Tigers extend win streak in Upper Jows Conference
Valley and Pirates clash in a rugged game with Tigers pulling away in the second half. Sammy, Haenna, Allen Sohpel, and Byori Baw contributed as the Tigers move to 6 straight wins, setting up a home game against Hikader after Fayette’s 28 6 victory last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Rover
Ies Ie Pele
Dor
Ata Ba Nelth
Valley
Ay Qarterbatke
Allen ‘Sohpélearner Wader
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Members Attend County Workshop
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Club members attended the county workshop held Monday in Fayette at the Farm Bureau building. Attendees included Mrs. Carlton Krueger Mrs. Lawrence Gehring Mrs. Alfred Jacob Mrs. Clifton Miller Mrs. Brockhus Mrs. Edward Krueger and Mrs. Dale Seitz. A skit titled Farm Bureau for Me was presented by Mrs. Carlton Krueger and Mrs. Dale Seitz. Mrs. Seitz received a prize for her members attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valle
Wadena School Custodian Thad Walters Resigns
Thad Walters, custodian at the Wadena School for over 33 years, submitted a resignation due to ill health in the family. The board accepted his resignation as of December 15, 1953, and will seek applications for his successor. Mr. and Mrs. Walters contributed greatly to the school’s success over the years.
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Thad Walters
Wadena
Walter
Walters
Turkey Supper Thursday Evening at Le Ve School Gym
Turkey supper advertised for Thursday evening at Mammericon Le Ve school gym. Dinner starts at 5 pm. Adult price 1.80 with children welcome. Event promotes meal for local community in a small town setting.
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Leve
Surprise Birthday Party For Harold Morse
Harold Morse was surprised Sunday when relatives gathered with picnic paceeta to help him celebrate a recent birthday. Attending were Arlington, Mrs. Jene Lockard and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morse and Arthur Morse of Wadena.
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Harold Morse
Arlington
Jene Lockard
Albert Morse
Arthur Morse
Wadena
Birthday Party for Richard Wheeler
A Saturday birthday gathering honored Richard Wheeler with a family lunch at the Wheeler home. Relatives from Union Lindy Postville and nearby areas attended, sharing picnic dinner and social time as friends celebrated his and his wife’s birthdays.
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Richard Wheeler
Howe
Wheeler
Warren’ Sey
Union
Lindy
Postville
Mrn
John
Tiwae Les. Wheeler
Wheefer
Francis
Ins
Wild
Fayette County United Fund approves 22350 budget drive start
President John Moorman of West Union reports Fayette County United Fund approved a budget of 22 350 and outlines a mid November drive. Four southern townships join Oelwein Community Chest for the first time. Aims include recruiting leadership, training Oct 29, and worker meetings in early November. The fund will support 18 agencies including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Red Cross and mental health groups with detailed allocations.
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Fayette
Salvation Army
Girl Scouts
Red Cross
North Fayette County
South Fayette County
Iowa Association For Mental Health
Fayette County
Cancer and Heart Research
Arthritis and
Rheumatism Foundation
WLC
Iowa Welfare Association
FFA Program to Reduce Accidents in Corn Harvest
Valley FFA chapter promotes safety in corn picking to cut serious injuries. Advises against unclogging running pickers and stresses slow, careful operation. Cites Illinois study: risky operators face higher injury odds, safe operation boosts yield and safety.
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Valley Ffa
Cornnineee
Valley Efa
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Celebrate 67th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clark Corbin marked their 67th wedding anniversary during the day. Mrs Wil continued to Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Corbin
Wil
Will Observe 25th Anniversary At Open House
Mr and Mrs Wm Torkelson will observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 430 p.m. Sunday Nov 3 at Highland Lutheran Church. All relatives friends and neighbors are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Torkelson
Highland Lutheran Church
Baptist Men Meet at Local Church Event
The Baptist Men's organization met at the Baptist Church Sunday evening. Abe Habeger led singing and service. Carlton Krueger played a trumpet solo. Lorenzo Muehlethaler read scripture and offered prayer. A male quartet consisting of Edward Krueger, Harry Johnson, Abe Habeger, and Rev. Geo. Breitkreuz performed. Layman speakers included Raymond Boleyn, Harry Johnson, and Pred Schaer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Baptist Church
Abe Habeger
Carlton Krueger
Lorenzo Muehlethaler
Edward Krueger
Harry Johnson
Geo. Breitkreuz
Raymond Boleyn
Pred Schaer
Mailing Out Dividend Checks for Allamakee-Clayton Coop
The Allamakee Clayton Electric Cooperative of Postville Iowa begins mailing about 5000 patronage dividend checks covering the coop from its start through 1948. Over 4000 will reach members this week with 1000 more mailed once current addresses or heirs are identified. The first dividend total is 216859.57 with most payments going to members or heirs in the three counties served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allamakee - Clayton Electric Cooperative, Inc
Postville
Iowa
Elgin Rural Fire District Push And Methodist Rally
Local notices discuss establishing a Rural Fire Protection District for Elgin and schedule a West Union Methodist Church rally on November 8. The event features an evening meal at 5 30 p m and a talk by Dr. Robert Watts Thornburg on This Ministry of Fours after supper.
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Figs St.Paul's
Papal District
West Union Methodist Church
Robert Watts Thornburg
First Methodist Church
Peoria
UNICEF Party Halloween Invitation At Elgin Grade School
UNICEF Party invites all school age children in Elgin and nearby for October 31 at 7 pm. Sponsored by Progress Club Elgin Study Club The Tertia Club and Modern Woodmen of America with pledge cards for registration and door prizes. Special guest Bozo the clown from KWWL will attend.
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Elgin
Progress Club
Elgin Study Club
Tertia Club
Modern Woodmen of America
Elgin Grade
Duncan Buttenfly
Bozo" the Clown
KWWL
Waterloo
Tea program noted by W S C S at St Pauls Church
W S C S Tea with 60 members and guests featured a sharing program led by Mrs Mel Kohler Mrs Leo Schori and Mrs Eugene Schori at St Pauls Methodist Thursday Hostesses included Mrs Archie Howard Mrs Leonard Heins Mrs Celia Thoman Mrs Clifton Wilson Gladys Feller and Clara Muehlethaler Tables were set with orange and white Bert Dummermuth and Martin Wenger poured Evening circle Rachel planned a Fall Festival at the next meeting November 21 Invitations extended to Mrs Leo Falb Mrs Robert Fait Mrs John McMillan Mrs Guernsey Smith and Mrs Jackson will oversee the five party eddy bakery produce Fy goods white elephant items
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Bill Probert
Lyle Corbin
Aylsworth
J. O. Probert
Sidney Corbin
Robert Bond
Arthur
Herrling
Will ‘Frey
Harold Popenhagen
Jackson College
Probert
G. W. Alderson
Lindy Frey
Postville
Alla Leonhart
Guild
Akeleton Committee
Mra
Mila
Oldfather
Bakesdale
Been ‘Randa
Mary
Gilchris Bazaar
Jim*Probert
Lyle Patterson
Mel Kohler
Leo Schori
Eugene Schori
Women’s Society of Christian Service
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Archie Howard
Leonard Heins
Celia Thoman
Clifton Wilson
Gladys Feller
Clara Muehlethaler
Herbert Dummermuth
Martin Wenger
Rachel
Leo Falb
Robert Fait
John McMillan
Guernsey Smith
Jackson
Eddy Pakery
Shaffer Keeps Running At 51 In Daily Regimen
J. D. Shaffer of New Orleans reports an enjoyable homecoming at Elgin and reunion with classmates from the 1931 graduation. He notes five miles before work and eight miles after, claiming improved speed as he continues in the running trade. Max Lehman is a patient at LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital, Room 242.
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J. D. Shaffer
New Orleans
Elgin
Canada
Niagara Falls
Lacrosse
Max Lehman
LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital
Eastern Star meeting honors Wisconsin grand sentinel
Mr and Mrs Walter Follett of Clermont and Mrs Keith Kohler with Mrs Allen Habeger attended a Vesta Chay Order of Eastern Star gathering in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. The event featured Obligation Night Friends Night and honored Worthy Patron Fred La Pointe newly appointed Grand Sentinel for the Grand Chapter of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Follett
Clermont
Keith Kohler
Allen Habeger
Vesta Chay
Order of Eastern Star
Prairie du Chien
Wise
Fred la Pointe
Grand Chapter
Wisconsin
Gun Toters Shoot Farmers Bulls
Local farmers report three bulls killed or maimed by unknown shooters in Wadena area. Two other similar incidents are rumored. Hunters in the city are accused of firing at anything, but farmers deny blame and defend hunting restrictions on their lands.
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Wadena
Larson Sale This Saturday at Clermont area home
Russel L. Larson will hold a complete household sale Saturday October 26 at 2 miles west of Clermont on Hwy 18. The event features antiques, two cars, form items and tools, with auctioneer Orvin Thompson and ringman G. W. Alderson. Echo Sales Service handles advertising for Elgin State Bank.
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Russel L. Larson
Clermont
Hwy
Hime
The
Echo
Orvin Thompson
G. W. Alderson
Elgin State Bank
Larsons
Harvest and Mission Program at First Baptist Church
A Harvest and Mission program will be held at the First Baptist Sunday School on Sunday Oct 27 at 11 am. The program includes songs, readings, and prayers with multiple contributors such as Sharon James Randy Jennings Joyce Boleyn and Lester Wenger. An additional U N program at the Farm Bureau blog Fayette is noted for Oct 24 at 8 pm with speaker Ark Bucheit of West Union.
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First Baptist
Lynn German
Sharon James
Randy Jennings
Joyce Boleyn
Responsive Reading
Lester Wenger
Debbie Krue
U. N
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Ark Bucheit
West Union
No Contract Yet On Fire Truck For Elgin Area
Elgin will serve Pleasant Valley minus Clermont farmers with Clermont line farmers Kennstiig Blockhus and Wm Bacon staying in the Clermont area. Marion township to cover about 65 percent, Clermont northwest section, Highland unsettled. Tyra to be served by Wadena. A new fire truck for Elgin planned. one firm bids about 14000 with 10 percent down and nine year balance. annual tax levy covers mortgage and maintenance.
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Elgin Fire Department
Max Medberry
Elgin
Pleasant Valley
Clermont
Clermont Hones
Kennstiig
Blockhus
Bacon
Marion Township
Highland Township
Ines
Telaphaktees
Tlyria
Wadena
Bhase
Wadena Has Wide Choice Candidates for City Posts
Ten candidates seek five council seats in Wadena sevenmember election. Incumbents include Wilford Bond J E Raftis Le Allen Knox and Thomas Suilffin. Others filing nomination papers: G W Alderson Paul Crandall Bert Aylsworth Harold Halverson John B Phillips W E Corkery. Harold Popenhagen not seeking another term. Mayor position open with L W Corkery not seeking re election. Two candidates for mayor Lyle D Rubens and Milton L Thomas. Mrs Emegene Scea and Jeanne Corkery run for treasurer.
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Sevenmier Town
Waena
Wilford Bond
J. E. Raftis
Leallen Knox
Thomas Suilffin
G. W. Alderson
Paul Crandall
Bert Aylsworth
Harold Halverson
John B. Phillips
W. E. Corkery
Harold Popenhagen
William Corkery
Lyle D. Rubens
Milton L. Thomas
Emegene Scea
Jeanne Corkery
Junior M. Y. F. Holds Meeting at Home
The Jr. M. Y. F. meeting was held at Sharlan Butikofer's home at 6:30. Election of officers produced Gregory Olson as president and Jacqueline Schori as secretary treasurer. Mrs. Jacob Friederich Jr led the lesson with sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Friederich Jr and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Heierson. Hostesses served lunch.
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Sharlan Butikofer
Gregory Olson
Jacqueline Schori
Sectreas
Jacob Friederich, Jr
Lewis O. Heierson
Scout Clinic Attended by Fayette Group at University
Den mothers Mrs Vernon Wede and Mrs Wm Moore joined guest Mrs Harry Cline for a Fayette trip Sunday afternoon. Scouts Jimmy Leeman Dean Boleyn Randy Clark Mike Schori Larry and Terry Wede Steven Wenger Jeff Mike Qline Dennis Laver Roger Hellum Kevin Moore Jay DeSart and Kim Olson joined in after noon games and swimming sessions.
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Den
Vernon Wede
Wm. Moore
Harry Cline
Fayette
Jimmy Leeman
Dean Boleyn
Randy Clark
Mike Schori
Larry
Terry Wede
Steven Wenger
Jeff
Mike Qline
Dennis Laver
Roger Hellum
Kevin Moore
Jay DeSart
Kim Olson
Mother Daughter Tea by 4-H'ers at Fayette High School
The annual 4-H Mother Daughter Tea will be held October 26 at 1 30 pm at Fayette High School. Mrs. Marvin Ingels 4 H Club Committee Chairman says Vance Kelly I F E visited Poland will show slides and discuss the country. County award winners will be recognized and reports given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette High School
Marvin Ingels
Vance Kelly
I. F
Poland
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Wheelers
United Fund
FFA
Crayton Ash
Offutt Afb
Nebr
Herbert Margaret Nuehring
Marie Brack
Odist Men’s Rail
West-Union
Unicef Party
W.S.C.S Tea
C. E.S
Larson
First Baptist Church
Janana Jennings
Kevin Boleyn
Mark Hackmann
Kimberly Mille
Kristine Lehman
Janet Jacob
Tracey Miller
Linda
Lehman
Craig Boleyn
Diane James
Lee Boleyn
Robert Jacob
Jim
Tom Zurbriggen
le Annelm
Jesus
Cindy Boleyn
Fishers of Men
Gaylan Jennings
Deane Boleyn
the Little Missionary
Karalee Lehman
Harry L. Johnson
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