Drive Against Narcotics In Iowa
State safety commissioner Donald Statton launches a narcotics probe after tips. With federal help and a top undercover agent, arrests in Des Moines yield 120 heroin capsules. Statton plans a state crime prevention bureau with funding to curb Iowa narcotics traffic. Nolan withdraws from federal judgeship consideration. Use tax cases against Northern Natural Gas may bring $2 million in additional revenues for Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Statton
Statton
Chicago
Minneapolis
Towa
Minnesota
Federal Narcotics Agency
State Narcotics Office
Willard M. Koepple
Peoria
Koepple
Safety Department
Tyuve
Douglas Johnson
Claude Thadys
Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Northern Natural Gas Company
State Tax Commission
Supreme” Court
Omshe
Northern Natural
State Tax Commissions
Natual Gas Transmission System
Presbyterian Church Ladies and Community News
Wadena events list church schedules and parish activities led by Minister Martin Ruth Klingman visited Gerald Shaffer in Vinton. Wadena Community Club held oyster supper with piano solos and a piano trio, elected new directors, and announced library reopening. Volunteers sought. Cub Scouts jubilee Feb 29. Guild met with 18 members present. traveling food basket dispensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Klingman
Gerald Shaffer
Vinton
Carol
Wadena
Lcallen Knox
Susan Sniffin
Joan Baldwin
Linda Keys
Dorothy Murphy
William O'Laughlin
Billy
Debbie
Leallen’ Knox
Woody Thomas
Lindy Frey Kind
Harold Halverson
Leallen Knox
Will Frey
Keith Jennings
Bud Roys
Thad Walters
Mabel Johnson
Tom Sniffin
Harold Popenhagen
Faye Whittenbaugh
Earl
Helen Rothlisberger
Ed Gernand
Floyd Patterson
Patterson
Lyle Patterson
Cub Scouts
Wallace’ Mayhugh
Bill Aynsworth
Stevie
Rochester
Minn
Anna Aynsworth
Emmet Messerli
Cedar Rapids
Luther Crandall
Elmer Struss
Five Hundred
Charles Gehring
Pearl Johnson
Dawson Clark
Women's Guild
Women’s Guild of the
Presbyterian Church
Arthur Herrling
Laura Herrling
Jesa Langford
Hatchery Chick Production Falls From Past Years in January
Commercial Iowa hatcheries produced 620000 chicks in January, down 38 percent from January 1959 and 41 percent below the 1954 58 five year average. Broiler type chicks totaled 160709000, up to 6 percent from January 1989, while egg type chicks reached 23697000, down 33 percent from January 1959. Total chicks, 2839600, 2 percent below January last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
World Day of Prayer Service at First Baptist Church
The annual World Day of Prayer service will be held at the First Baptist Church on Friday March 4 at 8 00 p m Participating churches include Clermont Methodist Elgin Lutheran Syria Community St Pauls Methodist and First Baptist churchs main gathering for the event coordinates a regional interchurch observance across five congregations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Clermont Methodist
Elgin Lutheran
First Baptist
Syria Community
St. Paul's Methodist
Lottery Winning Numbers February 20 1968 Draw
Saturday February 20 1968 winning numbers were 1072 974 494 1060 1270 490 1146 417 2020. Celia Thomsen named lucky winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Thomsen
Clayton Conservation Plans Approved
Clayton County Soil Conservation District Commissioners approved complete soil and moisture conservation plans for sixteen farms at the February meeting. The plans cover 2,858 acres and aim to use each acre according to its capabilities, with farms including Thomas Pollock, Gordon Pollack in Volga, Lloyd Lottsgard in Elgin, H. H. Bodensteiner in Postville, and Mrs. Virginia M. Kyes in Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Thomas Pollock
Gordon Pollack
Volga
Lloyd Lottsgard
Elgin
H. H. Bodensteiner
Postville
Virginia M. Kyes
Beef Barbecue Date Set for April 27
The 4th Clayton County Beef Barbecue will be held at the National Fair Grounds Wednesday April 27, it was announced by Merril Martin, president of the Clayton County Beef Producers Association. Local officers are Silas Butikofer-Sectreau John Christen and Ben Butikofer directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
National Fair Grounds
Merril Martin
Clayton County Beef Producers Association
Silas Butikofer - Sectreau
John Christen
Ben Butikofer
Local Fayette County Post Offices Charted by Hobbyist
Norman Erickson of Cedar Rapids shares Fayette county postal history with Echo readers. The notes list 29 former post offices including Brush Creek Arling ton established 1856 and renamed 1890, Illyria two offices 1851 1900 and 1855 1868, Delos Eaton as postmaster, Corn Hill 1851 1910, Volga City 1851 renamed Volga 1833 with Chas F. Bivens as first Volga postmaster, Highland 1953 1900 first postmaster Giles Halbrook, Gunder 1806 1913 named after Anton Gunderson, Elgin 1852 first postmaster Benjamin Diamond, Clermont 1851 closed 1.5 years, Chase Sawyer first postmaster, Wadena originally Wardena 1668 postmaster Zonus Hurd, renamed 1878 John Hageman, Brainard 1874 1914 first postmaster Byron Brainard, Lima no post office earlier Volga City Lightville Litma platted 1860. Shore data from microfilm P O Dept. records.
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Norman Erickson
Cedar Rapids
Erickson
Fayette County
Tc Brush Creek
Arlington
Volga City
Wm. H Gould
Volga
Chas. F. Bivens
Highland
Giles Halbrook
Arthur Hermen
Gunder
Anton Gunderson
Elgin
Benjamin Diamond
Clermont
Chase Sawyer
Wadena
Wardena
Zonus Hurd
John Hageman
Brainard
Byron 5
Lima
Lightville
Litmat
P. 0. Dept
Subcriber Ella Peebles Praises Lake Graphic Loyalty
Mrs. Ella Peebles of Carroll has stayed with the Lake Graphic since its start 74 years ago. She notes she will be 04 years old soon and says she could not live without the Graphic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Peebles
Carroll
Lake Graphic
Graphic
Valley Girls Beat Luana Meet Guttenberg Monday
Valley Tigers won the girls basketball tournament by defeating Luana 50 to 47. Dianne Frieden led Valley with 34 points while Anita Olson added 17. Valley had previously beaten Fort Atkinson and Lawler to reach the final and will face Guttenberg in Manchester Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Tigers
Luana
Dianne Frieden
Perkins
Anita Olson
Valley
Fort Atkinson
Lawler
Tigers
Guttenberg
Manchester
Muehlethaler Released from Hospital After Surgery
Fred C. Muehlethaler endured a tough week after major surgery on Saturday February 13 at St. Marys Hospital. His condition improved and his doctor allowed discharge to a hotel with daily clinic checkups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Muehlethaler
St. Mary's Hospital
Shot Up Town: Given Jail Terms
Two Oelwein youths aged 19 were sentenced by Judge Antes to a year in jail for a shooting spree on November 28. Windows and lights of 18 buildings were shot out and one burglary was charged to a suspect. Defendants were Michael Skeworn and Michael Crahan, son of U S Marshal C W Crahan. Judge Antes ordered 6 days in jail followed by parole.
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Oelwein
Antes
Michael Skeworn
Michael Crahan
C. W. Crahan
U. S
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Extension Service Calendar of Events lists meetings from February 26 to March 4 including swine and Jersey breeders, 4-H trainings, and livestock breeding tests. Notable items: Brown Swiss and Jersey breeders meetings, 4-H activities in Fairfield and Westfield, and a county wide livestock breeding meeting with hog and beef testing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Assembly
Ames
Civil Defense Farm Bureau
Jersey Breeders
West Union
Brown Swiss
Fairfield Indaans
Sandra
Terry Knickerbrocker
Westfield Whirlwinds
Lois Bennington
W S C S Meeting Notice for March 3 at Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at the church Thursday March 3. Hosts will be Mrs. Dora Lehman and Mrs. Laurence Knudtson. Worship by Mrs. Ray Chapman program by Mrs. Lyle Light. Members asked to bring a dish towel for the kitchen shower. Donna Durrstein of Gelena Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Metzger plus Larry visited George Schupbachs Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Dora Lehman
Laurence Knudtson
Ray Chapman
Lyle Light
Donna Durrstein
Gelena, Il
Ruben Metzger
Larry
George Schupbach
Hot Dog Day at Bob Faib Implement
Bob Faib Implement hosted Hot Dog Day with 409 attendees on Monday. About 1000 hot dogs were consumed and ten door prizes were awarded in order to Mrs Jacob Wander Nicoli Mar tie Mrs Joe Kjosa Harold Kruempel Millard Gilbertson Roger Reeder Mrs Glen Nygaard Edwin Mollokken Floyd Frieden and Mrs Will Friederich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Faih
Jacob Wander
Nicoli Martie
Joe Kjosa
Harold Kruempel
Millard Gilbertson
Roger Reeder
Glen Nygaard
Edwin Mollokken
Floyd Frieden
Will Friederich
Three Valley High students to state speech finals
Three Valley High students Linda Stephenson Robert Dietz and Kathleen Gisleson will represent their school at the Iowa High School Speech Association state finals in Grinnell on March 19. Their advancement follows performances at the district contest in Manchester on February 18 19 and 20 where Linda and Robert entered oratorical declamation and Kathleen dramatic declamation. Valley had twelve district entries with about sixty district entries overall and only a limited number earning superior ratings to advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High
Grinnell
Linda Stephenson
Robert Dietz
Kathleen Gisleson
Manchester
Linda
Robert
Kathleen
Valley
Kane Re-elected President of Farmers Mutual Insurance
Louis Kane was re-elected president of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company serving Fayette and adjoining counties at the annual stockholders meeting in Fayette. Directors and officers were also re-elected, with Don Clute noting the company held over twelve million wind insurance and over forty-two million fire and cover-all policies at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kane
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Fayette
Farm Service
Don Clute
Arlington
Clute
To Celebrate Golden Wedding in West Union
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ernst mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary on March 6 with an open house from 1 30 to 4 00 at 315 S Pine Street West Union They were married March 8 1910 at the Reed home near Elgin Attendants were Verbena Thompkins and Ralph Reed They farmed near Wadena until 1948 then moved to West Union They are parents of a daughter Marjorie Philips and have two grandchildren Friends may call. no invitations issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ernst
S. Pine Street
West Union
Coila Reed
L. W. Reed
Elgin
Verbena Thompkins
Ralph Reed
Marjorie
Thomas Philips
Decorah
Thomas Jr
Robert Philips
Notable Local Elderly celebrate birthdays and losses
102 year old Mrs J W Farris of Independence marks her birthday after moving from Chicago in 1837. Clay county mourns oldest resident Mrs Mary Steffens of Peterson who would have turned 104 in April, passing away recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Farris
Independence
Chicago
Clay County
Mary Steffens
Peterson
Seniors to Conduct Community Attitude Survey
Valley High senior American problems class under Alan Seabrecke plans spot surveys in Elgin Clermont and Wadena to gauge social economic and pollution concerns. Surveys will run during the rest of the school year with results analyzed to assess community attitudes and reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High
Alan Seabrecke
Elgin
Clermont
Wadena
Clayton County Extension Calendar Schedule
Clayton County Agricultural Extension Council meets March 1 at 1 pm at the Extension office in Elkader. A 4-H Boys basketball tournament runs March 4 at Elkader gym from 7 to 10 pm. March 5 events at Elkader gym run 12:30 to 6:30 pm and 7 to 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County Agricultural Extension Council
Elkader
Elkader Gym
Two 14 year olds steal car and wreck in chase
Two Marion youths, both 14, stole a car in Marion Friday night, were chased by a highway patrolman west of Maynard, and wrecked the vehicle in a ditch south of Fayette on Saturday. They fled on foot, were found about two hours later, jailed at West Union, and later returned to Cedar Rapids by Linn County authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Fayette
Maynard
West Union
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Rep Kimball to Seek Re election in Iowa House
State Rep Donald L. Kimball a Fayette county Republican formally announced his bid for re election to the Iowa House of Representatives. He pledged a fair reapportionment plan with one house by area and one by population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Kimball
Fayette County
Iowa
House of Representatives
Kimball
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