Lime Springs Herald from Lime Springs, Iowa • Page 1

-UME SPRINGS COPY Extension Dir. Rod Hamer Made Honorary FFA Farmer AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF AND FOR HOWARD COUNTY Dedicate County Care Facility With Crowd at Sun. Program 8 Pages A NATIONAL AND STATE BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY Volume 90 Number SO Thursday Dec. 9, 1976 Second $100 Xmas Drawing In Lime Springs Saturday Another S100 in Lime Holiday Script will be given by the Lime Springs Commercial Club at a drawing again this Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. Twenty prizes of $5 will be again be distributed to people must be on hand to claim their prize.

Sign-up for the draw ing is made by going into any of the Lime Springs business places which display the Commercial Club membership card, and signing in as many of the business places as you wish. Business places arc responsible for taking their coupons to VanderBic's Hardware before the 3 p.m. drawing. GaIj Decorated Lime Springs is one of the most colorfully decorated with Christmas lighting in the downtown section, and the lights went up Dec. I thanks to the diligence of Jaycces and perhaps others.

(We really don't know how- many were involved). But it's surely a wondrous sight now that the snow has arrived making the entire landscape white. Show, SanU Dec. 18 On Saturday. Dec.

18, the Commercial Club will host a movie for the children of the area at the Lime Theatre. Santa Gaus is scheduled jo arrive at the City Hall, where. following the show, he will greet the kiddies and distribute ireats to each of them. Parents are invited to come with their kiddies if they wish. Names of Christmas Drawing Winners Winners in the first Christmas drawing sponsored by the Lime Springs Commercial Club which was held Saturday were Gordon Ness, Oscar Ness and Paul Goodman of Chester, Vickie Brunsvold of Preston, Murl Gobtn, Tressa Albert, Jeff Van Dyke.

Mrs. Gerald Farnsworth. Jean Borgan, Mitch Smith, Albert Jones, Mrs. Gaylord Borgan, Willard W. Thomas, Leonard Sckora, L.

H. Decker. Hancy Hovey, Violet Fairbanks, Beth Mensink, Rieta Henry, and Mrs. Bob Pratt, all of Lime Springs. 19 Confirmed Sunday At U.

Meth. Church Nineteen young people were received into membership in the Lime Springs United Methodist Church through confirmation Sunday morning. Dec. 5, in special ceremony, with Rev. Marvin Arnpnester presiding.

Following are those who were confirmed: Jane Borgan, Dean Bolton, David Blackburn. Kathleen Cassidy. Darla Gasser, Betty Gragcrt, Damon Gragert, Marilyn Gragert. Carol Jones, Richard Jones. James Kitchen, Bonnie Kruegcr, David Lyon, Bryce Mensink, Debbie Ross.

Shari Ross. Kem Smith, Julie Wesselmg and Jim Wesseling. Fill more Co. Pork Producers Hold Ann. Mt'g; Pick Queen Lansing Pr.

Plant To Start Producing Crews are filling the boiler of the new 590 million generating unit at Interstate Power's Lansing Generating station. Over 90.000 gallons of dcmineralised water will be required, according to 1PC District Manger B. D. Bergie. The boiler will be given a 4,000 pound pressure hydrostatic test for leaks before it is heated up to operating temperatures.

This is one and a half times normal operating pressure. The boiler, which stands over 200 feet high, has over 100 miles of tubing. There's enough tubing, Bergie pointed out. to reach from Lansing to Minneapolis. When the plant begins producing electricity at full power it will burn about 3.000 tons of Western low sulfur coal per day.

Bergie revealed that the Wyoming coal is used to meet sulfur dioxide emission standards. The plant construction is on schedule and the new 260.000 kilowatt unit should be ready for commercial use in May, 1977. Mrs. Louis Stockdale, Granger, Dies at 36 Services for Mrs. LuAnne Stockdale, 36, who died Saturday at the LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, following a long illness, were at 1 p.m.

Tuesday at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Granger, with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband. Louie; a daughter, Connie at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Leitz of Cresco; a sister. Mrs. John Gossman of St. Paul. Bradley-Lindstrom Funeral Home of Cresco was in charge.

"Trackdown" Is Lime Action Drama "Trackdown" opens at the Lime Theatre Dec. 10-11-12. Starring in this action drama arc Jtm Mitchum, Cathy Lee Crosby, Ann Archer and Karen Lamm. What if it w-as your sister? What if street punks grabbed her. What if they sold her into slavery? or the law of courts.

One man had that decision. What he did was illegal "against all the rules of the system. But it was the only way he knew- how, and there was only one Kid willing to help. "Track Down" Don't miss this action drama rated 98 Min. running time.

A correction for the Christmas weekend show as stated on the show bill, it should read that "No Deposit, No Return" will show and Dec. 25, 26 27. instead of Friday night. Support your local theatre, your attendance is needed. All Senior Citizens Officers Re-Elected; Plan Xmas Party Lime Springs Senior Citizens met at the Senior Citizens Center December 3.

with 34 present for a potluck dinner at noon. Just before our noon meal, all joined in saying the Lord's Prayer together. After the big dinner, the meeting opened with Pledge Allegiance to our flag. It was decided not to have a potluck dinner at the next meeting, Dec. 17.

Instead, all members are going to the Corner Cafe for 1:00 o'clock dinner, then return to the Senior Citizens Center and have the Christmas party and a 51.00 gift exchange. There was an election of officers. All the old officers were rc-cleted. Hazel Robinson, president; Gladys Tibbals, vice-president; Lucille Jones, secretary; Ethel Laue. Treasurer.

The results of the card party that was held November 30. We had 8 tables of 500. High score Ladies, Ethel Laue; High score man John Mihm. The next card party will be December 14, at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.

20 Adult Courses Offered by H-W, Area To Begin in January Ed Squrcs, Adult Continuing Education Supervisor for the Howard- Winncshick i Schools has announced the adult course offerings for the winter term program in Cresco and surrounding area. Sponsored by the Northeast Area One School and the Howard-Winneshick Community Schools, the program will include 20 different course offerings beginning the third week of January. According to Squires, the offerings included adult basic education in Cresco, Elma and Lime Springs, art, bookkeeping- accounting, bowling, beginning bridge, cake decorating, clay pottery, basic and intermediate crochet, death dying, effective parenting, golf, houseplants, micro-wave cooking, Norwegian, sewing with knits, shmnasttcs for women, social dancing, typing and upholstery. Registration for all of these courses will be held at the Crestwood Junior High School on Monday. January 10th at 7:00 p.m.

For further information, please call Squires at 547-2300 or 547-3806. MRS. JORDAN HAIJGLAND APPOINTED 76-77 EASTER SEAL CHAIRMAN Dan Schoenthal, Easter Seals' Regional Director for Northeast Iowa, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Jordan Haugland of RR 2, Cresco. Iowa as 1976-77 Easter Seal chairman for Howard County.

Mrs. Haugland will coordinate Easter Seal Society efforts for the county, including services to the physically handicapped and the 1977 Easter Seal campaign, and will organize Easter Seal volunteer efforts within the county. The Fillmorc Countv Pork Producers held their a a meeting, and Queen Cornation Tuesday evening. November 30 at the Branding Iron in Preston, i about 180 members and friends present. President LaMoinc Hatton of Lanesboro presided over the meeting.

Secretary's report was read by John Rein of Whalen and treasurer report by Alan Mandelko iof Preston. Two former board members resigned, Charles Ruen of Lanesboro after six years, David Bigalk of Harmony three Director Alan Mandelko of Preston was elected and Howard Coyle of Canton an David Schmidt of Preston were also elected to the board. Marcus Siev.ert a Pork All-American from Lake City was the speaker. Four Fillmorc County Girls vied for the title of Fillmore County Pork Queen. Chcrvsc Brenno, Canton; Cindy Jensen, Lanesboro, LcAnn Wykoff; and Bonnie Storlic.

Harmony. LcAnn Scliult? was crowned Queen by Judy Hcllickson of Preston, the 1976 Fillmorc Countv I'ork Queen. Cheryse Brenno was crowned Princess by Mary Halwig of Preston, the 1976 Fillmore County- Princess. Judges for ilie Queen Contest were Mr. and Mrs.

Marcus Siewcrt of Lake City; Mrs. Julis Boum of Hayfitld and Mrs. Jan Moore of Crcsco, Iowa. Dist. Legislative F.B.

Meeting Dec. 16 The Howard County Farm Bureau legislative committee will attend district meeting on Thursday, Dec. 16, according to John Kruegcr chairman. The meeting will be held at the Sportsman Club in Oelwcm from 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to review the 1977 resolutions as adopted by the voting delegates at the 1FBF convention and to help the county committee organize so they can be effective in their local communities. Farm Bureau members selected to serve on the committee are Mr. and Mrs. John Krueger, Mr. and Mrs.

Leo Kraft, Mr. and Mrs. Manley Bigalk, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sinning and Mr.

and Mrs. Gordon Kleckncr. F. B. Marketing Conference Dec.

21 Jim Gill, a noted marketing analysis specialist from Illinois will be the featured speaker at a Grain Marketing Conference at the Holiday Inn in Mason City on December 21. The conference is being sponsored Farm Bureau and will also feature workshops in the afternoon conducted by Gill and Dick McClam. 1FBF. Conference topics will include The Need for a Market Plan, The Basics of Futures Trading, and The Use of Charts, Understanding Charting Terms, and Trends to Watch for in Chans. The conference will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m.

and will adjourn at 3 p.m. Mr. Gill will conclude the conference with his analysis of the market outlook ami forecast in 1977. Advance registration is required for the conference. Those interested in attending should mail their $5.00 fee to the Cerro Gordo County Farm Bureau, Box 318.

Mason City, low a 50401 no later than Dec. 17. Hospital News Mrs. Clara Mensink was admitted to Olmstcd Community Hospital last Tuesday. Mabel Elwood was last week to the Howard County Hospital.

Mrs. David Wilgenbusch was admitted to the Howard County Hospital for tests last week. Miss Lois Eluood fell downtown Monday morning and was taken by ambulance to Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Chester Hall was admitted to Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse Sunday evening. Miss Lots Elwood had the misfortune to fall Monday morning in the road in front of the Lime Springs Locker, with possible fracture of the hip.

She was taken by ambulance to the Howard County Hospital. Snowy and slippery conditions were responsible for the accident. Later she was tranferred to a Rochester Hospital. A large crowd vvas on hand Sunday aftcrmxin to attend the dedication of the new 3b-bcd addition to the Howard County Care Faolitv and to inspect the three-storv building built to the cast of the original structure. The visitors found the building to be of line construction, i 2-bedroonts and a lommon bathroom between each two rooms.

The kitchen and dining area on the first floor is commodious, well equipped, and well planned. Moving of the occupants from the original building to the new addition will not take place until after the Christmas and New Year holidays, but most of them will be moved to the new accommodations. The old building will continue to serve for use in activities and crafts, and for residents who may be brought back to the counts from other counties. In charge of the dedication as master of ceremonies was Leo Caffrev, County Supervisor who is chairman of the Facility. He welcomed the visitors and made the i i Monscigncur Rcicks, president of the Ministerial Association, involved the blessings of God upon the new facility, its residents, its staff, and those ho have made it possible.

The history of the Howard County Home was given by Melvm Cannon, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and the act of dedication was by- Supervisor George D. Woods. Comments were made by Rev. Wayne and by Mrs. Clarence Darrah.

longtime co-supervisor of the County Home. History of Facility Supervisor Cannon related how the Howard County Home came into being i the obtaining in 1882 by foreclosure of 80 acres of land, and utilization of the old house thereon. In 1895 an additional wooden house was built. Howard County residents voted a bond issue in 1926 which made possible the construction of the original brick building which has served so well, and it was dedicated to use in 1928. at which time the old home was torn down.

was the actual cost of the building in 1928 The new addition cost is $579,000 plus equipment of kitchen, etc. Aletta Wanted the Job Of Home Matron Last speaker on the program was Mrs. Alet'a Darrah, who told of she and her husband Clarence becoming the farm IA supervisors In March 19S2, after having sold fhir cafe in Elma, They served 18 yeais as farm steward and matron. Clarence retiring last June, and Aletta staying on as attendant and cook, while the Darrahs' daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs.

Francis (Marilyn) Ott took over as administrators. She stated that the building of the new addition is a dream come true, that this home away from home is something all can be proud of. She referred to the dreams also of Joe Bouska, when he was on the county welfare board, and of former county home administrators Mr. and Mrs. Joe Werhan in the 1940's.

She said she's still enjoying her days at the home. The singing of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" closed the dedication program. Tours of the facility were then conducted by the Co. Supervisors and others, and coffee and delicacies were served from a beautifully set table. Flowers from many- interested folks, contractors, and others were seen throughout the building.

Contractors and staff members were introduced on the program. The Administrators of the Care Facility are Marilyn and Francis Ott. The Facility Staff includes: James L. Ott as Farm Supervisor; Kathryn Strike and Eileen Melver as Cooks; Aletta Darrah as Attendant and Cook; Dorothy Hurst as Attendant and Activities Director; Patricia Melver as Attendant and Laundress; Clarence Andera as Night Attendant; and Leon Benson as Night Attendant. Architect for the new facility is Powers-Willis and Associates of Iowa City.

Iowa. General Contractor is Engen Construction Co. of Mabel, i Mechanical Contractor is Schmidt Plbg. Charles City. Iowa; Electrical contractor is Bclz Electric of Decorah.

iowa: Kitchen equipment by Hockenbcrgs, DCS Moines, and Lagoon contractor is Lerdall Construction Decorah. Present occupants of the Care Facility were Mary Tlusty. Rosella Hart. Gcncvievc RipJey, Agnes Tlusty. Adeline Saxton.

Amelia Lickteig. Olga Schmidt, Louise Zobeck, Dorothy Duffy, Elsie Dodd. Viola Feme, Frank Tlusty. Jim Elder, George Lubbert, Paul Schmelzer, Dale Dodd, Curtis Wedderspoon, Dyral Miller. Russell Weinkauf.

Bennie Houdek, Donald Woodward, Edward Bunge. Clarence Hart, Oren Jacobson, Clem Lickteig, Vern Behrcns. Melvin Olson, and Harold Halweg. Services Held Tues-. For Mrs.

Koshatka, Chester Resident Funeral sen ices held Tuesday al I-30 p.m at the Funeral Home in Elnu for Mrs Jane V. Koshatka. 86. who hail been a resident of the Chester commumtv since 1910. except for the past few months at thf Reutlingcr Home in Cresco Mrs Koshaika died Sunday the Howard County Hospital.

Burial was in the Howard at Elma include a daughter. Mrs. Leonard (Mayme) Hvkc of Chester: a son, Milo of Rccdsburg. and a sister. Mrs.

Anna i of Cresco. Mrs. Herb Scrabeck, Harmony, Dies at 79 Mrs. Herbert Scrabeck. 79.

of Harmony, a lifelong resident of the Harmony area, died Sunday night at Harmony Community Hospital after an illness of two and one-half years. She was the former Cora Osterhus. born in Beaver Township on Feb. 17. 1897.

She married Herbert Scraheck on Nov 21, 1923, in Beaver Township Survivors include her widower; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Berg of Harmony and Mrs. Harvey i Wicnhold and Mrs. A a Matthews, both of Milwaukee; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and two sisters, Mable Stockdalc of Lime Springs, Iowa and Clara of Austin. A brother and three sisters preceded her in death.

The a vvas Wednesday in Greenfield Lutheran Church where she was a member. Burial was in Greenfield Cemetery. The Kev. John Lingen officiated. NEW ARRIVAL Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Kulow of Lockridge. Iowa, are the proud parents of a baby daughter, born Dec. 5. She weighed 7 Ibs.

10 ozs. and has been named Karen Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Kulow of Lime Springs are the paternal grandparents and Mr.

and Mrs. Bert Wiggenjost of West Point. Iowa, are the maternal grandparents. Mill Tailings In the register we note visitors from New York. Florida.

Texas. Virginia. South Carolina. Utah. Kentucky, Maryiand.Ohio and Indiana! Crestwood Musicians In N.E.Iowa Band Ten Crestwood students.

Five from the high achool and five from the junior high school, performed at the annual Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Association concert Saturday at Independence. The concert, consisting of one high school band and two junior high bands, was directed by Frank Piersol of the University of Iowa. Making the trip from the senior high school were Kim Kratz. French horn; Maureen Cassidy, flute; Cynthia Hoff, bass irombone; Jim Ripley. tuba; and Chris Nicrling, tympani.

All are seniors. Plamg with the junior high band were Sonja Harris, oboe; and Ed Gansen. flute. The band included Mary Morrison, French horn; Brian Erdahl. trombone, and Wayne Stevens, tuba.

Services At Austin For Nina McNee, 86 Mrs. William (Nina) McNee, 86, of 306 2nd St. N.W.. Austin. died Nov.

30at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin. Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in Austin, the Rev. Warren Nybcrg officiating. Interment was at Spring Valley Cemetery, Spring Valley, Minn.

Mrs. McNee was known in Lime Springs through her former residence in the Etna community and her visits here. Surviving are four daughters. Mrs. D.

L. (Marian) Louden, Mrs. Peter (Margaret) Madson. Austin, Mrs. Robert (Marcia) Hull, Superior.

Mrs. Roy (Florence) Stanford, Decatur. four sons. Thomas of Minneapolis, William of Austin, J. Howard of Monroe, Robert of Cincinnati, Ohio; 34 grandchildren: 24 great-grandchildren: one great great-grandchild.

Nina Lucy McNee was born in Beaver Township, Fillmore County on Dec. 15. 1889. the youngest child of Lcvi and Augusta Gates, ana grew up in Spring Valley, graduating from the Spring Valley High School in 1907. She was also a graduate of the Winona Normal School.

She taught one year in the Spring Valley area and one year in Jamestown. N. D. She was married Oct. I I 1910 in Spring Valley to William W.

McNee. The McNces farmed in Spring Valley for two years, following which they homestcaded in Montana until 1926, when they returned to Spring Valley where they farmed until Mr. McNee's death on Feb. 22. 1946.

Following her husband's death. Nina McNee moved to Austin where she resided until her death, most recently at 306 2nd St. N.W. She did practical nursing until she retired at the age of 73. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was active in several women's organizations.

Always a keen student and observer of world affairs she voted in every presidential election since 1961 and failing health this fall forced her to cast her first absentee ballot. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Latcham of Spring Valley were Sunday dinner guests of his brother and wife, and Mrs! Fred Laichim. The a a FFA Parent and Member Banquet of the Crcstwood Chapter a held Saturdav night at the high school lunchroom, 455 in ancndance including members, parents and guests A fine banquet meal featuring baked bam was served bv the members of the Crcstwood FFA.

the dinner a i been prepared bv the Sihixl Cafeteria personnel The program opening ceremonies were bv the t97o-77 FFA officers and members. President Bill Caffrey presiding, following which the Welcome vvas given by Dave Fagncr The response was bv Reuben Fnedriih ol Flma. father of Chapter Reporter Norm Fritdnch The introduction of Junior officers and officers was bv Kevin Heidi-. Appreciation Awards Appreciation A a of certificates were announced and presrntcd hy Patrick Shea, on behalf uf the Chapter, as follows- To Brent Bronner. lor driving to the National Convention for the second straight year; To Walt Gagcr.

Adult in school system, for his assistance, To Trainers in Ag-Business: I Lime Springs Farmers Coop. Feed, with Rex Tibbals as trainee, presentation to Richard Hcbrmk. (2) To Dale Gesell. Svestka's Welding, sale Gesell trainee, to Clem Svcstka; (3) Ingcrsoll Equipment, for Mark Sinning as trainee, to Art Svcstka: (4) Thoreson John Deere, for Terry Johnson as trainee, to Curt Thoreson. (5) United Shippers, for Chas.

Hovcy trainee, to Daryl Dybevik; (6) School Greenhouse, trainer for Eric Borscth. accepted bv Supt. Leothauser. An Award was made to Area 1 for the group help given the Crcstwood FFA. Thi-- award went to Jim a a of Area 1 School.

Aw ard of Honorary Chapter Farmer went to Mr. Rod Hamcr. Howard County Extension Director, with Mrs. lone Jones accepting for Mr. Hamcr.

FFA Member Awards Elaine Ross presented awards for Greenhand of the Month and Chapter Farmer of the Month. These were as follows: Grecnhand of the Month Awards: Hcnkcs; Oct --Julie Doubek, Wcnthold. Chapter Farmer of the Month Awards. i a Pccinvosky; and Nov --Keith Krambecr. Forty scholarships awards were presented by Ed Balik.

These consisted of prizes of T-shirts, FFA sweat shirts, ties and hats. The banquet speaker was presented by Judy Shimek. Chapter I'arlinienianan. He is Charlie Plumb of Le Compton, Kansas, who was for 6 years a prisoner of war in North Vietnam having had to bale out of his plane over encmv territory. He a Academy graduate and a Navy flight officer.

He is the author of two books and since repatriation in 1973 has been speaking to many groups. Stresses Committment Charlie pin himself on a one to-one position with his audience in a short time, and his sincerity and his story of prison life was quite gripping. He stressed the things necesary to life as a prison as. Faith, Commitment, and Pride (even in filth and poverty). These he found more important to him than water.

He told of his torture, of the loud speakers in trees in all the lir.le Victnameses towns, blaring forth propaganda day and night, how the prisoners went underground to hold religious services twice a week, how they devised codes to deceive their captors, hold they became inventors to keep their minds busy, when they were without reading matter of any kind. He told how they made playig cards from toilet paper, he showed the clock he built from scraps, when he had 2,103 days with nothing to do. He thanked the people for wearing the prisioncr of war bracelets, the letters written by the schools. Expressing the three doctrines to which the prisoners held fast in captivity--Flag. Fellow man and God--he said he hoped you have a particle of what 1 have.

Addressing the FFA Members. Plumb said. "Your pride shows in your meetings, your uniforms, and the pride with which you wear In closing, he said, "My definition of American is YOU. I'm very proud to be a part of this great 6 Inches of Snow Dealt Since Friday The weather has really pepped up since our last issue, and we don't see farmers plowing anymore. White stuff to a depth of five or more inches is covering the ground, and more fine stuff was coming down Tuesday afternoon when this was typed.

The mercury had dropped to 18-below Tuesday morning, and by noon had risen to 13 degrees, a change of 30 degrees which brought a resumption of snow. The previous snowfall was the accumulation of 2 inches early Friday morning, and occasional flakes through the day. and the addition Sunday of 3 to 4 inches as there was fine snow throughout the day. Temperatures are so cold that the snow cover may stay with us now for some time. This should anchor down our topsotl which might blow away, protect from deep freezing of the ground and add some warmth to dried out buildings, as well as bringing a bit of moisture later.

CO. FB WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS MTG. IS DEC. 10 Howard County Farm Bureau women will meet for their Friday. Dec.

10 meeting with a potluck dinner at noon. A short business meeting will follow the dinner. This is the Committee Christmas party, with a SI gift exchange being held..