Hughes assails Iowa press over school tax program
Gov. Harold Hughes in a speech to the Iowa Association of School Boards accuses many newspapers of using editorial comment as propaganda against the 1967 school tax program. He criticizes alleged bias by state officials and warns against a costly, unlimited special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hughes
Iowa Association of School Boards
Iowa Press
Hughes
Towa
State Tax Commission
Gov. Hughes
Richard Turner
Departments of Justice
Iowa
Tie
Christmas Stamp Encore A bigger 1967 issue linked to Memling art
Postmaster McMillan reports the 1967 Christmas stamp mirrors the overwhelming 1906 issue. The new five cent stamp features Hans Memling's Madonna and Child With Angels from the National Gallery of Art and is on sale. Use of a five cent stamp earns first class treatment and proper forwarding. third class mail does not. Residents urged to mail with Zip Codes to improve efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Dept
McMillan
Hans Memling
National Gallery of Art
Washington
D. C
Clayton County Extension Council Elections Held
Two current members were reelected to two year terms and nine new members named on township ballots. Reelects are Clarence Fahroum of Volga and Joe Trey of Garber. New members include John Hefel Holy Cross Raymond Werges Jr Garnaville Clayton Joe De Keyser Edgewood Elk Harlan Backhaus cauttenberg Leigh Rekow Luana Ray Kann Guttenberg Jefferson Lowell Sierele McGregor Mendow Donald Moon Luana Monona Gerald Palas Farmersburg Wagner. Terms run January 1 1968 to December 31 1968. The report also notes Thanksgiving visits to the Harry Cline and John Schaer homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County Agricultural Extension Council
Jim Hasch
Clarence Fahroum
Volga
Joe Trey
Garber
Sperry
Mallory
John L. Hefel
Holy Cross
Buena Vista
Raymond Werges, Jr
Garnaville
Clayton
Joe de Keyser
Edgewood
Elk
Harlan Backhaus
Cauttenberg
Leigh J. Rekow
Luana
Grand Meadow
Ray Kann
Guttenberg
Jefferson
Lowell Sierele
McGregor
Mendow
Donald Moon
Monona
Gerald Palas
Farmersburg
Wagner
Fragmented quote on school aid law opponents
A partial excerpt argues that stalling certain sessions of the new law could jeopardize the school aid and property tax relief reforms, risking hard won gains after years of unrealistic state aid to schools and rising local property taxes.
Legion Auxiliary Met November 21 in Elgin
The American Legion Auxiliary of Elgin met at the Legion hall with 23 members. The community service committee ordered a new walker and approved gifts for local service members overseas and others with funds or postage. Hostesses named for December meetings. upcoming county gathering set for Westgate on November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of Elgin
Legion Hall
Community Service Committee
Elmer Larson
Ed Boleyn
Geo. Nickels
Ruth Doyle
Celia Thoman
Clara Baumgartner
Tilpher Bilden
Ida Frieden
Ed Weneer
Derryl Leonhart
Francis Butickier
Arlene Leeman
Mollie Schneider
Iowa Areas Slated for Eight D.H.LA. Conferences
Dairymen in eight Iowa areas will attend DHIA conferences over the next three weeks. Iowa State University extension dairyman Don Voelker said the events gather local association reps to vet marks for another DHIA year, review new developments, and discuss upcoming rules governing the dairy organization. The northeast region conference is set for November 29 in Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Iowa
Don Voelker
Iowa State University
Extension Dairyman
Fayette
Hackmanns to celebrate sixtieth wedding anniversary
A program honoring Mr and Mrs Carl Hackmann will be held at First Baptist Church on Sunday in December at 2 80 p m with an open house in the church basement until 4 09 p m. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hackmann
First Baptist Church
Roys Barn Destroyed By Fire Near Wadena
A 40 by 80 foot barn on Bernard Roys farm east of Wadena burned last Wednesday evening. Roys' son spotted the blaze around 4:00 and fought flames from the lower level before the fire spread to the hay mow. Volga and Wadena fire departments could not save the structure. a nearby granary caught fire but was put out. No livestock died, but 1600 bales of hay and straw and a milking machine and pipeline were lost. Estimated total damage about $10,000, partly insured. Suspected cause defective wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Roys
Wadena
Roys
Volga
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Wadena Area
Thanksgiving guests visited families in Wadena and surrounding towns. Numerous households hosted relatives from Cedar Falls to Elkader and beyond, sharing meals in Elgin Fayette Fayette and other areas. The extended gatherings included Bonafide kin from Iowa and Wisconsin with stories of travel and family ties.
Lions Club Builds Multiuse Tennis Court and Ice Rink
Work started two weeks ago on Elgin’s tennis court complex sponsored by the Lions Club. Located east of the grade school, it will be a double court serving basketball volleyball and ice skating in winter. Costigan of Elkader is contractor. No skating this winter due to late start and cement curing. Financing comes from past Lions fish fries and other fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Lions Club
Otter Creek
Cos
Tigan
Elkader
Death of Charles Holzer funeral held for boy in Elgin
Funeral services for Charles Holzer seven were conducted at Muehlethaler Funeral Home Elgin at 2 00 p m Tuesday November 28 with Rev Lee Roy Collins officiating Burial was in Elgin Cemetery Mr Holzer died at F Ville hospital Saturday November 25 Survivors include brother Ern Holzer and sisters Louise Neunswander and Mary Allen The obituary will be published next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Holzer
Muehlethaler
Elgin
Lee Roy Collins
Burit
Elgin Comets
Holzer
Foville Hospital
Ern Holzer
Louise Néuenswander
Mary Allen
Funeral services for John Nottnagel in Wadena
Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at West Union Lutheran Church for John Nottnagel, 79, of Wadena. Rev. Paul T. Meyer officiated. Muehler Thaler Funeral Home of Elgin handled arrangements. Nottnagel died at home on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Survivors include a niece in Wadena and a sister Deborah Mary Koester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Lutheran Church
John Nottnagel
Wadena
Paul T. Meyer
WSCS General Meeting To Be Held
WSCS announces a general meeting and Christmas party on December 7 at 8:00 pm at the Methodist Church. Hostesses include Mrs. Mel Baeehler Mrs Norris Zapper Mrs Lester Gehring Mrs George Nickels Mrs John Milian and Gladys Feller. A program committee led by Clifford Medberry Leon Hansen Fene Schori Wayne Gilson Lawrence Knudtson and Delmer Kingery plans a 60 cent gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mel Baeehler
Norris Zapper
Lester Gehring
Vrs
George Nickels
John
icMilan
Gladys Feller
Yogram
Clifford Medberry
Leon Hansen
Fene Schori
Wayne Gilson
Laurence Knudtson
Delmer Kingery
Corkery Shower for Jean Corkery and Wedding Plans
A bridal shower was held at the Richard Corkery home for Jean Corkery with thirty guests from West Union Oelwein Sumner Fayette Bennett Manchester Sioux City Independence Wade na and Prairie Du Chien Wise. Hostesses were Edna Erma Bernadette and Alice Corkery and Mrs Floyd Duffy. Miss Corkery will wed Gene Singer of Fayette December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Moore
Aplington
Tyan Lindeman
Carol Corbin
Postville
Lyle Corbin
Jere Murray
Dubuque
Madge Murray
Forest Peterman
Elkader
Bill Corkery
Billy Corkery Jr
Ellis Corkery
Lisbon
Charles Corkery
Manchester
Paul Corkery
Diagonal
Barbara Corkery
Prairie du Chien
Wisc
Gene Singer
Fayette
Don Vanlagle
Louis Halverson
Stoughton
Floyd Patterson
Bessie Halverson
Elgin
Minnie Wilson
and Aulden Wilson
Jerry Hinkel
LaVern McClavey
Sheliah
Verna
Gloria Aylsworth
Mary Hinkel
Wadena
Jane Hinkel
Earl Livingston
Don Livingston
Sedalia
Jerry Livingston
Urbana
Harold Kinkade
Waverly
Arthur Livingston
Waterloo
Everett McTaggart
Famiy
Strawberry Point
Don Livingstons
Ernest Larson
Fay
Brothers
John Fay
Herbert Pay
Cedar Falls
M Gordon Fay
Council Blut
John Delong
Lake
And
Mes
JaVern Mohlis
Auburn
Neb
Howard Crandall
Oelwein
Dale Popenhagen
Hawkeye
Russell Popenhagen
Harold Popenhagen
Curtis
Pfe
Darrell Kinkade
Forth
Germany
Jerry Wheeler
Sioux City
Faye Whittenbaugh
Mal Malkow
Madison
Hazel Rothlisberger
Dub
Robert. Klingmanne
Ben Hulbert
Doyle Hulbert
Lizzie Hulbert
Arlington
Harlan Kruks
Verni Hulbert
Rockford
Ill
Nancy Alderson
LaCrosse
Wis
George Alderson
Emmet Rathbun
Tom Clemas
Rochester
Minn
Sherri
Sumner
Bennett
Independence
Wise
Corkery
Alice Houg
Cedar Rapids
Richard Erickson
Turkey and Cash Winners Saturday at local event
Winners announced for Turkey and Cash draw on Saturday include Mrs Libbie Larson, Gary Becker, Ben Kurth, Mellien Mark, Philmen Larson, and Clara Muehlethaler. Cash prizes ranged from 3.00 to 30.00, with Mark taking a 30.00 jackpot, Ed Mecker earning 10.00, and Virgil Torson and David Becker each winning 3.00.
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Turkey
Iuigin
Libbie Larson
Gary Becker
Ben Kurth
Mellien Mark
Fhilmen Larson
Clara Muehlethaler
Ed Mecker
Virgil Torson
David Becker
Savings Bonds Sales Rise Across Iowa in October
County chairmen Duane L. Hanson and Laurence L. Knudtson report Iowa October sales of Series E and H bonds and Freedom Shares exceeded September by over 760000. October total 7440212. ten month state total 83767405 at 69 percent of 1 87 goal. Fayette County ten month total 1052419 at 77 percent of 1967 quota. Lyon County leads at 110 percent, Van Buren 8, Clayton 6, Devatur 22. Other counties show varied percentages with Alamokee 77 and Winnesh 655686 at 76 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane L. Hanson
Oelwein
Laurence L. Knudtson
Elgin
Volunteer County Savings Bonds
Ortohe
Freedom
Iowa
Fayette County
Lyon County
van Buren
Clayton
Devatur
Alamokee
Extension Service Calendar of Events at Fayette High School Gym
December listings include Family Night at Fayette High School Gym on December 2 to 4 with a State 4-H Officer speech and county awards. December 4 features Wadena 4-H club meeting and Alyria church Christmas party. December 5 to 7 cover Home Economics program and Crops School from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Methodist Church Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette High School
Wadena Livestock
Bill
Clayton County Extension Calendar Events Summary
Clayton County Extension Calendar lists Evelyn Thiele speaking at Ames on December 4 and 5 at Ames, with a Farmers Institute session in Edgewood December 6 at 8:00 pm. Also notes Clayton County Agricultural Extension Council meeting at Thomas Dairy Bar in Garnaville at 7:00 p.m. and a film showing on Farmers of Japan and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Thiele
Ames
Home Economists Extension Focus
Clayton County Agricultural Extension Council
Thomas Dairy Bar
Garnaville
Ames Farmers Institute
Edgewood
Japan
Norway
Republican Women to Meet November 30 at Fayette Farm Bureau
Fayette County Republican Women plan a November 30 meeting at 7:59 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Building Fayette for a Christmas gathering. Mrs West will report on the Fair District Meeting in Des Moines. Junehean will be guest. each attendee brings own table service and a small dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Boezkenheur
West
M. West
Fair District
Des Moines
Junehean
Local Man Hospitalized After Ice Slip in Iowa City
Cliff Gisleson is a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City after slipping on ice on Tuesday, November 14, fracturing an ankle. Gottlieb Fuller was admitted as a medical patient at the Fe minity Hospital on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Cliff Gisleson
Veterans Hospital
Postville
H Gottlieb Fuller
Feminity Hospital
Births and Announcements From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Sheridan Downey Grundy Center announce a daughter Jane Lou born on Thanksgiving weighing a unknown amount Mrs Downey is the former Mary Lou Becker. Mr and Mrs Russell Wede announce a son Scott Anthony born Nov 20 weighing 9 lbs Grandparents Harry Trewin Fredericksburg and Fred Wede Duane Johnson announces a son Brian Anthony born Nov 20 at Postville Community Hospital He weighed weight pounds 3 ozs Mr and Mrs Jon Chapman announce a daughter Nov 22 at Postville Community Hospital named Tami Jean Grandparents Lowell Gehring Luana and Mr and Mrs Robert Chapman ein
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Downey
Grundy Center
Jane Lou
Russell Wede
Scott Anthony
Harry Trewin
Fredericksburg
Fred Wede
Duane Johnson
Brian Anthony
Postville Community Hospital
Jon Chapman
Tami Jean
Lowell Gehring
Luana
Robert Chapman
Ein
Farm Auction Calendar Listings for January Dates
Harold Dennler closes a farm sale on Tuesday January 9 1968 with further auctions for Alvin Buroden January 12 in Postville Citizens State Bank clerk Vernon Allen and auctioneer De. January 28 C E Knudtson holds a farm auction two miles south of Wadena four miles north of Arlington at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Dennler
Alvin Buroden
Postville
Citizens State Bank
Vernon Allen
C. E. Knudtson
Wadena
Arlington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clayton County Extension Council
Harry L. Cline
Harry Cline, Sr
Wort Union
Leon Jacob
John Schaer
Mary Ann Sehaer
Legion Auxiliary
County Legion and Auxiliary
Westgate
Wadena News
Mrs
Naomi Crandall
WSCS
Extension Service
Clayton County
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