Obituary for Louis Butikofer of Elgin and Marion Township
Louis Butikofer was born June 24 1982 in Marion Township Clayton County and died November 7 1966 at Good Samaritan Home West Union aged 84. He married Louisa Butikofer April 16 1931 at Oelwein and had a daughter Oma Lee Strong of Arlington Massachusetts. He lived on the farm now run by his stepson John for 23 years then retired to Elgin. Four months before his death he resided at the Good Samaritan Home after Louisa’s death in May. Survivors include daughter three grandchildren eight stepchildren 29 step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by wife his parents two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held November 11 at Apostolic Christian Church Elgin with Paul and Bert Buttkofer officiating. Burial in Apostolic cemetery east of Elgin. Pallbearers were Dennis and Curtis Buttkofer Richard and Robert Schuphach Jeffrey Schiee and William Torkelson. Relatives and friends from distance listed. Card of thanks from family.
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Louis Butikofer
John
Elizabeth Pfarrer Butikofer
Marion Township
Clayton County
Good Samaritan
West Union
Louisa Butikofer
Oelwein
Oma Lee
Lowell Strong
Arlington
Mass
Elgin
Louisa
Steven
Cynthia
Karen Strong
Lawrence
Elsie
Wm. Lewis
George Schupbeck
Eunice
James Schlee
Letter To The Editor From Chu Lai Vietnam Nov 3 1966
A Vietnam era reader stationed at Chu Lai writes to Pacific Stars and Stripes. He references Elgin memories and a Whistlin Bit Laddie Club, notes hot humid conditions, and mentions likely future visits to Elgin and nearby areas.
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Pacific Stars & Stripes
Laddie Club
Elgin
Viet Nam
Chu Lsi
Whistler
Marion ALCW Meeting Recaps with Devotions
The Marion ALCW gathered on November 2 and November 10 for devotions and a program led by Mrs. Rog. Hostesses for November were Mrs. Lloyd Reierson and Mrs. Gilbert Lofts gard. The group closed with prayers and meditation.
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ALCW
Rog
Lloyd Reierson
Gilbert Loftsgard
Extension home economist aids meal planning and food costs
The office of extension home economist Lacock explains the growing demand for food information. She highlights guidance on meal planning, food buying, and preparation, plus free consumer booklets and special help for families on food stamps, all from Iowa State University.
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Extension Home
Hee
Lacock
Iowa State University
Vaughn family attends funeral for Howard Stewart
Elgin area notes report Mr and Mrs George Vaughn attended Howard Stewart's funeral at Cherry Point chapel on Monday. Stewart was a Vaughn relative. Visitors and guests from multiple towns stopped by local homes for calls and dinners over the week, including Olga Turner and Art Nelson in Elgin and Clermont respectively, and several other transfers between Clinton, Arlington, Oelwein, Bellevue, and Fort Dodge. Carl Dackmann is listed as a patient at Postville Hospital.
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George Vaughn
Howard Stewart
Cherry Point
Stewart
Vaughn
Olga Turner
Marshalltown
Art Nelson
Clermont
Elmer Larson
Eldon Polk
Hawkeye
Harold Pfister
Pounds Hill
Martin Amundson
Carlton Krueger
Tony Habeger
Bellevue
LaVerne Bachman
Oelwein
New Bachman
Arlington
G. V. Zimmerlin
Fort Dodge
Augusta Schori
Margaret Jacob
Rochester
Minn
Leon Jacob
Methodist Kahler School of Nursing
Loretta Hoeger
Maynard
Mary Jacob
Postville Hospital
Carl Dackmann
New Addresses for Local Residents
Kenneth Klineman Shaullites at Kail State College in Iowa. Kenneth Klineman Shaull relocates to Cedar Falls Iowa The listing also notes Mr and Mrs Donald L Bright at Poyners Trailer Court Route 3 Waterloo Iowa and Sp 4 Richard L Yauslin in New York APO 09177 with B Btry 4th MSL Bn Sith Arty. Omaha residents Mr and Mrs Darwin Preuss now at 4214 Pierce St Omaha 68131
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Kenneth Klineman Shaull Kail
Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Mrs
Donald L. Bright
Linda Luchsinger
Poyners
Waterloo
Richard L. Yauslin
U.S
Btry
MSL
Sith Arty
APO
New York
N.Y
Mrs. Darwin Preuss
Pierce St
Omaha
Nebr
Christmas Fair A Success
Pleasant Valley Homemakers thank contributors for articles displayed at the library Christmas Fair held last Friday. About 90 people attended. The next meeting will be at Mrs. M. J. Blockhus home on Friday Dec 9, featuring a Christmas party and a white elephant gift exchange.
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Pleasant Valley
M. J. Blockhus
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Clermont Township Extension Council Election at Clermont Lutheran Church at 8 pm on November 19. Tri-State Breeders Cooperative Annual Meeting at Interstate Power Co Hall, West Union at 8 pm on November 21. Extension Council Meeting at 8 pm on November 22. Tailoring Class from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at County Extension Office. Wednesday November 23.
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Clermont Township Extension Council
Clermont Lutheran Church
Tri-State Breeders Cooperative
Interstate Power Co
West Union
Extension Council
County Extension Office
Illyria Homemakers Club Meeting Notice
The Illyria Homemakers Club will meet with Mrs. Guy Ernst in November at 9 am. A sack lunch will be provided at noon. Members should bring materials for a Christmas tree project and a wooden block drill hole, plus a Pine cone supply.
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Illyria Homemakers Club
Guy Ernst
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Louis Butikefer
Chu Lai
Marion Alcw
Wadena
Bert Aylesworth
Robert Klingman
Robert Dietz
A.B.S
Wadena Community Club
W. F. Moore
Elgin State Bank
Valley Inn — Don's
G. W. Alderson
Fauser Oil Co
Lyle Rubens
F. S
Wadena Butter & Cheese
Wadena Lumber Co
Herwig
He-Man
Oat Mane
Carnation Royal
U.S.D.A
Carnation Farms Breeding Service
Carlton Jones
Velaire
BALL
Klingman’s Clothes Shop
Extension Service
Buick
John Falk & Sons
Xena
Turkeys
Town Hall
Turkey
Santa Claus
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