Distinctive Service Ribbon Awarded to Lt Blockhus
Lt. David E. Blockhus son of Mr and Mrs Herbert B Blockhus of Marion earns the distinctive service ribbon for aiding his unit in earning the U S Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. He serves as transportation officer at Torrejon AB Spain with the Military Airlift Command 322nd Air Division which was cited for May 1 to June 13 1967. The division supported Pathfinder Express in Spain with Spanish paratroopers and aided in evacuations from Mediterranean threat areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
David E. Blockhus
Herbert B. Blockhus
Marion
U. S. Air Force
Blockhus
Torrejon AB
Spain
Ins
Military Airlift Command
322Nd Air Division
322Nd
High Wycombe Air Station
England
U.S
Europe
Mediterranean
Middle East
Tertia Club Met Monday May 6
The monthly Tertia Club meeting was at Mrs. Russell Friederichs home with co host Mrs. Robert Moore. Lessons covered the Hymn of the Month and a program on Quilts by Mrs. John Grimm. Sixteen members attended with plans for Homecoming events and a closing club collect and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tertia Club
Russell Friederich
Robert Moore
John Grimm
Mdris
Eugene Lehman
Earl Lembke
Leo Friederich
Carlton Krueger
Wm. Dummermuth
Mdms
Harry Cline
Don Sutters
Substitute School Bus Drivers Needed
Valley Community School District seeks substitute bus drivers due to a shortage. Qualified applicants should contact M. H. Moore, Superintendent, and indicate availability for mornings and/or evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Moore
Valley Com
Scholastic Honor Society taps 24 students at Upper Iowa
Twenty four students were tapped for membership in the Scholastic Honor Society and eleven for the Honorary Leadership Society at Upper Iowa last Thursday. New members received certificates and engraved golf keys at the Honors Day Convocation on May 2. Notable inductees include Curtis Dummermuth Fayette Patricia Rubens West Union Lois Roys Volga Connie Whittenbaugh Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
Curtis Dummermuth
Eldred Dummermuth
Fayette
Patricia Ru Hens
Elgin Lions Club Fish Fry Slated for June 8
The Elgin Lions Club hosts its annual fish fry at John Falk & Sons garage on Saturday with serving from 5:00 p.m. Prizes include a color TV and four tires. H. M. McMillan serves as event chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lions Club
John Falk & Sons
H. M. McMillan
Wadena Turkey Supper Hosts Legion and Auxiliaries Tonight
The Wadena Legion and Auxiliary invite attendees to a spring turkey supper at the Legion hall this Thursday May 9. Serving begins at 5:00 p.m. Tickets cost 1.80 for adults and 1.00 for children. Circle groups plan meetings May 16 with a 12:30 dinner at St. Pauls Church and a 2:00 gathering for Circle Rachel at Mrs. Roger Howard’s home hosted by Mrs. Robert Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Wadena Legion and Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Nora
Dorcas
St. Paul's Church
Rachel
Roger Howard
Robert Hanson
Harry Cline
Dennis Meyer
Class of 1938 Reunion At Elgin Homecoming
Elgin invites the Class of 1938 to its Homecoming gathering on June 30. Arthur Lantz of Elgin leads the organizing effort for the reunion event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hool
Elgin
Concus
Arthur Lantz
Women’s Society Meeting at St Pauls Church
The C.S. Met Women’s Society of Chris met at St Paul’s Methodist Church. Blanche Dummermuth led the meeting with the Prayer of John Wesley. Rex Mulford gave the worship and Roy Collins led the program titled The Indian Heritage. Lunch was served by Mrs Cliff Christ Larson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.S
Women's Society of Chris
Irvice
St. Paul's
Blanche Dummermuth
John Wests
Rex Mulford
Pnce Roy Collins
Rex Muiz
Martin Wenger
Myr
Cliff Christ Larson
Infant Shaffer Baptized at St Paul's United Church
Infant Shaffer was baptized Sunday at St Pauls United Church with family present. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev Roy Collins and James Coffin, with the home following the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Jean Shaffer
Jon Shaffer
St. Paul's United Church
Ests
Roy Collins
James Coffin
Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges Update
Mrs Marie Muehlethaler was admitted Monday at Postville Community Hospital as a medical patient. Fisie Hanson returned from Palmer Hospital West Union Saturday after tonsil and adenoid removal. Milton Miller entered Scholtz Hospital Waterloo Monday April 29 and had surgery Monday May 6. Mrs Miller staying with him. C B Schorz traveled to Rochester Minnesota Monday for a clinic check up. Mrs Ann Denner had eye surgery at Allen Memorial Waterloo Wednesday May 1 and was released Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Muehlethaler
Postville Community, Hospital
Fisie Hanson
Palmer Hospital
West Union
Milton Miller
Scholtz Hospital
Waterloo
Miller
Rochester
C. B. Schorz
Rochester, Minn
Ann Denner
Allen Memorial
Births and family notes from local area
Grandson Andrew Lee born to Lee Platiner of Bern Kansas on May 4 weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces. A son Michael John born May 2 to Orville and Lawrence Grimmm West Center Point weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces. Wendy Sue Hilgerson born April 25 at Postville Hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 and three quarters ounces joining sister Dawn. Arden Greener family weekend visit to Cedar Rapids and hospital visit to St Luke's Hospital in Gary Hyde home with Mrs Fred Wede noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Metzger
Andrew Lee
Lee Platiner
Bern
Kans
Lawrence Grimmm
Orville
Center Point
Michael John
Dean Hilgerson
Wendy Sue
Postville Hospital
Dawn
Esther Erickson
Clarence Hilgerson
Arden Greener
Gary Hyde
Cedar Rapids
Fred Wede
Prices rise threaten bipartisan cooperation in politics
The remark notes escalating costs may prevent Democrats and Republicans from working together. The speaker laments cynicism and argues many people default to criticizing and complaining instead of constructive action. The text references a symposium and a Grecian dinner party as context.
Local Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Community Notes
The Wadena Legion Auxiliary met May 2 in the Legion hall with pledge, prayer, and roll call of fifteen members. District conference set for May 18 in Manchester. reservations due May 15. Reports covered spring luncheon at Oelwein, poppies, and plans for Memorial Day, the alumni banquet, and the turkey dinner. Officers slate prep and Boys State selection discussed. Also included are Birthday Club greetings, family visits, confirmations, and a September wedding announcement for Marilyn Usher and Richard Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Manchester
Richard Erickson
Oelwein
Madge Murray
Ralph Schuety
Murrray
Arthur Herrling
Kenneth. Rureden
Schuety
Leo Herriman
Chester Seidel
Kenny Smith
Loretta sMattocks
Erickson
Buroden
Legion
Kenneth Erickson
John Erickson
Valley High
Des Moines
Murray
Ruroden
Mr and Mrs Leonard Roberts Visit Jack Adrain Home
Mr and Mrs Leonard Roberts were callers Friday evening in the Jack Adrain home, sharing an informal social visit with the Adrain family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Roberts
Jack Adrain
Janet Leeman Chosen for Girls State Program at UNI Cedar Falls
Janet Leeman of Valley High, chosen by Elgin American Legion Auxiliary, will attend Town American Legion Auxiliary Girls State at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls from June 3 to 9. The program calls 304 girls to act as citizens of the fictional State of Hawkeye, learning government via caucuses elections and state officer inaugurations with a 20 staff and 16 counselors volunteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Leeman
Valley High
American Legion Auxiliary of
Elgin
American Legion Auxiliary
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Hawkeye
Iowa
Janet
Arlene Leeman
DeVerre Harper
West Grove
Heidi Frieden Baptized Sunday at St. Pauls United Methodist
Heidi Frieden infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Frieden was baptized during Sunday services at St Pauls United Methodist Church with Rev Lee Roy Collins officiating A dinner followed at the Elner Frieden home with guests Tim Van Dorn Cedar Falls Mr and Mrs Gerald Frieden Steven Kathy and Robbie Davenort Genevieve Christen Cedar Falls Mrs Gertrude Young Indianola Mr and Mrs John Christen and the Frieden family The Rev and Mrs Lee Roy Collins were afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidi Frieden
James Frieden
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Lee Roy Collins
Elner Frieden
Tim van Dorn
Waterloo
Gerald Frieden
Steven
Kathy
Robbie
Davenort
Genevieve Christen
Cedar Falls
Gertrude Young
Indianola
John Christen
Wadena-Illyria Fire Dept Notice Meeting May 193
The regular meeting of the Wadena-Illyria Fire Department will be held at p.m. May 193 at the town hall in Wadena. All rural and town residents are urged to attend. Several buildings to be burned will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena - Illyria
Schneider Reunion at Elgin Park Paramount
Schneider reunion will be held at Elgin Park at 4 00 pm Sunday June 30 plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Elgin Park
Busy Bees Play Opens Elgin Girl Scouts Event
The Elgin and Cedar Rapids groups met after school at the Legion hall on Tuesday April 29. Busy Bees performed The Three Bears while singing America the Beautiful at flag ceremony. Lunch was provided by JoAnn Brackin. Confirmation services in Cedar Rapids included the Habeger family with grandson David in the class of 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Girl Scouts
Legion Hall
Busy Bees
Three Bears
America
JoAnn Brackin
Scribe
Tami Butikofer
Political Update and Crop Report May 4
Weekly crop report notes oats at 90 percent of normal and corn planting well under way. Weather was favorable with light rain and high temperatures, soil moisture adequate, and field work in full swing by May 1. Several cooperatives report April corn planting and oats greening as warl est farming advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coops
Cereeeeereeeee
Funeral Services For Mrs Oelberg
Funeral services for Mrs Paul Odney Oelberg were held Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church at 2 pm with Rev Paul T Meyer officiating. Burial followed at West Union Cemetery. Burnham Wood handled arrangements. Oelberg, Fayette County Recorder for 17 years, had earlier served as deputy clerk in the West Union office. Survivors include her husband, mother Mrs Anne Blockhus, a sister Mrs Vern Frieden, and four brothers in Des Moines, Up lands, California and Marysville California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul) Odney Oelberg
Zion Lutheran Church
Paul T. Meyer
West Union Cemetery
Burnham-Wood
Oelberg
Fayette County
Clyde Munson
West Union
Helen Frieden
Anne Blockhus
Vern
Helen) Frieden
Martin
Raymond
Des Moines
Walter
Upland
Calif
Ralph
Marysville
Iowa Falls Into National Spotlight On Presidential Race
Iowa reporters note rising national interest as Rockefeller and Humphrey enter the race. Rockefeller aims for 15 to 20 Iowa delegates, seeking a majority by convention time. Humphrey taps Polk County Senator George OMalley to lead his Iowa campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Hubert H. Humphrey
Rockefeller
Towa
Richard M. Nixon
Iowa
Miami Beach
Humphrey
Polk County
George O'Malley
Fayette County Extension Calendar May 13 16 events
May events include Illyria Clipperettes 4 H meeting led by Lynette Torkelson on May 13, Wadena Cloverettes 4 H meeting on May 13, Hormel Day in Austin Minnesota on May 15, and Northeast Iowa Lawyers training for farmers led by Dr Neal Hart of Iowa State University in Oelwein on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Illyria Clipperettes
Lynette Torkelson
Wadena Cloverettes
Hormel Day
Austin
Minn
Northeast Iowa
Neal Hart
Iowa State University
Oelwein
Clayton County D.H.I.A. Board Meeting and Landscaping Consultations
The Clayton County D.H.I.A. Board of Directors meets May 10 at 8:00 p.m. in the Extension Office. May 16 features landscaping consultations with M. Tarr and an area meeting for attorneys on farm corporations at 4:00 p.m. In Elkader, a landscaping tour starts May 17 at 10:00 a.m. from the Elkader Municipal Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
D.H.I.A. Board of Directors
M. Tarr
Teens for Democratic Action at State Convention in Cedar Falls
The West Union Teens for Democratic Action attended the May 4 5 State Convention of the Young Democratic Clubs of Town at the Holiday Inn Cedar Falls. Gov Harold E Hughes and State Treasurer Paul Franzenburg spoke. Kandy Kissinger named Miss Iowa Young Democrat after a resume speech. Ann Hutchens elected Second District Committeewoman. Joe Hauer elected Teen Dem Coordinator. Fred Meeker new State President. A presidential straw vote crowned Robert F Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Teens For Democratic Action
Young Democratic Clubs
Holiday Inn
Cedar Falls
Harold E. Hughes
Paul Franzenburg
Kandy Kissinger
Iowa
Kandy
Democratic Party
North High
Ann Hutchens
Joe Hauer
Joe
Bill Larick
JoAnn Fischer
Jim Hauer
Randy Kissinger
Fred Meeker
UNI
Charles T. Whitney
Des Moines
Robert F. Kennedy
Local Visit Highlights Schupbach and Butikofer Guests
Mrs Anna Schupbach and Anna Butikofer were recent supper guests in the Marie Butikofer home. Anna Schupbach, Marie Butikofer, Lena Schupbach and Ruth Schupbach visited the Max Lehman home in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schupbach
Anna Butikofer
Marie Butikofer
Lena
Ruth Schupbach
Max Lehman
Elgin Class Of 46 Reunion Invitation
Members of Elgin Iowa’s 1946 class are invited to contact Leo Friederich in Elgin for reunion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Leo Friederich
48 Class Reunion Plans For June 28 In Postville Iowa
The Class of 48 schedules a reunion Saturday at 8 30 PM at Kountry Manor National. Contact Shirley Schlein Marie Schlee or Clarence Moore at Postville IA 521E2 to confirm attendance. Prompt replies will avoid notifying all classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kountry Manor
National
Shirley Schlein
Marie Schlee
Clarence Moore
Postville
Iowa
Vacation in Europe With Annette Meyer and Marilyn Hudoha
Miss Annette Meyer of West St. Paul Minnesota and Miss Marilyn Hudoha of Minneapolis Minnesota recently spent a week in Europe. They flew from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to Seattle then on to Copenhagen Denmark over the North Pole. They visited Zurich and Luzerne Switzerland and took a special train ride to view the Alps. In London England they saw Changing of the Guards London Bridge Tower Bridge Big Ben River Thames St James Park Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Annette is the daughter of Mrs Marie Meyer and has worked for Western Airlines for 19 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Annette Meyer
West St. Paul
Minn
Marilyn Hudoha
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Seattle
Washington
Copenhagen
Denmark
North Pole
Zurich
Luzerne
Switzerland
London
England
Guards
London Bridge
Towers Bridge
Big Ben
River Thames
St. James Park
Westminister Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Annette
Marie Meyer
Western Airlines
Out of the House comment sparks church family note
In the April 25 Echo an apology by Pastor Denny Brake says the piece aimed to describe worship as a family reunion and to invite broader participation. The pastor regrets any members feeling excluded and emphasizes inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Echo
Denny Brake
Open House At Dr Butikofer Chiroprattic Office
The open house for Dr. Butikofer Chiropracttic office drew about 130 guests who signed the register and showed strong local interest. The Butikofer family, pleased to be Elgin residents again, welcomed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Butikofer
Butikefers
Elgin
The Cabaret Opens This Week in Wadena
The Cabaret, the new dining spot in Wadena, opens this week with a Mother's Day Special and Sunday dining thereafter from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Grand Opening dates are Friday and Saturday May 17 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Work Continues On Elgin Fire Station Construction
Work continues on Elgin's new fire station with the cement approach to the driveway doors laid. Interior progress includes installed partitions and heating ducts advancing the project toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Driver Uninjured In One Car Crash Near Elgin
A one car accident occurred last Friday at about 5:00 p.m. on a curve a mile and a half south of Elgin on Kem Hill road. The Manchester registered car skidded in the curve, slid into the ditch, and rolled over onto the road. The driver escaped injury, but the vehicle was a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Kem Hill
Manchester
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