Clarksville News: Elvina Shadbolt Dies After Illness
Fort Dodge resident and former Clarksville mayor Elvina Shadbolt age 890 died Friday at Mercy hospital after a series of heart attacks. Survived by four sons six daughters Mire Pecos Wilcox of Clarksville the only sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Fort Dodge and Linwood Cemetery at Clarksville following major surgery on Thursday.
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Elvina Shadbolt
Fort Dodge
Mercy Hospital
Elvina Markho
Clarksville
Mire Pecos Wilcox
Clairsville
Crave
Linwood Cemetery
Clark
Clarksville Social Roundup and Local Obituaries
Clarksville locals gather for a coffee hour hosted by Mrs J D Lindley with 26 members served by her daughter. Obituary news reports the June 21 death of Mrs Paul Davis of Coon Rapids after a two car crash. Rev Paul Davis hospitalized. Community notices include visits, a pink and blue shower for Mrs Lee and Metz, relocations, and business sale of Clarksville Implement and Motors to John Brandenburg and Harry Kline tob with July 1 possession.
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Rebekah
J. D. Lindley
Wiham Mc Roberts
Waverly
Darwin Niehaus
Lee
Metz
Clarksville
John Brandenburg
Harry Klinetob
Harris Purcell marriage announced in Clarksville church
Mr o and Mrs Glen Harris announce the marriage of their daughter Marten to Gary Purcell on June 27 at Clarksville Community Church. Rev Josep Doms read the double ring ceremony. The bride's sister served as matron of honor. Attendants included Warjorre Harris Delores Severs, best man Tom Berts, groomsmen Jim Wilson Clyde Purcell, ushers Ronald Miblus Penner Runnels, and finalists Bruce Fenneman Dale Harris. Reception for 125 guests followed. The bride, Clarksville High School graduate, is employed at Sunray DX in Waterloo. groom works at Carnation Co in Waverly. They will reside in Waverly.
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Glen Harris
Marten
Gary Purcell
Clarksville
Josep Doms
Mars Robert Dempsey
Weryer
Warjorre Harris
Delores Severs
Tom Berts
Jim Wilsor
Shell Rock
Clyde Purcell
Dows
Ronald Miblus
Penner Runnels
Bruce Fen
Former Resident Died in California
Mire Frieda Hoodier Watts aged 50 died last Tuesday morning June 30 in Long Beach California from a sudden stroke She was born and raised in Butler County before moving to Lone Beach four years ago Survivors include her husband Mrs Richard Collins La Porte City her mother Mrs Lena Hoodier Clarksville two sisters Mrs Ed Brocka Read ing and Mrs Grace Scheidecker Clarksville four brothers Chris Claude George and Carl Clarksville Funeral services were held Tuesday July 7 in Long Beach
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Clarksville
Paul Davis
Coon Rapids
Minnesota
Pawl Davis
Davis
Clarksville Wesseyan
Virgil
Naomi Stevenson
George DePuew
Minneapolis
Earl DePuew
Marvin McBeain
Conoco
Noble Grand Circle
Victor Busse
Lena Hoodier
Grace Schenecker
Ed Brocka
Readlyn
San Francisco
California
Frieda Watts
Shiloh Renner
Waverly
Charles Sheperd
Mire
Frieda Hoodier Watts
Long Beach
Butler County
Watts
Lone Beach
Richard Collins
la Porte City
Readign
Grace Scheidecker
Clark
Ambulance Transported Patient to Cedar Valley Hospital
In hospital H. W. Boyd was taken by ambulance to Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City on Saturday evening for observation and treatment of a heart condition.
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H. W. Boyd
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Rites Held for Mrs Delores Franklin Steven Son
Mrs Delores Franklin Steven son 34 died July 1 at her Chicago home. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Irvin Franklin born east of Survivors include her husband two brothers Orlin of Shell Ro and DeWayne of Waterloo three nieces and four nephews. Funeral Friday at Lane Funeral Home in Chicago.
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Delores Franklin Stevenson
Chicago
Yanois
Irvin Franklin
Clarksville
Orlin
Shell Ro
DeWayne
Waterloo
Lane Funeral Home
Surgery Patients Ongoing at Cedar Valley and Charles City Hospitals
Carl Wilken remains a patient at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City after surgery on Tuesday. Mrs Earl DePuew is listed as a patient at Charles City Hospital as well, for unspecified reasons following her surgery.
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Carl Wilken
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Earl DePuew
Charles City Hospital
Catfish Hatchery Near Humboldt Invites Public
Over 1 million catfish will be hatched at the state conservation commission's Humboldt hatchery during peak season running now until July 10. The facility is among the few in the Midwest and the public is invited to observe the operation run by commission personnel.
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State Conservation Commission
Humboldt
Midwest
Commission
Iowa City
FS County
Liquor Commission Targets Watered Liquor Licenses
The state liquor commission reports indicate several licensees are watering liquor and plans a drive to crack down on misrepresentation. Licensees caught watering liquor could have licenses revoked or suspended.
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State Liquor Commission
Tne Commission
Unemployment Claims Rise in Iowa May Week
A survey by the Iowa Employment Security Commission shows that during one week in May about 6,500 Iowans were receiving unemployment insurance. The report highlights lingering jobless numbers and the ongoing impact on laid off workers across the state.
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Iowa Employment Security Commission
Iowa News Roundup Highlights Treasurer Earnings and Legal Affairs
Iowa state finances show over 1 billion dollars in securities handled by the treasurer with 10.3 million in interest for fiscal 1964, up 21 percent. Female claimants reached 56 percent this May from 46 percent last year. A former aeronautics official in Waterloo faces a $10,000 fine and suspended prison term for tax evasion. Grinnell College reports success in a Ford Foundation matching fund drive, surpassing the required 2 million gift. Parsons College faces legal steps to preserve ties with the Iowa Synod of the United Presbyterian Church amid ongoing board actions.
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State Treasurer's
State Treasurer's Office
Iowa A Aeronautics Commission
Jack Snodgrass
Janesville
Waterloo Flying Service
U. S
Edward J
Grinnell College
Ford Foundation
Iowa
The
United Presbyterian Church
Parsons College
Fairfield
Parsons Board of Trustees
Births Decline in Iowa as Illegitimate Numbers Rise
Iowa births dropped from 61 003 in 1962 to 57 840 in 1963 while illegitimate births rose by 140 to 1 777. Gov Harold Hughes laments drownings this summer, urging local water safety and rescue training. Antowan Berkley Bedell 43 Spirit Lake named Small Businessman of the Year at the White House ceremony. his Berkley and Company runs a million dollar payroll. Dems reelect Alberta Metcalf and Donald Mitchell to national posts. Sterling Barber exits race.
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Iowa
Harold Hughes
Hughes
Antowan
Berkley
Alberta Metcalf
Nicholas
James Dunbar
Cedar Falls
Donald Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Sterling Barber
Mason City
Mitchell
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Iowan
Amerian Medical Association
Donovan F. Ward
Dubuque
ASLA
Walter Berring
Des Moines
AMA
Grinnell
Liberal Arts
Parsons
United States
Health Life
Glen Lindell Farm Bureau Ins
Allison
Floyd-Mitchell Farm Bureau Service Company
Osage, Iowa
Waukon
Maynard
Ridgeway
Elkader
Tipton
Washington
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