Pollock Heads 1968 Clayton County Extension Council
Gordon Pollock of Volga was elected chairman of the 1968 Clayton County Agricultural Extension District Council at its January 3 organizing meeting. Other officers: J. H. Bernhard vice chairman, Gene Watson secretary, George Leon treasurer. Terms expiring Dec 31 1969 include Hefel, Wer ges Jr, DeKeyser, Backhaus, Rekow, Kann, Trey, Siegele, Moon, Fuhrman, Palas. Terms expiring Dec 31 1968 include Watson, Thomas, Leonard, Barrack, Bernhard, Pollock, Gaul, Wenger, Schieltz, Meyer, Reimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordon Pollock
Volga
On County Extension Coun
Ting
Pollock
Highland Townip
J. H. Bernhard
McGregor
Gene Watson
Elkaler
George Leon
Ward
Elkader
Giard
Boardman
Cox Creek
Tthe
56Th General Assembly
Clayton County Agricultural Extension District
John F. Hefel
Holy Cross
Buena Vista
Raynold Werges, Jr
Garnavillo
Clayton
Julius
Gerald Palas
Farmersburg
Wagner
Don Thomas
Strawberry Point
Cass
George Leonard
Gary Barrack
Gordon Pollock
Highland
Alvin Gaul
Lodomille
Lester Wenger
Elgin
Marion
Ed Schieltz
Guttenberg
Millville
Keith Meyer
Read
Halden Reimer
WSCS General Meeting Highlights and Christmas Card Drive
Nineteen members answered roll call at the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting held in church parlors. Mrs. Lucian Appelman led the program Residence Homes Find a Way, with Worship by Mrs. Gerald Gutcher. Mrs. Rex Mulford collects Christmas cards for Dr. Chen Wei Ping in Taipei to aid servicemen. leave cards with Mrs. Mulford or Tillotson's Hardware no comic scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Lucian Appelman
Gerald Gutcher
Charles Wenger
Robert Falk
Rex Mulford
Chen Wei Ping
Taipei
Taiwan
China
Lutheran Circles Meet This Week Across Five Groups
Lutheran circles announce meetings on January 16 to 18. Circle Truth gathers January 16 at 8:00 p.m. under Mrs. Elmer Meyer. Circle Faith meets January 18 at 2:00 p.m. with Mrs. Russell Wenger leading. Circle Courage hosts January 18 at 2:00 p.m. with Mrs. Denny Brake in charge. Circle Cheer convenes January 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. Otis Torkelson’s with Mrs. Earl Seitz teaching. Circle Peace meets January 17 at 8:00 p.m. at Mrs. Harry Everett with Mrs. Ivan Torkelson as program head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Courage
Harvey Paulsen
Denny J. Brake
Circle Faith
Orvin Rants
Russell Wenger
Circle Cheer
Otis Torkelson
Earl Seitz
Circle Truth
Conner Dummarmuth
Elmer Meyer
Circle Peace
Harry Everett
Ivan Torkelson
Mrs. Ernie Johnson Joins Husband in Germany
Mrs. Ernie Johnson and Kathy Gehring traveled to Chicago on Saturday where Mrs. Johnson then flew to Frankfurt to join her husband serving with the U S Army in Germany at Bad Hersfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Johnson
Kathy Gehring
Chicago
Basic Skills Tests Set for Valley Schools Week
The Basic Skills Tests will be given in grades 3 through B in the Valley Community Schools the mornings of Monday through Thursday January 29 through February 1. Tests cover Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Language Skills spelling capitalization punctuation usage Work Study Skills including map reading and graphs and tables and use of references Arithmetic Skills concepts and problem solving. Parents should note the testing days and ensure pupils attend with adequate rest to perform their best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Community
Elgin Library Annual Report Highlights 1967 Activity
The Elgin Library reported 1967 loan of 15 882 items to 593 patrons, up 2 152 from 1966, with 341 new books. Total collection 3 137 volumes. 36 magazines and state traveling library records on loan. Income 2 345 68. expenses 2 102 20. balance 243 46. Librarian Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus. assistants Jeri Martin Susan Torkelson Mrs. Harry Everett. board members listed. Monthly board meetings first Thursday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Library
Elgin Library Board
Kenneth Blockhus
Marion Township
Coop
Jeri
Water Prey and Game book memorial for Mrs Albert Schori
The Elgin Public Library received National Geographic Society's Water Prey and Game Birds of North America as a memorial for Mrs. Albert Schori, who enjoyed observing birds. Patrons are reminded the library is open Wednesday afternoons, with hours listed for Tuesday Friday and Saturday. Delivery to shut-ins is available by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
North America
National Geographic Society
Albert Schori
Tillotson's
Jeanie Imoehl Receives First Holy Communion
Jeanie Imoehl daughter of Mr and Mrs Laverne Imoehl received her first Holy Communion at the 10 oclock mass Sunday January 7 at St Peter s Catholic Church Dinner guests at the Imoehl home included Rev Louis Zee Clermont and Mr and Mrs Frank Impehl Ossian NOTICE The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday afternoon January 16 at the Legion Hall Hostesses will be Mrs Leola Welch and Mr R A Crider
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanie Imoehl
Laverne
Imoehl
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Louis Zee
Clermont
Frank Impehl
Ossian
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Hall
Leola Welch
R. A. Crider
Culver Holds News Media Dinner in National Area
Congressman John C. Culver hosted a dinner for local press at Kountry Manor National with Mrs. Culver and aide Dick Clark. Newspapers from Straw berry Point Elkader Elgin Guttenberg and McGregor and radio KOEL attended among 15 reporters. Topics included taxes budgets economy inflation poverty programs foreign aid and military expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Culver
Kountry Manor
National
Culver
Dick Clark
Cong. Culver
Strawberry Point
Elkader
Elgin
Guttenberg
McGregor
KOEL
Congress
OEO
Engagement of Toyce Larson to Robert Rothlisberger
Mr and Mrs Donald Larson of West Union announce the engagement of their daughter Toyce to Robert Rothlisberger son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Rothlisberger of Elgin The bride elect a Valley Community High School Elgin graduate and a freshman at Upper Iowa College Fayette Mr Rothlisberger a Valley graduate recently completed a three year Navy tour and is now farming near Elgin A summer wedding is planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Larson
West Union
lToyce
Robert Rothlisberger
LeRoy, Rothlisberger
Elgin
Valley Community High School
Upper Iowa College
Fayette
Rothlisberger
Navy
Elgin Christmas Seal drive totals and appeal
The Elgin Christmas Seal workers report 220 letters mailed to residents on Nov 1 and 164 responses returned. Donations are still needed to reach the 1967 goal, with January offering a final chance to contribute. Mrs Louis Lehman is the Elgin Seal Chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Louis Lehman
Elgin Seal Chm
Couple Returns From Germany on Furlough
Pvt. Ronald Corbin and his wife and child Todd arrived Saturday evening from Germany where Pvt. Corbin was stationed with the US Army. They will spend several weeks furlough visiting Edwin Frieden and Clair Corbin homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ronald Corbin
Todd
Pvt. Corbin
US Army
Corbin’s
Edwin Frieden
Clair Corbin
Social Hour Club Meeting Held January at Mrs. Eugette Medberry’s
The Social Hour Club met in January at Mrs Eugette Medberry's home with seven members and one guest. Officers were elected: Louis Becker Jr presiding, Bill Bennett vice pres., Kenneth Strong secretary treasurer, and Eugene Medberry reporter. Contests and lunch followed. Next meeting is February 7 at 7 pm in Lefton hall with a pot luck supper. husbands will be guests, 500 will furnish the entertainment. members to bring covered dishes and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugette. Medberry
Louis Becker Jr
Bill Bennett
Kenneth Strong
Eugene Medberry
Lefton Hall
Wadena Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes and Celebrations
The Wadena American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion hall on Thursday night June 4. Nine members and one guest attended. Reports were given, baskets were packed and delivered, and thanks sent to Marshalltown. Upcoming events include an Independence party January 17 and a mid year conference January 14–15 in Des Moines. Births and anniversaries noted include Miriam Whaley born January 1 1968 at State University of Arkansas and the 40th wedding anniversary for Ed and Mrs. Gernand celebrated January 4 with dinner at Valley Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Madge Murray
Marshalltown
Independence
Leo Ainsworth
Bert Aylsworth
Gene Aylsworth
Cherter Siedel
Des Moines
Earl Livingston
Murray
Kenneth Buroden
Radio Free Europe
Bert. Aylsworth
Leo Herriman
Ruorden
Charlie Winter
Miriam
Frank Whaley
State University of Arkansas
Ed Gernand
The
Valley Inn
Lyle Jones
Duane Dostel
Cedar Rapids
Fred Gernard
Volga
Clarence Nus
Arlington
Earl
Helen
Hazel Rothlisberger
Elgin
Arthur Jellings
Raymond Jellings
Carl Rubens
Faye Whittenbaugh
Gernand
Whittenbaugh engages to Zeleny in Wadena wedding plan
Connie Marie Whittenbaugh and Thomas Zeleny announce their engagement. Connie is a senior at Upper Iowa University while Thomas will study there. They plan a late summer wedding in Wadena with remarks from local families, and more details on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Marie Whittenbaugh
Faye Whittenbaugh
Wadena
Connie Marie
Thomas Zeleny
Louis Zeleny
Salina
Kansas
Zeleny
Miss Whittenbaugh
Upper Iowa College
Postmaster Reminds Mailers of New Rates
The closing out farm sale of the Lewis C. Butikofers will be held next Wednesday, Jan. 17, beginning at 12:00 noon. The farm is located about three miles east of Elgin on the south river road. One hundred, seventeen head of livestock will be offered for sale, including 26 Holstein milk cows, milking equipment, a complete line of farm machinery, hogs and equipment and feed. For complete listing and other information see their ad on page 7 of this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis C
Leo Hanson Died Saturday in Des Moines at 57
Leo E. Hanson 57 died at his Des Moines home following a heart attack. He was a watch repairman for Toledo Jewelers at Younkers store and had lived in Des Moines three years after Elkader and Altona. WWII veteran, Kansas City School of Watchmaking graduate, born near Elgin. Survived by wife Olive a daughter Tara his mother Mrs. Lydia Hansen Elkader three brothers Harry Aden Elkader Adolph Jr Cedar Rapids three sisters Edna Olson St Olaf Lola Elvers Elkader Marjorie George Patton Evansville Ind. Prayer service Sunday at Westover Funeral Home Des Moines and Tuesday 2:00 pm at Peace United Church of Christ Elkader. Burial Elkader cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo E. Hanson
Des Moines
Hanson
Toledo Jewelers
Younkers Dept
Elkader
Altona
Kansas City School of Watchmaking
Elgin
Olive
Tara
Peace United Church of Christ
Elkader J Cemetery
Mother of the Year Entrants Sought by F B Women
Clayton County Farm Bureau women seek entrants for the state Mother of the Year contest for 1968. Eligible candidates should be successful and active in her town, have a youngest child at least 15, be active in a religious group, and embody courage patience and kindness. Send entries to the Farm Bureau offices by February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B
C. C. Clayton County
Wne
Farm Bureau
Fabricate Club News and Resolutions Meeting Highlights
The Fabricate Club met on Tuesday evening January 2 at Mrs. Dale Seitz home with Mrs. George Lerch as co hostesses. Seven members answered roll call with New Year s resolutions. Guest Mrs. DeVere Halverson attended. Members made wastebaskets. The next meeting will be February 6 at Mrs. Keith Johnson s home and will be a card party with husbands as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabricate Club
Dale Seitz
George Lerch
DeVere Halverson
Keith Johnson
Ossian Family Found Dead in Farm Home
Mr and Mrs Edwin Monroe and their six children were found dead Monday night at their Ossian area farm home. Carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty bottled gas heater is listed as the cause. Surviving relatives include Mrs Monroe’s parents Elmer and wife, one brother Robert of Postville, and sister Mrs Joe Reierson of Elgin. Funeral services are set for Friday January 12 at 1 30 pm at the South Winneshiek grade school gym in Ossian with Schutte Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Monroe
Ossian
Ed Monroe
Virginia
Larry
Robert
Patricia
Wayne
Jeannie
Janice
Monroe
Elmer Eberling
Postville
Joe Reierson
Elgin
South Winneshiek Grade School
Schutte Funeral Home
F B Teaching Scholarships Available for Seniors
Seniors aiming for teaching careers may apply for the Farm Bureau Women's two year scholarship. Criteria require farm residence or parent Farm Bureau membership, county of residence application, financial need, top one third class rank, good health, and strong teaching interest. Contact guidance counselor. forms sent countywide. due February 9 to Mrs Allen Werges Garnavillo Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Allen Werges
Garnavillo
Iowa
Methodist Circles Meet January 18 at three homes
Methodist Circles to meet January 18 at 2 00 PM. Circle Dorcas convenes at Mrs Delmer Kingery home with Mrs Wayne Gilson as co host and devotional by Mrs Myrtle Kohler. Circle Nora gathers at Mrs Lee Roy Collins residence with Mrs Eugene Schori as cohost and program by Mrs Gerald Gutcher. Circle Rachael meets at Mrs Guernsey Smith home with co host Mrs Wm Dummermuth and program by Mrs Robert Medberry and Mrs Curtis Gilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Dorcas
Delmer Kingery
Wayne Gilson
Myrtle Kohler
Nora
Lee Roy Collins
Eugene Schori
Gerald Gutcher
Circle Rachael Will Meet Jan. 18, At 2:00, At the Home of Mrs. Guernsey Smith
Wm. Dummermuth
Robert Medberry
Curtis Gilson
Valley Tigers Defeat West Central in Upper Iowa clash
Valley High powered late in the game to beat West Central 57 to 49. Leonhart scored 20 and DeSart 21 for the Tigers as Valley improves to 6 1 in the Upper Iowa Conference. Picture appears on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Tigers
Blue Devils
Tigers
Leonhart
DeSart
Valley High
West Central
Valley
Upper Iowa
Hospital Stays and Transfers Across Iowa and Minnesota
Reports show Mrs Ruth Adrian in Northwest Hospital Des Moines Room 202 after admission. Mrs Allan Anderson entered St Josephs Hospital New Hampton Room 120. Mrs C B Schori moved from Postville hospital to Rochester Minn Methodist Hospital Room 701. Mrs Allen Habeger a patient Scholtz Hospital Waterloo Room 205 with two week stay. flowers requested not to be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tll
Ruth Adrian
Northwest Hospital
48Th and
Franklin
Des Moines
Iowa
Allan Anderson
New Hampton
St. Joseph's Hospital Room
Rochester
C. B. Schori
Postville Hospital
Methodist Hospital
Minn
Allen Habeger
Scholtz Hospital
Waterloo
Postmaster McMillan Recaps New Postage Rates Effective Jan 7
Postmaster McMillan reminded mailers that new postage rates took effect January 7. First class letters rise to six cents per ounce, air mail ten cents per ounce, postal cards five cents, and air postal cards eight and a half cents. He noted large percentage increases for newspapers magazines and advertising mail and explained heavier pieces will be routed by air. Extra one cent stamps remain available and supplies of six cent stamps meet the new rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Mexico
Canada
Air Parcel Post
Air Sources Post
Tigerettes Defeated In Overtime By West Central
Valley girls lost 53 to 52 in overtime to West Central Friday night. The Dev ilettes edged ahead late as both teams traded leads, with strong balanced play throughout the game and a photo on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Girls
West Central
Devilettes
Tigerettes
Valley
Elgin Homecoming Dates Set Amid Committee Changes
Elgin Community Club announced July 5 6 and 7 1998 as the homecoming dates replacing earlier tentative plans due to concession issues. The meeting also named new committees for 1968 with contacts for membership financing and promotions and dues set at 29 per person per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Elgin
Walt Kohler
Carlton Krueger
H. H. Wolf
Dean DeSart
Charles Capper Jr
Jim Hermen
Gene
Leo Lehman
Barney Larson
Kenton Krueger
Francis Butikofer
Cliff Wilson
C. B. Schori
Dale Jensen
Lsted
Also Mentioned on This Page
Extension Council
WSCS
Husband
Elgin Library Annual Report
Library News
Miss Joyce Larson
Wadena News
Mrs
Naowi Crandall
Butikofer
Leo Hanson
Methodist
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