Community notices and visits from Volta area residents
Mrs. George Nickels helps care for Mrs. Joe Oldfather. Mr. and Mrs. John Epperson visited Iowa City. Mrs. Epperson admitted to hospital. Beavers of Arlington visited Alma Fell. Minnie Thyer stayed with Jessie Everitt. Barbara Webber entered Manchester Hospital. Rev. Jones spoke at the Presbyterian Church with a picnic dinner after services. Several local families visited in homes Sunday and Wed with various hosts. Farm and Home Club met Friday with Sara Puffett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nickels
Joe Oldfather
John Epperson
Iowa City
Epperson
Beaver
Arlington
Alma Fell
Minnie Thyer
Jessie Everitt
Barbara Webber
Manchester Hospital
Rev. Jones
Presbyterian Church
Lester Chase
Lou Zuercher
James Hermen
Mainard Druecker
St. Leabald
Kirk Hicks
Clark Hummel
Les Wheeler
Florence Marbel
Frances Wheeler
Wheeler
Merlyn Nading
Local notices recount visits, deaths, and gatherings in area
Thiele demonstrated bedding care while Helen Druecker co hosted. Wayne Hummel and family visited Edith Shaw and Beverly. Ernest Smith visited son Dr. Smith in Arlington. George Lane visited Art Everett home. Anna Hines visited Mervyn Puffett. Walter Everitt died at Manchester Hospital after illness. survived by wife Jessie, son Stanley, grandson Jerry, and nephew Arthur Everitt. Rev. Stahr led services. J Whittle visiting Ray Seagott in Wayne Michigan. Jess Stephens hospitalized at Prairie Du Chien. Le Roy Page of Anamosa and Warren Page of Cedar Falls attended Everitt funeral. Sunshine Club met Vera Francis. Pink and blue shower for Mrs. Orville Lamphier. Laverne Druecker and Jim O Chasse of Cedar Rapids visited with parents Earl Lamphier. Sandra returned from California with Bert Lamphier family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiele
Helen Druecker
Wayne Hummel
Edith Shaw
Beverly
Ernest Smith
Dr. Smith
Arlington
George Lane
Art Everett
Anna Hines
Mervyn Puffett
Walter Everitt
Manchester Hospital
Mr. Everitt
Jessie
Stanley
Jerry
Arthur Everitt
England
Stahr
J. Whittle
Ray Seagott
Wayne, Mich
Jess Stephens
Prairie du Chien
Wis
le Roy Page
Anamosa
Mike Whittle
Harvey Kraus
Robert Whittle
Joe Speilbaurs
Mich
Donald Chappell
Kenneth Chappell
George Chappell
Donald Woods
Thyer
Jim. Thyer
Keith Jennings
Geo. Bowles
Donald Barker
Les Wheeler
Frances Wheeler
Melvyn Puffett
Artella
Bud” Fox
Glen Oldfather
Sunshine Club
Betty Puffett
Larry Berns
Ray Klingman
Merle Klingman
Ames
Corrine
Floyd Chase
Robert
Donald
Paul Crandall
Stella Puffett
Dianne Nading
Leslie Wheeler
Earl Lamphier
Sandra
Ralph Crawford
Weekend Visits and Local Gatherings Across Towns
Residents attended the Rose Bowl game and visited relatives in several homes. Multiple families, including the Everitt Suin, Oldfather, and Chappell households, hosted guests from nearby towns. Scouts planned an all day trip to Prairie Du Chien, with Father Klein and Lou Shea guiding the event.
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Monroe on Her Birthday
A Sunday birthday dinner was hosted at Mrs. Chris Tena Monroe’s home in Monona with family members from Monona and nearby towns including DeSotel, Thornton, Michel, Klepper, Gutcher and Duane. The gathering celebrated the celebrant with relatives from multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christena Monroe
Jason Fergeson
Raymond DeSotel
Charles DeSotel
Monona
Henry Thornton
Jean
Waukon
Yva Michel
Adrian Klepper
West Union
Gerald Gutcher
Duane
Why Iowa Needs a w For Driver Education
During the past five years Iowa drivers aged 15 to 24 accounted for 30 percent of fatal traffic accidents though they are only 1 percent of Iowa drivers. They make up 5 percent of drivers with moving violation points, highlighting a need for targeted driver education and safety programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Driver Education Law for Youth Licensing
The article argues Iowa must require state approved driver education before licensing under 18. It cites studies showing trained drivers have fewer accidents and bigger safety gains. It contends the law would stimulate courses without forcing schools or students, aiming to reduce crashes among youth and improve overall road safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itdachoola
Ruselan
Jito Oh
Avery
Iowa
Iowa man auctions handmade sleigh from boyhood
Surt Geneva Neege of Glenwood suffered a broken nose and about 400 dollars damage to her car after swerving to avoid a youngster on a sled near the curb. Trin James Ness, a former Decorah resident and railroad brakeman with 80 years service, lost both legs when he fell beneath a train in Austin Minnesota while planning retirement in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Neege
Glenwood
Ee Trin
James Ness
Decorah
Austin
Minnesota
Ness
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LaVerne Hyde
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Barney Yeuslin
Lester Luchsinger
Herbert Williams
Alex Pagen
Elkader
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Mr. Pagen
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