Iowa State News Highlights From Page One
State news reports Lt Gov elect Edward J. McManus and wife Sally, plus officials, with plans to attend the Rose Bowl by train. Iowa discusses contested races for state supreme court and attorney general. Frank Messer loses by 114 votes. Norman Erbe wins by 2,032. County fairs attract over two million attendees. total 104 fairs, funds down while property value rises. University of Iowa football coach Evashevski may get a $2,500 raise. new nonpartisan judge selection plan proposed. Iowa State University ranks 21st nationwide with 10,516 students. legislation backing the plan is anticipated.
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Sandi
Edward J. McManus
Sally
Robert Johnson
Loveless
Johnson
William H. Nicholas
Pasadena
National Guard
State University of
Towa
California
State Supreme Court
Frank Messer
Iowa City
Ralph Oliver
Sioux City
Norman Erbe
Boone
Don Wilson
West Des Moines
Forest Evashevski
University of Iowa
Iowa
Evy
Iowa State Bar Association
Supreme Court
District Court
Rail depots to be dismantled under commission action
Iowa board objects to stigmatizing language about mental health and oversees rail depot closures. The state commerce commission authorized Northwestern to dismantle depots at small stations, closing 78 stations and creating 27 central fright agencies for 105 communities last August. It also directed Rock Island to close 12 stations and consider closing 26 more if labor agreements hold, while 18 stations remain open. Rock Island asked permission to dualize all 57 stations.
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State Commerce Commission
North Western Railroad
Iowa
Auugust
Rock Island
Commission
Reunion After 53 Years
Al Fred Jacob and Arthur Wardell, once classmates at a business college in Oelwein, reunited after 53 years. Jacob’s granddaughter Karen Schroeder learned of Wardell’s identity, arranged the meeting, and sparked the long awaited reunion.
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Alfred Jacob
Arthur Wardell
Oelwein
Mr. Jacob
Karen Schroeder
Mr. Wardell
Loftsgard Estate Farm Sold Near Gunder to Trudo
Eugene Trudo of Castalia buys the Helmer Loftsgard estate farm, a 100 acre parcel one mile south of Gunder, with possession arranged for the first of the coming year. The land was rented until about a year ago by Lloyd Loftsgard, who has continued to work the land this past year.
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Eugene Trudo
Castalia
Helmer Loftsgard
Gunder
Lloyd Loftsgard
Court House News Real Estate Transfers Report
Real estate transfers list Slyfield Dawn and Frederick John to Ella Dummermuth with quitrent description SE SW 30 and parts NW 31 plus other parcels. Gene 3 to Ella Dummermuth repeats same. Also marriage licenses December 6 for Harry R Hrause and Sera Dora Larson. Bill of sale John A Walker to Gilbert D DeSotel includes half interest in merchandise and stock in Arlington.
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Slyfield
Dawn
Frederick John
Ella Dummermuth
Dummermuth
W. A
Wif
Sandra Prammer
Hus
Gene
Walker
John A
Gilbert D. DeSotel
Arlington
New Cars Registered in Arlington and Elgin
John R. Thompson and Vernita Arlington register a Buick sedan with the 60 model. Norris Reierson or Geraldine Clermont register a 1959 Chevrolet station wagon. Elgin’s Hilder B. Gilbertson lists a Chevrolet sedan.
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Thompson
John R
Vernita
Arlington
Reierson
Norris T
Geraldine C. Clermont
Hilder B. Gilbertson
Elgin
Birth notices from scattered families across Iowa and Wisconsin
Grandparents Mr and Mrs Ben Erickson learn of a new baby boy. Cmdr and Mrs H Decor of Lompoc Calif report a daughter. Mr and Mrs Thomas Dennler of Niagara Wisconsin announce a daughter Carolean born December 11, the couple’s fourth child. A son born to Mr and Mrs Sylvan Torkelson of Elkader born November 30 weighing 10% pounds named Kevin James. Mr and Mrs Russell Chamers of Rock Island Illinois welcomed a daughter Tuli December 4 weighing ib and 15 oz. Mrs John Grimm returned home after two weeks with the Dhammers family.
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Redil
Ben Erickson
Cmdr
H. Decor
Daugister
Thomas Dennler
Niagara
Wis
Carolean
Dennlers
Sylvan.Torkelson
Elkader
Kevin James
Russell Chamers
Rock Island
Tuli
John Grimm
Dhamers
Planning Gifts For Children With Practical Toy Ideas
The text discusses thoughtful gift planning for kids, favoring useful items. It cites Lillian M. Gilbreth on giving real, sharp tools and suggests experiences like trips, meals, and tickets, plus homemade drama kits for children’s play. It emphasizes practical, engaging gifts over generic presents.
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Lillian M. Gilbreth
Indoor family Christmas games and tree trimming fun
A fragment describes children enjoying indoor games such as dominoes and checkers and making ornaments. It notes gifts, tree trimming, and shared family activities like stringing cranberries and popcorn, with a Christmas celebration theme.
Hog market forecasts show lower November December slaughter plans
Farmers report intentions to sell about 3,809,000 hogs for slaughter in two months, roughly two percent below last year and 22 percent under the five year November-December average. November slaughters seen at 1,810,000 with December projected at 1,560,000, totaling 3,370,000, below prior year and the five year norms.
Savings Bonds Sales Climb in Fayette County
Purchases of United States savings bonds in Fayette county during October totaled $119,875, lifting the 10 month total to $1,810,509. The county surpassed its annual quota of $14,978.49 and stood at 121 percent by the end of October. Other area counties show October figures and percent of quota: Clayton $161,259 131 percent. Allamakee $96,246 115 percent. Winneshiek $77,485 117 percent.
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United States Savings
Fayette County
Clayton County
al- Jamakee
Winneshiek
Real Estate Transfers and Licenses Noted in Late Week
Real estate transfers listed including Leo L Schori and Herbert Commer with parcel details. License to wed noted for Francia Eugene Aylesworth and Janet Kathrynn DeWeld with Fayette and Wadena references.
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Schori
Leo L
Inertia
Bak
Herbert Commerbicas
Gainer
Francia Eugene Aylesworth
Janet Kathrynn DeWeld
Fayette
Wadena
Will of Fred Nydegger to be Heard in Fayette Court
Notice from Fayette County Iowa District Court about the last will and testament of Fred Nydegger, deceased. Hearing set for December 20, 1958, in West Union to admit the instrument to probate.
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District Court of
Te County
Iowa
Annie G. Gun- Gerson
Seid
Fayette County
Towa
George A .C. Schmidt
Traeger & Koempel
Law West Union
District Court
Fred Nydegger
Tate
West Union
Accident injures man at West Union feed grinder
Douglas Guyer was hospitalized last week after an accident when his clothing became caught in the power takeoff of a feed grinder. He sustained a dislocated hip and head and body cuts with lip and chin injuries. The incident occurred on December 6.
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Douglas Guyer
West Union
Long Philodendron Vine Grows Through Vic tor Kitchen
Mrs Roy Merck of rural Victoria tends a philodendron vine that runs from a 2.5 inch pot to the ceiling and around three kitchen walls, extending about three feet on the fourth side. The vine has grown for a little more than three years and now measures 98 feet in length.
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Roy Merck
Victor
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