Supreme Court reshaped by Hughes appointing two Democrats
The Iowa Supreme Court remains Republican led, now six to three after Gov. Hughes named M. L. Mason of Mason City and Maurice E. Rawlings of Sioux City, replacing retiring justices Peterson and Thompson. Both will earn 20000 yearly terms run to Jan 1, 1967 with retention in 1966 under the new system.
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Supreme Court
Hughes
M. L
Larry} Mason
Mason City
Maurice E. Rawlings
Sioux City
Mason
Henry K. Peterson
Council Bluffs
Rawlings
G. K. Thompson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Towa
Chi Anedaw Federated Club Hosts Summer Program
The Chi Anedaw Federated Women’s Club met at Mrs. Wilder Mattocks home with nine members and one guest. Plans for an ice cream social on July 27 were discussed along with general club business and a gift to Mrs. Paul Crandall and daughter Karla. Various social visits and community notices followed, including plans for delegates to the Fayette County 4-H tour and events in nearby towns.
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Wilder Mattocks
Paul Crandall
Karla
Lynth
Mattocks
Eben Brothers
Sioux City
Nebraska
Wadena
Clarence Nus
Arlington
Laura Herrling
Billy and Bradford
Loretta Mattocks
Pat Olson
Waterioo
John Olson
Chi Anedaw
Federated Club
Janet Erickson
Fayette
Fayette County
Des Moines
Kansas City
St. Louis
Springfield
Hannibal
West Branch
Cedar Rapids
Fayete
Robert, Klingman
Ames
Lee Totman
Irving Wessel
Edgewood
Don Vontalgle
Don
Floyd Patterson
Dale Patterson
Clermont
Louis Halverson
Stoughton
Wisc
District Show For Holsteins Planned At National Fairgrounds
Fayette County Holstein Breeders announce the District Black and White Show at National Fairgrounds in National Iowa on Tuesday August 8 at 10 am Entries must reach Max Sauerbrey Extension Director Elkader by July 28 to be listed in the show catalog Bring your own sandwich dish and expect milk coffee and ice cream at the district event covering Allamakee Clayton and Fayette counties
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Decker
Fayette County
Allamakee
Clayton
Fayette
Elgin Lutheran ALCW Meeting Summary
The Elgin Lutheran ALCW met July 15 in the fellowship hall with 27 members and one guest. Ushers were Mrs Mervin Hunsberger and Mrs Clarion Hag elie. hostesses included Mrs John Erickson Mrs Richard Erick son Mrs Pearl Johnson and Mrs Wilder Mattocks. Pastor Fjelstul gave devotions from Corinthians. lessons on Walking In Love were led by Mrs Dean De Sart. Birthdays for Mrs Dean DeSart Mrs Harold Halverson and Mrs Harry Everett were sung along with hymns and prayers.
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Elgin Lutheran Alcw
Fellowship Hall
Mervin Hunsberger
Clarion Hagelie
John Erickson
Richard Erickson
Pearl Johnson
Wilder Mattocks
Pastor Fjelstul
Corinthians
Dean DeSart
C. T. Fjelstul
Harold Halverson
Wadena
Harry Everett
Berdeen Hagelis
4-H Demonstrations in Fayette County
Fayette County 4-H girls present practical demonstrations on July 30 at Maynard Community Hall. Programs start 8:30 a.m. with junior to senior demos in Home Furnishings and Special Activity, followed by a clothing project style review. Maynard Methodist Church women offer a luncheon for 75 cents. Public invited to attend all or part of the day.
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Fayette County
Maynard
Baptism Service At Lutheran Church Postville
Infant Debra Jean Boleyn daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Boleyn baptized during Sunday worship at the Lutheran Church in Postville. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson of Oelwein. Attending from Elgin were Mrs Helen Boyer, Mrs Robert Boleyn, Cindy and Shelly, and Mr and Mrs Leo Boleyn.
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Roger Boleyn
Debra
Jean
Lutheran Church
Postville
Henry Nelson
Oelwein
Elgin
Helen Boyer
Robert Boleyn
Cindy
Shelly
Leo Boleyn
Circle Ruth Met in July with Mrs Schori as Hostess
Circle Ruth met July 15 with hostess Mrs C B Schori. Mrs Mary Skarshoug, an early Society member, attended as a guest. Lesson titled Holding Institute, a story with out end, was presented by Mrs Mel Kohler.
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Ruth
C. B. Schori
Mary Skarshoug
Mel Kohler
Truck Driver Killed Near Wadena
Keith Strong age 36 of Fayette was fatally injured Saturday when his truck swerved to miss a bicycle rider, Roger Nelson age 18 of Wadena, plunging into a ditch and bursting into flames. Strong died after transport to Rochester hospital.
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Keith Strong
Fayette
Strong
Roger Nelson
Wadena
Iowa
Rochester
Swimming Bus Notice For August Lessons At Elgin Park
Parents of children registered to ride the bus for swimming lessons are asked to contact Mrs Jack Adrian promptly if they still plan to participate. Limited space prevented reservations for many children. Lessons run August 2 to August 14 with bus from Elgin Park at 9 am. Charge is 3.60 dollars per child payable to Mrs Adrian.
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Jack Adrian
Elgin Park
Adrian
UIU Dean's List Honors 92 Students Include 31 May Grads
Ninety-two Upper Iowa University students were named to the Dean's List for the second semester. The listing includes 31 May graduates and 28 seniors. Names span Arlington Castalia Elgin Elkader Wadena and include juniors sophomores and May graduates with GPAs of 3.5 or higher.
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UIU
Upper Iowa University
Arlington
Larry Gamm
Wanita Blanch Gamm
Castalia
Helen Peterson
Elgin
Elkader
William Cook
Wadena
Robert Crow
Nancy Whittenbaugh
Robert Whittenbaugh
Alan Jennings
Keith, Jennings
Iowa Land Ownership And Government Control Totals
Iowa land area totals 35,860,480 acres with government ownership and control at 114,804 acres, or 0.9 percent. Federal land amounts to 155,707 acres, state land 154,982 acres, and tax exempt Indian land 4,105 acres.
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Iowa
Seven Fayette County farm girls vie for Queen of Conservation
National Farm Safety Week runs July 25 31 with a July 29 contest at Humphry Dairy West Union to crown Iowa s Queen of Conservation. District winners earn engraved sterling bracelets and state winners serve as hostesses at the Field Day and Contour Plowing Match near Corning September 9 10. Contestants include Eileen Reth Delores Rau Deana Brady Arlington Lavanda Wolfs Elgin Carolyn Porter Rita Jellings and Shirley Tatro Chermont.
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Fayette County
Humphry Dairy
West Union
Sail Conservation District
Dubuque
Farmers Grain Dealers Assn. of
Towa
Owa
Iowa Soil Conservation Districts
Corning
Eileen Reth
Delores Rau
Deana Brady
Arlington
Lavanda Wolfs
Elgin
Carolyn Porter
Rita Jellings
Fayette
Shirley Tatro
Chermont
Lions Elect International President
Dr Walter H Conthall of Miami Beach was elected President of Lions International at the 48th annual convention in Los Angeles July 7 10 The organization with 759097 members in 132 countries is the world's largest service club. Farm Safety Week July 25 31 promotes accident prevention in rural families with the theme Safe and Alive in 65.
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Walter H. Conthall
Miami Beach
Florida
Lions International
Los Angeles
California
Lions Clubs
Lyndon Johnson
Norval Wardle
Iowa State University
Iowa
Iilyria Livestock 4-H Club Hosts Demonstrations Day
The Iilyria Livestock 4-H Club met at Jeanie Strong's home on July 8. Pres. Louis Christen opened the meeting and reports were given. Marilyn Miles Patty Schneider Chuck Frieden Willy Kerr were chosen to give demonstrations on August 4 at Demonstration Day. Jake Schneider spoke on Traffic Safety. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Reynold Strong.
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Iilyria Livestock
Jeanie Strong
Pres
Louis Christen
Marilyn Miles
Patty Schneider
Chuck Frieden
Willy Kerr
Jake Schneider
Reynold ‘Strong
Vacation at Methodist Churches
Dr. Paul Sweenoaist will hold no services in the church July 25. Worship services and church school resume August 1 led by Rev. Alfred Christiansen of Hawkeye. Illyria Community Church will suspend services until August 5. Clermont Methodist will not meet again until August 1 with Pastor Christensen present.
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Pauls Sweenoaist
Wilold
Alfred Christensen
Hawkeye
Illyria Community Church
Clermont Methodist
Christensen
July Rainfall Affects Corn Crop Prospects
Early July brought dry conditions with a heavy shower on the 8th delivering 1.22 inches. Two other showers added .57 inch, leaving total rainfall to the 19th at 1.79 inches. The text notes that both July and August require moisture to support a healthy corn crop, with tasseling as the critical developing phase.
Library News Delivers Books to Elgin and Clermont Libraries
The Eastern Town Library Cooperative delivered the first portion of a basic children's book collection to Elgin and Clermont Public libraries. A $500 small libraries grant supported $150 for children’s books and $350 for adult non fiction, with total buying power around $685 due to cooperative purchasing. Books were chosen by library staff during three all day workshops at Cooperative headquarters in Cedar Falls and were delivered ready for circulation.
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Elgin
Clermont
Eastern Town Library Cooperative
Elgin and
Cedar Falls Public Library
Saturday Four Claim Prizes Winning Numbers
Four Claim Prizes draw on Saturday reported numbers: 237 1214 760 25 468 113 156 1597 821 1365 1698 509 1436. No additional context or winners listed.
Wengers Buy Schmid Property On Plea Street
Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger purchased the residence near the late Mrs Lulu on Plea Street NEP en Mig MNE PRE. The deal closed Saturday with Mr and Mrs John Lyford of Mt Vernon present. Wengers have not announced future plans for the property.
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Schmid
Charles Wenger
Lulu
Pleastrese
Nep
John Lyford
Mt. Vernon
Reading Contest Continues at Elgin Public Library
Reading Club members are being added at Elgin Public Library. New members Sally Amundson Susan Amundson and Debbie Loftsgard joined last week. Leaders on July 17 include Janice Blockhus Dixie Reierson Jill Fauser Dennis Lauer Lois Larson Marilyn Loftsgard Becky Fauser. The contest ends in August with two winners per grade. weekly updates posted on the library bulletin board.
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Elgin Public Library
Sally
Susan Amundson
Debbie Loftsgard
Janice Blockhus
Dixie Reierson
Jill Fauser
Dennis Lauer
Lois Larson
Marilyn Loftsgard
Becky Fauser
Mrs Oliver Larson Hosts Story Hour For Children
Mrs Oliver Larson hosted a story hour on July 73 presenting a dramatized Three Bears tale. The children enjoyed the performance especially the scene where Goldilocks broke Papa Bear's chair.
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Oliver Larson Hias
Oliver Larson
Od Cnldren
Goldilocks
Circle Rachel Met Circle Machel of Woman's Society
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Wm Dummermuth's home on July 15 with 15 members and two guests. Co-hostess was Mrs Jacob Friederich. The gathering opened with the Lord's Prayer. Debra Friederich and Renae Dummermuth gave a demonstration titled Light Your Beeswax. A lesson Money, A Tool for Fulfillment was by Mrs John McMillan and Mrs Louis Becker Jr. Due to fair week the next meeting will be August 26. Lunch was served by the hostess.
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Circle Machel
Woman's
Society of Christian Service
Aenne
Wm. Dummermuth
Jacob Friederich
Debra Friederich
Renae Dummermuth
Syria Clipperettes
John ‘McMillan
Louis Becker, Jr
Curbs and Gutters Construction Near Elgin
Mr and Mrs Harvey Paulsen and Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger are building a curb and gutter in front of their Le West Elgin property. Local observers note the ongoing street improvement as part of a block project.
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Harvey Paulsen
Charles Wenger
le West
Elgin
Illyria Clipperettes Achievement Show Recap
The Illyria Clipperettes held an achievement show July 16 from 2 to 4 30 pm at St Pauls Methodist Church ai Exhibits were judged in the morning by Mrs Harry Fal of Elgin and Mrs Boc ent of Boeneiller Four demonstrations were given Janet Brickson Wadena reported on the 4 H conference attended in Ames County Extension Assistant Mrs Mary Lacock commented on the exhibits New residents were served and guests viewed the 4 H girls nano work Exhibits for county fair listed by division and entrant names Demonstrations planned for July 30 at Maynard include Light your beeswax by Ranae Dummermuth Debbie Friederich Good Ppsture in bed making by Ann Senior division Greetings to you by Janice Friederich
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Illyria Clipperetttes
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Harry Fal
Elgin
Bocent
Boeneiller
Feljer
Schroeder
Janet Brickson
Wadena
Linga Saringei
Faoric
Jane Torkelson
Wrummer
Ann Howard
Loralee Wenger
Janice Friederich
Janet Erickson
Maynard
Ranae Dummermuth
Debbie Friederich
Ann
Dale Weston Involved In One Car Accident
Report mentions Dale Weston in a single vehicle crash near a highway junction. Details are fragmentary with unclear location and timing. Police and hospital contacts are referenced but specifics are unreadable.
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Dale Weston
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