Golden wedding anniversary celebrated in Wadena
The Baldwins of Wadena marked their 50th anniversary with fifty guests on their lawn. A dinner followed and presents arrived as neighbors congratulated the couple, who live on a farm before retiring to town. They have three sons, a daughter, and fifteen grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Baldwin
Wadena
Co. Baldwin
Frankie Baldwin
Baldwin
Julia Dwyer
Sacred ‘Heart Church
Volga
Kenneth
Francis
Leo
Katherine Huber
Too
Japan
Air Force
Tom ‘Baldwin
Miami
Fia
Pat Baldwin
Bloomington
Wis
Walter Dullard
Union
No Sale This Week At Wadena Livestock
Wadena Livestock report shows no sale this week with top prices listed for feeder cattle and cattle categories. Feeder steers good to choice bring 28.75, heifers 26.00, cows steady near 22.40, bulls around 23.45, and feeder pigs about 19.50. scattered OCR errors noted.
Start New Home the carpenters began last week
Carpenters started work on a new home for Mr and Mrs. at the Sheldon Dayne property. Builders laid the original foundation hull toward the south and prepared the 203 rooms, with a plan to complete the structure in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra.tt
Sheldon Deyne
Hull
Wil
Hoegh Heads National Agency and Iowa Politics
Leo Hoegh named head of the Office of Defense and Civil Affairs with a $22,000 yearly salary, while Governor Herschel Loveless clashes with Jake More over school funding and state treasury concerns amid Iowa Democratic activity and the Active Iowa Democrats group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Ayia
Etens
Civ Lot
Civil Défense
Hoegh
Chariton
Ogle Announces Daughter Marilana to wed Donald Sutter
Mr and Mrs Thomas Ogle announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Marilana to Donald Sutter son of Mrs Hulda Sutter of Elgin. The wedding is set for Sunday August 3 1958 at the Tlyria Community Church near Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ogle
See
Marilana
Donald
Sutter
Hulda Sutter
Ale
Elgin
Mo Pam
Tlyria Community Church
Murray for Governor HQ Opens in Des Moines
The Bi Murray for Governor headquarters opens in the Insurance Exchange Building Des Moines. Murray is Iowa State College professor on leave who won the Republican nomination last month for governor. He will face Democratic Gov Herschel Love less in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Bi Murray
Insurance Exchange
Des Moines
Bill Murray
Iowa State College
Herschel Loveless
Republican Senators Hold Des Moines Caucus on Tax Debate
GOP lawmakers gathered in Des Moines for a caucus after which reporters could not quote specifics. Early notes suggest proposals to soften the sales tax, shift focus to property tax reform, and present a coordinated campaign approach for the governor, with emphasis on tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOF
Des Moines
Republicans name six candidates for House speakership race
Six Republicans, as reported, announce six possible successors to Speaker Mooty in the race for the speaker of the down house of representatives. The group includes Arthur Hangon Inwood Vern Lisle Clarinda Clark McNeal Belmond A L Mensing London George Paul Brooklyn and Elmer Vermeer Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down House of Representatives
W. T Mooty
Arthur Hangon
Inwood
Vern Lisle
Clarinda
Clark McNeal
Belmond
A. L. Mensing
London
George Paul
Brooklyn
Elmer Vermeer
Pella
Vote Probe Questions Muscatine County Ballots Handling
An Iowa legislative committee investigates how primary election ballots in Muscatine County were handled. Reports say ballots were not counted at the county courthouse but behind locked doors at the Muscatine Journal office, delaying results and prompting inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Legislative Committee
Muscatine
Muscatine Journal
Local Students to be Orientation Leaders
More than 600 State University of Iowa students and faculty prepare for 1958 69 Orientation Week starting September 21. Orientation Councils will serve as campus guides aiding new students, introducing them to faculty, answering questions about activities, and helping adjust to college life. Local leaders include Leo Riegel from Clermont and Stanley Capper from Elgin with Douglas MacKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Iowa
Ivergeane
Aka
Seger Ae Hd
Anioeptings
BOE
Clermont
Leo Riegel
Elgin
Stanley Capper
Douglas MacKinney
Principal Potratz Seeks M A Degree at Summer School
Gerhard Potratz principal of the junior high attends summer sessions at SUI to complete his master degree. His summer address is on Van East Market Street in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard Potratz
SUI
van East Market St
Down
Ity
Inspect Site for Lagoon Disposal Plant Near Elgin
Representatives from the Hen ningson Durham and Richardson engineering unit of Omaha met Elgin town council to plan a lagoon disposal site north of Elgin at Gilbert son and Simek land. Soil tests will determine suitability, aiming for savings. Council reevaluates costs, removing some sub marginal land, re apportions benefits to equalize costs, with about $3,000 in engineering fees at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henningson Durham and Richardson Engineering
Omaha
Nebraska
Elgin
Gilbertson and Simek
Announcement of Engagement Reveals Couple's Planned Union
A local notice reports an engagement between two residents, detailing the proposal date and forthcoming wedding plans. The couple, both named in parish records, shares a hopeful future in the community.
All Teachers Hired For Community School Dist
The Valley Community School District announces its 1958-59 faculty, with 14 new hires. Names and assignments cover Cubamont, Elgin, Wadena, and Clermont Grade Schools, Lumier High, and Valley High with principals, grade teachers, librarians, and music and physical education staff. School opens Monday with no day off on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community School Dist
Valley Community
Wea
HowpeerNty High
Wadena
Supt
M. H. Moore
Cubamont
Helen Schwarz
Kgn
Vida Nord~ Hus
Eleanor Reavis
Aldora Anderson
Marilyn Guyer
Cecilia Berg
Sandine Vasby
Elgin
Trene Kiple
Sheril Ogle
Ellen Flanagan
Ross James
Mildred Moore
Anan Peters
Alanke
Corrine Gohden
Zetta White
Wallace Mayhugh
Keosagua
Drake
Universi
Donald Akkerman
Holland
Iowa State Teachers College
Frederick Clerk
Wisconsin State College
Platteville
Wis
Donald Gardner
Arlington
Upper Iowa University
Pemberton
Minn
Arden Greener
Manchester
State University
Vc Down
Arlan Peters
Plainfield
Corrine Scholen
Delores Everett
Harry Everett
Cheery Valley
Marion Township
Marilana Ogle
Town State Peschese College
Thas
Postville
Clermont
County Convention Draws Winners at W U June 27
Leslie Kleppe of E won the $150 jackpot with number 1097 in the latest drawing at the county convention held at WU on June 27. Milo Gisleson claimed $20 with number 96, marking the second jackpot drawing. A new $150 jackpot and a $50 reserve pot are now on the board. Lucky numbers for June 28 include 960 1042 142 725 257 904 127 209.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Kleppe
Milo Gisleson
Republicans Name Doris Springer for Short Term Treasurer
Republican and Democratic county conventions met at the courthouse on Friday morning with under 20 attendees. Republicans nominated Doris Springer for the short term treasurer from election date to January 11, 1959, and honored retiring treasurer Wim Knox with $125. Delegates to state and judicial conventions were named, including Lawrence Guthart of Arlington and Max Medberry and F. D. Welch of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
C.W. Antes,chin
Elsie Smithsec
W.H. Antes
Harold Stra
O. Shirk
Don Kimball
Des Moines
GOP
Doria Springer
Wim. Knox
Wayne Kemmer
Lawrence Guthart
Arlington
Max Medberry
F. D. Welch
Elgin
Attendance at Ames 4-H Convention Draws 16000 Girls
About 16 000 girls participated in the 4-H Girls State Convention held June 1921 at the US.T.C. campus in Ames. Reva Margaret Friederich of Higin and Mary Zwenziger of V were among those noted in attendance.
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Us.t.c
Ames
Com
Reva Margaret Friederich
of Higin
Mary Zwenziger
Harrington and White Re-elected in Fayette County Democrats
Regis Harrington and Mrs L. White of Oelwein were re-elected chair and vice chair of the Fayette County Democrats at the annual county convention in West Union. Central committee sessions are planned with speakers invited for countywide programs. Thirty-one delegates were chosen for the state convention on July 26 in Des Moines to attend uninstructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regis Harrington
5. L. White
Oelwein
Fayette County
Democrats
Legion Officer Named To Lead Fayette County Post
Paul D. Celperg of West Union will be installed as new commander of the Fayette County American Legion on Tuesday July 22 at St. Louis. The Fayette county association met at Wadena last week and elected officers including Dr. J. S. Hopkins adjutant Henry Bodensteiner vice commander Charles Werden finance officer and William Oliver chaplain. A bus tour to the national Legion convention in Chicago August 31 to September 2 was planned with details through local post officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Celperg
West Union
Fayette County
American Legion
St. Luis
National Convention of the American Legion
Chicago
Fayette County Extension Service Calendar
Fayette County Extension Service announces a calendar of 4-H club meetings and council events. JHytla Livestock 4-H Club meets at Hlyra Church in Wadena at 8:00 p.m. Riverside 4-H Club meets with Alan Davis at 8:00 p.m. On Tuesday July 4 the Extension Council meets at 8:00 p.m. at the Extension Office in Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Extension Service
Jhytla Livestock
Hlyra Clhurch
Wadena Riverside
Alan Davis
Fayette
Approve Bids On Paving 150 From W U To Calmar
Interconnected bids for paving 150 from West Union to the Winneshiek line and the Calmar to Interstate job were approved for both primary and secondary road work. Fred Carlson Co of Decorah secured the low bid on the Fayette county project at 446072 dollars and also held the low bid for the Winneshiek county job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union North
Winneshiek Line
Lows
Calmar South
Fayette County
Fred Carlson Co
Decorah
Carlson
Winneshiek County
Family Car Plunges Down Brainard Hill Injuries Reported
Mrs Patterson and five children rode a car that wrecked after brakes failed on Brainard hill. The vehicle exceeded 70 mph, narrowly missed a store and railroad ties, then landed in a dry creek bed. All treated at hospitals with Patterson and Dennis Olson severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Patterson
Brainard Hill
Guane
Marian
Victor
Anita
Dennis Olson
Postville Hospital
Patterson
Dennis Qt Gon
Rochester ‘H
Illyria’s 39th Annual Community Day Draws Crowd
Illyria celebrated its 39th Community Day with average attendance and cool weather. Farmers worked the fields while the Ladies' Aid raised over 500 dollars from dinner and supper. A home talent play added 125 dollars to church funds as the big tent show drew a filled audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria
Illyria
Midget Baseball Program Forming In Local School Grounds
Charles Capper Jr and Kent Falk will coach a Midget Baseball program for first and eighth graders. They will meet at the school grounds each Monday and Thursday evening at Bix. Participants should bring gloves bats and other equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Capper, Jr
Kent Falk
Wil
Ae Sp Chenmeing
Hha
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Nancy
Tyna Ee
Tynan
Argoth Saother
Laum Te Betnata
Ana Fermbety
Fay College
Jim Venter
Penny
Cakmar
Farumer
Albert More
Luther Crandall
Marshall Henrich
Alfred Nordhus
West
James Morse
Johnnie Minneapolis
Albert Morse
Albert
Flossie ‘Woshell
End
Fremont Marble
Wadena Livestock
Wadena Gavestone
Leo Hoegh
Lews Press Association
Penn
State Central Committee
Gov
Hersche
Beardsley
Loveless
Iowa Democrats
AID
Jake More
Edith Larson
Nntituate Organ of
Ag Es
Jim Buchan
Norway
Éitique Id
W.U
Doris Springer
Legion
Calmar
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