Iowa study targets soybean oil market and rail car shortages
The Iowa Development Commission funds a study by IIT to size refined soybean oil markets for Iowa facilities, noting a rise in 1960s crop outputs. Secretary Liddy warns boxcar shortages persist due to feed grain dumping, hindering grain and soybean shipments, seeking federal help.
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Iowa Development Commission
Iowa
Illinois Institute of Technology
L. B. Liddy
Nebraska
Kansas
Liddy
U.S
Orville Freeman
Presbyterian Church Women Host Guild Meeting
Mrs Messerli stays with daughter and family during husband’s hospitalization. The Presbyterian Church Women’s Guild met Thursday at the church with 101 members present and one guest. Bills were approved. talks from Gillian Anthony and Beth Mira Mas Slakey Cassie on races attended. Eight Card Club ladies played at Crandall and Nico Ne Wilfred Bond. Cub Scout Pack 120 met with Den I and Den II presenting skits. Awards to Russell Medberry Duane Hermen Kim Rothlisberger. America sung. lunch hosted by Medberry and Rothlisberger families. Robert Reed from Pontiac, Michigan visited cousins Leo Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Frey
Gillian Anthony
Beth
Mira Mas
Cassie
Old Popenhagen
Arthur Herrling
Auiden Wilson
Crandall
Nico
Wilfred Bond
Imghheoe Silie
Holse
Paul Smith
Mony
den I
den II
Rissell Medberry
Duane Hermen
Kim Rothlisberger
Singing of America
Kenneth Medberry
LeRoy Rothlisberger
Cards of Thanks from Elgin couples for Jackpot event
Thank you to the business and professional men of Elgin for the Jack Pot event held Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs Clarence Torkelson express sincere appreciation for the support. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Capper also extend thanks for making the event a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clarence Torkelson
Rorris Capper
Illyria Youth Plans Pancake Supper at Church
The Ilyria Youth Fellowship sponsors a pancake supper at the church this evening. Serving starts at 5:30 p.m. and continues until all are served. Prices list under 12 free, 12 and over 30c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Youth Fellowship
Local clergy attend denominational education meeting in Chicago
The Rev. Henry Hass Sumner and the Rev. George Breitkreuz left for Chicago Thursday to attend the Denominational Christian Education committee meeting. Mrs. Breitkreuz David and Karen stayed with Mrs. Marry Hass Sumner. They returned home Saturday. The Wilson Patterson family visited Sunday evening at the Raymond Boleyn home. The Rev. and Mrs. C. T. Fielstal attended the Reformation rally at Luther College Decorah Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hass
Sumner
George Breitkreuz
Chicago
Christian Education Committee
Wilson Patterson
Raymond ‘Boleyn
C. T. Fielstal
Luther College, Decorah
Four year old Rose Frieden killed in Taylor crash
Mrs Rose Frieden four of Taylor Missouri died in a one car accident Wednesday afternoon October 21 in a corn field near Taylor. The parked car in which she rode was damaged as the child was killed while an adult tried to start the vehicle. The funeral was held October 24 with mourners including Paul Butikofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Frieden
Taylor
Robert ‘Hoerr
Culsey
Hoerr
Toston
Paul Butikofer
Methodist Men Held Meeting with Education Topics
The Methodist Men met Thursday evening with attendees including parents and teachers. Superintendent Donald Gardner led the meeting where a new teaching materials and methods were observed and discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Gardner
Jackpot Wins at Elgin Weekly Draw Over $50
Norris Capper captured the $50 jackpot at the Elgin weekly drawing held Saturday with only one other winner, Elmer Larson, who won $5. Winning numbers listed include 416 1218 112 1962 1638 610 1147 30 832 1759 364 91 518 1350 863 306 1035 173 761 1209 24 1812 589 1078 447 1453.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Capper
Elgin
Elmer Larson
Local student pledges fraternity at SCT campus
Robert Zurbriggen of Elgin joins 47 other men pledging four social fraternities at the State College of Iowa during fall rush. Pledging is by invitation and requires a 2.0 grade average on a 4.0 scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Zurbriggen
Elgin
State College of Iowa
Paulsens Honored At Housewarming Social
Mr and Mrs Harvey Paulsen were honored at a house warming Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clifford Wilson Mr and Mrs Randolph Reierson Mr and Mrs Virgil Torson Mr and Mrs Virgil Miles Mr and Mrs Cleve Bennett Mr and Mrs Lawrence Krudtson Mervin Anderson and Maeere Mrs Fred Bullwater. A social evening with card playing followed by guest furnished lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Paulsen
Clifford Wilson
Randolph Reierson
Virgil Torson
Virgil Miles
Cleve
Bennett
Lawrence Krudtson
Mervin Anderson
Maeere
Fred Bullwater
Wadena Club Sponsors Halloween Party at School
The Wadena Community Club will sponsor its annual Halloween party on Oct. 31 at 8:00 p.m. at the school. Children are invited for a parade, games, and a candy bar with a prize contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Community Club
Wadena
Res i
Children of
Tcidah
Steele Children'aid
Children’s Book Week Swing Into Books at Elgin Library
Elgin Public Library hosts the first theme of Children's Book Week November 1 through 7 with activities encouraging reading. Parents and children visit to recall fun books, discover old favorites, and see new arrivals as the 46th observance promotes exploring books. The idea began with Franklin Mathiews and Frederic Melcher, with support from librarians and booksellers. since 1919 the annual event has continued under the Children’s Book Week Council, a nonprofit promoting children’s reading.
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Elgin Public Library
Elgin Library
Franklin Mathiews
Boy Scouts of America
Frederic Melcher
Eld
Children’s One Council, Co
Valley PTA Meeting Hears Alphabet Teaching Panel
The Valley PTA of Clermont Elgin and Wadena met October 21 at Valley High School. A three-teacher panel discussed the initial teaching alphabet. Health programs were given. The health committee urged immunization to prevent measles in the Valley Community School District. Meeting adjourned with the note that preventing fires is up to you.
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PTA
Clermont
Elgin
Wadena
Valley High School
Leslie Anderson
Robert Minger
Mary Clothier
Arthur Amundson
Lee Palmer
James Anderson
Clarence Kittelson
The
Valley Pta
Valley Community
WSCS General Meeting To Be Held At Methodist Church
The WSCS General Meeting will be held at the Methodist Church on November 5 at 2 o'clock. Hostesses will be Mrs Libbie Larson and Mrs Arthur Landsgard. Mrs Louis Becker Sr will give the worship and Mrs Roger Howard will oversee the program.
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W. 5
C.S
Libbie Larson
Arthur Landsgard
Louis Becker, Sr
Roger Howard
Halloween Hootenanny In Elgin Next Saturday
Elgin gears up for a Halloween event next Saturday as town plans a community hootenanny. Sparse OCR lines mention weather forecasts and a bridge project nearby with aged structures and new reinforcements, but specifics are unclear.
Tigers Win Home Finale
The Valley High Tigers defeated the Postville Pirates 18-2 to close the season at home. Geenae Bieseck earned the win on the mound after Valley posted a strong defensive game. Duane Koenight kicked off, Robert Nims returned a key kickoff, and Rick Chapmen connected for a late first-half TD pass to Reeder.
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Valley High Tigers
Postville Pirates
Geenae Bieseck
Valley Grid
Upper
Iowa
Postville
Duane Koenight
Valley
Robert Nims
Ing
Tigers
Leon
Pagan
Piretae
Othe
Nice Interep
A Ae
Duane I
Sam Roberts
Pirates
Rick Chapmen
Reeder
Chuck Frieden
Elkader
Warriors
Iowa Creamery Operators Meet Crowns Dairy Princess
The Iowa Creamery Operators Assn met at Savory Hotel Des Moines October 21 and 22. Mary Ver Meer of Pella won the dairy princess crown with Linda Lyon of Traer as alternate. Mr Lehman placed third and Mr. and Mrs Louis Lehman won the butter judging contest alongside the butter exhibit.
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Iowa
Savory Hotel
Des Moines
The
Mary Ver Meer
Pella
Linda Lyon
Tra+er
Lehman
Louis Lehman
Pleasant Valley Homemakers to entertain wards at Fayette Co home
The Pleasant Valley Homemakers Farm Bureau Club will visit the Fayette County Home on Thursday October 29 to entertain the residents. Volunteers are invited to join or assist with games and bingo prizes. Contact Mrs Dale Seitz and bring cookies and trinkets. Meet at the county home at 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Homemakers Farm Bureau Club
Fayette Co
Dale Seitz
Center Street Birthday Club Meeting Honors Mrs Stohr
The Center Street Birthday Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Bess Stohr's home to celebrate her birthday. Guests included Mrs. Anne Dennler, Bettina Halverson, Elmer Butikofer, John Grimm, Walter Kohls, Leon Hansen, Sadie De Sart, C. B. Schori, C. O. Torkelson, Stella Boyle, Earl Lembke and Harry Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street Birthday Club
Bess Stohr
Mdms
Anne Dennler
Bettina Halverson
Elmer Butikofer
John Grimm
Walter Kohls
Leon Hansen
Sadie de Sart
C. B. Schori
C. O. Torkelson
Stella Boyle
Earl Lembke
Harry Everett
Parent-Teacher Conferences Set For Nov 9
Schools will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday November 9. Kindergarten to sixth grade will have 15 minute slots with letters sent home for times and parental confirmation. Junior high and high school conferences follow after the set schedule and parent availability.
T B and Health Assn Board Meeting Held
The Fayette County Tuberculosis and Health Association held its fall meeting on October 19 at Pine Lodge in Oelwein. The board approved the program and budget prepared earlier by the executive committee, and reports were given by the chairman of the 1964 Christmas local Campaign, the treasurer, and other committee chairs. Mrs. George E. Olesen, Mrs. Arthur Chapman, and Ella Rundle were named to the nomination committee.
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Fayette County
University of Iowa adopts new informal name The University
The State University of Iowa will be informally called The University of Iowa after a Regents vote. Officials say dropping State from the common title should ease nationwide confusion with Iowa State University and the State College of Iowa.
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State University of Iowa
University” of Iowa
State Board of Regents
State
Iowa State University
Ames
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Medberrys Host at 500 Party
Mr and Mrs Robert Medberry entertained for their wedding anniversary Tuesday evening at their home at 500. Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Frieden Mr and Mrs Larry Butikofer Mr and Mrs Earl Lembke Mr and Mrs Keith Johnson and Mr and Mrs Dale Seitz. Prizes awarded for ladies high Frieden ladies low Seitz mens high Johnson mens low Lembke traveling to Butikofer.
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Robert Medberry
Richard Frieden
Larry Butikofer
Earl Lembke
Keith Johnson
Dale Seitz
Keith' Johnson
Elgin Study Club Reschedules Meeting to Monday Evening
The Elgin Study Club will hold their meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs Earl Kiple, changing from the originally planned Tuesday session.
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Elgin
Earl Kiple
Elgin Halloween Hootenanny Promises Bargains Fun
Elgin merchants plan the second annual Halloween Hootenanny this Saturday October 31 with full day bargains advertised in this weeks Echo. At 1 30 UNICEF parade leads by Valley High Pep Band and Dr Max from WMT TV then UNICEF party at Frieden's hall with prizes for participating children. Evening teen dance at Frieden's hall from 8 30 to 11 00 with prizes and live music by El Vantes.
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Elgin
Max
WMT TV
Unicef
Frieden
el Vantes
Students Collect Clothing for Appalachia Warmth Drive
Supt. M. H. Moore proclaims Nov 2 through the month as Save The Children Federation Annual Bundle Days. Valley schools urge students and residents to donate sturdy wearable clothing for the Southern Appalachian Mountains distribution, noting a need for shoes coats dresses suits and underwear to protect children from cold winters.
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M. H. Moore
Save the Children Federation
Appalachian Mountains
Appalachia
Johnson
U.S
Appalachians
Frosh-Soph White Wash Waukon Tigers Reach 6-0
The Frosh-Soph Tigers rolled to a 46-0 victory at Waukon, boosting their record to 6-0. Dick Reeder s and Dave Roberts opened with 60 yard runs, while Roberts and Kleppe added key defensive and return plays, including a 40 yard fumble return and a punt block by Kleppe.
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Tigers
Waukon
Indians
Waukon Growling
Dick Reeders
Dave Roberts
Roberts
Gary Kleppe
Leon Roberts
Butikofer Family Summer Ozarks Trip Highlights
Mr and Mrs Louis Butikofer joined Mr and Mrs William Sutter of West Union for a weekend in the Ozarks visiting Eli Sutter in Taylor Missouri during Oct 17. They toured the Bagnall Dam region passed through Jefferson City and spent days around Branson before visiting friends in Fort Dodge and Waterloo on their return.
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Louis Butikofer
Willliam Sutter
West Union
Ozarks
Eli Sutter
Taylor Mo
Bagnall Dam
Jefferson City
Branson, Mo
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Social Security Rep to Visit West Union Courthouse
A representative of the Social Security Administration District Office in Waterloo will hold sessions at the West Union Court House on November 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 9 to 11 am. The visits provide assistance with social security matters for local residents.
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Social Security Admin
Waterloo
West Union
Court House
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Amo Pune
P Nor
Hultman
E. , Messerli
Nellie
Seri
Cedar Rapids
Messerli
Kenneth L. Smith
Women's Guild
Women’s Guild of
Presbyterian Church
Hart Livingston
Clay Reeler
Robert Reed
Pontiac
Michigan
Mr. and
Leo Ainsworth
Illyria
SCT
Paulsens
Valley Pta Meeting
WSCS
P. V
Ae Wellars, Bs
T. B. and Health Assn. Board
Medberrys
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