Community notices and social gatherings excerpt
Mabel Johnson and Mrs Probert chaired a guild memory event for late Mrs Louise Geh and a Christmas gift plan for the coming year. Meetings featured a program The Church in Our Day with readings by Milo Old father and others. Social guests included the Gehring, Heyer, Crandall, Clark, and Probert families at various gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Johnson
Probert
Louise Gehg
Board of National Mission
Alla Leonhart
Milo Oldfather
Mra
Sidney Corbin
Mira
James Probert
Clockmaker Alex Fagan Dies at 64 in Norway Home
Local obituary notes Norwegian born cabinet maker Alex Fagan died Saturday January 17 at his home near Mr. agenarenes. He learned his craft in Norway and created numerous hand carved clocks. Survived by wife, daughter, sister. Services planned by Mephrischient-Retective-Ward.
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Alex Fagan
Agenarenes
Norway
General Aste Starts Fast In Assembly Session
The weekly Siva Press report notes General Aste’s brisk start as committee appointments in both houses shift, with a Republican panel taking assignments from Democrats. Senate rules grant press access to most committee meetings, while lower house votes remain public unless two thirds choose secrecy. Governor Loveless urged bipartisanship and outlined reforms including tax and labor reorganizations, higher education, welfare, mental health, and aging initiatives.
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Siva Press
Aasocikuitti
Wile
Keokuk
Meerrrreerer
Aeipe
Herschel C. Loveless
House
Senate
Lovaless
State Tax Commission
Beer Permit Board
Tax Commission
Bureau of Labor
Department of Labor
White House
Governor warns against heavy tax increases for growth
Governor asserts no large tax rise is needed to boost revenue, arguing that current rates burden economic growth and development. He notes prospects for continued economic expansion through moderate policy and sustainable growth, with further remarks continued on the next page.
Iowa eggs per 100 layers in December and layer totals
Iowa farm flocks averaged 1 708 eggs per 100 layers in December, above the 10 year average of 1 443. The Dec layer total reached 36 176 000, five percent higher than December 1957 and five percent above the previous month’s 24 684 000 layers.
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Iowa
Cattle On Feed Reaches Record Iowa Total
Cattle and calves on grain feed in Iowa feed lots as of January 1 are estimated at a record high of 1,374,000 head, up seven percent from the previous January 1 high and 13 percent above the 1953-57 five year average. Marketings for slaughter during Oct 1 to Jan 1 are placed at 4,000 head. The report notes higher expectations for overall cattle market activity.
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Iowa
Thirty New Scout Troops Formed in Wapsipinicon Area Council
In 1958 the eight County Wapsipinicon Area Council organized thirty new Boy Scout Troops Cub Scout Packs and Explorer Posts. A N Daines Waterloo in charge of the Boy Scout Organization committee said this is the largest growth ever recorded in the council's history, crediting strong district committees for the surge.
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Wapsipinicon
A. N. Daines
Waterloo
Boy Scout Organization Committee
Dimes Drive Confusing to Local Workers
The March of Dimes drive presents three collection methods causing confusion for club workers. House to house canvassing by local clubs, county letters mailed by residents, and collection boxes. Local chairmen urge donors who contribute by mail to report amounts to the solicitor to credit clubs.
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Wolf
Rev Schroeder at Sumner Chnding on Rurnday Evening
Fragmentary note cites Rev Schroeder at Sumner in a Sunday or Sunday eve service, with garbled date text likely January 3. The readable fragment hints at a church event or message led by the reverend during an evening gathering in Sumner.
Winning Numbers From Saturday Draw listing several figures
Winners Saturday January vn were Ina Kohler Norris Cap per Mrs Archie Howard Harry Gilson LaVerne Larson. Draw times cited 2 30 p m 3 36 p m and a long list of numbers including 705 1556 460 1267 096 1060 1500 562 1924 1974 587 1278 837 1333 088 1407 992 090 283.
Surprise house warming for Mrs Hans party attendees
A group of neighbors held a house warming for Mrs Nellie Hans on Friday afternoon. They brought a picnic lunch and enjoyed the afternoon together. Attendees included Mrs Clara Kuster Grace Evans Bertha Jehman Ed Boleyn Ida Pulfer Perry Garson and Leon Shepard. Mrs Arthur Lantz and Mrs Mary Allen could not attend.
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Nellie Hans
Clara Kuster
Grace Evans
Bertha Jehman
Ed Boleyn
Ida Pulfer
Perry Garson
Leon Shepard
Arthur Lantz
Mary Allen
Pleasant Valley Homemakers Meet January 23 at 1:30
The Pleasant Valley Homemakers Club will meet Friday afternoon January 23 at 1 30 at Mrs Kenneth Block s home Topics include What College Scholarships are Available and Furnishings Members will make valentines for Woodward State Hospital Bring scissors glue and any suitable materials All township women are welcome
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Pleasant Valley Homemakers Club
Kenneth Block
Woodward State Hospital
Elgin State Bank Stockholders Elect Eight Directors
The annual stockholders meeting of Elgin State Bank was held Monday morning with 480 of 500 shares represented. Max Thoma was chairman and G J Mosby secretary as eight directors were unanimously reelected: Capper Hanson Knudtson Mosby Muehlethaler Pollock Rothlisberger Thoma. Directors organized in the afternoon naming Thoma president Capper vice president Mosby executive president Knudtson cashier and manager Wadena office Kobler assistant. The bank has total resources over two million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Max Thoma
G. J. Mosby
C. L. Capper
George Hanson
L. L. Knudtsan
F.C. Muehlethaler
Thomas Pollock
W. §. Rothlisberger
L. L. Knudtson
Wadena
W. F. Kobler
Illyria 4-H Club Meets at Elgin Lutheran Church
The Illyria 4-H Club held its regular meeting January 4 at the Elgin Lutheran Church basement. A ham supper was served to members and their fathers. Before business, members enjoyed games. Serving committee included Madams, Orvin Thompson, Tom Ogle, Joe Dinan, Harry Feller and Woodrow Reed.
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Illyria
Elgin Lutheran Church
Orvin Thompson
Tom Ogle
Joe Dinan
Harry Feller
Woodrow Reed
David Christen
Navy Seahawk II Iowa Company Formed
Chief L E Quigley of the Navy Recruiting Station Waterloo announced the Navy forms a special Iowa Sea Hawk II Company. Selected men will depart Des Moines on Feb 2% by air to San Diego for recruit training at the Naval Recruit Training Center. Applicants may choose training fields and enlist with a buddy and return home on leave. Contact Waterloo Navy Recruiting Station for details.
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L. E. Quigley
Navy
Waterloo
U.S. Navy
Iowa
Des Moines
San Diego
Calif
Naval Recruit Training Center
Post Office Bldg
Alderson Hosts Annual Party at Wadens Legion Hall
About 60 guests attended the annual sale born party sponsored by G. W. Alderson of Wadens Livestock Exchange at the Wadena Legion hall on Saturday evening January 10. A dance followed the dinner and a new stereophonic record player was installed for future invitation dances every two weeks.
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G. W. Alderson
Wadens Livestock Exchange
Wadena Legion Hall
Legion Hall
Farewell Party for Ben Sohoris and Club Members
Mr and Mrs Robert Falb and Mr and Mrs Jack Adrian hosted a 500 card club gathering at the Falb home on Saturday. It also served as a farewell for Mr and Mrs Ben Sohori who plan to move to Calmar on February 1. Prizes were awarded with Mrs Leo Falk taking high and Mr Ben Schori low. Traveling prize went to Mr and Mrs John McMillen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Strusa
Ge “Little
Mims
Charles Gehring
Lhinie Erickson
Pearl
John Peeime
Floyd Patterson
Esri
Helen Rothlisberger
Clarion Mathys
Faye Whittenbaugh
Ed Gernand
Robert Clark
Ans
Marion
Dawson Clark
Jr. Clark
Iowa City
Bud Clark
Cedar Rapids
Fremont Clark
Crystal City
Texas
Paul Crandall
Volga
Luther Crandall
James Crandall
Des Moines
Robert Falb
Jack Adrian
Falb
Ben Sohori
Calmar
Leo Falk
Ben Schori
Low
Don Fauser
Keith Kohler
John McMillen
Valley Wins County Basketball Tourney
Valley High School won the Fayette County boys basketball tournament by defeating Arlington 41 to 30 to claim the championship trophy. West Central Blue Devils beat Fayette Cardinals 62 to 60 for third place as Valley’s defense held Arlington to a low first period and Dave Frieden sparked a turn, leading to the title. Fourteen Valley band members earned spots in the county select band after tryouts at Oelwein on Saturday.
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The
Valley High School
Oelwe
Sandra Anderson
Barbara Anderson
Janice Anderson
Patricia, Wilson
Janet Gehring
Nancy Whittenbaugh
Terry Habeger
Lois Clark
Clarissa Miller
Beverly Oelberg
Pam Clothier
Fremont Ogle
Judy Larson
Eloise Lantz
Fayette
Fayette County
Valleyigh Gymnasium
West Central Blue Devils
Fayette Cardinals
Blue Devils
Cardinals
Valley High
Arlington
Dave Frieden
Tigers
Housewarming for Herb Dummermuths at Country 600 card club
A surprise housewarming hosted Friday evening by the Country 600 card club honored Mr and Mrs Herb Dummermuth with guests including Max Medberry and several local members. Ladies prizes went to Mrs Jacob Friederich and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth, while men’s high honors went to Herman Helgerson and Herbert Haas. Lunch was served at the end.
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Country 600 Card Club
Herbert Dummermuth
Max Medberry
Mesars
Mdms
John McMillan
Merle Ruckdashel
Clarence Ruckdashel
Conner Bummermuth
Herman Helgerson
Donald Thomas
Riley Grimes
Jacob Y Friederich
Walter Durscher
Kenneth Anderson
Herbert Haas
Jacob Friederich
Herman
Helgerson
Milk Production in Iowa Rises to 462 Million Pounds
Iowa farms produced about 462 million pounds of milk in December, about 2 percent more than December 1957’s 442 million. The 1947 to 1956 average for December was 422 million, making this month seven percent higher. The December increase from November was 41 million, compared with 2 percent a year ago and the 10 year average rise of 21 million.
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Iowa
Allen Habeger Heads Masonic Lodge
Allen Habeger installed as W. M. of Silver Leaf Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Elgin last Tuesday evening. Installing officer was Bill Broughton of the West Union lodge and Marshall was Leo Schori. Other officers: Henry Cline Sr., Jack Adrian J. W., G. J. Mosby treasurer, Henry McMillan secretary, Don Fauser D., C. B. Schori J. D., Lyle Light S., Donald Gilson J.S., Hex Mulford Tyler.
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Allen Habeger
W. M
Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
Elgin
Bill” Broughton
the Weat Union Lodge
Marshall
Leo Schori
Henry Cline, Sr
Jack Adrian
J. W
G. J. Mos
Treas
Henry McMillan
Don Fauser
C. B. Schori
Meisners Bay Registers Ayrshire Cattle Purchase
Ivan Lee and Glen Dale Meisner of Elgin bought two registered Ayrshires from Milburn Moose of Monona. Ayrshire Breeders Association Secretary David Gibson Jr of Brandon Vermont confirmed the initial purchase.
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Ivan Lee
Glen Dale Meisner
Elgin
Milburn Moose
Monona
Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
David Gibson, Jr
Brandon
Fred Hanson Promoted to Senior Vice President
Fred Hanson formerly vice president of Bank of California in Los Angeles has been promoted to senior vice president. He has been with the bank since leaving Elgin State Bank in 162%. His hometown friends will be happy to hear of his promotion.
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Fred Hanson
Bank of California At
Los Angeles
Elgin State Bank
Extension Service Calendar for January Meetings
The Extension Service calendar lists events including Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H Club meeting at 6 pm on Monday January 26 hosted by La Verne and Linda Kruager and a 7:30 pm January 28 4-H Electric Activity meeting at Valley High School.
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Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters
la. Verne
Linda Kruager
Valley High School
4-H Leaders Recognition Day Program
The ninth annual 4-H Leaders Recognition Day will be held at Town State College, Ames, on January 26. Mrs. Harry Feller of Elgin, Mrs. Wesley Morse and Kenneth Stringer of Fayette, and Gene Brownell of Maynard will represent Fayette county.
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Town State College
Ames
Harry Feller
Elgin
Wesley Morse
Kenneth Stringer
Fayette
Gene Brownell
Maynard
Fayette County
Wadena Livestock Auction Gains National Certification Status
Wadena Livestock Exchange in Minnesota received a Nationally Certified designation from the National Association of Livestock Auction Markets after meeting 17 operating principles. The certificate, signed by the market owner and the council chair, marks a pledge to high standards in livestock services and market operations.
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Wadena Livestock Exchange
Wadena
National Association of Livestock Auction Markets
Code of Business Standards
Livestock Market Council
National Business Trade Association
Livestock Auction Markets
Kansas City
Packers and Stockyards Act
Congresa
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Alex Pagen
Mephrischient
Schroeder
Sumner
Newey
Elgin State Bank Stockholders
Club
Navy “Seahawk II
Alderson
Ben Sohoris
Pleasant Valley
James Frieden
Jamea Frieden
Valley
Masonic
Meisners’ Bay
Ayrshires
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