Northwestern Bell proposes Iowa long distance rate cuts
The Iowa Commerce Commission hears Northwestern Bell’s plan to cut intrastate long distance rates, claiming annual user savings over 3.5 million dollars. The changes include 5 to 20 cent per three minute calls, with lower rates for calls over 17 miles, plus minor exchange service reductions and a new INWATS unlimited in calling option. Local customers will be contacted about timing. proceeds support equipment and service expansion.
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Iowa
J. E. Olson
Northwestern Bell
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Olson
Northwestern Beil
WATS
New Addresses List for Residents and Military Personnel
New addresses include My and Mrs. Keith Kohler at 424 Wilmette Ave Sarasota Florida Mrs. Jerry Trude at 28021 Pirat e Cedar Rapids Iowa Harlan T. Bilde at MC B Camp Pendleton California 92055 Chicago Illinois 60622 Stanley D. Anderson Box 3007 near Air Force Base Jet North Dakota S58701 Parol Anh Frieden 1215 First Ave SE Apt A Cedar Rapids Iowa and other listings for relocation.
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Keith Kohler
Wilmette Ave
Sarasota, Florida
Stanley D. Anderson
Air Force Base Jet
N. Dakota
Notice of Expiration on Tax Deed Sale in Payette County Iowa
Notice to Joseph Humnker and Greg er that property in Sum Township Payette County Iowa is subject to tax deed sale for 1961 1962 1963 taxes. North 6 acres of the south acre of the northeast quarter of section 11 township 95 north range 29 west of the 5th principal meridian to be sold publicly December 7 1964. Redemption period ends ninety days after service of notice unless Treasurer’s deed is issued.
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Joseph Humnker
Greger
Oll
Uum Township
Payette Coun
Iowa
Ction 11
Schaer
Memorial Day visits and church notes in Wadena area
Local households from Wadena and nearby towns share Memorial Day visits with relatives in Davenport Chicago Bradford and Hawkeye. The United Brethren Church W M L A held a June 1 meeting with devotion, study, and a $25 gift to Huntington College African Scholarship.
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W.mla
The
United Brethren Church
France Wheeler
Walters
William Moore
Huntington
College
Indiana
Paul Rubens
P V Sharpshooters Hold May Meeting at D Lene Krueger
The P V Sharpshooters met May 16 at D Lene Krueger s home. Three talks covered Fire Safety by Mike Cline Ladder Safety by David McMillian and Identifying Seeds by Jeff Mc Millian. Recreation followed with lunch served by Mrs Krueger. A club tour is planned for June 20 starting at Kleppe s at 8 30 a m.
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P.V. Sharpshooters
D'Lene
Air Force Basic Completes Stanley Anderson Featured at Meeting
Stanley D. Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Allan E Anderson of Elgin completed Air Force basic training in San Antonio Texas and will report to Minot AFB North Dakota as a fuel specialist with SAC. Also notes Grand Meadow Study Club gathering hosted by Hubert Cummings on May 27 with music scripture and donations discussion.
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Grand Meadow
Aman Stanley D. Anderson
Allan E. Anderson
Elgin
Minot Afb
N. 7
Air Force
San Antonio
Texas
Valley High School
Strategic Air Command
Vacations in Europe Planned by Ardis Frieden
Ardis Frieden of Cedar Rapids daughter of Will Frieden West Union will depart by jet on Thursday June 9 for a three week European tour visiting 11 countries including England Holland Belgium Germany Switzerland Austria Italy and France. A graduate of Hospital School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids she has worked for a private physician since graduation and will return from Paris on June 30 aboard Pan American Jet Airlines.
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Europe
Ardis Frieden
Cedar Rapids
Will Frieden
West Union
England
Holland
Belgium
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Italy
France
Miss Frieden
Spital School of ‘Ing
Iowa
Pan American Jet Airlines
Paris
Entertain At Coffee At Fauser Home
Mrs. Oliver Torkelson and Mrs. Don Fauser hosted a Friday afternoon coffee for Mrs. Dale Johansen and Mary and Mrs. Harry Everett and Brenda at the Fauser residence. A long list of guests from Clermont and surrounding areas attended, including Mrs. Tillie Swenson and many others with family names connected to local residents.
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Oliver Torkelson
Don Fauser
Dale Johansen
Mary
Harry Everett
Brenda
Fauser
Tillie Swenson
Millard Bilden
Zelda
Mary Ann Anderson
Denise
Robert Wettleson
Postville
Roy Swenson
Margie
Roger Berg
Millard Nelson
Lori
LaVerne Swenson
Martin
Clermont
Leo Cleven
Becky
Fayette
T. Pjelstul
Clarence Torkelson
Alma Scholen
Corrine
Arlene
Otis Torkelson
Ivan Torkelson
Lynette
Neal Krieg
Sue Ellen
Belva Snyder
Albert L. Dennler
Kathy
WWI Veterans Meeting At Oelwein Legion Hall
Jayelle County Barrack and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of World War I hold a regular meeting at the Legion hall in Oelwein on Sunday June 12 at 12 30 p m with a picnic dinner. Delegates to the State convention and other important information will be discussed. Attendance urged.
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Jayelle County
The
Legion Hall
Oelwein
Swimming Lessons at West Union Pool for Elgin Youth
West Union hosts summer swimming lessons for Elgin youngsters from July 11 to August 5 on three alternate days per week. The 12 lessons cost 1.50 dollars plus 1.80 dollars for bus transport. baskets included. Apply via Mrs Jack Adrian, Mrs Dean DeSart, or AG H Falk. sessions run 9 to 12 with days set after registrations.
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Elgin
West Union
Jack Adrian
Dean DeSart
AG. H. Falk
Robert K Beck To Visit Elgin
Publican candidate Robert K Beck plans to visit Elgin on Friday June 10 around 2 00 p m to meet with Elgin businessmen Beck is publisher of the Centerville Iowegian and Citizen and seeks Governor of Iowa nomination or election documentation notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoperl K. Bees
Centerville
Iowa
Elgin
Beck
Will Knox Rites in West Union Tuesday
Funeral services for Will Knox Fay ette County treasurer for 22 years, who retired eight years ago, were held Tuesday at Burnham and Wood Funeral Home in West Union. He died Saturday in Fort Madison, where he had been living with one of his two surviving daughters.
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Will Knox
West Union
Fayette Country
Burnham aniwood_ Fum
Mr. Knox
Fort Madison
Methodist Men Picnic Elects New Officers
The Methodist men met Thursday evening in the church parlors due to rain for their annual picnic. New officers were elected for the coming year including President Dale DeSart Vice President Pro jects Clim Norris Capper Secretary Treasurer Curtis Gilson Program Chairman Don Gardner Membership and Attendance chm Melbert Baechier Devo tions chm Delmer Kingery Publicity chdm Edward Klingman The next meeting will be the first Thursday in September.
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Dale DeSart
Clim
Norris Capper
Curtis Gilson
Don Gardner
Melbert Baechier
Delmer Kingery
Edward Klingman
Kathryn A Jones Graduates From University of Dubuque
Kathryn A Jones of Wadena is among 81 candidates for graduation from the University of Dubuque College of Liberal Arts. She earned a bachelor of arts degree as commencement events included Baccalaureate Services, luncheon, organ recital, convocation, and a president’s reception at Peters Commons Oak Room.
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Kathryn A. Jones
Univ. of Dubuque
Wadena
University of Dubuque College of Liberal Arts
Russell A. Jones
Miss Jones
William A .Thompson
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
Daniel J. Tarrant
S.T.D
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
Archdiocese of Dubuque
Peters Commons
University of
Sunday Night Rain Adds .60 Inch In Local Area
A heavy Sunday night rain began about 10 30 p m and dropped 60 percent of an inch of moisture locally. Rainfall varied across the state with up to Tuesday morning June totals reaching .70 of an inch. Year to date moisture runs slightly below the 1965 pace.
Marine Recruit Finishes Eight Weeks of Training
Marine Private Harlan I Bilden, son of Tilpher and Mrs Bilden of Route 1 Elgin Iowa, completed eight weeks of intensified recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. He learned marksmanship bayonet fighting and self protection, plus drill and Marine history. He will undergo four weeks of combat training and four weeks of basic specialist training before assignment to a permanent unit.
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Harlan T. Bilden
Harlan I. Bilden
Tilpher K. Bilden
Route 1
Elgin
Iowa
Marine Recruit Training
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Marine Corps
Tilyria Community Day Set for June 23
Tilyria's Annual Community Day on Thursday June 23 features noon dinner and an evening luncheon. Rex Conn of Cedar Rapids will speak in the afternoon, followed by a home talent play in the evening. Watch next week's issue for the advertisement.
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Tilyria
Rex Conn
Cedar Rapids
DeSart Announces Engagement of Linda to Ernie Johnson
Dale P. DeSart announces the engagement of their daughter Linda to Ernie Lee Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Harold W Johnson Fayette Miss DeSart works at Harold J Jack law office in Oelwein Johnson attends the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo Ohio
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Dale P. DeSart
Linda
Ernie Lee Johnson
Harold W. Johnson
Fayette
Miss DeSart
Harold J. Jack
Oelwein
Mr. Johnson
National School of Meat Cutting
Toledo
Ohio
Circle groups set meetings for June 16
WSC Circles Dorcas Nora and Rachel schedule gatherings. Dorcas meets June 16 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Rex Mulford's home with Mrs. Clifton Wilson as co hostess and Mrs. Laurence Knudtson in charge. Nora meets June 16 at 2 p.m. at the church with Mrs. Dale DeSart hosting and Mrs. Agnes Gilson in charge. Rachel meets June 16 at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Eugene Schori's home with Mrs. Louis Becker Jr. as co host and Mrs. Dennis Meyer in charge.
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Circle Dorcas
Rex Mulford
Clifton Wilson
Laurence Knudtson
Circle Nora
Dale DeSart
Agnes Gilson
Circle Rachel
Eugene Schori
Louis Becker Jr
Dennis Meyer
Honored at Pink and Blue Shower for David Soleyn
David Soleyn was honored at a pink and blue baby shower Friday evening at Elgin Baptist Church. Hostess was Mrs. Russell West Eskader. Nancy Miller led readings and games. Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Miller Winthrop, Mrs. Georgia Clark, Mrs. Alvin Anderson Bruce and Brenda Randalia, Mrs. Bill Butikofer Elkader, Lola and Alice Boyer, Mrs. Harry Miller West Union, and numerous others. Guests who sent regrets were Mrs. Doris Hangartner West Union, Mrs. William Pfister, and Mrs. Robert Boleyn.
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David Soleyn
Elgin Baptist Church
Russell West
Eskader
Nancy Miller
Clarence Miller
Winthrop
Georgia Clark
Alvin Anderson
Bruce
Brenda
Randalia
Bill Butikofer
Elkader
Lola
Alice Boyer
Harry Miller
West Union
Clifton Miller
Nancy
Sherry
Tracey
Lea Boleyn
Norris Capper
Helen Boyer
Merle Anderson
Erick
Raymond Boleyn
Joyce
Cindy Boleyn
Reuben Metzger
Doris Hangartner
William Pfister
Robert Boleyn
Eastern Star Secretaries and Treasurers Meeting Attended
Mrs. Allen Habeger attended a luncheon and conference at the Savory Hotel in Des Moines on Saturday for all secretaries and treasurers of the Order of the Eastern Star in Iowa. She went with Mrs. Victor Walter of Postville and Mrs. Alice Long of Lansing.
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Allen Habeger
Des Moines
Order of the Eastern Star
Iowa
Habeger
Victor Walter
Postville
Alice Long
Lansing
Valley Chapter FFA Sets June Meeting at 8 P.M.
The Valley Chapter of FFA schedules its regular June meeting for June 13 at 8 p.m. The gathering will include recreation and refreshments, and all members are asked to attend.
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Valley Chapter
FFA
Nelson Larson family reunion notice at Juneja City Park
The annual Nelson Larson family reunion will be held at Juneja City Park this Sunday. Read The Want Ads for details and contact information.
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Nelson-Larson
Juneja
Mattoon house built in 1872 uncovered in wall
Walter Lehman reports old newspapers found in the original Mattoon house on Pleasant Street dating 1872, with 1908 papers in a later addition. The West Union and Chicago issues include coverage of the Jack Johnson Jim Jeffries bare knuckle fight lasting over 60 rounds, indicating long ago construction and wartime era news.
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Walter Lehman
Mattoon
Pleasant Street
West Union
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
W.S.C.S. General Meeting at church on June 2
The vice general meeting of the WSCS met at the church at 2 p.m. Thursday June 2. Mrs Walter Follett read the purpose, Mrs John Tillotson led worship and scripture, and Mrs Martin Wen-Ber presented the lesson Chosen For Action. Executive committee reported on the proposed resolution for next year. North Iowa Conference school of Christian Missions set for June 27 to July 1 at Mt Verdon with host Mrs Mary Howard.
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WSCS
Walter Follett
John Tillotson
Martin Wen- Ber
North, Iowa
Conference School of Christian Missions
Mt. Verdon
Mary Howard
Reading Club Members Meet at Elgin Public Library
The Elgin Public Library reading program began June 1 and drew strong interest. By June 4 nine students had read the required 10 books to join the High Adventure Reading Club, including JoAnn Bracksis Kristine Lehrman Debra Lottsgard Joan Peck Diane Halverson Jill Fauser Janet Everett Janice Blockhus and Stacey Cline. Several others reported five books read and will qualify soon. The program runs through August 12 with sessions on select afternoons and evenings.
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Elgin Public Library
Elgin Families Relocate and Plan Moves This Summer
Recent moves involve Keith Kohler and family relocating to Sarasota Florida while Karla Kohler returns for the summer. The Russell Goodell family moves into the Kohler home, and the Mohs family moves to a new house. The Lehmans store furniture while awaiting their new home. Edna and Vincent Luce rent the Goodell home and plan a move to Elgin in August. The Valley Community School hires a former teacher to be full time guidance counselor.
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Russell Goodell
Keith Kohler
Milt Mohs
Jodi
Gordon Mosby
Eugene Lehman
Lehmans
Walter Lehman
Ervin Metzger
West Elgin
Edna
Vincent Luce
Oskaloosa
Luce
Elin Senet
The
Valley Community School
Elgin
Cresco Centennial Caravan Schedule Summary
Cresco plans a Centennial Caravan schedule visiting local towns amid the Cresco event. The itinerary includes stops at Glenmont with activities starting at 2:30 PM and Hawkeye at 3:15 PM on June 19, featuring local engagements and community showcases.
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Cresco Centennia
Cresco Centennial
Delegates Named for Fayette County at State Republican Meet
Forty three Fayette county delegates to the State Republican Convention at the Veterans Auditorium Des Moines on June 18 include Richard Shirk Oelwein second District Chairman Maynard Mensfiel Fayette chair Fayette County Republican Central Committee Maurice Baringer Oelwein and delegates from each precinct Alvin Folkers Dr John E Smith Arlington M Westendorf Laura Westendorf Alpha Mrs Harlan Seedorff Aurora Karl Miller Willet Miller Clermont Walter Falk Derryl Leerhart Elgin June Harrison John Hofmeyer Don Kimball Fayette Margaret Arthur Helsa Curtis Ann Johnson Lester Schulz Hawk Eye Robert Jacobson John Miehe Maynard J C Davis Duane Hanson Mary Beth Jaggard Clarence Kinsel Leota Miller George Stebbins M G Stebbins Churchill Williams Irene Zobel Oelwein Arthur Schlee Randalia Chester Reaves Stanley E W Epperson Sumner Albert Bodensteiner Paul Buchanan Rod and Mrs Rodney Drewes Roger Henson June Craft Carleen Miller John Morman Robert Ralston Robert Wilbur West Union
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Veteran’s Auditorium
Des Moines
Fayette County
Richard Shirk
Oelwein
Maynard
Old Fashioned Fourth Celebration Planned at Maynard Park
Plans for an old fashioned 4th of July at Maynard town park, sponsored by Fay ette County Federation of Re- Beli cere Seinen and Fay ette Republican Committee, feature a 9:45 am ballgame for grades six to eight, 10:46 am parade with decorated bicycles and flags, 12:30 pm basket dinner, 1:30 pm program with county officials and speakers, and a 3:00 pm girls' softball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Town Park
Fayette County Federation of Re- Beli Cere Seinen
Fayette Republican Committee
Maynard American Legion
William E. Murray
Robert Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Tigers win first two in Registerland League
Valley opened Registerland League play with two wins as sixteen teams contest north and south divisions. Postville fell 4-3 to the Tigers with Fauser and Aus Paul Fauser part of the battery. Earlier, Monday, the Tigers topped Elkader Warriors 9-3 as Reeder pitched a three hitter and Fauser again starred behind the plate. Timely hitting powered the victory.
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Valley
Postville
Tigers
Booaceuc
Paul Fauser
Elkader Warriors
Roger Reeder
Local Students Awarded Degrees at State College of Iowa
Two area residents earned degrees among 567 candidates at the State College of Iowa commencement exercises held Friday evening June 3. Izetta Gwen Sheffer received a B A in Junior High Education from Arlington and Neala Beth Roth earned a B A in Art from St Olaf. A picnic dinner honored Mr and Mrs Ernest Baumgartner on their 25th wedding anniversary, with attendees including Mr and Mrs John Reith of Grn Linda Cahill and Larry Hickman of Waterloo. Other local confirmations include Mr and Mrs Joe Jarvis and Mrs Clyde Cahill of Oelwein, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Koukal of Cocaine, Arletta Pieperpony Pieper Hawkeye, Mr and Mrs Allan Anderson, Mrs Hulda Sutter, Mrs On Lo Eddie Han.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College of Iowa
Izetta Gwen Sheffer
Arlington
Neala Beth Roth
St. Olaf
Ernest Baumgartner
John Reith
Qran
Linda Cahill
Larry Hickman
Waterloo
Joe Jarvis
Clyde Cahill
Oelwein
Kenneth Koupal
Ariletta Pieper
Ony Pieper
Hawkeye
Allan Anderson
Hulda Sutter
On Lo Eddie Han
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jerry Trude
Pirate
Town
E. Harlan T. Bilde
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Til
Lowa
Ac- Ly
Wadena News
Herb Wilford
Davenport
Mrs
Ben Schuneman
Bradford
Illinois
Lee Corbin
Carthage
South Dakota
W. F. Moore
Jere Murray
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Madge Murray
Freeport
Diane Schlee
Miiday
Great Lakes
E.N. Bryan Wuriay
Thomas Beryl
John Ward
H. Peto
Joy Popenhegen
Clarence Ward
Louise Perrinpaguet
Edgewood
Mildred Linderwell
Alma Tschantz
Strawberry Point
Harold Popenhagen
Russell Popenhagen
Gus Yearoug
Jerry Livingston
Mee Cook
Nebraska
Earl Livingston
Lincoln
Tracy
Carl Rubens
Valley High
Dennis
C. J. Davis
Ed Gernand
Faye Whittenbaugh
Arthur Jellings
Lyle Kuhens
Paul Kuhens
Elwood Kuhens
Derrel Johnson
Monty
Lauren
Ray Kling-man
Volga
John Solomon
Johnnie Erickson
Roger Erickson
Brian
Richard Erickson
Roscoe Pritchard
Mabel Johnson
Loftsgard
Johnson
Ldrome Heed
Vida Nordhus
Charles Gehring
George Frieden
Martin Amund
Martin Amundson
California
Lord
Robert K. Beck
W.S.C.S. General Meeting
Reading Club
Sarasota
Florida
Kohler
Smith Specialty Co
Karla
Lentbke
Cresco
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