Governors Lead Protest To Washington Over Guard Cuts
Governor Erbe will head a delegation of governors to Washington to protest President Kennedy’s plans to reduce National Guard and reserve divisions. The move follows state leaders urging a strong, factual protest to protect defense capability amid perceived changes. details include inviting others to join and highlighting potential manpower and tradition losses. The article also notes a 1959 proposal to abolish the county recorder’s office in Mahaska County, merging it with the county auditor with a salary rise, Red Rock Dam area expansion from 6,300 to about 9,000 acres, teen-age driver safety initiatives in Des Moines, and a new curfew loitering ordinance in Coon Rapids with penalties up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine.
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Erbe
Washington
Kennedy
National Guard
Gay, Enlandiver
Georgia
National
Guard
Eee
Maheska County
Sill
County Recorder
Recorder
Statehouse
Des Moines
Iowa
Wadena News Teems With School and Community Notes
Local items cover youth group fellowship and travel to Ark on Colorado. Death of a community member, McClavey, noted with family memories. Church events include United Brethren talks and mission study. School news highlights film strips, new books, spring flowers, and science projects.
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Orig
United States
Lyla
Steven
Bert Aylsworth
Thomas Ogle
Donald Sutter
Kris
Frareia Dennler
Committees Named for 43rd Annual Community Day
The lists detail committees for the 43rd Community Day including General chaired by Mrs Gi Yearaus and Mrs LeRoy Hothlisberger. seating, tickets, and staffing teams coordinated by named volunteers such as Arthur Gaepman Carroll Kling John Grimm Carol Wilson Otis Jetlisberger Harold Strong Gordon Pollock Cleve Bennett Glen Yearous and many others. Key roles include Dillon of noon events, lighting, selling tickets, moving chairs and piano, registration, and stand operations with numerous volunteers from the community.
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Gi Yearaus
LeRoy Hothlisberger
Mire Charles
Strong
Joend
Ste Willem Berg
Eee Frieden
Ed Wenge
Thomas Sgewels
Gehring
Arten Strong
William
Arthur Gaepman
Carroll Klingmall
John Grimm
Carol ‘Wilson
Otis Jetlisberger
Gam
Harold Strong
Gordon Pollock
Gehe ‘Wenger
Carel Wilson
Rite
Cleve Bennett
Glen Yearous
Charles Strong
Joe Ogle
Aney ‘Roethlisberger
Myre Strong
Duane
Bill Bennett
Art Strong
Eugene Medberry
Dennis Meyer
Melbert Meyer
Howard Medberry
Kenneth Medber
Kenneth Strong
Milo Frieden
Virgil Torson
William Dennler
Virgil Miles
Roy Halverson
Orran Bane
Albert Dennler
Forrest Shaffer
Emmett’ Light
Thos
Foxwell
Raymond Benson
Arthur Yearous
Reynold Strong
Delbert Chapman
Harry Butikofer
Paul Smith
Roger Morgon
Vietorer
Ndy Miles
Merlin Butikofer
Kerry
Mite
Ruth Rothlisberger
Mabel King
Attend Convention of ALCW District in Decorah
The ALCW district convention met Wednesday at First Lutheran Church Decorah. Delegates included Mrs Russell Wenger and Mrs Bee Snyder with Rev and Mrs C T Fielstal, Mrs Helen Blockhus, and Mrs Fred Butikofer. Dr R H Riensche led the program showing school work slides. A Rogness of St Paul spoke about a World Council trip to Delhi India.
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A.L.C.W
Decorah
Russell Wenger
Bee Snyder
CT Fielstal
Helen Blockhus
Fred Butikofer
R H. Riensche
Whiliseere Rokire Waverly
A. Rogness
St. Paul
World Council of Church
Delhi
India
Mig
Rognem Vimn
Floyd Frieden Wins Jackpot Saturday
Floyd Frieden wins a jackpot on Saturday amid a mixed text noting other prize mentions. The fragment lists multiple numbers drawn and hints at a local drawing event with sparse legible details.
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Floyd Frieden
NFO Meeting Set for Oelwein May 6 at 8 30 PM
The NFO Chapter in Enyette County will hold its regular monthly meeting in Oelwein on May 6 at 8:30 PM, scheduled in the Chamber of Commerce building.
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Enyette
NFO
Oelwein
Chamber of Commerce
Kohler Named President of Florida National Bank Vero Beach
R E Kohler elected president of the Florida National Bank at Vero Beach at a board meeting. He joined the bank in 1956 after a career at Elgin State Bank and service in WWII Naval Air Corps. He has progressed from assistant cashier to president in four years.
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Robert E. Kohler
Florida National Bank
Vero Beach
Kohler
Elgin
Elgin State Bank
University of Iowa
Naval Air Corps
Rosewood
First Methodist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Free Coffee and Doughnuts Day Draws Huge Turnout at Hellum Produce
Mentin Hellum reported strong attendance at his free coffee and doughnuts event at Hellum Produce on Saturday April 28. Over 400 people came to collect Echo clippings. Prizes included a wrist watch won by Dan Butihofer Jr, a gallon of Sil-O/Dri for Clarence Hofer, and a sack of shells for Cornelius Reierson. Shirley K. Larson conducted the drawing.
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Mentin Hellum
The
Echo
Dan Butihofer, Jr
Clarence Hofer
Cornelius Reierson
Shirley K. Larson
Drawing Time Change This Saturday May Five
Commencing this Saturday May 5 the cash drawing will be held in the evenings at 8 30 instead of afternoons. The change remains in effect during the summer until further notice for the sake of longer daylight hours in the fields.
Highway Conference Draws 400 Legion Members
More than 400 members of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are expected at the Spring Conference in Osage on Tuesday May 6th. The Fourth District includes 12 counties Anamakee Buchanan Cerro Gordo Chickasaw Clayton Delaware Fayette Floyd Howard Mitchell Winneshiek Worth. Sessions occur at the American Legion Hall and Our Savior Lutheran Church with 9:00 a.m. registration. Luncheons and a 6:30 p.m. banquet precede an election of district officers for the coming year. Local leaders will deliver remarks and poetry noted as M D by department commander VvoH.
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American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary
Osage
Anamakee
Buchanan
Cerro Gordo
Chickasaw
Clayton
Delaware
Fayette
Floyd
Howard
Mitchell
Winneshiek
Worth
American Legions
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Legion
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Elgin Couple Announces Engagement of Mary Pamela Clothier
Mrs. Mary Clothier of Elgin announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Pamela Clothier to Dennis M. Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Melbert Meyer of Elgin. The bride elect will wed in August from the Waterloo School of Practical Nursing. Mr Meyer is a farmer near Elgin.
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Mary Clothier
Elgin
Mary Pamela
Dennis M. Meyer
Melbert Meyer
Waterloo School of Practical Nursing
Mr. Meyer
Preparing to Lay Paving in Elgin
The Jackson Construction Co. of Nevada completed curbs and gutters from the furniture store corner to the Methodist Church. Weather permitting, work should reach the railway tracks this week. Myers Bros. Excavates at Clermont, Fort Atkinson firm, began street work last week and, by Saturday night, had finished most of the stretch from the dry run bridge to the Highway 18 intersection. Soil removal will be compacted and base crushed stone laid before curbs and gutters.
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Jackson Construction Co
Nevada
Veterans of World War II and Auxiliary Meet in Cedar Rapids
The 2nd District Veterans of World War II and Auxiliary gathered at the Arrow Cafe and Memorial Hall with officers elected for the coming year. District Commander F D Welch presided as Ned S Richards spoke on publicity and membership. New officers include Commander Ray P Neiers and Sr Vice Commander Earl Hansel, among others. Auxiliary officers were named led by President Mrs Thomas Moore and Secretary Mrs Shirley Wilson.
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Jerse
Arrow Cafe
Memorial Hall
Dept
Q. M
Ned S. Richards
Waterloo
F. D. Welch
Elgin
Dubuque
Camm
al de Wald
Cedar Rapids
Chaplin
Alfred Schhantz
Frank Michel
Anamosa
Thomas Moore
Lisbon
Ray P. Neiers
Cassade
W. H. Milroy
Delaware
Fred Halfhill
Earlville
Clara Clay
Guard
John Glesener
Maquoketa
Sec
Treas
Shirley Wilson
Junior Auxiliary meeting at Derryl Leonhart home
The Junior Auxiliary met Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Derryl Leonhart’s home. Hostesses were Linda Reed and Betty Reierson. Lauralea Leonhart and Kendra Loftsgard organized the program with Kay Loftsgard and Marlys Houg in attendance. Linda Wogle attended as a guest.
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Derryl Leonhart
Linda Reed
Betty Reierson
Lauralea Leonhart
Kendra Loftsgard
Kay Loftsgard
Marlys Houg
Linda Wogle
Vote No on Official Residence for church district leader
Local meeting at Strawberry Point Sunday afternoon saw 90 to 60 vote against providing an official residence for the Dubuque district superintendent of the church. Present superintendent resides in Oelwein. Also notes a birth in the area: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joe, born Friday at a West hospital weighing six pounds.
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Iahy
Wadena
Arkon
Colorado
Jennie' Carpenter
Laver McClaw
Pa Veus
Javey
Til
W. F. Moore
Lyle Light
W. C. Follett
Donald Gardner
Caspers
Seven County
Strawberry Paint
Dubuque
Oelwein
Joe Ee
Re- Becca
Uraday
Aprite
Leme Hospi West
Asparagus Field Workers Arrive in Elgin
Elgin saw a sharp population rise last Wednesday as auto loads of transient workers from Brownsville Texas arrived to work in the asparagus fields. A second group is expected this week. Foreman Jesse Montalvo leads the field crew amid a second cultivation. Harvest hinges on warm weather with an estimated one week to picking if conditions stay favorable.
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Elgin
Brownaville
Texas
Asparagus
Elgin Asparagus Co
Jesse Montalvo
Firemen's Benefit Dance Set For May 9
Elgin firemen sponsor a benefit dance at Frieden's hall next Wednesday May 9. Ray Alto's Cowboys provide music with a mixed program for all ages. Advance tickets are on sale and organizers urge cooperation and support. They need the funds and say come to our dance and we'll come to your fire.
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Elgin Firemen
Frieden's Hall
Ray Alto
Cowboys
Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs C O Christ
Mrs C O Christ entertained a bridge party last Wednesday afternoon at her home. Prizes went to Mrs G J Mosby high Georgia Mae Schori second and Mrs Mel Kohler low. Guests included Mdrls Charles ONeill Herbert Dummer Muth W C Falk Leo Schori Arthur Herrling G J Mosby Mel Kohler and Georgia Mae Schori. Mrs C B Schori and Mrs Louis Klingman joined for lunch.
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C. O. Christ
G. J. Mosby
Georgia Mae Schori
Mel
Eastern Stars Meet May 8 With Film and Q A
The Eastern Stars will meet Wednesday evening May 8 at 7 30 PM, closing 8 PM. Hostesses are Mrs Leo Falk Mrs C B Schori and Mrs Le on Hansen. A cancer film will be shown and Dr H H Wolf will answer questions. Public invited. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.
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Leo Falk
C. B. Schori
Leon Hansen
H. H., Wolf
Norris Co to Repair Ottumwa Curbs With Special Equipment
The Norris Co of Ottumwa will fill back of curbs and prepare streets for asphalt paving. They will use a smaller unit to move the machine and will leave the equipment on site until the job is finished.
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Norris
Norris Co
Ottumwa
Betti
Reiecson
Elgin Lions Hold Monthly Club Meeting
The Elgin Lions Club met at St. Pauls Methodist Church. President Arden Greener announced a $50 donation to the Light Conservation Fund. A resuscitator purchase was discussed but not decided. Nominating committee proposed officers: Secretary Ed Klingman, President Russell Goodell, and others with several vice presidents and board members listed.
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Elgin Lions Club
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Lion
Arden Greener
Light Conservation Fund
Pres. Greener
Ed Klingman
Charles Capper
Russell Goodell
V. Bartonets
Louis Kjosa
Clarence Muchlethaler
Albert Schori
Don Gardner
Hilder Gilbertson
Legion Auxiliary Held Meeting in Elgin
The Elgin unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday afternoon April 17 with 18 members present. Ellen Mason reported on messages to service members. The Spring Conference is set for May 8 at Osage. contact Mrs. Robert Reeder to attend. Prizes were won by Mrs. Belen Blockhus and Mrs. Earl Kiple. May committees include Community Club and Cookies, with several named members. Auxiliary Hostesses were Mrs. Clifford Gisleson and Mrs. Jake Schneider.
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Elgin
Am, Legion Auxiliary
Ellen Mason
Osage
Robert Reeder
Belen Blockhus
Earl Kiple
Community Club
Jake Schneider
Clara Muehlethater
Clarence Torkelson
Leota Welch
George Nickels
Forrest Welch
Clifford Gisleson
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