GOP Governor Nomination Sparks Convention Talk
Supporters of William H. Nichols have filed nomination papers, claiming he is the only Republican who can win the governorship. Other candidates named include Des Moines attorney Running and Willard Archer of Nashua, with state figures like Jon Yack, Jack Schroeder, Norman Erbe, Robert Carson, and John Knudson noted as part of the field. The Iowa highway commission faces salary policy shifts, and a mental health reform plan aims to reduce hospital beds by expanding treatment and community care, projecting a 60 percent bed reduction over 15 to 20 years.
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Nicholas
Maid
Des Moines
Willard Archer
Nashua
Republcan
State Highway Commission
GOP
William G. Murray
Iowa
Heraclel c. ‘Loveess
Jon
Jack Schroeder
Davenport
Norman Erbe
Boone
Robert Carson
Independence
John Knudson
Albion
Cromwell
Wadena News Federated Women and church notices schedule
The Federated Women's Club met March 8 at Mrs Lyle Patherson home with a smorgasbord supper and a busy agenda including convention planning for March 23 at Wadena Flowers and decorations and registration duties were assigned Club Woman of the month named Mrs Klingman Ten American Legion Auxiliary members met to work on lap robes Scuffies and blocks for charity plans noted for a future meeting Arthur Herrling and family to Des Moines for a lum bee convention Various local visits and dinners noted with emphasis on community activities, bake sale announced for March 19
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Federated Women's Club
Federated Women’s Club
Lyle Patherson
Vice Press
Lindy Frey
Wadena
George Alderson
Patterson
Arthur. Herrling
Robert Ian
William Probert
Howard Shaffer
Frances Baldwin
Sidney Corbin
William Shea
Klingman
Frey
Herrling
Vogue
Probert
American Legion Auxiliary
Phil Caley
Jim Gilchrist
Arthur Herrling
Des Moines
Larry Evans
Fayette
Evans Mower
Ome
Lens Nolingtos
Saray
Pate
Wilfred Bond
William Yearfa
Elgin
Are “Ent Menbaugh
Forest Peterman
Elkader
Last Day of School Set for May 28 Saturday
The local board of education decided at its regular meeting to end the school year on Saturday May 28 To make up four lost days due to the girls state basketball tournament classes will also be held on Good Friday April 15 Monday April 18 and Thursday May 26 If further days are lost for vacations May 26 will be used for teachers records Superintendent M H Moore said
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Board of Education
Oriminally
M. H. Moore
Homecoming committees named at Elgin meeting
President Edward Klingman announced the Homecoming committees at the Elgin Community Club monthly meeting. August 4 5 6 and 7 were set for the event with tentative dates pending no conflicts. Dean DeSart was named general secretary treasurer and the list includes chairs for Finance Parade Entertainment Sports Doll and Pet Parade Concessions Publicity Registration and Housing Stage Seating and Lighting Union Homecoming Service Police with a life membership approved for Max Thoma.
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Edward Klingman
Elgin Community Club
Legion and Auxiliary Hall
Sheldon Boyle
Sec.Treas
Dean DeSart
Chas. O'Neill
Leo Falk
Keith Kohler
H. H. Wolf
Harold Halverson
Leo Lehman
Bob Falb
F. D. Welch
Dale Jensen
Otis Torkelson
G. J. Mouby
Ardin Greener
Harry Frieden
Lorence Muehlethaler
Wm. Moore
Don Fauser
Kent Falb
Adolph Henninger
Merle Clark
Arthur Lantz
Clarence Muehlethaler
Harry Everett
Clifford Gisleson
R. P. Strauch
G. H. Falk
Henry McMillan
John Tillotson
Maynard Lantz
James Hermen
C. J. Mulford
Vince Bartunek
W. Falk
Belna Snyder
Fred Burrow
Chas. Wenger
Rex Mulford
Ervin Metzger
Ivan Torkelson
Guernsey Smith
Iowa Development Commission
Des Moines
Max Thoma
Open House Honors Robert Ernst Golden Anniversary
Over one hundred guests attended a Sunday open house at the Robert Ernst home on March 6 to honor the couple on their golden wedding anniversary. Four nieces assisted, with Norma Anderton Waterloo serving ice cream, Robert L. Ernst Waterloo punch, Woodrow Reed Elgin cake, Keith I Hawkeye coffee, and Mrs Reed West Union presiding over the guest book. Guests came from Waterloo Elgin Wadena and West Union to greet the couple who received many gifts.
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Robert Ernst
Norma Anderton
Waterloo
Robert L. Ernst
Woodrow Reed
Elgin
Keith
Ph Reed
West Union
Wadena
West Lnnon
Mrs Clara Krueger Died in Waco Texas
Word reached Wednesday that Mrs Clara Krueger was found dead in bed by her daughter Mrs Harry Johnson while staying with the Johnson family in Waco Texas Funeral arrangements are pending
County Legion and Auxiliary to Meet
The County American Legion and Auxiliary will meet at Hawkeye Legion hall at 8:00 P.M. on March 22. Two civil defense films Fall Out and Rural Community Defense will be shown, followed by a civil defense skit by Auxiliary members and a short talk by Dean DeSart, Fayette county director of CD.
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American Legion
Hawkeye Legion Hall
Dean DeSart
Fayette County
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Dr John R Wood Wadena Is Dead
Dr John R Wood 72 a longtime Wadena doctor and former Fayette County coroner died Friday at the Iowa City veterans domiciliary center. He had retired in 1957 due to poor health. Survivors include a daughter two sons a sister and a brother. Services were held at 2:00 p m Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church in Wadena.
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John R. Wood
Wadena
Fayette County
Iowa City
Presbyterian Church
Clermont Actionship Republican caucus notice
The Clermont Actionship Republican caucus will be held at Farmers Savings Bank Monday evening March 21 at 7 30. Fred Cline is committeeman and Mrs Franz Appelmaan is committeewoman. The Pleasant Valley township caucus will be held at the Elgin town hall Friday evening March 5 at 7 30. John Falk is the local committeeman.
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Clermont
Farmers Savings Bank
Fred Cline
Franz Appelmaan
Pleasant Valley Township
Elgin
John Falk
Inflation Turns Family Nest Egg Into Chicken Feed
A sharp quip on rising prices illustrating how households see their savings eroded by inflation, turning once sizable nest eggs into modest sums. The line highlights financial strain across households without naming individuals or places.
Plans Change in Star Route Service
The postal department proposes a temporary change to the Star Route serving Elgin and Clermont effective March 28 for up to one year. The route departs West Union at 7:10 am to Clermont and Elgin, returns via Clermont, then West Union, with an afternoon run from West Union to Clermont and Elgin, and a return trip ending at West Union. A highway post office rerouting is planned but details are unavailable.
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Elgin
Clermont
West Union
Valley cheerleaders homage to leadership group
The piece honors Valley cheerleaders led by Shannell Rothlisberger Lois Kerr Elaine Hellum Donaline Larson and Ruth Bilden with chaperone Mrs Donald Sutter also receiving praise for their role in supporting the team this year.
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Valley
Shannell Rothlisberger
Lois Kerr
Elaine Hellum
Donaline Larson
Ruth Bilden
Donald Sutter
Silver Dollar Day at Elgin Co-operative
Elgin Co-operative invites customers to Silver Dollar Day on Saturday March 19. Cash purchases earn silver dollars as 5 percent savings on farm supplies. Free donuts milk and coffee served all day. Door prizes and registration available via the want ads regularis.
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Elgin Co-op
Precinct Caucuses Open to Shape Local Delegates
County political activity centers on precinct caucuses for both parties to name delegates to the county convention and state delegates. The Illyria Republican caucus is set for Tuesday evening March 22 at 7 30 at the town hall per Leallen Knox and Mrs Arthur Herrling. Valley High basketball seasons close with a 77 51 win over South Page advancing to Friday’s game against Gladbrook while Gladbrook edge Valley 66 53 in a state tournament thriller marked by Fouls and late free throws.
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Illyria
Leallen Knox
Arthur Herrling
Town Hall
Igy High School
Des Moines
Corwith Way
Valley
Gladbrook
South Page
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Janet Gehring
Dale Fogle
Judy Schade
Gladstock
Wadena Welcomes Girls Back Home on Homecoming Parade
Wadena, first district town on the parade route, rolled out a big welcome for the girls. Store windows bore congratulations and a welcome home sign spanned the street as citizens lined the route to cheer the team.
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Wadena
Vote on Merger of Local Creameries
Plans for merging several dairy plants have been discussed by members and directors for months. Friday a directors meeting was held by West Union Elgin Clermont and Postville at Postville. West Union and Elgin Clermont were ready to proceed with a merger if a central location is found. Postville opposed committing at this time.
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West Union
Elgin, Clermont
Postville
Elgin-Clermont
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