Delay Tax Increase In 47 Iowa Counties
The Iowa Tax Commission unanimously grants a one year grace before applying recom mended increases in property valuations to 47 counties. Att. Gen. Hultman says the Oct 17 revaluation order can be postponed to 1962 assessments to equalize real estate taxes, while counties like Osceola and others appeal the proposed boosts. The commission cites delays by county governments and internal resistance as factors in the postponement.
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Iowa Tax Commission
Evan
Hultman
Tax Commission
Osceola
E. Skiver
Hulupan
Inohiding
Clayton County Leads Iowa in DHIA Cows Count
Clayton County reports the highest number of cows on the DHIA program in the state with 4062 cows across 165 herds as of November 1, 1961, per County Extension Director Max E. Sauerbry. The count represents 14.7 percent of county dairy herds. Also honored for perfect barn sheet reports were Mervin Dahlings of Elkader and J. F. Huebsch of Volga for over six months of submission.
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Clayton County
Max E. Sauerbry
Mervin Dahling
Elkader
J. F. Huebs
Student Teachers Named in Iowa University Program
University students begin nine week teaching assignments in local schools living in the communities where they teach. They participate in all activities as regular faculty members. Dennis Ward and Arthur Edwards are listed in physical education at Arlington and Valley High in Elgin.
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Uppép Lowa
Dennis Ward
Arlington
Arthur Edwards
Valley High
Elgin
Road Work Delayed In Elgin Street Overhaul
Norris Construction Co. was held up last week while winterizing Elgin streets and returned Monday to finish as directed by state engineers. Remaining tasks include repairing the Main street railway crossing and gravelling from the tracks to the Metzger stock yards.
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Norris Construction Co
Elgin
Main Street
Metzger
Illyria Livestock 4-H Held Meeting
Illyria Livestock 4 H Club met at the Illyria Church on November 6 with 14 members present. Randy Miles presided at 8 10 pm, Vic Feller and Buck Kushman demonstrated soil sampling, and hostesses were Mrs Feller and Mrs Kulhman. The October meeting occurred October 10 at the same church.
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Wyria Livestock 4-H Club
Illyria
Randy Miles
Vic Feller
Buck Kushman
Feller
Kulhman
Clayton County Extension Calendar Update
Navy Monday notes Lucky Clovers 4-H Club meeting at Don Preuss home at 7 3 p.m. District Dairy Promotion meeting set in Fayette at 7 30 p.m. Friday November 30 Family Living Committee luncheon at Franklin Hotel in Strawberry Point with Extension County Council at 1 00 p.m.
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Navy
Lucky Clovers
Don Preuss
Fayette
Family Living Committee
Franklin Hotel
Strawberry Point
Extension County Council
Court House News Real Estate Transfers and Notices
Court actions list transfers by Probert Wilma and husband to State of Iowa for parcels in sections 3 and 7-94-7, Frester Richard B guardian to F M Hackett, Hackett to Esther E Hackett, estates involving Baeckler Anna Mae and others to Town, new cars registered including Arlington Coop. Arlington Ford Truck John Falk and Sons Elgin Buick, trailer reads along with long notice of Frank Schleiger completing 30 years as councilman.
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Probert
Wilma
Guy
State of Iowa
Frester
Richard B
Jessie M. Brewer
Incomp
F. M. Hackett
Pee
Madison St
Brush Creek Arlington
Hackett
F. M
Esther E. Hackett
Madison
St. Brush Creek
Arlington
Baeckler
Anna Mae
Diana Durcher
Louise Miller
Onefourth
Arlington Coop. Comm
John Falk and Sons
Elgin
Hangartner
Alpha
Vera Clermont
Martin
Giles
Julia Elgin
Kohler
Walter
Peace Corps Exams at Waterloo Schedule
Peace Corps examinations will be held in the Main Post Office Waterloo at 8:30 a.m. promptly for area applicants. Postmaster McMillan was informed today. Peace Corps posters with this information will be displayed on the local post office bulletin board.
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Peace Corps
Waterloo
McMillan
New Addresses Barbara Medberry in San Francisco Move
Barbara Medberry relocates to 1310 Willard Street San Francisco California with new address records filed.
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Barbara Medberry
Willard Street
San Francisco
Calif
Undefined Quote Reflects On Life And Freedom
A fragmentary reflection notes a man who longs for freedom and fun as he moves through domestic life with his wife. The tone hints at regret and yearning for carefree days beyond marriage duties.
Valley High Girls Defeat Mar Mac 65 33 In Home Opener
Valley High School girls hoops opened at home Friday, November 7, beating Mar Mac 65 to 33. Janet Rothlisberger led with 37 points, while Karen Olson added 17. Annette Meyer, Jayne MTriem, Lana Olson and Anita Lehman contributed. For Mar Mac, Cooky Kriecake and Kay Kaufman led with 14 each.
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Valley High
Mar Mac
Tigers
Valley
Janet Rothlisberger
Karen Olson
Annette Meyer
Jayne Mtriem
Lana Olson
Anita Lehman
Family Night for Pleasant Valley and Clermont Townships
Community event slated for November 27 at 8 00 p m in Vesley High lunch room. Pleasant Valley and Clermont Townships invite all ages to enjoy entertainment and a provided lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Pleasant Vallley
Clermont Townships
Vesley High
Lena Hunsberger Dies at 83 in Fayette County Hospital
Lena Hunsberger age 83 died Monday morning at Fayette County Hospital. She was a sister of the late Efford Hunsberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Hunsberger
Fayette County Hospital
Efford Hunsberger
Winning Numbers for Saturday Cash Drawing Nov 18
Winning numbers drawn at 3 00 pm Saturday Nov 18 were 1748 19 236 1545 736 469 1044 991 1343 173 1267 917 548 1634 827 1416 684 382 1058 839 136 822 1738 Winners include Fred Wede Mrs Celia Thoman Ern Hol zer Laura Luchsinger Bob Barker and Byron Yauslin
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Fred Wede
Celia Thoman
Ern Holzer
Laura Luchsinger
Bob Barker
Byron Yauslin
Post Office Commended for Savings Stamp Sales
Postmaster McMillan reports a letter from William H. Neal National Director of the U S Savings Bond Program commending the local post office for the promotion and sale of Savings Stamps during the past year.
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McMillan
William H. Neal
U. S
Hanson Baby Born In West Union Family Welcomes Daughter
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hanson of West Union welcomed a daughter born Saturday November 18 weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. The Hansons now have two girls and one boy.
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Ralph Hanson
West Union
Hansons
Extension Service Calendar of Events
Extension Service calendar outlines meetings and trainings. On Monday November 27 4H Leaders Home Furnishing Training runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the extension office. Tuesday November 28 Extension Council Meeting at 8 p.m. at Extension Office in Fay erite. Thursday November 30 Animal Husbandry Award Committee meeting in Ames.
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Fayerite
Ames
New Address Noted for David Frieden at San Francisco
David Frieden reports a new mailing address at RDSN U.8.5 Mahan DLG-11 OF Division with an FPO designation in San Francisco California. The update confirms the updated locality and clearance status for official correspondence.
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David Frieden
Mahan
Do Fpo
San Francisco
Calif
Valley Boys Trounce Mar Mac
The Valley boys won their first home game of the season defeating Mar Mac 66 to 48 on Friday. Valley led after a strong second quarter and held the margin through the rest of the game. Roger Torson scored 30 points while Larry Halverson added strong support. M. Richard Towell and Roger Wankers led Mer Mac with 14 and 12 points respectively.
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Valley Boys
Mar Mac
Valley
Roger Torson
Larry Halverson
M. Richard Towell
Roger Wankers
Mer Mac
Valley Girls Attend Northeast Iowa Basketball Clinic
The Valley girls' basketball team joined the Northeast Iowa Basketball Clinic on November 18 in Maynard. Four coaches demonstrated defense and offense, with West Central, Hampton, and Wapsie Valley presenting tactics before a film show of 1961 state tournament games and a clinic game between West Central and Hampton followed by Valley High versus Wapsie Valley.
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Valley Girls
Northeast Iowa
Maynard
Wapsie Valley
Hob Allen
Bob Hand
Hampton
al Kelly
West Central
Valley High
Dale Fogle
Pleasantville
Lost Nation
Fayette County Extension District Elections Completed
Elections in Fayette County townships were completed Tuesday evening including the Dover Township vote. The extension council comprises 20 township members, with ten elected each year for two year terms. Those named begin two year terms January 1, 1962.
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Fayette County
Dover Township
Extension Council
Iowa State University
Fayette Co
Nelson Converse
Frank Thyer
Arnold Saboe
Elmer Alshouse
Eugene Sieck
Willard Cummings
Lane Ash
Kenneth James
John Lueder, Jr
Lloyd Robinson
Death of John Ward Services Set at Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for John Ward Wa dena will be held Tuesday November 21 at the Presbyterian Church with burial at Strawberry Point. He is survived by his wife one daughter Mrs Joy Popenhagen one son Clarence Ward Oelwein and one sister Mrs Earl Walters Arlington. Gleim funeral home is in charge.
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John Ward
Wadena
Presbyterian Church
Strawberry Point
Joy Popenhagen
Clarence Ward
Oelwein
Earl Walters
Arlington
Gleim Funeral Home
Want Ads to Clear Unwanted Attic Items
A short notice urging readers to use want ads in the paper to declutter attics. It promotes placing listings to sell or give away unwanted items, targeting readers looking to repurpose space and reduce clutter.
Elgin State Bank Opens With Large Turnout and Remodel
A capacity crowd attended the grand opening of Elgin State Bank after a full remodel and finish in summer. About 1000 visitors toured the refreshed facilities, each receiving a gift, as representatives from most local banks and several distant institutions joined in the celebration.
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Elgin State Bank
Elgin
Clutier
Luxemburg
Continental
Drovers National
Chicago
Town
Des Moines National
Des Moines
Merchants National
Cedar Rapids
Elgin State
T. J. Capper
J. D. Shaffer
Samuel Mosby
Towns Meet to Discuss Gas Service
Representatives from several Iowa towns gathered in Elgin on Friday to plan action for gas service installation after The Peoples Natural Gas Co. was granted franchises years ago but failed to extend lines in time. Guttenberg authorities lead efforts to secure gas service.
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Peoples Natural Gas Co
N. E. Iowa
Elgin
Guttenberg
Ingels Named County Champion Pork Producer
John W. Ingels of Maynard named Fayette County champion pork producer for year with records showing breeding feeding and parasite control. Alvin Northrop of Arlington previously held and retained the title this year by competing again.
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John W. Ingels
Maynard
Fayette County
Ingels
Alvin Northrop
Arlington
Fettkethers Move to Marengo
The Dr K L Fettkether family moved Sunday to Marengo where he purchased the business and equipment of a retired veterinarian. Marengo is the county seat of Iowa county in the southeast quarter of the state with about 2300 residents. The family had been Elgin residents for six months and Dr Fettkether graduated from Ames last spring.
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K. L. Fettkether
Marengo
Iowa County
Elgin
Fettkether
Ames
Cancer Society Board to Meet Nov 27
Fayette County chapter of the American Cancer Society will hold a board meeting on Monday November 27 at 2 00 p m in the Interstate Room Oelwein.
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Cancer Society Board
Fayette Co
The
American Cancer Society
Interstate
Oelwein
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Billy Erickson
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Frankie Baldwin
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Wadena Wonder Workers 4-H
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Beth Minger
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Moville
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Fort Dodge
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Women's Guild
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