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1926
Interior of St. Thomas Aquinas church is entirely refinished
The refinishing of the interior of the St. Thomas Aquinas church, which has been in progress for the last five weeks is now nearly completed. The work has been done by the Conrad-Schmidt company of Milwaukee, who are specialists in church decorating. Geo. L. Shryoek of this city, has been assisting the company and is not finishing the work. The work has been done at a cost of $2,000 to this church.
As one enters, the attention immediately centers upon the altar. This has been beautifully repainted and gilded. The background of the altar – the sides of the sanctuary – has been done in a diaper pattern, an old church pattern, with the dome stenciled in Mosaic. The five panels in the dome of the sanctuary are set with the emblems of the Passion.
Over the arch of the sanctuary is the emblem of Agnus Dei, the Lamb of God. Great improvement has also been made in the lighting of the church, making a more concentrated light in the sanctuary. The pillars at either side of the sanctuary and in the auditorium of the church have been done in a stone finish, with the caps of Roman Gold. These, too, are beautiful.
The auditorium has been finished in shades of grey. On four of the panels are the symbols of the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John . Rose crosses in a Mosaic pattern are in the center of the other panels, which are filled in with blue and gold. A mosaic effect is also carried out in all the borders.
In addition to the redecorating of the walls, the fourteen stations of the church have been repainted in white and gold and the pews, floors, in fact all the woodwork in the church has been refinished.
1956
"Be efficient," beef producers told
"Farmers, like factory owners, have to get the most production out of the least amount of effort and investment," J.L. Olson, vice-president of George A. Hormel & Co., of Austin, Minnesota told more than 600 members of the Hamilton County Beef producers association at their annual meeting last night at Marvel's Sales barn.
"A farmer ought to be efficient enough so he can earn at least $2.00 for each hour he works," Olson said.
You'll never get anywhere in farming unless you have a good farm plan and stick to it," he added.
"You ought to farrow hos four times a year and market all year long," Olson said.
The Hormel Co,. official urged farmers to constantly keep informed on the new and better ways to perform farm jobs. "Don't fall for every fill that comes along but use those ideas that will save you time and money."
The annual beef producers meeting was preceded by a barbecue at which 300 pounds of choice beef were served up in sandwiches by Hormel Chefs John Newgaard and Victor Crose of Austin.
Four new Beef Producers association directors were elected at the annual meeting. The new directors are Carl Sylvester of Webster City, Eldred Lundquist of Stanhope, Harold Bryan of Williams and Elston Danielson of Ellsworth.
They'll replace association president C.E. Watson of Blairsburg, Secretary-treasurer Bill Groves of Kamrar, Dave Hunter and Dwain Blake of Webster City.
1971
Seek new park-recreation board
In an effort to avoid duplication of equipment and overlapping of services, the city council last night gave unanimous approval to the first reading of a proposed ordinance which would abolish the present park board.
Current planning calls for replacement of the park board with a parks and recreation commission composed of seven members. Members of the proposed commission would be appointed by the city council rather than elected. The proposed parks and recreation commission would consist of one representative of the board of education, one representative from the Fuller Hall board of trustees, the city manager and four members appointed by the city council.
Twin Parks not city property?
In a discussion toward the end of last night's city council meeting, it was divulged that county officials have considered the use of Twin Parks as a possible site for the proposed new county courthouse.
A search of records by the board of supervisors and other county officials, indicated that Twin Parks is county rather than city property, having been deeded to the county by Walter C. Willson.
Dwain Blake, chairman of the board of supervisors, told the Freeman-Journal this noon that although Twin Parks is being considered as a possible site, no firm decisions have been reached as yet.
The use of Twin Parks as the site of a new courthouse would save the county approximately $90,000 in construction costs. In order to build on the present courthouse site, the new building would have to be constructed around the present courthouse.
2006
Officials explore options for Briggs Woods Lake
Area residents gathered to listen and add input during the public meeting hosted by the Hamilton County Conservation board Thursday night. Environmental specialist Sean McCoy, Hamilton County Conservation Director Brian Lammers and Fisheries biologist Jim Wahl presented information on the Briggs Woods Lake Watershed project, possible improvements and the effects upon the lake, lake life and surrounding environment