Former President Truman Residency On Grinnell Campus
Former President Harry Truman visited Grinnell College as a politician in residence. Observers note his stay included lectures to two classes and a formal speech. The episode occurs as Truman’s era nears its end and Eisenhower’s not yet taken office. Local readers recall his remarks about Republican prospects and nomination politics.
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Harry
Truman
Grinnell College
Eisenhower
Rusia
Recollection of Dednery ladies recalls many names
The notice lists numerous relatives and friends visiting and staying with families in various towns including Reseda and Hazelton. It notes gatherings at card clubs and visits by Mrs Clement Messerli and others, with funeral rites attended in Elk Point for Rebecca Lynn Pratt and extended family travel in Iowa and Michigan.
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Fickehy
Milwauk
Wisc
Albert Morse
Jamea” Vawter
Hazelton
Earth Haumgertner
Strathhenry Point
Wilfrey
Clark Corbin
Alls Leonhart
Faye Wi
Baugh
Connie
Earl An En Rothlisberger
Elgin
Clement Messerli
Elk Point
So. Dak
St. Vioweph's Catholic Church
Rebecca Lynn
Pratt
Aileén
Ann Messerli
Atending
Dan Messerli
Anaimosa
Kenneth L. Smith
Oelwein
Wayne Belden
Cedar Rapids
Charles H. Clark
Waterloo
Dea Monass
Bob. Teark
Charles Clark
Song of
Nellie Magsserli
Detroit
Mich
Clement Wit
Rodney Drewes Attends Farm Bureau Convention
Rodney Drewes will represent Fay County Farm Bureau at the American Farm Bureau convention. The event convenes Nov. 18 with state resolutions committee hearings and action on submitted resolutions. Drewes will join state president Sova and bureau board members as delegates. The Methodist Men plan a meeting Thursday at 8:00 pm. all men urged to attend.
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Rodney Drewes
Anon
Fay Count
Biine
House of Delegates
State Resolutions Committee
Farm Bureau
Rodney
Sova
Sete Farm Bureau Board of Directors
American Farm Bureau Convention
Will Discuss Shafi Plan
Fayette County NFO will hold a meeting to discuss the Shafi Plan. The event is set for Semme Now with speakers addressing the plan and its implications for the community.
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Fayette County
Nfo
Qisar
Torkelson 25th Wedding Anniversary at Highland Luther an Church
Mrs William Torkelson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on November 3 with an open house at the Highland Lutheran Church. Mrs James Schlee and Mrs Herman Schupbach presided at the serving table, with grandchildren Kathy Dennler Karen Torkelson at the punch bowl. The reception featured Mrs Torkelson in her wedding cranberry silk crepe outfit from 25 years earlier. Children and families assisted, including William Cedar Rapids Sylvan and Mrs Albert Lee Dennler, and Mrs eo Oleson of Cornwall New York who phoned congratulations.
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William Torkelson
Highland Luthéran ‘Church
James Schlee
Herman’ Schupbach
Postville
Orlando Loftsgard
George Schupbach
Kathy
Marshal Dennler
Karen Torkelson
Torkelson
Meeting Notes From Weekly Prayer Service
The WSCS meeting of the week of Prayer and Set Denial featured Norris Capper reading several sentences of scripture including St John 3:16-17, a duet, and Mire. Lee Roy Collins and Mrs Norris Capper were among the recipients of gifts placed on the altar. The closing prayer was led by the Rev Colireas.
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Norris Capper
Scrippe
Lee
Christ
Lee Roy Collins
Colireas
Farm Bureau Homemakers Meet in Pleasant Valley
The Farm Bureau Homemakers of Pleasant Valley will meet November 8 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Lawrence Geh Rollcall asks for A Good Book I Have Read Bring articles for the County Home project Advertisements note a second meeting Saturday November 2 pm at the Bastard Ravenet farm Bureau inviting all to attend
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Farm Bureau Homemakers
Pleasant Valley
Lawrence Geh- Rollcall
County Home Project
Bistard
Schoris Attend Canners Meeting
Mr and Mrs Leo Schori and Mr and Mrs Eugene Schori left Sunday for Milwaukee to attend the annual Wisconsin Canners Assn meeting in session Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday.
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Leo Schori
Eugene Schori
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Canners Assn
Legion to hold regular meeting Monday night
The American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday evening in Elgin Rodh ard. A good attendance is desired. The notice calls for legionnaires to attend and participate in the posted agenda for November.
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Elgin Rodh
American Legion
Community Club Meeting Rescheduled to Tuesday
The Elgin Community Club will meet on Tuesday November 12 instead of Monday November 11 which was Veterans Day. Members are advised to note the new date and attend as scheduled.
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Elgin Community Club
Notes of Thanks from Junior High Football Coaches
Junior high football coaches thank students, parents, and fans for attending and supporting the team during the season. They express appreciation for everyone who lent their backing and helped the players on and off the field.
Christingg Seals Named Chairmen For Elgin Campaign
Mrs Henry EL Wolf accepted chairmanship for the 1963 Christmas Seal Campaign in Elgin while Mrs Arthur Ghipian will head Pleasant Valley. The drive opens November 15 and runs through December, funding state tuberculosis testing and health programs. Each dollar raised yields 93 cents for local public benefits and health campaigns, highlighting per capita rank in 1962.
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Henry EL Wolf
Iowa
UNICEF Party A yields prizes at Elgin Halloween event
UNICEF sponsored a child party in Elgin on Thursday October 31 hosted by three federated clubs. Prizes included yo yo souvenirs and a variety of category awards for storybook characters comedy ghosts animals and fancy dress with multiple winners named and thanks given to contributors.
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Unicef Ponte
Elgin
Abot Pines
Renae Cra Boleyn
Becky
Lisa
Lori
Jill Fauser
Tom Zurbriggen
Kimberly DéSart
Karen Seitz
Craig Wenger
Brian Chapman
Joan Brackin
Patty Torkelson
Cathy McMillan
Joyce Blockhus
Diane Halverson
Eric Hansen
Joyce Boleyn
Carla Moore
Brad Pritchard
LuAnn Heins
Janet Everett
Stacey
Jeff Cling
Valley High Tigers Complete Perfect Season
Valley High Tigers finish a perfect season amid local attention as nominations for an on campus honor are announced. Nick Ray Ba 4 and other Upper Town University students appear on a local list for outstanding extracurricular leadership and initiative awards.
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Valley High Tigers
Upper Town University
Pia
Pe Earth Col
Eee Ip
Nick Ray
Min Menist Hapioartnes Elgin
Revival Evangelism Services at First Baptist Elgin
Revival evangelism at First Baptist Church Elgin Town runs November 10 to 17 1963. Services Sundays at 10 am and 8 pm weekdays 3 pm outreach clinics at 7 18 pm prior to evening services. Guest messenger Rev Robert Ber of Kankakee Ohio will preach with singing and prayer.
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First Baptist Church
Elgin
Town
Bsr
Kankakee
Oia
Robert Ber
Valley Tigers Clinch Conference Title With 25 13 Victory
The Valley High football team, undefeated at 8 0, defeated West Central 25 13 to seize the conference championship. Larry Block kickoff return set up early scoring, Halverson and Rothlisberger powered a 73 yard drive, and Dennis Wilbur added a 60 yard run for Valley’s first touchdown in a tight game that swung into Valley’s favor after halftime.
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Valley High
West Central
Tigers
Larry Block
Blue Devil
Une
Les Olson
Dennis Wilbur
Block
Bob Rothlisberger
Valley
Larry Halverson
Halverson
Gary Kittleson
West Centrals
Ronnie Jipson
Roger Arthur
Blue Devils
Wilbur
Tiger
Rothlisberger
Dave Thompson
Arthur
Lyle Anderson
Page
Elgin Election Results Show Seven Council Candidates
Elgin voters turned out in strong numbers with about half the electorate participating. Mex Medberry, the incumbent mayor, received 142 votes. Seven councilmen candidates included re elects Adrian 1460 Capper 163 and Muehlethaler 144 and new bidders DeSert 169 and Heins 115. Clerks were Leo Friederich and F D Weich with judges O Christ Mel Kohler and R P Strauch.
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Elgin
Mex” Medberry
Adrian
Capper
Muehlethaler
Heins
Leo Friederich
F. D. Weich
O. Christ
Mel Kohler
R. P. Strauch
Lively Contest at Wadena Town Meeting Outcomes
Citizens filed two complete tickets for all offices and voting was brisk. On Wednesday morning the results named Lyle D. Rubens as mayor and G. W. Alderson Wil ford Bond Paul Crandall Harold Halverson and T OD Sniffin as council members with Emegene Shea as treasurer after 111 ballots cast.
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Wadene
Vetlig
Lyle D. Rubens
G. W. Alderson
Wilford Bond
Paul ¥. Crandall
Harold Halverson
T. OD. Sniffin
Emegene Shea
Extension Council Elections '63 Fayette county townships elect council
Ten townships in Fayette county elect members to the Fayette County Extension Council for two year terms. Residency voters select representatives in each township. Election schedule set: Dover November 19 at 8 pm Eldorado Lutheran church. Fairfield November 14 at 8 pm Arlington school. Pleasant Valley November 18 at 8 pm Elgin Baptist Chetroh. Union November 13 at 7 30 pm Interstate Power Company meeting room.
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Fayette County
Elgin Baptist
Chetroh
Union Township
Interstate ‘Power Company
Sr MYF Meeting at St Pauls Church
The Sr MYF met at St Paul's Methodist Church at 7 30 Sunday evening with Keith and Linda Collins hosting. The business meeting was held and Vera Coffin gave the lesson. Lunch followed.
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St. Paul's Methodist Church
Keith
Linda Collins
Vera Coffin
Lehman Hosts Card Club Evening at Home
Mr and Mrs Eugene Lehman hosted a card club evening at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Louis Becker Jr and Dennis Butikofer. Lively play featured partners and rotating tables as participants socialized and enjoyed the evening.
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Eugene Lehman
Louis Becker, Jr
Ie Lowing
Es High
Irs
Dennis Butikofer
Louis Becker Jr
Metis High
Low
Leslie Lembke
Kenneth Kopal
Lions Club Meeting Discusses Elgin Slough Recreation Plan
The Lions Club met Monday Oct. 28 at the Lutheran Church parlors. Red Faust of Oelwein spoke and showed maps of a tentative recreation area between Elgin and Cle Trio TEL. A discussion followed. Members decided to discontinue Yoailing reminder cards. Meetings will be held on the last Monday of the sixth month at the Elgin Lutheran Church.
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Lions Club
Lutheran Church
Red Faust
Oelwein
Elgin
Cle Trio Tel
Elgin Lutheran Church
Elgin Lions Club Banquet for Football Squad Announced
The Elgin Lions Club will sponsor a public banquet for the football squad on Tuesday evening November 26 at the Elgin Lutheran Church. Tickets are available from Lions members or Dean DeSart. A speaker will be engaged for the evening.
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Elgin Lion's Club
Elgin Lutheran Church
Lion's Club
Dean DeSart
Early Copy Urged Due To Veterans Day Schedule
Announcement urges staff to submit all news copy by Saturday or earlier for next week’s issue. Veterans Day falls on Monday and there will be no mail service Monday, making Tuesday handling impractical.
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Pat Echo Baat
Fli
Cash Winners at Saturday Evening Drawing in Elgin
Cash winners at the Elgin Saturday night drawing were Otto Blockhus with $10.00 and Bernard Hanson, Jacob Hoover, Clive Bennett, and Lena Baumgartner each winning $5.00. The drawing produced numbers 701 40 612 1207 1653 B54 1722 1428 538 1541 449 1038 766 1367 B91 365 1588 237 1254 1172 B07 1081 1423 1492 19 1603.
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Elgin
Otto Blockhus
Bernard Hanson
Jacob Hoover
Clive Bennett
Lena Baumgartner
Enrolls for Auto Mechanics In Omaha Trade School
Jerry L. Erickson of Elgin has enrolled in an automotive mechanics class at a trade school in Omaha Nebraska. He will begin the course early next February after graduating from Valley High School.
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Jerry L. Erickson
J. O. Erickson
Elgin
a_ trade school
Omaha
Nebr
Erickson
Valley High School
W W I Vets and Aux to Meet November 10
The Veterans of World War I and Ladies Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting at the Legion Hall in Elgin Iowa on Sunday November 7. All World War I Veterans and their wives are urged to attend this meeting with a 12 30 picnic dinner.
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Veterans of
Ladies Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Elgin
Iowa
Blossoms on Farm Tree Revive After Limb Breaks
In Sibley, a large tree limb, damaged and partially broken, produced a remarkable revival. The leaves withered then returned, buds formed into new clusters, and tiny apples began to form on the branch.
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Sibley
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Ed Jochumzen
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Margaret Man
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Frank Clemas
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Arya
Robert Achreiber
Wadena
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