Local and Personal News From Mason City Area
Calvin Folkerts of Mason City and Mr and Mrs Robert Folkerts and family from Brataw were Sun visitors in the Folkerts home. Mrs Paul Grey left for Oklahoma City to visit relatives. Norman Graven and Miss Anne Benz of Iowa City visited the Graven family in Osage. Dell Curtis spent Sunday with his son-in-law Ball Moulton’s family at Gruney Center. Grant Grove and family visited, as did Mr and Mrs Harold Schoenfeid and family. Mrs Gorgon Schafer hosted a gathering in honor of Mrs Larry Peters with several guests. Mrs Harold Fortier, Mrs Delmar Foster, Bray, Mrs Lowell Foster, Mrs Donald Albrecht, Roger Moser, and Todd attended. Mrs Percy Lucas visited relatives at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital in Osage. Dwight Barnett and sons visited Herbert Barnett’s home. Iowa State students at Ames on quarter break: Jerry Knight, Philp Pooley, Daryl Fischer, Steven and Gary Bottler, Steven Mead. Arnold Springer of Graettinger, Jean Montgomery, and Arthur Wamsley of Charles City visited. Gene Reser of Bristow visited Herbert Barnett’s parents. Mrs Carol Kingery, Paul Shafer spent time in Des Moines. John Groothuis, Kenneth Knight, Walter Kyle, Louis Bamker, and Arthur Martzahn attended the American Legion meeting in Clarksville. Philip Mead, a student at Cedar Falls, visited his parents James Mead. George Shultz and family spent time with maternal relatives. Azerski and Flosh Pasley of Waverly were guests. Brownie Troop 311 and parents held a potluck at the Elementary School. Mrs Robert Mead entertained the Contract Bridge Club. Gladys Miller attended. Spring motif decorations featured in the arrangements.
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Calvin Folkerts
Mason City
Robert Folkerts
Brataw
George Folkerts
Paul Grey
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Don Brooksher
Norman Graven
Anne Benz
Iowa City
Norman
Janes H Graven
Mir
Dell Curtis
Ball Moulton
Gruney Center
Grant Grove
Mr. Grove
Amir
Harold Schoenfeid
Gorgon Schafer
Larry Peters
Harold Fortier
Delmar Foster
Bray
Lowell Foster
Donald Albrecht
Roger Moser
Todd
Percy Lucas
W. O. Tyrrel
Mitchell County Memorial Hospital
Osage
Don Clark
Dwight Barnett
Sons of
Clave
Jerry Knight
Philp Pooley
Daryl Fischer
Steven
Gary Bottler
Steven Mead
Arnold Springer
Graettinger
Jean Montgomery
Arthur Wamsley
Charles City
Mr. Wamsley
Gene Reser
Bristow
Cedar Falls
James Mead
George Shultz
John Azerski
Flosh Pasley
Robin Noleting
Waverly
Brownie Troop 311
Robert
Annie Dorman
Janes Ule
Donald Kingery
Albert Barth
Maynard Kingery
Bull Hoftert
Mallard
Janesville
Loren Jacobson
Kim and
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Richard Menken
Lester Stock
Darwin
Oakdale
Mr. Stock
Donald Allan
Shirley
Vandalia
Missouri
Maryville
Wilson Bay
John Azersk
Helene McCrea
Hauser Funeral Home
Minnie Reinking
John Stauffer
Dale Crosby
Clyde Skillen
Larry Mason
Greene
Dale Cass
Grassley Eyeing Rural Senate Control After Shaft Plan Defeat
Grassley urges rural protection in the Senate and hints the GOP may retain power to safeguard rural interests. The piece references the Shaft Plan’s December defeat and Grassley’s resolve as a Iowa representative to work for minority protection in Des Moines.
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Senate
Des Moines
Charles E. Grassley
Butler County
Bowling league results and state board tuition delay
A long-read summary of weekly bowling results from multiple leagues lists teams and high scorers, including Nettleton's Insurance and Kemming's Sinclair, with high scores by Jim McLennan and Bob Barth among others. The piece also covers the Iowa state board of regents delaying a tuition increase decision for a month, amid protests from university presidents about necessary funds for buildings and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettleton’s
Kemming's
Sinclair
Miller Real Estate
Greene Farm Equip
First State Bank
van Dyke Limestone
Nettleton’s Insurance
Kemming’s
Greene Farm Equipment
Jim McLennan
John Dale Barth
Bob Barth
Darwin True
Galen Maxwell
Wilson Clark
Albrecht Hatchery
Dean's Radio & TV
Greene Lane
Chevy II Rolers
Chevelle
Dean’s Radio & TV
Chevy IE
Greene
Jonn Stock
Deems Ahif
Elmer Stock
Jam McLennan
Kenneth Barth
Jerry
State Board of Regents
Iowa State University
State University of Iowa
University of Iowa
Virgil Hancher
Hancher
Board of Regents
Iowa State
James Hilton
Iowa
Sut
Iowa City
Ames
Melvin Wolf
Waterloo
Joseph Rosenfield
Wolf
Rosenfield
Iowa Youth Education Cost Debate Cited by Speaker
A speaker urged voters to consider tuition proposals carefully before approving rates, stating the need to ensure no child is denied access to education. The remark emphasizes protecting educational opportunity for every youth in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Williams pledges accountability for all in Des Moines dinner
Senator John Williams told about 3000 Republicans at a Des Moines fund raiser that no one in government is too big to escape accountability. He addressed the Bobby Baker case, vowing it will not be brushed under the rug and warned that gifts aimed at obtaining favors expose public officials as naive to hold office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Rep
Del
Des Moines
Williams
Bobby Baker
Schwengel to seek sixth term in U.S. House race
Congressman Fred Schwengel of Davenport Republican announces plans to seek re election to the U S House of Representatives as he completes his fifth term. Frank Less of Dubuque says he will not pursue the Democratic nomination in Iowa s second district.
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Fred Schwengel
Davenport
U. S
House of Representatives
Schwengel
Congress
Frank Less
Dubuque
Iowa
Less
Culver Announces Democratic Bid for Congress
John Culver of Marion has announced his plan to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress, creating a clear field for the race. He enters as a declared candidate intent on pursuing the party’s congressional seat.
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Nouncement
John Culver
Marion
Congress
Neighbors and Fire Department Thanks for Grass Fire Help
Mr and Mrs Ernest Botterbrodt express gratitude to neighbors and the Greene Fire Department for their prompt response in extinguishing a grass fire on their property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Fire Department
Ernest Botterbrodt
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Grassley
Miller
William Andrews
Wayne Fischer
Vargl Hues
John Deere
O’brien Standard
Woodmen Acci & Life
Davis Texaco
Sperry-Ray Ins
Woodmen Accident & Life
Sperry-Ray Insurance
O'Brien Standard
Fern Beal
Myrt Sherman
Barbara Stock
Betty Steere
Carol Shultz
Faith Beal
Irene Gabe
Gertie Marsh
Marian Starkweather
Chris Stock
Lorraine Gabe
Edna Maxwell
Teeple Service
Thermogas
Sperry-Hay Ins
Wunsch Plumbing
GMC
RCA
Sperry- Ray Insurance
R.C. A
G. M.C
John Hamilton
Walter Gabe
H. Landeman
Robert Barth
John Stock
Carroll Schroeder
Martyn Wunsch
Kenneth Jackson
Dwight Barnhart
Russell Meyers
Little Six Lea
Gue
Metsee Electric
Knrosae
Wabbena
MeGee
Carl Frascht
Deems Ahlf
Lloyd Blum
Ronald Schuknecht
Albert DeBower
Dorothy’s Big Shop
Allison Implement
Drakle’s
Curtis Insurance
B & W Fine Foods
Brandt Elevators
Drakes
Dorothys Beauty Shop
Curtis Imsurance
Kay Brandt
Jessie Tornowske
Lanora Shultz
Ollie Henlme
Annette Shultz
Joyce Heyenga
Irene Rover
Alice Harms
Esther Hollingsworth
Dorothy Fischer
Vernette Reiher
Sharon Wunsch
Betty Markle
Phyllis Jewell
Joann Behrends
Murphy
Harrisons
Hates Beauty Salon
Sportsman's Inn
Greene Cafe
Butler Co
Murphy Transportation
Harrison's
Kay Nordmeyer
Bert Scott
Alyrtle Shermain
Bettie McLennan
Joan Nettleton
Leona AM
cCready
Margaret Shultz
Olle Henline
Joyce Biss
Jess Tornowske
North Iowa
Hampton
U.S
Imhyfe
Ee Babbler Furnace
Thermoflo, Williamson and Moncriff Furnaces
Wunsch Plumbing & Heating
EVRA
The
Veteran’s Club
Iowa Conservationist
Greene Sportsman's Club
S. D. Pooley Lumber Company
Am Way
Randall Jones
Glen Lindell
Farm Bureau Ins
College
University of Your Choice
Chiropractors
Webster City
J. T. Truitt
Alvin Johnson
Denver
Morrisons
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