Postville Herald from Postville, Iowa • Page 1

THIRD MONDAY IS IVER'S LICENSE DAY nsmiiE, IOWA AT mOfUAL HALL Official Ntwipap.r for AllamalcM County and tha Town of Pottviflo POSTVILLE HERALD ly.Sixth Year- I To Open t26 For Say Session Postville Community at scheduled to open I day ot on Mon- ust 2fi. The opening day 1 will be preceded by a feculty workshop on Friday and Saturday, 2 23 and 24. All new irill meet on Thursday entire faculty on Friday day. lion for both high i grade students will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, August 13, 16. This registration for the junior-senior ool students in the high rincipal's office and for entary students in the incipal's office.

Definite I these offices will be this registration will be later. Eldean Drewes, 1 principal, plans to reg- jrs in the morning of and juniors that after- -phomores will register ay morning, August 14, hmen registering in the n. On Thursday morning, IS, eighth graders will with seventh graders reg- that afternoon. Some Sons will be made in ule so that all members mily may possibly regis- one time so as to save Friday, August 16, will for any junior-senior ent to register who may been able to register the week. Bachtell, elementary prin ns to accept registration ntary students on any of days to accommodate (hey register high dents.

students returning this hi all new readers in three elementary grades, ool students will also new texts. Courses in th new texts will be hide: seventh grade eighth grade science, eneral science, seventh arithmetic, eighth grade Algebra 1, and senior lies. New courses to be include German I and a English elective course College Composition, Speech, Practical Writ. several others. New rill require new texts.

A LIVE NEWSPAPER IN A LIVE TOWN POSTVILLE, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1968 HOSPITAL NOTES Visiting Hours. p. m. and p. m.

Visiting hours are fixed for the good of the patient. Please observe. Medical. Mrs. Bertha Pulfer, Elgin, July 8.

Mrs. Pearl Huff, Luana, July 11. Surgical. Trent Henkes, Luana, July 11. Stan Larson, Postville, July 11.

Dismissals. Gilbert Wiethorn, July 9. George Hertrampf, July 10. Frank Hertrampf, July 10. Harold Jarms, July 10.

Mrs. Don Hall, July 10. LARGEST MISS NORTHEAST IOWA FIELD EVER The 1968 Miss Northeast Iowa Beauty Pageant will have the largest number of entries according to Lee Krambecr, the to be raised is up $5,815, pageant director for the Monona Funds that decreased include: Jaycees. The pageant will bo i Street up S2.000; sanitation held in the M-F-L School audi- municipal enterprise torium on Saturday, July 20, be ginning at 8:00 p. m.

All girls entered have won pre liminary contests and are: Miss Elkader, Judith Postville Town Budget For Next Year Increases The Postville town council met last week and adopted a budget for the coming year which will show nearly 2.56 mills increase in taxes. The amount necessary to be raised by taxation is up $5,815 from $70,400 last year to $76,215 for the year ahead which will raise the millage rate an esti mated 2.56 mills. The estimated taxes for $1,000 of assessed value in the incorpor ated limits for the 1968-69 year will be 33.15 as compared with 29.593 last year. The budget notice, which appears in this issue of the Herald, sets Thursday, August 1, 8:00 p. m.

as the date and time for hearing on the estimate. Some fund askings are up and ever, others are down but the total Frick; Miss Guttenbere, Sharon C. the same up up S215: utilities up trust and agency up $3,000. One fund decreased, debt service was clown 53,900. Public safety and recreation remained Walters; Miss Strawberry Point.

Marilyn Whitloek; Miss Postville, Mary Ann Schlee; Miss Garber, Deborah Jeanne Kolz; Miss West Union, Artis Anne Burington; Miss Monona, Eunice Swestka; Miss Luana, Kathryn Jo Zioman; Miss Elgin, Janet Eileen Amundson. The taxable valuation for 1967 shewed an increase over figures of 19(57 from S2.286.706 in 1966 to $2,299,107 in 1967. Monies and credits showed an increase from $2,159,151 in 1966 to $2,239,732 in 1967. Softball merit Is Set ostville Jaycee Softball setup a league soft- ament for Friday, Sat- Sunday nights, July '21. will be paired as fol- p.

Citizens vs. Clermont, 9:00 p. i Store vs. Castalia. "i 7:30 p.

Hygrade "Vs Insurance; 9:00 p. ets of Friday's compe- p. Consolation P- league cham- Council In Meeting meeting of the ocil of Postville was 'anday, July 8. Claims i of $8,387.75 were ap- ordered paid. "rts, representing the Bicycle Club, and Ron representing Postville appeared and volun- services of their or- assist the in licei July 20 Town using of bicyles new town ordinance.

the licensing were at City Park and Memorial Hall. Plication of Ralph J. renewal of his Class license was approved cil recommended that Control license. tertion of Hilbert A. cigarette permit was The problem of back- wtiew curb and gutter discussed with Toir wit B.

Hanson and As- engineers, and it that when wovk is contractor and the wing in additonai dirt needed. IN THEATRE WORK BAND CONCERT The sixth summer band con's cert presented by the Postville Senior High School band will be Friday, July 19. The program will be announced at 7:30 p. concert time. July 26 is the date set for the Alumni Band concert, "The Perfect Fourth'', a guitar-bass combo group composed of Sandra Friederich, Marilyn Turner, Doug Shaffer and Steve Remmen will also perform.

Richard Berg Judges And Named For Precincts The Allamakee county board of supervisors met July 9 and named the judges and lor the various precincts for the Primary Election to be held September 3. In the four-township area in this corner of the county, the judqes and clerks are: A local member of the Repera- Jefferson: Vivian Huffman, tory Company is Richard Berg. Edward C. Ryan, clerks; Roger Berg has received his B. A.

in Hansmcicr. J. C. Larkin and Speech and Drama from U. N.

I. Clarence Branttsmeier, judges, and plans to go into professional Franklin: Llovd Clark and theatre work next year. While at Mae Jean Bakke, clerks; Harold U. N. I.

he had roles in "The' ynT is. Clinton Kelly and Verms Alchemist," "Six Characters in judges. Search of an "The Fath- Ludlow: Winer, "The Firebugs," and "Servant je and Kennelh O'Brien, clerks; of Two Masters." Emmett Winkie, Elmer W. Hager Richard was a member of the Milton Krumme, judges. 1966 U.

N. II summer Repository Bahr and Alice with roles in "Measure for Afea.s-- Hager, clerks; Donald Flage. Cur- ure" and the "Imaginary tis Piggott and Lorna Kruger, For the Waterloo Community judges. Theatre Richard played post: Receiving i 11 a rd the soldier in "Andovia." Sehutte and Felicia Dresser, This summer in the U. N.

clerks; William C. Schultz, Arbie Reperatory Theatre Richard por-i Behrens and Eldo Sander, judges. "-i "Counting Inez Heckmann and Wins Spot In National Rodeo Competition 3 Glen Dean, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.

L. Dean of Postville, qualified to compete in the national finals of the High School Rodeo, August 6 to 11 at Topeka, Kansas. He is shown astride Red Bird, a quarter horse, which he rode to first place in the Boys' cutting contest at the Iowa High School Rodeo recently. He also placed third in the boys' calf roping contest. Red Bird has led the state in open cutting for the past three years.

This is the second such honor in the Dean family as their daughter, Dody, riding Red Bird, finished third in the finals of the national contest in 1964. Bicycle Licenses To Be Issued On July 20 And July 27 Bicycle licenses will be issued at City Park on Saturday, July 20, and at Memorial Hall, Saturday, July 27, from the hours of 9:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m.

The Postville Jaycees and Hall Roberts will assist in the licensing. The ordinance requires that all bicycles shall be equipped with: Red reflector, or red light, inches in diameter on rear part of bicycle; suitable horn or bell; brake which will make braked wheel skid on dry and clean pavement. Extension Council Budget Announced The Extension Council of Allamakee county will meet Monday, August 5, 9:00 p. at the county extension office in Waukon to hear taxpayers for or against the estimate of expenditures for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1969. The budget estimate appears elsewhere in this issue of the Herald.

The amount necessary to be raised by taxation this year is $16,500. Proposed expenditures for 1969 are $18,500 compared to $18,000 in 1967. The unencumbered balance from this year was $2,000 leaying $16,500 to be raised by taxation. Rites Held For Mrs. Ralph Francis Jeanette (Waidley) Francis, 68, of Monona died Tuesday at her home in Monona.

Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Hattie Waidley. The wife of Ralph E. Francis of Monona, she is survived by her son, Roger B. Francis of LaCrescent, Minnesota, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held at the Sehutte Funeral home in Postville on Friday.

A cremation interment will be held at a later date. Schaffner To Seek J. P. Office Here John T. Schaffner, 24, a teacher in Postville Senior High School, announced this week his candidacy for Post township justice of the peace on the Democratic ticket in Allamakee county.

Schaffner has been active in community affairs serving both on the Postville Fire Department and the Allamakee County Civil Defense Force. He is also a member of the Postville com Little League In Area Competition The July 8 Little League game at Postville was won by Clermont three to two over Postville. The Postville team traveled to Elgin on July 9 and Postville won both games of a doubleheader by scores of 17 to zero and nine to four. In a double neader at Postville on July 10, with Monona, Postville lost the first game, six to three but came back in the second game and shut out Monona, three to zero. Rites Held For Joseph O'Hara Joseph O'Hara died at the Good Samaritan Home in Waukon on Friday morning, July 12.

The Rev. Cletus Hawes officiated at the funeral Mass Monday, July 15, at St. Mary's Church, Lycurgis, with interment in St. Mary's cemetery. Bakke and Hanson Funeral Service, Waukon, were in charge.

trays Coupler in "The hroe 7 clerks; Harvey I mittee to study local youth prob- Randall Utterword in "Heartbreak: Robert'lems as well as serving as Post- F.tipnne in "Keep an, benuuz, i ville summer recreation director. 'Gruhn, judges. House" and Etienne in Eye on Amelie." Postville Fields Baseball Team Again This Year Postville is fielding a baseba thu vear in regular league play and they are show- am again this ye- plc ur ed above, m- la ed ei John Wessels, Craig Mundt, Jim Brad Schultz, Ron Leibold. eludes, left to right Standing neeh Herald photo. Bucheit, Lowell and KM Don Kuennen, Jim Kleve, iven Area I School Sets Budget For Year The Board of Directors of the Area One Vocational Technical School District met in regular and annual session Monday evening, July 8, at the Administration Headquarters, Calmar.

The board approved a budget of $803,516.00 for General Fund purposes for the year 1968-69 and an amount of $1,268,576.00 for the Schoolhouse Construction Fund. The board set the date for the budget hearing Tuesday, July 30, at 7:30 p. at the Administration Headquarters, Calmar. The board' approved the appointment of Dean Byerly of Monroe, for the position of Farm Implement Mechanic Instructor, for the 1968-69 school year. Mr.

Byerly received his B. S. Degree from Upper Iowa College at Fayette. The board approved the following Adult Education courses, subject to approval by the State Board of Public Instruction, in Farm Implement Mechanics (refresher course); a course in supplemental Nurses Aide training; and a course for expectant par ents. The Area One School officials reported that 206 students have been accepted for the fall quarter beginning in September, 1968, and that 70 students were enrolled for the summer quarter.

July Sales Are On The Upswing July sales are booming out again in Postville with five additional stores adding to the bargain round-up. Anderson's Clothing. Anderson's clothing is holding their annual clearance sale which starts today and ends July 31. The listing includes men's suits, knit shirts, dress trousers, pajamas, sport coats, sport shirts, dress jackets, boys' shirts, work clothing, sweatshirts, sweaters, etc. Pelmquist's, Palmquist's Dept.

Store is planning "The Boss is Away Sale" which starts Friday, July 19, and ends Saturday, July 27. Included in the sale listing are ladies dresses, infant and toddler outfits, boys sportswear, girls dresses, blankets, place mats, runners, mattress pads, etc. Dereen Style Shop. Dereen Style Shop will start a summer clearance sale on Thursday, July 18. The breakdown includes 10 per cent off on dresses and raincoats, one third off of one table of items, one half off on one table, and a special bargain table.

Jarms Tots it Teens. Jarms Tots and Teens will hold their seventh anniversary sale starting on Thursday, July 18. There will be 20 to 40 per cent off on many items, a special bargain table, back to school bargains and prizes. Ruby's Fashion Shop. Ruby's Fashion Shop will start a July Clearance sale on Friday, July 19.

There are specials on dresses, sportswear, swimsuits, hats, bras and girdles, coordinates, blouses, shirts, jewelry, raincoats and an extra special bargain counter. At The Theatre Thursday through Wednesday, July 18-24 Sand Pebbles" starring Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna and Candice Bergen. One show each night at 7:30. Friday Deadline For Sign-Up For Free Vacation Friday noon, July 19, is the deadline for signing registration slips for the Postville merchant's free vacation offer, which is for the week July 28 to August 4 at Parkview Motel on the shore of West Okoboji Lake at Arnold's Park. Word was received this week from the vacation area that the tornado which struck earlier left some tree damage but that everything is back to normal now.

At noon on Friday participating stores will hold a drawing from the tickets they have and pull one winner. The winner's name will then be turned over to the Postville Herald by 5:00 p. m. Friday. The Herald will conduct a drawing at 8:00 Friday night in front of the Herald office from the 33 names- submitted by the merchants to determine who will receive the free vacation.

There is nothing to buy to be eligible for the drawing. Register as often as you wish at the store of any cooperating merchant. Individuals may register as often as they wish. Registration is limited only to adults. The winner will receive a weeks vacation for a family of six at beautiful West Okoboji Lake, staying in Parkview Motel at Arnolds Park.

There will be free rides for the kids in the amusement park, free rides on the lake excursion boat, and a fishing boat will be furnished for the family. All is free. Turn to the full page ad in this big give-away and for a list of the cooperating merchants. Sale Dates Sales Advertised. Saturday, July estate and household sale of Louis Schlee, Postville.

Chas. Hoth. auctioneer; Citizens State Bank, Postville, clerk. Dates Claimed. Saturday, August 10 Household auction of Mrs.

Arthur Palas in Postville. Chas. Hoth, auctioneer; Citizens State Bank, Postville, clerk. Kiwanis Sports Day At Dubuque Tuesday Postville Kiwanians are invited to attend the Kiwanis Sports Day on Tuesday, July 23, hosted by the Dubuque Kiwanis Club. The sports day will be held at the Lacona Country Club in East Dubuque with the evening meeting being held at Timmerman's Supper Club.

Golf will begin at the evening meal at 7:30. Reservations must be in by July 20. Call George Huebner, president, for reservations. DATES TO REMEMBER Friday, August 16 Ridiculous Day in Postville with fun and bargains for all. News Report Of The Big 4 Coop.

Given High cows in the Big 4 Coop. DHIA of Postville, during the month of June were as follows: Lee Eberling, Postville, Brown Swiss with 709, Osmundson Tjmmerman, Castalia, 1 i with 693, Lester Steffens, West Union, Holsteins with 659 and 609, Vernon Kugel, Postville, Holstein with 656, Clarence Zurcher, Farmersburg, Holsteins with 644,640, 617, and 609, Erickson Postville, Holstein with 634, Dwayne Moon, Luana, Holstein with 616, R. F. Kneeskern Son, Castalia, Holstein with 604, and Arbie Schrader, Clermont, Holstein with 604. Rites Held For Tracy Dee Colvin Tracy Dee Colvin, son of Donald and Opal Thyer Colvin, was born on March 7, 1960 in Iowa City.

He was baptized in the Faith United Church in Iowa City. He lived in Iowa City with his parents until they moved to Postville in March of 1966. He attended Sunday Church School and Vacation Bible School in the Community Presbyterian Church in Postville. He attended the Postville Community School and had completed second grade. Tracy was a Little League ball player.

Tracy met with tragic death on Tuesday, July 9, 1968 at about 5:30 p. m. in Postville. He reached the age of eight years, four months, and two days. He is survived by his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Colvin of Postville; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Gertrude Colvin of Elkader; uncles and aunts, cousins, many other relatives and his friends. Funeral services for Tracy Dee Colvin were held in the Community Presbyterian Church, Postville, on Saturday, July 13, at 10:00 a. with the Rev.

Dick Harberts officiating. Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery, Waukon..