Wille Etjon Rites Held in Wellsburg Tuesday
Wille Etjon, born April 16 1907 on a farm in Colfax Township Grundy County, died earlier and was buried in the church cemetery after funeral services at Yutherat Church Wellsburg. Arrangements by Ell Funeral Home. Survived by three sisters and one brother, plus many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai. Yutherat
Fey
Geran
Ofity
Elwood
Feyerann
Mrg
John "Bost
Mra
Jack Deters
Jack Detéra
Herman DeVries
Don St. Monson
Willie Glesking
Norman Harms
Ebe Finke
Ell Funeral Home
Wellsburg
Colfax Township
Grundy County
Charles
Jennie (Saathoff) Etjen
Ans
Harm
Kate) Knock
John Etjen
Rena Eilers
Parkersburg
John Write
Newhopp
Parkersburg, Lee
Law
Grace) Sheldon
Eldor
Potluck Honors Local Women At Steamboat Rock Club
A community potluck Monday evening at Steamboat Rock ing room drew 41 attendees. The gathering honored Mrs. Edwin Farrells formerly Betty Harris of Zigzag Oregon and Mrs. Waldo Lepper, with Mikken Dunn of Radcliffe and Suhoat Bi Rock in attendance. Carl Luiken presented a history of former Steamboat Rock School district classes and local area milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Rocking Room
Edwin Farrells
Betty Harris
Zigzag
Qre
Waldo Lepper
Mikken Dunn
Radcliffes
Suhoat Bi Rock
Carl Luiken
Steamboat Rock
Piano Students To Present Recital At Honey Creek Church
Mrs. Elsie Mitchell of New Providence will present her piano students in a recital on Saturday June 23 at the new Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence. Public invited to attend starting at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Mitchell
New Providence
New Honey Creek
New Providence Friends Church
S Pa
Open Fire Chapter D.A.R. meets in Gladbrook with awards
The Open Fire Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met June 19 in Gladbrook with Mrs. H. D. Osborne hosting. Regent Mrs. Margaret Bera presided as eighth grade history award went to David Hall and citizenship awards to Agnette McDowell and Lois Ziesman. A Jay Day commemorative gram was presented, and Dr. Shelley Rutherford spoke at a June 14, 1969 DAR meeting. The chapter will resume meetings in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Fire
Daughters of the American Revolution
H. D. Osborne
Gladbrook
Thule Freed
Margaret Bera
Cleo Nelson
Pompano
Fla
Berg
D.ar
Open Fire Chapter
David Hall
Agnette McDowell
Lois Ziesman
John Frisbie
Jay Day
Shelley Rutherford
D.A.R
Iowa youths tour Washington for Rural Electric Youth trip
Barbara Langé of Eldora waits for Representative Scherle to autograph a guidebook at a Washington dinner for Iowa Congressional delegation members. Joy Krueger and Julie Uschkrat of Hubbard stand beside them. The June 11 15 trip included briefings at USDA State NASA a White House tour and a Congress in session observation by 87 high school juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Langé
Eldora
Wm. Scherie
Lows Rural Eléctric
Wash
Ington
D. C
Iowa
Theie
Rep. Scherle
Joy Krueger
Julie Uschkrat
Hubbard
USDA
Department of State
Department of Interior
NASA
White House
Congress
Birthday party marks Shawn Schwartz sixth birthday
Leonard Hoffman of Iowa Falls and Wayne Schwarz visit. Families from Cambridge Randall and Iowa Falls attend dinners and birthday events. T J Kennedy returns home after hospital stay. John Luttschwager family attends wedding at Iowa Falls and travels to Leavenworth. Local gatherings include church and family visits amid Rose Festival events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hoffman
Iowa Falls
Wayne’ Schwarz
Canada
Victor Barhite
Randy
Boulder, Cole
June Neuentekit
Esther Dougan
Floyd Lake
Clara Munson
Hardin Nassen
William Nassen
Wayne Schwartz
Orvie Walker
Williams
Hulda, Runge
Cambridge
Hattie Runge
Carl Lawrenz
Marcia Lawrenz
David Schwartz
Shawn
Arlo Dougan
Mike Runge
Jewell
Stratford
Art Runge
Martha Blossi
Amanda Hanson
Dorothy Newby
Onaga
Velma Steinfeldt
Iowa, Falls
Ella Kasischke
Margaret Schwartz
Alden
Valie Yoerger
Cindy
C. W., Reynolds
Gladys Blossi
Garrison
Minn
Roy Hanson
Chad Reece
Garner
Betty Kennedy
T. J. Kennedy
Andels
Lawrence Kennedy
Donna
Margaret Kenedy
Chester Kennedy
Don Rastetter
William Rastetter
John Luttschweiger
Iowa City
Otis Luttschwager
Beth Lettow
Philipp Brusius
J. Luttschwager
Leavenworth
Kans
John
Otis Tutterhyger
JO Luttschwager
Hogewood
Lorin Case
C. W. Reynolds
Don Bruner
Eagle Grove
Raymond Bruner
Steve
Oe Bruner
D.D. Reynolds
Webster City
Leo Larson
Darwin Dipple
Nevada
Gus Runge
Randall
Jewell Richardson
Art Range
Hulda Runge
Dale Smuck
State Center
Heard earns Master of Divinity from Emory University
Frederick R. Heard, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Heard of Eldora, received his Master of Divinity degree from Emory University in Atlanta during commencement on June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick R. Heard
R. G. Heard
Eldora
Emory University
Atlanta
Quakerdale Farms Tops May DHIA Dairy Report
Quakerdale Farms New Providence produced the month’s high with an 8 Holstein cow averaging 211 days for 14,670 pounds of milk and 629 pounds of butterfat. Robert Ostheimer of Iowa Falls placed second with a registered Holstein yielding 14,280 pounds of milk and 50 pounds of butterfat in 289 days. Klemme Brothers Alden took third with a Brown Swiss cow producing 9,990 pounds of milk and 459 pounds of butterfat in 305 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quakerdale Farms
New Providence
Robert Ostheimer
Iowa Falls
Klemme Brothers
Alden
Quakerdale
Radcliffe Burial For Mary Searcy
Mary Virginia Searcy 49 died from injuries in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held Saturday June 16 at St. John's United Methodist Church in Radcliffe, arranged by Boeke Funeral Home. Interment in Radcliffe Cemetery. Survivors include Alpha Searcy of Radcliffe, three sisters, one brother, and numerous nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Radcliffe
Mary Virginia Searcy
Winona
Mini
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Richard ‘Eis
Boeke
Cresco
Pitze School of Beauty Culture
Waterloo
O'Brien School of Beauty Culture
Winona Industries
Alpha Searcy
Warren
Betty) Tyler
Schlesvig
Larry
Peggy) Burmaster
Prairie Village
Kans
William E. Sea
Two Accidents Reported on Eldora Bridge
Eldora police report two crashes near Dagits Market. Bessie Ann Crooks, 30, of New Providence scraped a guard rail on the high bridge east of Eldora after avoiding a possible head-on, blowing out two tires on her 1973 Ford station wagon. Pauline Mae Barnes, 60, of New Providence was cited for improper backing after backing into a window at Dagits Community Food Market causing about $300 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Ann Crooks
New Providence
Eldora
Monay
Crooks
Pauline Mae Barnes
Police’ Department
Dagit
Local Names Mentioned in Month of Farm Cattle Counts
The month listing includes Quakerdale six sons Thomas Crilly Jr Williams three cows Klemme Brothers two cows and Ralph Bright Eldora Robert Ostheimer and R Ward Britson Williams one cow each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quakerdale
Thomas Crilly Jr
Williams
Klemme Brothers
Ralph Bright
Eldora
Robert Ostheimer
R. Ward Britson
Marriage Licenses Reported for Four Couples
Thomas Glen Adams 23 of Alexander and Deborah Christine Neilgen 25 of Washington. Michael Hyland 22 of Eldora and Debra Guenther 22 of Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Glen Adams
Alexander
Deborah Christine Neilgen
Washington
Michael Hyland
Eldora
Debra Guenther
Jeremiah Johnson At Grand Theatre Delights Outdoors Fans
The Grand Theatre screens Jeremiah Johnson starring Robert Redford set in the 1880s Uinta wilderness with a late Saturday show. A double feature follows Sunday through Tuesday featuring Bless the Beasts and the Children and Bad Company, both rated PG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Johnson
Robert Redford
Uinta Mountains
Utah
Jeremiah
the Grand
Eldora City Council Reviews Codes and Projects
Eldora council reviews code corrections after JA review and schedules removal of the old standpipe near city hall. Street repairs face contractor shortages while bids are awaited. Permits granted include a new home, curb cuts, and several local beer and cigarette licenses. Next meeting is July 2 at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Harms
Harold Priske
City of Eldora
Eldora
City ‘Hall
Con Mi
Chauncey Crosser
17Th Avenue
City Hall
Joe Kramer
AvGlass
American Legion Club
Eldora Hotel
BB & J Standard
Eldora Bowl
King
OH ‘Company
Watson Deng
Larson’s
Ory’s 86
VFW
Walt Buser
Allen Oppen
Town Falls
Writ Of Replevin Sought For Loader Return
Power Equipment Inc seeks a writ of replevin in Hardin County District Court to reclaim a John Deere 544A Loader from Kenneth Kramer alleging wrongful detention under a rental agreement. Damages claimed include 22402.50 plus 4500 for loader damage if not found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Equipment, Inc
Cedar Rapids
John Deere
Kenneth Kramer
Steamboat Rock
Hardin County District Court
Kennedy Rites Held At Buckeye For Mrs T J Kennedy
Mrs. T J Kennedy 70 died Tuesday at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held Friday at Peace United Church of Christ Buckeye with Rev Richard Harbart. burial at Memorial Gardens near Iowa Falls. Survivors include husband Thomas J Kennedy three daughters three sons her mother Grace Harms of Alden twenty grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace United Church of Christ
Buckeye
T. J. Kennedy
Ellsworth Municipal Hospital
Iowa Falls
Memorial Gardens
Richard Harbart
Margaret Hilda Harms Kennedy
Alden
George W
Grace Garretts Harms
Thomas J. Kennedy
Pocahontas
Falls-Alden
Pasco
Chester
Cambridge
George
Lawrence
St. David, Ill
Grace Harms
Gerald Harms
Mrs Hoeksema Not Hired for New Providence School
A Tuesday Eldora Herald Ledger report claimed Mrs Marvin Hoeksema would teach in the New Providence elementary system this fall. Superintendent Robert Remer says she has not been hired by the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Marvin Hoeksema
New Providence
Hoeksema
Robert Remer
Default Judgment Awarded in Hardin County Case
E J Setchell Clerk of District Court for Hardin county entered a default judgment against Rosemary Cervetl of Hubbard for a debt of 119.30 on an account. The judgment was issued in favor of Bureau Service Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau Service Company
Osemary Cerveltl of
Hubbard
E. J. Setchell
Hardin County
Cattle Damage Crop Lawsuit Over Strayed Cattle
Dean Perry Leona Emma Ziesman Margarite Monaghan and Clarence Ziesman seek 903 dollars in damages from Melvin Oppold after about 30 head of his cattle wandered into a 26 acre cornfield on November 8 1972. Plaintiffs claim the loss reduced the yield by 430 bushels and allege failure to act promptly after notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Perry
Leona Emma Ziesman
Margarite Monaghan
Clarence Ziesman
Melvin
Social Studies Workshop At UNI Price Lab School
Mrs Maxine Holmes and Mrs Dorothy Pierson of Eldora among 388 teachers in a three week social studies workshop for elementary and junior high teachers at the University of Northern Iowas Price Laboratory School. Sponsored by UNI extension service in Cedar Falls. Purpose is acquaint teachers with new trends and learning materials in social studies education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Holmes
Dorothy Pierson
Eldora
University of Northern Iowa
Price Laboratory School
UNI Extension Service
Cedar Falls
Ellsworth Community College Dean's List spring 1973
Ellsworth Community College announces the Dean's List for the 1973 spring semester. Named students include Allan H. Clingerman Melinda J. Lamoreux Olive M. Norem Susan Tjaden Linda Travis from Hidora Mykle J. Burns Janice I F Mennenga Jane R. Trufien from Steamboat Rock and Patricia Y. Hammer Susan Spurlin from Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Community College
Town Falls
Allan H. Clingerman
Melinda J. Lamoreux
Olive M. Norem
Susan Tjaden
Linda Travis
Hidora
Mykle J. Burns
Janice IF
Mennenga
Jane R. Trufien
Steamboat Rock
Patricia Y. Hammer
Susan Spurlin
Union
Open House and Church Service Honor Zimmermann Family
A Sunday service at 10:20 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Eldora will honor Rev. J Rey and Rev. J Zimmermann for 25 years in Eldora ministry. An open house from 2 to 4:30 p.m. will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary and years of service. Their three sons will lead the worship and children attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey, J. Zimmermann
Honor Rey
John A. Zimmermann
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Eldora
Zimmermann
Eldora Church
Bruce Zimmermann
Tim Zimmermann
Fred Zimmermann
Retiree Board Hires Derald Case
Hubbard Retiree Board approves Derald Case to care for the yard at the Retiree Home in Hubbard. The Vernon Deviney led meeting also approves Mr. and Mrs. Harry Greeley for an apartment to fill Mae Kuhfus vacancy as she moves to Radcliffe. Crushed rock widens driveway and parking area hauled by Arnold Krueger. Attending were Vern Deviney Dean Henricks Arnold Krueger Derald Case Leo Skellenger and Helene Schnormeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard Retiree Board
Derald Case
Hubbard
Vernon Deviney
Harry Greeley
Mae Kuhfus
Radcliffe
Arnold Krueger
Vern Deviney
Dean Henricks
Leo Skellenger
Helene Schnormeier
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Wille Etjon
al Wellsburg
Wendell Newby
Larry Newby
Columbus
Ohio
Wayne
Sharon) Hampton
Des Moines
Roy Newby
Richard Newby
Florida
Columbug
Diana Rolph
Mia
Roy
Hampton
Des Molney
Rural Youth Meeting
Bill Scherle
Buckeye News
Carl Lawren
Dhia
Grand Theatre
City Council
Dean's List
Retiree
Eldora.Farm & Home
Bock
William Groth
Ind
Melmac Ser
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