Iowa Names New Highway Patrol Chief Mikesch to lead Iowa patrol
State Safety Commissioner William Sueppel announces 50 year old Lt Col T R Mikesch will become chief of the Iowa State Highway Patrol effective Aug 1, replacing retiring Col David Herrick. Mikesch will rise to colonel and leads the Des Moines district. No major changes planned. priorities include reducing accidents, targeting dangerous driving, safety education, and continued cooperation with sheriffs and police statewide.
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Towa
William Sueppel
T. R
Ted) Mikesch
Towa Highway Patrol
Mikesch
David Herrick
Ae A
Aue
Perl
Des Moines
Department
Division of Safety Education
Sueppel
Sueel
James Machholz
Howard Miller
Massachusetts study reframes Iowa development strategy
A Massachusetts research firm concludes Iowa's future industrial growth will hinge on regional multi county development rather than isolated county efforts. The finding supports broad regional planning to attract investment and accelerate expansion across several counties.
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Massachusetts
Iowa
Death of Lawrence Brause in West Union
Lawrence Brause, 71, of West Union died in his sleep Sunday night due to a heart condition. His death was discovered Monday morning when his wife called him for breakfast and he did not respond. Funeral services are being held at West Union this Wednesday afternoon.
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Lawrence Brause
West Union
Midget Tournament Draws Teams From Six Towns
Midget baseball teams from Alpha Elgin Ft Atkinson Hawkeye Oelwein and West Union will compete in the Fayette County Fair tournament. Two first round games are set for Tuesday and Wednesday of the fair with semi finals Thursday and Friday and the finals on Saturday.
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Alpha
Elgin
Ft. Atkinson
Hawkeye, Oelwein
West ‘Union
Fayette County Fair
Class of 1952 reunion notice for Aug 3
All members of the class of 1952 are invited to a gathering on Saturday night August 3. For details or to RSVP contact Ruth Hiatt at 3833.
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Ruth Hiatt
Blood typing records available at town hall in Wadena
The Wadena Community Club sponsored a June blood typing program. Card records are on file at the town hall and can be accessed by those in need. A cross file of blood types exists for reference. Contact Mrs Leallen Knox for access. keys from council, library board or fire department. Negative types urged to complete Palmer Memorial Hospital records. Identification jewelry orders are ready.
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Wadena
Town Hall
Cgn
Leallen Knox
Council
Library Board
Fire Dept
Palmer Memorial Hospital
Park Shelter Floor Cementing Planned by Town Council
In a community effort the town council will cement the park shelter floor on Sunday afternoon August 4 starting at 3 PM. All labor will be donated for this project and residents are urged to assist as needed.
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Wadena Community Club
Echo Office
Social Security Rep to Visit West Union Court House
A Social Security Administration district representative will hold sessions in West Union at the Court House on August 6 13 20 and 27 from 8 am to 11 am Earl T Johnson District Manager announced residents can also visit the Waterloo office in room 702 Black Hawk Building W 4th and Commercial Sts or call 234 1554 for details The notice ends with WANT ADS GET RESULTS.
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Social Security Admin
Waterloo
West Union
Court House
Earl T. Johnson
Black Hawk Building
W. 4Th and
Commercial Sts
Wadena Bridge Opening Parade to Celebrate New Span
The town of Wadena, via the Wadena Community Club, will mark the new bridge opening with a Saturday celebration on August 10. A parade at 1:30, band concert at 6:30, and free attractions follow, then the Volga River Riders Saddle Club host a horse show after the parade. A 14 cu ft freezer, a transistor radio, and an electric roaster will be given away at 9:30, plus a free street dance at 9:00.
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Wadena
Wadena Community Club
Cattle Analysis Training Session Held in Fayette Area
A cattle analysis training session was conducted at the Hubert Kiel farm north of Fayette on Thursday evening July 25. Weeks of Rockford Illinois led the lesson on evaluating cows for proper mating to improve offspring production, with local technicians Earl Aanes Fayette Jim Zimerman Postville and Buzz Cook Strawberry Point in attendance.
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Hubert Kiel
Fayette
W. A
Rockford
Ill
Eastern Iowa
Earl Aanes
Jim Zimerman
Postville
Buzz Cook
Strawberry Point
Birthday Party for Mrs. Harry Everett
The Center Street Birthday Club met in the home of Mrs. Harry Everett Friday evening to celebrate her birthday. Attending were Mrs. Bess Stohr Mrs. Ann Dennler Mrs. Bettina Halverson John Grimm Leon Hansen Sadie DeSart Walter Lehman Clarence Torkelson Stella Boyle Earl Lembke and Randy.
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Center Street
Harry Everett
Mdms
Bess Stohr
Ann Dennler
Bettina Halverson
John Grimm
Leon Hansen
Sadie DeSart
Walter Lehman
Clarence Torkelson
Stella Boyle
Earl Lembke
Randy
Mrs Lucinda Hargrave and Cindy Visit En Route to Black Hills
Mrs Lucinda Hargrave and her daughter Cindy of Cincinnati Ohio stopped Tuesday while traveling to the Black Hills. Mrs Hargrave is the daughter of the late Fred Hadsel of Oxford Q and granddaughter of Dr and Mrs H S Hadsel formerly of Elgin. They plan to visit the Maynard family home on their return. Her brother Dr Fred Hadsel serves in Washington DC as Advisor on African Affairs.
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Lucinda Hargrave
Cindy
Cincinnati
Ohio
Black Hills
Hargrave
Fred Hadsel
Oxford, Q
H. S. Hadsel
Elgin
Maynard
Washington, D.C
Parade Unit Assembly for Saturday Canning Factory Arrival
Parade organizers request all units entering the parade to assemble at the canning factory before 2:00 p.m. Units will receive numbers displayed along the road. a fee applies for participation.
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Canning Factory
Return From Four Week Vacation By John Grimm Family
Mr and Mrs John Grimm concluded a four week vacation returning home Friday They visited Harold Grishin Grigs Il Harry Anders ud Pe i Woy btaskeednd Ben Baileys of Chicago and Robert Masons Grand Rapids Mich Enroute home they stopped at the Art Farrance home at Carpenterville Ill
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John Grimm
Harold Grishin
Grigs
Harry. Anders Ud Pe
Ben Baileys
Chicago
Robert ‘Masons
Grand Rapids
Mich
Art Farrance
Carpenterville
Ill
California Trip Brings Pat Wilson and Kathy Knudt Home
Pat Wilson and Kathy Knudt returned from a two week visit in California staying with B A Grover in North Hollywood and others in Santa Ana San Lorenzo Menlo Park and Castro Valley. They toured Catalina Island Disney Land Marineland and Knotts Berry Farm and visited San Francisco International Airport attended a Yankee Angel ball game and other sites of interest.
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Pat Wilson
Kathy Knudtson
California
B. A. Grover
North Hollywood
David Rusk
Santa Ana
W. T. Houghton
Mamie Dean
San Lorenzo
Floyd Knudtson
Menlo Park
Erma Denning
Castro Valley
Satalina Island
Disneyland
Marineland
Kaiser Building
Knotts Berry Farm
San Francisco International Airport
Gus Gilbertsons Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Church
Mr and Mrs Gus Gilbertson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday August 4 with an open house from 2 to 5 pm at East Clermont Lutheran Church Relatives friends and neighbors are invited no invitations mailed Use the want ads for quick results.
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Gus Gilbertson
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Elgin's Ninth Homecoming features weekend events
Jon Evans son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Evans of 713 North 13th Street Clinton recently received the Eagle Scout Badge, the highest Boy Scout award. He is with Troop 2 sponsored by Franklin school PTA and has held several leadership roles. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow and has earned the God and Country Church award.
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Jon Evans
Kenneth W. Evans
North 13Th St
Clinton
Evans
Franklin School
PTA
Order of the Arrow
David Hackmann Ordained to Christian Ministry
David B Hackmann son of Mr and Mrs G H Hackmann of Maywood Illinois was ordained into the Christian ministry on Sunday June 16 at Burnsville Baptist Church Burnsville Minnesota He was briefed from Elmhurst alleged Elmhurst Ill and continued studies at Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary in Denver Colorado from which he graduated The ordination and new church building milestone marks Burnville Baptist Church history established 3 1/2 years ago by Mr Hackmann and families Elgin prepares for Ninth Homecoming with former residents expected Rides Goodyears Shows of Decorah provide midway entertainment Food stands run by local groups Hi gh Legion Auxiliary and Marion Lutheran Church Homecomers must register. parade and programs outlined Including speech by Congressman Bromwell and Little League baseball games Friday afternoon events then entertainment in evening
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John Voshell
Independence
Elmer Struss
Pearl Johnson
Little
Johnnie Erickson
Luther Crandaill
Alta’ Bond
Ray Klingman
Richard Egan
Frank
Tom
Westgate
John Flanagan
Elsie Flanagan
Egan
Corkery Brothers
Ellis
Tim
Heiden’s
Seth Doran
Luke Robenstein
Omaha
Nebraska
Muriel Fleischman
Dubuque
Jim Gilchrist
Clarence Randall
Garden City
Michigan
Richard Erickson
Luther Crandall
Paul Crandall
Randy
Steven
Volga
Robert Crandall
Crandall
Michael
Denver
Colorado
P. Jones
New Cambria
David B. Hackmann
G. H. Hackmann
Maywood
Illinois
Burnsville Baptist Church
Burnsville
Minnesota
Hackmann
Elmhurst Allege
Elmhurst
Ill
Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary
Burnville
Cong
Bromwell
Eri. W. Hilgemann
Gerald Schori
James Bramwell
Elgin
Guttenberg
Arden Greener
Ehm
Five Persons Win Prizes Saturday in Elgin
Five individuals won prizes in Elgin on Saturday: Lawrence Gehring $10, P. J. Anderson $10, John Butikofer Jr. $5, Don Gardner $5, and Ray Chapman $10. Lucky numbers drawn include 844 121 735 1818 576 1147 653 422 1715 610 1679 241 1372 1622 1065 351 1558 938 17 1426 1275 481 151 88 1478 791 1037.
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Elgin
Lawrence Gehring
P. J. Anderson
John Butikofer, Jr
Don Gardner
Ray Chapman
Elgin Lutheran Observe 10th Anniversary
Elgin Lutheran Church marks its tenth anniversary with a Sunday service at 9 45 am followed by a picnic lunch at noon. The festival, delayed for homecoming attendance, invites all current and former members to attend.
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Rhs “Migin'‘Tdutheran Church
Vance Krmdtson
Homecoming Parade Sponsorships Hit Postville District
After the homecoming parade Hy Grade Packing Co of Postville sponsors a demonstration by the Postville Drum and Bugle Corps in the business district near the park. Elsheimer Meat Co of West Union will send two decorated units with balloons and free samples. More entries and possible rain concerns.
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Hy- Grade Packing Co
Postville
Postville Drum and Bugle Corps
Elsheimer Meat Co
West Union
Joe Hogan
Valley Budget Estimate Submitted
The Valley Schools budget for 1963 64 proposes expenditures of 422 925 and an estimated millage levy of 48 298 The previous year 1983 43 had 422 800 and 48 101 The actual levy was 47 001 The 1963 64 levy is expected near 47 mills about last year M H Moore Supt
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Valley Schools
M. H. Moore
Festina Edges Elgin in Homecoming Preview
Festina squeezes past Elgin in a Sunday game with a 010 100 302 line. The last game is set for next Sunday when Lawler visits Elgin for the Elgin Homecoming on August 4.
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Festina
Elgin
Lawler
El gin Homecoming Prep Shifts Focus to Repainting
The past week saw painting and touch ups around Elgin with Fauser Oil Company station, park benches and tables repainted. Cliff Hazel Gehring funded the front of her apartment repainting and Center street parking marks were refreshed in the early week.
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Elgin
Fauser Oil Company
Cliff Christ
Hazel Gehring
Center Street
Margaret Hanson Chosen Dist Queen of Conservation
Margaret Hanson and Joanne Bockenstedt were crowned district winners in Clayton County s Queen of Conservation contest held Monday night at the Airport Inn near Elkader. Other contestants included Marilyn Kurth, Jenen Jost, Gail Corlett, and Monica Nad ing. Hanson and Bockenstedt will compete at the regional contest in Osage August 4, sponsored by Iowa soil conservation districts and the Farmers Grain Dealers Assn. of Iowa.
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Margaret Hanson
Queen of Conservation
Joanne Bockenstedt
Strawberry Point
Elgin
Clayton County
Marilyn Kurth
Postville
Jeneen Jost
Clayton
Gail Corlett
Farmersburg
Monica Nading
Mitchell County Fair
Osage
The
Soil Conservation Districts of
Iowa
Farmers Grain Dealers Assn. of
Street Sports Saturday opens with timed events at 1pm
Don Gardner chairing a Street Sports program lists events starting at 1:00 pm including father son relay for boys 12 and under, sack race, 3 legged race, 50 yard dashes for various age groups, football and softball throws with prizes. The notice continues on page 8.
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Don Gardner
Chm
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Cpt Youth Fellowship
S.S. Rep
W. U
Mrs
David Hackmann
Goodyear
Decorah
High Legion and Auxiliary
Marion Lutheran Church
Elgin Furniture Store
Torkelson’s
Furniture Store
Clarence Muehlethaler
Parade Chm
Elgin Lutheran
Torson
Ue Haugen
Weston
Hanson
Bodensteiner
Mitts
Cf Robinson
DeGraw
Mack
Inings
Elkader
Miss Hanson
Miss Bockenstedt
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