Felco Cash Returns to Co-operatives in Iowa
Felco Cash to Co-operatives reports 93 409 43 dollars returned locally through Clermont Cooperative. Farmers Elevator Service Company paid out 21 112 048 dollars in cash to co-operatives at a Des Moines convention January 26 27 and 28. The funds belong to farmers who used Felco and are patronage refunds for 1958. Savings from Felco use in 1966 exceed a half million dollars for Iowa farmer members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Co-perative
Farmers Elevator Service Company
Felco
Des Moines
Iowa
Mrs Carmen Swenson Birthday Dinner Hosted by Miller
Mrs Gusie Miller entertained at dinner Sunday for the birthdays of Mr and Mrs Carmen Swenson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Marvin of Fayette, Mr and Mrs Leo Woods and sons, Mr and Mrs Willett Miller and sons, and Mr and Mrs Allen Haheger of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusie Miller
Carmen Swenson
Robert Marvin
Fayette
Leo Woods and Sons
Willett Miller and Sons
Allen Haheger
Elgin
Administrator Appointed for Hulda Larson Deceased Estate
District Court in Fayette County Iowa appoints Paul H. McCoy as administrator of Hulda Larson Deceased estate. Creditors urged to present claims. debtors to remit payments to McCoy at 1959 date and location. Attorney C W Antes, First National Bank Building West Union Iowa. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for hospital care and assistance with moving farm home.
Battling Swine Anemia Drives Livestock Health Drive
The American foundation for Animal Health warns swine producers that anemia caused by iron and copper deficiencies in soil is a major killer of baby pigs. Early symptom recognition, prompt treatment, and preventive measures such as iron injections under veterinary guidance are advised as a regular farm practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana
Clermont Iowa grants Scenic Ridge Telephone rights to streets
On December 1, 1058 Clermont Town Council enacted an ordinance granting Scenic Ridge Telephone Company and its successors a 25 year right to use and occupy streets, alleys and public places for a general telephone and telegraph system. The ordinance requires police power, payment of publication and election costs, and becomes binding after voter approval and company written acceptance. The election on January 5, 1959 passed 42 yes to none, with Geo Durscher as town clerk and Will J. Nelson as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Iowa
Scenic Ridge Telephone Company
Scenic’ Ridge Telephone Company
Geo. Durscher
A. D
Tnc
Geo Durscher
Will J. Nelson
Farmers Savings Bank Holds Annual Meeting
Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont Iowa held its stockholders meeting on February 3 in the American Legion Rooms. Directors J A Erickson Gordon J Hoopman L H Meier Karl Miller Ed P Quinn and Chrystol M Thoma were re elected. Miller was re elected president Brigkson and Thoma re elected vice presidents Meier re elected cashier Robison asst cashier Phyllis Skeen hired as teller bookkeeper A ten per cent cash dividend was paid for 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
Clermont
Iowa
American Legion
J. A. Erickson
Gordon J. Hoopman
L. H. Meier
Karl Miller
Ed P. Quinn
Chrystol M. Thoma
A. Brigkgon
Eugene Robison
Phyllis Skeen
Fall injures woman in Lineville near Leon
Eva Shumack, 34, of Lineville suffered severe injuries after falling from a car driven by Willard Lane near Leon. The vehicle was moving at about 69 to 6% miles per hour when the Indy leaned against the door, it opened and she tumbled onto the pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Shumack
Lineville
Willard Lane
Leon
Indy
Parkhour
Luncheon and Shower Honored Mrs. Leon Hansen
Mrs. L. H. Appelman entertained nine ladies Saturday at a luncheon and shower for Mrs. Leon Hansen. Guests included Mrs. Linus Putz of West Union Mrs. C. B. Schori Mrs. Paul Zurbriggen of Elgin Mrs. Henry Follett Mrs. Chrystal Thoma Mrs. Lloyd Meier Mrs. Aldora Anderson and Mrs. Dale Fogle of Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Appelman
Leon Hansen
Linus Putz
West Union
C. B. Schori
Paul Zurbriggen
Elgin
Henry Follett
Chrystal Thoma
Lloyd Meier
Aldora Anderson
Dale Fogle
Clermont
Open House at Luana Attracts 750 Visitors
The Luana open house drew about 750 attendees on Sunday with twenty six towns represented including Cresco Lansing and Guttenberg. Emil H Shafer of Hawkeye won the grand prize a drop leaf dining table. The home was built by Gunderson Construction of Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luana
Cresco
Lansing
Guttenberg
Emil H. Shafer
Hawkeye
Gunderson
Postville
Baptism and quilting news from Dover and West Union
Daniel Ray Guyer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Guyer, was baptized at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in West Union by Pastor G. L. Belgum with Ray, John, Rodney Guyer as sponsors. Charles Learn missed a week of school due to measles while Inga Evenson and Leo Wolfs hosted a quilting party with six quilts tied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ray
Douglas Guyer
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
West Union
G. L. Belgum
Ray
John Guyer
Rodney Guyer
Charles Learn
Inga Evenson
Leo Wolfs
Lena Wolfs
Anna Wolf
Tama boys Find Purse Along Tracks Reward Given
Dickie Tesar and Mickey Novotny found a purse beside railroad tracks containing 147 dollars. The owner was located and the youths received a ten dollar reward. A correction notes attendees at a Mia shower including Mrs. Elmer Easler and Mrs. M. H. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Dickie Tesar
Mickey Novotny
Mia
Duane Schwarz
Elmer Easler
M. H. Moore
Ladies Aid Society January Meeting Report
The Ladies Aid Society held its January meeting with Ruth Starkey as hostess. Thirteen members answered roll call for an Old Home Remedy. The nominating committee moved to convert the ballot to the elective ballot, approved, naming Bess Blake as president, Carmen Swenson as vice president, Fred Cline as secretary, and Willid Nelson as treasurer for another year. A $3 donation was given to the March of Dimes. Burkhardt Riegel delivered December library figures, noting three open days and 121 total circulations. Jerdee, Olson, and Cline were named first quarter book ordering committee. February plans were set, and volunteers sought for library work. About 12 members can work. more help is encouraged. Jerdee and Cline were appointed to plan new programs. Dues were paid by 13 members. Mary Carlin read a chapter from Learn to Relax from Mental Health in a Mad World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ruth Starkey
Bess Blake
Carmen Swenson
Fred Cline
Willid. Nelson
Burkhardt Riegel
I. C. Jerdee
Louis Olson
Ladies’ Aid
Lc, Jerdee
Mary Carlin
Valley High Basketball Schedule Month of February
February 1959 schedule items list basketball games for Valley High with entries for North High Garnagillo Elkader and both boys and girls teams. The text also notes the American Legion Sheehan-Olson Post monthly meeting on Monday evening in February with Walter Follett listed as adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North High
Garnagillo
Sheehan - Olson
American Legion
Walter Follett
Adj
Methodist Church Service and Sunday School Notice
The Methodist Church announces a service of worship at 6 45 a m led by Pastor Donald T Caspers followed by Union Sunday School at 10 00 am on Sunday February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Lester Leane
Union
Clermont Lutheran Parish schedule and events
The parish led by Pastor John D. Kranickken lists a week of activities at East and West churches including a father sons banquet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with Rev Harlan Blockhus speaking, choir rehearsals, a Mission Society meeting with hostesses and program, Dollars for Name and pantry shower, confirmation classes, parish and western church services, a basket social at Elgin Lutheran, Mothers Club, and Ash Wednesday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Kranickken
East Church
Harlan Blockhus
West
East Mission
Society
Mdris
Clarence Olson
James Taylor
Ernest Holt
Kenneth Buroden
Orville Berg
Almer Amundson
Mission Cottage
East
Westchurch
West Church
Elgin Lutheran Church
East Mothers’ Club
James Olson
Bernard Hanson
Mary Kay Swenson Weds Robert Marvin in Galena Ill
Mr and Mrs Carmen Swenson announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Kay to Robert Marvin of Fayette on Friday November 28 1958 at the Methodist church in Galena Ill Mary Kay graduated from Valley High School and attended Luther College Decorah Robert Marvin son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Marvin of Fayette graduated from Fayette High School and attended Luther College They will reside in Fayette where both attend Upper Town University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Swensson
Mary Kay
Robert Marvin
Fayette
Methodist Church
Galena
Ill
Mary
Valley High School
Luther College
Decorah
Marvin
Lloyd Marvin
Fayette High School
Upper Town
Woman Burns From Oven Fire In Decorah Area
Mrs Henry Follett suffered first and second degree burns Sunday when her clothing ignited near an electric stove oven. She was hospitalized in Decorah then transferred Monday to St Marys Hospital in Rochester Minnesota for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mru
Henry Follett
Decorah Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
St. Mary’s Hospital
Minn
Administrator's Notice With the Will Annexed 1959 Fayette IA
The District Court of Fayette County Iowa appointed the administrator with the will annexed for the estate of Joseph L Larson Deceased. All debts must be paid to the undersigned and claims presented to the court for allowance. Dated January 28 1959. Attorney for the Administrator First National Bank Building West Union Iowa 23-25. Mrs David Jacobin was a dinner guest Monday in the Lyle Olson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Fayette County
Iowa
Hulda Larson
Mlowanee
Paul H. McCoy
C. W. Antes
First National Bank
West Union
Joseph L. Larson
David Jacobin
Lyle Olson
Communion Service Schedule at East and West Churches
The schedule lists a Communion Service at East church Thursday February 12 at 7 45 p m and a second at West church at 8 30 p m A parish choir rehearsal is also noted at West church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Church
West Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Diane
Smith Memorial Hospital
Loftsgard
Theo. N. Lofts
American Foundation For Animal Health
Federal Deposit Insurance Cone
Dover News
Ladies’ Aid ‘Society
Valley High
Elkader
Gospel Message Church
Clermont Lutheran Parish
Clermont Co-operative
Ris-Van Fertilizer
Lyle Gunderson
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