Iowa and Michigan linked in athletic and census notes
A garbled report notes Burns poised to replace Evy as head coach at Iowa, both Michigan graduates and longtime Evashev ski assistants. It mentions Rose Bowl wins under Evashev ski, plus 1960 census data showing Iowa population at 2,739,399 with 83 percent urban, and Johnson County gaining two state representatives in a new apportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Jerry
Forest
Eile Reinet
Evy
Parsnel Burns
Evof Saavioa
Evashevski
Tim. Burns
University of Michigan
Pentask
Fraley Board
Sthletics
State Board of
Burns
Iowa
Johnson County
Shives
Wepalio
Cwill
Thanksgiving Socials Fill Wadena Weekend
Thanksgiving notices and family gatherings mark a long list of local visits in Wadena. Residents share meals and hospitality with relatives in Freeport Clear Lake Fayette Elgin Waterloo West Union Arlington and other towns as extended families meet during the holiday.
Cash and Turkey Winners on Nov 26 at Weekly Event
Winners listed for cash and turkey draws on Saturday November 26 hosted by Craig Wenger and Harry Gilson. Names include Scotty Caspers Dianne Metzger Steven Wenger Mrs Kenneth Buroden Keith Lareen and Don Torsdn with numbers drawn and cash prizes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Wenger
Harry Gilson
Turkey
Scotty Caspers
Dianne Metzger
Steven Wenger
Kenneth Buroden
Keith Lareen
Don Torsdn
Rena
Progress Club Held Meeting
The Progress Club met Nov. 14 at the home of Mrs. Louis Lehman with Mrs. Clarence Muehlethaler as assistant hostess. Roll call was Wear something I made myself. The program featured a crafts exhibit and demonstration by Leon Hansen, industrial arts instructor at Valley High. A collection of coffee strips was made and a short business meeting was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Louis Lehman
Clarence Muehlethaler
Leon Hansen
Valley High
Clayton County Girls 4-H Recognized December 3
Clayton County 4-H girls will be honored December 3 for membership and outstanding work in the 1960 61 program. County committee members Mdms. Otmar Bruns H. H. Allert Theo Bar rack Otto Anderegg and Ray Zwanziger lead the event with assistance from girls county 4-H officers Marion Christen Janet Gruel Margaret Hanson and Virginia Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Mdms
Otmar Bruns
H. H. Allert
Theo, Barrack
Otto Anderegg
Ray Zwanziger
Marion Christen
Janet Gruel
Margaret Hanson
Virginia Miller
Elgin Faces Federal Aid Delay for Sewage Plant
Among Illinois exchanges the Elgin area stands out with a recommendation of 61500 in federal aid for a sewage treatment plant. Elgin has yet to secure any federal funding prompting questions about local politicians and the aid process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ECHO
Illinois
Elgin
Elgin High School Class of 1954 Holds Elkader Reunion
The 1954 Elgin High School class gathered for a dinner in Elkader on Saturday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Allen Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peters of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mitts of Cedar Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Erickson of McGregor, Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Orth of Clermont, Mr. and Mrs. Don Buckman of Elkader, Ted Kjosa of Decorah, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pappas of Earlville, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mott and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Albers of West Union, Donald Reierson of Nevada, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Reierson, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Loftsgard, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pinney, Karl Lembke, Burnell Blockhus, and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Strong. The Alber family had the largest clan with four children. Four members attended unmarried: Karl Lembke, Burnell Blockhus, Donald Reierson, and Ted Kjos. Plans called for a ten year reunion in 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Elkader
Allen D. Porter
Robert Peters
Waterloo
Norman Mitts
Cedar Fails
Stanley Erickson
McGregor
Weldon Orth
Clermont
Don Buckman
Ted Kjosa
Decorah
Gus Pappas
Earlville
Ralph Mott
Gary Albers
West Union
Donald Reierson
Nevada
Glen Reierson
Ronald Loftsgard
Paul Pinney
Karl Lembke
Burnell Blockhus
Duane Strong
Gery Alber
Ted Kjos
Five Elgin Students Enroll at Upper Town University
Five students from Elgin are enrolled among 646 new arrivals this semester at Upper Town University in Fayette. Attending are Nicky Baumgartner James Hanson Judy Larson Kenneth Staff and Stanley Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Upper Town University
Fayette
Nicky Baumgartner
James Hanson
Judy
Larson
Kenneth Staff
Stanley Wenger
Inauguration Planned for Francis Walters at Emporia College
President Francis Walters of the College of Emporia will be inaugurated with attendees from Wadena Lamont Fay and nearby areas. Walters, a 1936 Wadena High School graduate, also earned degrees from Upper Iowa and Iowa. Before joining Emporia, he served as vice president at Parsons College in Fairfield.
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Thad Walters
Wadena
Alvin Duenbaugh
Lamont
Jett
Emporia
Kemi
Francis Walters
College of Emporia
Garbee
Fay
Walters
Wadena High School
University of Upper Iowa
University of Iowa
Emporia Col
Parsona College
Fairfield
Propose Children's Hospital in NE Iowa Meeting Planned
A general meeting to discuss a proposed northeast Iowa children's hospital will be held at Upper Iowa University on Thursday December 1 at 8 PM in the Colgrove Walker Building. The group seeks a five acre land site in central northeast Iowa and will elect a board of directors. Contact Dr Vearl G McBride of Fayette if you have suitable land or information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Hospital
Northeast
Iowa
Upper Iowa University
Pam
Colgrove- Walker ‘Bidg
Vearl G. McBride
Fayette
Social Security Rep to Visit West Union for Benefit Help
A representative from the Social Security Administration district office in Waterloo will visit West Union at the Court House on December 7 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The official will assist residents with filing applications for federal old age survivor and disability insurance benefits, obtaining social security account number cards, and employer identification numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane
TFSA
Social Administration
Waterloo
West’ Union
Court House
Earl T. Johnson
Want Ads Little Classifieds Promise Big Results
Want ads offer a brisk, practical way to reach buyers and sellers in the local market. Readers scan brief notices for jobs, services, for sale items, and housing, connecting with quickly and affordably. Classifieds emphasize concise details, prices, contact info, and deadlines.
Valley Girls Hold Phi Chapter Dinner Panel
Mrs. Willard Grove and Mrs. Marion Moore of Valley High attended a Delta Kappa Gamma Phi Chapter dinner in an Oelwein hotel on November 19. Grove spoke on Far East literature noting simplicity mysticism and fatalistic philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Grove
Marion Moore
Valley High
Oelwein
Phi Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
International Society For Women Teachers
Grove
Far East
Valley Student Wins 1st Chair in All-State Band
Valley High School senior Carol Swenson earned the 1st chair in the All-State concert band. She and fellow Valley students Lois Clark, Nancy Whittenbaugh, Gwen Baechler, Kenneth Klingman, and Terry Habeger also took part in the All-State chorus after being chosen from 4,000 Iowa musicians who auditioned in six centers. The groups rehearsed in Des Moines at the K.R.N. Theatre, traveling Friday and returning Sunday. They were sponsored by the Iowa High School Music Association and the Iowa Music Education Association, with Valley High School instructors Russell Goodell and Arden Greener involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Swenson
Valley High
Des Moines
Lois Clark
French Horn
Nancy Whittenbaugh
Gwen Baechler
Kenneth Klingman
Terry Habeger
Iowa
Iowa High School Music Association
Iowa Music Educators Ation
Valley High School
Russell Goodell
Arden Greener
Sunny Dale Club Met November 22
The Sunny Dale Club met at Mrs. Bernard Hanson’s home with eight members and eight guests present. The program included singing America The Beautiful and America, a Scripture reading, readings on Thanksgiving and life of Dr Jacob Tanner, a quilt tying for the hostess, and a roll call of family sayings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny Dale Club
Bernard Hanson
Oper
America
the Beautiful
LaVerne Larson
M. J. Block
Jacob Tanner
Harold
Busy Beavers Build Dams Near Lutra Bridge
A beaver colony has constructed two dams in Otter creek and one on a parallel stream near the railroad. Water backing up over about two blocks creates a second skating pond for Elgin if Capper's pasture pond is insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter Creek
Lutra
Elgin
Capper
Elgin Study Club Christmas Party Planned at Mrs Guernsey Smith Home
The Elgin Study Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Guernsey Smith on December 13. Mrs. R. P. Strauch will assist with arrangements for the Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Study Club
Guernsey’ Smith
R. P. Strauch
Fayette County Extension Calendar
Calendar item outlining a December schedule with events at Fayette and Ames. Includes Training School for new Agricultural 4H Club members on Saturday at 10 am and the Annual Extension Conference spanning Monday through Thursday in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Training School of New Agricultural
Fayette
Ames
World War I Vets Discuss Pensions Meeting in Oelwein
About 85 World War I veterans their wives and widows attended a meeting at the American Legion hall in Oelwein Monday. State commander George P. Wines 2nd district commander J A Pye and department quartermaster Edward Bushek spoke about membership and war pensions. The group plans a December 12 meeting in Fayette with a 6:30 p.m. supper and a cookie and candy drive for veterans hospitals Oakdale and Knoxville. Five new members heard reports from Manchester and Dubuque. nominating committee members were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Oelwe
George P. Wine
J. A.pye
Dubuque
Edward Bushek
Fayette
The
Legion Hall
W. D. Welch
Oakdale
Knoxville
Manchester
Clifford Soules
Fred Safranek
E. A. Schmidt
Why and Where of Money at Marion 4-H Meeting
Marion Happy Hustlers 4-H met Monday November 21 at Center School. Diana Bilden led the program on money use and wise choices while 19 members answered roll with what they are thankful for. Roger Berg was named Rally Day county officer candidate. Ronald Halverson elected voting delegate. Richard Amundson gave the club report. Paul Hanson and Harlan Bilden demonstrated a three way light switch. The group planned a Christmas party with Busy Beavers 4-H at East Clermont Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Bilden
Marion
Richard Amundson
Paul Hanson
Harlan Bilden
East Clermont
Military personnel address updates and transfers
New addresses for service members and associates include Larry L. Miles in San Francisco California with Company D 3rd Med Battalion Rein FMF, Harold G. Hanson at Iowa State University Ames Iowa, Pfc Stanley Lehman recently transferred from Fort Sam Houston Texas to San Francisco for six weeks x ray on the job training with US 55681722 P.O. Box 2007 San Francisco, Randine Hanson at St Lukes Nurses Residence Cedar Rapids and Capt Leo E Olsen at 1452 Harpers Drive Rantoul HL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Lehman
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
San Francisco
Calif
Pfc
P.O. Box
Randine Hanson
St. Lukes
12Th St. N.E
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Soldier News Army Pvt. Gary E Guyer Completes Course
Army Pvt. Gary E. Guyer age 19 son of Mr and Mrs Aubrey C Guyer of Elgin completed the personnel administrative specialist course on November 17 at the Adjutant General's School Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Gary E. Guyer
Aubrey C. Guyer
Elgin
Adjutant General's School
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Valley Tigers open conference play with big win
Valley High boys beat Central City 64 to 46 to start Upper Iowa Conference play. Dianne Frieden led Valley with 47 points while Anita Olson added 23 and Linda Blanchard scored 26 for Central City. Valley also won the B game 51 to 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Tigers
Central City
Tigers
Valley
Dianne Frieden
Tiger
Anita Olson
Linda Blanchard
Karen Olson
Valley Highboys
Upper Iowa
North High
West Union
Malley
North
Roger Torson
John Mitts
Gary Bemiss
Larry Schatz
North Hawks
Larry Halverson
4-H Livestock Club Plans Saturday Discussion
A training session for first and second year 4-H Livestock Club members will cover duties responsibilities records activities events projects and more. County Extension staff will lead the session at 10 am on Saturday December 3. Parents are welcome.
Lions Club Holds Monthly Meeting at St Pauls Church
Higinas Lions met at St Pauls Methodist Church with 70 percent of members present. President Don Fauser named a three pastor committee to erect a nativity scene in the park. Pancake Day arrangements set for Dec 17 at Friedsen’s locker. members urged to contact Forrest Welch for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higinas Lions
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Don Fauser
Donald Caspers
Dennis Stutrud
Eldon Schroeder
Friedsen
Forrest. Welch
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Lady Martin
Madge Murrey
Murray
Freeport
Jerry Wheeler
Sioux City
William Corkery
Ella Voshell
Larry Evans
Jim Thyer
Dale Kuheng
Clack ‘Voshell
Elwood Kuhens
Wim. Corkery
Corkery
John DeLong
Clear Lake
Robert Klingman
Ruth
Klingsmana
Carl Brenhang
Belmond
Kenneth Markland Kendall
Ole Reierson
Oscar Hunsberger
Wm. O'Laughlin
2Eael
Livingston
Kenneth Medberry
Lissette Wilson
Sophia Wenger
Will Frey
Donald Livingston Land
Kansas City
Kans
Earl - Leta
Susan Sniffin
Sally Frey
Linda Franks
Delores "Morse
Kay
Anna Lee
Marcia Aeschliman
Gloria Aylesworth
Kethy
Beryl’ Galeremdeon
Kala
Mich
Luther’ Corbin
Carthage
Scwived
Wim
Soden
Ware Giests
Apoe West
Her
U.su
Children’s Hospital
Valley Girls
Fayette County
Happy Hustlers
Larry L. Miles
Med. Battalion
REIN
FMF
COFPO
Harold G. Hanson
Godfrey
Finley Hall
Iowa State University
Leo E. Olesen
Harpers Drive
Rantoul, HL
Soldier News
Postville
Valley Boys
Lions Club
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