Harold Will Address Graduates at Valley High
Harold Will, executive secretary of the Iowa State Education Association, will address Valley High School graduates on Thursday May 24 at 6 pm. The address title is Exploring Our Own Dark. Previously he was Cedar Falls superintendent for six years and held roles in Carroll Hartley and Oakland. He is known for Pedagogical Pete a feature in Midland Schools.
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John W. Harold
Iowa State Education Assn
Valley High School
Harold
ISEA
Cedar Falls
Carroll
Hartley
Oakland
Iowa
Midland
Legislature Will Have to Raise State Taxes
State revenue committee warns additional funds are needed for the next biennium. Possible sources include liquor tax, sales tax increase, service tax, and higher individual income tax, with estimates of 12 to 36 million dollars annual gain and a projected 18 million unencumbered balance. The tax commission notes nine month collections exceed last year's by 870 thousand, led by a 22 million rise in individual income tax.
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State Revenue Committee
State Treasury
State Tax Commission
Petition Circulated for Extending Water Services Elgin
A petition circulates in Elgin to call a special election for bonding to extend municipal water service to Schori's addition above the creamery hill. The project would cost over 5,000 dollars and be self liquidating from waterworks costs, with cost estimates pending.
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Elgin
Schori
Creamery Hill
Iowa
The
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Pack 120 Scouts Lead 100 Percent Attendance at O Rama
Wadena news notes Pack 120 of Wadena held a Waterloo weekend event with 120 attending and a 100 percent turnout. Gary Boys was among those who won the first heat in the pine derby race as activity details were shared with parents and families.
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Stout-O-Rama_ al
Wadena
Waterloo
James Hermen
Clarence “Schmitt
Bernars. Says
Willian Atthiesen
Gary Boys
Withers
Community Club Meeting May 21 In Wadena School Gym
The Wadena Community Club will hold its regular meeting Monday May 21 at 8:00 pm in the school gym. The program features folk songs and dances by the fifth grade under teacher Miss Rypestor. A motion picture will be shown by Ed Gernand.
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Wadena
Miss Rypestor
Ed Gernand
Presbyterian Vacation Bible School Starts May 28
The Wadena Presbyterian Vacation Bible School runs for two weeks beginning May 26 with daily morning sessions from 8 45 to 11 30 for pre school through junior high. No school on Memorial Day and classes will be held Saturday of that week. Theme continued on page 8.
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Presbyterian Vacation Bible School
Wadena Presbyterian Vacation Bible School
P. V. Sharpshooters Hold May 2 Meeting
The P. V. Sharpshooters met May 2 at the John McMillan home. The record books were checked and a club tour was planned. A bake sale was planned for their project and a new member, Timmy Butikofer, was welcomed. Lunch was served by Mrs. McMillan.
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P. V. Sharpshooters
John McMillan
Timmy Butikofer
McMillan
Derryl Leonhart Receives Simpson College Scholarship
Derryl Leonhart, a Valley High School teacher, earned a six weeks scholarship to Simpson College in Indianola. He will enroll in June.
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Derryl Leonhart
Valley High
Simpson College
Indianola
County to Repeat Dust Control Program Announced
Clayton County Board of Supervisors will again offer dust control with two applications of calcium chloride in June and September. County forces apply the chloride at county expense. farmstead owners pay 10 cents per foot, minimum 500 feet. Applications accepted via supervisors or County Engineer’s office by June 1, 1962.
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Clayton, County
Elgin Lottery Draw Awards $95 To Six Winners
Six participants won a total of 95 dollars at last Saturday’s drawing in Elgin. Ina Kohler captured the 50 dollar jackpot, with Joe Baker, Ed Butikofer, Ruth Rothlisberger, Robert Helms, and Mrs. Esther Moore sharing the remaining prizes. Winning numbers included 152, 222, 516, 1192, 1132, 375, 1256, 778, 532, 43, 1094, 499, 683, 362, 187, 842, 733, 271, 1374, 837, 1453, 1537, 877, 1681, 425.
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Elgin
Ina Kohler
Joe Baker
Ed Butikofer
Ruth Rothlisberger
Robert Helms
Esther Moore
J.P
J. P
Veterans of WW I and Auxiliary Schedule May Meeting
The Fayette County Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary plan a May gathering at Maynard on Sunday May 20 at 1 00 pm. A picnic dinner will precede the business meeting, followed by the state convention travel reminder for Lake Okoboji June 7 10. Members urged to attend with veteran guests.
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Fayette County
Maynard
Lake Okoboji
Sell It With a Want Ad They Get Results
A bold want ad blitz promises fast results for sellers and buyers alike. It emphasizes clear listings, wide reach, and quick responses, urging readers to place an ad to move goods, services, or opportunities efficiently. Buyers are invited to browse affordable options and contact sellers directly.
Two Barns Destroyed by Storms in Elgin Area
Storms in the Elgin area destroyed two barns and disrupted curb and gutter work. Crews left Saturday for Ames to perform similar tasks and plan to return once roads west of the tracks in Elgin and the Clermont street are ready for curbs and gutters.
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Elgin
Ames
Clermont
Tabithas Entertain Tabitha Society for Mother's Day Tea
The Tabithas of the Baptist Church hosted a Mother's Day tea and program last Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Sumner and West Union Baptist Missionary Societies and others from Elgin. The program featured songs, devotions, a vocal solo, poems, and an address on the spirituality of motherhood. Tea followed in the church dining room with hosts listed and a tulip and apple blossom display on the tea table.
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Tabitha Society of the Baptist Church
Sumner and
West Union Baptist Missionary Societies
Elgin
Lorence Muehlethaler
Tabitha Society
Edward Krueger
God Bless the Mothers
Clarence Muehlethaler
Guy Probert
Harm Sherman
Aplington
Eldon Schroeder
Archie Schroeder
Tabithas
Menannes
Lorgnce Muehlethaler
Earl, Kiple
Max Lehman
Karl Miller
Marshall Helms
Republicans Name Delegates for County Convention
Republicans held a caucus at Wadena to pick delegates for the June county convention. Delegates named include Alton, Medberry, Lyle Rubens, Harold Strong, Orran Bane and Mrs J O Probert. Bane is precinct committeeman and Probert a committeewoman. Delegates to be written on the primary ballot.
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Illyria
Wadena
Wer Alton
Medberry
Lyle Rubens
Harold Strong
Orran Bane
J. O. Probert
Bane
Probert
Wear a Poppy On Saturday May 26
The notice urges all Americans to wear a red memorial poppy on Poppy Day, a voluntary tribute to the dead and disabled. By accepting a poppy from the American Legion Auxiliary, support is given to living veterans of the last three wars while honoring those who made America possible.
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American Legion Auxiliary
America
Delegates Named for Iowa District Convention
At the May 9 meeting the Brotherhood of the Marion Lutheran Church Gunder elected Orson Landsgard and Mervin Reierson as delegates to the Iowa District Convention of the Brotherhood of the American Lutheran Church to be held at Forest City on Saturday and Sunday June 16 and 17.
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Brotherhood of the Marion Lutheran Church
Gunder
Orson Landsgard
Mervin Reierson
Iowa
Brotherhood of the American Lutheran Church
Forest City
Asparagus Harvest Begins With Ten Pickers
The asparagus harvest started Monday with ten pickers at the acreage south of Capper's starting plant and later at the field south of the hatchery. About 12 field workers are present now and more are expected. Canning factory work is planned for Wednesday morning. Warm weather favors the crop. May 14 marked the first picking in 1981.
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Capper
Kindergarten Registration Friday May 18 1962
Registration for kindergarten pupils for the 1962 83 school year will be held on Friday May 18. Parents bring birth certificate and child must be 5 by October 16 1962. Kindergarten teachers will assist at Clermont Elgin and Wadena locations with no classes on registration day.
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Leslie Anderson
Clermont
L. L. Kiple
Elgin
Helen Westbrook
Wadena
Aregg
Armed Forces Day observance urged in Elgin
Ivan Torkelson commander of the Elgin Legion asks residents to display the American flag this Saturday May 19th in celebration of Armed Forces Day which falls on the third Saturday in May each year.
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Armed Forces
Ivan Torkelson
Elgin Legion
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Lightning Ignites Carroll Klingman Barn Fire
Lightning struck the Carroll Klingman farm barn last Thursday at noon, quickly engulfing a 28 by 40 foot barn and 20 by 28 crib. Elgin firefighters arrived too late to save the structures but saved nearby buildings, corn, and machinery. loss estimated at $6000 with partial insurance.
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Carroll Klingman
Elgin
Klingman
Lightning Kills Steer and Medberry Losses Reported
Lightning strikes during a storm killed a steer named Max and another steer in the pasture of Clifford Medberry. The same storm caused a separate loss of a 600th steer in Medberry’s pasture, marking a notable herd casualty event.
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Max
Clifford Medberry
Thompson Barn Destroyed by Wind
The Orvin Thompson farm barn was destroyed by wind likely a small twister on Saturday morning. The roof was lifted from a nearby hog house, three hogs died in the wreckage, and loose hay plus straw bales were lost. Nearby, at the Hazel Gehring farm, doors were blown off the north barn.
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Orvin Thompson
Hazel
Charles Gehring
Fort Atkinson Fort Dedication Set For May 20
Fort Atkinson Fort will be dedicated Sunday May 20 with bands Indian dances a flag raising ceremony and the fort history reading. Governor Norman Erbe will give an acceptance address. An art exhibit by State College of Iowa oil painting class students opens 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the school gym with local participants including Mrs A W Youngberg Mrs Paul Zurbriggen and Mrs Kenneth Blockhus.
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Fort Atkinson Fort
Norman Erbe
State College of Iowa
West Union
A. W. Youngberg
Paul Zurbriggen
Kenneth Blockhus
Valley Track Girls Win Third in District
The Valley High track girls coached by Dale Fogle finished third at the district meet in Monona with 40 points among seven schools. To reach state at Pleasantville on May 18, they must post a top score in an event. Janet Rothlisberger and Nancy Alderson earned multiple podium finishes in high jump, broad jump, shot put, and relays, with several second places and a few thirds.
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Valley High Track
Dale Fogle
Monona
Pleasantville
Janet Rothlisberger
Nancy Alderson
Anita Dennler
Sylvia Hanson
Diane Frieden
Sharon Yearous
Phyllis Hunsberger
Karen Olson
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J. W
John
W. Harold
Wadena News
Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge Club
Keifer
Chick Oelberg
Milo
Arthur Jellings
Beryl Boleyn
Des Moines
Margaret Woodle
William Witt
Elkader
J. Livingston
St. Joseph's Altar Society
St. Joseph’s Altar Society
Legion Hall
Hermann Larson
D Jr
Elmer Struss
Robert Minger
Clarence Schmitt
Rupert Cabalero
Richard Aeschliman
Little Fight Card Club
Alta Bond
Little Eight Card Club
Ray Klingman
Wilfred Bond
Pearl Johnson
Community Club
Veterans of WW I & Auxiliary
Curb and Gutter Crew
Thompson
Fort Atkinson
Valley Track
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