Heavy Rains Hit Elgin Area Last Week
Heavy rains drenched the Elgin area with 6.05 inches recorded at the Muchle thaler residence in under 24 hours. Flooding along Turkey River and Otter Creek caused damage from Clermont to Elgin. Upstream reports show as much as 7 inches along Turkey Hives near Fort Atkinson while Luana Monona area saw some hail. Elgin homes were threatened as water breached two locations, flooding Hazel Gehring’s garden and Mary Howard’s home, which was mowed out Thursday morning.
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Elgin
Muchlethaler
Turkey Hives
Fort Atkinson
Turkey
Otter Creek
Turkey River
Clermont
Luana - Monona Aruz
Hazel Gehring
Olavus Larson
Mary Howard
Flood sweeps cattle downriver near nigin town
Merlin Cook faced heavy losses as flood waters from the east lowlands rose, sweeping 26 cattle from a pasture near Turkey. The herd sought high ground but strong currents carried many miles downstream, with all but one killed or missing by Tuesday and a strange animal reported further downstream.
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Nigin
Merlin Cook
Turkey
Lightning Destroys Hay Shed at Kleppe Farm
Firemen answered a blaze at Leslie Kleppe’s farm south of Dan Lehman’s, where a lightning strike destroyed a hay shed. Around 10:30 last Wednesday evening the crew could not reach the site by truck and had to walk in with hand tools. The shed was a total loss.
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Elgin
Leslie Kleppe
Dan Lehman
Tree Cut Down After Fire Leaves No Dutch Elm Disease
A tree reported to have Dutch elm disease last week was cut down on Monday. It was found free of the disease and had been scorched by a bonfire with dead limbs. The tree was old and beyond saving, according to experienced trimmers. The community is urged to remain watchful.
Postmaster Henry McMillan Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Henry McMillan, Postville postmaster, left the hospital last Wednesday and attended a state executive board meeting of Iowa postmasters in Des Moines over the weekend. He wears a walking cast and uses crutches after a recent medical visit indicated by a Tuesday check-up.
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McMillan
Henry McMillan
Postville Hospital
Des Moines
State Executive Board
Iowa
Airman Jennings Promoted at McChord Air Force Base
Airman first class Dean E. Jennings received a permanent promotion while stationed at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma Washington. He and Mrs Dean Jennings spent two weeks vacation with their families and visited on Saturday with Marie.
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Dean E. Jennings
McChord Air Force Base
Tacoma
Washington
Dean Jennings
Wadena 4 H Club and Community Meeting Notes
July events in Wadena include the regular 4 H Club meeting led by Janet Erickson at Garrieth Franks, a Wadene Community Club gathering, and an American Legion Auxiliary session with reports, officer installations, committee appointments, and plans to paint the hall. Numerous local residents attend visits, donations, and social gatherings around July 14 to 26, with nominations and upcoming events noted.
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Wadena Livestock 4-H Club
Janet Erickson
Garrieth Franks
Rolleal
Linda Franks
Ricky Matthiesen
Library Adds Shelving and Reading Club Notes
Two new shelving sections were installed at the library funded by Elgin donations led by Earl Lembke. Farie Hilgermann joined the High Adventure Reading Club, while Lisa Fauser Kathy Olson and David Hilgemann won trips. Julie Frieden Jill Fauser and Ramona Larson lead the program.
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Earl Lembke
Elgin
Farie Hilgermann
Lisa Fauser
Kathy Olson
David Hilgemann
Julie Frieden
Jill Fauser
Ramona Larson
Don Fauser
Francis Butikofer
Connie Dummermuth
Marion ALCW Meets in July With Devotions and Tea
The Marion AL CW met on Thursday July 14 at 2 00 PM The meeting began with hymn 395 Devotions were given by Mrs Olvin Olson The Bible study on Lesson 7 God is a Spirit was led by Mrs Gordon Landsguard An offering meditation was read by Mrs Harvey Anderson Hostesses were Mrs Ronald Loftsgard and Mrs Ida Leuchtenmacher The Senior tea and cradle roll will be held at the August meeting The program speaker Mrs Roger Wettleson covered Neighbors Faith the Mormons and Adventist The gathering closed with prayers
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Marion Alcw
Olvin Olson
Gordon Landsgard
Olson
Roger Wettleson
Harvey Anderson
Darla Sanderson
Rosena Landsgard
Ronald Loftsgard
Ida, Leuchtenmacher
Open House Marks 40th Wedding Anniversary of Wenger Couple
A Sunday open house at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wenger celebrated the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wenger. Relatives attended from Clermont West Union Volga Fayette Cedar Rapids Bally Clare Ireland and Elgin. the couple were married in Wenatchee Washington on July 14 1926.
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Eugene Wenger
Ed Wenger
Clermont
West Union
Volga
Fayette
Cedar Rapids
Bally Clare
Ireland
Elgin
Wenatchee
Wash
Keith and Karen Lontissert Visit Kans Home
Keith and Karen Lontissert travel to Kansas to visit Novak home, as part of a brief personal trip. The visit highlights family ties and regional hospitality during a short stay through the weekend.
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Keith
Karen Lontissert
Novak
Kans
Winners at Elgin cash giveaway and local events
Elgin hosted a cash give away with winners James Larson, Alice Winkler, and DeVere Halver receiving prizes of 10 and 5 dollars. Registration was available at Klingmans Clothes Shop. Kevin Frieden was baptized at St Pauls Methodist Church as Rev Lee Roy Collins officiated. A picnic at Elgin Park hosted local families and friends of the Friedens and Christens.
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Elgin
James Larson
LaVerne Larsons
Alice Winkler
DeVere Halverson
Klingman's
Kevin Frieden
Jim Frieden
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Lee Roy Collins
Elgin Park
Linda
Celia Thoman
Frank Christen
Ida Christen
Thomas Pollock
Will Christen
Louis
David
Ernest Christen
Lucy Christen
Walter Medberry
Elsie Popenhagen
Robert Medberry
Richard Frieden
John Christen
Genevieve
Elmer Frieden
Steven Frieden
Family Gathering at St Pauls Methodist Church
A Sunday gathering at St Pauls Methodist Church united many relatives of Mrs Laura Olson including the Mitchell, Storey, Graham, Swingle, Sersland, Olson, Bostrom, Schultz, Gilson, Kittleson, and Anderson families. Attendees hailed from Santa Barbara Springfield Excelsior Denver Cavina West Union Marion Clermont and Decorah. Mrs Laura Olson is noted to have 28 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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St. Pauls’ Methodist Church
Robert Mitchell
Sonda
Santa Barbara
Calif
Ruth Storey
Springfield
Lloyd Graham
Bruce
Excelsior
Minn
Viola Swingle
Denver
Colorado
Myr
Hilman Sersland
Howard Sersland
Cheryl
Ronald
Vernon Olson
Harlan Olson
Millard Olson
Dale
Dean
Decorah
Henry Oole
Paul
Cavina
Gary Bostrom
West Union
Wil Schultz
Julie
Craig
Brad
Darwin Gilson
Marion
Curtis Gilson
Agnes Gilson
Laura Olson
Clarence Kittleson
Gilbert Anderson
Clermont
Fabricate Club to hose Elkader park at noon
The Fabricate Club plans an event at Elkader park at 12:00. Local organizers invite residents to attend this community gathering, with activities and oversight by club members and park officials.
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Fabricate Club
Elkader Park
Gilbertson Buys Aberdeen Angus Bull in Trade
Elgin's Bilder Gilbertson recently purchased an Aberdeen Angus bull from Peter Bieber of Waukon, expanding his cattle lineup. The transaction notes the breed and parties involved, with emphasis on the buyer's intent to enhance herd quality. The deal reflects ongoing cattle trade between Iowa farms and regional breeders.
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Bilder Gilbertson
Hilder Gilbertson
Elgin
Peter Bieber
Waukon
Culver backs Fayette Volga Lake project as equal to others
Congressman John C. Culver said the Volga Lake project in Fayette will not be deprioritized in northeast Iowa. He noted discussions with E B Spear director of the State Conservation Commission and that Fayette will proceed on an equal basis with Woodbury and Webster county proposals. Funds for land and dam construction are not yet available and require state legislature action. matching funds from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation would aid Fayette. Culver emphasized feasibility and regional tourism potential, pledging continued support.
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John C. Culver
Fayette
Iowa
Culver
E. B. Speaker
State Conservation Commission
Woodbury
Webster County
Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Fayette Project
Volga River Project
Fayette County
Dean's List Honors 80 at Upper Iowa University
Eighty students named to Upper Iowa University's Dean's List for the second semester include 18 May graduates, 11 seniors, 22 sophomores, and 2 freshmen. To qualify, students must earn 12 semester hours and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. A $100 certificate toward summer term tuition was awarded to recognizing teachers. Named honorees include Arlington Barbara Behrend, Clermont Janet Carspecken, Karen Alderson, Elgin Connie Baumgartner, Barbara Gibbs, Dave Kiple, Diane Klemp, Martha Schaer, Wadena Gordon Mathys, and Connie Whittenbaugh.
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Upper Iowa University
Desny
Arlington
Barbara Behrend
Herbert Behrend
Clermont
Janet Carspecken
W. J. Carspecken
Karen Alderson
Merle Alderson
Elgin
Connie Baumgartner
Ernest Baumgartner
Barbara Gibbs
Rae Gibb
Dave Kiple
L. Kiple
Diane Klemp
George Frieden
Martha Schaer
Fred Schaer
Wadena
Gordon Mathys
Clarion Mathys
Connie Whittenbaugh
Faye Whittenbaugh
Attitude of Faith Drives Daily Resolve
Major John Cannon announces new address at 7312 Taft Road Camp Springs Washington DC 20022 emphasizing Bible verse Philippians 4 13 and the message we can. The note urges faith over fear to meet daily challenges and marks a new contact point for the organization.
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John Cannon
Taft Road
Camp Springs
Washington, D.C
Iowa Tax Revenue Climbs Amid Boom Credits and Windfall
Iowa's total tax revenue reached 422.6 million for the year ended June 30, up 96.8 million from the prior year. State Treasurer Paul Franzenburg cites gains across categories, led by general revenue and individual income tax, with a one-time windfall from withholding. Strong sales, use taxes, and new taxpayers contribute to the surge, while cigarette and corporate taxes also rise. A death notice for Dr. John Bowers from Santa Ana, Calif., is noted after the financial section.
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Iowa
Paul Franzen- Burg
General Assembly
Franzenburg
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