Local News Notes From Wadena Families Visits
Wadena page highlights visits by Mrs James Knowles and two Omaha children to her grandmother Mrs Lattra Herring. Houston natives Mr and Mrs George weedind son visit Wood and Robinson families in Volga and Heverly Ritts California Mrs Lillian Johnson. Englewood residents stay with Don Leonhart. Kitchen shower hosted by Mrs Earl Livingston for Arthur Shippy and Lorraine Shippy to be wed July 11. bingo prizes donated to Lorraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Knowles
Omaha
Nebraska
Terry
Freeport IL
Mira
Madge Murray
Russell Riceman
Nona Ray
Englewood
California
Lillian Johnson
Heverly Ritts
Don Leonhart
Earl Livingston
Arthir
Lorreine Shippy
Bingo
Lorraine
Legion Auxiliary Officers Elected At June Meeting
The Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday afternoon June 23 in the Auxiliary rooms. Hostesses were Mrs Woodrow Reed and Mrs Otis Torkelson. The treasurer reported $90 from selling 90 small poppies with one fourth sent to the department office. Reports from convention at Osage and thanks from several members were read. The auxiliary will sponsor entertainment and an ice cream social on Wednesday night July 8. A standing rule allows churches to use silver dishes and trays. The nominating committee named officers and election was held with all incumbents re-elected. July install month announced. July meeting hostesses named.
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Legion Auxiliary
Woodrow Reed
Otis ‘Torkelson
Robert Boleyn
Earl Kiple
Osage
Orlin Mason
Myron Hoag
Celia Thoman
Earl Garmoe
Clalis
Ole Loftegard
Ed Wenger
Martin Ministeirg
Yast
Orlando Loftsgard
Clifford Gisleson
George Nickels
Harold Halverson
Martin Minihen
Orvin Thompson
Robert Reeder
Selma Groth
Mdms
Walter Kohls
Elmer Larson
Paul Larson
George Leuchtenmacher
Moore Plans to Move to New Building in July
William Moore announced last week plan to move stock and fixtures to a new building in the latter part of July. While preparations continue, the store offers a cash discount on all purchases and will be closed about two weeks during the move.
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William Moore
Moore
Valley Band Concert At Elgin Park July First
The Valley Band under Arden Greener will give a concert in Elgin Park on Wednesday July 1 at 6 00 p m weather permitting. The event invites local residents to attend and enjoy the performance by the orchestra under its director.
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Valley Band
Arden Greener
Elgin Park
Mail Bag Injury Hits Adair Man on Train
Paul Brown of Adair suffered a broken collar bone when a mail bag thrown from a train struck his ankles and legs, knocking him over.
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Paul Brown
Adair
State to use new radar cars for speed enforcement
Commissioner Russell I Brown states the Iowa highway patrol tested a semiunmarked radar car and seeks 13 more. The trunk houses radar gear while no rear flasher is used, aiding pursuit and timing functions. Cars may appear parked along highways after July 1 to enforce daytime speed limits beginning July 4. Also notes Beverly Muehlethaler to teach first grade in Rochester Minnesota and other state news.
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Chae” Ys
Russell I. Brown
Brown
Highway Patrol
State board votes to drop 17 schools
The state board of public instruction voted to drop 17 schools from the program as part of a wider restructuring. Details and full list of affected districts are continued on page 8.
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State Board of Public Instruction
Clay ton 4-H selects tour delegates for poultry tour
To Go On Tour Reva Friederich Elgin and Margaret Hanson Elgin were chosen to represent Clay ton county on the State 4-H Poultry Tour July to 10. The trip spans 700 miles to view poultry projects. Marion Christen an alternate from the Marion Busy Bees 4-H Club was also named an alternate based on poultry achievement record book and overall 4-H performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reva Friederich
Elgin
Margaret Hanson
Clayton County
Busy Beavers
Bernard Hanson
Marion Christen
John Christen
Marion Busy Bees
Iowa Sheriffs Patrol Roads To Curb 4th Of July Deaths
Iowa sheriffs and deputies totaling about 400 will patrol primary and secondary roads across counties over the long 4th of July weekend. Sheriff E. H. Bradley of Dakota City, president of the Iowa State Sheriffs Association, said the continuous patrol aims to cut the highway accident and death toll during peak vacation travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Bradley
Dakota City
Iowe
State Sheriffs Association
SSA Information Session in West Union July 8 and 22
The Social Security Administration district office in Waterloo will hold information sessions in West Union at the Court House on July 8 and 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. An SSA representative will assist with filing for federal old age survivors and disability benefits, applying for social security numbers, and Employer Identification Numbers. Attendees may also contact the Waterloo district office at Adams 4-1554, room 702 of the Black Hawk Building.
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A.teprédentative
Social Security Administration
Waterloo
West Union
Court House
Earl T. Johnson
Black Hawk Building
West 4Th and
Commercial Street
Adams
Prices Paid at Wadena Livestock Exchange Sale
There were 310 head consigned by 82 consignors and 51 buyers at the Wadena Livestock Exchange sale on Friday June 26. Feeder cattle steady, steers and heifers choice around 91.25 and 90.25, cows and bulls mixed, butchers and utility cattle 16 to 23. Bulls at 23.90, steers and heifers strong with top around 65 to 75. Prices good to strong for most classes.
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Wadena Livestock ‘Exchange
Winning Numbers from Saturday Draw Report
Winning numbers for Saturday night June 27 list 9:00 pm set 285 988 41 1486 1392 664 1522 1312 241 and 8:00 pm set 951 006 657 1086 618 037 1081 744 1172 757. Winners named are Jacob Friederich Jr Mrs Honas Yack Martin Hanson Milton Miller and Woodrow Reed.
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Jacob Friederich, Jr
Honas Yack
Martin Hanson
Milton Miller
Woodrow Reed
Elkader Student Returns To Summer School At Iowa City
James A. Cook son of Mr and Mrs Merlin Cook Elkader resumes summer study at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City on June H1 preparing for a Master of Arts in secondary school guidance and counseling. He previously taught mathematics at MarMac High School in McGregor during the past school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Cook
Merlin Cook
Elkader
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Cook
MarMac High School
McGregor
Stock Farm Ponds Stock Bass and Other Fish
Over eight thousand large mouth bass fingerlings will be stocked in Clayton County farm ponds used for erosion control and livestock water. Ponds will hold large mouth bass bluegills sunfish and channel catfish assigned to Lyle Aanes Clermont Eugene Thorson Clermont John McMillan Elgin Jacob Gehring Elgin Gerald Feeney Volga and Francis Kitterman Volga.
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Clayton County
Lyle C. Aanes
Clermont
Eugene Thorson
John McMillan
Elgin
Jacob Gehring
Gerald Feeney
Volga
Francis Kitterman
Falk Kneef Wedding Advanced to July 17 Th evening
Greta Falk of Waverly and Rupert Kneef of Sumner have moved their wedding to Friday evening July 17 at 7 30 in St Paul s Methodist Church.
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Greta Falk
Waverly
Rupert Kneef
Sumner
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
St Olaf farmer killed by lightning near town
Otto Hanson, 31, a St Olaf area farmer, was killed last Wednesday when lightning struck his tractor during a thunderstorm as he and two neighbors returned from a hay field. Services were held Saturday June 27 at Marion Church at Gander. Surviving are his wife, a son, his mother Mrs Nellie Hanson, two sisters and a brother.
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Otto Hanson
St. Olaf
Hanson
Marion
Gander
Nellie Hanson
Local Students Receive ISU Scholarships
Two area students earned Iowa State College scholarships. Betsy Moats of Arlington, daughter of Kenneth Moats, received a $200 scholarship. Donna Sloan of Volga, daughter of Leroy Sloan, received a $77 scholarship.
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Iowa State College
Betsy Moats
Kenneth Moats
Arlington
Donna Sloan
Volga
Leroy Sloan
Schori and Kuster Lumber Co. 50th anniversary observed
Schori and Kuster Lumber Co marked its 50th anniversary with an open house and paint sale on Friday June 26. About 70 registered and some 100 attended. 40 gallons of paint were ordered. Ten dozen donuts and 100 cups of coffee were served. The jet blender attracted wide interest as a color matching gadget. Prizes were won by M. J. Blockhus, P. W. Minihan, Elmer Frieden, and P. J. Anderson.
Fay County Extension Calendar of Events
Fay County Extension posts calendar of events for July. Illyria 4-H meeting and Wadens Riverside 4-H gathering occur Monday at 8 00 p m. A 4 H softball tournament is set for Tuesday at Upper Town University campus. Fayette County Extension Council meets Wednesday at 8 00 p m at the Farm Bureau building.
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Illyria Livestock
Wadens Riverside
Howard Shaffer
Upper Town University
Fayette County Extensions Council
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Lions Club Installs New Officers
A miscellaneous shower honoring bride elect Mary Brackin was held at St Pauls Methodist Church Friday evening. Contests and readings provided entertainment. She received many gifts. Hostesses were Mrs Charles Wenger Mrs Thomas Pollock Russell Wenger Donald Gilson and Wayne Gilson.
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Mary Brackin
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Mdms
Charles Wenger
Thomas Pollock
Russell Wenger
Donald Gilson
Wayne Gilson
George Falk New President
The Elgin Lions Club met at St. Paul's Methodist Church due to rain and installed new officers for the coming year led by C. B. Schori. George Falk was named president with Don Fauser, Al Schori, Merle Clark, and Sheldon Boyle in key roles. board members include Rich Strauch and Rev. Eldon Schroeder. Paul Hanson and Nicky Baumgartner spoke on their Boys State experiences and thanked the club for support.
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Elgin Lions Club
St. Paul's Methodist Church
C. B. Schori
George Falk
Don Fauser
al Schori
Merle Clark
Treas
Sheldon Boyle
Dean DeSart
Lion Tanner
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Rich Strauch
Eldon Schroeder
Cliff Wilson
Paul Hanson
Nicky Baumgartner
Boys State
Lions Club
June Starts Dry Ends Up Wet
The first three weeks of June were dry with only three showers totaling .16 inch, allowing farmers to clean up weedy corn fields and harvest hay. Then on the 24th heavy rain brought 2.65 inches, followed by 1.67 inches on the 25th, .16 on the 27th, and .90 on the 28th. June total reached 6.54 inches by Monday morning.
Watch Your Driving This Weekend
Five central states Iowa Indiana Kentucky Wisconsin and Illinois join a 6 00 p m Friday July 3 nationwide Condition Red high traffic enforcement campaign for the holiday weekend urging drivers to obey all laws and speed limits and to rest every two hours to prevent deadly crashes.
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Iowa
Indiana
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa Highway Patrol
Aerial Observation School Graduate Returns from Germany
Leo L. Schori Jr. recently completed an Aerial Observation School run by the 504d Aviation Company in Germany. He entered the Army in 1956 and serves with Headquarters Company of the 8th Armored Division's 1st Cavalry in Germany. He is 25, with parents in Elgin and a wife in West Union. He is a 1951 Elgin Public High School graduate and attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette.
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Leo L. Schori Jr
Diane
West Union
504D Aviation Company
Germany
Sergeant Schori
8Th Armored Division
1St Cavalry
Elgin
Elgin Public High School
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Watch Recovered by Local Woman After Roadside Find
Edward Krueger’s missing watch was found two weeks ago on Wilson hill by Mrs. Virgil Torson who noticed sun glare on the road. It lay where gravel trucks passed, suffered minor damage, repair cost $5.25. The watch was a 42 year old family heirloom from Krueger’s uncle.
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Edward Krueger
Wilson Hill
Virgil ‘Torson
Mr. Krueger
Illyria Community Day Planned at Illyria Church
Today is Illyria’s big day with all day activities including visiting and sports in the forenoon a noon dinner an afternoon program supper and a home talent play in the evening plan to take a day off and spend it with neighbors at the Illyria Community Church
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Illyria Community Church
Farm Bureau Sports Festival at Fayette July Fourth
The Fayette County Farm Bureau hosts a full day of entertainment and sports on July 4 at the UIT campus in Fayette. A free dance closes the day with music starting at nine in the evening.
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Fayette County Farm Bureau
UIT
Fayette
Clayton County Extension Calendar items in July
Clayton County Extension Calendar lists July events: Milking Shorthorn Parish show at National Fair Grounds at 10 30 am, 4-H Girls officers meeting at the extension office in Elkader at 1 30 pm. July 4-H Poultry Tour at Mc Gregor, Grand Meadow Larks 4-H Achievement Show at Postville Lutheran Church at 8 pm, Clayton County Agricultural Extension Council meeting at Elkader extension office at 8 pm. July 8 Volga Bluebirds 4-H Achievement Show at 1 30 pm, Camp committee meeting at County Extension office in Elkader. Our Want Ads bring results.
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National Fair Grounds
Elkader
McGregor
Grand Meadow Larks
Lutheran Church
Postville
Clayton County Agricultural Extension Council
Volga Bluebirds
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Ettectiva
Eekly
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ISTC
Clarence Muehlethaler
Rochester, Minn
Elton Hills
Rochester
Iowa’ Highway’Commission
Iowa Commerce. Commission
Des Moines
Sion
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Senate
Herschel C. Loveless
Davenport
Loveless
U. S
Thomas Martin
MES
America
Margaret Priebe
Priebe
South America
Florida
Jaycees
Robert Clark
Bobby
Beverly Maeehlethaler
Best Buy
Wadena
Falk
Is.t.c
Schori & Kuster
Fay. Co
Carlyle Anderson
Michele
Debra
Scott
Cedar Rapids
Wenger
Mrs. Anderson
Otto Hanson, Jr
Illyria
Farm Bureau Sports Festival
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