Iowa political moves and tax action mix with campus funding notes
Gov Hugues faces unicameral talk while party factions nominate for Congress in the sixth and seventh districts. State university control for Oakdale Senioris, bond approvals for Iowa State armitory, and Scalise victory in Democratic attorney general race are noted along with speed limit drop on US 6 and fairgrounds access.
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Courant
Ae Aban
Thei Cnet
Monké
Congress
Regents
State Tax Commission
Sones
Oakdale Seniatorium
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
H Tals
Tanllion
Iowa State University
Ames
State Executive Council
State
Lawrence Scalise
Carlisle
Pimey
Scalise
Don Wilson
West Des Moines
Liquor Commission
Wilson
Mba Go Bay
W. N. Bump
Muscatine
D. Woodward
Veterans Convention and family visits noted in community
A fragmentary local item lists attendees and guests connected to the Veterans Convention and Yoreign Wars auxiliary. Names include Charles Clark of Waterloo and Clifton Kerr with spouses from Nashville and Elgin. Also mentioned are the Larsons, Bonds, Handstrogs, and Barrett Pheri with various family gatherings and dinners across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
Wabecame Pi Tetiloo View
Aeili
Clifton Kerr
Nashville
Tenn
Wi Kerr
Elgin
Nebraska
Pars Efits
Earl Livingston
Ernie *Larsons
Wilfred
Bond
Handstro
Waterloo
Barrett Pheri
Dex
Moines
Lane
Clark
Tragic Wagon Crash Fatal to Wadena Woman
Mary B Lance of Wadena was killed Friday morning when she tried to stop a rolling vehicle in Fayette County. The crash left her beneath the car. funeral services were held Monday at Dena Cemetery. She is survived by four sons including Frank Wetzel of Cedar Rapids and a brother Earl Livingstone of Wadena.
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Wet Mary B. Lance
Adena
Frank Wetzel
Cedar Rapids
Earl Livingstone
Wadena
Roberts Family Reunion Held at West Union Fair Grounds
The BE M. Roberts family reunion was held Sunday June 28 at the West Union fair grounds with 71 members present. Attendees included the Drover and Rover families from Milwaukee Virgil Rover Dug Aby and Chancey Trover. Raffing Roberts Merlin Roberts David Winona Washington. James Roberts Al Smith Lawrence Wetherbee Waterloo. Duane Netzger Kenneth Smith Don Cornish Howard Roberts Jr. Oelwein. Charles Troyer Plainfield Thomas Wetherbee Postville Mrs James Wetherbee Fred Koch Bill Hawkeye Howard Roberts Sr. Ké Donna Dale Hoberta Mattie Roberts Fayette Ed Wenger Leonard Roberts Elgin and others.
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West Union Fairgrounds
Sald
Arvid Drover
Milwaukee
Virgil Rover
Dugaby
Chancey
Lawrence Wetherbee
Waterloo
Duane Netzger
Kenneth Smith
Don Cornish
Howard Roberts
Oelwein
Charles Troyer
Plainfield
Thomas Wetherbee
Postville
James Wetherbee
Fred Koch
Bill
Hawkeye
Ké Donna
Dale Hoberta
Mattie’ Roberts
Fayette
Parfiitt
Ger
Ed. Wenger
Leonard Roberts
Elgin
Ode to July Fourth by Lovell
Poem praising July 4th with exalted imagery of liberty and national unity. Attributed to James Russell Lovell, 1819 to 1891, celebrating the mighty mother of a mighty brook, blessing all tongues and all people.
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Ode
James Russell Lovell
Asparagus Pack Shipment to London Logged
Five hundred cases of asparagus were sent directly to London England. The shipment was trucked by Ronald Loftsgard to Chicago Municipal Pier and loaded aboard ship for England.
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London
England
Ronald Loftsgard
Chicago
Municipal Pier
Cub Scout Pack 53 Holds June Outdoor Meeting
Cub Scout Pack 53 held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening June 23 at 7 30 p m in the Elgin ballfield with an Olympic theme. Cubs and den chiefs marched with flags and a torch, recited the promise, and pledged allegiance. Cubmaster Jack Adrian presented Johnny Martin with a Bobcat pin as demonstrations of discus throw shot put and high jump followed, then a doughnut lunch in the Methodist Church dining room.
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Pack
Elgin Ballfield
Jack Adrian
Johnny Martin
Tteir Gons
Eddie Adrian
John
Roger Hallim
DéSbri
Ickey Matin
Mike Scher
Methodist
Time Changes for Two Churches Early Sunday Services Noted
Beginning July 5 Clermont Methodist Church moves worship to 7 45 a m and Illyria Community Church schedules services at 8 45 a m with Sunday school at 10 00 a m If satisfactory the new hours may continue through July and August
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Clermont
Illyria Community Church
Mrs Milton Miller Wins 50 Jackpot in Elgin
Mrs Milton Miller won a 50 dollar jackpot Saturday in Elgin. Draw numbers listed include 564 613 1803 122 1228 and others. The article notes the drawing this week is Friday evening since the Fourth of July falls on Saturday.
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Milton Miller
Elgin
Reed Paulsen Vows at Elgin Lutheran Ceremony
Reed Paulsen married Saturday June 20 at 4 30 p m in Elgin Lutheran Church with Rev C T Fjelstul officiating. Attendants were Roger and Linda Reed. Parents are L O Reierson of Elgin and E T Faulsen of Postville. An o clock dinner followed at Tucks Dining Room Luana.
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Marjorie Reed
Harvey Paulsen
Elgin Lutheran Church
C. T. Fjelstul
Roger
Linda Reed
L. O. Reierson
Elgin
E. T. Faulsen
Postville
Tucks
Luana
One Million Catfish Hatch At Humboldt Hatchery
The State Conservation Commission announced that over one million catfish will be hatched at the Humboldt catfish hatchery during the peak season from now until July 10. The Humboldt facility is among the few such hatcheries in the Midwest.
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State Conservation Commission
Humboldt
Midwest
Hospital Update On Mrs Ral H Mait
Mrs Ral H Mait remains confined to Palmer Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. Her condition is monitored by hospital staff as physicians assess her prognosis and plan ongoing care.
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Ral H Mait
Palmer Memorial Hospital
Students named to Dean's and Means Lists at Upper Iowa
Upper Iowa University announced today that seniors achieving at least a 3.0 GPA earned Dean's List honors, while those with a 3.4 or higher qualified for Means List recognition. Recipients include Elizabeth Weber, Barbara Behrend, Otis Biche, Otto Blockhus, Carrie Frieden, Bob Crow, Shane Whittenbaugh, William Cook and others. A $100 semester recognition certificate is awarded.
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Ian
Upper Iowa
Uni- Wes
Derschel Hendrix
Ig Soni
Ist
Academ
Arlington
Elizabeth Weber
Will
Weber
Barbara Behrend
Herbert ‘Behrend
Bien
Iekk
Baumgartner
Baurgs
Truck Breaks Telephone Poles in Alley Crash
A truck collided with two utility poles in the alley between the park and Evgin State Bank. One pole fell onto the truck cab causing minor damage. phone service remained up. Workmen closed the alley and began pole resets and repairs.
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Evgin State Bank
Open House Celebrates P. K. Petersons 50th Wedding Anniversary
About 200 guests attended an open house at the P. K. Peterson home on Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Peterson on their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married June 25, 1914, at the bride's home. Children Mrs. Harvey Anderson and Mrs. Harold Halverson attended, with relatives and friends from Chicago to Elgin.
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P. K. Peterson
Harvey Anderson
Harold Halverson
Chicago
Tl. Waureka
Neenah
Library Notice: Elgin Library Closed Saturday
The Elgin library will be closed this Saturday in observance of Independence Day. The outage affects all services and facilities. Patrons are advised to plan accordingly.
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Elgin
Valley student Sylvia Hanson eyeing Olympic shot put path
Sylvia Hanson of Valley Community School finished second in a national shot put tryout in Eugene. She may compete in the Santa Ana California and Hanford California events on July 10. top six at California earn a spot to New York for Olympic selection. Public contributions for travel costs may be left at Clermont Elgin or Wadena banks.
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Sylvia Hanson
Valley Community School
Ein
Eugene
Ore
A.A.U
Hanford Calif
California
New York
Clermont
Elgin
Wadena Bank
Hiatt Family Among 10000 At U S J Convention Dallas
Mr and Richard Hiatt of Kewanee were among 10000 delegates at the U S Jaycees 44th annual convention in Dallas Texas They engaged in party events rodeo sessions and the release of states leaders and candidates for eleven offices. The Hiatts have attended multiple conventions and are active in local Jaycees.
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Richard Hiatt
Kewanee
U. S. Jaycee
Dallas
Texas
Hi Politica Dema
Iss America
Hiatts
St. Louis
Las Vegas
Tants
Louisville
Hiatt
Tillotson
J. C. Ettes
Marina
Mark
Gregory
Leslie Hiatt
Indiana
Baptism and Park Picnic Honor Leslie Alan Joice Keynes
Leslie Alan infant son of the Joice Keynes was baptised on Sunday June 21 at the Elgin Lutheran Church. Sponsors were Lyle and Linda Phillips Decorah. Following the services Mr and Mrs Keane hosted a picnic dinner in the park with guests the William Phillips family Decorah.
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Leslie Alan
Joice Keynes
Elgin Lutheran Church
Lyle
Linda Phillips
Decorah
Mrs. Keane
William Phillips
Local families visit Mrs Ruth Boyle’s home
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Patterson and Bradford Brinkman of Lan sing Til were guests with relatives at the Mrs Ruth Boyle home during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Boyle and Alice of West Union were Sunday evening callers.
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Paul Patterson
Bradford Brinkman
Lansing
Til
Ruth Boyle
Wm. Boyle
Alice
West Union
Program Financed By Christmas Seals
A tuberculosis contact X-ray program will begin in Fayette County financed by Christmas Seals. Mrs. Paul Dani Oelwein leads the Fayette County Tuberculosis and Health Association with Mrs. Mattle Peterson directing health outreach. A tuberculin skin test screens contacts. positives receive chest X-rays and state follow-up, part of a program credited for finding many TB cases in Iowa.
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Atte
Paul Dani Oelwein
Fayette County
Fayette County Medical Society
Iowa State Department of Health
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Assa
Glen Schaves Observe 25th Anniversary Surprise Dinner
Mr and Mrs Glen Schave were guests of honor at a surprise picnic dinner on Sunday June 31 to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married June 30 1939 at Zion Lutheran Church Parsonage with Rev William Striepe officiating. bridal party included Vers Schave Glen Pixler and William Livingood. The couple have three children Sandra Mrs Marvin Lantz Marcy Mrs James Durr and William at home plus three grandchildren.
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Glen Schave
Clarence Schave
Luana
Have
Zion Lutheran Church Parsonage
William Striepe
Vers Schave
Glen Pixler
William Livingood
Schaves
Sandra
Marvin Lantz
Marcy
James Durr
William
Elgin Friday Evening Drawing at 9 P.M.
The weekly Elgin drawing will be held Friday evening this week July 3rd at 9 p.m. A birth announcement from Mr. and Mrs. John Pulfer of Glendale California reports the arrival of Monica Jean born June 18 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces with grandmother Ida Pulfer. Mrs Harold Halverson and Mrs Bertina Halverson visited Mrs George Schroyer in West Union on Saturday.
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John Pulfer
Glendale
Calif
Monica Jean
Ida Pulfer
Harold Halverson
Bertina Halverson
George Schroyer
West Union
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Gov
Iowa Highway Commission
Gronneil
Cub Scout
Reed - Paulsen
Gs Wass Bus
Glen Schaves
Elgin Fire Dept
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