Wadena News Auxiliary Met Thursday At Legion Hall
Wadena News Auxiliary met in the Legion hall with fourteen members present. Reports praised hospital sendings of Haster candies and cookies. Plans covered poppy window decorations, wreaths, poppy sale, and a memorial marker for Helen Becktewald of Miles. May events include turkey dinner May 8 and lumbermen's convention May 22 with several named members organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
iMrs
Richard Ott
George Alderson
Walter Cook
Bert Erickson
Cleo Moore
Bert Aylsworth
Richard Aeschliman
Helen Becktewald
Miles
Alderson
Knoxville
Cancer Bund
Mdms
Luther ’ Crandall
Bert Aylaworth
Ralph Schuety
Leo Herriman
Arthur Herrling
Madge Murray
Aeschliman
Leo Ainsworth
Freemont Clark
Richard Erickson
Dean Probert
Eo Herriman
Alla’ Leonhart
Clement ‘Messerli
Ted Kjaer to Coach at Mason City
Ted Kjaer a football coach and teacher here for three years will join Mason City as assistant football coach next year and also teach history The Kjaer family plans to move after school ends Mr Kjaer will work in Des Moines at a summer job with Great Lakes Pipe Lines His family will stay with Mrs Kjaer's parents in Cedar Falls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Kjaer
Mason City
Kjaer
Mr. Kjaer
Des Moines
Great Lakes Pipe Lines
Cedar Falls
Death of Balz Kamm in West Union notice
Funeral services for Salz Kamm, age 686, of West Union were held at the First Baptist Church in Elgin on Wednesday afternoon, May 7. Arrangements were handled by Muehlthaler Funeral Home. Mr. Kamm died Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salz Kamm
West Union
First Baptist Church
Elgin
Muehlethaler
Mr. Kamm
Legion Meeting Set For Mortday May 12
Notice to Legion members announces a monthly meeting on Mortday evening May 12 to plan for Memorial Day. LaVerme BR. Larson signs the notice urging all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerme BR. Larson
Waterloo SSA representatives visit West Union court house
Corrected release notes that representatives of the Waterloo social security office will be in West Union at the Court House on May 6 and 20 from 10:00 to 12:00 noon. A stray line mentions a farmer, Steve Loew, near the Ma pie River, with a sow that farrowed 32 pigs weighing 63 pounds at birth. Today's best uy appears as an orphaned fragment from a Want Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Social Security Office
West Union
Court House
Steve Loew
Mapie River
Revenue Payments Up Over Past Year
Towans paid more taxes to the federal government in the first three months of 1958 than in the same period of 1957, with total internal revenue collections reaching 218,298,804 and estate and gift taxes rising by about 2.5 million. Federal income tax withholdings increased by about 4 million, while nine month liquor stamp sales to Town establishments remained at 1,548, unchanged from last year. stamps cost 50 dollars and mostly go to taverns and clubs, with penalties for un stamped liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towans
Federal Internal Revenue ‘Bureau
Bennett Finishes Marine Combat Training at Pendleton
Marine Pvt. William E Bennett completes four weeks of individual combat training at Camp Pendleton California on May 5. The course covers infantry tactics first aid demolitions field fortifications and weapons schooling. Marines learn all serve as infantrymen regardless of specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Bennett
Cleve L. Bennett
Elgin
Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Gifted pupil study joins Iowa program for 60 youths
The U S Office of Education cooperates with the Iowa department of public instruction and Iowa State Teachers college in a special eight week summer school project for gifted children. About 60 high learning ability students will participate in ISTC classrooms this summer to develop a modern curriculum expanding education opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Office of Education
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
Iowa State Teachers College
ISTC
Water crisis prompts study in southern Iowa
A new Iowa Natural Resources Council study flags acute water use in southern Iowa draining the Chariton Nodaway Platte Grand Wyaconda and Fox rivers. Farm water-hauling costs are estimated at seven million dollars over five years and transportation to larger schools is hindered by poor roads, per State Sen William Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Chariton
Nodawa, Platte, Grand
Wyaconda
Fox Rivers
William Harbor
Henderson
Towa
Harbor
NFPA fall conference set for Des Moines in November 1959
The National Fire Protection Association schedules its fall conference for Iowa with dates November 12 and 13 to be held in Des Moines. J. Herron reports describe the event and venue on State Fire Marshal Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fire Protection Association
Iowa
Des Moines
J. Herron
Three Iowa Professors Win Guggenheim Fellowships
Three Iowa professors have received Guggenheim Fellowships awarded annually to individuals who demonstrate high capacity for scholarly achievement. The announcement notes the selection emphasizes originality and promise in their respective fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Honges
Iowa
March Iowa livestock slaughter falls from 1957 and 1952-56 average
Iowa slaughter of beef veal pork mutton and lamb in March totaled 227 million pounds. The March 1958 figure was 11 percent below March 1957’s 254 million, and 3 percent below the 1952-56 March average of 233 million pounds.
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Iowa
WSCS Officers Elected for 1958 59
The Wo man Society of Christian Service elected officers for 1958 59 led by President Mrs Gordon Mosby and Vice President Mrs Archie Howard. Other officers include Recording Secretary Mrs Norris Capper Treasurer Mrs John Tillotson Promotion Mrs Ole Light Missionary Education and Service Mrs Rex Mulford Christian Social Relations Mrs Jack Gehring Student Work Mrs Donald Gilson Youth Work Mrs Arthur Lantz Children's Work Mrs Ed Klingman Spiritual Life Mrs George Falb Literature and Publications Mrs Robert Falb Supply Work Mrs Willard Grove Status of Women Mrs Leo Schori. Nominating Committee: Mrs Robert Kohler Mrs H H Wolf Mrs Donald Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Gordon Mosby
Archie Howard
Norris Capper
Treas
John Tillotson
Ole Light
Rex Mulford
Jack Gehring
Donald Gilson
Arthur Lantz
Ed Klingman
George Falb
Robert Falb
Willard Grove
Leo Schori
Robert Kohler
H. H. ‘Wolf
Donald Page
Change Age Group for Red Cross Swim
The Red Cross swimming instruction program at Upper Town University will raise the minimum age per headquarters. North Bayette County will admit only third graders next year due to crowding and funding limits. Second graders are eliminated to enable junior life saving classes at the same times. The summer program starts Monday June 9 and runs eight weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Upper Town University
North Bayette County
Injured Mrs. Rose Magee Recovers After Fence Fall
Mrs. Rose Magee of the west of Tuma district sustained injuries when she fell over a fence fracturing two ribs. A local doctor treated her, and she was later reported in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Magee
Tuma
Wadena Turkey Dinner Set At Legion Hall
Last reminder for the Legion and Auxiliary turkey dinner at the Wadena Legion hall Thursday evening May 8. Serving starts at five and continues as long as necessary as three groups have gained recognition for excellent dinners drawing patrons from Wadena and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Wadena Legion Hall
Wadena
Let Contract to Surface County Trunk Road
The Town Road Builders won the Ames bid on Tuesday to surface the county trunk road from Elgin to the Rothlisberger corner. It will be the county’s heaviest traveled trunk road, with preparatory work already done and additional work to treat drost boils. Surface will follow Fayette Sumner road specs with five inches of sub-base, rolled stone base, and two coats of asphalt and aggregate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Elgin
Rothlisberger Corner
Fayette - Sumner
Winning Numbers and Jackpot Night Annotations
Saturday evening draw lists numbers 1294 643 1366 168 1605 427 72 1077 569 784 281 946 1196 375 1470 with a $125.00 jackpot and six winners last week led by Lola Boyer Louis Becker Pauline Petratz Anna M Kimball Walter German and Otto Gisleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Boyer
Louis Becker
Pauline Petratz
Anna M. Kimball
Walter Germann
Otto Gisleson
Produce Building Adds to Center Street Expansion
J. Mulward is adding a 10 by 32 foot extension to his produce building on Center street at the southwest corner. The new wing mirrors the width of the office addition and will enlarge the candling section and provide more space for egg cases before the candling room.
Milk Spill Near LaVerne After Truck Tip Over
A truck tipped on a county road near LaVerne, spilling milk and causing about 200 dollars in losses. The incident also caused roughly 700 dollars in truck damage. A strong east wind and loss of control near the shoulder were cited as factors.
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LaVerne
Roberts Plans Ireland Trip From New York
Mr and Mrs Leonard Roberts intend to sail May 28 from New York to North Ireland to visit Mrs Elizabeth Mayne and other relatives. They expect to be away until Sept 25. It has been 12 years since Mrs Roberts last visited their homeland. Mrs Wayne and her son visited here several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Roberts
New York
North Ireland
Robert
Elizabeth Mayne
Roberts
Wayne and
Son
Pleasant Valley 4-H News Plans Skating Party and Tour
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H members answered roll call by sharing April fooling pranks. They scheduled a skating party for May 16 at West Union roller rink at 7:30 p.m with invites to West Union 4-H Illyria and Clover Clover clubs. Paul Hanson elected candidate for boys short course and Jimmy elected alternate. A club tour is set for June 23 starting at 9:00, with parents invited. Harold and Paul Hanson hosted the meeting at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H Club
West Union
Tink
West Union 4-H
Illyria Club
Clover Clover Club
Paul Hanson
Jimmy
Marold Hanson
Caryle Blockhus
Harold and Paul
Friendship Night at Elgin Chapter O E S May 14
Friendship Night at Elgin Chapter Order of Eastern Star set for Wednesday evening May 14 during the regular meeting with officers from other chapters invited to take stations. Serving committee includes Madams Falb Clothier Herrling Wenger Gilson Page and Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
Leo Falb
Mary Clothier
Arthur Herrling
Charles Wenger
Donald Gilson
Don Page
Millard Larson
Rainbow
West Union
Hit and Miss Club Meets for Pots and Paints
The Hit and Miss Club of Ill yria will meet Friday May 16 at 1 00 pm with Mrs Orran Bane. Mrs Bane and Mrs Reynold Strong teach a pots and pans lesson and figurines will be painted. Bring small paint brushes. Mr Copper will show two fretiom coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hit and Miss Club of
Illyria
Orran Bane
Birthday Birth Near Linn Grove
A daughter was born recently at Storm Lake to Mr and Mrs Frank Weiland on Mrs Weilands birthday. The baby has one sister and three brothers at home near Linn Grove.
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Storm Lake
Frank ‘Weiland
Weil
Land
Linn Grove
Valley High Wins Sectional Tournament in 5 Inning Finale
Valley High of Clermont Elgin defeated North High of West Union 15 to 6 in five innings to capture their third straight sectional title and fourth in four years. Don Granger yielded six Valley runs in the first, with John Nelson homering and Curtis Olson doubling. Roger Howard earned the win, led Valley with a .500 average, and Valley advances to face Lansing in the district opener at Manona, with Postville and Ossian DeSales also in the district field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High
Clermont-Elgin
North High
West Union
Jeaten Fayette
Elkader
Wadena
Volga
Valley
Don Granger
Manona
Postville
Ossian DeSales
Easter Seal Drive Acknowledges Contributions
Mrs. Reynold Strong chairs the Easter Seal Campaign in Illyria Two and reports contributions totaling 101 dollars for crippled children. She thanks all donors for supporting the worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynold Strong
Illyria Two
Progressive Home Study Club Meets For Apr 30 Session
The Progressive Home Study Club met April 30 at Mrs. Tofield Heck's home with Ruth Roth lisberger assisting hostess. Fifteen members answered roll, a bulk exchange occurred, two articles were read: Men are what their Mothers make them by Mrs. Hol Wenger and Grandpa's Charge Account by Mrs. Reynold Strong. A contest was conducted by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Home Study Club
Livestock Prices at Wadena Exchange Reported
Top sales at Wadena Livestock last Friday afternoon covered feeder cattle with steers and heifers priced from $24.00 to $28.75, calves at $20.99 to $36.00, and butcher cattle including cows, bulls, steers and heifers with prices ranging from $19.90 to $28.25 for different grades and qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Iowa Farm Commodity Prices Rise In April Amid Mixed Shifts
The Iowa mid April price index rose five points to 268 percent of the 1910 14 base as gains in prices for some farm products offset declines elsewhere. Meat animals rose while dairy products and poultry and eggs fell. The crop index increased sharply from mid March. Names and dates left as in source.
Vaccination urged as hog cholera peak nears
With the peak season for hog cholera approaching farmers are warned to vaccinate pigs promptly to guard against losses. Cholera is described as one of the nation's worst swine killers and there is no cure once infection occurs. Preventive vaccination before an outbreak is urged.
Bull Attack on Norwegian Man Causes Bruising
Victor Sebetka of Norway was charged by five bulls while performing chores. He was knocked to the ground and dragged about 16 feet, suffering severe bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Sebetka
Norway
County Extension Service Calendar Highlights 4-H Meetings
Calendar of 4-H club meetings across Clermont Union Wadena Putnam and Emithfield during May. Listings include Clermont Clover Clavers at Wan da Meyers home 8:00 p.m. and Union Eager Beavers 4-H Clut at 8 p.m hosted by Steven Douglas and Vaughn Drewes. Saturday features Wadena Wonder Workers luncheon prep. Monday notes Putnam iMost 4-H Club at 8 p.m. with Larry, Leon and Bars win Streicher. Thursday covers Emithfield Livewires 4-H Club meeting and p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Clover Clavers
Wanda Meyers
Union Eager Beavers
Steven, Douglas
Vaughn Drewes
Wadena Wonder Workers
Putnam
iMost
Larry
Leon
Bars Win Streicher
Emithfield Livewires
P.m
Progress Club Met on May Day at Mrs Meyer Home
Progress Club met Monday evening May 5 at the home of Mrs Elmer Meyer with thirteen members present The program theme was Face Lifting the Home members answered rail call The Type of Home Prefer Papers on Dreamlining Tomorrow and Modern Architecture were given by Mrs Lorence Muehlethaler and Mrs Elmer Meyer A donation was received by our club for the multiple Sclerosis fund Our next meeting will be at the home of Mrs Harry Johnson on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Progress Club
Elmer ‘Meyer
Lorence Muehlethaler
Elmer Meyer
Harry Johnson
April Rain Totals and Heavy Showers Reported
The section notes 2.13 inches of rain in April and 0.25 inches on May 2, bringing the total to 3.38 inches. It records two heavy April showers exceeding an inch, occurring on the fifth and on the second.
Methodist Circles Plan May 15 Birthday Party
Circle Nora meets May 15 at Mrs. Martin Wenger home for a birthday party with Mrs. Nicholi Marti assisting. Circle Martha gathers at the church for a 1 PM picnic and program led by Mrs. Lester Gehring and Mrs. Herbert Dummermouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Martin Wenger
Nicholi Marti
Lester Gehring
Martha
Ehhurch
Herbert Dummermouth
Success Comes Before Work Only in the Dictionary
A concise aphorism notes that real achievement requires effort, with emphasis on perseverance and practical steps over idle motivation. It contrasts common saying by highlighting that success follows disciplined work rather than preceding it. The sentiment champions steady progress and dedication.
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Wadena News
Anna Aylesworth
Katherine Aylsworth Celwein
Paul Newton
Independence
Edward Burkman
Wisconsin Dells
Wis
Pearl Johnson
Little Eight” Club
Aulden ‘Wilson
Charles Ghering
Johnnie Erickson
Alta Bond
Ray Herwig
Cedar Rapids
Edgewood
Erwin ‘Goff
Haze Mihhteetie
Floyd Patterson
Louise Gehring
J. O. Probert
Floyd Patterson, Jr
Mabel Johnson
Hulbert House
Pattersons
Balz Kamm
Attention Legion
Federal
WSCS
Red Cross Swim
Ireland
Pleasant Valley
Hit & Miss Club
Lansing
Progressive Club
County Extension Service Calendar
Progress Club
Methodist Circles
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