Wadena Community Club Plans June Projects and Awards
The Wadena Community Club met Monday night with a program by the Boy Scouts of Wadena and Volga featuring Indian dances and costumes. They agreed to sponsor a Red Cross swimming program, set June 8 for tennis court and park shelter work, and organize a community picnic. The club sent a resolution to extend highway 296 for better main street paving, and discussed other community improvements.
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Wadena
Boy Scouts
Volga
Red Cross
Don Gardner
Fayette
Mwork
State Highway Commission
Korean Vets to Receive Bonus by Fall
Town veterans of the Korean conflict will obtain state bonus payments this fall. Iowa sold its 23.7 million dollars in bonds to finance the payments to about 100 000 veterans. A bonus administration to handle procedures will operate this fall after the November general election. The bonds were sold to eastern buyers at 2 1/2 percent interest, the 1965 ceiling set by the legislature.
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Iowa
Loveless disavows More tax claim on college funds
Governor Loveless repudiates remarks by state GOP chairman Jake More who said taxes for capital college improvements were overstated. Loveless says More’s stance is his own and the Democratic Party’s tradition supports adequate higher education funding. The editorial note hints Loveless may campaign independently. Also reports soil bank payments to Iowa farmers including Bowling and Vollmar.Township political activity ties to upcoming general election and attendance at a Governor's Conference in Miami with Hoegh present.
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Loveless
Jake More
Harlan
More
Towa
Towang
Mare
Democratic Party
Hoegh
Lovee J
Miami
Fla
Iowa
Leo Hoegh
National Civil Defense Ad
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Girls State Selection Made for Elgin Unit
Glenda Wedo was chosen by the Elgin unit of the American Legion Auxiliary to attend girls state at Cedar Falls. She cannot attend, so Judy Larson, the alternate, will participate. The session runs from June 14 to 21.
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Glenda Wedo
Elgin
American Legion Auxiliary
Cedar Falls
Judy Larson
Best Hereford Sale Tops At Postville In Iowa
The Northeast Iowa Hereford sale held last Thursday in Postville drew buyers from surrounding states. Three local consignors H W Helms and Sons Gerald Shaffer and Archie Howard Les Teslow of Decorah showcased top animals. Shaffer claimed the two next high bulls at 7100 and 6050 dollars while Helms and Sons topped the cow hall combinations in the heifer department. Bulls averaged 413 dollars.
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Iowa
Postville
H.W. Helms and Sons
Gerald Shaffer
Archie Howard
Les Teslow
Decorah
H. W. Helms and Sons
Red Cross Swimming Program Registration Notice
Attention participants register at Falb's Garage Friday 3 to 4 pm. Transportation fee for 16 trips beginning Monday June 9 is 2.40. Rural children unable to attend Friday may register Saturday at Falk's Garage. Apply to Dr. Beck at Fayette by June 1. Report at park Monday at 12 30 pm. All ages in one bus. younger group eliminated. second swim planned if needed. Local Committee.
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Red Cross
Falb’s
Falk
Beck
Fayette
Study Club Meeting at Mrs LeRoy Roth lisberger Home
The Progressive Home Study Club met Wednesday May 28 at Mrs LeRoy Roth lisberger’s home with Mrs Thomas Fox assisting. Nineteen members answered roll call to an interesting new product and one guest attended. After a business session Mrs Arnold Sanders read Grandpa Bachelorhood. Contests were held and surprise packages guessed, mail distributed from secret pals.
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Progressive Home Study Club
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Thomas Foxwell
Arnold Sanders
Progress Club Holds Meeting and Hospital Drive Plans
The Progress Club met at Mrs. Harry Johnson's home on Monday evening June 2 with fourteen members present. A Gardening guide was read by Mrs. Clifton Wilson and a discussion led to the club assisting in soliciting pledges for the Postville hospital drive. The Camp Fire committee announced guardians for the new group of Camp Fire girls, and the next meeting will be a family picnic in the city park on July 7 at 6:30 with a committee led by Mrs. Arthur Lantz and others.
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Progress Club
Harry Johnson
Clifton ‘Wilson
Postville Hospital
Camp Fire Committee
Laurence Knudtson
Lorence Muehlethaler
Camp Fire
Arthur Lantz
Lyle Light
Merle Clark
Henry McMillan
Burned Woman Injured by Cigarette Fire
Mrs. Inez Lonergan of Whitte more suffered severe burns when a cigarette ignited the nylon nightgown she wore. The accident occurred late at night, causing burns on exposed areas and prompting medical attention. Local authorities report no further injuries or hazards.
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Inez Lonergan
Whittemore
Murray Wins Over Nickolas for Nomination
Cindy Rae Abel aged 20 months daughter of Cecil and Mrs Abel of Belle Missouri died after scalding from boiling water at Ole Reiersons home east of town. She fell into a dishpan of hot water Thursday. Funeral services were held May 31 at East Clermont Lutheran Church with burial in Belle. Muehlethaler funeral home arranged arrangements.
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Cindy Rae Abel
Cecil Abel
Belle, Mo
Postville Hospital
Cindy
Ole Reierson
Here
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Belle,Mo
Muehlethaler
Murray Wins Republican Nomination For Governor
William G. Murray Iowa State College professor and newcomer to politics won the Republican nomination for governor over W. H. Nicholas. Murray's majority was 26,000 votes. Murray supports a three cent sales tax while Governor Loveless backs a two cent tax. Outside this race, state candidates drew little interest.
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William G. Murray
Iowa State College
W. H. Nicholas
Mason City
Winning Numbers From Saturday Draws Listed
Winning numbers for May 31 at 8 30 p m include 874 70 1474 631 1525 287 1090 415 and for 9 30 p m 374 1367 163 1110 526 938 789 1263 000 With three winners on Saturday night Jack Gehring Elmer Meyer and Mrs Carroll Klingman Jr are named as victors.
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Jack Gehring
Elmer Meyer
Carroll Klingman, Jr
Farewell party for Mrs. Theo dore Kjaer at Otis Torkelson home
A farewell party was held last Monday evening at the Otis Torkelson home for Mrs. Theo dore Kjaer who will be leaving Elgin soon. Assisting hosts were Mrs. Keith Kohler and Mrs. Milo Olson. Court whist provided entertainment with prizes to Mrs. John McMillan, high, and Mrs. Don Fauser, low, and Mrs. Kjaer received a gift from the group.
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Otis Torkelson
Theodore Kjaer
Elgin
Keith Kohler
Milo Olson
John McMillan
Don Fauser
Kjaer
Valley High selects Queens for Sumner Days event
Margaret Medberry and Glen da Wede were chosen by valley high students to represent the school as Queens for Sumner Days. A Sumner Days queen will be crowned on July 15 from the group of girls representing neighboring high schools.
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Margaret Medberry
Glenda Wede
Valley High
Queens
Sumner Days
Rainfall Summary for Memorial Day Weekend
Two showers soaked the area over the weekend with 0.35 inches on Memorial Day and 0.80 inches on May 31. No major storm affected the region, while May total reached 1.76 inches and April recorded 3.19 inches.
ASC Election Plans For Townships And County Convention
Ellis W. Thompson announced annual ASC elections in townships with voting from June 28 to July 7. The ASC county convention is set for July 26 in Fayette. Each township will elect a community committee: a chairman, vice chairman, and a regular member.
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ASC
Ellis W. Thompson
Fayette
Highway 172 Closure Forces Detour Plans
On Monday highway 172 was closed by road contractors who posted warnings at both ends and destroyed the concrete bridge at Schori springs in the afternoon. Traffic earlier in the day moved briefly but heavy use caused risks and delays. The advised detour runs via the county line road between El gin and Clermont with limited westward options due to winding conditions.
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Schori Springs
Elgin
Clermont
County Line
Valley High holds awards assembly to close school year
At Valley High School an awards assembly on a Wednesday morning in May honored band members twirlers and majorettes with winners in speech dramatics and the Annual. Editors of Tiger Tales received certificates for editing the school paper. Commercial department awards went to typing shorthand and related skills. Eighteen football lettermen were named by Coach Kjaer and seven letters by Alan Seabrooke for boys basketball. Seabrooke also awarded seven girls as letterwinners with coach Dale Fogle. Fourteen baseball players received letters from Coach Zurbriggen. Three cheerleaders and five athletic managers were recognized. Two sophomores were named eligible for honor society membership.
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Valley High School
Leo Grether
Twirlers
Minjorettes
Howard Sible
Tiger Tales
Leon Hansen
Ted Kjaer
Alan Seabrooke
Seabrooke
Dale Fogle
Paul Zurbriggen
Elgin Legion Meeting Posts June Notice
Elgin Legion members are notified that the June meeting will be held Monday evening June 9. Election of officers and the Boys State report are on the agenda.
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Elgin Legion
Keiser Home Sold in West Union Transfer
Mr and Mrs William Jenkins of West Union will occupy the Mary Keiser home on Pleasant Street after the Everett family's move. The Jenkins are the parents of Mrs Edwin Frieden. A school notice asks Clermont Elgin district parents with no census sheet to inform Gladys Hanson by June 2040.
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William Jenkins
West Union
Mary Keiser
Pleasant Street
Harry Everett
Jenkins
Everett
Mrs. Jenkins
Edwin Frieden
Clermont-Elgin
Gladys Hanson
Elgin
Student Council President Named at Franklin Junior High
Marsha Schupbach daughter of Mr and Mrs William Schupbach of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Franklin Junior High student council. Schupbach will be a ninth grader next year.
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Marsha Schupbach
William Schupbach
Cedar [Rapids
Franklin Junior High
Miss Schupbach
Echo Falls Dig May Hint At Historic Camp Site
Town reports a road crew unearthed deer bones and broken crockery near Krueger flat north of the falls. State archaeologists surmise prehistoric Indians camped there for a venison meal and possibly left dishes, though the finds are shallow at about two feet.
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ECHO
Krueger
Falls
Early progress reported on Primary 172 grading and culvert work
Completion date for grading and culvert work on Primary 172 is set for August 30 though crews show faster progress. Fill at the Clermont triple culvert exceeds old bridge rails, old blacktop torn up past the cemetery to cure frost boils, and grading continues from the river bridge to Schori springs. Estimated costs run about $57,000 for grading and $77,000 for culvert work. This is not official.
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Clermont
Schori Springs
Reminder on Subscriptions Sent to Valued Readers
A subscriber thanks us for a reminder about subscription expirations. She notes time passes quickly and renewal is often overlooked without prompts. The message encourages others to renew this week and says many should be reminded.
Ilyria Community Church Annual Meeting Notice
The Ilyria Community Church will hold its annual meeting Monday evening June 9 at 8 o'clock to elect church and Sunday School officers for the coming year and conduct business as needed. An opportunity to vote on proposed remodeling of the church building will be available between 7 and 6 30.
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Ilyria Community Church
Fayette County Totals Reflect Light Voter Turnout
The county saw a quiet election with governor race front and center. Nicholas beat Murray by 1491 to 1427 for county office, Mooty attracting 1686 votes for governor against Miller 793 and West 304. Eight sought the two commerce posts, with similar low awareness of the candidates.
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Heut-goy
Nicholas
Murray
Heut-Gov
Buchheit and Donohue Racing for County Office
Mark Buchheit led the last lap to defeat Donohue 1899 to 1278 in a county race. In the supervisor contest Miehe led with 1311 votes, Pape 1233, Troupe 382. Sheriff House topped the county with 2787 votes. Hazel Gehring 2723. Kimball 2532. Springer 2864. Klammer 2682. Oelberg 2654. Hintz 2422. Gilley 246. Democrats showed weak support with Gov Loveless earning 560 statewide and Woll’s share indicated.
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Mark Buchheit
Donohue
Miehe
Pape
Troupe
Sheriff House
Hazel Gehring
Kimball
Springer
Klammer
Oelberg
Hintz
Gilley
Loveless
Woll
Mail North Leaves Earlier As Detour Causes Change
Henry McMillan postmaster announces evening northbound mail will depart earlier due to a detour on the highway. The truck now leaves promptly at 4:45 p.m.
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Henry McMillan
Evening Mail
Death on Highway Claims Mrs Carlos Schultz in Nev Car Crash
Mrs Carlos Schultz of Tonopah Nevada was killed in a car accident Saturday near Atlantic as the family travels to visit Mr Schultz's parents. The Emil Schultz family, of Or Want Ade, accompany the trip.
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Carlos Schultz
Tonopah
Nev
Atlantic
Schultz
Emil Schultz
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