Page item on education and apportionment in Iowa counties
Article covers J. J. Jorgensen seeking compliance with schooling rules for Amish children by requiring accredited teachers and the Oelwein district joining to ensure attendance. It also details Paul Jackson of Sioux City suing Woodbury County over board apportionment, Judge Paradise dismissing the suit but noting discriminatory vote dilution and broader constitutional questions, plus community Christmas notices and local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan County
J. J. Jorgensen
Oelwein School
Paul Jackson
Sioux City
Woodbury
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
Jackson
George M. Paradise
Board of Supervisors
Paradise
Petimany
Gehring Farm Sale Scheduled Near Wadena Elgin
Carl Gehring will hold a farm sale next Tuesday January 8 on his farm four miles northeast of Wadena and south of Elgin along the old Wadena gravel road. The sale includes 19 head of cattle ten purebred Shorthorn and Holstein cattle, plus machinery led by a 1088 Oliver 77 tractor hay and grain. Orvin Thompson acts as auctioneer with Elgin State Bank clearing, and the ECHO advertises the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gehring
Wadena
Elgin
John
Bis
The
ECHO
Orvin Thompson
Elgin State Bank
Good Deer Hunting In Local Vincinity
In this area deer hunters had a successful season with Don Fauser reporting a 900 pound 14 point buck. Others named as having deer include John McMillan Conner Dummermuth Fisyd Dummermuth Orwen Loftsgard Emory Landsgard Lawrence Nelson and Duane Tieden Elkader. Additional deer were taken by outsiders with names not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Fauser
Echo
John McMillan
Conner Dummermuth
Fisyd Dummermuth
Orwen Loftsgard
Emory Landsgard
Lawrence Nelson
Duane Tieden
Elkader
Young Farmer Field Day Tour Sees Hog Raising Innovation
Members of the Vo ag Dept at Valley High joined a Thursday afternoon tour at the Bodensteiner farm north east of Clermont to observe hogs raised on slatted floors. The farm showcases labor saving devices and automation in live stock enterprises. Twenty six participants attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo Ag
Valley High
Huo Bodensteiner
North
Eeat
Clermont
Bodensteiner
Dan Butikofer Sr. dies at 82 in West Union
Dan Butikofer Sr aged 82 died Sunday morning at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union. He is survived by his widow, six daughters, and four sons. Funeral services were held Wednesday. His obituary will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Butikofer Sr
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Obituary: Yack, Virtus longtime Elgin sexton dies
Virtus Yack, aged 78, died after an extended illness. He lived in the Elgin area most of his life, worked for John Falk, and served as cemetery sexton for 20 years. He married Irene Boyer in 1913, had two children Serene and Virtus, and leaves grandchildren, two sisters, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Services were held December 27 at Muehlethaler funeral home with burial in Elgin cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee vi
Bolman “Lutherantal
Oklahoma
Elgin
John Falk
Trene Boyer
Serene
Irene
Tom
Virtus
Lois
Larry
Barry
Garry
D'Rene
Anna
Tim McGregor
Springfield
Minnie
Claud Dickens
Chelsea
Oklo
Muehlethaler
George Falk
Levi Frieden
Fred Butikofer
John Tillotson
Charles O'Neill
Elmer Lantz
Elgin Cemetery
Elgin Study Club to Meet at Tillotson Home
Notice from Elgin study group lists a meeting at Mrs John Tillotsons home on Tuesday evening January 8. Other items note Mrs Mervin Anderson visiting Mrs Julia Loftegard and Josie Jensen, Mary Jo and Carol Kohls returning to Waterloo after Christmas visit, and West Union residents Hugo Hackmann family dining with Carl Heckmann, Joel Peters and Dennis Olson visiting Doyle Baker home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elgin. Study Club
John Tillotson
Mervin Anderson
Julia Loftegard
Josie Jensen
Walter Kohls
Mary Jo
Carol Kohls
Waterloo
Hugo Hackmann
West Union
Carl Heckmann
Joel Peters
Dennis Olson
Doyle Baker
Plan Early 1963 Setting for U. S. Highway 18 Work
A Valley High youth group including seniors and graduates met at Paul’s Methodist Church on Friday evening to plan work on U.S. Highway 18. Committee members were Mrs. KE J Klingman Mrs. Em Baumgartner Mrs. Ida Christen and Mrs. Leo Falk with Rev. and Mrs. Lee Roy Collins and daughter Virginia among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High
Paul's Methodist Church
Comlitee
J. Klingman
Em Baumgartner
Ida Christen
Leo Falk
Lee Roy Collins
Virginia
Nicky
Baumgartner
James Frieden
Marion Christen
Kurtis Gilson
Dorothy Hellum
Postville
Kenneth Klingman
Gary Rubens
Melbert Butikofer
Russell Wede
Joyce Kingery
David Kiple
Marlene Anderson
Linda Mitts
Ada Kay Faith
Karen King
Dixie Shepard
Ida Feller obituary from Marion Lutheran Church
Ida Ruth Mork Feller born February 21 1904 in Marion Township Clayton County died December 2 at 58. She married Myrlin Feller August 1 1627 and had son Charles. A kindergarten teacher in Waterloo Roosevelt Public School for six years. Survived by son Charles wife Bona Dean granddaughter ChelIney five sisters and four brothers. Funeral at Marion Lutheran Church officiated by Rev Mathre. Pallbearers listed. Card of thanks from Chas Feller family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Ruth Mork Feller
Knut Mork
Betsey Olson Mork
Marion
Twp
Clayton County
Marion Lutheran Church
Arveson
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Waterloo
Myrlin Feller
Charles
Roosevelt Public School
Bona Dean
Chel Iney
Rosina Anderson
Sophia Anderson
Clermont
Klara
Melvin Olson
West
Union
Emma
Imholdt
Milwaukee
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Extension Service calendar lists 4-H club meetings on Saturday January 5 Clermont Country Cousins and Monday January 7 Illyria Livestock Union Eager Beavers Wadena Riverside Club meetings. Also notes a legal affairs segment with Everett Stoneberg extension economist at 4:30 p.m. at the County Extension office and a 4H climatology meeting in Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Country Cousins
Illyria Livestock
Union Eager Beavers
Wadena
Riverside
Everett Stoneberg
Fayette
Local merchants must use advertising to keep town trades
Across the nation small towns face ghost streets as trade shifts to county seats and beyond. Yet loyal local customers can stay if merchants offer fair prices, broad variety, savings on transport and service, and a progressive, up-to-date image through effective advertising. Use want ads for quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Eastern Stars Will Install Officers
Elgin Chapter of the Order of the East ern Star will meet Wednesday evening January 9 Hostesses include Mesdames W C Falk Paul Zurbriggen Harry Cline Leo Schori Marion Moore Millard Larson and John Gass Installation of officers will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
W. C. Falk
Paul Zurbriggen
Harry Cline
Leo Schori
Marion Moore
Millard Larson
John Gass
Housewarming for Torkelsons Hosts and Guests
Mrs Wm Moore, Sarah and Lena Schupbach, Mrs Louis Lehman and Mrs Ivan Torkelson held a housewarming for Mrs Cerl Torkelson on Thursday. They enjoyed a picnic lunch and presented a gift to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moore
Sarah
Lena Schupbach
Louis Lehman
Ivan Torkelson
Cerl Torkelson
Torkelson
Christmas visits span Minnesota households
Connie Fjelstul of Minneapolis visited her parents the C. T. Fjjelstuls over Christmas. She traveled with them to Rochester and then to Minneapolis. The Fjjelstuls stayed with Allan Espeseth of Byron and George Rostad of Wanamingo before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Massner and Cindy of Wapello joined the Geh ting home guests Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Fjelstul
Minneapolis
C. T. Fjjelstuls
Connie
Rochester
Fjelstuls
Allan Espeseths
Byron
Minn
George Rostads
Wanamingo
Wm. Massner
Cindy
Wapello
Jacob Gehting
Widening Plans For U S 18 In Fayette County Finalized
Plans for widening U S 18 from Chickasaw County line to Vine Street West Union are completed. The right of way department is buying land. A tentative March 1963 start date is set for the 13.3 mile project. Estimated cost is $927,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. 18
Fayette County
Chickasaw
Vine Street
West Union
Commission
Two Winners at Saturday Drawing in Elgin
There were two winners at the cash drawing in Elgin last Saturday. Clarence H. Peterson won ten dollars and Max Hunsberger won five dollars. The drawn numbers included 149 909 663 719 61 1025 466 1287 S12 0182 247 1427 951 1928 38L 1441 1710 1515 643 1649 174 1398 874 1562 019 756 and 919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clarence H. Peterson
Max Hunsberger
Tractor Injuries Fatal to Tupper
West Union farmer Leo Tupper, 74, died Saturday after a tractor accident in his farmyard. He lost control, slipped off, and was run over while hauling wood. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Tupper
West Union
Real Estate Transfers and New Car Registrations
Court House News records multiple real estate transfers in Wadena including G W Alderson and wife to Inc Town of Wadena Lots 0f Block 5 North Side Add Wadena and Walter Cook to the Inc Town of Wadena Lots 12 and 13 blk 3 North Side Add Wadena. Also Whittenbaugh Lyss and wife to the Inc town of Wadena Lots 10 and 11 blk 3 North Side Add Wad en and August Yearous Exe and Elma Tschaniz to Stanley A Yearous Pee in SE one fourth SE one fourth 2493-7 Welch FD and wife to Leslie B Kleppe and wife W one fourth NE one fourth and E three eighths NW one fourth 2494-7. New Cars Registered include Virgil or Elna Elgin Chev 4dr Sedan Cordes Helen Arlington Ford 2dr Sedan Jennings Donald Arlington Pont Gr Prix Jacob Alfred or Marie Elgin Chrys 4 Dr Sedan Schneider Marie or Elizabeth Elgin Chev 4 dr Sedan. SON BORN Mr and Mrs Werner Tauben of Euclid Ohio are parents of Harvey John born Dec 16 weight 7 lbs 18 ozs. Grandparents Rev and Mrs Paul Zoschke. Dinner guests Christmas day included Mr and Mrs Robert Medberry Lori with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Muller Don and Judy Elkport and Mr and Mrs Walter Medberry and Jerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Mattocks
Cedar Falls
Wilder Mattocks
Ella Voshell
Jim Thyer
Fayette
Clarkie Voshell
Wadena
Pearl. Johnson
Earl Halverson
West Union
Darryl Johnson
Leigh
Roger
Carl
Robert Crandall
Michael
Faye Whittenbaugh
Mra
William Yearous
Earl
Helen
Hazel Rothlisberger
Elgin
Dale Patterson
Trudy
Postville
Ed Gernand
Alderson
G. W
Inc
Cook
Walter
Whittenbaugh
Lyss
Wife
Wadeng
Exe
Elma Tschaniz
Stanley A
Welch
F. D
Leslie B. Kleppe
Miles
Virgil
Elna
Cordes
Arlington
Ford
Jennings
Donald
Pont
Jacob
Alfred
Marie
Schneider
Elizabeth
Werner Tauben
Euclid
Ohio
Harvey John
Dee
Tauben
Charlotte Tebbe
Paul Zoschke
Karen
Nancy
Robert Medberry
Lori
Lawrence Muller
Don
Judy
Elkport
Walter Medberry
Jerry
Public mailing rate change begins January seventh
Public notices announce newspapers mailed by the government will pay 4 cents for the first two ounces starting January 7, replacing the current 2 cents for the first two ounces and 1 cent for each additional ounce. The new rate applies to all mailed newspapers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lyle Patterson
Brich
Wadene
Hazel Roethlisberger
Faye’ Whittenbaugh
Ese W Whittenbaugh
Fey Rister
Patty
Madge ‘Murray
Long Beach
Fan Gehring Sale
Young Farmer Field Day
Dan Butikofer
Ida Feller
Mathie
Mervin Reierson
Corrine Rypestol
Chas. K. Feller
Chellney
Mork
Extension Service
WANT
Eastern Stars
Court House News
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