Presbyterian Church Events and Circle Meetings Summary
Local Presbyterian congregations held Sunday services at 9 30 and 10 30 and planned Synod activities in Ames on July 16. Elizabeth Circle met with six members and one visitor. Ruth Circle discussed spiritual topics, while Cub Scouts enjoyed a Back Bone State Park picnic with families and a swim. Legion Auxiliary installation and committee work followed, with officers installed and plans for Des Moines delegate Mattocks.
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Paioe
Ames
Elizabeth
Waldena Presbyterian Church
Harold Popenhagen
Will Probert
Ruth
Wadena
Cub Scouts
Back Bone State Park
Eleo
Gi, Alderson
Merv Zimmerman
Tom Sniffin
Richard Aeschiliman
Bill O'Laughlin
Bert Aylsworth
Legita
The
American Legion
Légion Hall
Elsie Chapman
Department
Des Moines
Mattocks
Jim Gilchrist
Luther Crandall
Gilchrist
Richard Aeschliman
Madge Murray
Arthur Herrling
Laurs. Herrling
Bert Ayilsworth
San
Ittee Fi
Mdris
Johnnie Laros Mattocks
Ralph Sner
Lacy Martin Named Minister at Wadena Church
Lacy Martin became theater minister at the Presbyter Church in Wadena in June, comes from Dubuque, and will serve a three year tentative student charge. He is married with two sons, James Bell aged 4 and Carl Shawn aged 2.
Elgin Sees Heavy June Rain Totals in 1969
June rainfall in Elgin reached 7.32 inches as two heavy storms on the 29th and 30th dumped .72 and 1.08 inches. This marked the wettest month since July 1955 when 8.78 inches were recorded.
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Elgin
Iowa Names New Safety Commissioner Donald M State ton
Iowa appoints Donald M State ton of Boone as safety commissioner effective August one, succeeding Rus sell I. Brown who resigns to head the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Washington. Brown served Boone County as attorney terms and remains City Attorney of Boone. Governor Love praises Brown while welcoming the new appointee amid Iowa tax revenue gains for 1958. State tax receipts show record totals across gasoline income cigarette and liquor taxes with notable increases.
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Towa
Donald M. Stateton
Boone
Russell I. Brown
Brown
Insurance Institute For Highway, Safety
Washington, D. C
Boone County
Jordan, Statton and Jordan
Herschel C. Lovelegs
Town Liquor Commission
Elgin
Postville
Gerald Smith
Iowa
Smith
Northwest
Research Center Established at Iowa State University
A research center at the State University of Iowa aims to improve educational administration in Iowa with 125 school systems enrolled as charter members. It will study Iowa schools and share findings from national education research, stressing evidence over expert opinion to guide school organization and quality. Cedar Falls superintendent John Harold, president of the research council, emphasizes using research to inform changes for a new era in education.
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State University of Iowa
Iowa
John Harold
Cedar Falls
State audit flags high bank balances in state ag agencies
The state auditor criticised the Iowa Dairy Commission and the state banking department for holding excessive balances in banks. The notice indicates continued discussion on page 8.
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State Auditor's
Iowa Dairy Commission
State Ba Department
Iowa Farm Commodity Prices Decline in June
Iowa farm prices for June show declines in the mid month indices. The overall price index stands at 238, down eight points from May, with livestock products dropping ten points and the meat animal index slipping thirteen. The poultry and egg index fell seven points to its lowest since March 1941, while the crop index eased by one point.
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Iowa
Ice Cream Social at Elgin Luth Church
The young people of Elgin and Highland Lutheran Churches sponsor an ice cream social on Sunday evening July 12 on the Elgin Lutheran Church lawn. Serving runs 7 30 to 10 30 p m. The girls model sewn clothing and tots showcase new outfits. Instrumental music provides familiar tunes for the whole family. Profits aid surplus farm commodities to those in need.
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Elgin
Highland Lutheran
Elgin Lutheran Church
Circles Plan Meetings With Local Hostesses
July Circle Nora will meet at the home of Mrs. Lyle Light and Mrs. Mel Kohler with co hostesses. Program led by Mrs. Laurence Knudtson. Circle Mary to meet at the church with hostesses Mrs. L. L. Kiple and Mrs. C. B. Schori and program by Mrs. W. J. Grove.
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Nora
Lyle Light
Mel Kohler
Laurence ‘Knudtson
Mary
L. L. Kiple
C. B. Schori
W. J. Grove
Winning Numbers From Elgin Cash Drawing Friday
Winning numbers were drawn Friday in Elgin at 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The 8:00 p.m. sequence included 1554 787 125 1002 1150 635 1411 552 086 899. The 9:00 p.m. numbers were 1194 176 609 1490 1957 338 1145 036 1209. Winners named are LaDonna Lantz Mrs. Max Medberry and LeRoy Rothlisberger.
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Elgin
LaDonna ‘Lantz
Max Medberry
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Linda Greenley Weds Dr Edwin Hancock in Iowas Oelwein
Linda Greenley daughter of Mrs. Bess Greenley and granddaughter of the late Frank Greenley married Dr. Edwin Hancock on June 26 in Oelwein Iowa. Linda graduated from nurse training this spring and the couple will reside in San Diego California.
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Linda Greenley
Oelwein
Bess Greenley
Frank Greenley
Edwin Hancock
Linda
San Diego
Calif
Mormon Missionaries Begin West Union Visit
Elders John J. Totten and Paul H. Kelly of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints reside in West Union while serving as missionaries. They meet residents of Clermont, Elgin, and West Union to declare the Message of the Restoration, stressing they sell nothing and seek no funds. Services are at Upper Iowa University music hall every Sunday at 10:00 AM, with public invitation. Totten, reared near Portland, Ore, served four years in the U.S. Air Force and will study electrical engineering in Portland after missions. Kelly, from Blackfoot, Idaho, attended Ricks College in Rexburg, majoring in speech and music.
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John J. Totten
Paul H. Kelly
West Union
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormon Church
Clermont, Elgin
Totten
Kelly
Church of Jesus Christ of
Far East
Portland
Elder Kelly
Blackfoot
Idaho
Ricks College
Rexburg
Waist High Corn Here by July 4
The corn crop progresses to waist high with most fields laid by a week before the Fourth. Early June dry weather aided field cleanup and an excellent hay crop. Want ads claim good results.
Local Group To Visit County Home
The Pleasant Valley Home makers will visit the Fayette County Home this week as part of their Farm Bureau women’s project. Members plan to bring a dozen cookies for all residents and visit pen pals they have remembered through the year. They will meet at Elgin Park Paap on Friday July 10 at 1 30.
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The
Pleasant Valley
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Elgin Park
Piday
Start Spraying for Corn Borers Monday
Fig in Canning Co employees began spraying the sweet corn fields for corn borers on Monday and will continue until all acreage is treated. Factory manager Leo L. Schori noted few egg masses and one brood hatched, and while expecting limited trouble this year, they resolved to proceed cautiously.
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Fig In Canning Co
Leo L. Schori
Legion Meeting in Elgin Delivers Installations and Reports
The regular Legion meeting will be held Monday evening July 13 in Elgin. Installation of officers will be held and Boys State reports will be heard.
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Legion
Elgin
Mexicans Depart For Muscatine Harvest Work
A group of Mexicans left for Muscatine on Sunday with the rest to follow midweek. They had stayed since April 27 to harvest for the Elgin Asparagus Corp. They enjoyed their stay and promised to return next year. In Muscatine they will harvest cucumbers tomatoes and apples as the rotation matures.
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Muscatine
Elgin Asparagus Corp
Cheery Valley Pioneers Tour and Meeting Schedule
The Cheery Valley Pioneers held a May meeting at Rita O Neals, switching to the last Friday for summer meetings. A June 13 tour with a dinner was planned, listing Jr and Sr team members and projects.
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Cheery Valley Pioneers
Rita O'Neal
Rele
Dean Hilgerson
Johnny Schupbach
Ivan Meisner
Leo Christen
Robert
Dean
Meisners
Dorothy
Ivan
Lyle
Schuphack
Bob
Leo
Helen
Marion
Genevieve
Darlene
Hofer
Ernie Christen
Harold Eisner
Glen
George Schupbach
Chuckie
Johnny
Teddy Frederick
John Christen
Merion
Darlene Hofer
Max Saurbry
Honor Roll List At Luther College Includes Crider Sons
Kenneth and Keith Crider, sons of Dr and Mrs R A Crider of Elgin, are named on the Luther College second semester honor roll. Students with a GPA of 2.25 or higher for at least 12 class hours earn inclusion.
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Kenneth and
Keith Crider
R. A. Crider
Elgin
Luther College
Clayton county to crown 1959 Queen of the Furrow
Fourteen farm girls from Clayton county compete for the Queen of the Furrow crown at the Soil Conservation chicken barbecue on July 30. Local candidates include Betsy Moats of Arlington and Anita Olson of Postville.
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Iowa
Clayton County
Soil Conservation
Betsy Moats
Arlington
Anita Olson
Postville
American Legion Auxiliary Plans July Park Program
The American Legion Auxiliary will present a program at Elgin Park at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 8 if weather permits. If not, the event will be moved to Saturday evening July 11. An ice cream social will be held the same night.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin Park
Mary Beth Haage Finishes Norway School With Perfect Attendance
Mary Beth Haage recently graduated after completing 12 years of schooling in Norway with a perfect attendance record, not missing a single day.
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Mary Beth Haage
Norway
Bellevue man injured after bench tip and bottle cut
Greg Eggers of Bellevue broke a fall from a park bench tipping onto a river bank. He struck a broken pop bottle and sustained a deep cut from the palm to the wrist.
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Greg Eggers
Bellevue
Live stock prices at Wadena Ex Friday sale
Prices from the Wadena Livestock Exchange Friday July 3 show 510 head sold by 58 consignors to 61 buyers. Feeder cattle ranged 26 to 34.50 with high marks for Stern good to choice. calves 26 to 34.50. calves cattle and heifers mostly 21 to 34. cows and bulls priced from 16 to 26.50 with varying grades.
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Wadena Livestock Exchange
Loftsgard Reunion At Elgin Lutheran Church
The Loftsgard reunion held June 28 at Elgin Lutheran Church drew about 400 attendees. Officers included Ray Loftsgard as host, with many listed family members and relatives such as Orvin Edwin Raymond Arthur Lloyd Bernard Amundson Olson Anderson Hal iverson Brainard Patrick Johanningmeier Baker Stutrud Boyce Landsgard Nelson Amundson Loftsgard and Olson among others.
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Loftsgard
Elgin Lutheran Church
Ray Loftsgard
Orvin
Edwin
Raymond
Arthur
Lloyd
Bernard Loftsgard
Harry
Clarence
Almer
Mortis Amundson
Elmer Olson
Kenneth Anderson
DeVere Haliverson
Keith Brainard
Carl Patrick
Virgil Johanningmeier
Joe Baker
Dennis Stutrud
Bruce Boyce
Gordon Landsgard
Mess
Molris
Elmer
Calvin Nelson
Henry Amundson
Melvin Reierson
Mellien Loftsgard
Marion Loftsgard
Mdms
Ole Amundson
Juhia Loftsgard
Ruth Loftsgard
Sharon
Mary
Evelyn Olson
Sophia Loftsgard
Kitchen Shower for Greta Falk in July Event
Mrs Leo Lehman hosted a kitchen shower for her sister Greta Falk on July 3. Bride bingo and poetry readings by Mrs C B Schari entertained guests while Greta’s friends helped serve lunch.
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Leo Lehman
Greta Falk
C. B. Schari
Greta
Lions Elect International President
A Lions Club report notes the election of their international president amid remarks contrasting childhood memories with leadership duties. The piece underscores the organization’s global scope and ongoing leadership transition.
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Lions Elect International President
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James Bell
Chturabus Junction
Dale Sheets
Iowa City
Rs. Lacy Martin
James
Irl
Charles Gehring
Little
Ther
Gehring
Pearl ‘Johnson
Darryl “Johnson
Jennie Geeater
Mich Lurch
Inchea
Best Buy
D.M. Strattan
R. I. Brown
Iowa Press ‘Association
M. L. Abrahamson
Elgin Luth
Iowa Highway Patrol
Iowa Department “of Public Safety
Legion Meeting
St. Lucas
Paris
Swenson
OS Howard
J. Hanson
Seabrooke
Schupbach
Lehman
Lange
Frieden
See
Smock
Kittleson
Eder
Pell. Hanson
D Olson
Den
Elgin Postville
Legion Aux. Entertainment
Jlarence L. Blurm
Manawa
Wisconsin
Lions International
New York City
Lionas
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