Marriage announced for Robert Ainsworth in Cedar Rapids
Richard Justice family from Kimball Nebraska visits. local social notes include Catholic Altar Society gathering, prize awards, and a marriage announcement. Robert E. Ainsworth of Cedar Rapids wed Ina Claire Wray of Fulton Missouri at the Presbyterian manse in Palmyra. The couple plan home in Cedar Rapids at 139 92nd St. NE after graduation and work details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Justice
Kimball
Nebr
Yisitlhe
Larry Féh
Siruse
Clyde. Squires
Richard
Richard Reachnfhan
Radio - Television
In- Puie
Mama
Lester Gehr- Charles
Gehring
Derryl Johnson
Elmer Lembke
Leo Ainsworth
Wadena
Robert. E. Ainsworth
Cedar Rapids
Inas Claire Wray
Claire Wray
Fulton
First Presbyterian Church
Palmyra
Frank Guthrie
Pleasant Valley 4 H elects officers at meeting
Pleasant Valley 4 H members met September 24 at Kurtis Krueger home. Officers elected: President Jimmy Friend, Vice President Vernie Krueger, Secretary Treasurer Kurtis Krueger. New leader Kenneth Blockhus and assistant Clifton Miller appointed. Gary Miller spoke on Fly Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters
Kurtis ‘Krueger
Pres
Jimmy [Frieden
Vernie Krueger
Sec. Treas
Kurtis Krueger
Kenneth Blockhus
Clifton Miller
Gary Miller
Fausers Sell Former Home in Elgin Area
Mr. and Mrs. Don Fauser sold their former home to Lizzie Thorson who gained immediate possession. She plans to move from the Bernard Hanson farm east of Elgin soon. Miss Thorson has lived alone on the property. her father previously owned the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Fauser
Lizzie Thorson
Miss Thorson
Bernard -Hanson
Elgin
First Frost Report Spoils Patchy Area Damage
The first frost for this area hit Sunday morning September 28 with spotty coverage. Some residents reported ice in shallow vessels and minor vegetation damage near dawn. Weather notes indicate variable frost intensity and localized effects.
Turkey Reminder at Wadena Thursday Evening
A last reminder notes a turkey inner gathering at Wadena Thursday evening starting five o’clock. The event promises an excellent turnout and community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Wadena
Iowa speeding case and labor probe in Des Moines
Des Moines area report details Brown facing a speeding charge 34 in a 25 zone with six points on his record under Iowa rules. A safety event later celebrated his efforts with a sign. Other items include a new interstate opening west of Des Moines, and legislative testimony on union funding and election practices. Revenue data shows Iowa tax collections running about 6 percent ahead year over year, totaling 492 million for 80 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tings
Russell
Brown
Des Moinés
Iowa
Safety
Hie
A. Couch
Legislative Investigating Committee
Des Moines
Couch
Policy Committee, Inc
Towa
American Federation of Labor
Coach
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Don Pierson
Republican Party
George Nagle
Pierson
Y. Lee Phillips
Internal Revenue
Hawkeye State
Iowa Conservation chief slams exclusive clubs at convention
Bruce Stiles, director of the Iowa Conservation Commission, accused exclusive Iowa sports clubs during a speech to delegates at the St WalWalton League convention in Newton. He said the state is being forced to purchase agri products, as reported at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Stiles
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa
Newton
Stiles
Books Added to Elgin Library
Elgin added a mixed list of adult and junior titles to its collection. Adult selections include Victoria and Albert and Favorite Poems Old and New, with several authors such as Ferrie and Cavenna. Junior High titles feature Elizabeth Browning and The Story of Elizabeth Browning, along with varied fiction and educational works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria and Albert
Anthony
Ferrie
Angel
Cavenna
Cave
Deal
Elizabeth Browning
Minivar
Rosamond
Torry
Malvern
Sanchez
Tunis
Lawson
Brave Henry
Friendly Bear
Night Cat
Little Owl
Tuffy
Mutt
Scouts GT Day Mobilizes 40,000 Home Safety Pamphlets
On Saturday October 11 Scouts and Explorers in the Wapsipinicon area Council, covering eight Northeast Iowa counties, will mobilize to distribute 40,000 pamphlets printed by the U S Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization. This event is part of the Boy Scouts National Safety Good Turn, now in its third phase focusing on home safety after traffic and outdoor safety efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsipinicon
Iowa
U.S. Office of Defense
Boy Scouts of ‘America
Raise About 375 Geese For Holiday Market
The Elmer Friedens have about 375 geese ready for sale after several years raising them for holiday feasts. The flock roams near the creek south of their home by day and rests in a protective enclosure at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Friedens
Hog Marketing Intentions Reach Record September Slaughter
Hog marketing intentions from Town farms project September and October slaughter totals at 3,290,000 head, surpassing last year by 8,000 and topping the 1952-56 five year average of 3,081,000. If realized, September slaughter is set to reach a record 1,580,000 head.
Auxiliary Notes From September Auxiliary Meeting
The American Legion held a meeting on September 16 in Auxiliary rooms. Units are asked to save coffee strips. Alternate delegates to the fall district convention in Waukon are Mrs Elmer Meyer and Mrs Walter Kohls. October hostesses are Mrs Harold Halverson and Mrs Robert Boleyn. October steadams servers include Martin Minihan Cliff Gisleson George Leuchtenmacher and Orlin Magon. Cookie committee for October comprises Mrs Pau Larson George Leuchtenmacher Mrs Ole Loftsgard and Mrs Orlando Loftsgard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Waukon
Elmer Meyer
Walter Kohls
Harold Halverson
Robert Boleyn
Martin Minihan
Cliff Gisleson
George Leuchtenmacher
Orlin Magon
Retiring Scoutmaster Harvey Haltmeyer Ends 32 Years
Harvey Haltmeyer of McGregor retires after 32 years as Scoutmaster guiding about 200 boys in Boy Scout training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Haltmeyer
McGreg
Bboys
Keeping the Vigil and the Free Press in National Newspaper Week
The article extols the U S form of government with checks and balances and credits free newspapers for ensuring oversight of courts Congress and the executive. It notes vigilance as the price of freedom and marks National Newspaper Week observed October 1 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Congress
Scout Leaders Pow Wow Oct 5 at Upper Iowa University
The Third Annual Cub Scout Leaders Pow Wow will gather committeemen den mothers and parents on Sunday October 5 from 2 to 8 pm in the Colgrove Walker Memorial Hall Fayette at Upper Iowa University. Leaders share ideas games and crafts and meet other cubbing leaders across the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgrove-Walker Memorial Hall
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Shorthorn Sale Attracted Buyers From Three States
Otis Rothlisberger conducted a Shorthorn sale last Wednesday drawing buyers from three outside states plus local bidders. Cattle traded to Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois with top bull at 550 dollars and top cows and calf at 535 dollars. A bred heifer sold for 516 dollars open heifer 375 dollars and club calf 800 dollars. The sale average 357 dollars totaling 19 306 dollars with about ten head going to local buyers. Rothlisberger said he was well satisfied with the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Rothlisberger
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Rothlisbenger
Evangelistic Meetings Set by Rev Krell at West First Baptist
Rev Richard Krell the Sullivan pastor will conduct evangelistic meetings at the West First Baptist Church from October 6 to October 16. Krell, formerly of Muscatine, has held several pastorates in Illinois. Everyone welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard ‘Krell
Sullivan, Til
Krell
Musseatine
Ilinois
Social Security Act Calendar Visit to West Union Court House
A Water loo social security office representative will be in West Union at the Court house on October 7 and 21 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The act provides a basic income for those no longer working or operating a business who are eligible for payments. The social security check helps partially replace lost earnings and aids financial needs planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Smale Cattle Sale Draws Strong Buyer Interest
Clair Smales stage last Friday attracted solid buyers for dairy stock. Mature cattle averaged about 240 dollars with a top grain of 291 dollars for a springing heifer. Fifty bred ewes averaged 26 dollars, top 28.50. Oats sold for see, standing corn 41 dollars per acre and baled hay 31 cents. Machinery prices were solid. Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont clerked the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Smales Gale
Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont
Attend Meeting at Dubuque District Conference
Rev. Donald Caspers Lyle Light Mrs. Ernest Heumgartner Mrs. Bess Blake and Mrs. E J Klingman traveled to Dubuque Friday to attend the Dubuque District Conference held at St Luke's Methodist Church. Rev George Dunn is the church minister and Rev James P Gabel serves as district superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Caspers
Lyle Light
Ernest Heumgartner
Bess Blake
E. J. Klingman
Dubuque
St. Luke's Methodist Church
George Dunn
James P. Gabel
Bazaar Notice From Marion Lavtheran Church of Gander
Announcement for the annual bazaar sponsored by Marion Lavtheran Church of Gander held Tuesday evening in October. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lavtheran Church of
Gander
Four New Members Join Lions Club
The Pleasant Valley Homemakers Club held its organization meeting Friday afternoon September 26 at Mrs. Kenneth Blockhus home. Seventeen women attended and organized under township chairman Mrs. Blockhus. Officers elected: assistant chair Mrs. Elmer Meyer and public chair Mrs. Alice Habeger. Mrs. Herbert Ash named reading chair. The program for 1958 59 includes Christmas decorations feather tooling rug making and perennials. A lesson on Sandwiches on Parade was led by Mrs. Blockhus. Meetings set for the 4th Friday at 2 pm with a dime per member collected. Next meeting October 24 at Mrs. Herbert Ash home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Homemakers Club
Kenneth Blockhus
Ass'st. Chm
Elmer Meyer
Pub. Chm
Alice Habeger
Herbert Ash
Reading Chm
Blockhus
Lions Support Scout Drive At Club Meeting
Lions Club session drew 34 members and one guest, Gerhardt Petratz, with four new inductees planned. Funds raised total 247 dollars against a 300 dollar quota while reports covered past Scout activities, waste paper drive proceeds for equipment, and upcoming chili supper. Pack dens, den mothers, and monthly meetings were noted along with plans for a skating pond, white elephant sale, and a zone meeting on November 18. Council action on sewerage plans and new assessment lists was expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Gerhardt Petratz
Eldon Schroeder
Clifton Wilson
Fred Clark
Alan Seabrooke
Lions
Dean DeSart
Donald Caspers
Paul Zurbriggen
DeSart
Rev
Caspers
1St. Paul's Church
Ohm. Klingman
Sec. Boyle
Capper
Boyle
Kinunka Camp Fire Notes Dates and Outings
Kinunka Camp Fire girls held an all day cook-out on August 13 visiting Wadena for breakfast Backbone for dinner and El kader for swimming. They met at Iva Feller’s home on September 9 to sew and play new games. Next meeting set for Cindy Grover’s on September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinunka Camp Fire
Wadena
Elkader
Kinunka Camp Fire Mets
Iva Feller
Cindy Grovers
Elgin to Get New Postoffice Building in 1958
The postoffice department has secured land on the old Weibel residence site in Elgin now owned by Dr. Wolf for a one story 1824 square foot postoffice. Concrete block with brick facing, flat roof, five foot setback from sidewalk. Setting date November 24, 1958. Completion by October 31, 1959. A ten year lease with two five year renewals plus air conditioning is also being bid. Postmaster McMillan offers papers to interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Elgin
Weibel
Dr. Wolf
McMillan
Winners Named In Saturday Night Lottery Draws
Winning numbers for Sept 26 include 464 008 866 1258 451 425 1301 193 and 1082 454 437 837 1120 250 166 023. There were two winners Anita Lehman and Mrs Alfred Jacob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Lehman
Alfred Jacob
Sunnydale Club Corsage Making Meeting Highlights
Sunnydale Club met at the home of Mrs. Earl Seitz on Tuesday Sept 23. Guests included Mrs. Ole Blockhus Mrs. Mervin Reierson and Janice Larson. Mrs. Kenneth Mark led the program with corsage making demonstrations and all attendees wore their finished corsages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnydale Club
Earl Seitz
Ole Blockhus
Mervin Reierson
Janice Larson
Kenneth Mark
Reierson
Layman's Laymen Rally to Gather In Fayette October
Several hundred Methodist men from 66 churches in ten northeastern Iowa counties will attend the Dubuque District laymen's rally on October 6 in Fayette. Rev. Dr. Russell A Huffman of Rochester Minnesota will speak. Judge W H An tes of West Union leads arrangements. Dinner at the Fayette Methodist Church around 6 p.m followed by events at the Colgrove Walker Building on the Upper Iowa University campus. Attendees come from Allamakee Bremer Buchanan Chickasaw Clayton Delaware Dubuque Fayette Howard and Winneshiek counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Dubuque
Fayette
Sor Wheercasion
Russell A. Huffman
Firs Methodist Church
Rochester
Minn
W. H. Antes
West Union
Payette
Colgrove-Walker
Upper Iowa University
Allamakee
Bremer
Buchanan
Chickasaw
Clayton
Delaware
Howard
Winneshiek
Elgin O.E.S. Chapter Schedule Meeting October 8
Elgin Chapter of the Order of East ern Star meets October 4 with hosts Mr and Mrs Nelson Mrs Rose Anderson and Mrs Marian Moore. The event outlines social duties and the guest list includes several chapter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
Hosesses
Will Nelson
Rose Anderson
Marian Moore
Seed corn from Panama grows 16 feet in Iowa fields
Corn Bill Edwards and Dick Lim baugh of Shelby planted experimental seed corn from a station in Panama. The plant reached an extreme height of 16 feet, believed caused by the longer daylight hours in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Edwards
Dick Limbaugh
Shelby
Panama
Iowa
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Wadena News
Leo ‘Ainsworth
Fulton, ML
Pleasant Valley 4-H News
Fausers
Lowes
States
Elgin “Library
Pau] Larson
Ole Loftsgard
Orlando Loftsgard
Trei
Smale
P. V. Homemakers Organize
Kinunka
Russell Hoffman
O.E.S
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