Wallingford Social Notes of Weekend Guests and Visits
Mrs Helen Ressell of Minneapolis visited Wallingford friends. Wayne Paulson family celebrated a birthday with Chester Paulson, Levi Olson, Avis Paulson, and others attending. Guests included Kropf, Skattebo, Anderson, and Schaefer families from nearby towns and cities during the weekend and midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ressell
Minneapolis
Wallingford
Leslie Spencer
Missouri
Qdella Anderson
Oscar Olson
Dale Van-Noys
Goodell
Iowa
Clarence Skattebo
Richard Kropf
Ottoson
Duane Kropf
David
Creston
Clare Skattebo
Mary Jane
Kathryn
John Schaefer
Jimmy
Gordon Marode
Blanche Young
Charles City
Glenn Young
Notice of Appointment in Palo Alto County Iowa
In the district court of Palo Alto County Iowa Edith Luhman Ina Mab Luhman Voigt are appointed executrices of the estate of William F Luhman deceased and as trustees under his will. Creditors are to present claims to the clerk of court and debtors to pay the estate promptly. Dated July 10 1954. Dwight G McCarty attorney for the estate Emmetsburg Iowa. 8-12-3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State OF
Iowa
Palo Alto County
William F. Luhman
Edith Luhman
Ina Mab Luhman Voigt
Dwight G. McCarty
Palo Alto County State Bank Bldg
Emmetsburg
Towa
Patrolman Writes Up Reckless Driver After Fatal Crash
A driver, after a fatal accident scene, resists a ticket and argues with the patrolman. The officer recalls witnessing two dangerous passes at high speed and notes the man ignored the blood on the highway as he was stopped for speeding in a 20 mph zone.
Spurrier Farm Century Receives Spurrier Family Reunion
One hundred years of ownership celebrated as 62 Spurrier descendants gathered at the Spurrier homestead near Amana. William Spurrier bought the farm in 1864 for 1.25 dollars per acre and it has stayed in the family since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Mary Spurrier
Spurrier
cAmana
William Peer
Bloody highway lesson sparks patrolman plea
A Department of Public Safety report recounts a patrolman recalling a fatal bridge accident. He and two colleagues cleared wreckage, helped by passing motorists, then pursued a fellow driver who had slowed for the scene and later sped at 70 mph and over the yellow line. The chase ended with a stop in a 50 mph zone while the driver lamented the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vnes
Municipal Light Plant Meeting Notes August 16 1954
The board met in regular session on August 16 1954 with all members present. Motions approved last meeting minutes, transfer of 1600 from general to bond fund, and payment of all bills in full. Cooper Petroleum paid 1.97 and wages totaled 1190.92 with reports from Chicago Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Petersen
Mike Weinholzer
General Fund
Lara Petersen
Mike Wenpelzer
Wemnener Westing
Cooper Petroleum Co
State of
Iowa
Chicago
Rock Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earnest Skattebo
Asher Peterson
Dean Peterson
Mallard
Gib Bloom
Timmy
Maureen
Mrs
Lowell Young
Chicagro
Roy
Thoreson’s
Supermix
Challenger Paints
State of Iowa
County of
Palo Alto
Pacific
Boy Scouts of America
McGraw-Hill Publishing
Iowa Electric Supply
Josephine Fitzpatrick
Sec’y
Ae Department OF Public Safety
Mary Sorensen
Lena Christoffersen
ST. Paul's Lutheran Church
Graettinger
DAVIS
H. A
Pfister
Dan Petersen
Joe Brinkman Fitherville
Pfister Associated Growers, Inc
Monroe
Nue
Hos
Chevrolet
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