HANEY HEADS CHAUTAUQUA

Rev. R. S. Haney was elected the new president of the Chautauqua board which was re-organized this morning.

Members of the new board are A. K. Bryan, John A. Boeye, W. F Powers. Shad Huddlestun, L. S. Fairchild. C. O. Barr, Rev R. S. Haney, Mrs. W.J. Hubacher, Mrs. W.J Zitterell, Mrs. L.N. Mason and J. H. Lee.

Other officers elected were:

First vice president–John A. Boeye. Second vice president–Mrs. L. N. Mason. Secretary and treasurer–Miss Helen Berg.

J. A Boeye and C, O. Barr were named on the auditing committee. Sign Contract.

A contract with the Redpath Vawter chautauqua for next year was sign­ed today. Next year a six day program will be given, as the company will not arrange for Sunday programs.

The local committee has worked hard for the last month to make this year’s chautauqua a success financial­ly, and it has been a success. The sin­gle admissions last night went over the top and insured the local committee a share of the profits from single ad­missions today.

Program Good.

The program this year is said by some to be the best ever given here at a Chautauqua. The program by the Fisher Trio and Mme. Van Der Veer Saturday evening was well worth the price of a season ticket and the admis­sion would have been that much at any other than a chautauqua program.

The local committee feels that it has chosen a good president. Rev. Haney has had considerable experience in Chautauqua at times serving on local boards. He has also had 14 years experience as platform manager.

The attendance at Chautauqua this year has been the best in years. A large number have attended the aft­ernoon programs and the tent has been filled each night.

1946/80 years ago

W. C. POST HAS 669 MEMBERS

Membership In Webster City Post No. 191 of the American Le­gion has soared to an all-lime high of 669 members, Commander H. M. Nichols announced today.

This figure represents the local post’s membership as of June 30, the closing date of the Iowa Le­gion’s annual membership compe­tition.

State Commander Ralph R Stu­art of Hampton announced Friday that membership In the Iowa de­partment had exceeded 110,000, exceeding the national quota of 109.903, and including 66,000 younger veterans and 44,000 older veterans.

Webster City Post now has 244 War I Legionnaires and 425 War II Legionnaires in its membership.

“When our 1947 membership campaign gets underway shortly, we expect to surpass even this year’s total by a considerable fig­ure.” Commander Nichols stated. “In the coming year we will lay great stress on an expansion and stabilization program in coopera­tion with Legion posts all over the United States.

A keynote of this program will be full participation by our expanded membership in Legion programs, and especially in greater service to our community.

Harman leads Jewell Legion

Top posts in the Jewell American Legion will be taken after Monday, July 22, the installation date by World War II veterans. As commander, Hawkeye post No;. 550 has elected Harry L. Harman, purple heart veteran of the last war, who is the present county adjutant. He will succeed Eugene Eller.

Second in command will be another World War II veteran, Robert H. Ahrens, former prisoner of war in Germany, who will succeed Gerhard Isebrands.

Other officers include Grover M. Walker, post adjutant; Carl Queensland, post finance officer; Nels Petrson, post historian; A.L. Kallem, sergeant-at-arms; Richard Iverson, athletic officer; Billy J. Miskell, publicity officer; Merlin E. Williams, service officers.

1966/60 years ago

Name top winners in dress review

Donna Tolstrup and Pam Frederick won top honors in the Hamilton County 4-H Dress re­vue held Tuesday at the Metho­dist church in Webster City. Donna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tolstrup of Kamrar, and Pam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frederick of Stanhope, tied for the top rating in the senior division.

Jeanie Koolhof of rural Web­ster City was the winner in the intermediate group. Joyce Sealine of Stratford was rated first in the junior division.

Thirty girls participated in the event which featured garments the girls had constructed, and ranged from beach wear to for­mal attire. Mrs. Harold Singer of Webster City, who has serv­ed as the clothing project lead­er throughout the year, had charge of the event.

Project junior leaders’ assist­ing with the program were Joyce Lockhart, mistress of ceremonies; Elizabeth Baldus and Lorinda Studley, narrators, and Virginia Dickson, pianist. Additional participants in the event included Susan and Sandy Rigter, Claudia Hill, Beth Huddleston, Elaine Johnson, Carol Sigmund, Shannon Powell, Glenda Tolstrup, Mary Christeson, Leona Johnson, Betty Mason, Lorinda Studley, JoAnn Crys­tal, Vicki Meade, Connie Mourlam, Stonna Angstrom, Gayle Martin, Deanna Lee, Donna Widick, Ileana Studley, Carol Lemon, Vicki Picht, Nancy Gor­don, Alinda Angstrom, Maureen Koolhof, Sue Chalfant and LeeAnn Bosworth.

The judges were Mrs Victor Jacobson, Mrs. Beryl Cottington, Mrs Bill Groves, Mrs. Tom Yungclas and Mrs. Willis Scott.

2001/25 years ago

Groundbreaking, rededication planned at Briggs Woods Sunday

One of Iowa’s oldest and most presti­gious county parks will be rededicated and cel­ebrate a new groundbreaking as Hamilton County officials gather on Sunday to mark re­cent progress at Briggs Woods Park.

Festivities will begin at 2 p.m. with a welcome at Shelter 2. Special guests will be introduced and a history of the new camp­ ground development will be presented. Recognition will be given for the state grant that as­sisted in the project and a memorial plaque will be dedicated. Volunteers also will be hon­ored.

Attention will then move on to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new recre­ational trail, construction for which will begin yet this summer. Again, the state and federal grants helping to make this project possible will be highlighted. A history of the effort to bring a trail to Briggs Woods will be detailed and forthcoming projects will be discussed.

The new Briggs Woods Lake Water­shed Alliance also will be a feature of the day. Local volunteers and farmers/residents of the watershed joined together earlier this year in an effort to study water quality issues in the lake and look for cooperative ways to improve and protect it for future generations Light refreshments will be served, af­ter which tours of the campground and new camper cabins will be available.

The new cabins sit atop the south bank of the Boone River, in the area formerly known as the No. 1 ball diamond. The log-style cabins come equipped with a fold-out fu­ton, bunk beds, table and chair, microwave and refrigerator. The cabins are also heated and air conditioned for year-round use. With all the amenities offered, the cabins are designed as an easy way for first-time campers to experi­ence the great outdoors without the need of buying a lot of equipment. For more informa­tion about renting the cabins, contact the conservation office.