Return From Convention and Iowa State Fair Highlights
The town delegation returns from the Democratic convention as campaign efforts intensify in the Midwest. Civil rights issues may shift southern Democrats toward the Republicans. Iowa State Fair closes strongly with over 80,000 on opening Sunday. 4 H steer winner Cuddles noted. SBA expands small loans up to 16000 with credit rating accepted as partial collateral. Observers cite mixed reactions to convention compromise and ongoing farm and livestock campaigns.
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Ee ‘Hultmian
Haveri
Midwest
Beant
Freethose
Athletic
Forest
181 City
Joe Deed Am
Sherwin Markman
Des Moines
Mississippi
Small Business Administration
SBA
Wadena area community picnic and farewell events
The Wadena region held a farm gathering with a watermelon and melon stand treat after dinner, games and a bonfire wiener roast. Attendees included the Tripp, Voshell, Lamphier, and Crandall families among many others from Wadena and surrounding towns. Separate notes mention travel plans of the Corbin family and local notices of births, visits, and a funeral.
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Rednid
Dbm
Rome
Warren Rpp
Wayetté
Gary Voshell
el Tord
Calif
John ‘Tripp
John Tripp, Jr
Larry Evans
Allan Thompson
Jim Thyer
Dennis Heth
Warren Tripp
Erwin Lamphier
Fayetta
Marvin Lamphier
Naomi Crandall
Raul Crandall
Clarkie Voshell
Lee
Howard Voshell
Jim Voshell
Lyle Batterson
Ella Voshell
Claire Corbin
Earl Livier
Sam Smock
Lyle Rubens
Dean French
Wadena
Corbin
Ten Libraries Share in 9000 Fund
Fayette County Auditor Hazel Gehring allocates 9000 for city libraries from the budget. The ten libraries share the total by population, with Smington Library receiving 36.12, Wadens Library 1 and West Union Library 1 177.56, totaling 9000.
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Fayette County
Hazel Gehring
Pat Ioresses
Sognatta
Divi Aquinese
Smington
Wadens
Westgite
West ‘Union Library
Farm Bureau Annual Picnic Sept 6 at Klocks Island Park
Fayette County Farm Bureau announces its annual picnic to be held September 6 at Klock's Island Park Fayette starting at noon. Meat and drink provided. attendees urged to bring a covered dish bread and butter and table service. Entertainment includes countywide participants and a RAVE contest with charter member recognition planned.
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Fayette
To Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Schupbach
Mr and Mrs George Schup bach will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with an open house at their home Sunday September 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. relatives friends and neighbors are invited to call. No invitations are being sent.
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George Schupbach
Space Exhibit Opens at Elgin Public Library
The Space exhibit from the Eastern Iowa Library Cooperative opens at Elgin Public Library. It features Telstar, The Astronauts, Rockets and Space Made Simple, Sky Line Space, Our Space, The Challenge of the Space Ship, Man's Reach into Space, and more. A several hundred book collection arrives through fall book exchange, delivered by Mrs. Kenneth Lind and assistants.
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Eastern Iowa Library Cooperative
Elgin Public Library
Cyclopaedia
Kenneth Lind
Engagement of Dorothy Helsum to Curtis Gilson Announced
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Helsum of Postville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Curtis Gilson son of Mrs Donald Gilson and the late Mr Gilson. The couple will wed October 4 at St Pauls Lutheran church in Postville. Dorothy will graduate September 4 from Allen Memorial Lutheran School of Nursing in Waterloo and will work at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union. Curtis Gilson is employed by Torkelson Trenching and Pump Company.
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Kenneth Helsum
Postville
Dorthy
Curtis Gilson
Donald Gilson
Mr. Gilson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Helium
Allen’ Memorial Lutheran School of Nursing
Waterloo
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Gilson
Torkelson Trenching and Pump Company
Robert Rothlisberger Begins Naval Training
Robert L. Rothlisberger USN, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Le Roy Rothlisberger, begins recruit training at Naval Training Center San Diego Calif He learns basic military law customs and etiquette seamanship and shipboard routine plus drill first aid swimming water survival tactics and fitness Upon completion he will receive a 14 day leave before reporting to a new duty station or service school
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Robert L. Rothlisberger
USN
Walter LeRoy Rothlisberger
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif.a
Open House for Floyd Friedens 25th Anniversary
The Frieden family and friends celebrate the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at Illyria Community Church on Sunday September 6. A program starts at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Floyd Frieden
Illyria Community Church
Willing Workers Club Plans Sept Sightseeing Bus Trip
The Willing Workers Club met August 4 at Mrs Harold Opland's home. Birthdays were observed for Mrs Ole Lofisgard and Mrs Millard Gisleson. The group voted to charter a bus for September 1 to the Wisconsin Dells and then played progressive games after the meeting.
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Willing Workers Club
Harold Opland
Ole Lofisgard
Millard Gisleson
Wisconsin Dells
Mem
Somerset
Elgin Canning Company Completes Season's Pack
The Valley Recreation Development Assn. received a Certificate of Incorporation dated August 28, 1964, valid for 60 years. Present officers Robt. K. Faust, Lorence Muehlthaler, Harvey Paulsen, E. W. Hilgemann, and R. W. Daubendiek, with H. H. Wolf, Hilder Gilbertson, and Dean R. DeStart as directors, will serve until the first annual meeting late this fall. Development plans for the lake progress in good order.
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Valley Recreate Development Assn
Melvin D. Synhorse
Robt. K. Faust
Lorence Muehlethaler
Harvey Paulsen
Treas
R. W. Daubendiek
H. H. Wolf
Hilder Gilbertson
Dean R. DeStart
Metzger Couple Announce Engagement In Elgin
Mr and Mrs Ruben Metzger announce the engagement of their daughter Marcia Colen to Billy Gene Butikofer son of Walter Butikofer. The wedding is set for Oct 10 at 2 o clock at the Methodist Church in Elgin. Marcia is a Valley High School graduate now employed at the Astime Cafe in Elgin. Billy Gene served three years in the army and works at Ford Motor Co in Der.
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Ruben Metzger
Marcia Colen
Billy Gene Butikofer
Walter Butikofer
Methodist Church
Elgin
The
Valley High School of
Astime Cafe
Der
Ford Motor Co
Elgin Canning Company completes strong sweet corn pack
The Elgin Canning Company wrapped up this year’s sweet corn pack on Saturday after operating since August 8. Total output approached 92 000 cases, about three quarters of normal, with drought-tolerant late clay field corn performing best. Improvements in can handling cut waste, pallets and forklifts streamline unloading and stacking. The firm, organized in 1888 and operating its present factory since 1912, remains one of five Iowa plants. Officers listed are Karl Miter president Leo Ori secretary and Eugene Schori vice president.
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Elgin Canning Company
Saining Company
Elgin Canning Co
Iowa
The
Canning Company
Karl Miter
Leo Ori Sectreas
Man Jer
Eugene Schori
Execu
Death of Clarence Winkler in Elgin
Clarence Winkler 63 died at his home in Elgin around noon Monday August 31 Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Mucklethaler Funeral Home with Rev Lee Roy Collins officiating Burial followed in Elgin cemetery He is survived by his wife Dorothy six children his mother Alyce Winkler Elgin and sister Mrs Lawrence Cannon West Union
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Clarence Winkler
Elgin
Mucklethaler
Lee Roy Collins
Winkler
Dorothy
Alyce Winkler
Lawrence Cannon
West Union
Pack 63 Meeting At Elgin Park With Awards
Pack 63 held its monthly meeting Friday at Elgin Park with a plain supper. The flag ceremony opened the event. Winners of essays on Why Love America and American Heritage were announced, along with Cub Scout awards and bear and wolf badges for several members. Three new boys joined, and den mothers were updated with Mrs Lerch resigning and Mrs Boleyn and Mrs Adrian assuming roles.
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Pack 63
Elgin Park
Plinde
Wea
Mike Scholl
Dennis Laver
Eddie Adrian
Johnny Martin
Terry Wede
Randy Clark
America
Den 1
Ist
Dennis Lauer
Den 2
Mickey Martin
Kenny Lerch
Wolf
J Martin
Roger Hellum
Jim Leeman
Mike Schori
Mrs Bert Kurth Receives B S Degree in Education
Mrs Bert Kurth daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Hackmann earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education on August 31, 1964. She will resume duties this week as a third grade teacher with the Omaha Public School System. She is married to Bert Kurth Intramural Director at Omaha University.
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Bert Kurth
Carl Hackmann
Omaha Public School System
Omaha University
School's Open Drive Carefully
The AAA Motor Club of Town launches its annual campaign urging motorists to watch for children traveling to and from school. Colorful posters read SCHOOL'S OPEN DRIVE CAREFULLY, and drivers are reminded to slow down near schools and sidewalks.
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AAA
Motor Club of Town
Childen
American Automobile Association
Chubs
J. W. Edge
The
Edge
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau to Meet in Elgin
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting in the Auxiliary rooms of Elgin on Monday evening September 7 at 8:00. All members and families are urged to attend. Officers will be elected. The annual opinionaire will be distributed and discussed. An adult door prize and a children’s prize will be awarded. Families should bring picnic lunches. beverages will be served.
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Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau
Elgin
Local families swap homes within community
Recent moves show Mr. and Mrs. Francis Butikofer and their daughters leaving Main Street for a newly purchased home from Mrs. Inez Brackin. The Keith Johnsons moved from their country residence to the former Butikofer house, and Harold Pfister moved from the Frieden farm to the Johnsons’ vacated home.
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Francis Butikofer
Main Street
Inez Brackin
Keith Johnsons
Butikofer
Harold Pfisters
Frieden Farm
Johnsons
Eastern Stars Meet Sept 9 in Elgin Chapter
Elgin Chapter of the Order of The Eastern Star will meet September 9. Hostesses for the gathering will be Mrs. C. B. Schori, Mrs. Leo Falk and Mrs. Rose Anderson.
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Elgin
Order of the Eastern Star
C. B. Schori
Leo Falk
Rose Anderson
Methodist Men to Meet This Thursday
The Methodist Men resume their regular monthly meeting in the church parlors this Thursday evening at 8 00. All men are invited.
Elgin Firemen Take Trophy At Waterball Fight
Elgin firemen won the annual waterball contest at the Postville Big 4 Fair defeating Frankville in the first round then Waterville and Luana to claim the championship. The four man team this year included Keith Johnson Robert Moore Eugene Lehman and Ronald Loftsgard.
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Postville
Castralia
Luana
Waterville
Frankville
Elgin
Keith Johnson
Robert Moore
Eugene Lehman
Ronald Loftsgard
Friendship Birthday Club party honors Ida Cummins
The Friendship Birthday Club met Tuesday afternoon at Hulda Ny eRer’s home for Mrs. Ida Cummins birthday. Members and guests visited as the group included Mrs. Thomas Howard, Mrs. C. T. Fjelstul, Mrs. George Vaughn, Mrs. Metta Krueger, Mrs. Bertha Lehman, Mrs. Leon Shepard, Mrs. Louis Buttkofer, Mrs. Grace Eva and four guests. Absent were Mrs. Ed Boleyn and Clara Muehlethaler.
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Friendship Birthday Club
Hulda NyeRer
Ida Cummin
Thomas Howard
C. T. Fjelstul
George Vaughn
Metta Krueger
Bertha Lehman
Leon Shepard
Louis Buttkofer
Grace Eva
Hubert Cummings
Clermont
Ida Pulter
Celia Roman
Dean DeSart
Ed Boleyn
Clara Muehlethaler
Valley Community School District News Regular Election 1964
Notice to qualified electors of Valley Community School District in Fayette and Clayton counties Iowa that the regular school election will be held September 14 1964 at Clermont Town Hall for Director District No 1 and Wadena Town Hall for Director District No 3 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM Central Standard Time A three year term to succeed Millard Nelson Jr in District No 1 and a three year term to succeed G W Alderson in District No 5 expire Sept 21 1964 Dated Sept 1 1964 Gladys Hanson Secretary Hospitalized Mrs Gus Krueger admitted to Postville Community Hospital Monday afternoon
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Somunus
Valley
Clermont
Elgin
Wadena
Fayette
Clayton
Iowa
Clermont Town Hall
Wadena Town Hall
Millard Nelson Jr
G. W. Alderson
Gladys Hanson
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Lake Michigan College
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Richard Aeschliman
C. C. Geer
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Raymond Jellings
John. Erickson
John Ficken
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Ray Klingman
Pearl Johnson
Gwendolyn Pettigrew
Clinton
Gary Warner
Michael Gary
Oelwein Hospital
Earl Livingston
Leo Herriman
Ralph Schuety
Madge Murray
Elmer Struss
Edwin Humphrey
Roberta
Alla Leonhart
Phil Caley
Curt
Daniel Webster
Farm Bureau
Dorothy Hellum
Robert Rothlisberger
Floyd Friedens
Recreational Dev. Assn
Marcia Couren Metzger
P. V. Farm Bureau
Elgin Firemen
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Gus Krueger
Postville Community Hospital
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