Death of William R Hofer in Napa California
William R. Hofer aged 44 of 2782 Idaho Street Napa California died Saturday evening February 3. He was preceded by his father Samuel Hofer and brother Clifford Hofer. He leaves wife June Larson Clermont two daughters Kathy and Nancy Hofer his mother Louise Hofer Mundelein Illinois three sisters Floy Jennings St Louis Dorothy Lisowski Chicago and Richard DuPont Mundelein and four brothers Lawrence Postville Melbert Comanche Art Chicago and Richard Clermont. Funeral services were held Monday February 5. His obituary will appear later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Hofer
Idaho Street
Napa
Calif
Samuel Hofer
Clifford Hofer
June Larson
Clermont
Kathy
Nancy Hofer
Louise Hofer
Mundelein
Lil
Floy Jennings
Bertha
St. Louis
Stan Lisowski
Dorothy
Chicago
Richard DuPont Mundelein
Lawrence
Postville
Melbert
Commanche
Art
Richard
The Brakes Adage in Old Style Youth Message
A fragmented, oddly phrased snippet references Brakes Youth and concern for children. It contrasts spending on women’s purses, pizza flavor versus odor, and distinguishes customer service to strangers and families. Ends with a devotional line about daily effort and faith.
Obituary for Carl A Hackmann in Elgin community
Carl A Hackmann born May 27 1879 in Hohnebostel Hanover Germany came to the United States at 17 settled near Elgin worked 37 years as a Rural Route mail carrier and died January 29 1968 aged 58 He was a First Baptist Church member Sunday School teacher deacon and honorary deacon survived by his wife and two sons with funeral and grateful thanks notes included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl A. Hackmann
Gottlieb and
Agusta Meyer Hackmann
Hohnebostel
Hanover
Germany
Mr. Hackmann
Riemenschseider
Hackmann
Elgin
Amelia Freiburghaus
First Baptist Church
United States Post Office
Hacktann
Postville Hospital
Hendre
Errest Union
Clar- Etineral
Probate of Will in Oscar Lind Estate in Fayette County Iowa
In the District Court of Iowa Fayette County a probate notice concerns the estate of Oscar Lind deceased. The will dated June 1 1966 was admitted January 26 1968 with Marion E. Lind named as executor. Creditors must file claims within the time limits and debts should be paid to the executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State OF
Iowa
Fayette County
Oscar Lind
Marion E. Lind
Roosevelt 1935 Congress message on relief and social security
The speaker, Franklin D. Roosevelt, warned that relief dependence harms national fiber. He described relief as a narcotic eroding spirit. The record notes Social Security tax histories: 1937 employee £30, employer £30. 1968 both £343.20, with Washington-exclusive context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
Conservation Contest To Be Held In Fayette County
The 1968 Soil Conservation Speech Contest titled Soil, Our Important Legacy will be sponsored locally by the Fayette County Soil Conservation District. Open to all junior and senior high students in the county, with regional and state levels co-sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District. Regional prizes are 25, 15, 10 dollars. state prizes include 250 scholarship and 100 cash for first place, 75 and 30 for second and third. regional July and state September at Mason City. The local winner advances to regional competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
Grinnell
Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Mason City
Enter- Conservation Y
Cate
Easter Seal Appeal Names Local Chairmen
Fayette county Easter Seal campaign coordinators released the list of local committee chairs. Evelyn Eck is finance chair, with Lewis A. Warren and Paul Ruse as publicity chairs. Township chairs include Mrs. Lloyd Meier Clermont Mrs. Fremont Clark Illyria and Mrs. William Moore Pleasant Valley. The drive runs March 1 through Easter Sunday April 14 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Walter L. Saur
J. G. Nmn
Evelyn Eck
Lewis A. Warren
Paul Ruse
Lloyd Meier
Clermont
Fremont Clark
Illyria
William Moore
Pleasant Valley
Willing Workers Club January gatherings and games
The Willing Workers Club met at Mrs. Cornelius Reiers home on Tuesday afternoon January 23 honoring all January birthdays including Mrs L Reiersons 85th. A short business meeting was held and guest Mrs Harry Johnson replaced a missing member. Somer-Set followed lunch. A Family Party met Friday January 26 at Mrs Lillian Andersons home with a pot luck supper and more Somer-Set. Prizes were awarded: mens high Lawrence West second L Reierson low Cornelius Reierson. Ladies high Mrs Joseph Reierson second Mrs Ole Loftseard low Mrs L O Reierson and Mrs Lawrence West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Cornelius Reiers
L. ©. Reierson
Harry Johnson
Heme
Lillian Anderson
Lawrence West
L. O. Reierson
Cornelius Reierson
Joseph Reierson
Ole Loftseard
Valley High Vocational Agriculture Students Report Net Income
Vocational agriculture students at Valley High completed 1967 farming program records showing gross receipts of 66 533 98 dollars and expenses of 49 640 dollars. Net income totaled 16 893 33 dollars from 31 hog letters, 20 market beef, 38 breeding beef, 31 acres of corn and five chinchilla. Records kept on the accrual basis were completed by 31 students for an average net income of 554 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High
Switch Street Birthday Club gathering held February at Georgia Mae’s home
The Switch Street Birthday Club met Friday afternoon February 2 at the home of co hostess Georgia Mae 86. Present were Mia Francis Butikofer Mrs Bell Goodell Marke Julia Marie Briler Mrs Beatrice Gardner and David. A local ad urged getting drapes cleaned at Thoma's City Laundry at a special price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switch Street
Georgia Mae
Mia
Francis Butikofer
Bell Goodell
Marke
Julia
Marie Briler
Beatrice Gardner
David
Elgin ALCW Holds General Meeting At Church
The Elgin Lutheran ALCW general meeting was held on Thursday afternoon February 1 with 25 members and three children present. Circle Cheer led the program with devotions by Mrs Mervin Hunsberger. A aging in our midst skit was presented. Music and readings followed before a business note on serving the FFA banquet at Valley February 24. The offering benefits Good Samaritan Home West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Alcw
Russell Wenger
Circle Cheer
Earl Seitz
Mervin Hunsberger
Arlene Leeman
Belva Snyder
Grandma
Denny Brake
Good Samaritan
West Union
FFA
Valley
Sunshine Committee
Elmer Larson
Elgin Local News Supper Guests List
Elgin locals note a Thursday supper at Walter Lehman home with George Long Alice Long Pat Leh Cedar Rapids and others. Visitors include Russell Goodtell and Mrs Aline Allen. Perry Larson West Oliver Turkelsen and Brenda Kohler. Nearby calls also from Josh Jenson family and Berth Zahn, Guernsey Smith, Lisa Fau ser and Oliver Torkelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lehman
George Long
Alice Long
Pat
Geo
Darkersbury
M Derson
Josh Jenson
Berth, Zahn
Guernsey Smith
Lisa Fauser
Oliver Torkelson
Anerson
Mana
Supper and Dinner Guests Named in Local Notices
Barbara Larson, Linda Amundson, Julie Miles, and the Dale Maupin family were guests at the Kenneth Blockhus home across Monday Thursday Saturday and Sunday respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Butikofer visited the George Butikofer home on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Larson
Kenneth Blockhus
Linda Amundson
Julie Miles
Dale Maupin
Nashua
Mrs
Paul Butikofer
George Butikofer
Mrs Guernsey Smith Cares for Children This Weekend
Mrs. Guernsey Smith spent the weekend at the Paul Smith home to care for the children while her daughter-in-law was hospitalized, providing family support during the medical absence.
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Nightcappers League
Farmers Savings Bank
Big Gain
Daniels Drug
First National Bank
Wandersee Bubg
Hig
Wadena Cheese
Seedorff
Ls Drug
Wadena
Ndt
Carl Hackmann
Reuben Hackmann
Clarence Kohls
Hugo Hackmann
Bert Kurth
Thomas
States
Canada
John Q
Fauser Oil Company
Elgin and Wadena
Kjosa DX
Shea
Volga
Thoma’s Agt
City Laundry
Alcw News
EK. W. Hilgemann
Smith Building
Scotties
Nestles
Odoos
Halverson's Store
Tim-Buck-To
Dr. H. T
P.S
Ford Galaxies
P. S
P. B
Oldsmobile
Plymouth Fury
Chrysler
Newport
Plymouth
Slant Six, Ltd
Plymouth Belvedere
Studebaker
Savoy
Ivan Torkelson
Harry Frieden
Harry J. Larson
Elkader
Torkelson Motor Co
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