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Two VOLUME NO, LXXHI EPUBLICAN HUMBOLDT, tOWA WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16, 1963 Section One NO. 42 Mrs. Holland Has Program In Meeting At Bode BODE 'The first meeting of the ALCW for 1963 was held Thursday afternoon, 10 in the church parlors with Mrs. dlaf A.

Olson, Mrs. Viola Thompson, Mrs. M. A. Sorlien, Mrs.

Merle Thompson nnd Miss Emma Mrs. Norman Holland was hoeniitallty hostess. Devotions were given by Mrs. Clifford Holland who was also In charge of the on Evangelism. She had prepared participated in, the skit that was presented by Mrs.

Olson, Mrs Orlando Grefstacl and Mrs. Arctiie Johnson. The theme of "Nrr'shborliness" especially to alcoholics-based on the text of The Good Samaritan. Was in the skit Mrs. Pfii'lNasby 1 had charge of the In'- stallation of the officers, Mrs.

Henry C. Olson, president; Mrs. Merle Thompson, vice president; Mrs. Ralph Jacobson, Mrs. Marlyn Pflibsen, treasurer; Mrs.

Orville Olson, secretary of education and Mrs. Oliver Lee, secretary of Mrs. Henry Olson presided over the business session. past treasurer, Mrs. LeRoy Enger, gave a summary of the Yearly report.

A nomination committee for 1963 will be' elected at the next meeting. Following the lunch, the newly five circles were organized and the January meetings planned. Mary-Martha circle will meet Jan. 21 at 7:30 pjn. in the Fireside room.

Hostesses will be Mrs. Erling Malnjin and Mrs. OscaT Williams. Young Matrons will meet Jan. 23 in the Fireside, room with Mrs.

Sfef V4Euge tie Hampe as hostesses. The Altar Guild will meet Jan. 23 in the council room with Mrs. E. Ellingson and Mrs.

Erling Olson hostesses. The Ruth Circle will meet in the home' of Mrs. Burton Rood Jan. 24 with'Mrs. John Lomen as co-hostess.

The Gleaners are invited to meet at the home of Mrs. Paul Nasby, Jan. 24 with Mrs. David Engel as co-hostess. 1st Will Speak TGI Jaycees Mrs.

Dodd Heads WKC Chapter Here Installation of officers for W. R. C. was held Thursday, Jan. 10.

Mrs. Laura president; Mrs. Will Bauman, secretary; Mrs. Ed Witt man, treasurer; Mrs. Florence conductor; Mrs.

Dorothy Dodd, assistant conductor; Mrs. Fnfinid Learmont, chaplain; Mrs. Elsie Dresback, jr. vice-president: Mrs. Haltio Kirch'ihoff, senior vice- president; Mrs.

Agnes Hinrichs, patriotic instructor; Mrs. Hen- iy KwaX guard; Mrs. Stella Sample assistant guard; Mrs. Anna Butler, press correspondent; Mrs. Thelma Koppc, musician.

Color bearers, Mrs. Clara Devinc, Mrs. Bcrbha Ward, Mrs. Alma White ana" Mrs. Cora Behrends.

Mrs. Thelma Koppe was the installing officer. Regular meeting days are the second and fourth Wednesday of each Month Frank Bloomquist (above) will speak at the annual Jaycce Awards Banquet be held on Jan. 24. Bloomquist is a former University of Iowa football standout and will speak on "College Football and Its Influence on A native of Waterloo, Bloomquist played guard on Forrest Evashevski-coached SUI football teams.

After graduation from Iowa he enrolled and was graduated from the Harvard School of Business at Cambridge, and now is affiliated with Dodgen Industries, Inc. of Humboldt. The annual Jaycee awards, outstanding young farmer and two distinguished service awards, will be presented during the program next week." Nominations for the county-wide selections closed Jan. 14. H.

R. Shelgren Held FULL SWING GILMORE CITY Last rites for Helmer R. Shelgren, 70, retired Gilmoro City'farmer, were at 1:30 p.m. 1 at the Belter'funeral home and at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist church at Gilmore City.

The Rev. C. H. Peters of Lockridge, formerly of Gilmore City, officiated and burial was in Clinton-Garfield cemetery, Rolfc. Mr.

Shelgren died Monday at Lutheran Hospital, For.t Dodge, where he had been a patient since Thursday. He suffered a heart attack about two weeks ago and entered Houston nursing home, Humboldt, where he had a stroke. a lifelong'resident of the Gilmore. City area 'a'ntj 'farmed Mrs, Sorlien Honored Frances Sorlien at head of table) was in the position. County Assessor Marie Phillips and rnrnnf.lv hv fpllnw urnmntt ftlisvi.

tum Hammarskjold Stamps Are Displayed A collection of the now-famous Dag Hammarskjold special issue four cent postage stamps is on display at The Humboldl Newspapers office. The collection was loaned by Virgil Heidi and includes a sheet of 50 of the stamps which the government, printed wrong. Initially stamp collectors thought licy would be worth fantastic sums on the stamp collector market since the original printing error was a limited quantity. The postal department, however ordered hundreds of MiouMnds more of the Hammarskjold misprints, this time intentionally, making the original misprints, which got to the market undiscovered worth little or nothing more than face value. 14 Persons Meet Each Thursday Sub-Committees Also Gathering honored recently by fellow woman courthouse employees.

Mrs. Sorlien finished as Humboldt County Recorder on Dec. 31, after, nearly 18 years service Deputy Clerk Wilmo Crowl stand beside Mrs. Sorlien. The courthouse ladies presented Mrs.

Sorlien with a rose corsage. (staff Photo) Masons, OES Install At Lions Set 2 Programs Humboldt high school basketball coaches will talk to members of the Lions Club tonight (Wednesday). The coaches will tell the Lions about the basketball program now set up in the Humboldt schools and will outline prospects for the balance of the season. The Lions will entertain their wives at a "Dadies to bo held Feb. 6.

Mrs. James Janvrin, a Fort Dodge housewife who is blind, will speak. She will tell how she does her daily household tasks despite her handicap. The program and dinner will be held at Treloar's Inn, Fort Dodge. Demo Women Meet Monday The Humboldt County Democratic Woman's Club will meet Monday afternoon, Jan.

21 at 2 o'clock at the Christensen Tea Room. Hostesses will be Eunice Fraser and Marie Hoffman. Florine Hood is program chairman. Every interested woman in the county Is Invited. Gain THOR, Postmaster A- T- Gud- announced that the Christmas mailings were 3 percent over 1631 and the year 1962 showed an increase of slightly over 10 percent in stamp sales.

Once 'Resident Of Livermore, W. Miner Dies Harlow Wade Miner, eldest son of Albert Miner, who was born on a farm near Livermore died at his home in Jan. 3 of heart trouble at the age of 70. He served in World War after which he went to British Columbia, Canada where he worked in the Lumber business and later io Idaho in this same business. Later he moved to Wash.

He was married to Jean Downey of Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. They were the parents of five daughters and a son who also survive him. Three daughters and the son live Spokane, one daughter in Mobridge, Sif-D. and one dau- in He also several grandchildren, Mrs. rATetta Freelnirg at JJavelock.

She died in 1950. Surviving are Lowell-of Gilmore City, Mrs. James Wilson.of Hobbs, N. and Mrs. Myron Culver of Anchorage, Alaska, anil seven grandchildren.

Also surviving are four brothers, Herbert Shelgren -of Pocahontas County Supervisor Ed Shelgren of Rolfe, and Martin and Harold Shelgren of Gilmore City. Name Firm To Design Addition GILMORE CITY Smith-Voorhees-Jensen, Architects Associated, of DesAIoines and Sioux City, have been named to design an addition to the Gilmore City-Bradgate school. The addition will include a GILMORE CITY Open installation of the Masonic and Eastern Star lodges was held Saturday evening, Jan. 12 with a large crowd of friends and guests in the Gilmore City Masonic hall. Refresh' men'ts were served.

The following were installed, Donald Higgins, worshipful master; Elden Lanning, senior warden; Richard Whittlesey, junior warden; Blain Pcddicord, senior deacon; George Johnson, junior deacon; Roy McColley, senior steward; Larry Lynch, junior steward and Troy Day, Dr. Hugh Linn installed the new officers. Eastern Star officers installed were Jean Peddicord, worthy matron; Hugh Linn, worthy patron; Bea Clymer, associate matron; H. M. Clymer, associate patron; Ruth Wood, secretary; Ethel Boorc, treasurer; Esther Higgins, conductress; Lora iMcColley, associate conductress; Ann Gochenour, chaplain; Rhea Rider, marshall; Dorothy Stamper, organist; Sophia Higgins, Adah; Neva Lanning, Ruth; Doris Higgins, Esther; Kathleen Lanning, Martha; Bernice Lynch Elccta; Ruth Wallace, Warder and Richard Lanning, sentinel.

Lutheran Church Women Meet At Ottosen OTTOSEN The American Lutheran church women met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Karl Olson and Mrs. Darrel Jones as hostesses. Mrs. Ivan Evenson gave the devotions: Mrs Lorcn Daniel, president, in.

stalled the new officers since the Congregation is without a regular Louis -Jficofasoivis-the' new president, Mrs. Percy Wat- nem, vice-president, Mrs. Darrel Jones, secretary, Mrs. Richard Kin- scth, treasurer, Mrs. Merle Holt, secretary of education and Mrs.

Melvin Ellingson, secretary of stewardship. Airs. Bertha Jacobson gave a report on the sewing done Tuesday at the Lutheran hospital. Othnrs who went were Mrs. Roy Enockson, Mrs.

Earl Olson, Mrs. Clelis Hundcrlmark and Mrs. Donald Usher. The birthday box will be continued again this year. The book club will also be continued.

A new bookcase will be made for the church parlors. Mrs. Merle Holt presented the calendar of causes which was Evangelism. Swartzesidruber Open House Set At Thor THOR Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Swartzendruber will observe their golden wedding anniversary with open house at Thor Lutheran clni- roh the afternoon of Jan. 20 fro'm 2:30 to 5 p.m. All relatives and friends Lloyd Wilcox Dies In Indiana Word has been received here of the death of Lloyd Wilcox of Elkhart, Ind. Mr. Wilcox married the former Maude Stanhope who survives him they were former residents of Itimboldt and have often visited here.

Mrs. Wilcox is a niece of Mrs Frank Jolliffe. The Swartzcndrubers were married at Clarion 50 years ago on Jan. .22, and lived there awhile after their marriage. They later lived at Webb, later at Newell where Mr.

wa? in the implement business. They lived at Marathon before coming to Thor in- 1940 where Swarlzen- clruber owns and operates the Thor Grain Co. Called Here By Of Mr. Shelgren Myron Culver of Anchorage, Al- and Mrs, J. Wilson and daughters of Hobbs, N.

M. were called here by the serious illness of their father, Helmer Shelgren, a patient at the Houston nursing home. Mrs. Culver is the former Inez Shelgren and Mrs. Wilson is" the former Betty Shel- grcn.

A son Lowcirnnd family live near Gilmore City. Mr. Shelgren was taken to the Lutheran hospital last Thursday where 'he passed away Monday morning. Wildcat Of The Week 1 2 3 4 .5 6 7 8 8 30 11 ni. 27 28 40 30 20 38 44 55 38 20 10 -10 14, 22 g4 34 34 20 37 30 27 7 -4 10 -u Pro Wind Sun tr SE Cloudy tr SE Cloudy tr SW Cloudy tr SW Cloudy Cloudy tr Cloudy NW Cloudy NW Clear NW P'Cloudy .2.1 Cloudy .46 NW Cloudy P'Cloudy P'Cloudy If NW Cloudy To Meet Monday Weslcyan Service Guild of the Humboldt Methodist church will meet in Friendship Lounge, Monday, Jan.

14, at 8 p.m. with Wilma Rhodes and Dorothy Bristol in charge of the program. Hostesses for the evening will be Genevieve Carlson and Irma Rice. Members and friends are invited to attend. They are to respond to roll call by naming a missionary whom they admire.

Awards To Pair From St. Joe ST. JOE The National Catholic Rural Life Conference Headquarters in Dos Moines has announced Lois Erpt'lding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I'mil Kr- pelding and Robert Ivrpelding, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Francis Krpcl- will each receive Die 0 il- Honio-Counlry award for (heir work in 4-11 anil other services. Lciis is a member of Itiverdale Rustlers and Robert is a member of the St. Joe Trojans. Conferring of these- awards will take place at a later date.

Lois is a senior at Garrigan high school and Robert graduated with the 19(J2 Garruon class. second day, A few of Jbe showu biBj-p. Nurse Get Tfpe I Vaccine oral will Thursday (jaw. 17) fw I PfllJo fWnJC hejd 9 Sun- pfrwnrwta.tiMtfc Hw i a.pchve are BOUP ju(f, piie of tfee many HmiUjpldt area ytc pic birk to vmim mks-m time for Hit at tfee Hawkeye koau Cft. 2 (g 4 were uuwHo to aiitpwd Bode People Visit Kin In Ontario BODE Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Dasen and Harry, spent the past holidays visiting her relatives in the city of Ontario, located on Lake Ontario, some 1,100 miles from Bode. They were entertained by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bolton and her two brothers, Gordon and Bernard and their families, the latter living in Brockport, N.

V. Joining the family reunion were her son, Dwayne DuBois and wife, who for a year were residents of Bode. Dwayne is at present in military service, stationed in New Jersey. On their return trip, the Dasens were delayed for more than a day when they hit a 400 pound doe Which attempted to cross the New York Thru way near Buffalo, N. Y.

about 1:30 a.m. Jan. 2. They were told that it is a daily occurence during the current season that a herd of deer cross this thruway between 5 to p.m. with many casualties.

List Memorials Made To Cancer Society Living memorial contributions were made to the American Cancer Sooiely, Iowa Division, Hiini- boldt County to honor Ceor-e Kptitson, Dona Olson. Clayton I'or- ter and Irving L. Bothwell. The name of the deceased is in--' in the Iowa Living MemoriV nook and the funds collected go work in the American Cancer Society's program of rescarfth, education and service toward the complete control of this disease. The Centennial steering committee, with Otis Nelson as chairman, is moving full steam ahead to cry- stalizc plans for the big celebration June 2 to 9.

Tho fourteen members of the co- mmiltlee meet every Thursday morning at 9 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to exchange ideas and coordinate their work. Each chairman has, at least one sub-committee with which he meets regularly. J. E. Starner; assisted by Rimer Lindhart, Ed Andersen and Roy Worthiiigton, is in charge of pre- Centennial fund raising, receiving and dispersing funds and recording them.

Francis F. Toner manages publicity, including releases to press, TV, and radio, and special promotions. His assistants are Mrs. Bernice Smith, Richard Dillon and Mason Knight. Monday's events are being planned by E.

Stowe. It will be "Pioneer and events will include a dinner, the crowning of the queen and king, a baseball game and harness races. More than 150 people will be in the pageant presented Wednesday and Thursday nights, Norman E. Watson's committee will have many people responsible for costumes, make-up, properties and easting. The big parade on Tuesday, featuring bands, floats and other entries, Is the responsibility of Romaine Lee and his helpers.

They are to classify entries, name judges, route the parade and handle the bands. Fred M. Meyer's committee is charged with providing housing and information for visitors. Special events plans, such as class reunions, dances and open houses, are to be cleared through a committee with Bob Worthington and J. L.

Campbell, as cochairmen. Several organizations plan special programs. Lions club is sponsoring a beard-growing contest. 'Maurice group will supervise parking and traffic at all entertainment areas during the week. Churches are cooperating under the leadership of L.

D. Sny- cler and his assistants. Climaxing the week will be the home and industry show with George Sissou in charge of organizing plans. Displays of historical treasures and preparation of historical material is being planned by Fred Hall and Lawrence Jaqua. In addition to tho special newspaper edition, a Centennial book prepared by Oliver II.

DeGroole will be sold. Mr. Dedroote invited a few people to contribute articles, but most of the material is his and is the result of many weeks' labor. Still another attraction is a street carnival to be here three (lays, and it will occupy four citv blocks. Many people imaginative, skilled anil dedicated are determined lo make Humboldt's Centennial week observance the "outstanding event of the century." Swartzendruber New Mayor OfThor THOR Leonard Anderson resigned as mayor at the January meeting of the town council.

Personal matters were given as the reason for his resignation. Henry B. Swartzendruber, councilman, was olotced Mayor by the council to fill the uncxpircd term. (Written by Humboldt hijrh school Coach -Marvin Ruhr, a series of sketches of the Wildcat varsity basketball team. Photos from Saul Studio.) KOGER HFLVK'K points per game, meaning we are One of the two "young fellas" anlie 'Pating more from Roger in on this year's start ing on the lutu ''e.

Most points in Wildcat varsity basketball scpiad an one tluis far was is none other than R.iger llelvick. nls against Algona Garrigan. He A junior, standing (j feel. Roger tlas nit Percent from the field broke into the starting line-up with and 45 from the free throw the opening game of the season. Roger's assignment on the Besides basketball, Roger has is playing center, which is a touyh lettered one year in football and assignment because he is usually on year in baseball thus far.

lie much shorter than opposing cen- ing only a Junior we are expecting ters. is doing a fine job for us a 1() athletic action from on defen.se and is doing an out- ln standing job of rebounding as he Rc-er, son of Mr. and Mrs Ron is averaging 22 rebounds per aid lielviek, is also a member ol against much tall opposition, but the Student Council and the Luth has not as ye! come into his own er League of Our Saviour's Li It on offense, although there are def- eran church in.tesiynsoninprovenH.nl. As Cor future plans, they are lield vo.il uvera-e is only still very iiulciiiiite. List Balance Of Wrestling Schedule The balance of the Humboldt high school wrestling schedule includes: Jan.

22 Brill, here, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 Ahjona, there, 4 p.m. Feb. Clarion, there, 8:30 p.m.

The meets held in Humboldt will be at the high school gymnasium. Grain Quotations, No 2 Yellow Corn Outs Nov. Deans Fat t'attle Market Market Steady Steers Choice Low Choice Steers Good Standards Heifers Choice Low Choice Heifiirs Good Jan. 1C Heifert'tles C'ow Jan. l(j, to Weak to $25.50 to $23.50 to $22.00 lo $25.50 to to S23.00 to $21.75 to $18.50 to Siu.oo to 1963 1.03 6G 1963 27.50 26.50 23.00 26.50 25.00 24.00 22.75 21.00.