July meeting planned with park picnic and club events
A community gathering outlines a July park meeting on the third Monday with a 7 PM picnic, coffee and Kool-Aid provided, a Wednesday board session following, and no August meeting. Plans include a square dance, a 4-H program announced by Alan Davis, songs, skits, a safety showcase, and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey
Alan Davis
Mrs. Knox
Ruth Klingman
Juanita Ott
Maureen Baldwin
Jellings
Dean Jennings
Maureen ‘Baldwin
Diane Mattocks
Cluir
Lester Tope
Dennis
Many Custodial and Nursing Homes Fail Test
Two in ten nursing and custodial homes in Iowa fail to meet the state licensing law. Fire Marshal Ed Herron says about 20 percent fail inspections due to wiring faults, lack of second exit, and no warning system. About 400 of some 1200 homes have been inspected so far. 80 percent meet standards after addressing hazards. The state board of control seeks park labor expansion using prisoners and extra funds for machinery and mobile housing units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa
Ed J. Herron
Herron
State Board of Control
Penitentiary
Reformatory
State Buildings Need Replacing at Town Institutions
Regents say twenty percent of classrooms and laboratories at Town's three state supported higher education institutions are temporary, hazardous, or obsolete. Arthur Walsh notes overcrowded, substandard heating, ventilation, and lighting with dangerous fire hazards. He warns a quarter century of inadequate appropriations has caused a large backlog to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offic
State Board
Regents
Arthur Walsh
Regent
Iowa
Far From Bataan survivor becomes convict in Fort Madison era
George W. Nicholson, 39, a Tl March of Bataan survivor and WWI veteran captured after Corrigidor fell April 8, 1942, was sentenced by Jasper County in June 1957 for attempting to use another's credit card for service station purchases. Reported in Presidio magazine produced by Fort Madison inmates. Eligible for parole in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bataan
Towa
Thetan
George W. Nicholson
Indiana
Jasiper County
Presidio
Fort Madison
Nicholson
Eight candidates vie to fill vacancy on Iowa Supreme Court
Governor Loveless considers eight active candidates for appointment to the state supreme court after Justice William A. Smith of Dubuque died. The appointee will serve only until November elections. The James Van Alen scholarship fund honoring the University of Iowa physicist active in the U. S. satellite program totals $1,477 as it grows slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveless
State Supreme Court
William A. Smith
Dubuque
Science
James van Alen
University of Iowa
U. S
Luther Summer School Attendees Listed
Corrine Rypestor of Elgin and iHelen Henderson, Mrs. Marjorie Hoger, and Mrs. Eleanore MacMillan, all of Castalia, Rebecca Olson, Shirley Olson, Wayne Olson, and Mary K. Swenson, all of Clermont, attend Luther Summer School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Rypestor
Elgin
iHelen
Jenderson
Marjorie ‘Hoger
Eleanore MacMillan
Castalia
Rebecca Olson
Shirley Olson
Wayne Olson
Mary K. Swenson
Clermont
Indian Fire Pits Found Along Iowa Highway 172
A grading crew on highway 172 between Elgin and Clermont uncovered two ancient Indian fire pits. Iowa State Highway Commission inspectors reported deer remains, charred wood, and a lead fragment in the pits. Archaeologists note pottery fragments and a trade bead, indicating post archaic era use and long-term camping activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elgin
Clermont
Gavin Sampson
Iowa State Highway Commission
James ‘Molumby
Highway Commission
R. J. Ruppe
State University of Iowa
Fite
Ruppe
Luther College Honor Roll For Second Semester Announced
The Luther College honor roll lists 121 students with at least 2.5 GPA of 3.0. Fifty nine men and sixty two women from eleven states appear on the list. Keith and Kenneth Crider of Elgin are named among the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Keith and
Kenneth Crider
R. A. Crider
Elgin
Fire alarm ends with quick crew response on Sunday
A Sunday morning scare near the Emil Gulsing farm ended without major damage as firemen arrived to a smoking oil stove. The warning siren sounded as they pulled out of town and managed to contain the blaze before it spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Gulsing Faron
Classified Ad Motto Draws Readers Far and Wide
A witty line about lost items and the power of classified ads suggests that nothing is truly missing when a notice can help locate it. The quote emphasizes the ad’s role in connecting seekers with belongings, jobs, and services across the community.
Illyria Clipperettes Enjoy Cookout at Elkader Park
The Illyria Clipperettes met on June 18 at Elkader Park for a cookout. Leaders demonstrated preparing gelatin salads, which were a bit thin after the meal. The girls then went swimming and reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Chipperettes
Wadena Selects Director Candidate
Wadena school district held a caucus to name a candidate for director of the new Valley Community School District effective July 1. Thirty seven voters participated with Alderson 13, Russell Jennings 10, Whittenbaugh and Mattocks five each. board planned a June 25 meeting to act on the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
New Valley Community
G. ‘W. Alderson
Russell Jennings
Faye Whittenbaugh
Wilder Mattocks
CE ‘Board
Legion Officers Elected In Elgin Meeting
The Elgin American Legion held a meeting on Monday evening June 9 at which officers for the coming year were elected. La Verne Larson was chosen Commander Orlando Loftegard Vice Commander Parl Kiple Adjutant Ivan Torkelson Finance Officer Forrest Welch Service Officer Ben Schori Sergeant at Arms and Perry Medberry Chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin American Legion
la' ‘Verne ‘Larson
Orlando Loftegard
Parl Kiple
Ivan Torkelson
Forrest Welch
Ben Schori
Anms
Perry Medberry
Legion Team Defeats Calmar for First Loss
The focal Legion team defeated Calmar 4 to 2 after moving the game from Calmar to Elgin due to rain. Mitts pitched a two hit complete game with ten strikeouts, while Calmar’s Bob Balik allowed four runs on six hits. Chapman hit a homer, Mitts a triple, and Gilson a double as Elgin climbed to first place in the standings. Waukon visits Sunday at 2:00 with bleachers promised for spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal Legion
Calmar
Elgin
Mitts
Bob Balik
Chapman
Gilson
Waukon
Spectatora
Central Community to vote on $395000 school addition bond
The Central Community school district in Elkader will vote on a 395000 bond July 1 for additions to multiple school buildings. Projects include three multipurpose buildings at Elkport Littleport and St Olaf and an addition to the Elkader school with an estimated 12.00 per square foot cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Community School District
Elkader
Mulity
Elkport
Littleport
St. Olaf
Bar Examination Passes For Iowa State Graduates
Town admitted scores of law graduates Friday to practice law within the state. Among them Noel I. Smith of George Washington University, son of Mr and Mrs Guernsey Smith, passed the bar exam at the State University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
State University of Iowa
Noel I. Smith
George Washington University
Guernsey Smith
Noel Smith Receives Juris Doctor at GWU Commencement
Noel Smith earned the Juris Doctor degree at The George Washington University's 137th annual commencement on June 4 in Washington DC. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Guernsey Smith of Elgin and previously received a Bachelor of Science from Iowa State College in 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Smith
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Smith
Guernsey Smith
Elgin
Iowa State College
Knudtsons Return From Trip
Mr and Mrs Laurence Knudtson with Marcia and Kathryn return from a two week vacation to California. They tour Portland Tongue Point base visiting the Pacific fleet and attend Billy Graham’s San Francisco rally with about eighteen thousand present. They also see Disney Land Knott's Berry Farm and stay with local relatives Mr and Mrs Floyd Knudtson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta ‘Bond
Pearl Johnson
Wilfred Bond
Elmer Struss
Jennie Carpenter
Danny
Robert Strums
Federal Dam
Minn
Elmer
California
Montana
Wisconsin
Texas
Minnesota
Germany
Struss’s
J. J. Kennedy
South Dakota
Dean Corbin
Laurence Knudtson
Marcia
Kathryn
Portland
Moth Balling Tongue Point Naval Base
San Francisco
Billy Graham
Los Angeles
Knudtson
Floyd Knudtson
Tryphie Knudtson
Clara Kuster
C. W. Alleman
Woman's Society Meeting Set for July 3 at St. Pauls
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at St. Paul's Methodist Church will gather July 3 at the church. Hostesses are Mrs. C. B. Schori and Mrs. Walter Follett. Worship service led by Mrs. John Tillotson. Mrs. Lucian Appelman of Clermont will report on the Cornell School of Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
St. Paul's Methodist
C. B. Schori
Walter Follett
John Tillotson
Lucian Appelman
Clermont
Cornell School of ‘Missions
Road Work on Two Sides of Elgin Tonight
Two winners were Earl Kiple and Richard Friederich Jr on Saturday night. The article lists numbers and times for June 21 events at 3:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., including multiple figures such as 1157 91688 128 367 1013 777 243 and 976 121 804 1954 465 1129 722 670 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl ‘Kiple
Richard Friederich, Jr
No Marked Detours Cause Confusion in Elgin
For several weeks strangers struggle to access Elgin as road work from here to Clermont and Rothlisberger corner diverts traffic onto country roads. Primary 172 is closed. grading in front of the high school and graveling by the river bridge. Iowa Road Builders began frost boll treatment on Rothlisberger road and plan six more inches of stone before surfacing. Project due to finish Sept. 13, width 22 feet 10 inches. Newmans of Sumner moved to the Schneider quarry and began crushing. Use side roads. no marked detours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Rothlisberger Corner
Iowa
Rothlisberger Road
Hunsberger Place
Newmans of
Sumner
Schneider Quarry
Danger in Putting Up Wet Hay
With wet conditions farmers rush to store hay before it dries. Wet hay risks brown color and no gain, plus potential loss of hay and barn by fire. Iowa logged 24 hay fires costing $171,000 last year despite a decent harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
W W Davidson Dies Longtime Elkader Attorney 83
W W Davidson 83 of Elkader northeast Iowa died Friday at home from a heart condition after years of poor health since a stroke. Drake University law graduate 1901, he practiced with his father T M Davidson, who died in 1917. Former mayor 40 years retired 1954, also Clayton county attorney and GOP central committee chairman. Survived by two daughters and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Davidson
Elkader
Drake University Law
T. IM. ‘Davidson
Clayton County
Republican County Central Committee
Farewell Party For Mrs Ott By Illyria Hit and Miss Club
Members of the Hit and Miss Club of Illyria Two surprised Mrs Richard Ott with a farewell party in Presbyterian Church parlors at Wadena. Readings by Laralee Wenger Rita Jellings and Eileen Rubens. Mrs Forrest Shaffer read an article. Contests by Mrs Orran Bane and Mrs Lyle Rubens. Gift presented. The Ott family moves to Modale in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hit and Miss Club of
Illyria
Richard Ott
Presbyterian Church
Wadena
Laralee Wenger
Rita Jellings
Eileen Rubens
Forrest Shaffer
Orran Bane
Lyle Rubens
Ott
Modale
Circles Elect Officers In Local Meetings
Circle Nora met Thursday at Mrs Coffin home with Mrs John Tillotson as co hosts Mrs Coffin elected chairman Mrs Ruby Benson vice chairman Mrs Martin Wenger secretary treasurer Mrs Leo Schori named parsonage committee member who gave the lesson Circle Rebecca met at Mrs Lyle Light home with Mrs Mel Kohler as co host Mrs R P Strauch elected chairman Mrs R A Crider secretary treasurer Dale DeSart on parsonage committee Crider gave the lesson Circle Rachel met at the church with Mrs Leonard Heins elected chairman Mrs Arthur Lantz secretary treasurer Mrs John McMillan vice chairman Ben Schori on parsonage committee Gladys Feller gave the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Very
Coffin
John Tillotson
Ruby Benson
Martin ‘Wenger
Leo Schori
Schori
Rebecca
Lyle Light
Mel Kohler
R. P. Strauch
R. A. Crider
See
Treas
Dale DeSart
Crider
Circle Rachel
Leonard Heins
Arthur Lantz
John McMillan
Ben Schori
Gladys Feller
Man of Few Words Faces Boulder Path to Progress
A terse figure confronts obstacles that appear as heavy boulders on a journey forward. Each stumbling block may become a stepping stone, reframing setbacks into small advances.
Sylvia Larson to be featured on ISU College radio program
Sylvia Larson of Elgin will appear on the student spotlight at 11 a.m. Friday, June 27, on the Iowa State Teachers College radio program on WOT 640 kc. Larson, who will teach at Tama next year, will sing an aria from Mozart's opera Totus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Larson
Elgin
Iowa State Teachers College
WOT
Miss Larson
Tama
California Visitors Pastor and Mrs Vance Knutson
Pastor Knutson preached at worship services while the Knutsons visited relatives. They traveled from Estherville to their Santa Clara California parish after spending the weekend at the Stutrud parsonage with Pastor and Mrs Dennis Stutrud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Knutson
Elgin
Dennis Stutrud
Knutson
Knutsons
Estherville
Santa Clara
Calif
Local Congregation Hosts Visiting Bible Classes
The Apostolic Christian Congregation welcomed Bible classes, teachers, and members from Morris and Winthrop Minnesota and visitors from Sabetha Kansas Elfin West Ul and Oakville. About 290 people attended. Supper was served at the church Saturday and Sunday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostolic Christian Congregation
Morris
Winthrop
Minn
Lester
West Bend
Sabetha
Kans
Elfin
Oakville
Death of G O Remme Ward in Independence
The death of G O Remme of Independence occurred suddenly last Wednesday. He had managed the Woodward store in Independence for 29 years, now an Anthony store. Funeral services were held Friday at the Lutheran Church in Independence. Remme was 14 years old. Relatives attending from the vicinity included several Olson, Bleckhus, Thorson, Amundson, Larson, Bacon, Mork, and Schneider families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvin Olson
Wm. Bacon
Almer Amundson
Kathleen
Gerald Schneider
Oliver Larson
la Verne Larson
Abel Mork
West Union
Waterloo SSA officer to visit West Union court house
A representative from the Water loo social security office will be at West Union Court House on July 1 and July 15 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon to assist with services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Social Security Office
West Union
Court House
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Den
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Merle Zimmerman
Butch Bond
Mr. Ott
Tulu
Elwood Aeschiiman
Chicago
Lena Aeschiiman
James Fennell
Kimball
Nebr
Larry Fennell
Louie Anderson
Francis
Christine Gilchrist
Marion
Jim Gilchrist
Leslie Tahl
Muscatine
Women's Guild
The
James Probert
Milo Oldfather
Francis Laughren
Ingels
Arthur Herrling
Chmir
Oldfather
Towa Press Association
Luther Summer
Angel
Ederal New
Illyria Clipperettes
Legion
Juris Doctor
Knudtsons
Woman’s Society
G. O. Remme
W.U
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