Valley Commencement Awards Honor Students for Excellence
Dane Anderson wins DAR Award as top Junior American History student. Vicki Bond receives Senior Citizenship Award from Iowa State Bar Association. Danforth Foundation honors Linda Callins and Jim Zurbriggen with leadership book awards. Curtis Butikofer earns Senior Faculty Award. 3.0 to 3.5 GPAs listed for Commercial and College Preparatory tracks. 3.5+ GPAs for four-year trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane Anderson
DAR
Patriotic Education Committee
Hannah Lee
Daughters of the American Revelation of West Union
Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Foundation
Vicki Bond
Danforth Foundation
Linda Callins
Jim Zurbriggen
Curtis Butikofer
Commercial
Ki Larson
Dianne Olson
Christine Pape
College Preparatory
Randy Alderson
Linda Collins
Linda Crow
Karen Franks
Dick Reeder
JoAnn Wilson
Cheryl Anderson
Gary Kleppe
Jeri Martin
Time Capsule Bury Planned by Junior High Class
The Junior High Methodist Bible School class studies The Bible in Today's World with 16 students including 1 girl and 8 boys. Rev. Lee Rey Collins teaches the class which will bury a time capsule containing mementoes to be opened when the eighth grade graduates in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Bible School
Lee Rey Collins
Shower Honors Debbie Olson at Elkader bridal event
Mrs. Doyle Baker and Connie hosted a Friday bridal shower for Debbie Olson bride elect of Tom Vee. Guests from Elkader Edgewood West Union Eldorado Ossian Clermont Oelwein Cedar Rapids and Wa dena attended. Games gifts and refreshments featured. Mary Hanson registered the gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Baker
Connie
Debbie Olson
Elkader
Tom Vee
Edgewood
Mary Hanson
Geraldine Olson
Geraldine Johnson
Jim Yee
Ralph Hanson
West Union
Louis Meyer
Eldorado
Dale Fowley
Ossian
John Metzger
Clifford Olson
Postville
Cecil Schroeder
Waterloo
Eugene Schori
Wadena News Household Welcomes and Memorial Day Gatherings
Local notices recount the Dietz home hosting guests after a graduation, with ties to West Union and Iowa City, plus a Jellings family anniversary observance in West Union. Memorial Day visits span multiple towns, including Waterloo Palo Center Point and Cedar Rapids, with many households listed. The American Legion Auxiliary held a June meeting, reporting on poppy sales and a gifted clock for the Gold Star Mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Dietz
Max
Carroll Hem Mingson
Mike
Dixie Hefferson
Guy
Dietz
Timmie
West Union
Robert Dietz
Judy Brown
Iowa City
Carl Kuhens
Dennis
Jim Davis
McKin Jey Gage
Faye Whittenbaugh
Gernand
Arthur Jellings
Raymond Jellings
Harold Strong
Harold Leunenberger
Clarence Nus
Lyle Batterson and Sons
Frank and
Dale
Seattle
Wash
Lyle
Gere Weshell
U.S.M.C
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Howard Weshell
Renee Jellings
Gary
Charles Swaler
Richard
Brad Mattocks
Loretta Mattocks
Aulden Wilson
Mae Hinkel
Ona
Karen
Waterloo
Robert Pries
John Hinkel
Palo
Leonard Church
Ft. Dodge
Richard Hinkel
Maranette
Roger Candee
Fontanelle
Cornelius Yearous
Center Point
Jane Hinkel
Jere
Dawnette
William Mattocks
Tom Boleyn
Oelwein
B. B. McLaughlin
Monticello
Martin Davis
Walter Messerli
Wilder Mattocks
Brad
Mabel Johnson
Ito
Berkley Wilson
Indianola
Richard Whitcher
Des Moines
Janice
Carol Fenner
Kewanee
Ill
Gerald
Bond and Sons
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
The
Legion
Aux
House Fire At Roger Frieden Farm
Elgin firefighters were summoned to the Roger Frieden farm home east of Elgin about 6 20 Tuesday evening after gasoline spilled on basement steps and ignited by a water heater. The blaze confined Dimage to the outside basement entry and caused smoke and water damage to the kitchen and one bedroom with no loss estimate available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Roger Frieden
Centennial Observance for Postville Lodge in 1867 History
Northeast Iowa Masons including Clermont Elgin and 14 lodges invited to join Broth ferry Tove Lodge Postville for centennial events Tuesday June 13 Dinner at 6 20 served by Eastern Star with reservations to Dan Davis by June 10 Tickets 2 50 Program includes a history of the lodge since 1867 Deputy Grand Master Lowell Wagner will offer greetings and W W Morris Senior Grand Warden will give the evening address Dr Morris University of Iowa College of Medicine gerontology institute psychology professor leads the multimedia history of Masonry in Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Clermont
Elgin Masons
Mabers
Jova
Broth
Ferry Tove Lodge
Grand Lodge
Eastern Star
Postville Memorial Hall
Dan Davis
Postville Masons
Lowell Wagner
Altoona
W. W. Morris
Dr. Morris
College of Medicine
University of Iowa
Institute of Gerontology
Legion To Display Avenue of Flags on Flag Day
Elgin Legion Post will display the Avenue of Flags at Elgin Cemetery on Flag Day June 14 if weather permits. The event recognizes veterans and honors service members with a ceremonial layout and flag display at the gravesite.
Jackpot Winners Named in Elgin Cash Giveaway
Myron M. Moore won the $40 jackpot at Elgin’s cash giveaway last Saturday. Mrs. Selma Kohls and Keith Hanson won $5 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron M. Moore
Elgin
Selma Kohls
Keith Hanson
Localite Attends Auto Seminar in Iowa
Art Lanz of Elgin, for John Falk & Sons, joined over 100 auto body men from Approved Repair Centers in Iowa at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. fifth annual auto seminar on June 1. The session offered a business management course led by S. M. Licitra of Automotive Service and Body News. Grinnell Mutual presented awards to top body shops meeting high workmanship, facilities, and integrity standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Lanz
Elgin
John Falk & Sons
Iowa
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co
S. M
Silvie) Licitra
Brooklyn
N.Y
Grinnell Mutual
County Auxiliary Event Plans At Wadena Meeting
The Donald and Earl Livingston families are noted as hosts for the upcoming county meeting in Wadena on Tuesday night, June 27. The auxiliary discussed the alumni banquet set for Saturday, June 17, with the Ways and Means Committee planning details and lunch served by Mrs. Kenneth Buroden, Mrs. Madge Murray, Mrs. Paul Crabdall, and Mrs. Phil Caley. A donation from the A. A. Club was given to the auxiliary, replacing the dwindling club's activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iliary
Donald
Earl Livingston
Wadena
Ways and Means
A. A. Club
Kenneth Buroden
Madge Murray
Paul Crabdall
Phil Caley
Elgin Little League Announces 8 Week Season Start
The Elgin Little League baseball program begins on Wednesday June 14 with an eight week schedule. Tentative practice times are Monday Wednesday and Friday with older players in the evening session. Ages 14 to 16 may be organized within the school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Valley student among 620 at SCI degree ceremony
A Valley student named Robert Zurbingeen earned a B.A. in social science among 620 candidates at the State College of Iowa June 9. SCI will become the University of Northern Iowa on July 1, marking a historic transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCI
Arening
State College of Iowa
Robert Zurbingeen
University of Northern Iowa
WSCS Circle Meetings
WSCS circles schedule meetings in mid June at churches and member homes. Doreas gather at 2 PM June 15 at the Methodist Church hosted by Nor Capper and Libbie Larson with Mary Howard leading the program. Cirrie Nora meets 2 PM at Mrs C B Schori home with Celia Thoman co hostess and Laurence Knudtson in charge. Circle Rachel meets 8 PM at Mrs Arthur Lantz home with Gladys Feller assisting and James Frieden and Robert Hanson directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
To Be Graduated With Honors
Helen Christen daughter of Mr and Mrs John Christen of Elgin is among 51 University of Town seniors who will receive a degree with honors at commencement exercises Friday June 9 She will be awarded a bachelors degree in social work Celebrates 81st Birthday May 31 Mrs Elsie xrepenhagen celebrated her 61st birthday May 31 At the Walter Medberry home Callers were Mrs Arvilla Walters Oelwein Mrs Ray Berry Aurora Mrs Herman Larson Jr Wadena Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher Mr and Mrs Myron Moore Mrs Elmer Frieden and Mrs James Frieden and Kevin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Christen
John Christen
Elgin
University of Town
Elsie Xrepenhagen
Walter Medberry
Arvilla Walters
Oelwein
Ray Berry
Aurora
Herman Larson
Jr. Wadena
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Myron Moore
Elmer Frieden
James Frieden
Kevin
DeWayne Medberry
Rockford
Alice Kiple
Farmersburg
Marie Pixler
John
Monte Kiple
Anamosa
Allen Habeger
Clarke Lindsay
Postville
Wayne Larson
West Union
Agnes Gilson
Celia Thoman
Lee
Roy Collins
Robert Medberry
Stars Set June Meetings With Picnic at Elgin Park
The Eastern Stars schedule a meeting on June 14 and a Stars and Masons family picnic on June 21 at 7 p.m. in Elgin Park, with rain backup in the Masonic hall. Residents and visitors, including the DeWayne Medberry family from Rockford, and local callers, are noted among the social visits and nearby travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Adrian
Stars and Masons
Elgin Park
Masonic Hall
Family Cookout Sets Two Horse Shoe Contests
The Elgin Progress Club hosts a family cookout on June 12 at 7 pm on the Georgia Mae School lawn. Main event features two horse shoe contests pitting fathers and husbands, including preachers versus teachers and Methodists Catholics Lutherans and Baptists. Rain plan moves to the Methodist Church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af the
Elgin Progress Club
Georgia Mae
Engagement Announced for Gwendolyn Baechler and Charles Brooks
Mr and Mrs Alfred Baechler of Elgin announce the engagement of their daughter Gwendolyn Kay to Charles Carl Brooks III son of Mr and Mrs C C Brooks Jr of 645 Fifth St The bride to be is a Valley High School and Americana Beauty Academy graduate employed at Dorians Calf urists in Roosevelt Shopping Center The groom to be is a Drake University graduate and a CPA with Augustine & Co Des Moines An August 5 wedding is planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred B. Baechler
Elgin
Gwendolyn Kay
Charles Carl Precks Ili
C. C. Brooks, Jr
Fifth St
Augustine & Co
Des Moines
Iowa Legislature Near Homestretch After Budget Fight
After a four day Memorial Day break Iowa lawmakers enter the final stretch of the 62nd General Assembly. Debate over spiraling property taxes and school funding dominates as House pushes direct aid while the Senate seeks relief. The session, the longest and most expensive in state history, is projected to cost over $2 million and may not end until late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
House of Representatives
Senate
General Assembly
Coffee Cup Cafe Sold to LaVerne Osterhus
Sir and Mrs. Kenton Krueger completed the sale of the Coffee Cup Cafe Friday to LaVerne Osterhus. Clermont, Mr. Osterhus recently discharged from the armed forces will take possession July 1. The Kruegers operated the cafe since September 1, 1961, having purchased it from Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Christ. They will devote full time to the insurance business from their Clermont office and their Elgin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Krueger
LaVerne Osterhus
Clermont
Osterhus
Krueger
C. O. Christ
Highway User Taxes Share Of Iowa Revenue In 1986
The Iowa Highway Users Tax totaled 144.341 million dollars in fiscal 1986, about 35 percent of state tax receipts, with motor fuel taxes at 73.584 million dollars as the largest item. Nationally highway taxes made up 23 percent of state tax revenue. Iowa charges 70 cents per gallon for gasoline and imposes other vehicle owner taxes such as registration and drivers licenses and motor carrier taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Steven L. Agnes Receives Carnation Award Scholarship
Steven L. Agnes of Fayette, son of Earl L. Aanes, earned the Elbridge 4. Stuart Scholarship for 1967 68 from the Carnation Company Scholarship Foundation. He attends the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy and is among 85 winners from Carnation employees in the U S and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven L. Agnes
Earl L. Aanes
Fayette
Elbridge
Stuart
Carnation Company
Young Aanes
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Sons and Daughters of Carnation Company
United States
Canada
Cedar Rapids
Carnation Farms Breeding Service
Wallace Sterling
Stanford University
Frank L. King
California. Bank
Los Angeles
James Shelton
Security First National Bank
Steven
Robert Grimes
May Rainfall Totals and Daily Measurements
A historical rainfall summary notes that the area received 2.69 inches in May. Specific daily totals include May 8 with 0.16 inches, May 10 with 2.00 inches, May 23 with 0.20 inches, and May 28 with 0.39 inches, reflecting variable precipitation throughout the month.
Bicycle Rack Placed in Park in Elgin
A new bicycle rack was placed in the park in Elgin last week. All bike owners are urged to use this rack and avoid blocking sidewalks and doorways. Your cooperation will be appreciated. Mrs. LaVerne Larson and Ann visited Monday in the Helmer Lyngaas home and with Mrs. Julia Landsgerd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Mrs. LaVerne Larson
Ann
Helmer Lyngaas
Mn. Juia Landsgerd
Elgin youths attend Boys State at Camp Dodge
David Roberts of the Elgin Post American Legion and Greg Olson of the Elgin Lions Club attend Boys State at Camp Dodge this week. They left Des Moines by bus last Saturday and are due home this Saturday June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys State
David Roberts
Elgin Post
The
American Legion
Greg Olson
Elgin Lions Club
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Summer Band Concert Schedule 1167
The nine week cycle begins June 5 with rehearsals on June 2 and 7. Concerts are planned at Clermont, Wadena, Elgin in June, July, and August including special Larrabee Days events and multiple performances at Clermont and Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Fune
Wadena
Elgin
Clermont
Larrabee
Larrabee Days
Woman's Society of Christian Service Meets in Church Parlor
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the church parlors Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth opened with a reading. Executive Board recommendations were read and approved. Mrs. Martin Wenger led Worship and Mrs. Archie Howard the program, assisted by others. Eighteen members answered roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Herbert Dummermuth
Martin Wenger
Archie Howard
Lee Roy Collins
L. L. Knudtson
Localites Receive Upper Towa Awards at Commencement
An academic cum laude award was given to Merlin Buti kofer and Davia Kiple of Eigin during Upper Iowa commencement. A 3.3 GPA was required. The Len T. Simek memorial scholarship went to John Miller of Iowa City, with Harold Peterson and Lowell Lyngans serving as callers Tuesday at LaVerne Larson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Butikofer
Davia Kiple
Eigin
Upper Iowa
Len T. Simek
John Miller
Iowa City
Harold Peterson
Lowell Lyngans
LaVerne Larson
Pinebluff 4-H Camp Draws 76 Youth to Decorah
Seventy six 4-H campers and counselors from Clayton County attend Pinebluff Camp at Decorah June 11 to 13. Activities include nature hikes crafts flag ceremonies campfires and cookouts. Campers bring a jack knife as requested. Jim Brink Extension summer worker directs the camp with Mrs. Ray Zwanziger in charge of nature study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Decorah
Jim Brink
Ray Zwanziger
Ruth Meyer
Elkader
Karen Kammerer
Farmersburg
Diane Adams
Clay~ Ton
Linda Rehmke
David Monroe
Luana
Rick Hamann
St. Olaf
Evelyn Thiele
Cousins Meet Aboard Pollux At Subic Bay
Two civilian cousins serving in the armed forces met by accident on the supply ship Pollux at Subic Bay in the Philippines May 29. Peter Bilden, Yokosuka, Japan, in the Pollux office, and Paul Amundson, Hawaii, came aboard for supplies. They had not seen each other since enlisting over a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subic Bay
Philippine Islands
Peter Bilden
Yokosuka
Japan
Paul Amundson
Paul
Hawaii
Pollux
Delegation from Clayton County Attends 1967 Health Workshop
A Clayton County 4-H delegation joins seventeen groups statewide at the 1967 State 4-H Health Education Workshop June 14 to 17 at the State 4-H Camping Center near Madrid Iowa. Attendees include Deborah Walter Luana Barb Smith Monona Bill Radloff Lu Ana Steve Schroeder St Olaf and Jim Hosch Extension Director. The event aims to promote health education for junior 4-H leaders with studies on environmental health and public personal and community health. They will develop a plan to carry a health program in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Madrid
Iowa
Deborah Walter
Luana
Barb ‘Smith
Monona
Bill Radloff
Steve Schroeder
St. Olaf
Jim Hosch
Eortension
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Pat Lehman
Sgt
Henry E. Long
California
Walter Lehman
Lillian Anderson
Wadena News
Birthday Club
Arthur Tellings
Raymond Jeltings
Floyd Patterson
Helen
Hazel Rothlisberger
Terry Whittenbauch
Carl Rubens
John Gage
Debbie
Kathy
Connie Whittenbaugh
Friend
Wscs Circle Meetings
Progress Club
W.S.C.S
Pinebluff
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