Farm Bureau Elects Jasper County Farmer As President
J Merrill Anderson, 47, of near Newton, wins a close vote to become president of the Iowa State Farm Bureau Federation, succeeding E Howarth Hill of Minburn after 16 years. Anderson runs a 2,400 acre grain cattle and hog operation and was elected to the federation's board. The group backs property tax reform, state meat inspection study, and Shaff reapportionment as part of 1965 Iowa legislature priorities. A Chicago executive secretary for alcoholism efforts is named and the state approves leasing a Lincoln Continental for Gov Hughes with a new Lincoln each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Lowe
Fam Bureau Federation
J. Merrill Anderson
Wayne Keith
Algona
Anderson
E. Howart Hill
Minburn
State Farm Bureau
Towa
State University
Newtons
Farm Bureau
Keith
Farms
Burea Nates
Bes Lief
Iowa - Form Bureau Federation
Lowe's
Ees Sharp
Iowa
Chicago
Iowa State Committee On
Charles A. Churan, Jr
Churan
State Aitles
Building
An. Des
Harold Hughes
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Lincoln
Women's Guild Meeting At Presbyterian Church Parlor
The Women’s Guild of the Presbyterian Church met Thursday in the church parlors with 14 members and three guests attending. The treasurer reported from the fall festival and the finance committee set a 1964 budget at 1:30 Monday at Mrs. Bond’s house. Circles I and II submitted reports on mission sewing and supply drives, Christmas boxes, and clothing sent to several destinations. A movie on Latin America Mission at Work was shown and refreshments were served. Various social notices followed about visitors and dinners among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th Presbyterian C Church
Mdma
Arthur. Herrling
Robert Bond
Bond
Will Probert
Alsila
Thailand
Korea
St.Louis
Representative at Western University in December
Fragmentary OCR note lists a representative at WU in December and a December 16 session at a court house. Mentions numbers 88 and 31 with a time window from 9am, but exact roles and locations remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Strong Sale at Charles Strong farm December 10
Auction set for Tuesday December 10 at the Charles Strong farm Sixtytwo head of cattle mostly Holsteins are offered. Complete line of farm machinery milking equipment hogs feed and some household goods listed. A full list will appear next week. Thiele Bros. handle auctioneering Elgin State Bank will clerk Elgin Echo Arlington News farm sales service handles advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Strong
ECHO
Thiele Bros
Elgin State Bank
Elgin Echo - Arlington News Farm Sales Service
Farm Bureau Homemakers Host Pleasant Valley Party
The Farm Bureau Homemakers of Pleasant Valley sponsored a party for 27 patients at the County Home on November 14. They brought gifts and played bingo before a social lunch of cookies and coffee. A home tour was provided. Attendees included Mrs. Dale Seitz and Scott, Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus and Joyce, Mrs. Em Holzer, Mrs. Wm. Bacon, Mrs. Clifton Miller, Mrs. Edward Krueger, Mrs. George Butikofer, Mrs. Elmer Frieden, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Homemakers of
Pleasant Valley
Dale Seitz
Scott
Kenneth Blockhus
Joyce
Em Holzer
Wm. Bacon
Clifton Miller
Edward Krueger
George Butikofer
Elmer * Frieden
Aire
Norris
Caro Ante
Ps. Mota Ee
Anson
Sia Aisek
Extension Service Calendar of Events
District 4 H Electric Project leadership meeting set for Tuesday December 3 at 6 30 p m at Fay e. County Holstein Assn annual meeting planned for Wednesday December 4. Fairfield Indians 4 H Christmas party scheduled for Thursday December 3 at Arlington School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
County Holstein Assn
Fairfield Indians
Arlington School
Turkey Winners Named From Saturday Afternoon Contest
Turkey winners Saturday afternoon were Mrs. Ruel Streeter Randy Denner Ed Butikofer Mrs. Yama Schupbach Donna Olson and Mrs. Agnes Gilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruel Streeter
Randy Dennler
Ed Butikofer
Yama Schupbach
Donna Olson
Agnes Gilson
Thanksgiving Services at St Pauls Elgin IL
Thanksgiving services for Clemont Illyria and Elgin Methodist congregations will be held at St Pauls Church in Elgin on Wednesday evening at 7:3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemont
Illyria
Elgin
St .Paul’n
First Snow Marks Start of Season in Area
The first snow fell Friday evening as temperatures hovered near freezing. Rain earlier in the day gave way to snow, lightly covering the ground. Saturday stayed around freezing with most snow still present, while Sunday’s warmth began melting the accumulation.
Mrs Ernie Gulsvig Honored at Shower
Mrs. Ernie Gulsvig was honored at a wedding shower held in her home. Hostesses included Mdms. Walter Mitts, Otto Blockhus, Francis West and John Frederick. Guests listed include Mdms. Ray Chapman, Ed Butikofer, Helen Blockhus, Dale Jensen, Cornelia Burrow, Francis Butikofer and Celia Butikofer. The men led the couple out after the shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Gulsvig
Mdms
Walter Mitts
Otto Blockhus
Francis West
John Frederick
Ray Chapman
Ed Butikofer
Helen Blockhus
Dale Jensen
Cornelia Burrow
Francis Butikofer
Alton Staff
Celia Butikofer
Levi Frieden
Irene Yack
General WSCS to Meet at Methodist Church
The general meeting of the WSCS will be held at the Methodist Church Dec. 5. Mrs. Jack Adrian will be the worship leader and Mrs. Martin Wenger as program chairman. Mrs. H. H. Wolf and Miss Clara Muehlthaler are hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Methodist Church
Jack Adrian
Martin Wenger
H. H. Wolf
Clara Muehiethaler
New Addresses for Residents and Service Members Listed
Affected individuals include Leo L. Gage at 402 Gilbertville Rd Elk Run Heights Evansdale Iowa and Pvt Jerry L Wander stationed at Fort Huachuca Arizona with unit Co B 8612. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Edwin W Hunter at 6112 29th Ave No St Petersburg Florida and Mrs Trene Yack at 210 Pershing Court Davenport Iowa with updated contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo L. Gage
Gilbertville Rd
Elk Run Heights
Evansdale
Iowa
Edwin W. Hunter
29Th Ave
St. Petersburg
Fila
Trene Yack
Pershing Court
Davenport
Move to Postville Brings Gulsvigs and Blockhus in
Postville residents Mr and Mrs Ernie Gulsvig and Ronnie Blockhus moved to town last week. Mr and Mrs Elmer Lembke have purchased the Blockhus house and plan to move in soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Gulsvig
Ronnie Blockhus
Postville
Elmer Lembke
Blockhus
Frieden Hospitalized At Elkader Hospital
Mrs. Martha Frieden is listed as a medical patient at Elkader hospital and remains hospitalized for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha ‘Frieden
The
Elkader Hospital
Christmas Secal Sales Report Highlights Fleet Exercise
A Christmas period report notes a West Coast exercise titled Flying Moor involving a fleet in a strike and anti aircraft warfare drill. The text outlines a conducted tour and completed exercises, reflecting naval operations and training activity during the holiday season.
Thanksgiving Mail Tips From Elgin Postmaster
Postmaster McMillan warns Elgin residents of heavy December mail volume national figures near 12 billion pieces and urges early Christmas shopping and mailing. He offers tips to save time: pull last year’s list, verify addresses, use ZIP codes, and include your ZIP in return addresses to encourage others to do likewise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Elgin
Post Office
Washington, D. C
St Theresa Circle Meeting Held With Dues Collected
Mrs Joe Leehy hosted St Theresa Circle meeting on Tuesday evening November 19. Vice president VerDean Radloff led in the presidents absence. A business session followed by social hour and lunch. Members present included VerDean Radloff Eugene Hemmersbach Jerry Fassbinder Stella Boyle J N Hogan and Giles Martin from Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Leehy
St. Theresa Circle
VerDean Radloff
Joe McNeil
Mdms
Eugene Hemmersbach
Jerry Fassbinder
Postville
Stella Boyle
J. N. Hogan
Giles Martin
Annual Income Questionnaire Cards for Veterans
Veterans Administration will mail annual income questionnaire cards with the November 20 pension checks to veterans widows and dependent parents receiving pensions or indemnity compensation. Each question must be answered even if the answer is none. Return to Veterans Administration in the upper right corner before January 31. Dean Pollock spent the week with the Louis Becker Jr. family. Mr and Mrs Werner Moore and family were supper guests of Mrs Esther Moore. Mrs Martin Hanson Gladys and Mrs Celia Thoman were dinner guests Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wilson
Amelia Hunsberger
Sutton
Dak
Aulden Wilson
Fern Weyant
Edgewood
William Brockmeyer
Decatur
Ill
Tom Sniffin
LeRoy Brockmeyer
Ocelwein
Mary
Jane
Jere Hinkel
Byron Murray
Madge Murray
Virginia
Great Lakes
Mudge Murray
Jere
Art
Bill ‘Ainsworths
Norfolk
Neb
Leo Ainsworth
Bill Probert
Santa Maria
Calif
Frank Probert
Frank Clemas
Federal Dam
Minn
Veterans Administration
Dean Pollock
Louis Becker Jr
Werner Moore
Esther Moore
Martin Hanson
Gladys
Celia Thoman
4-H Award Winners in Clayton County Announced
The 2009 area 4-H award programs on November 7 and 8 named Clayton County medalists in several categories. Agricultural winner Dwight Doer of Postville, Sylvia Hanson, Vera Coffin, Diane Mark of Postville, Helen Christen of Elgin, Dianne Frie den of Elgin, Ann Deering of Postville, and Diane Wenger in Recreation were recognized for their distinguished work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Dwight Doerti
Postville
Sylvia Hanson
Afte
Diane Mark Post Je
Helen Christen
Elgin
Dianne Frieden
Ann Deering
Diane Wenger
Extension Council Elections Completed in Fayette County
Ten of the twenty Fayette county townships elected Extension Council members for two-year terms. The council governs the Extension District and, with Iowa State University, directs county educational programs. Local members include Dover, Arthur Abester, Fairfield township, and James Schmeltzer. they take office January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Extension Council
Iowa State University
Istexisioet
Dover Township
Arthur “Abester
Fainfield
Foe
Er Ee Ip
James Schmeltzer
Elgin Lutheran Women Meet In November Session
The Elgin Lutheran Church women held their regular monthly meeting on November 21 in the fellowship hall. Hostesses included Mrs. Clifford Gisleson and others. Pastor Fjelstul led devotions. A skit titled The Dress That Wasnt was performed, and Bible study Christ Is Our Encourager was presented. 36 adults and four children attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Church Women
Fellowship Hall
Clifford Gisleson
Mervin Hunsberger
Robert Helms
Otto Blockhus
Harry Everett
Reuben Schupbach
Donald Sutter
Fjelstul
Otis Torkelson
Scope
Standard
Floyd Thompson
Robert Chapman
Dean DeSari
Dwayne Frieden
Glen Medberry
Don Fauser
Christ
Jesus
Birthday Club celebrates Mrs Helen Blockhus birthday
The Birthday Club celebrated Mrs Helen Blockhus birthday on Monday with present members including Mrs T Fjelstul Belva Snyder Lawrence West Ott a Blockhus Fred Butikofar Ole Reierson and Oliver Torkeison In the evening the Rock Club joined with Mrs Metta Krueger Belva Snyder Ida Christen Clara Baumgartner Clara Hellum Cornelia Burrow and Miss Clara Muehlethaler attending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blockhus
Mdms
T. Fjelstul
Belva Snyder
Gawrence West Otta Blockhus
Fred Butikofar
Ole Reierson
Oliver Torkeison
Metta Krueger
Ida Christen
Clara Baumgartner
Clara Hellum
Cornelia Burrow
Clara Muehlethaler
Charivari at Duane Barker's home
Mr and Mrs Duane Barker of Eugene hosted a quiet social evening with friends and relatives. Cards provided entertainment and a luncheon followed the games, sharing a warm, festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charivari
Duane Barker
de Barker
Eugene Schoer Sapamoe
Return Progress Report on Christmas Seals Drive
Daily returns from Christmas Seals mailed total 115 dollars toward a 423270 goal last year’s amount. Of 220 letters mailed, 90 people returned their bio envelopes. The campaign continues with hopes all nonrespondents will answer before December’s rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Wolf
4-H Award Night Held By Merion Busy Bees Club
The Merion Busy Bees 4-H Club held its award night at Myria Community Church with nine members and three visitors. New officers were elected, and initiation postponed. County and completion awards went to Sylvia Hanson Jen Christen Vera Coffin and Dianne Wenger. The club shared a $13.43 fair check among members. Reporter Vera Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merion Busy Bees +H Club
Myria
Genevieve Christen
Breen
Jeaan Thee
Dwayne Yeard Hanson
Lewis Dutikatee
Mire Very Coffin
East Clermont Liutheran Church
Busy Bees Club
Sylvia Hanson
Inga Hanson
Elsie Hanson
Pam Coffin
Dianne Wenger
Vera Coffin
Kathy Dennler
Marcia Dennler
Diane Hanson
Janice Hanson
John Christen
Bernard Hanson
and Mathers
Albert Dernier
Rupert Henson
Lester Wenger
Jen. Christen
Busy Bees
Cash Winners at Elgin Draw Receives $5 Prizes
Last Saturday in Elgin cash drawing winners were Bernard Hanson Harold Pfister and Philman Larson each awarded five dollars. Numbers drawn included 219 1007 1134 51d 1419 919 1601 843 362 1162 622 1487 156 1285 964 13111 677 1374 735 1063 10 1763 1228 and 448.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Bernard Hanson
Harold Pfister
Philman Larson
Krueger Seitz Attend 45th Farm Bureau Convention
Mr and Mrs Edward Krueger and Mrs Dale Seitz attended the 45th annual Farm Bureau convention in Des Moines last week They participated in a pancake and sausage breakfast and meetings throughout the day and joined a banquet in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Krueger
Dale Seitz
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farm Forge President
W. U
Turkey
St. Paul’s
Jerry L
Wander
Co. B
Fort Huachuca
Ariz
St. Theresa Circle Meeting
ALCUW
Birthday Club
F. B. Convention
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!