Half of Iowa districts overspent in 1958 59 study report
A Taxpayers Association study shows 50 percent of the 694 Iowa school districts overspent their budgets in 1958 59 by 3.6 million dollars. Unspent overspending would have cut 1960 property taxes by 3.6 million. In districts not overspending, budget errors raised taxes by 4.9 million, and underestimating state aid boosted 1969 receipts by 8.2 million. Athletic director changes noted at State University of Iowa. Skyline Conference commissioner named. County delegates back Senator Jack Miller for the Republican U S Senate nomination. convention in Des Moines July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Taxpayers Association
8Th
Jack Miller
Sioux City
U. S
Des Moines
Miller
Missionary Lang to Speak at First Baptist Church
Rev George Lang a missionary to Southern Cameroons West Africa will be guest speaker at First Baptist Church Sunday June 26 11 00 a m worship service Lang and family spent five years in the Cameroons directing the Bible training center Before Elgin visit he spoke at the Iowa Youth Camp Clear Lake He will speak at Sumner Baptist Church Sunday evening before continuing his deputation tour of camps conferences and churches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lang
Southern Cameroons
West Africa
First Baptist
Lang
Cameroons
Bible Training Center
Elgin
Iowa
Clear Lake
Sumner Baptist Church
Finalist in Cedar Rapids Farmers Daughter Contest
Lea Rae Mork of Decorah placed among the three finalists in Cedar Rapids favorite farmers daughter contest held Monday. The winner hailed from Brooklyn as hundreds of girls entered the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea Rae Mork
Henry Mork
Decorah
Cedar Rapids
Brooklyn
Obituary and church notices from Wadena area
Funeral services were held June 15 at St Josephs Catholic Church for Julia Leahy Baldwin at 10 a.m. Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery. Mrs Baldwin, born February 9, 1881, died June 13 at St Josephs Hospital Newton Hampton at 79. Survivors include four children Kenneth, Francis of Wadena Katherine Huber of Detroit Leo of Marshalltown and 17 grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Ella McEvoy Green Frank Leahy and Agnes Leahy of Wadena. Relatives Thad Walters and Homer Walters of Salem Oregon visited. The Women's Guild of the Presbyterian Church hosted a meeting in church parlors with 14 members and seven children. alumni banquet planned for June 18 with 162 reservations. Gifts and acknowledgments were given. Madge Murray left for Freeport Illinois to visit daughters and son Jere Murray. Sid Corbin and family moved to Carroll for summer work. more notes on community activities.
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St Joseph's Catholic Church
Thomas Baldwin
Father Klein
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Wadena
Gleim
Julia (Leahy) Baldwin
James
Anna (Meehan) Leahy
Volga
St. Joseph's Hospital
New Hampton
Clayton County
Kenneth
Francis
Wedena
Katherine Huber
Detroit
Michigan
Leo
Marshalltown
Ella McEvoy
Green
Frank
Agnes Leahy
Women's Guild
The
Presbyterian Church
John Ward
Harold Popenhagen
William Probert
Lindy Frey
Probert
Popenhagen
James Probert
Lacy Martin
Social Hour Club Meeting Report
Social Hour Club met June 1 at a member’s home. Twelve members shared how they met their husbands. After business, Mrs. Kenneth Strong read a poem. Bingo followed. Next meeting set for July 6 with Mrs. Reuben Howard hosting Kosene. A baby shower is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Lagde
Kenneth Strong
Reuben Howard
Kosene
Library Closed At Elgin Public Library
The Elgin public library will close from now through July 9 instead of July 2 as originally planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Methodists Hold Annual Conference in Marshalltown
The North Iowa Methodist Conference ended its session in Marshalltown after ministers were appointed and a resolution praising President Eisenhower adopted. Next year the sessions will be in Sioux City. The Clermont-Elgin-Illyria district welcomed Rev. Donald T. Caspers for a fourth year, with other area appointments listed. James P. Gable named district superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Iowa Methodists Conference
Marshalltown
Eisenhower
Sioux City
Clermont - Elgin - Illyria
Donald T. Caspers
A. Christensen
Volga
J. L. DeGarmo
West Union
H. L. Bryant
Maynard - Arlington
James P. Gableis
Death of Mrs Mathilda Christianson
Mrs Mathilda Henry Christianson aged 66 died Tuesday at her daughter's home in Marion. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1 30 PM at Muehlethaler funeral home and 3 PM at the Marion Church with burial in Marion cemetery under the charge of Mueh lethalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilda
Henry) Christianson
Marion
Muehlethaler
Marion Church
Muehlethalers
Treatment Plant Nears Completion In Elgin
The Spencer Construction Co foreman estimated mid July completion for Elgin sewage plant. The six structures include a central manhole, pump station with two large pumps, Imhoff tank, trickling filter, finish clarifier and a sludge bed for drying solids to be hauled away as fertilizer. The system serves about 2000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Construction Co
Elgin
Imhoff
Turkey
Des Moines Educator Dies After Illness at 54
Arthur C. Carpenter 54 assistant state superintendent of public instruction died in a Des Moines physician's office on Monday morning June 13 after two weeks of illness from a heart ailment. Born in Brooklyn in 1906 he studied at Upper Iowa Drake and Iowa State University and Colorado University. He moved to Des Moines two years ago from Blairsburg and belonged to multiple education associations. Survived by wife, son Charles, and father Charles R. Carpenter all of Des Moines. Funeral services held in Des Moines and Fayette. He was known in the Elgin area for annual school visits.
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Arthur C. Carpenter
Des Moines
Brooklyn
N. Y
Carpenter
Upper Iowa University
Drake University
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
University of Colorado
Blairsburg
National Education Association
Iowa State Education Association
American Association of School Administration
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Phi Delta Kappa
National Honorary
Charles
Charles R. Carpenter
Fayette
Elgin
iSchool Board Buys New 48 Passenger School Bus
Valley's school board announced the purchase of a 48 passenger bus Tuesday. Chassis were bought through John Falk & Sons and the body from Oneida. Delivery is expected around September 1 to replace an obsolete unit under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
John Falk & Sons
Oneida
Little League Practice Begins June 23
The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 30 PM for players ages 7 through 18 starting June 23.
Legion Elects Officers at Niagara Wis Unit Meeting
At a recent American Legion meeting, the following members were elected: Commander Orlando Lofts gard, vice commander Ivan Tor kelson, adjutant Earl Kiple, chaplain J P Medberry, finance officer Jacob Schneider, service officer F D Welch, historian C B Schori, and Sgt at Arms Glen Odegard. Also noted is the birth of Bruce Dale Dennler on June 8 in Niagara Wisconsin weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces, adding to the Dennlers two boys and three girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hicera
Orlando Loftsgard
Ivan Torkelson
Earl Kiple
J. P. Medberry
Jacob Schneider
F. D. Welch
C. B. Schori
Glen Odegard
Thomas Dennler
Niagara
Wis
Bruce Dale
Dennlers
New Address for Glen Snyder in Omaha Nebr
Public notice records a new residence for Glen Snyder at 554 South 25th Avenue, Omaha Nebraska 68107. The item lists the updated address as the principal home, confirming locality within Douglas County. The notice appears in standard city directory style with no further actions or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Snyder
South 25Th Ave
Omaha, Nebr
Engagement Announced for Roselyn Clark Krueger
Mr and Mrs Merle Clark of Elgin announce the engagement of their daughter Roselyn to Ivan Krueger of Farwnersburg son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Krueger. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Clark
Elgin
Roselyn
Ivan Krueger
Luana
Edgar Krueger
Farwnersburg
Scholarships Awarded at Upper Iowa University Fall
A total of 40000 in scholarships and grants has been awarded to students at Upper Town University Fayette for the fall semester. Of this amount 7500 was for student assistantships. Forty new students received awards in addition to renewals, including Jerry Halsted Arlington Lavern Herzman James Pattison of Arlington Elgin Nick Baumgartner of Elgin and Glenda Jennings of Wadena.
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Upper Town University
Fayette
Arlington
Jerry Halsted
Stanley Halsted
Lavern Herzman
Arnold Herzman
Dean's Honor List At Upper Iowa University
Sixty three students were named to the dean's honor list for the second semester at Upper Iowa University. A GPA of 3.5 or higher was required. Names include Robert Arlington, Bassett David Briden, Leora Sullivan, Judy Larson, James Schaer, and Marion Qelberg from Arlington Elgin and Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa University
Arlington
Robert Bassett
David Briden
Leora Sullivan
Elgin
Judy Larson
James Schaer
Wadena
Marion Qelberg
Still Wet Weather Returns In Early Summer
Forecaster notes June started wet and cool after a damp May. The pattern mirrors May with frequent showers and cooler days, tempering expectations of a warm, dry early summer as Tuesday morning ushered in the season.
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wiHto
Masonic Picnic Set at Elkader Fair Grounds
The N E Iowa Masonic fellowship picnic will be held Sunday June 26 at the Elkader fair grounds. Elliott Grayson from Cedar Falls, past grand master, will be the speaker. All Eastern Stars and Masons are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship
Elkader Fairgrounds
Elliott Grayson
Cedar Falls
Elgin Softball Beats Hawkeye 16 6 Remains Unbeaten
Elgin defeats Hawkeye 16 to 6 to stay undefeated as Barker allows three hits and records 11 strikeouts. Elgin capitalizes on walks and errors to dominate. Game score shows Hawkeye 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 and Elgin 0 8 2 3 6 1 1. Next game at Fayette Tuesday night.
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Elgin
Hawkeye
Barker
Fayette
Rhe Hawkeye
Over 600 Attend Felco's Convention
The Harry Everett family, LaDonna Lantz of Elgin, and Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilson of Clermont were among more than 600 attendees at Felco's Lake's Conference at Spirit Lake. The event at Vacation Village near West Okoboji runs each June to train cooperative elevator managers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Everett
LaDonna Lantz
Elgin
Wayne Gilson
David
Clermont
Lake
Spirit Lake
Felco
Gilson
Everett
Vacation Village
West Okoboji
Felco “Lake
Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting Presented Backward
Pleasant Point Study Club met at Mrs. John Grimm’s home last Tuesday June 14 lunch was served first and business conducted backward. A committee to plan the club birthday party was named with Mrs. Louis Dennler Mrs. Harold Strong and Mrs. Emmett Light. A skit on parliamentary procedure was performed by several members and prizes awarded to Mrs. Carol Wilson and Mrs. Burton White. Nine members and one guest Mrs. Burton White of Albuquerque NM attended. The club picnic is set for Elkader fair grounds on Sunday July 10.
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Pleasant Point Study Club
John Grimm
Louis Dennler
Harold Strong
Emmett Light
Herry Feller
Joe Dinan
Carol Wilson
Burton White
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Elkader Fair Grounds
Services for Lydia Sova Held in Muehlethaler Chapel
Funeral services for Lydia Sova were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Muehlethaler chapel by Rev. Eldon Schroeder with burial in Elgin cemetery. Born February 17, 1888 in Elgin, she died June 14 at Fayette County Hospital, survived by two sisters and a brother, George, all of Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muehlethaler
Lydia Sova
Eldon Schroeder
Elgin Cemetery
Lydia
Frank Sova
Elgin
Fayette County Hospital
George
Peoria
Mlingis
Former Elgin Man Dies
Richard Bauman of Grand Junction Colp died suddenly in Grand Jet. He attended Lime Kiln school, later marrying Ella Schori of Elgin, then moving to Grand Junction. He worked as a carpenter with extensive contracting. Survived by his wife, Ells, three sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bauman
Grand Jet
Colp
Lime Kiln
Ella Schori
Elgin
Ells
Towa Students Attend Luther Summer School Session One
Students from two communities attend the first Luther College summer session which runs June 13 to July 16 with 122 Iowa enrollees including Janice Tostengard of Clermont and Julia Wettleson of Elfin. The second session is slated for July 18 to August 20.
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Luther College
Iowa
Janice Tostengard
Clermont
Julia Wettleson
Elfin
Replacement for Arlan Peters in 190-85 school year
The faculty for the 190-85 school year is filled except for a high school sophomore English and speech teacher to replace Arlan Peters who resigned to fulfill military obligations. John Hoover will replace Robert Cook as high school science instructor. James Cook will teach 9th grade English on a half day, replacing Mrs. Robert Cook. Darryl Leonhart will replace Donald Akkerman as head basketball, track, and assistant football coach. Multiple staff changes follow across Fayette County schools with retirements and reassignments at Wadena, Clermont, and Valley districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlan Peters
Peters
John Hoover
Robert Cook
Hoover
Elkander
State University of
James Cook
Cook
Elgin High School
Upper Iowa University and
Loras College
State University of Iowa
Mar-Mac
McGregor
Darryl Leonhart
Joice
Iowa
Donald Akkerman
Akkerman
Phoenix
Arizona
Lponhart
Catherine Klaus
Fayette County
Valley
North Fayette County
Department of Public Instruction
Klaus
Wadena
Marian Qelberg
Roberta Wright
Oelberg
Upper Iowa University
Wright
Gorden Mosby
Elgin
Clermont
Marilyn Appelman
Marilyn Knutsen
Appelman
Migs Andine Vasby
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Sut
Forest
Zvashevaki
Trwil
OS Eweshevski
Louis Alley
Brechter
Senate
Wadena News
Thad Walters
Ray Walters
Salem
Oregon
Homer Walters
Walters
Madge Murray
Methodists
Mathilda Christianson
iSchool Board
Legion
Upper
Klingman’s
Towa
Luther Summer School
Paul Zurbriggen
Donald Gardner
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