Valley rural recreation project discussed by Development Assn
A January meeting of the Valley Development Association discussed plans to form a rural recreation group in northeast Iowa. Officials said the project would require hard work and substantial funding, including a potential FHA loan, with a meeting planned at the Elgin Legion hall in February to organize further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoes
Iowa
FHA
Joans
Joan
Cout
BR. W. Daubsndiek
Siector
Elgin
Esprinbog
Wolf
Hilder al
Survey Workers Urged to Return Cards
Persons who have been conducting the labor survey are asked to complete their work and hand in their cards to Dean R. DeSart as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean R. DeSart
Elgin Community Club Holds January 15 Meeting
The Elgin Community Club met January 15 at the Legion and Auxiliary hall with 21 members and nine guests present. A secretary read a condition statement and members were reminded dues are payable. The meeting adjourned early due to a Valley Recreational Development Assn gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Legion and Auxiliary Hall
Valley Recreational Development Ass'n
Community Club
Elgin Boy Serves Aboard U S Carrier During Seas Tension
Elgin youth William Stevenson, son of Mrs Rex Mulford, serves aboard the carrier Hornet group during anti submarine drills near the Sea of Japan in international waters. The ship’s destroyer Carpenter joined five other vessels in operations as Soviet missiles were observed within eight miles. Stevenson has about two years in the Navy and began a one month cruise last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stevenson
Rex Mulford
Warhier
Sea of Japan
Daily
Stevenson
U,8
Carpenter
Hornet
United States
Fasehip
Wadena News Highlights From Community Meeting and Events
Local club activities unfold at a Saturday gathering with talks on milk value and Luisa Tetrazzini, a safety contest winner, orange juice tasting, and a chicken tetrazzini dish. Pancake and sausage day planned for Sunday at the Legion hall, with women selling bake goods and meals. A wedding in Tripoli is noted, plus visits from relatives and a Legion Auxiliary quilting session ending with lunch and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Drapa
Sonnet Wadena Wonder
Hemet
Fellings
Worne
Robert Humphrey
Cindy Schmitt
Luisa Tetrazzini
Janet Erickson
Roberta Humphrey
Glenda Probert
Legion
Legion Hall
Russell Wedo Home on Leave Furlough Shared
Russell D Wedo and family host Pfc Russell Wedo on two week furlough at the Fred Wedo home in Jackson County Fulfilling a family visit with relatives in Fredericksburg and noting Trewin as daughter of Harry Trewins of Fredericksburg.
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Russell Wedo
Pic
Russell D. Wedo
Jacketteville
N. Carolina
Fred Wedo
Pfc
Trewin
Harry Trewins
Fredericksburg
County Officials Announce Candidacy
Fayette county officials filed nomination papers today for candidacy in county offices including clerk of court and district court. Hevert Dyne appears among candidates, with filings indicating run for county level posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Hevert Dyne
Axel
Aiveie
Youth Week at Baptist Church Events Schedule
Youth Week at Baptist Church runs January 26 to February 2 with Sunday services led by Aylee Oelbeng and Barbara, featuring prayer by Mary Ann Jacob and a Vocal Octet including Vicky Habeger and Margaret Jacob. Rodney Lavely of Youth for Christ will guest speak. sessions highlight freedom as individuals and serving Jesus with various leaders and bands.
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Aylee Oelbeng
Barbara
Mary Ann Jacob
Vicky Habeger
Margaret Jacob Jean Schaer
Anita Lehman
Lee Boleyn
Ken Schroeder
David Boleyn
Kurtiseger
Rodney Lavely
Youth For Christ
Cedar Rapids
Alyce Oelber
Alice Eckmann
Jesus
Pat Johnson
Margaret Jacob
Lee ‘Boleyn
Kae
Jean Schaer
Vicky Hebeger
Janice Durscher
Kurtis Krue
Martha Schaer
Emphite
Inaden
Pat Se
Dianne Werner
Rio
Barry
Muchiethaler
D’lene Krueger
Pastor Breitkreuz
Nancy Miller
Pat Lehman
Dianne Wenger
Clayton County Extension Calendar Jan 23 24 Nutritional Survey
Calendar item outlines Nutritional Survey meeting at Evelyn Talal home and a leaders recognition day. Mentions Elkader and Postville 4-H Club meetings, unclear dates, and fragmented phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Evelyn Talal
Sadler
Hospital Returns From Area Hospitals
Mrs. Orville Moore returned home Thursday January 16 from West Union hospital. Mrs. Elmer Frieden returned home Friday from Schaitz hospital at Waterloo after spending five days there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Moore
West Union Hospital
Elmer Frieden
Schaitz Hospital
Waterloo
Address for Mr and Mrs K Theodore Kjosa in Huntington Park
The notice provides a residential address at 7199 Seville Ave Huntington Park California for Mr and Mrs K Theodore Kjosa. The fragment sets no event or deadline but records a specific home location.
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K. Theodore’ Kjosa
Seville Ave
Huntington Park
Calif
Elginas Library Sees Growth and New Hours in 1963
The Elginas library reports 2 167 circulations with 93 new books and eight additions and regular magazine donations from patrons. It borrows from West Union Library and sends bequests to the State Traveling Library. Patron count totals 323 with 164 city and 159 rural users. Financials show income from taxes and donations and expenses across salaries, books, periodicals, and improvements. New hours: Tue 1 4, Wed 7 9, Sat 1 4, plus Sat evening hours May 1 to Dec 31.
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Blic
Thebrary d
Elginas
West Uni
State
Pleasant Valley
Marion
Howard
Brockhus
Schori
Everett
Lbrarian
Kenneth Breckhan
Harry Everetts
Max Medberty
C. B. Séhorl
Rex Mulford
Treas
Robert Moore
Dean DéSart
Belva Snyder
Mrs Mabel King Injured in Fall at Home
Mrs Mabel King fell on basement stairs bruising her neck. She was taken to West Union hospital then transferred to St Mary's in Rochester where her condition is reported improving. Eugene Habeger of Cedar Rapids came to Elgin to arrange care for his mother Mrs Allen Habeger and later returned with her. The Russell Wenger family visited the Morks for Sunday dinner in Decorah.
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Mabel K
West Union Hospital
St. Mary's
Rochester
Eig
Eugene Habeger
Cedar Rapids
Elgin
Allen Habeger
Chicago
Eugene
Russell Wenger
Henry Mork
Decoratois
Engagement Announcement for Patricia Jean Wilson and Gene Klinge
Mr and Mrs Clifton Wilson of Elgin announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Jean to Gene Klinge son of Mr and Mrs Kermit Klinge of OTCH Miss Wilson a 1959 Valley th School graduate is employed by Interstate Power West Union Mr Klinge a 1962 Upper Town University graduate is a teacher at West Central Community High School Maynard
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Clifton Wilson
Elgin
Patricia Jean
Gene Klinge
Kermit Klinge
Otch
Miss Wilson
Valley Th School
Interstate Power West Union
Klinge
Upper Town University
West Central Community High School
Maynard
ALCW Met Thursday January Sixteen
The Leip aerft group met with hostesses Morris Belva Snyder Helen Brockhus Reuben Schup haeh and Carl Torkelson Mrs John Butikefer Mrs Har old Kruempel ushers Pianist Mrs Lyle Martin Opened with hymn Breathe On Me Breath of God Pastor Fjelstul led devotions from Guke 24 44 53 followed by Let Me Walk With Thee hymn Pastor Fjelstul conducted officer installations Mrs Harry Everett presented Bible study Waiting for Power Mrs Lyle Martin read worship offering meditation Mrs Herold Halverson and Mrs Fred Butikofer sang a duet Like A Shepherd Lead Us Mrs Dean DeSart presented Evangelism as the month’s cause Secretary’s report read and approved Mrs Harry Everett gave annual treasurer’s report for 1963 Mrs Dwayne Frieden reported on new vacuum cleaner Buying committee named Mrs Harry Everett Mrs Dwayne Frieden and Mrs Wm Moore Chair rail discussed Birthday offering received and sung Birthday song Mrs Medberry welcomed guests Meeting closed with Lord’s Prayer and table grace There were 37 adults present.
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Leip Aerft
Morris
Belva Snyder
Helen Brockhus
Reuben Schuphaeh
Carl Torkelson
John Butikefer
Harold Kruempel
Lyle Martin
Fjelstul
Guke
Harry Everett
Herold Halverson
Fred Butikofer
Dean DeSart
Dwayne Frieden
Wm. Moore
Medberry
Directors Meet to Organize Elgin State Bank Meeting
The Elgin State Bank stockholders held an annual meeting on January 20 with 8 in person shares and 370 by proxy. Max Thoma named chairman and L L Knudtson secretary. Directors were reelected and Thoma named president with Muehlethaler as vice president.
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Elgin State Bank
Max Thoma
L. L. Knudtson
Evening Tabitha Meeting Minutes January 14
The January Tabitha meeting covered devotions on Monism led by Mrs Abb Habeger and a missionary report by Marlene Durscher. Nine members attended with one guest, plans for a March potluck to fund a society project, and coin barrels to be brought to February. Thank you notes were read from the Schatz family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abb. Habeger
Ethel
Alan Schatz
Geo
Breitkreuz
Anthony Habeger
Harry Johnson
Abe Habeger
Schatz
Gee
Breitkgeuz
A. Schorz
Louis
Ida Luchtenmacher
Eda Weeble
Leland Probert
Ann Schaer
Marlene Durscher
Elgin Progress Club Meets At Home of Mrs Wilson
The Elgin Progress Club met January 18 at Mrs. Robert Wilsons home with Mrs. Joe Leahy as co host. Mrs. Harry Johnson spoke on a southern trip visiting Natchez plantation homes. Mrs. Lyle Light reviewed Elgins club and fraternal history. Mrs. Kenton Krueger and Mrs. Lorence Muehlethaler discussed seat belt protection and usage. Eighteen members answered roll call on ways to improve the club. Lunch was served by the hostesses. The next meeting is February 10 at Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler s home with Mrs. Russell Goodell as co host. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller Roberta Linda and Tom were guests of Mrs Stella Boyile. A few Elgin local news items were held for next week.
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Harold Popenhagen
Lavern McClavey
Aulden Wilson
Mary
Jane
Jere
Zanders
Dancer
Tripoli
Roy Fenner
Bryan
Ohio
Gerald Bond
Fern Weyant
Edgewood
Aulden Wilsdnt
The
American Legion Auxilary
Mary Gilchrist
the Legion Fal
Will Frey
Floyd Patterson
Warren Joyce
Oelwein
Earl
Helen Rothlisberger
Ralph Shaffer
Elgin
Leallen Knox
Des Moines
Iowa Mutual
Tornadbing. Co
Richard Aéschlie
Mdma
Edwin Humphrey
Leo Herriman
Mary G. Gilchrist
Elmer Struss
Elgin Progress Club
Robert Wilson
Joe Leehy
Harry Johnson
Clarence Muehlethaler
Russell Goodell
Robert Miller
Roberta
Linda
Tom
Oelwelh
Stella Boyile
Methodist Circles Met January Sixteen
Three Methodist circles met January Sixteen at home venues. Circle Nora hosted Mrs Meibert Baechler and Mrs Louis Becker assisted. Mrs Robert Wilson presented The Methodist Family. Eleven members and two guests attended. Circle Ruth gathered at Mrs John Tillotson with Mrs Dale DeSart assisting. Fifteen members and one guest attended. Mrs Martin Wenger spoke on Our Methodist Heritage. Circle Rachel met at Mrs Harry Cline with lessons on Misgloris by Mrs Roger Howard and Mrs Clifford Medberry. Fourteen members attended. All three circles submitted their world banks.
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Nora
Meibert Baechler
Louis Becker
Robert Wilson
Joe Kjosa
Herbert Ash
Ruth
John Tillotson
Dale DeSart
Allen Habeger
Martin Wenger
Rachel
Harry Cline
Roger Howard
Clifford Medberry
Extension Service Calendar of Events
The Extension Service schedules activities from Friday January 24 to Wednesday January 29. Highlights include a Fayette County resource in West Union at 8 pm, Farm Record Analysis, 4 H Leaders Recognition Day in Ames, a January 28 Extension Council meeting at 10 30 am, 4 H School and 4 H Electric section meeting at the Extension office, and related sessions across the county.
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Fayette County
Yentory Meeting
West Union
Ames
Extension Council
Brackin Graduates Airman Joins California Reassignment
Elgin native Airman John W. Brackin completed U S Air Force jet aircraft mechanics training at Amarillo AFB Texas. He will be reassigned to Hamilton AFB California after maintenance and inspection duties on jet fighters. Brackin, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Brackin, attended Valley High School.
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John W. Brackin
Elgin
Hamilton
Afb
Calif
United States Air Force
Amarillo Afb
Texas
Brackin
Joe EB. Brackin
Air Force
Valley High School
Illyria 4 H Club Holds January Meeting
The Illyria 4 H Club met at MNyria Church on January at 8 20 PM with 11 members present. President Robert Rothlisberger led the session. Charles Frieden gave the treasurer’s report. Plans included a card party with no date set and a Fed meeting sliding party at the home of Louis and Glen Christen. Demonstrations on wood joints were presented by Frieden and Rothlisberger. The meeting adjourned at 9 with lunch hosted by Mrs LeRoy Rothlisberger and Mrs Reynold Strong.
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Illyria 4-H
Mnyria
Robert Rothlisberger
Charles Frieden
Fed
Louis
Glen Christen
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Reynold Strong
Campaign Summary For Tuberculosis Fight In Elgin
Report thanks supporters for the seal campaign. This year’s goal reached with 241.13 raised, surpassing last year’s 232.70. Special appreciation to the Elgin Echo for coverage. The effort cites the community newspaper as key to success in eradicating tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Echo Force
Henry H. Wolf
25th Anniversary Observed by Aylsworths of Wadena
Mr and Mrs Bert Aylsworth of Wadena observed their 25th wedding anniversary on January 11. A party at their home Saturday night hosted by relatives and friends celebrated the milestone. They wed January 11, 1939 at Arlington. Children David Danny Ronald reside in Wadena. Doug serves with the U S Navy in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Aylsworth
Wadena
Arlington
David
Danny
Ronald
Doug
U. S. Navy
San Diego
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Development Ass'n
Honal
Elgin Boy
Rose Baechler
Gerald Schneider
Postville
Selina Kohis
Lena Baumgartner
Baptist Church
Mabel King
ALCW
Charles Capper, Jr
Hilder Gilbertson
G. J. Mosby
F. C. Muehlethaler
Thomas Pollock
L. Knudtson
Pice Prep
W. F. Kohler
Francis Butikofer
Ass't. Cashier
Mer
Wadene
David Frieden
Teller
Mary Ann Schaer
Robert Klingman
Lawrence Muehlethaler
Marjorie. Reed
Tabitha
Tabitha Mapyting
Methodist
Extension Service
Illyria Livestock
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