk Post
Inez Lockard
Susan Kingery
Valley
Linda Collins
Nancy Alderson
Valley Girls
Tigerette
Ben Corbett
Marvin Wilson
Garrigan
Road To New Bridge Completed In West Higin
The north end of the ridge road and the new bridge in west Higin are now open for all weather traffic. County crews rushed the project to finish before winter.
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West Higin
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Held
The Legion Auxiliary held its usual meeting with 24 members present. Reports by secretary and treasurer were read, December decorations planned, and a service project organized for cards and stamp books for shut ins. Hostesses outlined for December include Mrs. Kiple and Mrs. Blockhus, with community club hosts and a rookie committee named. Cookies or fruit juice for the boxes were requested, followed by poetry, prayers, slides, and adjournment.
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Ed ‘Wenger
Mra. Sistas
Foxwell
Sunshine Bine
Cotati
Bats Anoan
Edward Klingman
Ruth
Sas
Reuben Schupbach
Earl Kiple
Helen Blockhus
Robert Boleyn
Jacob Schneider
Ole Reierson
Ida Frieden
Clifford Giselson
Harrald Halverson
Thomas Foxwell
Celia Thoman
Hilder Gilbertson
Clayton County Extension Calendar Snapshot
Clayton County Extension Calendar lists events from December including County Extension Council and 4-H meetings in Garnaville Elkader and Marquette, a County Farm Service annual meeting at the Municipal building, a Social Welfare meeting, Beef Cow and Calf Short Course, Tri State Artificial Breeding annual meeting, and Social Security Workshop at the Airport Inn. Locations include Thoma's in Garnaville Elkader Municipal building Marquette and the Airport Inn with times ranging from 1:30 pm to 9:45 am.
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Thoma’s
Garnaville
Elkader
Clayton County Farm Service Company
Lehise
County Home Economics Committee
Marquette
Elkader Municipal
Saturday Guests at the Sutter Bowie Home
Saturday visitors gathered at Donald Sutter’s home in Bowie with Mrs. V Das Strong, Mrs. Strong, and her party. Joe Ogle and his children joined, along with Mrs. Thomas Ogle and Mrs. Anderson, for an informal social visit.
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Donald Sutter Bowie
V Das Strong
Btrorng
Joe Ogle
Thomas Ogle
Anderson
Fayette County 1964 Tax Levy Increase Noted
The report highlights an expected rise in Fayette County tax levy for 1964. It details how veterans with slight service-connected disabilities may qualify for National Service Life Insurance, though many have lost touch with VA and lack notification of eligibility. VA seeks help from veterans groups to reach these veterans and inform them about GI insurance opportunities.
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National Service
Stars Meet Dec 9 at Eastern Stars Meeting
The Eastern Stars will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening December 9 with a serving committee including Keith, Ronde, chin dat akren, cor, Leon, Seanaen, Lee, Schori, G.B. Shot, Walter, Falk, Will, Nelson, Walter Follett and Arthur Yearous.
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Keith
Ronde
Chin Dat Akren
Cor
A Eg Leon
Seanaen
Lee
Schori
G.B
Walter
Falk
Will
Nelson
Walter Follett
Arthur Yearous
Circle Ruth Meets at Mrs Jack Adrian Home
Ruth circle met at the home of Mrs Jack Adrian Thursday afternoon with Mrs Norris Capper assisting. Nineteen members attended. Mrs Becker presented the lesson “Christ and The Life Within.” The next meeting will be at Mrs John Tillotman’s home. Mrs Ern Holzer will assist.
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Ruth
Jack Adrian
Norris Capper
Is Becker
Christ
John Tillot
Ern Holzer
Class of 754 Holds 10th Reunion
The 1954 graduates held their 10th reunion at the Airport Inn in El Kader. Mrs. Gary Albers of West Union was elected next chair, succeeding Mrs. Duan Strong, with many couples attending from Iowa towns including Lewiston, Davenport, Anamosa, Cedar Falls, Eldorado, Clermont, and Stratford. Several guests sent greetings but could not attend.
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Airport Inn
Elkader
Gary Albers
West Union
Duan Strong
Theodore Kjosa
Lewiston
Minnesota
William Butikofer
Norma Pulfer
Davenport
Paul Pinney
Anamosa
Kenneth Koupat
Erna Baumgartner
Habert Peters
Cedar Falls
Jason Garnaville
Gary Alber
Marvel
Sara Ogle
Glen Reierson
Shirley West
Donald Reierson
Weldon Orth
Karl Lembke
Ronyald Loftsgard
Dennis Butikofer
Robert Yancy
Beverly Benson
Cedar Rapids
Edith Gehring
Washington, D. C
Allen Porter
Janice Schori
California
Gus Papas
Es Brackin
Phoenix
Ariz
Norman Mitts
Karen Kiple
Durant
Burnell Benson
Christmas Seal Fund Appeal Reminder and Request
Town chairman H Wolf asks residents to resubmit envelopes with contributions to meet last year's quota. Frustration over delays and request for prompt action ends with a call to use Want Ad format for contributions.
Lions Club Pancake Day at the Lions Club
A pancake event at the Lions Club is planned for Saturday December with doors opening at 9 am. Adults pay 50 cents. proceeds support 6 grade aid programs at the organization.
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Lions Club
Census figures show shifts in agriculture across Hay County
The census reports 2015 farms in 1958, up from 2818 in 1954, with an average size of 17 acres. Crops sold valued at 4,170,059 dollars and livestock products at 22,981 dollars in 1964. Officials urge farmers to cooperate and complete forms for the next census.
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Hay
Natus
Natufral Bensus
Agculture Ig
Aia
Census Bureau
Dairy barn projects under way in area this fall
Carol Wilson and L L Kiple are building two large dairy barns this fall. The first, a 50 cow free stall open shed for McMillan Bros., measures 26 by 116 feet on the former Brackin farm. A near completed addition of 86 by 72 feet to Floyd Dummermuth's Cedar Rapids barn expands the stanchion area.
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O BE
Carol Wilson
11 Members Filected Extension Council
Eleven townships completed elections to select new members for the 1966 Clayton County Agriculture Extension Council. Chairman James Nading said the odd-numbered townships listed alphabetically took part in fall meetings and several 1964 term limits ended. New local members include Farmersburg Dean Weger Highland Gordon Pollock Marion Gerald Blockhus Volga Haldon Reimer. The 1965 Extension Council will meet January 4 to elect officers.
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Clayton County ‘Agricultur 8
James Nading
Extension Council
Nading
Farmersburg
Dean Weger
Highland
Gordon Pollock
Marion Gerald Blockhus
Volga
Haldon
Reimer
Uyria Farm Bureau Homemakers Meeting
Thedlyria Farm Bureau Home Makers met with Mrs. Will Christen. The meeting was opened by chairman Mrs. Myrten. A special project for the year was discussed. Raymond Jellings led a contest for a better world, pennies for friendship. Des Moines trip reports and safety signals for slow moving wagons were shared. Next meeting is a potluck dinner January 45 at the Raymond Jellings home. Mrs. Jack Adrian and Jacky left to Pharr, Texas to spend the winter, planning to be gone one week.
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Thedlyria Farm Bureau
Will Christen
Myrten
Raymond Jellings
Gernand
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Dawid Christens
Kora
Wer
Jack Adrian
Jacky
Mormiing
Mr. Land
Ed Wagner
Pharr
Texas
Adrian
Arlington County Levy Sets Record High This Year
Arlington Levy Sets Record High as countywide taxes rise with sewer upgrades pushing total levy to 117 087 mills. Stormont district at 67 869 mills and Fayette at 106 814 mills mark notable increases. County auditor Hazeling notes rural private property levies unavailable.
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Lermont’s
Arlington
Ington
Stormont
Clayton County
Fayette
Hazeling
Elgin Tabitha Society to Meet December Evening
The Elgin Tabitha Society plans a December 9 church gathering with Mrs. Metta Krueger leading devotions and music by Mrs. Carl Hackmann. Hostesses include Mrs. Leon Jabot Mrs. Ed Boleyn and Mrs. Tofield Heck.
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Elgin Tabitha Society
Metta Krueger
Carl Hackmann
Ross James
Alfred Jacob
Raymond Boleyn
Leon Ja~ Tob
Ed Boleyn
Tofield Heck
Marion ALCW Group Meeting Noted Activities
Marion ALCW met November 18 at 1 30 p m with hostesses Clarence Anderson Marvin Stsake and Roger Staake. Bible study by Mrs Kenneth Anderson and Mrs T L Loftsgard. Reports read and approved. Christmas boxes planned for servicemen. Members to donate 50c or more for a mission. Each member to bring two dozen cookies for shut ins. Coffee strips requested for donation. Ushers Mervin Anderson and Roger Staake. Offering meditation read by E K Mark. Meeting closed with Lord s Prayer and table brace.
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Marion Alcw
Mdris
Clarence Anderson
Marvin Stsake
Roger Staake
Kenneth Anderson
T. L. Loftsgard
Louis Kjosa
Ronald Loftsgard
Aid
David Sanderson
Mary Ann Anderson
Mervin Anderson
E. K. Mark
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters Meet at Jacob Home
The Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters gathered at Robert Jacob's home with vice president Gary Kleppe presiding. Seven members responded to roll with a hazard around the house noted. Lunch was served by Mrs. Jacob. The next meeting is set for December 2 at Jim Frieden's home.
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Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters
Robert Jacob
Vice
Gary Kleppe
Jacob
Jim Frieden
Pam
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