Eighth Baccalaureate Seeks Reaching for the Future
The eighth baccalaureate and May 23 commencement honor E. W. Hilgemann of Elgin. A former teacher banker pastor and WWI veteran, he earned a BA in 1936 from Sacramentan College North Dakota and a BD from Wartburg Seminary in 1959. He taught English and speech in North Dakota and later practiced law after moving to Elgin in 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. ‘Hilgemann
Gutorney
Elgin
Hilgemann
Mig’ Raether
Hetas
Sacamentran College
No. Dak
Botta
Sheyenna
Nebraska
Hilgemanns
Tornado Destroys Landswerk Farm Near Cresco
Landswerk farm northeast of Cresco was hit by a Wednesday tornado at 7 30 pm destroying home car furnishings and all outbuildings except the silo. Mrs Landswerk two daughters and son Gary were in the house. The Landswerk man and others were in the barn with minor injuries. Karen remained in Cresco hospital with serious injuries while Mrs Landswerk was released next day. Relatives helped with cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon. Landswerk
Cresco
Landswerk
Gary
Karen
P. V. Homemakers To Meet May 14
Pleasant Valley Homemakers plan a May 14 gathering at 1 30 pm at Mrs. Milton Millers home. Roll call features garden talk and June family night supper plans. Farm Bureau Women book Mississippi River trip for July 16 at $8, reservations due by May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Homemaker's
Milton Miller
Farm Bureau
Davort
Miller
Local Family Tributes and Social Notices From Wadena Area
A clipping reports obituaries and social happenings in Wadena and nearby areas. It notes the passing of a husband and father, lists surviving relatives including five children, sixteen grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren, along with other family members. The piece also mentions visitors, birthday parties, and gatherings at homes of local families and friends.
New Books At Library Additions And Exchanges
Elgin Public Library adds Wolf Memorial titles to its Permanent Collection including Poughs Guide to Rocks and Minerals and Zarchys Stamp Collectors Guide. The library borrowed 25 westerns and 20 romance titles from West Union Library for three months.
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Elgin Public Library
Elgin
Bridal Shower Honors Judy Lembke at Elgin Lutheran Church
Miss Judy Lembke was honored at a bridal shower Sunday evening May 8 at Elgin Lutheran Church parlors. Hostesses were Mrs. Earl Lembke Mrs. Leslie Lembke Mrs. Earl Lembke and Mrs. Harold Halverson. The program included a solo by Wanda Lembke and readings by Mrs. LeRoy Larson Waterloo and Mrs. Ronald Loftsgard. Out of town guests came from McGregor Lamont Elkader Volga Des Moines Calmar and California residents were guests in the George Falb home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Lembke
Porunday
Elgin Lutheran Church
Earl Lembke
Leslie Lembke
Harold Halverson
Wanda Lembke
LeRoy Larson
Waterloo
Ronald Loftsgard
McGregor
Lamont
Elkader
Volga
Des Moines
Scout leaders mourn death during day of activities
Den leaders Hilgemann and Paul Fauser, den mother Mia and several cubs are named among those helping after a boy scout death during the day. Attendees included Adrian Sack, Ken Lerch, Roger Capman, Mike Schon, Terry Wede, Johnny Martin, Jay DeSarto, Dennis Lauer, and Dwayne Frieden who drove the group to Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilgemann
den I
Paul
Pruners
Burns
Adrian
Mia
Bob Hilgemann
Paul! Fauser
Ken Lerch
Cab Chapman
Tarn Je Prieden
Roger Capman
Hellum
Mike Schon Tae Eees Shell
Terry Wede
Johnny Martin
Jay DeSarto
Dennis Lauer
Dwayne Frieden
Waterloo
Volga Man Killed in Gravel Road Truck Crash
Allen Frederick Robinson, 70, of Volga died Saturday in a traffic crash on a gravel road west of Volga. He rode in a truck driven by Gerald Richard Jones, 20, of Cedar Rapids, who lost control and rolled into a ditch. Robinson was crushed beneath the vehicle. Jones had minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Frederick Robinson
Volga
Gerald Richard Jones
Cedar Rapids
Jones
Robinson
Engagement Announcement for Metzger and Partner
Mrs. and Mr. Ruber Metzger announce the engagement of Misa Metzger, employed at Rexall Drug Elkader, to a fiancé employed at Dubuque Packing Co., Dubuque. The wedding date is set for May.
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Ruber Metzger
World War I Veterans Meeting in Oelwein Hall
The Fayette County Barracks and Ladies Auxiliary hold a Sunday May 16 meeting at the Oelwein Legion hall at 12 30 p m with a picnic dinner and business sessions before the State Convention in Des Moines June 3 6 Delegates will be chosen and members urged to attend to ensure representation.
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Fayette County
Nor way and Marion Lutheran Churches May Activities
Lutheran churches in Norway and Marion announce weekly circles and Bible study sessions led by parish members. May activities include Circle 1 at Mrs. Tor Torsrud’s home, Circle 4 at the chapel, and multiple Sunday worship services plus Sunday school. Hospital and retirement center visits noted. Vacation Church Beheal set for late May to mid June.
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Harold Shde
Eskadér
Henry Nyberg
Iowa City
Benny ‘Wold
Decorah Retirement Center
Kay Vigen
Independence
VCS
Field Frip
Tiled Norway
BOHO Event Details On 14 and Station 1
A fragment mentions possible scheduling for BOHO events on the 14th and near Station 1 across one or two days with unclear context. No definitive names, places, or organizers are readable. Further readable details are needed to specify dates and participants.
Engagement Announcement for Vingibia Ruth and Lyje D Medberry
Mr and Mrs Ralph J Schra der of Postville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Vingibia Ruth to Mr Lyje D Medberry names appear in the notice with family ties and location included as the public engagement notice in the local newspaper format
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Ralph J. Schrader
Postville
Sancter
Vingibia Ruth
Lyje'd. Medberry
Decorating Exhibit at Elgin Library Opens
Decorating exhibit from the Eastern Iowa Libra Cooperative opens at the Elgin Library. Featured titles include Now Selling Your Table How to ease Plan Equip and Soni Kitchens Home Modernizing Guide Furniture Furniture Finishing Decoration and Patching How to Finish Your Attic and Basement Yourself Do it Yourself Guide to Successful Home Painting and Decorating. The library also received a spring book exchange with several hundred books ranging from fiction and non fiction for adults and young adults to children’s easy books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Libra Cooperative
Elgin Library
Drary
Cash Winner Crowned at Elgin Giveaway
In Elgin last Saturday John McMillan won the cash prize of $5.00 after lottery numbers were drawn. Numbers shown were 1701 957 719 1692 322 1076, 1623 600 868 451 263 1484 134 1235.
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Elgin
John McMillan
First Baptist Church Events Highlight May Activities
The church announces a youth graduation banquet on Friday at 6 30 pm with Pastor Breitkreus and Mrs LeRoy Kiemele from North Freedom Wis presenting the program. Sunday schedule includes morning worship at 10 am, Sunday school at 11, CBYF at 1 15 pm and youth program at 8 pm. Monday features Baptist Men at 8 pm and the motion picture Ever New New York. Elections will be held. Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 pm and The Hour of Power at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Kiemele
North Freedom
Wis
New York
Birthday Club Meeting at Earl Kiple’s Home
A belated birthday club gathering was held at Earl Kiple’s home in the afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. A. Man, G. Ernest Baupner, and Mrs. Rose Reusser, with light refreshments and cheerful conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biyl
Earl Kiple
Lyle Light
Qj Schneider
Aman
Ernest Bau _ pner
Rose Reusser
Navigators Group Plans European Training Tour
A group of Navigators and Bicope Heing with Earslewi will travel from the United States to Europe for a practical Christian living training program. They arrive in London on June 17 and return mid August, touring England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Main sessions will be in London, Oslo, and Holland.
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Navigators
Earslewi
United States
Europe
London
England
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Oslo
Methodist Men Held Meeting
The Methodist Men met Thursday evening with seven members present. Devotions were given by Curtis Gilson. Rev Collins led the discussion. Officers for the coming year were nominated: President Elmer Lantz, Vice President and projects chair Mel Baechler, Sec Treas Keith Kohler, Program chair Dale De Sart, Membership and attendance John Tillotson, Devotions Curtis Gilson, Publicity Ed Klingman. The picnic for all Methodist men and families will be held Thursday, June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Gilson
Collins
Norris Capper
Ingman
Elmer Lantz
Mel Baechler
Treas
Keith Kohler
Dale de Sart
Ed Klingman
WSCS Meeting Recaps May 6 at the Church
The WSCS held its May 6 service at the church with Mrs. Clifton Wilson and Mrs. Veryl Coffin as hostesses. Mrs. Reuben Howard and Mrs. John Tillotson presented a program on Tele-Star Broadcast about Christian women in the Philippines. Incoming president Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth led a skit. New afternoon circle members were announced. a May 20 picnic and organizational meetings were planned. A perfect attendance record was noted for Mrs. Celia Thoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Wilson
Veryl Coffin
Reuben Howard
John Tillotson
Tele-Star
Philippines
Herbert Dummermuth
Delmer Kingery
R. P. Strauch
Robert Falk
Rex Mulford
L. Knutson
Celia Thoman
E. J. Klingman
John Tillatson
Nora
Jack Adrian
Ernest Baumgartner
Louis Becker Sr
Norris Capper
Ray Chapman
Very Coffin
Matilda Feller
Lester Gehring
Agnes Gilson
Martin Hanson
Lyle Light
George Nickels
Leo Schori
RK. P. Strauch
George Vaughn
Charles Wenger
Martin Wenger
Clifton Wilton
Alice Winkler
Ern Holzer
Mella Chapman
Sadie DeSart
Dora Lehman
Ann Howard
John Dennler
Circle
Ruth — Mdms
Melbert Baechler
C. O. Christ
R. A. Crider
LeeRoy Collins
Dale de Sart
Elmer Frieden
Walter Follett
Don Gardner
Postmasters to Attend Iowa State Convention in Des Moines
Lee Finders of Oelwein Gene Alcorn of West Union and Henry McMillan of Des Moines plan to attend the Iowa state postmasters convention in Des Moines from Sunday through Wednesday May 16 to 18. McMillan serves on the state executive committee.
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Lee Finders
Oelwein
Gene Alcorn
West Union
Henry McMillan
Iowa
Des Moines
Mr. McMillan
UIU Honors Acknowledged for Twenty Three Students
Twenty three Upper Iowa rural students received awards Thursday during the annual Honor’s event. Recipients included Barbara Behrend, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert D Behrend of Arlington, and Larry Gamm, son of Mrs Blanch Gamm of Arlington, among others with blue keys.
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Upper Iowa
Barbara Behrend
Herbert D. Behrend
Arlington
Larry Gamm
Blanch Gamm
Encys Whittendy Tenbaugh
Ittenbaugh
Waders
Sunny Dale Club Meets at Reierson Home
The Sunny Dale club gathered Monday May 3 at Reierson home, opening with two songs from The Church in the Wildwood to Home Sweet Homes. Twelve members attended. Mrs. Kenneth Mark gave devotion. Mrs. Alan Seabrooke showed camp life films from Camp Minocqua Wisconsin. A Red Cross Flood Relief donation was decided. families of members are invited to the next meeting at Bernard Hanson home on Sunday afternoon May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny Dale Club
Bernard Hanson
Youth Pulled from Charged Guy Wire
Kent Moore age 7 was pulled free from a charged guy wire after a nearby girl Linda Bartunek age 11 touched him without shock and helped release him. No serious injuries beyond numbness. parents shaken. Interstate Power Co. addressed the hazard.
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Kent Moore
Wm. Moore
Linda Bartunek
Interstate Power Co
Circles Meet for May Picnic and Sessions
WSCS circles plan a May 20 12 30 picnic at the church with Ruth and Nora attending. Circle Rachel convenes at 8 00 at Mrs Clifford Medberry home with Mrs Arthur Lantz as co host. Mrs Wm Dummermuth heads the program.
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Ruth
Nora
Rachel
Clifford Medberry
Arthur Lantz
Wm. Dummermuth
Fabricate Club Officers Elected at Home Meeting
The Fabricate Club met at Mrs. Roger Frieden's home with Mrs. Earl Seitz as co host. Officers elected were Seitz press president treasurer Chapman secretary Seitz Sunshine Chairman and Halverson Craft Committee with Johnson and Frie derich. A club picnic was set for Sunday Aug 1 at noon in Waukon City Park and lunch was served.
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Fabricate Club
Roger Frieden
Earl Seitz
Press-Pres. & Treas
Robert Chapman
Dale Seitz
Sunshine
Harold Halverson
Keith Johnson
Russell Friederich
Waukon
Elgin Luther League Elects Officers After May Meeting
The Elgin Luther League met Sunday May 9 at Elgin Lutheran Church. Jeri Martin presented Congregational Peace Corps. Elected for the coming year were Patty Schneider president Lennis Moore vice president and Jeri Martin secretary CAS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Luther League
Elgin Lutheran Church
Jeri Martin
Congregational Peace Corps
Patty Schneider
Lennis Moore
Vite Dies
Lions Club sets tentative date for Elgin fish fry
The Elgin Lions Club has set June 3 as the tentative date for a fish fry in Elgin. Local organizers hope for good turnout and community support, with details to follow as plans solidify.
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Elgin Lions Club
Elgin
Join The Circle of Safety Vehicle Check urged
Don Gardner announces a voluntary National Vehicle Safety Check in Elgin on Center Street east end. Lanes will run 10:00 am to 8:00 pm with volunteers, offering free safety inspections of brakes tires lights steering exhaust glass wipers and more ending with windshield stickers for safe vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don ‘Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Elgin
Center Street
Gardner
Dot
Auto Industries
Highway Safety Committee
Look Magazine
Assn. of State
Dianne Frieden Elected Greek Goddess at Iowa Wesleyan
Dianne Frieden a junior physical education major with psychology minor at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt Pleasant Iowa has been elected Greek Goddess. She is Alpha Xi Delta membership chairman and Panhellenic representative, Student Senate chair and secretary, SNEA and WRA member, and a three year Tigerettes standout with All American basketball honors and first alternate for the U S Women’s Team in Russia. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Frieden of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianne Frieden
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasamt
Iowa
Dianne
Alpha Xi Delta
Panhellenic Council
Wesleyan
SNEA
WRA
Iowa Wesleyan Tigerettes
U. S
Russia
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Landswerk Farm
P. V. Homemakers
Ventle
Ma ‘Corbin Arid
Iy Ile
Adolph Schaadena
Clarkie Voshell
Wadena
Vera
James *Thyer
Lawrence Evans
Fayatte
Ray, Jr
Robert
Chapman
Elfin
Jadgert
Floyd Pattergon
Ed Gemand
Mir
Fay ‘Whitenboon
Connie
Reister
Rien Rothlisars Erickson
Norman Kamrud
Decorah
Johnnie Erickson
Arthur Livingston Tardy
Kansas City
Laura Herring
Arthur Herrling
Naomi Crandall
Linda
James Crandall
Jimmie
Janet
Max Crandall
Paul Crandall
Randy
Steven
Laura Bolick
Wayne Simpson
Gime Springs
W. E. Kerr
Hollywood
Calif
Gen Horton
Calmar
George Falb
Norway and
Marion
Tor Torsrud
Albert Fette
Vebjorn Landsgard
Alonzo Engelhardt
Mon
Church Council
Morris Amundson
T. L. Lofisgard
First Baptist Church
George W. Breitkreus
Birthday Club
Elgin Legion
WSCS
UIU
Reierson
Fabricate Club Met
Luther League
The
Circle of Safety
Sa. Wesleyan
Dianne Is the
Mrs
Floyd Frieden of
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