West Union and Sumner families visit and attend gatherings
The Lee Abichliman family of West Union and Elwin Not bon family of Sumner spent the week with Mrs. Schlee's mother Madge Murray. Mrs. Jim Wauter of Cresco visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moree. Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Clark entertained the Little Eight Club. prizes went to Mrs. John Erickson, Mrs. Aulden Wilson, Mrs. Paul Johnston, and Mrs. Elmer Struss. The van Gindaman family of Aplington were Sunday guests in the W Moore home. Rev. and Mrs. Stanley Bird of Peoria, a former United Brethren pastor, were callers Friday morning at Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Abichliman
West Union
Sherrome
John Erickson
Aulden Wilson
Paul Johnton
Elmer Struss
Independence
Elmer Strugs
van Gindaman
Aplington
W. ¥. Moore
Stanley Birdasal
Peoria
United Brethren Church
Arid
W. F. Moore
Harvest and Mission Festival at First Baptist Elgin
The Harvest and Mission Festival will be observed at the First Baptist Church of Elgin on Sunday October 12 at 1 00 pm Programs chaired by Mrs James list readings songs prayers and offerings The event features performances by Linda Hackmann Diane James and the choir with many local participants and a final song Praise Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of Elgin
Ross’ James
Tommy Zurbriggen
Mission
Linda Hackmann
Guy Probert
Cindy Boleyn
Katolee Lehman
Sharon James
Dean
Joyce Boleyn
Jesus
Steven Schroeder
Linda Lehman
Christie Thoma
Tracey Miller
Melanie Schultz
Janet Jacob
Joas Muehlethaler
Sherry Miller
Taner Balen
Gerry
Krucker
Diane James
Susan Schultz
Alyce, Oelberg
Jean Schaer
Kenny Schroeder
Mary Jacob
Larry Orth
Vicky Habeger
Gary ‘Miner
Anita Lehman
Stanley ‘Hackmann
Patty Lehman
David Boleyn
Martha Sohner
Mike Thoma
Doreen Schultz
Turkey Dinner Draws Big Crowd at Wadena Legion
The Legion and Auxiliary turkey dinner at Wadena last Thursday drew customers from all directions. About 700 dinners were served before supplies ran out, and a flow had to be turned away. Gross receipts were near $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Color Tour Through Wa dena to Arlington Seen
A brief forecast of a color tour through Wa dena to Arlington highlights fall scenery. The article notes many splendid views and mentions directions toward Clermont Elkader Gander Volga Brainard with Tuesday colors described as very beautiful but fleeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Arlington
Clermont
Elkader
Gander
Volga
Brainard
Demos Accuse Repubs of Gutter Politics
A weekly Iowa press release accuses Republicans of gutter politics. The release labels GOP tactics as excessive and unproductive, urging voters to reject such approaches and support reformist candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demos
Repubs
Iowa Prisdeves
Gutter politics sparks GOPDemocratic clash noted in Iowa report
The Democratic state chairman demanded a federal probe into Republican tactics after a statement accusing the GOP of using Greenlease ransom money in the campaign. The GOP dismissed the claim, while lawmakers in Iowa barbed with responses as the race for governor and congressional seats drew national attention. The Highway Commission plans a primary road sufficiency study, rating 1,645 miles critical and 4,075 poor to fair, with totals across Iowa breaking down into good and excellent categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fair Campaign Practices Committee
Greenlease
Barney Baker
Teamsters Union I
Senate
Washington, D.C
Bobby Greenlease
Kansas City
Webster
Ial
Iowa
Murray-for-Governor
Wolf
Leonard Wall
Henry ‘Talle
Decorah
Down ‘Highway Commission
Muchor
Elgin Legion Meeting Plans $50 College Fee
The regular meeting of the Elgin American Legion discusses a plan to establish Iowa private colleges with a $50 entrance fee. Members are urged to attend as the plan is moved forward. (Continued to Page 4) Adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin American Legions
Iowa
Adj
Will Vote On Two Fire Protection Proposal in Fayette County
Six townships in Fayette County Fairfield Westfield Windsor Banks Bethel and Putnam will vote November 4 on a proposal to furnish township fire protection via an annual tax levy not to exceed one and a half mills for buying owning renting or maintaining fire equipment and providing services to extinguish fires. The plan could lower rural insurance rates. estimated cost to farmers is about one dollar per thousand of assessed valuation. Local firemen can provide more details and discuss the proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fairfield
Westfield
Windsor
Banks
Bethel
Putnam
Iowa farmer to hold closing out sale near Elkader
Will Quit Farming Raymond Lottsgard near Elkader plans a closing out sale on Friday November 28. He cannot continue farm work due to injuries from military service and hopes to take up woodworking and settle in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lottsgard
Elkader
Ae Ig Quiteine
Lottsgard
Elgin
Stewardship Dinners Set for Oct 15 and 16
The Elgin Highland Lutheran Parish announces annual congregational dinners next week. Highland dinner is at 7:00 PM Wednesday October 15 and Elgin dinner is at 7:00 PM Thursday October 16. Stewardship commitments for 1959 will be received. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin- Highland
Cedar Rapids Gazette Carrier Wins Third Outstanding Boy Award
Nicky Baumgartner among twenty five Cedar Rapids Gazette carriers honored with the Outstanding Newspaper Boy Award for 1958. Selection based on service to subscribers, courtesy, payments, salesmanship, promptness, citizenship, scholarship and cooperation. Inland Daily Press Association awarded lapel pin, shoulder patch and certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicky Baumgartner
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Icky
Inland Daily Press Association
School Closing Reminder by Valley Community District
Schools in the Valley Community School District will be closed Friday October 10 as teachers attend Northeast ISEA in Dubuque. Additional closure noted for Wednesday October 22 for county institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Community School
ISEA
Dubuque
County Institute
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by President Eisenhower
This week October 5 to 11 is National Fire Prevention Week. It urges year round fire safety, noting most fires are preventable. Daily US fires include 1400 home, 1185 store, 100 factory, 110 hospital, and 9 church fires. Major causes include smoking, heating, electrical faults, and unattended smoking leading to tragic deaths and costly losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
U.S
Valley Rolls Over Fayette 32-0 in Friday Clash
Valley High Tigers overwhelmed Fay ette Valley 32-0 after taking early control with a 35 yard run by Gary Hyde and a 27 yard run by Sonny Kerr. Mitts intercepted a Fayette pass for a return to the one yard line setting up Chap man to Nelson for the first score. Hyde added multiple runs and touchdowns while Fayette fumbled repeatedly as Valley extended the lead to 26-0 by the fourth quarter and finally 32-0 before the game ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Gary Hyde
Sonny Kerr
Otis Blockhus
Sini
Fayette
Tiger
Mitts
Chapman
Nelson
Tigers
Mr. Hyde
T.D
T.d.’S
Tiger Nelson
Fayettes
Payette
Billie Cook
Hyde
P T A Carnival Was A Big Success
Medical personnel from the state Services for Crippled Children will conduct a one day field clinic in Oelwein on Thursday Oct 23 serving Winneshiek Allamakee Bremer Bayette Clayton Black Hawk Buchanan Delaware and Grundy counties. Specialists will examine children with chronic or crippling conditions referred by local physicians at the First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Services For Crippled Children
SSCC
Oelwein
Winne‘shiek
Allamakee
Bremer
Bayette
Clayton
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Delaware
Grundy
First Presbyterian
Valley High PTA Carnival Nets About 800 for Schools
The Valley High PTA fundraiser last Friday earned just over 1,000 dollars with about 200 dollars in expenses, leaving an estimated net of 800 dollars to be shared equally by the high school and grade schools for physical training supplies. The event drew broad community participation in Elgin and Clermont, featured a ducking tank and a king and queen contest won by Mark McMillan and Karen Olson, and included a farm products and merchandise auction led by Orvin Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley High
Elgin
Clermont
Navy Announces Exam for 13th NIROTC College Training
The Navy offers its thirteenth annual NIROTC college training program exam. Applications are available now and the mental examination is set for December 13, 1958. Open to high school seniors and graduates who qualify. deadline for applications is November 5, 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Navy Department
Cub Leaders Training in Elgin by Wim Kephart
Wim Kephart of Oelwein will visit Elgin on October 15 for den mothers and parents instruction. An afternoon session at 4:15 p.m. and a follow-up at 7:30 p.m. are open to all Cub Scout parents to learn about the Cubbing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Kephart
Oelwein
Elgin
Kephart
Break-in attempt at Pixler's farm store second time
A second break-in attempt occurred at Pixler's farm store on a Sunday night. The intruder or intruders were frightened off after breaking a south window and opening it partway, with no entry gained. Local authorities continue to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pixler
Valley Future Farmers Dairy Judging Team Wins Silver Award
Fremont Ogle, Ivan Meisner and Richard Amundson represented the Valley Future Farmers at the GFA Dairy Judging Contest during the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress. The team earned a silver award. The contest includes a written exam and judging six classes of dairy cattle with three classes judged on production basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Ogle
Ivan Meisner
Richard Amundson
Valley Future Farmers
GFA
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
Return from Ireland Family Homeward After Four Months
Mr and Mrs Leonard Roberts and children Sammy Leon and David returned home last Wednesday evening after four months in Ireland with Mrs Roberts mother and relatives They left May 27 and sailed home on September 25 They took many pictures to be shown later at St Pauls Sacred Heart Parish Volga will hold its Annual Fall Festival and Turkey Dinner next Sunday October 12 Serving begins 1130 in the church dining room Everyone welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Roberts
Sammy
Leon
David
Ireland
Sacred Heart Parish
Volga
Turkey
Sip
Reformation Festival Here October 26
Three parishes sponsor a Reformation festival at Valley High School auditorium at 8:00 pm Sunday October 26. Dr G Maimin editor of the Lutheran Herald of Minneapolis will be the speaker. Public welcome. Sponsoring parishes are Marion Norway Elgin Highland East and West Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Parish
Valley High School
G. Maimin
Lutheran Herald of Minneapolis
Marion- Norway
Elgin-Highland
West Clermont
Saturday Drawings Back to Evening at Elgin
The Saturday drawings at Elgin are restored to evening times eight and nine oclock after a carnival caused a daytime shift. Last weeks winners were Mrs Ruth Loftsgard and Mrs Alice Winkler with numbers 033 1588 939 1000 1167 979 1288 1515 for 2:30 pm and 1003 1318 1431 088 1006 539 379 376 392 for 3:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
PPA
Jast
Ruth Loftsgard
Alice Winkler
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Wadena News
Herschel C.loveless
Cedar Rapids
Murray
Elgin Legion Meeting
Gazette
Valley High Tigers
P.T.A. Carnival
DR. O. G, Malmin
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