Wadena Band Boosters elect new officers and plan repairs
The Wadena Band Boosters Club held its first fall meeting in the school lunch room on Tuesday afternoon September 18. A report on last year’s work included the financial statement. New officers were elected: President Mrs Clarkie Voshell, Vice President Mrs Robert Bartholomew, Secretary Mrs Lyle Kuhens, Treasurer Mrs Robert Klingman. Committee chairs named for Ways and Means Courtesy and more. A Sept 26 meeting was set to repair uniforms for the Cattle Congress Wi p.
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Band Boosters Club
Wadena Band Boosters Club
Clarkie Voshell
Robert Bartholomew
Lyle Kuhens
Sec’y
Robert Klingman
Treas
Ways and Means Committee
Chm
Kenneth Baldwin
Johnnie Erickson
Keith Jennings
Clem Messer
Robert
Whittenbaugh
Lyle Kubens
Congress Wip
Women's Guild Meeting at Presbyterian Church in Wadena
The Women's Guild of the Presbyterian Church met September 19 in the church parlors with 21 members present and one guest. They donated funds, voted to buy a rack for tables and chairs, reported Circle meeting news, and planned a church basement cleanup for October 11. Fall Presbyterial is set for October 17 in Wadena. Officers for the coming year were elected, with retreat attendees noted for October 20 in Hopkinton.
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Women’s Guild
Women’s Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Charles Winter
Jim Gilchrist
Wadena
Luther Crandall
Otto Herrling
Ben Chase
Madge Murray
Milo Oldfather
Jim Probert
Bill Probert
White Cross
Tuba City
Oklo
Probert
Sidney Corbin
Cecil Everett
Gee’y
Treas
Will Frey
Charles. Winter
Hopkinton
Arthur Herrling
Political Leaders Still Involved in Tight Race
Towan voters hear Eisenhower Stevenson and Nixon as campaigns intensify. State leaders expect October to be busy with more name speakers. Bar Association opposes sales tax on wages or professional services amid push to tax services. Senator Rigier urges reapportionment through legislature or constitutional convention, with conventions every ten years.
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Towa
Towans
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Nixon
Towa State Bar Association
Iowa
Iowa Taxation Study Committee
Leo A. Woegh
Robert Rigier
New Hampton
Rigier
Charles City
Progress Report on Iowa Highways Booklet Release
The Iowa Highway Commission has begun general distribution of its 24 page Progress on Iowa Highways booklet. It outlines two years of highway construction progress, with publicity already wide. Copies are available from the commission in Ames.
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The
Highway Commission
Iowa
State Printing Board
Printing Board
Iowa Highway Commission
Ames
Staffenhagens buy Wadena home plan November move
Mr and Mrs John G Staffenhagen have purchased the Frank Welch home in Wadena and expect to move about November first. The north Wadena residence follows their holding of the Welch farm southeast of Elgin with a closing out sale slated for Wednesday October 3. The sale bill appears in this week’s paper.
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John G. Staffenhagen
Frank Welsh
Wadena
Staffenhagens
F. D. Welch
Elgin
Pastor Knutsen Resigns From Elgin Highland Parish
The Rev Vance R Knutsen, pastor of the Elgin and Highland Lutheran Churches, announced his resignation to accept a call from the California District Home Mission Committee to organize a new congregation in Santa Clara California. He will end his ministry here January 1 1957. Congregational meetings are set to select a replacement.
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Vance R. Knutsen
Elgin and
Highland Lutheran
California District Home Mission Committee
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Santa Clara
Calif
Knutsen
Drake University
Des Moines
Luther Theological Seminary
St .Paul, Minn
South Central District Home Mission Committee
Elgin
Elgin Lutheran Church
Highland
Decorah Drive Seeks Funds for Boy's Heart Operation
Decorah launches a fundraising drive for three year old Stephen Lansing, son of Jerry and Donna Lansing, to cover over $3,000 in hospital clinic and doctor fees plus stay expenses in Rochester. Contributions are sought through Decorah State Bank. Stephen has a ventricular septal defect and may die without surgery, which is slated for January 24 at St Mary's Hospital Rochester. The Rochester clinic recently equipped to handle this special operation.
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Decorah
Stephen Lansing
Jerry Lansing
Lansing
Donna
Gust Gilbertson
Elgin
Lansings
Rochester
Decorah State Bank
Stephen
St. Mary’s Hospital
Edgewood hosts Masons and regional groups Thursday
The Northeast Nowa Masonic Fellowship will visit the Trowel Fellowship on Thursday evening September 27 at Edgewood. Turner and Demos are invited to join Dan Turner, former Republican governor candidate, at the meeting. Clarence Ruck Daschel updates new address in Rantoul Illinois.
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Northeast Nowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Trowel Fellowship Association
Trowel Association
Turner and Demos
Dan Turner
Edgewood
Lines Permanent After Ten Years
A Dubuque district court ruling holds fence lines established for over ten years become permanent true boundary lines between adjoining properties. The decision followed litigation over a farm boundary after an actual survey.
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Dubuque
Lions Start Drive For Scout Funds
The Elgin Lions Club launched a fund raising drive for Boy Scout activities targeting about 270 dollars. The kickoff breakfast is planned for October 16 at the Elgin Grill at 6 30 a m with members given prospect lists to complete the day. Attending were Ted Kiser Clyde Wenger George Whitworth from Elgin and Leon Hansen Dale Fogle and Dale Johnson from Clermont.
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Lions Club
Elgin
Lions
Elgin Grill
C-E
Ted Kiser
Clyde Wenger
George Whitworth
Leon Hansen
Dale Fogle
Dale Johnson
Clermont
Infant Son Dies in Iawa City Hospital
John Mark Medberry one year old son of Mr and Mrs Glen Medberry died at a hospital in Iawa City Tuesday morning. Services in charge of Muehlethaler funeral home will be held Thursday.
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John Mark
Glen Medberry
Iawa City
Muehlethaler
Turkey Dinner At Wadena Reminder
Reminder for a family style turkey dinner by the Wadena Legion and Auxiliary. Serving starts at 5:00 p.m. Thursday October 4 at the Legion hall.
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The
Wadena Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Births in West Union and area include two newborns
Avon couple Gary Alber and Marvel Frederick of West Union welcome a son Steven Mark born Friday September 21 at the Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Dale and spouse greet a daughter born September 24 at the West Union hospital weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. Rudy Kawolska and Carrie Stoer, visiting from St. Joseph Michigan, are guests at Fred Muehlethaler’s home.
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Avon
Gary Alber
West Union
Steven Mark
Postville Hospital
Alber
Marvel Frederick
Dale Buroden
West Union Hospital
Rudy Kawolska
Carrie Stoer
T. Joseph
Mich
Fred. Muehlethaler
Adds to Hereford Herd Gerald Shaffer Purchases Five Foundations
Gerald Shaffer recently purchased five foundation females from the Bones Hereford Ranch Parker South Dakota. The herd also includes top females from H. W. Helms Sons Lloyd Kaiser McGregor and Harold Whitley Fayette. The herd sire is J D Prince Bocaldo from John and Doris Brink LeRoy Kansas outstanding herd.
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Gerald Shaffer
Bones Hereford Ranch
Parker
So. Dak
H. W. Helms & Sons
Lloyd Kaiser
McGregor
Harold Whitley
Fayette
J. D. Prince Bocaldo
John
Doris Brink
LeRoy
Kans
Cancer Meeting Held at Postville
A four county American Cancer Society gathering in Postville on September 20 drew 39 attendees. The group discussed expanding public education and awareness of cancer and early warning signs to save lives, noting about 1,400 Towarts in Iowa lose lives yearly due to late recognition of symptoms. Mrs. Alice Koempel of West Union was named Fayette County ACS chapter chairman.
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American Cancer Society
Postville
Iowa
Alice Koempel
West Union
Fayette County
ACS
Fayette County Extension Club Meetings Calendar
Fayette County Extension Calendar lists 4 H club meetings in October. The Mlyria Live Stock club meets Oct 1 at 8 p.m. at Hlyria church. On Oct 4 Indians 4 H meets at 8 p.m. at Gary Handels Westfield. Whirlwinds 4-H gathers Oct 4 at 8 p.m. at Mervin Doughtys.
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Fayette County
Mlyria Livestock
Hlyria
Fairfield Indians
Gary Handels
Westfield Whirlwinds
Mervin Doughtys
Man misplaces wallet with savings after Saturday morning loss
Roland reports losing his billfold last Saturday. He recalls having it on his person around 11 o clock that morning and not missing it until supper that evening. He is unsure if it was pickpocketed or misplaced.
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Roland
W S C S To Entertain October 4 At St Pauls
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of St Pauls Methodist Church will host the Illyria Ladies Aid on Thursday October 4 at the church. Rev and Mrs Walter Dimmlich of Arlington will present colored slides from their Austria trip. Hostesses include Mdms Lyle Light H H Wolf Robert Wilson Lester Gehring and Ruby Benson. Program by Mdms John Tillotson c B Schori and E G Steinman. Sorghum is best cut for silage when grain is in the early dough stage.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Illyria
C-E Tigers Defeat Postville Pirates 25 0 in Friday Thriller
C-E Tigers powered to a 25 0 victory over the Postville Pirates as Rich Frieden and LaVerne Swenson scored early while Gary Gilson added a 54 yard jaunt. Postville attempted nine passes none completed, and C-E intercepted three. The win marks a first for Postville in the Upper Iowa Conference. Next, C-E travels to Elkader on Friday Sept 28.
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Postville
Clermont- Elgin
Frieden
Swenson
Gilson
Curtis Gilson
Ted Kjaer
C-E
Postville Pirates
Pirates
Tigers
Tiger
Rich Frieden
Roger Howard
Upper Iowa
Elkader
Elgin Field
Progress on High School Building Delays Amid Backlog Work
Bricklayers away for several weeks slow progress on the new high school. Electricians and plumbers work beneath the surface while glaziers add aluminum trim and await glass. Roof trusses for the gym are up, a large septic tank excavation starts, and concrete floors are laid as crews level ground. Foreman Galvin says work is on schedule or ahead with little weather or material delay, continuing through winter.
Shaffer Honor Guests at Dalene Whitford Wedding
Mr and Mrs Forrest Shaffer entertained the bridal party Saturday night honoring their daughter Dalene and James Whitford of Volga whose wedding took place Sunday afternoon at the Illyria Church. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ted Whitford Mr and Mrs Dan Whitford Les Hill Whitford Mrs Inez Shaffer Deatra and Alan Lamont Marilyn Gamm Arlington Stanley Shaffer Wad ena Shirley Peterson Des Moines Mr and Mrs Floyd Whitford Jo Jean and Wendell West Union Harold Strong Rev and Mrs Steinman and Mr and Mrs Jim Yearous.
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Forrest Shaffer
Dalene
James Whitford
Volga
Illyria Church
Ted Whitford
Dan Whitford
Les‘Ile Whitford
Iowa City
Inez Shaffer
Deatra
Alan
Lamont
Marilyn Gamm
Arlington
Stanley Shaffer
Wadena
Shirley Peterson
Des Moines
Floyd
Whitford
Jo Jean
Wendell
West Union
Harold Strong
Steinman
Jim Yearous
Paint Job At Farm By Helgerson And Schlee Complete
Harry Helgerson and Louis Schlee finished a large exterior painting project at a farm. They painted the house, three barns, two machine sheds, two poultry houses, and the granary trim using brush work. They used 67 gallons of paint and about 45 gallons of linseed oil.
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Harry Helgerson
Louis’ Schlee
Spud Contest Attracts New Entrant Mrs Maynard Lantz
Mrs Maynard Lantz joined the spud contest reporting eight potatoes weighing a total of 11 pounds. The largest potato weighs two pounds, illustrating the scale of entries in the ongoing event.
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Maynard Lantz
Jain
Hold Cradle Shower For Mrs Clarence Peterson
A cradle shower for Mrs. Clarence Peterson and her son Harold Clarence was held Thursday afternoon September 20 at the home of Mrs. Mervin Peterson with Mrs. Hilder Bilden assisting. The afternoon featured visiting contests and gift presentation followed by linen served by the hostesses. Guests included Mrs. Clarence Peterson and Harold. Hilbert Larson. Don Martindale and Donny. Norman Leh an. James Olson. Enoch Mark. Millard Bilden and children. Atom er Amundson. Selmer Erickson. Alvin Halverson. Don Lamborn. Gerald Schneider and children. Joe Baker. Earl Seitz and children. Tilpher Bilden. Helga Bilden. and Misses Clara Myrtle and Pearl Peterson.
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Clarence Peterson
Harold Clarence
Mervin Peterson
Hilder Bilden
Mdms
Harald
Hilbert Larson
Don Martindale
Donny
Norman Lehan
James Olson
Enoch Mark
Millard Bilden
Atomer Amundson
Selmer Erickson
Alvin Halverson
Don Lamborn
Gerald Schneider
Joe Baker
Earl Seitz
Tilpher Bilden
Helga Bilden
Clara
Myrtle
Pearl Peterson
Ill and Hospitalized Returned Home After Surgery
Mrs. Walter Medberry returned home Friday after major surgery at Palmer hospital. Burnell Block underwent back surgery at St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids last Monday and was released Sunday. He plans to return home later this week and is staying at the Sea Sutter home. Mr and Mrs Otto Blockhus and Otis visited him Sunday at the Sutter home.
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Walter Medberry
Palmer Hospital
Burnell Block
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rap
Sea Sutter
Otto Blockhus
Otis
Marion Doreas Society Sale Set For Oct 18 at Church
The Marion Doreas Society schedules its annual sale for Thursday October 18 at 3 00 p m to be held at Marion Church. Proceeds support society activities and local community projects.
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Marion Doreas Society
Marion Church
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Tom Sniffin
Lee Voshell
Billy Sniffin
Gordon Matthys
Neal Jennings
Clare Clark
Dale Looby
Jerald Hinkel
John Sniffin
Dale Lobby
Dennis Bond
Joe Carpenter
Rickie Ott
Lea Voshell
Lindy Frey
Wesley Daisy
Charlie
Tomah
Wis
John Daisy
al Henderson
Delhi
Norman Appelby
Gerald Daisy
Warren Frey
Wil Frey
Strawberry Point
Fayette-Monona
St. Olaf
Diane Mattocks
Towa Press Association
Clarence Ruckdaschel
East Sangamon
Apt. 3
Rantoul, Il
W.S.C.S
C-E Tigers
4-H
Dairy Club
Cattle Congress
Darwin Jones
Lee Alshouse
John Garnier
Maynard
Nicky Toutsch
George Leader
James Rubens
Wa Dena
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