Hoover tribute and Iowa election preview detailed
The report notes a large funeral service for Hoover with 75,000 to 90,000 at West Breck, led by Dr D Eton Trueblood in Quaker tradition. It shifts to a national election forecast with Melvin Synhorst predicting 1,285,000 votes and a tight governor race between Evan Hultman and Harold Hughes. Iowa emerges as a pivotal campaign ground as Goldwater momentum and interstate highway plans are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Herbert
Clark’ Hoover
Hoover
West Breck
Dr. D. Eton Trueblood
Dr. Trueblood
Melvin Synhorst
Evan, Hultman
Harold Hughes
Goldwater
San Francisco
Idwest
Midwest
Cam
Mid-West
Iowa
Press Johnson
Sen
Fragments from Local Meeting and Social Notes
Snippets show attendees including Mrs. Arthur Farin, Mrs. Hinks, Mrs. Longrouir, Mrs. Dowie Biu, Mrs. Johnnie Erickson, and Mrs. Madison. The Penny Art Fund event occurred with lunch served by Mrs. Corbin and others. Visitors Gayl Bags Sterling Cole and relatives were present. several calls noted from West Union and Sumner residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sniffin
Federation
Arthur Faring
Penny Art Fund
Birs. Corbin
Hinks
Itard
Longrouir
Mre. Dowie Biu
Aslington
Johnnie Erickson
Ene Ee Furn
A Madison
Wisc
the Presby
Goarek
Sterling
Cole
James Davis
West Union
Alla Leonhart
Herb Blaschke
Sumner
Anna Aylsworth
Tabitha to Meet Elgin Tabitha Society at Baptist Church
The Elgin Tabitha Society will meet early on Nov 11 at the Baptist Church. Alice Schaer will give devotions on God Shall Supply, with music by Mrs George Breitkreuz. Mrs George Dursener leads the program For All the Blessings of the Year. roll call What I am most thankful for. Hostesses are Mrs Clifton Miller, Mrs Jacob Hoover and Mrs Alfred Ruckdashel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Tabitha Society
the Baptist Church
Alice Schaer
God
George Breitkreuz
George Dursener
Clifton Miller
Jacob Hoover
Alfred Ruckdashel
Halloween and Anniversary Party at Howard Home
Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard entertained at a Halloween and anniversary party Saturday evening in their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles ONeill, Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger, Mr and Mrs Herbert Ash, Mr and Mrs C O Christ, Mr and Mrs Louis Becker Jr., Ernestine Holzer and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Howard
Charles O'Neill
Charles Wenger
Herbert Ash
C. O. Christ
Louis Becker Jr
Ernestine Holzer
Kenneth Mork
Elgin Study Club Meeting At Kiple Home
Elgin Study Club met at the home of Mrs Earl Kiple at 8 p m Monday. Fifteen members answered roll call and shared the history of her contribution to the display of glass. Mrs dernsey Smith spoke on Early American Glass. Mrs Martin Wenger presented Venetian glass from Italy. President Mrs John Tillotson reported on UNICE party plans. A gold star was awarded this year's program by district judge for the Christmas party arrangements. Meeting closed with coffee hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Earl Kiple
Dernsey Smith
Martin Wenger
Italy
John Tillotson
Reif Hallo
Veterans Meeting at Elgin Legion Hall notices
The Fayette County Barracks and Ladies Auxiliary meet November 8 at 12 30 pm at Elgin Legion Hall. A dinner will be served and both organizations will hold business meetings after. All veterans and their wives are invited to attend. many topics of interest to veterans will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Elgin Legion Hall
Four Valley High Students Chosen for State Chorus
Four Valley High students were selected last Saturday to sing in the all State Chorus of the Iowa High School Music Festival. Names Pat Johnson and Tantha Krueger appear among the quartet from this section, competing with other quartets at Osage. The festival, held annually in Des Moines on November 27 and 28, is sponsored by the Iowa High School Music Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Valley ‘High
Iowa
Pat Johnson
Tantha Krueger
Eger
Osage
Des Moines
Towa High School
Attend Chapter Meeting at Davenport
Mr and Mrs Allen Habeger attended Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Davenport on October 27 28 and 29 While there they were guests of former Elgin residents Mr and Mrs George Pollitt en route home they stopped at West Branch to visit Herbert Hoover burial place library and birth place Friday they visited Wayne P Trueside in Iowa City Friday evening they went to Cedar Rapids to spend the weekend with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Eugene A Habeger returning home Sunday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Habeger
Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star
Davenport
Habeers
George Pollitt
Elgin
West Branch
Herbert
Eugene A. Habeger
40th Wedding Anniversary for Wettlesons at Marion Lutheran
Mr and Mrs Robert Wettleson celebrated 40 years of marriage with a surprise noon picnic at Marion Lutheran Church on October 25. Relatives and friends attended as Mary Bigler and Robert Wettleson, married in 1924, were remembered with gifts, a candle filled table, a cross shaped cake, and an afternoon coffee. The couple were wed October 22, 1924 by Rev Gustav Gunsten, with attendants Julia Wettleson and Lawrence Bigler. They have four children, nine grandchildren, all in the Postville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wettleson
Marion Lutheran Church
Corrine Rypestor
Robert Wayne Wettleson
Arthur
C E S Meets November Eleventh Elgin Chapter
The Elgin chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star plans a meeting on Wednesday November eleven. Members Minan Trency Felens Don Cowell and others from Gass and Robert Medberry are noted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Order of the Eastern Star
Trency
Don Cowell
Gass
Robert
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters Meeting Report
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters met on October 7 at 7 30 p m. A supper was served by the Mothers. The meeting closed after changing the main motion. Officers election not reported previously. New officers: President Garry Kleppe. Vice President Elmer. Secretary Jeanie Met. Treasurer Roger Reeder. Reporter Phillip Ruckdashel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Twalvé
den Kruger
Garry Kleppe
Aler
Sec
Jeanie
Roger Reeder
Porter
Phillip Ruckdashel
Methodist Men Will Meet Thursday at Church Parlor
The METHODIST MEN will hold a meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the church parlors. A good attendance is desired.
Grand Chapter of Iowa Eastern Star meets in Davenport
The 87th annual session of The Grand Chapter of Iowa Order of the Eastern Star gathered at the Masonic Temple in Davenport last Tuesday through Thursday with the theme America The Beautiful. Elgin Chapter members participated. Jack Adrian served as reader for flags and was assistant Grand Sentinel. Mrs. Adrian was Grand Teller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Chapter
Iowa
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Davenport
America
Tennessee
Jack Adrian
Allen Habeger
Gladys Haycock
Victor Walter
Postville
Btatickae
Keith Kohler
Blackhawk Hotel
Henry H. Wolf
Tan
Lester Gehring Aesen
Charles Gehring
Bey Weenie Closed All Day November 11
Notice states Bey Weenie will be closed all day on November 11 with no mail in and no mail out. No other operations or services are noted.
Johnson Wins Presidency as Iowa Turns Democratic
In Iowa the election results reflect a Democratic shift as Johnson secures the presidency. The Elgin Grade School program includes Mrs. Harry Everett aiding students signing out books for leisure reading. Mrs. Blocks presents a story time for the kindergarten class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Iowa
Elgin
Harry
Everett
Blocks Us
Engagement announced for Janet Rothlisberger and Ronald Beerman
The engagement of Janet Kay Rothlisberger and Ronald D Beerman is announced by the bride elects parents of Elgin and West Union. Janet is a junior at St Luke s School of Nursing Cedar Rapids and Ronald is a senior at Coe College Cedar Rapids. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Kay Rothlisberger
Ronald D. Beerman
G. D. Beermann
West Union
W. Rothlisberger
Elgin
Miss Rothlisberger
St. Luke’s School of Nursing
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Sunnydale Club Met at Larson Home
The Sunnydale Club gathered at Mrs. Lavern Larson’s home on Tuesday October 27. Ten members attended with devotions by Mrs. Bnesbo and songs to start. Plans included future meeting locations and a study on Iowa including the Hiawatha Trail and historical sites. Mrs. Otto Blockhus won a game. November’s meeting will be in Bernard Hanson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnydale
Otto Blockhus
Bernard Hanson
Council Elections and Awards Program Details
Putnam Township election set for November 9 at 8:00 p.m. at Arlington School with 4-H awards for members and families. Illyria Township election and awards program on November 12 at 8 p.m. at Illyria Church, current member John D. Grimm seeks a second term. Clermont Township election and 4-H awards program November 14 at 8 p.m. at Clermont Lutheran Church, current member Jack McNeil seeks first term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Putnam Township Council
Arlington
County Extension Council
Charles Peck
Illyria
John D. Grimm
Clermont Township
Clermont Lutheran Church
Jack McNeil
Funeral Services Held for Les Moody
Funeral services were held at Hawkeye for Les Moody. The obituary notes the burial plans and brief life summary. Moody was a local resident and community member, with neighbors recalling his service and presence in town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Moody
Hawkeyen
Les
Enrollment High at Iowa State University Sets Records
The final enrollment tally shows a record 12,451 students, with three individuals named from Arlington, Iowa and Wadena, Iowa among the local area residents. The report notes this time high surpasses the fall 1963 figures and highlights the broader regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State University
John M. Cunningham
Arlington
Gail K. Seedorff Boon
Iowa
Alan James Davis
Wadena
County Tax Collection Report for September 1964
The tax collector reports 92.58 percent of 1963 taxes collected by September end 1964, up from 91.80 percent for 1962 taxes at the same point. Delinquent estate and personal taxes unpaid by November 25 will be advertised in the Oelwein Daily Register. The annual real estate tax sale is scheduled for December 7, 1964, with second publication December 2. Special assessments for street surfacing and sewer in Oelwein, West Union, Fayette, Elgin, and Arlington are included in collections through September 1964 totaling 49,149 dollars.
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Ette
Oelwein
West Union
Fayette Elgin
Arlington
Oelwein Daily Register
UNICEF Parade Halves Halloween Party Success at Valley School
UNICEF parade drew 250 children for a Saturday event at Valley Community School with cash prizes in six costume divisions. First place winners included Storybook and Comedy groups, with awards presented by Dr. Max who also donated a copy of an Important Look from 1984. Door prizes and sponsor thanks followed as funds were sent to UNICEF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicef
Janice
Joyce Blockhus
Kim
Chris Bummermuth
Renea Dummermuth
Dennis Lauer
LuAnn Heins
Lyle Butikofer
Dianne Seitz
Mickey Martin
David Martin
David
Marie Hilgemann
Jane
Patty Torkelson
Lenna Heins
Donna Martin
Dianne Halverson
Ardell Amundson
Peter Kuene
Fancy Dress
Lori
Jill
Lisa
Becky Fauser
Janet Everetts
Jim Leeman
Lynn Smith
Animal
David Reierson
Linde Nickels
Lori Strong
Max
Woodmen of America
Billy Pfister
Mark Smith
Karen Upton
Kenny Lerch
Betty Reierson
Federated Women's Clubs
The
Echo
Harry Frieden
IGA Grocers
T-up
Arden Greener
Unicef Fund
Hughes Re elected Iowa Governor and state offices
In a record turnout national voters backed Lyndon B. Johnson for president, winning 44 states and the District of Columbia. Iowa results show all state offices Democratic with Hughes defeating Fulton for governor and Cameron, Worthington, Franzenburg, Owen, Scalise winning key posts. Culver, Heying, and Baringer win district and state legislative seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
Johnson
District of Columbia
U. S. Congress
H. R. Gross
Hughes
Bultman
Fulton
Mooty
Cameron
Lynhorst
Worthington
Akers
Franzen
Burg
Abrahamson
Owen
Liddy
Sec. ‘of Agriculture
Scalise
Bump
Fayette County Supervisor Contest Decides 1984 Election
In Fayette County the sole county contest was for county supervisor with term starting January 2, 1985. Floyd Gilley defeated Lloyd Pleggenkuhle while all other county officials were re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Floyd Gilley
Lloyd Pleggenkuhle
Fayette County Totals From Election Ballots
The Fayet te County tally lists Johnson 6500 Goldwater 5567 Hughes 7457 Hultman 4771 Culver 5504 Bramwell 6735 Heying 6202 Drewes 6819 Riley 5508 Baringer 6352 Pleggenkule 5631 Gilley 6304. The figures reflect candidate counts across the county totals from the recent election.
Election tallies by township show Democratic edge in Clayton County
Across Fairfield, Clermont, and Wyria townships the vote tallies list Johnson, Goldwater, Hughes, Hultman, Culver, Bromwell, Heying, Drewes, Riley, Baringer, Pleggenkuhle, and Gilley with varied scores. The Echo reports no Clayton county figures but indicates Democrats won most offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Johnson
Goldwater
Hughes
Hultman
Culver
Bromwell
Heying
Drewes
Riley
Baringer
Pleggenkuhle
Gilley
Clermont Township
Johnson
Pieggenkuhle
Wyria Township
Fairfield Township
Bramwell
the Echo
Clayton County
Elgin Legion Holds Regular Meeting Monday Night
The Elgin American Legion will hold its regular meeting Monday evening November 9 at 8:00 pm. Members are requested to attend as important organizational matters will be discussed. Local post headquarters urged all dues paying members to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin American Legion
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Pony High
Maude
FBI
State News
Water
Setion
Williamburg
Bethday
Tabitha
Elgin Study Club
Kiple
Kart Marx
Veterans’ Meeting
C.E.S
iSunny Dale Club
Larson Home
Council
John C. Culver
James E. Bramwell
Congress
H. L. Heying
Jover Rodney Drewes
Maurice Baringer
Lawrence S. Riley
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