Reverend Blum a Wisconsin educator and civil rights leader
Reverend Virgil C Blum S J of Marquette University earned a doctor of laws degree on May 17 and is noted as a professor emeritus of political science. An author of nearly 400 articles and seven books he founded the Wisconsin chapter of Citizens for Educational Freedom and the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights. He helped campaign for bus transportation to private schools and spearheaded the 1965 Wisconsin College Tuition Grant Program.
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Virgil C. Blum
S.J
Defiance
Marquette University
Father Blum
Marquette
Wisconsin
Citizens For Educational Freedom
Catholic League For Religious and Civil Rights
Virgil
Reno Blum
Omaha
Ermine Blum
Eddie Blum
Marshalltown
Bob Blum
San Anselmo
Rosela Blum
Milwaukee
Joe Wilwerding
Earling
Jim Blum
Edgar Blum
Jerry Kaufman
Harlan
Vern Blum
Panama
Victor Blum S.J
St. Louis
Walnut News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mrs Faye Brown visits Roanoke to see her granddaughter and attend a high school graduation. Weekend guests Dwight Wasters and Omaha friends spend time in Dawson with local hosts. Funeral attendees for Mrs LaVerne Mertz in Omaha include Herbert and Robert Mertz families and several others. Numerous social notes cover church youth activities, a dance recital in Harlan, Bible School singing led by Rev. Mark Lewis, and local dinner guests. A June 3 accident in Shelby County left Harry Andersen severely burned. both drivers were hospitalized and one airlifted. Community notices list Sunday guests, church officers, and a local paper sale offer from Harlan Newspapers.
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Karl
Jerald
Andy) Anderson
St. Michael’s Church
Harlan
Andersons
Kirkman
Clarence Baughman
Storm Lake
Lynn Baughmans
Ethel Goans
Rose Daniels
Ivan Fiscuses
Keith Fiscuses
Thelma Stock
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Anna Jean Ahrenholtz
Alvin Burmeister
Merlyn Heilsens
Mike Fornatens
Underwood
Larry Radfords
Tulsa
Mikels Brothers
Delmar Jeanette
Archie
Thelma Petersen
Historical Society
Harlan Museum
Gladys Grage
Darlene McCue
Mary Ann Plott
Jeremy
Carrie Ann
David Platt
Norris Olsons
Gloria
Ellsworth Shannons
Bill Meister
Shannon
Jack Shannons
Manning
Gene Baughmans
Gene Baughman
First Baptist Church
Cecil Blums Sr
Barbara Koppold
Barbara
Cecil
Marvin Rasmussens
Irwin-Kirkman
Kim
Jason
Dwight Wasters
Lloyd Helms
Dick Windrum
Dawson
Henry Georgies
George Beldens
LaVerne Mertz
Herbert Mertzes
Robert Richters
Lauren Weir
George Mertzes
Arthur Mertz
Bertha Andem
Elmer Juhls
Tim Dinklage
Bruce Loewenstein
Robert Siecks
Odessa Drake
Griswold
Bob Lytle
Atlantic
Robert Martenses
Charles
Steve Sieverses
Marvin Sieverses
Robert Lafrentzes
Susie Lafrentz
Max Petersens
Bernice Larson
Dara Sievers
Melissa Petersen
Mark Lewis
Our Savior Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
Peace Haven
Audrey Stone
Verna Alexander
Thetis Bees
Gerald Kuhrs
Waterloo
Edna Kuhr
Ranae Sievers
Myrrle Memorial Hospital
Harry Andersen
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Life Flight
Bernard Beall
Ray Boo
Des Moines
Harry Walters
James L. Andersens
James T. Andersen
Peace United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship
Nerita Brix
Elaine Koll
Bobby Voggesser
Treas
Francis Hansen
Barb Jacobs Bridal Shower at Don Grabius
Attendees included Mrs Dennis Thomas Michell and Mrs Glenn Petersen as well as Barb Jacobs. Rick Noble will wed Barb. Weekend guests from Olathe KS celebrated John’s birthday, with Roy and Buster Andersens visiting. Open house at Prairie Trails Museum and memorials for Chris Poldberg noted. Bible School for 36 children held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with a program and picnic.
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Dennis Thomas
Michell
Glenn Petersen
Barb Jacobs
Don Grabius
Barb
Rick Noble
Ed Hansen
Clarkson Hospital
Omaha
Russell Reeveses
Olathe
Lynn Andersens
John
Roy Andersens
Buster Andersens
Dale Andersens
Raymond Petersen
Annie
Maurine Andersen
Prairie Trails Museum
Chris Poldberg
Jackson Two
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Orville Hansens
Jack Ploens
Fred Drehers
June Roshone
Lincoln
Fred Jacobsens
Norman Lambert
H.H. Club
Gladys Robinson’s
Irwin
Norman Juelsgaards
Pete
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Virgil Blum
Kirkman News
Mike Shultzes
Linda
Stephanie Shultz
St. Michael’s the Archangel’s Church
Aurora
Shultzes
Merv
Larry Jacobsens
Parker
Denny Schabens
Littleton
Walnut News
Faye Brown
Roanoke
Connie Schaberg
Schaberg
Harlan Newspapers
Bob Schmitz
Americare
Iowa Health Care Association
Schmitz Insurance Agency
7Th St
Iowa
Nsurance Com ES Mownes
Saat
Mary A. Hunt
5Th St
Defiance, IA
Mary Hunt
Havick
Spencer Auction Co
Mark Langenfeld
Chamberlain Bros. Lumber
Chatburn Harlan
Russ Brooks Agency
Court St
Jackson Tup
Raymond Thomsens
Anna Cox
Woodbine Park
Karla Ferguson
Jeffrey
Willis, TX
Marilyn Bennett
Danksefest
Kimballton
Dennis Thomsens
Bickley Homes
Ida Grove
Sat. & Sun
Persia
Alexander Construction
Alexander Const
Alexander Coast
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