Valley FFA District Meeting Report
Valley FFA members attend the Northeast District Leadership Conference at South Winneshiek School Calmar with four Valley members as delegates. The Treasurers Book earned Gold while the Program of Work earned Silver. Bronze went to the secretary book. Officers include Stanely Anderson secretary and Chuck Manccil seeking district president ahead of Cedar Rapids election April 28 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
South Winneshiek
Calmar
Valley Ira
Larry Buroden
Duane Patterson
Valley Chapter
Valley
Jim Coffin
Valley Ffa
Ronald Butiko
FPA
Stanley Anderson
Chuck Manccil
PRA
Cedar Rapids
Easter Seal Campaign Opens in Fayette County Iowa
The Easter Seal drive to fund handicapped services in Iowa begins with mailing over 7500 seal sheets to Fayette county homes and businesses. Campaign runs through April 10 with volunteers coordinating appeals to support Camp Sunnyside and Fayette county therapy and equipment needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
Youth Council
Iowa
Fayette County
Wm. Moore
Pleasant Valley Two
Pleasant Valley
Fayette County Approves Soil Conservation Plans
Five farm plans approved at the March Fayette County Soil Conservation District meeting. Plans were prepared by Clarence Larson of Clermont township. New cooperators include Charles Hamlett Putnam two Betty L Knickerbocker Fairfield twp Darrel Bushman Clermont two and Harlan Koester Dover twp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Clarence Larson
Clermont Township
Charles Hamlett
Putnam Two
Betty L. Knickerbocker
Fairfield Twp
Darrel Bushman
Clermont Two
Harlan Koester
Dover
New Titles at Elgin Library
Six grant books arrived this week at the Elgin Public Library. Titles include The Story of the Three Little Pigs by Leslie Brooke Savage The Story of the United Nations Dawden Look at a Flower Concise Encyclopedia of Antiques Dewey Dewey Decimal Classification 9th Edition Aesop Aesop's Fables Gifts to the Library The Tertia Club donated 25 to the Elgin Public Library on March 9 and the Elgin study area contributed 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Leslie Brooke
Savage
United Nations
Dawden
Concise Encyclopedia of Antiques
Aesop
Aeshop
Tertia Club
Elgin Public Library
Elgin
Election slated for Fayette soil conservation post
An election to select a Fayette County Soil Conservation district commissioner will be held Monday March 28 in the Farm Bureau building Fayette. Polls open 3 to 8 p.m. Candidates are Leslie Anderson Clermont township and Frank Thyer Center township. The winner will replace Carl Lueder Windsor two whose term expires in April. Anderson has served as an air commissioner two years and operates a 240 acre hog farm about four miles west of Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Leslie Anderson
Clermont Township
Frank Thyer
Center Township
Carl Lueder
Windsor
Derson
Wadena Library Adds Records and Albums Collection
The Wadena Public Library now loans record albums and records from the Iowa State Library Assn. The mix includes classical, children, speaking, and popular titles. Donations were received from the American Legion Auxiliary and local supporters as work progresses on the library exterior. Community Club, Women’s Guild notes, upcoming speak er May 14, and a dehumidifier purchase for the church library are reported along with local visitations and hospital transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Gehring Couple Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
The children of Mr. and Mrs Charles Gehring host an open house honoring their parents 40th anniversary. The event is Sunday March 27 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Gehring apartment in West Elgin. Friends relatives and neighbors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gehring
Gehring
West Elgin
McNeill Circle Hosts St Theresa Guests for Picnic
McNeill Entertain Circle and Guests hosted St Theresa's Circle members and guests for a March 15 picnic dinner. After the dinner 500 was played with Stella Boyle winning high for ladies and Charles O'Neill high for men. Attendees included Rev Thomas Currier and many local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Welgin
Joe Leehy
Stella Boyle
Ruth’ Boyle
Walter Kohls
Tom McNeil
Sutters Buy Bartunek Home in Engin for June Occupancy
Donald Sutters Bay Home of WY. Bartuneks Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sutter s have purchased the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vince Bartunek in Engin and will have occupancy June 30th. This is a 2-bedroom home about three years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Cash winners in Elgin draw announce big jackpot
Ernest Baumgartner won the $2000 jackpot at the cash giveaway in Elgin held last Saturday. Mrs. Jacob Hoover was announced as the winner of $10, adding to the event's prize list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Baumgartner
Elgin
Jacob Hoover
Engagement Notice for Sharon Van Sickle and Loftsgard
Announcement states the engagement of Sharon Kay Van Sickle daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald C Sickle of Des Moines to Miss Loftsgard a 1862 Valley High graduate employed by United Air Lines in Chicago Illinois. Mr Van Sickle a 1860 East High Des Moines graduate is employed by Ozark Air Lines also in Chicago. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epproachinge Marriege
Sharon Kay van Sickle
Donald C. Sickle
Des Moines
Miss Loftsgard
Valley High
United Air Lines
Chicago
Ilinois
Mr. van Sickle
East High
Ozark Air Lines
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notes Regular Session March 15
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon March 15 at 2 pm. Eleven members answered roll call. A membership merit certificate was awarded for reaching the goal. A letter announced the Butternut Christmas Club program with future certificates and labels on a point system. New folding chairs for the rooms were discussed and a bill for a new light fixture was approved. Hostesses were Mrs. Helen Boyer and Mrs. Robert Boleyn. Announcements named April hostesses Mrs. Ellen Mason and Mrs. Jacob Schneid er, and Community Club hosts for April include Mrs. Schneid er, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Ole Reierson, and Mrs. Helen Brockhus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Boyer
Robert Boleyn
Ellen Mason
Jacob Schneider
Ole Reierson
Helen Brockhus
Homemakers Club Meeting Delayed By Member's Death
The Homemakers Club meeting was postponed due to a member's death. A Thursday session at the F. B. Library followed a dinner for the Local Affair Committee. Dues were paid, reports given, and an April 15 meeting planned at Mrs. Merten Strong's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
F. B
Ingrid. Holt Trobach
Lehmans Razing Mattoon Home in Elgin
Walter Lehman and son Eugene raze the former Mattoon house on Pleasant street once Elgin’s finest. The residence was unoccupied for years after Mrs Lille Mattoon moved to Hill City and lived with daughter Mrs Nelie Koevenig. A public sale of household goods was held earlier at the home.
Dummermuths Entertain at 500 Mr and Mrs Conner Dummer
Mr and Mrs Conner Dummermuth entertained at 500 Saturday evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Harry Cline high score, Mrs Eugene Schori second, and Mrs Lea Falb low. Robert Falb won high, Henry McMillan second, Don Fauser low. Notice: local and school news held over to next week due to lack of time and space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dummermuths
Conner Dummermuth
Harry Cline
Eugene iSchori
Lea Falb
Robert Falb
Henry McMillan
Don Fauser
Invite Bids for New Church Addition at St Pauls Elgin
Bids invited for construction of a new addition to St. Pauls Methodist Church Elgin. Interested parties should write or call Death and Gibson Architects 417 Logan Ave Waterloo IA 50703 telephone Adams 23884. Bids from general contractors due by April 7 at 6 p.m. in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Elgin
Gibson Architects
Logan Ave
Waterloo
Iowa
Adams
General Contractors
Voshell Promoted to Lance Corporal in Marine Air Squadron
Gary E Voshell son of Mr and Mrs Howard L Voshell of Wadena was promoted to Lance Corporal while serving with Marine Air Control Squadron One based at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma Arizona His promotion cited in service rank military appearance and knowledge of selected subjects. Vashell entered service in August 1983.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary E. Voshell
Howard L. Voshell
Wadena
Marine Air Control Sauadron One
Marine Corp Air
Yuma
Arizona
Fleet Marine Forces
Vashell
Falb Wins Bid for Elgin Grade School Building
H W Falb of West Union was the successful bidder for the frame school building south of the Elgin grade school. His bid was $200. The Valley district plans to locate a mobile classroom on the site and move the building in about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Falb
West Union
Elgin
Valley District
Woman's Day at Maynard Farm Bureau Event
Mrs A B Jacob Mrs Leon Faceb and Susan Mrs Lawrence Gehring and Mrs M J Blockhus attended the Farm Bureau Woman's Day at Maynard Monday afternoon participating in activities. Gehring won first prize for her bar cookies Brock second for drop cookies. Jacob and Susan modeled in the style show. The April meeting will be postponed to April 1 due to Good Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jacob
Leon Faceb
Susan
Lawrence Gehring
M. J. Blockhus
Farm Bureau
Maynard
M. J. Brock
Leon Jacob
Charles Wenger Hosts 48th Anniversary Dinner
Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger hosted their 48th wedding anniversary at the Valley Inn on Sunday. Attendees included Wayne Gilson and David Clermont. Russell Wenger and Steven Craig and Paul David. C J Anderson Shelly Debra Scott Kristine. Gene Ellis Danny Heidi Gary Gilson Becky Del ewin Lynn Jackie Jennifer and Mike Schori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Wenger
Valley Inn
Wayne Gilson
David
Clermont
Russell Wenger
Steven
Craig
Paul David
C. J. Anderson
Shelly
Debra
Scott
Kristine
Cedar Rapids
Gene Ellis
Danny
Heidi
Gary Gilson
Becky
Delewin
Lynn
Jackie
Jennifer
Mike Schori
Lightning Strikes Near Lehman Homes Causing Power Outages
Lightning struck near the Lehman family homes, Max and Leo Lehman, last Thursday evening, blowing fuses and damaging wiring. No fire occurred though some electrical damage was reported. The area has experienced minor outages in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Leo Lehman
Elgin Lions Club to Stage White Elephant Sale
Glen W. Christen, son of Mr and Mrs Will J Christen of Rt 2 Elgin, trains as Air Force craft weapons systems specialist at Chanute AFB Illinois after completing basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. He is a Valley High School graduate who attended the University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Christen
Glen W. Christen
Will J. Christen
Rt. 2
Elgin
Chanute Afb
Air Force
Lackland Afb
Texas
Valley High School
The
University of Towa
Farm Tour to Texas By Local Farmers Group
Laurence Knudtson and Max Medberry led a party of 19 area farmers and businessmen on a Texas farm tour departing Arlington early Sunday. The group from West Union Arlington Sumner Strawberry Point Oelwein and Elgin included Don Squires L H Guthart and others. The trip, planned by Max Seedorff Ralph Catshall and Ross Catshall, followed a previous Texas farmer visit and includes ranch and farm operation tours. The Jowans will attend a Chamber of Commerce banquet Tuesday night. Tours are scheduled throughout the visit and the cost is borne by the participants. they expect to return Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Knudtson
Max Medberry
Texas
Arlington
Don Squires
L. H. Guthart
Ross
Ralph Catshall
Kenneth Carnall
James Strawn
Lloyd Seedorff
Forrest Hamlett
Ed Barrack
Max Seedorff
Merle, Sullivan
Bernard Pattison
Lloyd Pleggenkuhle
Robert Ralston
Gan Fuhrman
Fred Waits
Ralph
Ross Catshall
Towa
Jowans
Chamber of Commerce
West Union
Sumner
Strawberry Point
Oelwein
Elgin
Precinct Caucuses Set For March 28 In Clermont Area
Fayette County Democratic Chairman Steve Story urged Democrats in Clermont Pleasant Valley and Illyria townships to attend preconvention caucuses on Monday night March 28. Meetings start 8 p m at designated sites with no voting until 8 30 p m Candidates for precinct committeeman committeewoman delegates and alternates to the county Democratic Convention will be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Pleasant Valley
Illyria
Steve Story
Fayette County
Lloyd Meier
Charles Wenger
Elgin
Wadena
Election Board
Hughes
Extension Service Events Report for Fayette County
Community notices list events from Extension Service across Fayette and nearby towns. Homemakers group meets March 25 at Oelwein Chamber building 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Laundry workshop runs March 28 to April 2 at Iowa State University Ames and Newton. 4-H Leaders Organization meets March 28 at 1 and 8 pm at County Extension office Fayette. Extension Council gathers March 29 at 8 pm Fayette office. Six County 4-H club commit. Treeting ah
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein Chamber of Commerce
Iowa State University
Ames
Newton
Fayte
Fayette
Dianne Frieden to Practice Teach in Cedar Rapids Area
Dianne Frieden of Elgin among 66 Iowa Wesleyan education majors starting full time practice teaching on March 2 in eight weeks in eastern Iowa public schools. Supervising teachers observe, guide and grade performance. Frieden will teach girls physical education at Harding Junior High in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianne Frieden
Elgin
Iowa
Wesley- 1Mn
Miss Frieden
Harding
Cedar Rapids
Lauer Recreation Sold to Wil linghams from Oelwein
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Willingham of Oelwein bought the Lauer tavern and pool hall and took possession Monday. They plan to move around April 1 and will relocate as Mr Lauer, formerly a salesman, had been based in Oelwein. The Lauers operated the business for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauer Recreation
Kenneth Willingham
Oelwein
Lauer
Clair Lauer
Cedar Rapids
Layer
Collins Radio
George A. Schultz
Lauers
Circle Meetings Circle Ruth at Church with Nora
Circle Ruth and Circle Nora joined at the church on March 17 for worship and a program titled O Glorious Dawning. Mrs Rex Mulford spoke on 16 Webster Grove Concern and Communion. Each circle held its business meeting afterward and plans for an open house at the parsonage on March 31 were announced. Hostesses included Libbie Larson Clara Muehlethaler Ray Chapman and Leo Schori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Nora
Marion ALCW March Meeting Notes and Workshop
The Marion ALCW met on March 10 at 1 30 pm opening with a hymn Devotions were given by Mrs Kenneth Kjosa Otto Gisleson presented the Bible study The God of the Cosmos True and false questions were answered The secretary's report was read The business meeting discussed several items A workshop was held at Mrs Ole Lofts gard home Items made for a project discussed Mrs Morris Landsgard spoke on Neighbors Faith Episcopalians and Eastern Orthodox Birthday song offered for March birthdays Offering meditation read Ushers Mrs Gilbert Lofts gard and Mrs Ida Leuchtenmacher Hostesses for March Mrs Myron Hoag and Mrs Merlin Hellum Meeting closed with Lord's Prayer and table prayer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Alcw
Kenneth Kjosa
Otto Gisleson
Ole Loftsgard
Illyria Clipperettes Hold March Meeting at Fauser Home
The Illyria Clipperettes met Saturday March 12 at Becky Fauser's home with 14 members and two leaders present. Janet Erickson led, a 4H pledge closed the session. Demonstration by Fauser and talks by Ranee Dummermuth and Erickson followed. A film titled "The was shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Clipperettes
Becky Fauser
Janet Erickson
Fauser
Ranee’ Dummermuth
Elgin Lions Club White Elephant Sale Scheduled
The Elgin Lions Club will hold its annual White Elephant Sale on Saturday March 26 at 1 30 p m on the parking lot opposite the Baptist Church People may donate items by calling Elgin 2752 or 3871 and pickups occur Saturday morning Articles sold last year included sofas lawn mowers hog feeders radios washing machines tools and more Proceeds will support local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lions Club
Baptist Church
Elgin
Named IES Regional Vice President Nominated
William A Weibel of Chicago has been named as IES Regional Vice President for the N Central Region for a two year term. He is a senior engineer at Joslyn Manufacturing Co with extensive luminaire design experience and long service in IES since 1942, including leadership roles in Chicago Section committees and teaching electrical engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam A. Weibel
Chicago
N. Central
IES
U.S.A
Canada
Weibel
Joslyn Manufacturing Co
Chicago Technical College
Ight
Illuminating Engineering Society
Lallors
Elgin Lutheran ALCW Meeting Highlights
Elgin Lutheran ALCW met Thursday afternoon in the fellowship hall with 34 members and three children present. Hostesses included Mrs Allan Anderson and others. program featured hymns, devotions on The God of Cosmos, a skit Voices of The Passion, and a duet Yield Not To Temptation. An esthetic sewing project for African children was planned for later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Alcw
Fellowship Hall
Allan Anderson
Lawrence West
Hulda Sutter
Ed Butikofer
Orvin Thompson
Jesus
Harold Halverson
Lyle Martin
Dwayne Frieden
E. W. Hilgeman
Francis Butikofer
Fred Butikofer
Barl Seitz
DeVere Halverson
Bloyd . Thompson
John Butikofer
Africa
Circle Rachel Met Circle Rachel Assembly Notes
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met March 1 in a base ment with a study group on Acts Then and Now led by Rev. Lee Roy Collins. Discussion focused on many of the main characters of the Book of Acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Rachel
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Lee Roy Collins
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Wadena News
Wadena Community Club Board
Robert Klingman
Ben Butikofer
John Gage
Treas
Leallen Knox
John Erickson
Harold Popenhagen
Jim Probert
Women’s Guild
Women's Guild
Presbyterian Church
Arthur Herrling
George Alderson
Will Frey
Will Probert
Henry Jones
Harald Popenhagen
Synod School
America
Emil Volker
Oolwein
Sharon Kay Loftsgard
Gary Voshell
Lance Corporal
H. W. Falb Boys ‘School
Lehman Homes
Take Farm
Demo
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