Coad Appointment Sparks Political Turmoil in Iowa
Former Iowa congressman Merwin Coad drew scrutiny after being named a 90 day consultant with the Agency for International Development. Critics questioned his motives amid a divorce history and opposition from Senator Hickenlooper. Coad resigned a day later and defended his actions on Des Moines TV.
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Coad
Dolores
Alabama
Ed Peters
Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Agency For International Development
Des Moines
Robert Waggoner
Fort Dodge
Hickehlooper
J Waggoner
Iowa
Wadens News Women Work Shop Plans for Meeting
Wadens News Women work shop to be held Monday October 7. Attendance planned for Circles I and II. Town Mutual Tornado Conference discussed. Mr and Mrs Frenk O Harran of Detroit were guests Tuesday at the Corkery home. Madge Murray Jere and Martin Anderson visited Freeport Illinois families. Wadeng Community Club met at the school gym Monday night with supper to welcome teachers. May Hugh introduced the teachers and tours of rooms followed by singing and a brief business meeting. Halloween party planned for October 31 and library hours announced Wednesday afternoon from two to four.
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Town Mutual
Frenk’o'harran
Detroit
Michigan
Bill Corkery
Madge Murray
Jere
Martin Anderson
Henry Schlee
Robert Boland
Freeport
Illinois
Wadeng
Mra. Mayhugh
WSCS to Meet Oct 3
WSCS schedules a meeting on October 3 focusing on women’s projects and community service. Organizers invite members to discuss plans and upcoming activities for the fall season.
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WSCS
Wenger to Europe sends Pvt. Wenger to France
Mr and Mrs Martin Wenger took their son Stan to Waterloo airport Sunday afternoon where he left for Europe. He will be stationed in Paris Fontainebleau France with the address Pvt Stanley Wenger US 5755890 ESR EPO APO overseas. Wenger recently graduated from United States Army Southeastern Signal School Fort Gordon Georgia.
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Martin Wenger
Stan
Waterloo
Europe
Paris
Frontainbleau
France
Stanley Wenger
ESR
EPO
APO
Mixing Bowl Mazola Oil Cookies Recipe Fragment
A fragmentary recipe lists Mazola oil cookies with brown and white sugar and shortening, instructing bake at 380 and until browned. The text ends with the name Jara Muehlethaler, suggesting a contributor.
John Falb & Sons to Show New Cars
John Falb and Sons announce an event to display new cars with guests invited. The showroom has been redecorated recently with a new tile floor as part of a larger improvement.
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John‘ Falb & Sons
John Falb & Sons
Hp Saneck
Frey
Tate
Falb'a
Lantz Hosts Luncheon After Eloise Lembke’s Wedding
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lantz entertained guests at a luncheon after the wedding rehearsal for their daughter Eloise Lantz and Karl Lembke. Attendees included Eloise Lantz Karl Lembke Les ie Lembke Janet Kay and many relatives from Moline Illinois and surrounding areas.
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Arthur Lantz
Eloise
Karl Lembke
Eloise Lantz
Karl Bke
la Donna Santa
Leslie Lembke
Harry Everett
Janet Kay
Earl Lembke
Randy Clark
Lee Roy Collins
Elmer Lembke
Wanda
Fremont Ogle
Kathryn Knudtson
Sandra Anderson
Charles Capper
Grace Evans
Gustav Krueger
Jeanette Krueger
Clinton
Richard Ketelson
Kirk
Moline
Tillnois
Payette County Completes 17th Annual X Ray Program
The Payette County contact X ray program concluded after sixteen to twenty four residents were X rayed. Findings included suspected active inactive or healed tuberculosis in several and 15 others with chest abnormalities suggesting tumors heart conditions or cancer. Twenty four were essentially normal. The program aims to detect tuberculosis among close contacts of contagious cases.
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Payette ‘County
Paul ‘Daniels
Payette County
Health Asia
Butty
Dining Hall Donations Highlight Community Support
The Community Memorial Hospital dining hall reports total donations and entries showing a combined fund of $2622.43 with various line items such as $2088.14 and 68.66 aiding operations. The note extends thanks to residents of Elgin Clermont and nearby areas for continued patronage and generosity.
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Memorial ‘Hostal
Elgin
Clermont
Suring
24 to Attend 4-H Dairy Heifer Show
Twenty four Clayton county youths travel for the 42nd Iowa Dairy Heifer Show and Achievement Program Sept 27 and 28 in Waterloo, aligned with the National Dairy Congress. Highlights include presenting the 1883 State Champion Dairy Club member and awards for six breed champion clubs and the 1963 production contest, the largest with 197 entries.
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Clayton County
Iowa +H
Tom Lyon
Iowa State Dairy ‘Assn
National Dairy Congress
Waterloo
L. B. Liddy
UNICEF Party Costume Judging and Budget Update
UNICEF categories include Story Book Group Other Countries Animals Witches Ghosts Skeletons. A letter from Mrs. Wm. Cech Iowa State Representative notes work with local youths for world children and the changing times. Iowa Town total for 1962 is $54 844.46 up 0.07 percent from 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicef
Wm. Cech
Iowa
Valley High Tigers Triumph Over Fayette 43-6
Valley High Tigers defeated Fayette 43 to 6 in a football game. The notice also announces the engagement of Ruby Shaffer of Elgin to Nick Hild of Ottumwa, with Shaffer a Valley School 1981 graduate and Hild a 1961 Ottumwa High School graduate employed at Collins Radio. No wedding date has been set.
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Forrest Shaffer
Elgin
Ruby
Nick’ Hild
E. Hild
Ottum
Miss Shaffer
Valley School
Weaiaed
Gea Olins Radio Company
Jay. Rapids
Fiaance
Ottumwa
Collins Ra
Marion ALCW Held Meeting in September
The Marion ALCW met September 12 with hostesses Mire Mervit and others. Mrs. Robert Wettleson led Bible study after Hymn 188, closing with Hymn 575. A nominating committee of five women was chosen to select candidates for officer roles. Reports included a trip to St. Louis in August with films shown.
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Marion Jalcw
Mire Mervit
Orlando Loftsgard
Roger Wettleson
Robert Wettleson
Howard Hanson
Olvin Olson
Ronald Lofsgard
St. Louis
Reijerson
Ronald Loftsgard
Eastern Star Fall Festival October 5th
Members of the Elgin Chapter Order of Eastern Star are invited to the Fall Festival Saturday evening October 5 hosted by Bluff City Chapter McGregor district 6 under Mrs M O Dosland. Program at 7 30 p m meeting at 8 p m in the high school gym Dinner 5 to 7 p m at the Methodist Church Reservations by Sept 28 with Mrs Keith Kohler Tickets 1 50.
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Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
Bluff City
McGregor
M. O. Dosland
Methodist Church
Keith Kohler
Illyria Farm Bureau Meeting Agenda and Tea
The Illyria Farm Bureau Homemakers will meet Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. Myrton Strong’s home for the annual tea and officers election. Members are asked to bring two dozen cookies for the exchange and recipe. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kohler attended the Cedar Rapids chapter event with grand officers present.
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Illyria Farm — Bureau- Homemakers
Myrton Strong
Keith Kohler
Cedar Rapids
Tey
Cedar
Order of Eastern Star
Weekly cash winners and numbers drawn
Cash winners at the Saturday drawing were Randolph Reierson $5.00 Al bert Klingman $5.00 and Gene Torson $5.00. Numbers drawn included 232 88 734 910 108 1025 350 612 5 657 863 481 984 250 1267 766 375 1368 175 1436 805 1560 618 1801 772 437 1143. Mel Kohier returned home Sunday from the Postville Hospital where he had been a patient since Tuesday.
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Randolph Reierson
Albert Klingman
Gene Torson
Mel Kohier
Postville Hospital
Will Leave for Hawaii Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gordon Arlington Henry McMillan and Walter Kohler Elgin will leave Des Moines by plane Sunday September 29 for Honolulu Hawaii where Mr. Gordon and Mr. McMillan will attend the National Festmasters Convention McMillan serves on the state executive committee and about 3500 persons have registered for the convention McMillan plans to return October 15
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Joe Gordon
Arlington
Henry McMillan
Walter Kohler
Elgin
Des Moines
Honolulu
Hawaii
Gordon
McMillan
Blue Card Protection Alert For Home Sales Calls
When strangers call at homes or business places to sell, ask to see a Blue Card permit signed by the local committee and read it carefully. Some imitate cards from other communities. the Blue Card system aims to shield residents from high pressure peddlers and poor deals. Local committees investigate applicants, and deceitful ones receive no permit. Always request the card and doubt vague assurances from dubious dealers.
Illyria Clipperettes Meeting Notes September 14
Illyria Clipperettes met September 14 at Illyria Church. Twelve members and two leaders attended as Pres Jeanette Strong led pledge. Jeri Martin read minutes. Wenda Martin spoke on proper blouses. New business discussed officer elections. nominating committee named Gail Light Janice Friederich Iva Feller. Hostesses Sharon Martin Iva Feller. Reporter Nicky Cook.
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Illyria
Jeanette Strong
Jeri Martin
Wenda Martin
Gail Light
Janice Friederich
Iva Feller
Sharon Martin
Nicky Cook
1983 Christmas Seal Workshop in New Hampton
The 1983 Christmas Seal Regional Workshop was held in New Hampton on September 12. A total of 107 volunteer workers attended as part of five regional meetings by the Iowa Sculosis and Health Assa to acquaint county associations with trends techniques and opportunities for a year round Seal Campaign and health program.
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Ew Hampton
Iowa Sculosis and ‘Health Assa
Scouts Take Field Trip to Clermont Museum Tour
Den leader Rev. Lee Roy Collins and den mothers Mrs. Vernon Wede Mrs. Wm. Moore and Mrs. Joe Lerch took Pack 63 dens 1 2 and 3 to Clermont to tour the Lar rabee building museum.
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Den
Lee Roy Collins
Vernon Wede
Wm. Moore
Joe Lerch
Pack
Clermont
Larrabee Building
Buick Showing At Pheasant Run In St Charles
Dutch Thiele George Falk and Leo Lehman attended the Buick showing of 1964 models at Pheasant Run in St Charles Illinois They reported the cars were the most elegant Buicks ever displayed and that they were impressed after a test drive
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Dutch Thiele
George Falk
Leo Lehman
Pheasant Run
St. Charles
Illinois
Valley High Cruises Past Fayette 43 6 at Elgin Field
Valley High trounced Fayette 43 to 6 on Friday at Elgin Field. The Tigers built a 6 0 lead after Sam Roberts kick failed then rolled with 31 points in the final two quarters. Key scoring included Larry Halverson’s runs and a 96 yard Roberts return, with Duane Reeder and Rick Chapman adding late touchdowns as Valley outgained Fayette 385 yards to 14.
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Valley High
Fayette
Elgin Field
Tigers
Tom Butters
Larry Halverson
Sam Roberts
Valley
Roberts
Cardinals
Butters
Tiger
Halverson
Alley
South Winneshiek
Kyle Anderson
Mohs
Bob Rothlisberger
Ick Peeet
Ig Wals
Robert Nims
Duane Reeder
Rick Chapman
Start Work on Turkey River Bridge
The Moser Construction Co of Farmersburg has begun work on the Turkey River bridge between Bigin and Clermont. The 320 foot long structure will have a 30 foot drive and a $120000 contract. Six men are employed as digging for the first of three piers starts at the southwest end. ground work is expected to be finished before spring high water.
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Moser Construction Co
Farmersburg
New Turkey River
Bigin
Clermont
Dairy Cattle Congress 4-H Demonstration Team Named
Betty Sanderson and Bonita Kjosa of Elgin will represent Clayton County in the clothing demonstration at Waterloo at 1400 hours on Thursday October 3. The Busy Beavers 4-H Club members present the act It Wouldn't Work about cleaning oiling and adjusting a sewing machine. Accompanying leaders are Mrs. Mervin Relerson and Mrs. Almer Amundson.
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Betty Sanderson
Bonita Kjosa
Elgin
Clayton County
Waterloo
Busy Beavers 4-H Club
Mervin Relerson
Almer Amundson
St Theresa Circle Meeting At Mire Home
St Theresa Circle met at Mire’s home Tuesday evening with most members present. After the meeting, 500 furnished entertainment was provided and the hostess served lunch.
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H Mire
Ang Ash
St. Theresa
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