Site Chosen for Area One Vocational School at Hageman Farm
A special board meeting selected the Delbert J. Hageman 111 acre farm south of Calmar as the site for the new Area One Vocational School, pending state approvals and borings. Purchase price is 48775 dollars. The board also approved an Auto Mechanics course in Oelwein, contingent on state board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area One Vocational School
State Department of Public Instruction
Delbert J. Hageman
Calmar
Ovlwein
State Board of Public Instruction
Urges Yes Vote on Constitutional Amendment
Maurice Baringer Fayette County State Representative urged a Yes vote on the constitutional amendment to be decided at the General Election next Tuesday Nov 8. He notes the change would set the effective date of all bills to July after adjournment rather than July 4, aligning with the fiscal year July 1 to June 30. The proposal is non controversial but needs Iowa voters approval to amend the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Baringer
Fayette County
Baringer
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Iowa
Barmger
20 Entries In Peace Essay Contest
Elgin Lions Club reports 20 local entries in Lions International Peace Essay Contest. President Don Fauser notes deadline December 10, 1866, for world wide contest. Participants compete for total 50 000 in prizes including 25 000 first prize and eight 1 000 awards with a Chicago final trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lions Club
Lions International
Don Fauser
Fauser
Chicago
Poster Contest At Library During Book Week
The library hosts a Book Week Poster Contest with 15 posters selected from 3rd to 6th grades and on November 5 adults may vote for their four favorites. The top four posters will each win fifty cents, and winners will be announced Saturday evening.
Auctioneers Declares Close-Out Sale Date
The notice lists sale dates for Clara and Stanley Shaffer with a close-out on December 6. F. BE Sharp and Lawrence Nelson, auctioneers, handled the two sales on November 26. Mr and Mrs Allen Habeger visited with Mrs Kate Shurson and Trusedell at Decorah and Sunsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Stanley Shaffer
F. BE
Sharp
Lawrence Nelson
Thompson
Allen Habeger
Kate Shurson
II Habeger
Trusedell
Turkey Dinner and Bazaar at Wadena Presbyterian
Wadena News notes a turkey dinner bazaar and auction at Wadena Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening November 5. Adults pay 1.50, teens 75 cents, and pre school children dine free. meals served family style starting at 5 o'clock. Includes turkey, dressing, sides, pie, coffee and milk. Also mentions weekend visits by local residents to Cedar Rapids and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Presbyterian Church
Gerald Bond
Elaine Herrling
Cedar Rapids
David Lynan
Chicago
Arthur Herrling
Wm. Erickson Dies at 44 in Wadena
Wm. Erickson, 44, of Wadena, died Monday. He is survived by his wife Marie Belschner and four children. Funeral services are pending at Gleim Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Erickson
Wadena
Marie Belschner
Gleim Funeral Home
Honors program at USC named several Elgin and Wadena students
Richard Butikofer, David Frieden, Donald Dennler, and Gerald Hinkel were named to the honors program at Upper Lawn College Fayette. The program targets academically superior freshmen and sophomores, evaluated by high school GPA ACT scores exams and counselor or principal recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Butikofer
Harry Butikofers
David Frieden
Floyd Friedens
Donald Dennler
Harold Dennlers
Elgin
Gerald Hinkel
Aulden Hinkels
Wadena
Upper Lawn College
Fayette
4-H Family Night at Fayette High School Gym
4-H Family Night on November 5 at 8 p.m. in the Fayette High School Gym will distribute Boys and Girls County awards and share experiences from activities beyond the county such as Leadership Camp, 4H Citizenship Short Course, and 4-H Conference. 4-H Council and Youth Committee members will take part. the meeting is open to parents and friends of 4-H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette High School
New Members Inducted by Delta Kappa Gamma Chapters
The Clayton Allamakee Beta Alpha Chapter inducted three new members on October 22 in a ceremony linked to the state convention at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Eight initiates were welcomed overall, with new members Mrs. Marge Write of Garnaville Mrs. Lauraye Easley of Harpers Ferry and Mrs. Ernestine Reavis of Elkader. Attending convention were Sara Seedorff Arding ton Arline Scholen Elgin Mrs Gertrude Scully Elkader and Bertha Riemath plus Alwin Zwanziger of Strawberry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Gamma
Society For Women Educators
Fort Des Moines
Clayton-Allamakee
Marge/ Write
Garnaville
Laurayne Easley
Harpers Ferry
Ernestine Reavis
Elkader
Sara Seedorff
Artington
Arline Scholen
Elgin
Gertrude Scully
Bertha Riemath
Alwin Zwanziger
Strawberry Point
Extension Service Calendar Of Events
Extension Service calendar lists events including Family Night on Saturday at Fayette High School Gym, Tailoring Class on Tuesday at County Extension Office Fayette, and 4 H Leader Food and Nutrition training on Wednesday at County Extension Office Fayette with an orange class at 1 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette High School
County
Fayette
Eastern Stars Meet November 9
Elgin Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will meet next Wednesday evening. Worthy matron Mrs. Sean Hansen requests all members to attend as important chapter business will be discussed and voted on. Serving committee members are Mrs. Walter Falb and Mrs. Leon Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
Sean Hansen
Walter Falb
Leon Hansen
Record Low Temperatures Reported In Area
Subfreezing readings were logged Wednesday morning with about 10 degrees reported. Snow flurries were observed locally Monday evening and again Tuesday.
Bundle Days Clothing Drive Aids Appalachian Children
The Save the Children Federation announces Bundle Days to collect good wearable used clothing for Appalachian poverty area children. Across grades in Valley School District schools, donations are welcomed during the week of November 7, with items carried by pupils or delivered in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachia
Appalachian Poverty Belt
Valley
Bundle Days
Save the Children Federation, Inc
Knoxville
Tenn
St Pauls Methodist Church 50th Anniversary Event
The Elgin community is invited to the 50th anniversary of St Pauls Methodist Church on Sunday November 13. Children are welcome. Mr and Mrs G Senkler and others from White Bear Minnesota spent the weekend in the Max and Leo man homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Mrs. G . Senkler
Dick and Hober
White Bear , Minn
Max
Leo Man
Two Fire Incidents Ring Elgin Monday Night
Two fires erupted in Elgin Monday night causing minor damage. Authorities said some Halloween pranksters damaged light bulbs and burbs, with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
1966 67 State Dairy Princess Coronation Des Moines
At the Dairy Associations convention in Des Moines Thursday Janna Marts a 19 year old Cornells College sophomore was crowned State Dairy Princess. Susan Schultz 18 Wartburg College freshman was named alternate Clayton County Dairy Princess. Judy Robertson Mitchell County won Miss Congeniality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schultz
Laurence Schultz
Luana
Paul Waters
Westville
RR. P. Strauch
Dairy Associations
Hotel Savory
Des Moines
Janna Marts
Cornell College
Susan Schultz
Wartburg College
Waverly
Clayton County
R. P. Strauch
Judy Robertson
Mitchell County
Methodist Men Attend Rally at Manchester Church
The Dubuane District annual fall rally of the Methodist Men was held Sunday evening at the Manchester church. A dinner was served. Guest speaker Dr. George LaMore of Iowa Wesleyan College spoke. Attendees included Ed Klingman Elmer Lantz Mel Baechler Delmer Kingery John Christen Otis Rothlisberger Norris Capper Leon Hansen Lyle Light Ernest Baumgartnner Donald Gardner Dean Schneidler Will Nelson and Rev. Lee Roy Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuane
Manchester
George LaMore
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Ed Klingman
Elmer Lantz
Mel Baechler
Delmer Kingery
John Christen
Otis Rothlisberger
Norris Capper
Leon Hansen
Lyle Light
Ernest Baumgartnner
Donald Gardner
Dean Schneider
Will Nelson
Lee Roy Collins
Homemakers Meet At Gernand Home
The Homemakers Club gathered at Mrs. Ed Gernand's home on October 28 with singing The Spirit and The Pledge, a prayer, roll call, and an installation ceremony. Mrs. Jellings spoke on voting. a four-woman skit Getting Out to Vote was shown. Next meeting set for November 18 at 10:00 am hosted by Mrs. Guy Ernst. attendees asked to bring items for Christmas Fair and pine cone trees. Many quilts were on display for members to enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Ed Gernand
F. B
Gernand
Jellings
Guy Ernst
Will Christen
Named Class Representatives Elected at Upper Iowa College
Merlin Butikofer a senior and Richard Butikofer from Elgin have been elected student government representatives for their classes at Upper Iowa College. The results list both students as class leaders, reflecting campus governance duties and student involvement in campus leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Butikofer
Richard
Butikofr Tres
Harry Butikofer
Elgin
St. Upper Iowa College
Valley Tigers Clinch Second In Conference
Mr and Mrs Mervin Hunsberger hosted a 630 buffet luncheon at their home before the wedding rehearsal Saturday for their daughter Phyllis and Darwin Preuss of Omaha Nebraska Others present included Mr and Mrs Edwin Preuss Janice and Carolyn and Mr and Mrs Creig Constable Shelby Mr and Mrs Dale Thurman Omaha Pastor Roger Peterson Clermont Mr and Mrs Clarion Hagelie West Union Mrs Berdean Hagel ie and Mr and Mrs Russell Goodell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Hunsberger
Phyllis
Darwin Preuss
Omaha
Nebr
Edwin Preuss
Janice
Carolyn
Creig Constable
Shelby
Dale Thurman
Roger Peterson
Clermont
Clarion Hagelie
West Union
Berdean Hagelie
Russell Goodell
Elgin Study Club Holds November Meeting
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs. Earl Kiple's home on Tuesday evening November 1 with co host Mrs. William Howard. Fourteen members attended and Indian Lore was shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Earl Kiple
William Howard
Howard
Martin Wenger
Edward Medberry
Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs
C. B. Schori
Federated Women
Rex Mulford
Good Samaritan
West Union
Rehearsals Begin for West Union Messiah Presentation
Rehearsals for Handel's Messiah by the West Union Community Chorus began October 30 at Bethel Presbyterian Church West Union under director Mrs D L Wood. Accompanists are Mrs Doran Meyer piano Archibald Sowden violin and Douglas Koempl organ. All area singers are invited to participate for a December 4 performance at North Fayette County High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Bethel Presbyterian Church
D. L. Wood
Doran Meyer
Archibald Sowden
Douglas Koempel
North Fayette County High School
Center Street Birthday Club Meets at C B School Home
The Center Street Birthday Club met last Tuesday at the C B School home with Bess Stoehr assisting in observance of the hostesses birthdays. Members present included Walter Lehman Harry Everett Stella Royle Anne Dennler Berting Halver son Elmer Butikofer John Grimm Marie Kohls C C Tor kelson and guest Mrs Louis Klingman. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wemer Careet
C. B
Bess Stoehr
Walter Lehman
Harry Everett
Stella Royle
Anne Dennler
Berting Halverson
Elmer Butikofer
John Grimm
Marie Kohls
C. C. Torkelson
Louis Klingman
Lula Jenkins Home Sold in Elgin Auction
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Blockhus of a farm east of Elgin purchased the Lula Jenkins residence at a public auction. The top bid reached 3000 dollars. The Blockhus couple will reside in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Blockhus
Elgin
Lula Jenkins
Blockhus
Ill and Hospitalized Residents Return Home
Mrs Andrew Braker, ill and hospitalized for six weeks after major surgery at Iowa City hospitals, returned home Tuesday. Mrs Ruth Boyle entered University hospitals Iowa City for observation and was released Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Braker
Iowa City
Ruth Boyle
University Hospitals
Elgin Library Opens Open House Saturday
Elgin Public Library announces National Book Week events from Oct. 31 through Nov. 5. An open house will be held Saturday Nov. 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Free coffee Kool-Aide and cookies will be served by library board members. Community members are invited to attend and see new drapes shelving and a front renovation financed by city funds and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Public Library
Husrary
Elgin Library Board
City of
Elgin
Valley High Vocalists Make All State Chorus
Four Valley High School singers were chosen from about 700 quartets auditioning at four Iowa district centers. Pat Johnson soprano Diane James alto Lee Boleyn tenor and Curtis Butikofer bass form the quartet to rehearse November 24 and 25 under Dr. Richard P Condie. They perform the final concert November 26 at KRNT Theatre Des Moines. tickets are $2 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High School
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids
Valley Quartet
Pat Johnson
Diane James
Lee Boleyn
Curtis Butikofer
Des Moines
Iowa High School Music Association
Richard P. Condie
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Salt Lake City
Utah
KRNT
John Friederichs Honored on Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Friederich were honored at an open house on Sunday October 23 at Elgin Lutheran Church for their silver wedding anniversary. The event drew many friends and relatives from the area. The couple reside in Garber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
John Friederich
Elgin Lutheran Church
Friederich
Garber
Lehman couple medal at dairy convention in Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Louis Lehman spent midweek in Des Moines attending the Convention of Dairy Associations. Mr Lehman won second place in the Men's Butter Judging Contest and Mrs Lehman took second in the Ladies Butter Judging Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lehman
Des Moines
Convention of Dairy Associations
Lehman
Circle Meeting Hosts Rachael Event and Film
Circle Rachael met October 20 at the home of Mrs Wm Dummermont with Mrs Robert Hanson as co host, Mrs Gene Schori and Mrs Arthur Lantz presented the program entitled Whose God is Dead A film A New Day in Christian Education was also shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Welch
John Tillotson
Iowa
Myrtle Kohler
Edna _Luce
B. Schori
Elgin
Guernsey Smith
Circle Rachael
Wm. Dummermuth
Robert Hanson
Gene Schori
Arthur Lantz
Valley Tigers Clinch Second in Conference with 26-6 Win
Valley defeated Waukon 26-6 to secure second place in the Upper Iowa Conference. Quarterback Greg Olson threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns, with David Roberts catching two scoring passes and Mark DeSart another. The Tigers built a 12-0 lead by halftime and pulled away late with a pair of long touchdown passes. Valley finished 5-1-1 in conference play and 5-6 overall, ending the season with a non-conference game versus MFL on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Reeder
Y Valley
Upper Iowa
Waukon
Tigers
Greg Olson
David Roberts
Mark DeSart
Valley
Indians
John Leonhart
Bob Chapman
Vaukon
Robert Spiegler
Elkader
Postville
MFL
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Wadena News
USC
Extension Service
Lilliput
Bundle Days Clothing Collection
Elgin Study Club
Center Street Birthday Club
Valley High
All State
John Friederichs
Rachael
Wauken
Valley Valley
Olson
David Bepete
O Semeek
Waukon - Sier
Ison
Roberts
Mark Debar
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