New U S District Attorney Stephenson Named for Iowa
Des Moines reports L. Star of Des Moines nominated as U S district attorney for the southern district of Iowa. Stephenson, 43, would fill a bench vacancy left by retiree Ed Hicklin of Wapello. A Republican, he brings a strong prosecution record including 33 federal income tax cases, with one misdemeanor loss. The White House sent his name to the Senate for confirmation on the justice department’s recommendation. Also noted: Iowa Democratic party developments with Jake Morehouse and Don Norberg. two Iowans receive superior service awards from the U S Department of Agriculture, Frank Mendell and Harold Brightwell, both Des Moines residents.
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Stephenson
Senate
Henry Graven
Green
Congres
Iowa
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Frank H. Mendell
Soil Conservation Service
Harold Brightwell
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Des Moines
Mendell
Shenandoah
Brightwell
Iowa Asc
Itinerant Salesmen to Swarm in Spring State Area
The notice urges residents to beware itinerant salesmen offering goods and services, advising buyers to request blue cards for verification. It cautions that a blue card is not a guarantee of legitimacy but notes local committee screening. Residents should demand proper identification when approached at doors for protection.
Wadena News community club and church notices
Social calendar includes Presbyterian Church services with Sunday School at 10:30 and worship at 7:45, youth fellowship, choir practices, and a Ladies Guild meeting. Community clubs discuss rural taxation, June park supper planning, June alum ni banquet, and charity baskets. Local reports cover town events, civic groups, and engagements with multiple party hostesses and attendees.
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Wadena
Areea
Mlyria
Pri
Kindergarten Class Presents Program Elgin Kids Perform May 20
The Elgin kindergarten planned a Friday program for May 20 with all children present. Part I featured verses and choral singing, Part II solos, Part III numbers about numbers, and Part IV a dramatized story Caps for Sale. Mrs Donald Sutter assisted with the program.
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Elgin
Clermont, Kindergarten
Donald Sutter
Emblem of Faith Night Invite From Oelwein Chapter
Elgin Chapter 0 E S members received an invitation from Oelwein Chapter to their Emblem of Faith night on Saturday June 4 at 8 p m. Maynard chapter brings the Traveling Broken Column for the evening. Mrs Allen Habeger, Sec
Valley High District faces crowd and parking puzzle
Readers pose questions about who should handle large crowd traffic at Valley ish events. Officials, faculty, ball team, graduating class, or civic groups are blamed for planning. The public seeks a clear solution before upcoming events and prague ation activities escalate.
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Valley
Valleey High Dist
James
Wettest May in 14 years marks heavy rainfall in 1960
In May 1960 Elgin saw record moisture with about 14.09 inches by mid month. Residents reported a wet spell on Monday morning and Tuesday adding to near daily rainfall totals.
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Elgin
Outside Mail Box Added at Post Office Dedication
An outside mail receptacle was installed at the gin post office just in time for dedication. Interior fixes and fare changes are advertised separately via a want ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ic Gin
Henry J Mathre Chosen as Marion-Norway Pastor
Marion-Norway Lutheran churches announce Henry J Mathre accepted a call as third pastor. A Luther Theological Seminary student from St Paul MN, he will be ordained after graduation May 29 and installation plans in Glenwood and St Olaf ties noted. Mathre, born Oct 4 1931 in Glenwood, is son of Mrs Hanna Mathre and husband of Nora Hausken with three children Mark Timothy and Margo, moving to St Olaf area in late June.
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Marionarid
Norway
Henry Jerome’ Mathre Iis
Mathre
Luther Theological
Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. Paul
Minn
Glenwood
Lutheresy
Henry J. Mathre
Hanna ‘Mathre
Grey Eagle
Glenwood Lutheran Church
Luther College
Decorah
Luther Theological Seminary
Math
Columbus Heights
Mark 4
Timothy
Margo
St. Qlaft
Valley High Student Burns From Chemistry Lab Accident
Clarisea Miller, a Valley High School junior, was burned on the face and arms when a chemistry experiment exploded last Wednesday. She was treated at Postville Hospital and returned home Friday. burns are healing and she is recovering at home.
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Clarisea Miller
Valley High School
Aow
Postville Hospital
Engagement of Lavila Eileen Larson Set for June 16
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Larson announce the engagement of their daughter Lavila Eileen to Larry J. Kisner of Oelwein, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Kisner Sr. The wedding is planned for June 16 at Sacred Heart Church in Oelwein.
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Ernest Larson
Lavila Eileen
Larry J. Kisner
Oelwein
M. J. Kisner
Sacred Heart Church
Lions Meet Name New Officers At Elgin Club
The Elgin Lions Club met at St Pauls Methodist Church with about 25 members and guest Mel Kohler. They honored charter member Albert Schori on his 86th birthday and announced next year’s officers and board members. New officers take positions July 1.
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Elgin Lions Club
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Mel Kohler
Albert Schori
Donald Fauser
Merle Clerk
Floyd Frieden
Sheldon Boyle
Lion Tanner
C. B. Schori
Tail Twister
Arden Greener
Herbert Ash
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Clifton, Wilson
Northeast Iowa Hereford Sale Set for May 28 at Postville
The Northeast Iowa Hereford Association announces its 5th annual sale on Saturday May 28 at 12 30 p.m. at the Postville Fair Grounds. Forty two head are offered including 39 bulls and three bred heifers. Secretary Robert Helms can provide more information.
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Iowa
Hereford Association
Fairgrounds
Postville
Robert Helms
Observes 83rd Birthday Dinner for Albert Schori
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Schori hosted a dinner Tuesday to observe Albert Schori's 83rd birthday. Attending were Mrs. Albert Schori, Georgia M. Schori, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schori, Eugene Schori and his son.
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C. B. Schori
Albert Schori
Georgia M. Schori
Mir
Leo Schori
Eugene Schori
Elgin Auxiliary Calls Special Meeting on May 27
A special meeting of the Elgin Auxiliary will be held Friday May 27 at 1 30 p m. Pop py Spreys will be made at this meeting. Please attend.
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Poppy Spreys
Gardner couple buys 500 by 30 lot for trailer home
Mr and Mrs Donald Gardner purchase a 500 by 30 foot lot from Mrs Inez Brackin near the John Anderson home. They intend to place a trailer home on the site.
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Donald Gardner
Inez Brackin
Beck
John Anderson
Max Bishop 75 Elkader Postmaster Dies in Des Moines
Max B. Bishop 75 former postmaster and abstract partner died Saturday in a Des Moines hospital after suffering a heart attack April 6. Born in Elkader he was the son of Hiram B. Bishop a pioneer newspaper publisher. He is survived by his wife two daughters including Mrs Keach Johnson Des Moines.
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Max B. Bishop
Des Moines
Mesa
Ariz
Elkader
Hiram B. Bishop
Pioneer
Keach Johnson
W S C S Meeting Set for June Second at Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at the Methodist Church on June 2. Hostesses are Mrs. W. J. Grove and Mrs. L. L. Kiple. Worship will be led by Mrs. Bess Blake and the program by Mrs. Herbert Dummermunth.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
W. J. Grove
L. L. Kiple
Bess Blake
Herbert Dummernunth
Judy Larson Appointed Temporary Secretary at USU
Judith Larson of Elgin was named temporary secretary of the 1960-61 Student Council at WU. Clarence Knowles of Oelwein was chosen as parliamentarian. New officers were announced at the first general meeting where the council also voted to publish individual calendars of events for next year.
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Judith Larson
Perry C. Larson
Elgin
WU. U
Clarence Knowles
C. T. Knowles
Oelwein
Memorial Day Service at Illyria Church
Memorial Day program at Illyria Community Church includes 8:45 am service with song and readings by Glen Christen and vocal duet Fremont Ogle with Dianne Frieden. Address by Rev. Donald Caspers. Legion services at the cemetery scheduled for 9:15 am.
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Illyria Community Church
Reading
Glen Christen
Fremont Ogle
Dianne Frieden
Donald Caspers
Legion
Cemetery
Will Move to Boone By Mr and Mrs Bovis
Mr and Mrs Walter Bovis and daughter Mary Sue of Guttenberg plan to move to Boone during the first week of June. Mr Bovis has served as foreman in a local garage since January 1 and son James Bovis is also employed there.
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Walter Bovis
Mary Sue
Guttenberg
Boone
Bovis
James Bovis
Winners Saturday May 21 Elgin drawing winners named
Winning numbers were drawn in Elgin at 8 00 p m and 9 00 p m on Saturday May 21. Numbers 754 263 151 608 1106 903 792 1800 1268 875 1580 2 1080 103 1199 646 782 474 755. Winners were Will Christen Bob Helms and Harold Meisner.
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Elgin
Will Christen
Bob Helms
Harold Meisner
American Legion Ceremonies Across Local Cemeteries
The Elgin Post of the American Legion plans a Memorial service visiting Gander Brainard Illyria Apostolic and Elgin cemeteries with times from 8 45 a m to 9 30 a m and to assemble at Legion hall at 8 00 a m before the Valley High Memorial Day program.
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Elgin
American Legion
Gander
Brainard
Illyria
Apostolic
Valley High
Legionaires
Legion Hall
Will Observe 25th Anniversary
Mr arxi and Mrs Fred Schaer observe their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday May 29. Their children host an open house from 2:30 to 4:30 at the First Baptist. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Use the want ads regularly.
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Arxi
Fred Schaer
First Baptists
Extension Service Calendar of Events May to June
Extension Council meets Tuesday. On Wednesday June 1 the Putnam Foremost 4H Club tours at 8 a.m. hosted by James and Dennis Grummitt. Thursday June 2 the Fairfield Indians 4H group tours at 6:30 a.m. with Robert Jennings.
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Extension Service
Putnam Foremost
James
Dennis Grummitt
Fairfield Indians
Robert Jennings
Program Saturday in Elgin Park
Postmaster Henry McMillan reports that Buster Davenport will deliver the dedicatory address on Saturday May 28 at 1 15 p m in Elgin Park He comes from the Washington DC Post Office Division and is vice president of the National Association of Postmasters He will be joined by several officials from the regional office and state NA P US leaders in a program featuring a band flag ceremony and receptions
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Henry McMillan
Post Office Department
St. Louis
Buster Davenport
Elgin Park
Davenport
Division of Postmasters
Washington, D. C
National Association of Postmasters
McMillan
5. A. Berling
Dubuque
M. C. Lillie
Ossie Hertel
Burli
E. T. Alcorn
West Union
Lee Finders
Oelwein
Russ Ramsey
Audubon
Ashnal
Chm
Wolf
Eldon Schroe
Elgin
Treatment Plant Nears Completion in Elgin
Elgin builds a sewer treatment plant with six poured structures including a control manhole, pump station, Imhoff tank, trickling filter, clarifier, and sludge bed. Spencer Construction Co. of Spencer is contractor as forms are removed and cleanup begins.
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Elgin
Imhoff
Spencer Construction Co
Spencer
Poppies On Sale Friday And Saturday In Elgin
Mrs. Hilda Little of the American Legion Auxiliary announces poppy sales in Elgin on Friday and Saturday May 27 and 28. The sale honors dead and living heroes and raises support for disabled veterans with junior and senior Auxiliary members selling the flowers. Mrs. F. S. Graham of Newton celebrated her birthday, being honored by the First Congregational Sunday school.
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Hilda Little
Poppy Com
American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin
F. S
Bertha) Graham
Newton
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Lealien Knox
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Denis Jouer
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Preaviatorian Church
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St. Aylesworth
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Arthur Herrling
Earl Livingston
Ben Chase
Clay Keefer
Charles Winter
Lindy Frey
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Harold Popenhagen
Robert Bond
Ayleworth
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Missionary Road
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Mabel Johnson
Candee Winter
Lindy Thinch
Ed Bernard
Mire
Bane
Chili Beneas
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Sanborn
Charles Gehring
Pearl Johnson
Elmer
E. S
Henry Jerome Mathre
Marion - Norway
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Eileen Larson
N. E
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W.S.C.S
Judy Larson
USU
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