40th Wedding Anniversary Thanks From Hoppenworths
We thank all who sent cards and gifts on our 40th anniversary. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered. Mr and Mrs Erwin Hoppenworth express gratitude for cards letters flowers gifts and visits during hospitalization and recovery. Special thanks to Pastor A C Koengeter for consoling words. Signed Mrs August Fredrichs and Nadean Fredrichs.
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Fred Schellhorn
Erwin Hoppenworth
A. C. Koengeter
August Fredrichs
Nadean Fredrichs
Iowa Farm Estimates Show 1966 Decline in Farms and Land
Iowa farm data for 1966 indicate 161 000 farms, down 5 000 from 1965. Total farmland 34 400 000 acres, 100 000 acres less than 1965, with an average farm size of 214 acres, six more than 1965. Farmland value per acre was 278 dollars in 1965, up 13 from 1964. total farm real estate value reached 9.374 million dollars.
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Iowa
Bradley Printing Contract Sparks Iowa Official Ethics Debate
Highway commission chairman Harry J. Bradley faces questions over his acceptance of a $1,500 a month printing contract from the Associated General Contractors of Iowa. Bradley, owner of a Des Moines weekly, says the job as low bidder does not conflict with his duties on the commission.
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Highway Commission
Harry J. Bradley
Bradley
Des Moines
Associated General Contractors of Iowa
Commission
Laughlin Named State Co ordinator Oversee Federal Funds
William K. Laughlin 27, formerly Des Moines area, now city manager in Rittman Ohio, is named state co ordinator of federal funds. He will earn 11500 dollars yearly and track federal programs for Iowa and help plan state budgets for agencies receiving federal money. Henry Goettler age 99 of Maquoketa marked birthday with 18 grandchildren, possibly the county’s oldest resident. In Anita a Chester White sow produced ten piglets with one born two headed. owner Jerry Rydl says it may survive with hand feeding.
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Des Moines
Rittman
Ohio
William K. Laughlin
Iowa
Henry Goettler
Maquoketa
Henry
Jackson County
Chester White
Rydl
Anita
Jerry Rydl
Funds Sought to Place Children in Foster Homes
The State Board of Control asks the state executive council for an extra 500000 to place children currently in state institutions into foster homes. Officials say the request is urgent to move children into homes now, though legal issues may arise from the new funds given the legislature’s existing appropriation request.
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State Board of Control
State Executive Council
Board of Control
President to Speak in Des Moines on June 30
Details released on President John son visit to Des Moines. He will deliver a major address at Veterans Auditorium and attend a Democratic fund raising dinner at a $100 plate. Mrs. Johnson is expected to accompany him.
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Johnson
Des Moines
Veterans Auditorium
Democratic Party
Bridge for Horses Proposed in Northern Illinois County
A northern Illinois county looks to finance a bridge for horses using motor fuel tax revenue. The plan envisions a dozen or more similar bridges along highways to support bridle paths.
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Northern
Illinois
Trout Star John Seelinger Shows Bright Future
John Seelinger, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Mike Seelinger of Manchester, displayed a beautiful fishing display that impressed judges at the regional youth competition.
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John Seelinger
Mike Seelinger
Manchester
Rainbow Four Pound Caught While Fishing on the Quoketa River
A four-pound rainbow trout was landed by an angler on the Quoketa River in Ma during a quiet fishing outing. The catch highlights a productive day on the river with typical midseason trout activity.
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Quoketa River
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Holly's Cafe
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