Rural Counties Primary Shows Rural Vote Strength
Rural counties yielded strong support in the June 6 primary with A Erbe winning the Republican gubernatorial nomination by 36 percent across 44 counties while Jack Schroeder trailed in second place overall. Nicholas and Miller each led in multiple counties, and Hansen won the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor carrying 77 counties to Reppert's 22. The convention issue remains debated as to whether candidates can be chosen outside the primary field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.erbe
Miller
U. S. Senate
John Hansen
Manning
Howard Reppert
Des Moines
Polk County
Hansen
Reppert
Illyria Votes Fire District Establishment
Voters in Illyria township approved establishing a fire protection district by 39 to 24. The decision sets up a local district to manage firefighting services and funding within the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
Illyria Township
Navy veteran Robert Klingman Dietz listed in winning numbers
The notice lists Robert Klingman Dietz of Wadena who left May 80 for Navy service. It includes his middle initial E and address details, plus U S N T C San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.m
Robert Klingman Dietz
Wadena
Navy
Klingman
Robert. E. SR
Company No
U. S
San Diego
California
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Frieda Frieda
Mr and Mrs Russell Frieda announce the birth of a daughter on Friday June 10 at Postville Hospital. Parents state that when children can answer questions it shows they are growing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Frieda
Postville Hospital
Wadena News Church Events and Local Visits Chronicle
Wadena News reports a Pen Yurian Church service schedule including worship Sunday and youth fellowship. Local social notes record Penny Whittenbaugh’s confirmation dinner, visits by the Whittenbaugh family from Red Oak, Nebraska visitors to Mrs Laura Herrling, and Mrs Elmer Struss’s trip to Federal Dam with relatives to meet a new niece Sherri Clemas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leallen Knox
Allen Lee
Albert Moree
Faye Whittenbaugh
Connie
Penny Whittenbaugh
Ee Jim. Vainter
Calmar
Robert Whittenbaugh
Red Oak
Mike ‘Tynan
Julena Aesch
Pearl Johnson
Little Eight
Conference attendance marks 106th North Methodist session
Rev. Donald Caspers attends the 106th session of the North Conference of Methodist. Mrs. Martin Wenger shares remarks from attending convening events, noting participation and local involvement in the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Caspers
North
Metha Kevenings
Martin Wenger
Attend Golden Wedding Attend Golden Wedding
Mrs Schuld, sister of the late Mrs Mary Cook, attended a golden wedding. The couple was entered and returned home Sunday evening.
Tertia Club Meeting Held At Olson Home
The Tertia Club met Monday evening June 6 at Eileen Olson home with Don Fauser as assisting hostess. Seventeen members answered roll call with I was Surprised. A short business meeting preceded a Surprise program led by Russell Larson Wm Dummermuth and Harry Cline. An article from Hometown Ideals was read and an evening of Court Whist followed. Es served by the hostess. Members and families plan annual picnic July 10 at Ei kader fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tertia Club
Eileen Olson
Don Fauser
Russell Larson
Wm. Dummermuth
Harry Cline
Eikader Fairgrounds
Arrive from Germany in New York City with bad news
Captain and Mrs Leo Olesen and children Becky and Bobby, recently stationed in Germany, arrived in New York City on June 10. They learned that a foreign cargo ship named Fothevegs sank at sea. Mrs Olesen conveyed only that the event happened during a performance, with no other details disclosed in a phone call to her parents, Mr and Mrs William Torkelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Olesen
Becky
Bobby
Germany
New York City
Aboani
Air Force
Tollefson Peterson Reunion Held at West Union Home
The 21st annual Tollefson and Peterson reunion was held at the Howard Hanson home in West Union on Sunday with 49 present. Attendees included Sidney Hanson of Temple City California and many relatives from Des Moines Chester Clarion and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tollefson and Peterson
West Union
Howard Hanson
Sidney Hanson
Temple City
Calif
Jose Hanson
Clarence Anfinson
Clarence Nesvick
Ruth+ig
Stacey
Eric
Maynard Ludwig
Carolyn
Karen Johnson
Chester
Tom Hanson
Clarion
Helen Wagner
Perry Wagner
Donald Wagner
Mary
Jim
Des Moines
Elmer Peterson
Mervin Reierson
Cornelius Reierson
Joseph Reierson
Dixie
David
Alfred Nordhus
Edward Krueger
Bertha Olson
Cornel Anfinson
Jens Egeland
Harlen
Dennis
Marilyn
Gery Hanson
Clayton County 4-H Girls in State Festival
The Clayton County Selega tion sent delegates to the 31st annual girls 4-H convention. Flag bearers led the parade of flags during the chorus festival. Representing Clayton County were Diana Bilden Gail Corlett Linda Sherman Jean Dinan Faye Reimer Joyce Berker Evelyn Friederick Judy Barrack Vivien Thiese Karen Kruse Valetta Brooks Beverly Chappel Rita Anderegg Fara Wayne Walters Carol Hansel Carol Prussel Judy Easton Tody Miller Marian Christen attended as newly elected county president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Clayton ‘County
Diana Bilden
Gail Corlett
Linda Sherman
Jean Dinan
Faye Reimer
Joyce Berker
Evelyn Friederick
Judy Barrack
Vivien Thiese
Hereford Breeders Sale Totals and Top Prices
The N. E. Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn sale at Postville averaged 345 dollars for bulls, with 40 bulls totaling 19 705 dollars and 3 females averaging 277 dollars. Overall average for bulls and females was 340 dollars, sale total 14 625 dollars. The top lot was a Brink and Sons bull sold to Mrs. James Henry of Canton Minnesota for 590 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Iowa
Postville
Oe Brink and Sons
James Henry
Canton
Minn
Gerald Shaffer
Art Yearons
Gerken Hereford Farms
Qelwein
Scales Mound
Ind
Scenic Hereford Farms
McGregor
Local Couple Welcomes Son at Postville Hospital
Mr and Mrs Robert Hanson announce the birth of a son on Friday June 19 at Postville Hospital. The announcement notes new address details for David Christen Eden So Dak clo V Starr and Robert W Dietzer 5165 Company 218 U S T C San Diego 33 Calitaenis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Christen, Eden So, Dak Clo V. Starr
Robert W. Dietzer
San Diego
Calitaenis
Extension Service Calendar of Evens
Extension Service Calendar outlines June events for 4-H clubs and community demos. Illyria and Henderson Prairie 4-H club tours occur Friday and Saturday with leaders listed. A Monday kick off day targets 4-H girls at 1 80 p.m. Farm Bureau building. A Wednesday lamb grading demonstration and sale at Ossian Sale Barn starts 6 30 a.m. Thursday features Wyria Community Day with Dr John Herrick at 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
Hospital Return to Allen Memorial Sees Linda Kiple Graduate
Linda Kiple visited the L. L. Kiple home from Saturday to Tuesday and completed her course at Cook County Hospital in Chicago before returning to Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo on Tuesday. She is set to graduate in September. Mr. and Mrs Lees and their family of Butte Montana and Mrs Alma Erickson of Lavins Montana spent several days with Ben Erickson and Alvin Erickson Somies before departing on June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Kiple
L. L. Kiple
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Lees
Butte, Mont
Alma Erickson
Lavins, Mont
Ben Erickson
Alvin ‘Erickson
Navy enlistment notes for Orth and associates
Joiny Navy iankia Gore and Richard Orth left for the Navy last week. Richard Melvin Orth, SR 5404 50 04, Co 234, US Naval Training Center San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iankia E
Gore
Richard Orth
Navy
Richard Melvin Orth
US Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Elgin Lutheran W. M. F. Meeting Noted
The W M F of Elgin Lutheran will hold a meeting on Thursday June 16 at 2 pm. The event calls for members to attend at the church for prayer and planning actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran W. M. F
Thuredey
Weekender fair at Kader Grounds Shelter House
A brief notice lists a June 26 event at Wee weekender fair grounds shelter house with plans for community activities and attendees invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee ‘Kader Fair Grounds
Four Accidents in Local Area Early This Week
Mr and Mrs Thomas Osmund announce the engagement of their son Ardys Key to Milton Barth. A son of Mr and Mrs Chester Rand of Decorah was also noted in local notices. Wedding plans are being arranged with emphasis on community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Osmundson
Castalia
Milton Barth Rs
Toilton
Chester Rand
Decorah
Oie
Three Hurt in Crash East of Elgin
Three persons were injured in a two car accident on highway 56 between Carroll Klingman and Glen McKellar farms. Mrs. Harry Butikofer of Elgin and her son Gary suffered concussions while being treated at West Union hospital. Grant Lauer of West Union had a nose injury but was not hospitalized. Louise and Keith Butikofer in the rear were bruised but spared further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway
Carroll Klingman
Glen McKellar
Harry Butikofer
Elgin
Grant Lauer
West Union
Butikofer
Gary
Lauer
Louise
Keith Butikofer
Schneider Elected to Am. Angus Assoc.
A. Schneider elected to the American Angus Association at St. Joseph Missouri. Mr 86 was one of the 18 breeders of registered cattle and involved in the Angus community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schneider
Am. Angus Assoc
We Schneider
Stopeph
Reiersons Hold Reunion at West Union Fair Grounds
The Reierson reunion was held June 5 at the West Union Fair grounds. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Wold and several Wolds, Kirkebergs of Postville and Monona, Ward and Edgewood residents, Reiersons including Lloyd, Mervin, Merlin, Mervin, and Joseph, with Cindy and Dixie Lee among the West Union connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reierson
West Union Fairgrounds
Mary Wold
Clifford Wold
Marilyn
Olaf Olson
Waterloo
Clarence Kirkeberg
Postville
Carlyle Kirkeberg
Rickey
Renee
Scott
Carlyle
Monona
Realto Ward
Joann
Edgewood
Lloyd E. Reierson
Richard
Betty
Diane
Mervin Anderson
Sandra
Merlin Anderson
Mervin Reierson
Joseph Reierson
Dixie Lee
David
Cornelius Reierson
Ralph Hanson
Cindy
West Union
Attending Summer School at Drake University
Mrs Robert Kohler and her sons David and Scott of Vero Beach Florida stay with Mrs Kohlers parents in Perry while Mrs Kohler attends summer school at Drake University. Mr Kohler plans to join in August and the family will visit Elgin relatives. Ma bel Haney, a close friend, attends Drake and will teach in Vero Beach next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kohler
David
Scott
Vero Beach
Fla
Change Schedule at Lutheran Church Summer Worship Timetable
The Lutheran Church announces a summer worship schedule for Elgin and Highland parishes on Sunday June 19. Elgin hosts service at 8 30 a m while Highland holds 9 45 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Elgin and Highland Lutheran Parish
Highland
Elgin
Groth Family Reunion Set For Decorah Park Picnic
The Groth family reunion will be held Sunday in Phelps Park Decorah with a picnic dinner at 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groth
Phelps Park
Decorah
Vote for Fayette County Conservation Board Passed
Official canvass shows 2,194 in favor and 1,923 against establishing a Fayette County Conservation Board. The board will fund operations from a quarterly mill tax levy and will be charged with new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Conservation, Board
Noweal Ae
Shower honors Marlene Wede at Elgin Legion hall
Marlene Wede was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Friday evening June 10 at the Elgin Legion hall. Hostesses were Mrs. Melvin Boyer Mrs. Leo Boleyn and Mrs. Vern Soyer. Readings music selections and several contests provided entertainment. Lunch followed gift opening. About 40 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Wede
Elgin Legion Hall
Melvin Boyer
Leo Boleyn
Vern Soyer
Picnic and Housewarming for Falk and Sons Garage
A large Elgin and area group gathered at Elkader fairgrounds on Sunday for a picnic supper in honor of John Falk and Sons garage force and their families. Afterward they moved to the Klingmans home for KI housewarming and a farewell party for Duane Barker who departs for National Guard training at Fort Leonard Wood. The Klingmans received a money purse and Barker a gift. Roy McChane and family of Fayette could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Falk
Leo Lehman
Louis’ Klingman
Karen Klingman
Dale DeSart
Linda
Allen Habeger
Ernest Baumgartner
Nicky
Connie
Arthur Lantz
Eloise
Duane Barker
Elgin
Harvey Paulson
Postville
F. C
Dutch) Thiele
John Falk
Roy McChane
Fayette
Vacation Bible School Closes At First Baptist Church
The Complete Bible School at the First Baptist Church concluded Friday morning June 10 with 65 in attendance. The theme Pioneers for Christ featured teachers Supt Mrs Guy Probert and others across all age groups. Closing program Thursday 7 45 p m highlighted lesson summaries verses and songs. A church Sunday school sponsored a Friday picnic at Elkader fair grounds with swimming games and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Pioneers For Christ
Guy Probert
Rachel Hackmann
Edward Krueger
Marlene Durscher
Linda Hackmann
Harold Orth
Ruth Ann. Kohls
Barbara Krueger
Leon Jacob
John Lehner
Ross James
Eldon Schroeder
Clarissa Miller
Abe Habeger
Kenton Krueger
Mary Schaer
Elkader Fair Grounds
Schori Family Observes 35th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C B Schori hosted a family dinner Sunday at the Rex Hotel West Union to observe their 35th wedding anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ben Schori Mark and Thomas Mr and Mrs Kenneth Meyer and Pater Calmar Mr and Mrs Albert L Schori Georgia M Schori and Mr and Mrs Leo il Schori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Schori
Rex
West Union
Ben Schori
Mark
Thomas
Kenneth Meyer
Pater
Calmar
Albert L. Schori
Georgia M. Schori
Léo Il. Schori
Bridal Shower for Lavila Larson Held at Home
A bridal shower for Lavila Larson, future wife of Larry Eisner of Oelwein, was hosted at her home on Wednesday June B. Friends and neighbors attended. Hosts were Mrs. Earl Seitz, Mrs. Kenneth Larson, and Mrs. Ernest Larson. Contests provided entertainment. The bride opened gifts and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavila Larson
Larry Eisner
Oelwein
Earl Seitz
Kenneth Larson
Ernest Larson
Euchre Club Meets at Uownset House
The euchre club gathered at the Uownset residence with Smith hosting on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Euchre Club
Uownset
Smith
Wedning Aaniveton
Janice Lamker Crowned 1960 Clayton County Dairy Princess
Janice Lamker of St. Olaf was crowned the 1960 Clayton County dairy princess before about 1200 people at the dairy festival. Dwight Nichols presided as master of ceremonies, with several candidates named including Diane Berns and Sharon Koopman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Lamker
St. Olaf
Clayton County
Dwight Nichols
Bob Nance
WMT
Diane Berns
Garber
Sharon Koopman
Farmersburg
Kathleen Amundson
Postville
Della Klink
Elkport
Ellen Jones
Monona
Helene Borcherding
Guttenberg
Julaine Olaf
Judy Putzler
Point
Bonnie Deer
Shirley Schroe
Halverson Children Injured in Yard Accident
Monday morning two Halverson children, Alten and Barbara, were run over by a pickup that started rolling in their yard. Mr and Mrs Helverson slowed it, but the deck wheels passed over them. Barbara suffered a broken left leg and is to have a cast. Alten was released after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halversons
Alten
Barbera
Nephew Rescues Boy From Farm Feed Bin
On a Vernon Wilker farm near Volga a birthday party turned tense as 10 year old Glen Meisner sank in a hollowed funnel shaped grain bin filled with grourst feed during a hide and seek game. His 10 year old nephew Stanley Larson leaped in and pulled him to safety before adults arrived, with no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Meisner
Mervin
Brad Chapman Fire Burns Boy In Explosive Mishap
Brad Chapman ten, son of Mr and Mrs Myron Chapman of West Union, is in good condition at the hospital Tuesday after receiving facial and arm burns Monday night when he and several companions played with explosive powder. An ignition caused a flare up injuring him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Chapman
Myron Chapman
West Union
Bard
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Wadena News
Wrpenyterian Church
Maren
TA ‘Youth Fellowship
Rize
Hereford
Hawkeye
Barker
Wedemeir
Toser
Robert Hanson
Allen Memorial
Reiersons
West
Co. Conservation Board
Baptist Church
Halverson
Ancele
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