Railroads and civil rights figures surface in fragmented notes
The text cites railroad expenditure figures around 1032 million versus 1072 million, references Kennedy withdrawal, and names judges and directors in Iowa. It also notes an Ottumwa attorney, Burn Bannister, named chair of a new state civil rights commission to draft bills and hear discrimination complaints. Community notices cover family visits, births, church notes, and Cub Scouts activities in West Union and surrounding towns.
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Ottumwa
Burn Bannister
Herschell Loveless
Erbe
Legislator Urges Billboard Ban to Seek Federal Funds
Rep Tom Rijay of Cedar Rapids proposes a voluntary ban on Interstate highway billboards to secure another chance at up to 1.5 million dollars in highway money from the federal government. He argues the move could open funding opportunities while lawmakers revisit a statewide ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rijay
Cedar Rapids
Daughter to Lynn parents born Monday July 17 2028
The announcement notes the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lynn on Monday July 17 2028. Details mention the new arrival and family excitement.
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Christd Lynn
Shelei
Loren Frieden Survives Serious Farm Accident
Elgin farmer Loren Frieden suffered a severe head injury when a bare fork struck him last Wednesday afternoon. Hooks pierced his nose and he was taken first to McAuley hospital, then to University Hospitals Iowa City, where the eye was removed Friday. Frieden is listed in room C-23, with relatives noting improvement after Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Frieden
Elgin Farmer
Odin
Frieden
Qelwein J Hospital
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Christs to retire from Coffee Cup Cafe in Elgin
Mr and Mrs C Christ announce retirement around September 2 after 22 years running the Coffee Cup Cafe. They plan to sell to a younger couple, noting the cafe’s popularity with travelers and locals and the town's only fountain service as a key asset.
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Christ
Christs
Elgin
Fremont Junior Farmers Win 4-H Softball Tournament
The Fremont Jr. Farmers captured the 4-H Softball title at Fayette High School, defeating the Cler Mont Comets in the final. Scott beat Smith in the consolation game as Livewires and other teams such as Union Be competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Jr. Farmers
Fayette High School
Clermont Comets
Scott
Smithfield Livewires
Union Be
Nicholas Promises but Delays In Road Letting
Letter from William H. Nicholas district engineer notes a promised letting date for August despite right of way issues. Glen Doty had claimed paving of 172 would occur this year with an early August letting. Readers hold hope for completion but await final action.
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Glen Doty
Welcome for Newly Weds at St. Pauls Church
Last Thursday evening at St. Pauls Methodist Church Mr and Mrs Russell Goodell were honored with a coin shower. Mrs W J Grove read poems and the couple sang three hymns. Rev Donald Caspers presented gifts and spoke briefly. The event ended with visiting a dessert lunch and coffee.
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St. St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Russell Goodell
W. J. Grove
Band Concerts Note Elgin Park Schedule
There will be a band concert in Elgin park on Wednesday evening August 2 at 3 pm. An additional concert is planned for July 19.
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Elgin Park
Death of Fred Miller Funeral services held for 70
Funeral services were held at Postville Saturday afternoon for Fred Miller 70 who died suddenly Wednesday evening. He was a brother of Erines or Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Postville
Sud- Seale
Elgin
Elgin Canning Co. Updates Equipment Practices
Elgin Canning Co. changes in equipment cited by local agronomy experts. Max E. Sauerbry warns oats with high moisture and heat risk poor germination. Do not harvest until properly dried and store wisely. Grabe notes windrow drying and weed debris management aid seed quality and urges testing germination next winter or early spring.
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Max E. Sauerbry
Towa State University
Don Grabe
Grabe
Muller Engagement Planned For Helen Muller And Robert Medberry
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Muller of Elkport announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Marguerite to Robert Medberry senior son of Mr and Mrs Walter Medberry of Elgin. A tall wedding is planned. Miss Muller works for Northwestern Bell Telephone in Elkader and her fiancé is employed at Miller s Dairy in Elkader.
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Lawrence Muller
Elkport
Helen Marguerite
Robert Medberry
Walter Medberry
Elgin
Miss Muller
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Elkader
Miller’s Dairy
Seminar attendance by Valley and Arlington superintendents
M H Moore superintendent of Valley schools and Dan Coffman superintendent of Arlington attend a State University of Iowa seminar for school administrators. Sessions run from July 25 to July 28 and aim to update participants who cannot leave their regular jobs for the summer session.
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M.H. Moore
Valley Schools
Dan Coffman
Arlington
State University of Iowa
July Brings Showers with Rainfall Across July Start
The first half of July brought 3.14 inches of rain in the area, slightly more than June’s total and notably higher than July of last year. The rainfall sat above normal for the month’s early days, signaling a wet spell for local forecasts.
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Extension Service Calendar of Events lists events from July 22 to July 28. Activities include Clermont Comets H Club meeting, 4-H Girls Demonstration Team help at the Extension office, a 4-H FFA show line up at County fair, a Waterloo educational trip, and the State 4-H Leadership Camp. An Extension Council meeting is scheduled for July 25 at the County Extension Office.
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Clermont Comets
County Fair
Waterloo
Extension Council
P.m
Return From Illinois Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cline return from a trip to Illinois with no complications reported.
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Illinois
Harry Cline
New Tax for Mobile Homes Implemented in County
A new license plate requirement and monthly tax changes affect mobile homes and trailers starting this year. All units must display a $5 plate by August 1, with taxes set at $3 to $5 per month by length. revenues are split with school districts and cities per location. Owners in parks remit taxes to the county treasurer. outside parks, taxes are paid semi annually by owners.
Winning Numbers From Last Saturday Drawing
Winning numbers listed include 1572, 773, 1640, 410, 827, 638, 1022, 42, 362, 1064, 696, 142, 1381, 1429, 1676, QM, 1174, 41, 1968, 1198, 572, 1446, 326, 1223, 736, 234, 982, 99, 1983.
Elgin Canning Co Prepares for 1961 Sweet Corn Season
The Elgin Canning Co plans a busy upgrade for the upcoming sweet corn season. New stainless steel batch mixers and a blending mixer from Food Machines Chemical Co of Hoopston Ill will modernize the line. Divine Engineering Co crews install matelimtions. The old mixer from 1912 is retired as the factory undergoes summer cleanup and repairs. A Burt labelling machine also joins the production line. Warehouses show last year’s pack nearly sold out with little yellow corn remaining and asparagus demand rising due to a short crop.
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Elgin Canning Co
Food Machines Chemical Co
Hoopston
Ill
Divine Engineering Co
Burt
Dedicatory Service for Memorial Gifts Held
The Rev. Donald Caspers led a dedicatory service at the Woman's Society of Christian Service for a silver service donated by families in memory of Mrs. Mabel Gruver and a utility cart in memory of the late Robert Wilson. The items will be used at Woman's Society meetings.
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Donald Caspers
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Mabel Gruver
Robert Wilson
Woman's Society
Bob Falb Buys H. D. Yack Lots on Main Street
Bob Falb purchases two adjoining Main Street lots from Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Yack, expanding his frontage by 100 feet to the south. He retains the current garage and will take possession of the balance after the garden season ends, with the Jet slated for displaying new machinery.
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Bob Falb
Main Street
H. D. Yack
Mr. Falb
Belated Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Reierson
A belated birthday party was held Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Ole Reierson. Guests included Mrs. Lawrence West, Mrs. Glen Reierson, Julie, Glenda and Jeffrey, Mrs. Oliver Torkelson, Mrs. Otto Blockhus, Mrs. Kenneth Riwoden, Michael Harod en, Mrs. Henry Anderson, Mrs. Kenneth Mork and Mrs. M J Blockhus.
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Ole Reierson
Lawrence West
Glen Reierson
Julie
Glenda
Jeffrey
Oliver Torkelson
Otto, Blockhus
Kenneth Riwoden
Michael Haroden
Henry Anderson
Kenneth Mork
M. J. Blockhus
Ill and Hospitalized Home From Hospital
Lane Ash was a medical patient in the Community Hospital Postville from last Tuesday to Thursday. Mrs. Arthur Lantz had minor surgery last Thursday at the Community Hospital Postville. She returned home Saturday.
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Lane Ash
Postville
Arthur Lantz
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