Wadena church and community notes mix church schedule and local events
The Wadena News lists Sunday church services and youth activities at the Presbyterian Church plus school Christmas program details. It records travel by Mrs. Jim Gilchrist and visits by families and friends, including gatherings of the 600 Club and American Legion Auxiliary, secret pal reveals, arrivals of Santa Claus, and relatives visiting from Alberta Canada and Maquoketa Iowa, with a family birth announcement and local social notes.
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Jim Gilchrist
Frank Wetzel
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Letha Doran
Omaha
Nebraska
Charles Gehring
600 Club
Johnnie Erickson
Darryl Johnson
Harold Corbin
Elmer Struss
Tom S
Riffin
American Legion Auxiliary
Luther Crandall
Santa Claus
Alvah Davis
Penhold
Alberta
Canada
Harry Wells
Maquoketa
Iowa
Alla
Leonhart
Leondatt
Davises
Wells
Clare Parkin
Ronnie
Merl Sawyer
Earlville
Inlaw
Dawson Clark
Marion Happy Hustlers and Busy Beavers Party
At a Marion joint Christmas party two teen age habits Miss Stoop and Mr Slouch were slightly embarrassed after watching movies on proper posture and grooming Kathleen Amundson played Miss Young Dianne Bilgen Mrs Smith in a discussion in introductions Games were played and gifts exchanged by all
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Miss Stoop
Mr. Slouch
Marion Happy Husters
Busy Beavers
Kathleen Amundson
Miss Young
Dianne Bilgen
Mrs. Smith
Ail
Cancer Group Elects Two New Officers
The Fayette county chapter of the Cancer Society elected a new secretary and treasurer at a Monday night meeting held at the State Bank of Fayette. Mrs. Kenneth Smith of Oelwein was elected secretary, replacing Mrs. Victor Steege of Maynard, and W. W. Clark of Fayette was elected treasurer to replace Russell Swartz of Fayette.
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Fayette County
The
Cancer Society
State Bank of
Fayette
Kenneth Smith
Oelwein
Victor Steege
Maynard
W. W. Clark
Russell Swartz
Len Hummel Dies of Heart Attack at Daughter’s Home
Len Hummel, 73, died Sunday fore noon at his daughter Mrs. Les Wheeler’s Volga home. He went to the kitchen for water to take medicine when he was fatally stricken. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Gleim Funeral Home with burial at Wa dena. He was a brother of Mrs. Arthur Hermen.
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Len Hummel
Les Wheeler
Volga
Gleim
Wadena
Mr. Himmel
Arthur Hermen
Farmer Harlan Wetton Injured After Windmill Fall
Harlan Wetton a farmer near Williamsburg was critically injured when he fell from a windmill he was repairing. A rod on the pump punctured his abdomen causing serious internal injuries.
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Harlan Wetton
Williamsburg
Iowa Rural Population Drops as Cities Grow
Iowa’s latest population estimates show a shift from farm to urban living. State total reaches 2,761,888 with 1,432,016 urban residents, down from last year’s 2,796,388. urban count rose while rural counties mostly shrank, led by Des Moines 212,808 and Sioux City 93,482 among major cities.
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Health Department
Des Moines
Iowa
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Waterloo
Erbe Announces Iowa Governor Bid in 1980 Primary
Attorney General Norman Erbe announces he will seek the Republican nomination for Iowa governor in 1980. State Sen Jack Schroeder of Davenport and John Knudson of Albion are listed as other announced candidates. Erbe emphasizes reapportionment and reform of key state laws, saying the people want a workable plan next session. He notes he has not decided how he will vote on the constitutional convention question, a statewide ballot issue every ten years.
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Erbe
Norman [ Erbe
Iean
Jack Schroeder
Davenport
John Knudson
Albion
Boone
Schroeder
Iowa appoints 72 year old Ray Yenter deputy state auditor
Ray Yenter, aged 72, becomes deputy state auditor succeeding Ed J. Kallemyn. Yenter previously served as state insurance commissioner from 1926 to 1901 and as a Johnson county state representative. He also chaired WW II and Korean War bonus boards and later left to join private business.
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Iowa
Ray Yenter
Ed J. Kallemyn
Yenter
Johnson County
Kallemyn
Revolution in Penology Marks Subtle Legal Shift
Walter A. Lunden of Iowa State University described a minor revolution in penology at an Iowa District Judges Association meeting. He noted a shift away from harsh measures, signaling evolving approaches in the field amid criticism of lagging laws. Continued to Page 8.
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Walter A. Lunden
Iowa State University
Iowa District Judges Association
Elgin Community Club Elects New Officers
The Elgin Community Club met at the Legion hall on December 14 with 22 men. Keith Kohler announced new officers: Edward Klingman president, V. J. Bartunek vice president, and Dean DeSart secretary. They will take duties at the January meeting. The group discussed boosting membership and attendance amid declining business participation in community affairs.
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Elgin Community Club
Legion Hall
Keith Kohler
Edward Klingman
V. J. Bartunek
Dean DeSart
Elgin
Mrs. Leo Falb Heads C. E. S
Mrs. Leo Falb was elected worthy matron at the Eastern Star meeting last Wednesday evening. Walter Follett as worthy patron, Mrs. Keith Kohler associate matron, Glen McKellar associate patron, Mrs. Allen Habeger secretary, Mrs. R. P. Strauch treasurer, Mrs. Jack Adrian conductor, Mrs. LeRoy Rothlisberger associate conductor. Appointive officers to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Falb
Eastern Star
Walter Follett
Keith Kohler
Glen McKellar
Allen Habeger
Sec
R. P. Strauch
Treas
Jack Adrian
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Harry Cline Heads Masons In Silver Leaf Lodge
Harry Cline was elected WM of Silver Leaf lodge AP. & A. M. at the annual election held Tuesday evening December 8. Installation of officers set for Tuesday evening January 12. Other officers elected include Jack Adrian W, William Klingman J.W., G. J. Mosby treas., and H. M. McMillan sec. An oyster supper followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cline
Silver Leaf Lodge AP. & A. M
Jack Adrian
Wm. Kling
J.W
G. J. Mosby
Ireas
H. M. McMillan
Fayette County Calendar of Events
Fayette County calendar lists events including a Dairy Promotion Committee meeting at 11 00 a m on Friday December 18 a County Holstein Association board meeting at 11 00 a m on Monday December 21 and Christmas parties for Henderson Prairie 4 H and Scott Hot Shots 4 H with party activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Promotion Committee
County Holstein Association Board
Henderson Prairia
Scott Hot Shots
Quick Move: Frieden Relocates After Dance Hall Closure
Harry Frieden hurriedly moved to a new home after his residence was spotted at a different site late in the week. He must occupy the new place before the cellar walls are finished to clear the Welbel building site razed last spring. Family quarters were set above the locker while Welbel was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Frieden
Ida Leuchtenmacher Buys Elgin Home at Auction
Mrs. Ida Leuchtenmacher of Gunder bought the Maynard Lantz home in west Elgin at public auction last Saturday. The seven room modern residence, well furnished, brought $8,300,080. Her northeast of Gunder farm has been sold. plans for the house were not announced. A large crowd attended the sale amid tense local mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Leuchtenmacher
Gunder
Maynard Lantz
West Elgin
Odako Campfire Girls Hold Christmas Meeting at Schoolhouse
Odako Campfire Girls opened their meeting on Tuesday December 1959 at the schoolhouse with all members present. They made Christmas presents during the session. The next gathering will be at Kathy Gehring’s home for a Christmas party, noted scribe Kathy Gehring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odako Campfire
Kathy Gehring
Clayton County Extension Calendar
Friday, February 19 Town Farm Safety Council Meeting at Des Moines at 10:00 am. Saturday, December 19 Volga Valley Feeders 4 H Christmas party at 8:00 p.m. at Littleport Gym. Thursday, December 24 Extension Office Officially Closed at Noon. Friday, December Christmas Day Office closed. Saturday, December 28 Office Officially Closed SA.
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Town Farm Safety Council
Des Moines
Volga Valley
Littleport Gym
Social Hour Club Meeting At The Gunnydale Club
The Gunnydale Club gathered at Mrs. Ole Reiers home on November 24. The session opened with singing, devotions by Mrs. Joe Wander, and a round of sharing what members and guests liked about farming. Mrs. Kenneth Mark read on Thanksgiving Day, with several poems read by members before a closing hymn.
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Gunnydale Club
Ole Reiers
Joe Wander
Kenneth Mark
Baptism of Jeffrey Wade Reierson at Elgin Lutheran Church
Jeffrey Wade Reierson infant son of Mr and Mrs Glen Reierson was baptized Sunday December 18 at Elgin Lutheran Church by Rev Dennis A Stutrud. Sponsors were Yvonne West and Clarence Reierson. Dinner followed at the Glen Reierson home with Mr and Mrs Clarence Reierson and Gregory of Walker Yvonne West of Cedar Rapids Jim Rubens of Wadena Mr and Mrs Ole Reierson and Mr and Mrs Lawrence West in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey Wade Reierson
Glen Reierson
Elgin Lutheran Church
Dennis A. Stutrud
Yvonne West
Clarence Reierson
Gregory
Walker
Yvonne ‘West
Cedar Rapids
Jim Rubens
Wadena
Ole ‘Reierson
Lawrence West
Lottery Winning Numbers and Jackpot Winners
Saturday results list 16 winning numbers led by 604 and 1651. John Butikofer and Mrs Thom as Howard shared a notable prize with Mrs Thom winning a $50 jackpot.
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John Butikofer
Thomas Howard
Sen
Sunnydale Social Hour Club Picnic at Mrs Miles Home
Mrs Virgil Miles hosted a December 1 Social Hour Club picnic dinner for members and husbands at her home. Mrs Kenneth Strong read the Christmas story. Out of town guest Mrs Kathryn Brabham of Corona, California attended. After a brief meeting take away bingo and a gift exchange revealed secret pals. Next meeting at Mrs Orran Bane home in January with roll call on a 1959 News event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Miles
Kenneth Strong
Kathryn Brabham
Corona
Calif
Orran Bane
Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting Recalls Christmas Festivities
The Pleasant Point Study Club met in December at Mrs. Harry Feller’s home with eleven members attending. Members shared a Bible verse, planned February’s gathering, and exchanged Christmas gifts. Mrs. Louis Dennler read a Christmas story and led the contest titled When the Wise Men Appeared by William Ashley Anderson.
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Pleasant Point
Tertia Club Christmas Program
The Tertia Club held its December meeting at Mrs. Wm. Moore’s home with Mrs. Russell Larson assisting. A program by Mrs. Don Sutter and Mrs. Russell Wenger featured story and song from the General Federation of Women's Clubs library. New member Mrs. Vincent Barttinek welcomed. The club plans a town library project with members staffing Friday afternoons for Elgin grade school children. A secret sister gift exchange followed, and new secret pals were drawn. Mrs. Russell Larson read "My Kind of Christmas" by candlelight.
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Tertia Club
Wm. Moore
Russell Larson
Don Sutter
Russell Wenger
General Federation of Women’s Club
Vincent Barttinek
Elgin
Deer Incident Near George Claims Two Deers
Two deer were killed near George when they were hit on Disckion Road. A third deer was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Valley High to Host Elgin Turkey and Cash Drawings
Elgin business men plan a turkey drawing at 2:00 p.m. and a cash drawing at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday December 24 in the city park. Santa Claus will visit upper Elgin at 1:15 p.m. and lower Elgin at 1:30 p.m. with treats for children.
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Elgin
Santa Claus
Santa
Upper Elgin
Lower Elgin
Fayette County 1960 High School Basketball Tourney Schedule
The 1960 Fayette County basketball tournaments run at Valley High School Gym on January 11 13 and 16 with four schools fielding both girls and boys teams. Girls feature West Central vs Arlington January 11 and Fayette vs Valley January 18 with finals January 16. boys have Fayette vs Valley January 11 and West Central vs Arlington January 13 with finals January 16. West Central and Valley defend their titles in girls and boys respectively.
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Fayette County
Valley High School
West Central
Arlington
Fayette
Valley
Third Graders Present Christmas Program at Elgin School
Third grade students at Elgin Grade School performed a Christmas program Friday afternoon featuring songs such as We Wish You a Merry Christmas Oh Christmas Tree and Silent Night artistic pieces including Choral speaking Signs of the Times and Twas the Night Before Christmas shadow pictures Paddy's Christmas dramatization and a reception for about seventy parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Signs of the Times
Paddy
Scouts Plan for 50th Anniversary Jubilee Events
Scouters of the Wapsipinicon Area Council plan outdoor activities for the 50th anniversary. The Fifth National Jamboree on a 2000 acre ranch near Colorado Springs will host over 200 local Scouts and leaders among 50,000 attendees during July 22 28 1960.
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Wapsipinicon
Boy Scouts of Ammerica
C. R. Shane
Waterloo
Council
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Wapsie
Honored on 90th Birthday in Robbins Family Home
Members of the H. F. Robbins family gathered Sunday December 13 at his home to observe his 90th birthday with a family dinner and three tiered cake baked by his daughter. Others present included numerous relatives such as Mrs. H. F. Robbins and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ogle and Fremont, and many more family friends.
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H. F. Robbins
Fleet. Frieden
Thomas Ogle
Fremont
Fleet Frieden
John
Arthur Kelly
Robert Robbins
Bobby
Juanita
Sherene
Huberta
Leo Benson
Diane
Tommy
Mark
Joe Ogle
Janie
Dale Kelly
Terry
Nancy
Rhonda
Teddy
Burnell Benson
Ramona
JoElien
Newell McIntyre
Nicky
Julie
Mel Baechler
Beverly Benson
Bud Yancey
Don Sutter
Duane Strong
Submarine Rescue Saves 504 Downed Aviators in War
During World War II American submarines rescued 504 downed aviators behind enemy lines. The operations demonstrated bold underwater support and extended survival chances for aircrew until recovery units could reach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uring
Waa
Farmer's Tax Guide Available At Elkader Extension Office
The 63 page Farmer's Tax Guide for 1960 is now at the county extension office in Elkader. It explains income tax rules for farmers and helpers, prepared by the Internal Revenue Service with the cooperative extension service, per County Extension Director Max Saurby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
County Extension Service
Max Sauerbry
Federal Internal Revenue Service
Cooperative Extension Service
Social Security Tax Rates Rise for 1960 Workers
Social Security information notes that employed workers will have 3 percent withheld from January paychecks in 1960, up from 2.4 percent, while self employed filers in 1961 face 4 percent, replacing 3.75 percent. The change covers 1960 to 1962 earnings.
Dairy cattle sale dominates week with high prices
G W Alderson of Wadena led buyers at the Medberry-Ma tin dairy sale last week, paying top dollar for cows. The sale featured about 70 Guernseys, with top cows near 182 dollars, other cows around 180 and 177.50, and heifers selling around 142 dollars. Alderson purchased about 40 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Alderson
Wadena
Elgin Assumes That Christmas Feeling in Town
Two nativity scenes brighten Elgin downtown with Lions Club in the park band stand and Progress Club in the old Post Office building. Christmas lights span poles on the park and Center street, creating holiday mood as December 25 nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Lions Club
Progress Club
Center Street
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Lace Martin
Grads School
Marion
Happy Hustlers
Cancer Group
Iowa Press Association
Community Club
Masons
Lantz
Odako
Campfire Girls
Clayton County
Bell
Sunnydale Club
Valley High
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