Bayete County Union Votes on Consolidation Plan
Bayete County Union holds a vote on consolidation with 27 in favor and six against plus five abstentions. Randalia district 16 backs south consolidation. Fayette 10 votes south and five north. Talk of wider consolidation includes Arlington Maynard Fayette Randalia Westgate, projecting about 4 1300 pupils and a tax base near 13 883 000.
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Bayete
Payette
Mal Ae
Randalia
Fayette
Arlington
Maynard, Fayette
Westgate
Iowans Gift Christmas Toys to University Hospitals BIll
Generous Iowans donated hundreds of gifts to provide toys and remembrances at Christmas for every patient at University hospitals and the Iowa Hospitals School for Severely Handicapped Children. Arlington and Volga are listed among 347 donors. Arlington contributions include the Auxiliary Division of the Rural Letter Carriers with $10 and the Friendship Club with scrapbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Iowa
Arlington
Volga
Friendship Gluby
County tavern operators hear county attorney on liquor gambling
Rayatte area tavern and club operators met county attorney Mark Buchheit after a Dayton letter reporting three Fay ette county gambling complaints. He urged taverns to halt gambling and remove liquor, warned of prosecutions of minors, and supported monthly raids using federal liquor stamps to enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayatte
Buchheit
Combined township meeting on farm life outlook
A joint meeting of Clermont and Pleasant Valley townships will be at the Elgin school Monday evening January 24 at eight. Wangsness and Bovis organize the program on the future outlook of farm life. Lawrence Gehring is Pleasant Valley chairman. John Kelly is Clermont chairman. Attendees urged. bring sandwiches or cookies. ice cream and coffee provided free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Pleasant Valley
Elgin School
Wangsness
Bovis
Lawrence Gehring
P. V
John Kelly
Clermont Township
Good Guessing Mrs Wolf Wins Prize at TV Talent Show
Mrs. HH Wolf nearly won the prize Friday night by the applause meter in a TV talent show contest named Chance of 4 Lifetime. She was one point off the official reading and earned a plane trip to New York or California or $200 cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Wolf
New York
California
Administration Works Toward Expanded State Services
The administration, backed by the State's 56th General Assembly, faces a fiscal test as it seeks increased state services. Leaders expect tax structure study, possible special session, gas tax hike of one cent, reapportionment, a toll road authority, and a legislative research committee to shape policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hoegti
Ets
Cation
Gote
Iowa Senate Seat 38 Claimed by McManus Lineage
Freshman Democrat Edward P. McManus, 34, of Keokuk, drew seat 38 in the Iowa Senate for the new session. He cites family history with his grandfather also holding No. 38 in 1907 and his great grandfather John Downey from Lee County serving in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. McManus
Keokuk
Iowa Senate
Senate
John Downey
Lee County
Senate Picks DeVere Watson Pro Tempore
DeVere Watson, 61, Council Bluffs lawyer, who helped steer the Iowa senate in its early days without a lieutenant governor, was chosen by colleagues as president pro tempore. A veteran legislator named 1953 as outstanding senator, Watson was elected without opposition on opening day and enjoys broad support from Republicans and Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Watson
Iowa
Democrats
Editor Duane Dewel of Algona Calls Senate to Order
Iowa newspaper recalls editor Duane Dewel of Algona rapping the gavel to start the 1065 session. The borrowed implement, worn but symbolically significant, signals opening proceedings. Continued to Page q.
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Carla Session
Iowa
Duane Dewel
Algona
Senate
Dewel
Probasco Sale To Be Held Feb Seventh At Gunder
Albert Probasco, long time farmer at the Dorf Op perud farm west of Gunder, will hold a closing out sale Monday February 7. Eaton Waters acts as seller and the Citizens State Bank of Postville will clerk. Machinery 64 feeder pigs and household goods are listed. Probasco has not announced future plans.
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Albert ‘Probasco
Eastern Stars Install Officers 1955
Officers of the Order of Eastern Star for 1955 were installed after the regular meeting at the Masonic hall. Highlights include Mrs. Lester Gehring as Worthy Matron and Mrs. Inez Brackin honored for flowers given. several officers received gifts and candlelight tributes. Present were Worthy Matron Mrs. Glenn Jarmes and visiting members from Postville Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Mel Kohler
Leo Schori
C. B. Schori
Lester Gehring
G. J. Mosby
Glen McKellar
Allen Habeger
R. P. Strauch
Karl Meinhard
R. L. Grimes
Inez Brackin
H. H. Wolf
Marshal
Keith Kohrer
Ads
Leo Falk
Ruth
LeRoy Rothhisberger
Esther
Rex Mulford
Martha
Charles Gehring
Electa
Leota.Welch
Warder
Lester
Gehring
Glenn Jarmes
L. O. Roevenig
M. F. Schlein
Postville
Couple Found Dead In Auto Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Coroner Sydney D. Smith of Waterloo ruled the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Nilus Wold of Evansdale an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Bodies found in their closed garage Saturday, Mrs. Wold, 22, in the front seat and Mr. Wold, 27, beside the car. no children. Wold is son of Mrs. Mary Wold and brother of Mrs. Mervin Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney D. Smith
Waterloo
Nilus Wold
Evansdale
Smith
Wold
Kunath Family Moves to Oak Park Illinois
The C. W. Kunath family moved Tuesday to Oak Park Illinois where he has employment. Their address is 1124 South Oak Park Ave. The Kunaths started the Maid Rite Shop here last spring and recently sold their business here to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fratzko of Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Kunath
Oak Park
South
Oak Park Ave
Kunaths
Maid Rite
Floyd Fratzko
Oelwein
Telephone Co Elects Highland Illyria Officers in Elgin
The Highland Illyria Telephone Co met in Elgin town hall Tuesday January 11 with all officers re elected Otis Rothlisberger president Ben Dennler vice president Arthur Schneider secretary and treasurer Dinningag Roscoe Larson Carroll Rier and Arthur Yearous also named as officers in the recap of the meeting
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Highland-Illyria Telephone Co
Elgin Town Hall
Otis Rothlisberger
Ben Dennler
Arthur Schneider
Treas
Dinningag
Roscoe Larson
Carroll Rier
Arthur Year Ous
Benson Farm Sold Torkelsons to Move
The Elmer Benson farm, a 120 acre parcel in Wagner township Clay ton county, has been sold to Alvin Johnson who will take possession March 1. The tenant for the past two years was Sylvan Torkelson who plans to move to a nearby farm.
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Elmer Benson
Wagner Township
Clayton County
Alvin Johnson
Sylvan Torkelson
Weather Balloon Lands On Farm In Grand Meadow
A weather balloon launched by General Mills from Minneapolis was found on Joe Mc Neil’s farm in Grand Meadow township last Thursday January 18. It measured about a hundred feet long and landed in a cottonwood tree. It carried weather instruments and a camera. Finders should notify General Mills to relay data from the instruments. Two helicopters had pursued the balloon but lost it near Decorah. Navy personnel later recovered the balloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff J.olsén
Joe McNeil
Grand Meadow
General Mills
Minneapolis
Decorah
Navy
Pickup Crashes into Garage Near Maynard Lantz Home
John Bakewell of Clermont was driving near the Maynard Lantz home Saturday evening when a truck tire blew out. The vehicle jumped the ditch, plowed a garden, and struck the garage side. Bakewell was trapped, suffering cuts and bruises. Frank Horan and Dennis Bear witnessed the accident.
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John Bakewell
Clermont
Maynard Lantz
Lantz
Mr. Bakewell
Frank Horan
Dennis Bear
Seitzes to Purchase Bilden Farm at Marion Township
Mr and Mrs Earl Seitz who have farmed the Schori place east of Elgin for three years have contracted to buy the 80 acre Bilden farm in Marion township. They plan to stay at Schori until late February then move to the Bilden farm where their stock and machinery are already.
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Earl Seitz
Schori
Elgin
Martin Bilden
Marion Township
Bilden
Small Town Farms Show Modest Profits Across Resources
A report indicates that in a comparison of resource use, the smaller town farms yield lower profits, with logs recording minimal gains. The analysis highlights efficiency gaps and suggests tighter margins for smaller operations compared to larger farms.
William Schupbach Resigns at Ackley School Roles
William Schupbach resigns as teacher and coach at the Ackley school. He began Jan. 17 with the Modern Corporation of Detroit as a traveling salesman and will move with his brother Glen to Cedar Rapids where the Schupbach family plans to relocate soon.
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William Schupbach
Ackley
Modern Corporation of
Detroit, Mich
Watt
Glen
Cedar Rapids
Glenn Schupbachs
You Can Be Our Best Reporter
The notice invites readers to submit local happenings such as visits, weddings, illnesses, anniversaries, and other events for timely newspaper coverage. It urges community involvement and notes deadlines for Monday afternoon submissions to improve reporting coverage.
Agricultural Calendar Ahead in Pleasant Valley Meetings
January calendar lists Pleasant Valley and Clermont townships meeting at Elgin school at 8 p m with cookies coffee and ice cream. Henderson Prairie 4 H meets at Douglas Anderson home at 8 p m. Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4 H meets at Richard Amundson home. Women's chorus meets at Farm Bureau building at 8 p m. Fayette Co Artificial Breeders Assn holds annual meeting at Farm Bureau building Tuesday January 25. Arlington Legion hall hosts Outlook presentation by M C Wangsness and Merle R Bovis on January 28 with noon picnic dinner.
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Pleasant Valley
Clermont Townships
Elgin School
Henderson Prairie
Douglas Anderson
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4&H
Richard Amundson
Women's Chorus
Farm Bureau
Fayette Co. Artificial Breeders Assn
Farm Bureau Building
Fairfield and
Putnam Townships
Legion Hall
Arlington Outlook
M. C. Wangsness
Merle R. Bovis
Change of address notices for Mrs Richard Gehring
Mrs Richard Gehring changes address to 2480 Flandrau Street Saint Paul Minnesota 9. In other news, Iowa oat crop reduced by about 20 percent in 1954.
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Richard Gehring
Flandrau St
St. Paul 9
Minn
Iowa
Elgin State Bank Holds Annual Meeting
The Elgin Luther League met in the new church on Sunday January 16 with Leslie Lembke leading the topic Yes High School. Seven Elgin State Bank directors were reelected January 17 and Max Thoma chosen chairperson with G J Mosby secretary. Dividend of 10 percent on par value declared and distributed. Officers include Thoma president Capper vice president Mosby cashier plus staff.
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Elgin Luther League
New Church
Leslie Lembke
Elgin State Bank
Charles Capper
George Hanson
Max Bhoma
F.C. Mueh~ Lnthaler
G. J. Mosby
Thomas Pollock
Walter Rathisberger
Max Thoma
Chas. Capper
G. W. Mosby
Edna Hunsberger
R. E. and
W. K. Kohler
Margaret Helms
Hanson 45th Anniversary Celebrated at Bernard Hanson Home
On Sunday a group of 84 marked the 45th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Hanson at the Bernard Hanson home where they were wed Jan 15. Rev. Bursett performed the ceremony. Best man Gust Gilbertson and bridesmaid Amelia Thorson joined relatives for a program by Rev. Knudsen, lunch, and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hanson
Bernard Hanson
Bursett
Gust Gilbertson
Amelia Thorson
Elmer Larson
Joe Hanson
Mason City
Percy L. Larson
Mabel
Minn
Ind. Phone Companies Meet in Postville District Meeting
About 150 representatives of Independent Telephone Companies in Iowa are expected for a district meeting in Postville January 25. The Small Company Committee of the association plans and conducts the meetings to assist small towns in improving and expanding service. Since the committee’s six year existence, several systems have been rebuilt or substantially improved through its efforts. At lunch, Boyd Turner hosts and introduces Mayor Burling and 4H. E. Anderson, Postville Commercial Club president, will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Postville
Association
Boyd Turner
Postville Farmers, Telephone Company
Robert H. Burling
4H. E. Anderson
Postville Commercial Club
Marion Mission Society Meeting at the church parlors
The Marion Mission Society met Thursday afternoon January 13 at the church parlors. Hostesses were Mrs Harold Opland and Mrs Christine Rypestal. Devo tions were given by Mrs Kenneth Mark who also fed the Federation. Eleven members represented each department and thanks were read for recent donations. The Mother's Club should be reorganized and young mothers met to plan. Self denial envelopes were distributed for February collection. Seven members joined in the birthday song. Dr S J Strandford offered a closing remark.
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Marion Mission Society
Hostesa
Harold Opland
Christine Rypestal
Kenneth Mark
W.M. F
S. J. Strandford
Graveside services for former Monticello resident Libbie Fothergill
Graveside services will be held at Illyria cemetery on Thursday afternoon January 20 at two for Mrs. Libbie Fothergill of Monti cello. She was the widow of the late Dr. C. O. Fothergill, former Elgin physician, and is survived by her son Claude who had been living with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
Libbie Fothergill
Monticello
C. O. Fothergill
Elgin
Claude
Circle Rachael Meeting Highlights January 20
Circle Rachael gathers Thursday January 20 at Mrs John McMillan home with Mrs William Dummermuth assisting. Mrs Wayne Gilson and Jane Dennler lead the program in charge.
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Circle
Rachael
John McMillan
William Dummermuth
Wayne Gilson
Jane Dennler
Porch Lite Drive By Elgin Clubs
The Tertia Progress and Elgin Study Clubs sponsor a March of Dimes porch lite drive Thursday evening January 27 at eight o clock. Citizens are asked to turn on porch lights at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tertia, Progress and Elgin
Kohler Rites Held For 88 Year Old Wiliam Kohler
Funeral services were conducted at Muehiethaler funeral home Tuesday afternoon for William Kohler 88 who died Saturday night at Postville hospital after several weeks of illness A life sketch is to appear next week in the paper
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Muehiethaler Funeral Home
Wiliam Kohler
Postville Hospital
Kohler
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F. B
Probasco
Eastern Stars
Ta LM
Benson Farm
Torkelsons
Bilden Farm
Luther League Meeting
Gunder Cheese Factory Meeting
Gunder Co-operative Cheese Factory
Henry T. Olson
Porch
Elgin Clubs
Wm. Kohler
National Safkty Council
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