Fayette County Fair 4-H and FFA Winners Listed
Local Fayette County Fair 4-H and FFA winners are named for dairy heifer calves and livestock classes. Winners include Brenda Jones Lamont multiple Holstein classes, Steven Kamoss Lamont, Chris Miller Clermont, and Arthur County participants across Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, and various beef divisions.
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Fayette County Fair
Holstein
David Hayes
Lamont
Brenda Jones
Brenda Steffens
Clermont
Steve Kamoss
Christian Miller
Paul Miller
Douglas Rau
Arlington
Barbara Bissell
Wadena
Steven Kamoss
Mary Molokken
Castalia
David Pech
Alan Steffens
David Rodas
Guernsey
Jerry Oelrich
Holsten
Alan Steffans
Brenda Steffans
Stanley Anderson
Ayrshire
Ernest Wolfs
Harkins Reunion Held At Arlington Home
The 36th Harkins reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Leone Seedorff in Arlington with many relatives from Wadena and nearby towns attending. After dinner, members planned to host next year’s gathering at Fayette Park on the last Sunday in August, and other local notes include residents visiting the State Fair and school opening announcements.
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Harkins
Leone Seedorff
Arlington
Jay Chapman
Jack Chapman
Kanee
Janet
Nancy
Oelwein
Vida Nordhus
West Union
Keith Gage
Fayette
Jim Hoskyn
Edgewood
Max Seedorff
McKinley Gage
John Gage
Debbie
Kathy
Eddie
Gage
Steven Crandall
Naomi Crandall
Wadena
Fayette Park
Paul Corkey Assigned to Germany
Private first class Paul J. Corkey 21 son of Mr and Mrs William E Corkey Wadena Minn was assigned to the 3rd Administration Company near Wurzburg Germany August 14 He entered active duty in September 1965 and was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind before arriving overseas He graduated from Valley Community High School Fl yin in 1964.
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Paul J. Corkey
William E. Corkey
Wadena
Wurzburg
Germany
Corkey
Fort Benjamin
Ind
Valley Community High School
Flyin
Directors Clinic Draws 500 Cooperatives Directors
Elgin Cooperative Co reports representation at the annual Directors Clinic in Des Moines on Tuesday August 23. Sponsored by the Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa, the one day meeting drew over 500 cooperative directors along with their wives and families. Max Medberry attended from the local cooperative.
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Gordon Pollock
Elgin Cooperative Co
Des Moines
Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa
Cooperaive
Max Medberry
Greve Jauret Possehl Reunion Held at Elkader
The Greve Jauret Possehl family reunion gathered Sunday in Elkader. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Herman Jauret of Fairburg Nebraska Marie Smith of El Monte California Helen Kuiath of Glendale California C J Bloomer family Cedar Falls Mr and Mrs Oliver Forkelson and the Don Fauser family. The Harry Everett family joined in the afternoon.
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Greve
Moore's L G A Annex Opens in Elgin
Moore's I G A annex to Moore's Variety Store opens Thursday September 1 at 8 00 am joining the V Store lot east of the Moser wagon shop. The new annex links to the food mart for shopper access. Staff includes Clifton Miller at checkout Dwayne Frieden meats and produce with Cliff Wilson Louis Dennler Gloria Frieden and Harry Johnson assisting in various departments. A grand opening sale is planned soon.
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Elgin
Moore
I.G.A
Moore’s
V-Store
Moser Wagon Shop
Food Mart
Clifton Miller
Dwayne Frieden
Cliff Wilson
Louis Dennler
Gloria Frieden
Variety
Harry Johnson
25th Anniversary Observed by Mr and Mrs Ruroden
Mr and Mrs Alvin Ruroden of Postville observed their silver anniversary on Sunday August 21 with an 8 PM dinner at Rogers Supper Club hosted by Charles Dobbs Karen Ruroden and Frederick Heins. Attendees included numerous relatives from Alden Minneapolis Monona West Union Williamsburg Hawkeye and Elgin. Their son Clp Darrie L Ruroden in Vietnam called August 16 and sent flowers later that week. Heins also sent flowers.
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Alvin Ruroden
Postville
Roger
Bob
Nancy
West Union
June Jeide
Waukon
Wayne Schwarzing
Lori
Williamsburg
Louis Halverson
Monona
Harold Patrick
Dean
Rosalita
Hawkeye
Kenneth Suckow
Bettina Halverson
Harold Halverson
Diane
Robert Barker
John Anderson
Elgin
Darrie L. Ruroden
Chu Lai
Viet Nam
Frederick Heins
Adoption of Baby Girl Kendra Ann in Cedar Falls
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Koupal of Cedar Falls announce the adoption of baby girl Kendra Ann born July 23 1966 weighing 6 lbs 9 ozs and born August 24. Mrs Koupal is formerly Erna Baumgartaoer.
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Kenneth Koupal
Cedar Falls
Kendra Ann
Cash Winners at Auction Weekend
Two five dollar cash prizes were awarded at a local sale in Australian Nas. Russell Feiedeie won a prize while The Jackpo next week will be for Want Ads.
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Saturn Nas
Russell Feiedeie
Standard Oil to Build L P Plant Here
Standard Oil Company announced they will build an L P gas plant in Elgin. Construction starts at once and should finish in 3 to 4 weeks. The plant will serve the area within 25 miles of Elgin. Dale Jensen, local Standard Oil agent, said tanks can be set and deliveries of L P gas will begin.
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Standard Oil Company
L. P
Elgin
Dale Jensen
Standard Oil
Three for the Money Winners Listed Locally
Two $50 DX prizes were awarded this week with Dale Seitz of Cler Mont at Fauser Oil Co in Elgin and Harold Weber of Volga at Kraus DX winning. Other named winners include Rex Mulford Judy Becker Ruel Streeter Louis Lehman Keith Johnson Merlin Hellum Ruben Metzger Mrs. Ole Loftsgard Bernard Loftsgard Don Tuecke Richard Butikofer Alvin Halverson Percy Foster and Maxine Falb.
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Dale Seitz
Clermont
Fauser Oil Co
Elgin
Harold Weber
Volga
Kraus
Rex Mulford
Judy Becker
Ruel Streeter
Louis Lehman
Keith Johnson
Merlin Hellum
Ruben Metzger
Ole Loftsgard
Bernard Loftsgard
Don Tuecke
Richard Butikofer
Alvin Halverson
Percy Foster
Maxine Falb
Baby Shower Honors Kendra Ann Koupal In Cedar Falls
Mrs LeRoy Larson and others hosted a baby shower Sunday at Elgin Lutheran Church parlor for Mrs Kenneth Koupal and her adopted infant daughter Kendra Ann. Poems and games entertained guests including Soniye Baumgartner. gifts were opened by Koupal with Kelly Sutter assisting. Numerous attendees listed from Cedar Falls West Union Postville Clermont Elkader and other towns sent gifts.
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LeRoy Larson
Cedar Falls
Don Sutter
Allan Anderson
Connie Baumgartner
Elgin Lutheran Church
Kenneth Koupal
Kendra Ann
Soniye |Baumgartner
Koupal
Kelly Sutter
Alan Seabrooke
Jill
Clermont
Fred Sutter
Sandy
West Union
Phyliss Livingood
Postville
Lynne Larson
Molris
Leo Friederich
Laurie
Anna Schuphach
Bertha Lehman
Otto Blockhus
Francis West
Duane Strong
Kenneth Mark
Martin Wenger
Elmer Meyer
Russell Friederich
Ernest Baumgartner
Hulda Sutter
Wayne Sawyer
New Albin
Everett Marmann
Elmer Baumgartner
Elkader
Dennis van Bogart
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Matt
Guernsey Smith
Walter Mitts
Thomas Ogle
Harry Cline
Leslie Kleppe
Gayle
St Theresa Circle Plans Next Outing and Anniversary
St Theresa Circle met Tuesday evening August 23 at Gerald Fassbinder home Postville with nine members present. President Mrs Walter Kohls opened with prayer. Mrs Giles Martin read minutes and treasurer's report in absence of secretary Ruth Boyle. Feed a family collection taken. Mrs Doyle Baker invited members to their 25th wedding anniversary reception. Mrs Laverne Imgeh l will entertain at the September meeting.
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St. Theresa Circle
Gerald Fassbinder
Postville
Walter Kohls
Giles Martin
Ruth Boyle
Doyle Baker
Laverne Imgehl
Budget of 336 Million for State Aid to Schools
Budget details list 336 million dollars for state aid to schools. Harvey Gilbert of Marshalltown died in Vietnam on August 18 while serving in the army. He is survived by a sister Helen and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday August 23 at Tama. The Gilberts formerly lived in Elgin from 1944 to 1948. He is a nephew of Melvin Hanson and Ray Gilbert, and of Mrs. Robert Boleyn. Attending the funeral from Marshalltown were Ray Gilbert and Lorraine, the Bob Gilbert family, and the Robert Boleyn family.
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Pie
Harvey Gilbert
Blayne Gilbert
Marshalltown
Viet Nam
Helen
Tama
Gilbert
Elgin
Melvin Hanson
Ray Gilbert
Robert Boleyn
Lorraine
Bob Gilbert
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Breitsprecher at Walter Lehman Home
A miscellaneous bridal shower honoring Mrs. Lee Breitsprecher, the former Ada Kay Falk, was hosted Sunday afternoon at the Walter Lehman home. Games and bingo filled the afternoon as many relatives and friends attended, including Mrs. Lyle Breitsprecher, Castalia. Mrs. Lewis Harville and Suzie, Postville. Mrs. Jim Gage, Rochester. Mrs. Don Larson, Clermont. and many others from nearby towns.
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Walter Lehman
Lee Breitsprecher
Ada Kay Falk
Mrms
Ruth Boyle
Walter Mitts
Lyle Breitsprecher
Castalia
Lewis Harville
Suzie
Postville
Jim Gage
Rochester
Mimn
Don Larson
Clermont
Mdms
Robert Barker
Reuben Schupbach
Dale Jensen
Tilpher Bilden
Ruth Loffsgard
Ida Christen
R. P. Strauch
Mary Clothier
Ella Dummermuth
Cliff Wilson
Leo Falk
John Mitts
Independence
Dean Jennings
Tacoma
Wash
Jerry Trude
Cedar Rapids
Ed Klingman
Karen
Guernsey Smith
Duane Barker
Farewell for Vanderbecks at First Baptist Church
A farewell was held Sunday evening after church services at the First Baptist Church for Dr. and Mrs. M. Vanderbeck. He has served as interim pastor and will move to Sumner to serve as interim pastor there. Karl Miller gave a farewell talk and Dr. Vanderbeck responded. Refreshments were served.
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First Baptist Church
M. Vanderbeck
Sumner
Sumner Baptist Church
Karl Miller
Vanderbeck
Death of Elmer Baumgartner
Funeral services for Elmer Baumgartner age 4 were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church Elkader with burial in East Side Cemetery Elkader Witt Funeral Home in charge He died at University Hospitals Iowa City after ill one day of acute heart attack He spent his life farming in Elkader vicinity Survivors include wife Gladys three daughters Mrs Everett Marmann Elkader Mrs Richard Heiden Cedar Rapids Mrs Larry Grimm North English three sons Harland Wayne Elkader Lloyd Cedar Rapids a sister Mrs Ida Meyer Strawberry Point two brothers William Oelwein Ernest Elgin grandchildren nieces and nephews
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Elmer Baumgartner
Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Elkader
East Side
Witt
Baumgartner
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Gladys
Everett Marmann
Richard Heiden
Cedar Rapids
Larry Grimm
North English
Harland Wayne
Lloyd
Ida Meyer
Strawberry Point
William
Oelwein
Ernest
Elgin
Attend Funeral for Walter Ladd in Muskegon Michigan
Mr and Mrs Im Frieden traveled to Muskegon Michigan to attend the funeral on Tuesday for Walter Ladd who died Saturday. Mrs Ladd is the former Mabel Frieden of Elgin, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Frieden.
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Im Frieden
Muskegon, Mich
Walter Ladd
Friendship Birthday Club Gathers for Milestones and Farewell
The Friendship Birthday Club met at Mrs. Ida Cummings and Mrs. Hulda Nydegger's home Tuesday evening August 23 to celebrate Mrs. Cummings and Mrs. Mildred Fjelstul's birthdays and to bid farewell to Mrs. Fjelstul who is moving to Eau Claire Wisconsin. Attendees sharing in the crafts were Morris, Leon Shepard, Metta Krueger, Ida Pulfer, Bertha Lehman, George, Vaughn, Lester Gehring, Anne Howard, Grace Evans, Dean DeSart, Lorence Muehlethaler and Paul Zurbriggen. Absent but sharing in the crafts were Mia, Ed Boleyn, Clara Muehlethaler, and Mrs. Elwood Kuhens.
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Friendship Birthday Club
Ida Cummings
Hulda Nydegger
Cummings
Mildred Fjelstuls
Fjelstul
Eau Claire
Wisc
Morris
Leon Shepard
Metta Krueger
Ida Pulfer
Bertha Lehman
George, Vaughn
Lester Gehring
Anne Howard
Swiss Lake Inc Board Adds New Director
The Swiss Lake Inc board met Monday evening with Engineer R L Bryce of Waterloo and contractors at Atty E W Hilgemann's office. They discussed dam construction tree removal roads and aerial surveys. Paul Zurbriggen was added to the board as bylaws amended to add one new member.
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Swiss Lake, Inc
R. L. Bryce
Waterloo
Atty. E
Honored on Silver Anniversary
Mir and Mrs Doyle Baker were honored Sunday August 28 at an open house for their silver wedding anniversary. Hosts were their son Ronald Baker of Oelwein and daughter Connie Baker of Elgin. They were married August 30, 1941 at St Joseph’s Wade na by Rev Noonan.
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Mir
Doyle Baker
Ronald Baker
Oelwein
Connie Baker
Elgin
Opal Howard
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Wadena
Noonan
Ronald
Gelwein
Connie
Robbie Toe Baker
Falb Breitsprecher Vow at Little Brown Church in Nashua
Ada Kay Falb becomes the bride of Lee E Breitsprecher at a four o'clock ceremony on Tuesday August 23 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple, attended by the groom's siblings, plans a wedding trip to the Western States and a home in Ossian. Mrs Breitsprecher, a Valley High School and Paris Academy of Beauty Culture graduate, worked at Killian's Beauty Salon Cedar Rapids. the groom runs Ossian Livestock Exchange after Army service. Mr and Mrs Leo Falk hosted twenty wedding party guests at Rodger's Famous Food New Hampton after the ceremony.
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Little Brown
Nashua
Ada Kay Fab
Lee Falb
Lee E. Breitsprecher
Lyle Breitsprecher
Castalia
David
Breitsprecher
the Valley High School
Paris Academy of Beauty Culture
Cedar Rapids
Killian
U.S. Army
Ossian Livestock Exchange
Ossian
Leo Falk
Rodger’s
New Hampton
Baptisms Sunday at Lutheran Church
Baptisms Sunday morning at the Lutheran Church welcomed Lenoy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Les Lembke, and Nathan Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Lembke. Sponsors were Judy and Billy Johanningmeir and Monona. Eugene Jacobson of West Union. Rev. George C. Strum officiated. A luncheon followed in Elgini City park with many attendees including the Johanningmeir, Jacobson, Lembke, and Lantz families and others.
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Weren Lenoy
Wif
Les Lembke
Nathan Lee
Karl Lembke
Lutheran Church
Judy
Billy Johanningmeir
Monona
Eugene Jacobson
West Union
George C. Strum
Decorah
Elgini
Willis Johanningmeir
Barbara Wolf
Elkader
W.H. Johanningmeir
McGregor
John Carter
Santa Rosa
California
Jerome Bradley
Clinton
Elmer Lembke
Wanda
Earl Lambke
Earl Lembke
Anna Lantz
Grace Evans
Irene Yack
Arthur Lantz
Eileen Krueger
Harold Halverson
Harlan Yearous
Ronald Loftsgard
State budget seeks tripling of school aid amid surplus debate
The State Superintendent proposes a two year total of 336 million for school aid, three times current 303 million, plus 130 million annually for aid programs replacing 41.5 million, and 14 million for area vocational schools and community colleges with 10 million more planned. He also urged 18 million for buildings. The campaign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination is narrowing to Beck and Murray with undecided voters. Murray favors a tax refund plan, Beck opposes, arguing for property tax relief and critiquing Murray’s shift.
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Paul Johnston
Johnston
Robert Beck
Centerville
William Murray
Iowa State University
Murray
Beck
Water Damage at Lembke’s Refrigeration Store
A burst waiter pipe linked to a water heater flooded the Lembke’s Refrigeration place above the store last Sunday. Water penetrated the ceiling and floors, flooding the basement where TVs radios and stereos were shown. The remodelled basement suffered damage including a collapsed display and several ruined items. No loss estimate was provided.
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Uempire
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Brown
Douglas Davis
Kenneth Oelrich
Tim Butikofer
Janet Erickson
Kenneth Erickson
Robert Groses
Willie Kerr
Duane Reeder
Russell Reeder
John Rothlisberger
Phil Ruckdashel
Robert Strong
Diane Dempster
Bill Nus
Marjorie Sauerbrei
Mark Sauerbrei
Marvin Sauerbrei
David Strong
Jeannie Strong
Angus
Frankie Baldwin
Jeff Cline
Mike Cline
Rick Mattiesen
Roger Reeder
JoAnn Baldwin
Joni Jo Baldwin
John Light
Douglas Rueber
Douglas Ueber
Marvin Auerbrei
Danny Barrack
Rohn Light
Bill Nasrlington
Rlington
Nicky Hayes
Daid McFarlane
Rusit Medberry
Lorancker
David Long
Mary Ellen Derr
Nancy Derr
Kimmermuth
Bill Eram
Marie Ruckhel
Marvin Sauers
Hereford
Wadena News
Ed Gernand
Pleasant Ridge
Attington Park
Bessie Morse
West Union Hospital
McKintey Gage
Lake Wilson
Vesta
Minn
Mitchell
So, Dak
Sheldon
Iowa
Legion Hall
Jerry Livingston
Earl Livingston
Traer
Dannie Struss
Elmer Struss
Mason City
Dannie
Valley High
Don Vontalge
Paul Crandall
Alice McE
Cecil Flanagan
Glen Probert
Keith Jennings
Lyle Patterson
Gordon Smock
Dutch Murphy
Lyle Rubens
Allen Lee Knox
Detra
Darla Ray
Loren Lee Johnson
Pearl Johnson
Paul Corkey
BOY Scouts
Girl Scouts
United SN
TAL
Abang Xami
L.P
St. Theresa Circle Meeting
Mrs. Breitsprecher
Vanderbecks
Falb - Breitsprecher
Lembke
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