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Police Department News

Sonny Bruns, age 29, has begun duty in Odebolt after graduating from Police Academy on July 11th, 2008.  Currently living in Sac City with his wife,  daughter, age 6 and son, age 4, Bruns is getting a house in Odebolt ready to move into in a "couple of weeks". 
     Bruns will be filling the Chief of Police position to be vacated by Bruce Henderson in the fall.  For over five years, he has been a reserve officer for the Sac County Sheriff's Office, and a reserve officer for the Odebolt Police Dept. for the past three years. (Photo and news by Chuck Hanson, web site photographer.)

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     Here's another report on the progress of construction of the new bank 93 years ago. The Chautauqua mentioned in the article was held in a big tent on the Odebolt school grounds.

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     To learn more about Chautauqua in Odebolt, type "Chautauqua" in the Pico search box on the Odebolt History Pages welcome page or index page.

THE ODEBOLT NEWS. Vol. II. No. 18.
JULY 15, 1915
NEW BANK BUILDING CONTINUES TO PROGRESS
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Chautauqua Visitors will Have Opportunity to See Unusual Building Operations
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     Supt. Joddu of the Selden-Breck Construction Co. has reached a stage in his work on the new First National Bank building which will permit Chautauqua visitors to see in Odebolt a class of work never before witnessed in this part of the state of Iowa.
     During the past few days the rear wall has reached the roof line and the big steel girders over the Adams garage have been put into position. The doors for this section will be all steel--the frames are in position and are of steel also. In fact all the doors and stairways, etc. in this structure will be of steel and iron and as near fireproof as can be made.
The only woodwork which shows at present is in the window casings.
     The stonework on the south side of the building begins to give a fair idea of the side wall. It will be some time before the east front is in that near a finished condition.
     The interior will soon be claiming evermore attention. The radiators are to be installed under the windows and will be concealed by a bronze grillwork which will be flush with the marble wainscoting.
There is something interesting going on all the time on this great work and Supt. Joddu is always right in the middle of it.
     Thus far not a serious accident has occurred in connection with this job, the nearest approach being the injury to a finger sustained last week by Mr. Murray instead of Andy McMorran, as was reported.
Much more stone is on the way at this time and the stonework will be used on arrival, hence it is likely that some interesting doings may be witnessed by the crowd which will be in Odebolt the coming week.
     The arrival of a car of stone which had been delayed in transit gave added impetus to the work on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 31
July 31, 2008

Photos in this week's Chronicle:
--"A Place to Remember" building under construction destroyed by high winds July 20.  Framework had been completed, and will need to be rebuilt.  The building was to house a replication of an old town main street.
--Photos of church and country school classroom displays at "A Place to Remember" historical museum at 2973 Hwy 39, owned and operated by Fred and Marilyn Coltrain.  Set up a tour by calling 712-675-4382.
--14 members of the Odebolt Class of 1948 who attended their June 21, 2008 reunion.

Cleveland Promoted to Red Cross Supervisor--Eight volunteers from the Siouxland Area Chapter have been promoted to volunteer supervisors within the American Red Cross. As supervisors, volunteers will manage and staff operations on disasters, resolve conflicts, provide positive motivation and assume a leadership role during times of disaster.  
   Volunteers will be supervising in their respective areas of expertise with skills ranging from mass care/feeding and sheltering, individual client service and client case work, information management support services and damage assessment.
   In order to be promoted by the American Red Cross, volunteers must have a combination of life or career experience, Red Cross training, and experience in the field they will be supervising.
   Daryl Cleveland of Odebolt is one the volunteers promoted to Volunteer Supervisor.  Daryl joined the Red Cross in 2005 and has since traveled across the country to help victims of disasters.

TROJAN TRIUMPH Read sports & school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week. STAY UP-TO-DATE AND INFORMED! VISIT www.odebolt-arthur.net Trojanette Team Awards Announced--Read the article in this week's Chronicle.  The 2008 Trojanettes tied OA's school record of 24 wins in a season and reached the regional finals, falling a victory short of qualifying for the state tournament.

See the Odebolt Community Center donations update in this week's Chronicle.

From the Odebolt Museum minutes of June 25, 2008 meeting:
--During Creek Days, 315 people visited the museum on Saturday, and 20 on Sunday.  
--75 visited after the Memorial Day service at the cemetery.
--Donna Schroeder donated and installed a large shade for the museum window.
--Phyllis Kies and Eleanor Peterson each purchased a mannequin to be used for display.
--O-A School donated several athletic uniforms worn in past years.

From the Odebolt Public Library minutes of June 9, 2008 meeting:
--The summer reading program met with great success and was conducted for five consecutive days the first week in June.  The reading program will continue through to the end of July.

OBITUARIES

WALLY CARSTENSEN
   Wally Carstensen, age 84, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
   Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Mark Volkers officiated, with burial following in the Odebolt Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Wally's nephews, Brent Morrison, Kurt Carstensen, Mike Carstensen, Pat Carstensen, Richard Carstensen, Terry Collins and David Bettin.
   Born September 11, 1923, at home near Schaller, Iowa, Wallace Carstensen was the son of Nick and Mary (Hansen) Carstensen. He received his education at Cook #8 through the eighth grade and served in the United States Army during World War II. Wally then returned to Iowa where he fed cattle and farmed in the Odebolt area for many years. While Wally proclaimed retirement 25 years ago, he remained an active part of the daily operation.
   On February 20, 1949, he was united in marriage to Betty Mae Fluehr. The couple was blessed with two children, Connie and Kevin. In their 33 years together they worked hard to establish a farm on which to live, near both Schaller and Odebolt. Wally and Betty enjoyed their travels to Hawaii and Arizona and the birth of their two granddaughters. Wally and Betty enjoyed camping, fishing, snowmobiling, and their card clubs. Betty passed away on December 15, 1982. Connie passed away on November 14, 1984.
   God took two lonely souls and, with the blessings of their children and families, united Wally and Berneta (Rohde) Aschinger as one in marriage on September 2, 1984. Both having lost spouses to cancer, they paired up to play golf and fast became a couple. The size of the family grew exponentially with her six children and many grandchildren. They could often be found at sporting or other events where a grandchild was participating. Wally and Berneta enjoyed many trips and winters in Arizona as well as playing golf and visiting with friends and family for dinner and cards.
   An active member of his community, Wally served on the Odebolt-Arthur School Board from 1970-79. He was a 50-year member of Wheeler Lodge #398 of the Masonic Order, and was on the board of the Howard Activity Center in Sac City from 1995-2000. Wally also was a member of the Iowa Cattleman's Association for over 35 years and served on the Iowa Cattleman's board of directors from 1974-78. He was a member of the Iowa Beef Industry Council, and served as state chairman from 1981-82. Wally served on various committees and boards of the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt. After 25 years, Wally was still active on the Sac County Board of Review.
   Wally was an avid conservationist. He appreciated nature and gave back by planting hundreds of trees during his lifetime. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, woodworking, playing cards, and having coffee with his friends each morning. Wally will be fondly remembered for his love of life and of people. He took interest in the people around him and enjoyed reminiscing with old and new friends alike. His grandchildren brought him great pride and were the twinkle of his eye. Wally was a farmer through and through and as such especially enjoyed spending time on the combine each harvest season.
   Survivors include his wife, Berneta; a son and his wife, Kevin and Terri Carstensen of Odebolt; three grandchildren, Distie (Seth) Profit of Shawnee, KS, Charise (Rory) Flynn of Des Moines, and Durel Carstensen of Odebolt; six step-children, 13 step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren.  They are:   Marsha (Gary) Larson of Lake Crystal, MN, their children Michelle (Jay) Hanson, Alyssa and Erika, Scott (Sara) Larson and Caden, Connie Wyckoff and daughter Dana of Centennial, CO, Marilyn (John) McBride of Denver, CO, their children, Ryan, Marissa, and Aaron, Randy (Sandy) Aschinger of Lake View, their children Tim (fiancee Jessica and her son Ryan), Grant (Megan) and Zoey, and Steven, Lori (David) King of Austin, TX, their daughters Sarah and Amanda, and Donna (Jeff) Rasmussen of Ida Grove, their children Erin and Parker.  He is also survived by a brother and his wife, Leonard "Stub" and Ferne Carstensen of Odebolt; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Wilbert (Cecelia) Rohde of Wall Lake, Dorothy Subbert of Carroll, Duane (Ardell) Rohde of Lake View, Marvin (Helen) Rohde of Lake View, Irene Carstensen of Ida Grove, Helen Fluehr Bettin of Odebolt,  and Paul Morgan of Aurora, CO; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and a host of friends.
   In addition to his first wife Betty and daughter Connie, Wally was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Chris, Jules (Dick), Nick Jr., and Sidney Carstensen and an infant brother; three sisters, Frieda Collins, Elsa Morgan, and an infant sister; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Earl Bettin, Lester and Wynona Rohde, Melvin and Orlean Dozark, Howard Subbert, and Francis and Roma Jean Blum; and a step-grandson, Jeffrey Wyckoff.

NEIL LASHIER
   Funeral services for Charles “Neil” Lashier were held Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. Words of comfort were given by Rev. Clark Finehout and Rev. Fred Bryson. Soloists Rev. Todd Kollbaum and Stan Orton were accompanied by organist Becky Hoenshel. Special music for the service included "The Lord's Prayer", "How Great Thou Art", "Hymn of Promise" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". Casket bearers were Charles Lashier, Jon Lashier, David Lashier, Scott Lashier, Mark Lashier and Christopher Lashier. Honorary casket bearers were "All of Neil's friends".  Military Rites were given by American Legion Post #88 of Shenandoah, Iowa. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa. Memorials can be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Shenandoah. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family on the web at www.hackettlivingston.com . Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
   Charles “Neil” Lashier, the son of Charles Augustus and Edna Mae (Pattee) Lashier was born on February 10, 1924 in Early, Iowa and entered into eternal rest in Shenandoah, Iowa on July 16, 2008 at the age of 84 years 5 months 6 days. Neil was baptized at the Methodist Church in Early and attended Delaware Township School in Nemaha, Iowa. Neil graduated in 1941 from Nemaha High School. He was drafted into military service in the US Army on April 3, 1943. Neil was part of the 110th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion that landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). Neil’s Battalion participated in many key World War II battles, including the liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge and the capture of the bridge at Remagen. He was honorably discharged January 2, 1946. Neil was awarded the European Theater of Operations ribbon, 5 Battle Stars and a Bronze Arrowhead during his military service. He returned to Sac County where he farmed. On February 15, 1948, he was united in marriage to Vivian Deibert at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. Neil enjoyed a long career in agriculture related businesses, including 16 years as Manager of the Fremont County Coop in Farragut, Iowa. In his retirement years, he greatly enjoyed driving school bus for the Farragut Community School system.
   Neil was an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, serving on the Session and Board of Trustees. He served as Scout Master and Fire Chief in Odebolt and was active in the American Legion. While living in Farragut, he was active in the Methodist Church, and served in several civic offices, including Mayor of Farragut, City Council, Fire Department and Kiwanis.
   He was a member of the American Legion Post 88 of Shenandoah for 34 years, First United Methodist Men, and Chancel Choir.
   Neil enjoyed sports both as a spectator and participant, especially golfing, bowling, fishing and watching any activity his children or grandchildren participated in while he “officiated” from the bleachers. He was particularly proud of his garden, and shared his produce with family and friends.
   Neil was honored to attend ceremonies in Normandy, France, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. He was proud to attend the dedication ceremony of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC.
   Neil is survived by his wife of 60 years, Vivian, of Farragut, daughter Jayne Harter and husband Gary of Ida Grove, Iowa, sons Charles and wife Vicki of Lenexa, Kansas, Jon and wife Lynn of Gulf Breeze, Florida, David and wife Jacque of Shenandoah, Iowa, Scott and wife Teri of Blair, Nebraska, Mark and wife Laurie of The Woodlands, Texas, Christopher and wife Christin of Waukee, Iowa and his sister Celesta Jennett of San Jose, California, 26 Grandchildren: Todd (Angie) Kollbaum, Heidi (Jeremy) Collins, Sara Harter, Kevin Harter, Craig (Sara) Harter, Jill (Bradd) Schulke, Jodi (Birch) Savoie, Jayme Lashier, Jacey Lashier, Nicole (Dave) Loveday, Natalie Lashier, Megan (Josh) Potters, Derek (Griselda) Hoffman, Jennifer (Todd) Samuels, Jessica Lashier, Molly Lashier, Lindsay Lashier, Andrew Lashier, Margaret Lashier, Jud Krein, Chelsea Lashier, Caitlin Lashier, Keenan Lashier, Courtney Lashier, Nicholas Lashier, Bryant Lashier,16 Great Grandchildren: Zachary, Jordan, Emily, Ryan and Abigail Kollbaum;Tyler and Tiana Collins; Olivia and William Harter; Arana Schulke; Tyler and Stayton Savoie; Kira and Mackenzie Loveday; Riley and Madison Potters; and sister-in-law Margie Loger of Odebolt as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and his faithful dog, Pal.
   Neil was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edna, and sisters Lucille, Shirley and Norma.

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MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS WORSHIP AT
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN, SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD

Ted and Nancy Janssen from the Lake City Union Church will be the guest soloists this Sunday, August 3 at 10 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. They will sing "In This Very Room" and a jazzy version of "Just a Closer Walk with Thee." The Adult Choir, under the direction of Barb Votrobeck, will sing "There Is Power in the Blood." Visitors are expected. Fellowship and refreshments will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

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Jean Hanson Lee sent us this email about last week's story:
 
"I loved the article about the summer band.  I still get nostalgic for the summer night band rehearsals and the concerts in front of the bank.  I remember that my parents would park as close as possible, glad to sit in the car after summer chores, honking the car horn after each piece.  I remember Mr. Stafford directing the band, handing out a lot of marches and other music that would have audience approval."

Many of us who grew up in Odebolt more than a few years ago took piano lessons from an excellent teacher who taught in a small studio just north of the telephone office on Maple Street.  She's past her mid-90's now, is sharp as a tack, and you can find her mailing address by Googling: [her first and last name], Spirit Lake, IA.  A story she told Jean Lee during a recent visit is that when she was first teaching piano, she was giving lessons to Andy Williams' sister.  Andy was an infant, crawling around under the piano bench.

The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 30
July 24, 2008

The Mayor Sez…
     Has anyone been listening and /or watching the TV ad of Texas oil billionaire T. Boone Pickens about the oil crisis and what we should be doing about it? He says that solar power and wind power must replace our dependence on oil. This coming from a Texas oil man is somewhat surprising, however, quite sobering.
     We are spending billions on space exploration when we could be using those resources to develop our wind and solar power here at home! Solar and wind power have been around for years, however, due to restraints, both political and otherwise, they are not being utilized to their fullest extent.
     Why do I write about all of the above? This is an election year; ask the political candidates, State and Federal, what their position is on energy and more importantly what they are going to do about it!
     Hello, Wall Lake. T. Boone would be proud of you!!
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor
     www.odebolt.net/council.html

Photos in this issue:
--Staff of Gobby's, the new business owned by Dale and Linda Godbersen.  You may order in or carry out.
--Trustees of the Odebolt Public Library for the 2008-2009 year:  Janice Christian; Renae Babcock, Memorial Fund Treasurer; Kristy Dewey; Jane Heidenreich, Secretary; Ron Sorensen, President; Tom Down, Vice President; and Dick Duffy.

TROJAN TRIUMPH Read sports & school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week. STAY UP-TO-DATE AND INFORMED! VISIT www.odebolt-arthur.net --Abbie Grote named to First Team, Maple Valley All-Conference softball; Bayle Olerich, Brittany Walsh, Christine Bloyer named to Second Team. --Quinn Reik named to First Team, Maple Valley All-Conference baseball; Tyler Down named to Second Team; Colby Hemer received Honorable Mention. Photos: --O-A 1st & 2nd Grade Pee-Wees --O-A 3rd & 4th Grade Baseball

OBITUARIES

MARGIE EHLERS
   Margie Ehlers, age 86, of Albert City, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Newell.
   Funeral Services for Mrs. Ehlers were at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Storm Lake. Burial was in the church cemetery.  The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home of Storm Lake was in charge of the arrangements.
   Margie M. Zadow was born on March 20, 1922 in Odebolt, Iowa to Emil and Louise (Wetzstein) Zadow.  She attended country school in rural Odebolt, later graduating from Odebolt High School in 1939.  Following graduation, Margie attended Buena Vista College. 
   In 1948, Margie was united in marriage to Gordon Ehlers at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Odebolt.  This marriage was blessed with three children: Harlan, Fred and Doris.   
   Margie was active in the Albert City Garden Club, Questers, Ladies Aid and Card Club.  She had worked at Hayes Hardware Store in Storm Lake and as the Albert City Nursing Home dietician and taught country school for one year.  She also was a volunteer at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Gift Shop in Storm Lake.   
   In addition, Margie enjoyed tending to her flowers, quilting, bird watching, collecting antiques, attending Flea Markets and studying Genealogy.  She thoroughly enjoyed spending time at the home built by the family in Minnesota.  More than anything, Margie treasured the time she spent with her family.  She especially loved attending her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities.  She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  
   Those left to cherish her memories are her children: Harlan Ehlers of Palm Springs, California, Fred Ehlers and his wife Sue of Albert City and Doris Erickson of Albert City; her grandchildren: Hugh Ehlers and his fiancé, Mindy Wright, Luke Ehlers and his wife Christy, Clayton Ehlers, Josh Erickson and his wife Steph and Brandon Erickson and his special friend, Jes Owens; three great grandchildren: Brady and Trevor Ehlers and Carter Erickson; one brother, Paul Zadow and his wife Mary; other extended family and a host of friends.   
   Margie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gordon; two brothers: Otto and Luther; and an infant daughter, Ruth.

GEORGE LANSINK
     George W. Lansink, age 79, of Odebolt, Iowa, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
   Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes.  The Reverend David Hemann officiated, with burial in St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery in Odebolt.   
   Born November 27, 1928, in Odebolt, Iowa, George Wesley Lansink was the son of Henry and Esther (Roeder) Lansink.  He grew up on a farm in the Ida Grove area where he attended country school and later went to parochial school in Odebolt.  George farmed his entire life and also operated the family trucking business, Lansink Transfer.
   On March 1, 1949, George was united in marriage to Loween Christiansen at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Odebolt.  The couple made their home south of Arthur where they continued to farm for many years.  They moved into Odebolt in 1995, and George retired in January of 2001.  In his earlier years, George enjoyed flying in his Piper Cub plane, yodeling, and playing the harmonica and guitar.  He also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, visiting with people, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
   Survivors include his wife, Loween; four children, George E. (Jan) Lansink of Cedar Falls, Randy Lansink and special friend Roxanne Morgan of Garden City, KS, Kent (Elkie) Lansink of Manilla, and Brenda (Mark) Wallace of Olathe, KS; eight grandchildren, Josh Lansink, Jeffrey (Maria) Lansink, Jennifer (Alex) Lansink-Gutt, Stephanie (Neal) Murphy, Austin and Paige Lansink, and Braden and Isaac Wallace; and seven step-grandchildren, Scott (Heather) Gilroy, Tim (Mindy) Gilroy, and Jessica, April, Jeremey, Dustin, and Brittney Morgan; five great-grandchildren, Alex, Jack, and Drew Lansink, and Kerriann and Devon Murphy.  He is also survived by a brother, Ronald (Betty) Lansink of Danbury; two sisters, Audrey (Lou) Hostert, and Cathy (Jack) Donovan, all of Omaha; and many nieces, nephews, other extended family members; and a host of friends.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brice Lansink; a granddaughter, Kristie Lansink; two brothers, Milford and Harold Lansink; and a sister in infancy, Marcella Lansink.

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We're nostalgic for those long-ago summer Saturday nights in Odebolt when the high school band played concerts in front of what is now First State Bank. City employees would set up chairs and lights for the band facing east, and green benches facing west for the audience . Some people preferred to sit in their cars, parked on either side of the green benches. Charley King was always there selling popcorn from his popcorn stand on wheels. The audience showed their appreciation for the music by clapping their hands, but people in the cars honked the car horns too. It was a grand, loud cacophony.

Not so enjoyable were the rehearsals for the summer band concerts, held in the school band room, which then had no air conditioning. During construction of today's school wing which houses the band room, the band rehearsed in the bus barn. Before that, rehearsals took place in the lunch room, a separate building on the south side of Sixth Street. The 1958 addition to the school covered over that block of Sixth Street.

Jack Krusenstjerna said in an interview several years ago that he thought band was introduced in the Odebolt school about 1928 by Kermit Chase. Odebolt had a long history of town bands before that.

The Odebolt Observer wrote in May 1881:
A musical tournament by the bands on the Missouri slope is beginning to be talked up.  Place and time are not yet indicated. Should the tournament come off, our boys will be "thar." It will be a windy time.

There was a well-known Knights of Pythias band in the 1890's. 
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In the early 1900's the band stand in this photo was used for concerts, but when Odebolt was without a band, the bandstand was given to Kiron for their Mengis band. 
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See the bandstand in this 1908 photo of the park.
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Search "band" in the pico search box of The Odebolt History Pages, and you'll find more information.

Please share your memories of Odebolt bands with us; for instance, can anyone tell us where the band rehearsed in the 1940's and before? Do you remember band contests? Do you remember marching in the cold at football games, or marching in wool uniforms in summer parades?
 - Bonnie Ekse

Funeral services for Wally Carstensen, 84, who died July 17 from injuries sustained in an accident on June 23, were held on Monday, July 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt.  The Rev. Mark Volkers officiated. 
   In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed to various organizations and foundations close to Wally's heart.   View the obituary

From Spencer Daily Reporter
Read an article which includes reference to Odebolt's police chief, Bruce Henderson & his wife, who participated in the Iowa Lakes Community College's sixth annual poker ride to raise money for student scholarships.

From Spencer Daily Reporter
Read an article which includes reference to Odebolt's police chief, Bruce Henderson & his wife, who participated in the Iowa Lakes Community College's sixth annual poker ride to raise money for student scholarships.

The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 29
July 17, 2008

The Mayor Sez…
     From our last City Council meeting it was suggested that a downtown beautification committee be formed. Anyone interested in being on this committee should contact City Hall. Our "visioning" process does include some ideas for downtown; having a committee of interested persons could be very effective.
     Chuck Gardner, a former Odeboltian, told me that while on a recent trip to France, he paid $8.43 per gallon for gas. Hmmm?
    Let us take time to thank the people who have been working on the berms on the Memorial Walk ... Ingleside Club members, Freida Stehr, Audrey and Don Poppen, Roger and Gerry Fineran, and Elaine Rex. All their time and efforts are greatly appreciated. If anyone else is interested in helping, even for a few hours, contact City Hall.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor
     www.odebolt.net/council.html

School Board--Nominations for school board vacancies can be filed between July 7 and July 31, 2008. School board elections will be held September 9. Odebolt-Arthur has two board members with expiring terms. They are Deb Bengford of Arthur and Tracy Bengford of Odebolt. Both seats are for three-year terms.

Photos in this week's Chronicle:
--Matt Huegerich of Iowa State Bank and Thad Diersen of Pioneer Seed were among purchasers of trophies to be presented at the Sac County Fair Beef Show.
--Darrell Godbersen of UAP; Duane Schofield of United Bank of Iowa of Arthur and Odebolt; and Thad Diersen of Pioneer Seeds contributed to the scholarship fund. Both photos taken at the Sac County Cattlemen Steak Fry and Trophy Auction on June 30.
--Norm Behrens of First State Bank is shown presenting a check for $5,000 to Steve Bengford of the Odebolt Community Center for the mural of the bank building on the north wall of the OCC.
--O-A Class of 1958 at their June 21, 2008 reunion.
--Kiron Baptist Bible School entertaining residents at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center.
--Children cooling off at the Odebolt Public Swimming Pool. - D. Cleveland

A New Look for Odebolt.
-A photo taken at An Iowa Living Roadways Community Visioning meeting at the Odebolt Public Library July 7 with 22 people in attendance. Preliminary concept plans for improvements in and around Odebolt were presented by Joshua Shields, landscape architect and ISU interns, Emily Brodersen and Dylan Jones. Anyone is welcome to attend these meetings. Please call the Odebolt City Hall for more information. - D. Cleveland
-A plan view drawing showing how the intersection at 2nd and Main Street could be improved by adding more green space, a plaza in front of the Community Center and an improved parking lot. There is a view from above and at street level.
-A vision for sprucing up the Cracker Jack cribs at the intersection of Highways 715 and 39. Painted on the side of a crib, along with artwork, is Odebolt, Guess what's inside!

--Jack and Jane Hogue's barn at the Prairie Pedlar with its barn quilt "Double Aster".

"A Sunday Afternoon Drive"
Sac County Farm Bureau invites you to join them on "A Sunday Afternoon Drive". On Sunday, Aug. 3, participants will meet at the fairgrounds in Sac City at 2 p.m. to board a deluxe 49-passenger tour bus and begin a leisurely jaunt around the county.
     Along the way, host Russ Davis will provide commentary on the barn quilts that dot the countryside and history on the farmsteads that are home to the quilts. One of the stops will be at the Prairie Pedlar where owners Jack and Jane Hogue will give garden tours and supper will be served. The bus will arrive back at the fairgrounds at approximately 7 p.m.
     The cost of the tour is $10 per person, which includes the meal. Reservations are required. To make reservations, call the Farm Bureau office in Sac City at 712-662-4768 or email iasac@fbfs.com

Odebolt Museum--The donations and memorials given to the Odebolt Museum during the past year are listed in this week's Chronicle. The Odebolt Historical Society expressed their appreciation to everyone for their generous support. The money is spent on updates and repairs to the museum building.

TROJAN TRIUMPH Read sports & school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week. STAY UP-TO-DATE AND INFORMED! VISIT www.odebolt-arthur.net Photos: --O-A Majors Baseball --O-A Minors Baseball --O-A Youth Minor Softball team won 1st place in the Northern Iowa Youth Minor Softball League on June 29th. --2008 O-A Major Girls Softball finished with an 11-6 record. Read accounts of the Trojanettes' quarterfinal round of regionals, the semifinal and the final, where they were defeated by Woodbury Central.  The Trojanettes ended another outstanding season with a 24-9 record and a ranking of thirteenth in 1A by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.  They are also only the third Trojanette softball team to come within a win of qualifying for the State Tournament.  Other regional finals games were in 1991 and in 1995.

OBITUARIES

WINIFRED BIRD
Winifred Rose Bird, 88, of Carroll and formerly of Sac City and Odebolt, Iowa, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Carroll Health Center in Carroll.
     Mass of the Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll with the Rev. Timothy Schott as celebrant. Interment and graveside rites were held at the St. Martin Cemetery at Odebolt, Iowa.
     Winifred was born on July 20, 1919 at Early, Iowa to Cornelius and Clara Daton Bird. She attended schools in Odebolt and graduated in 1937. She then attended Thompson Beauty School in Des Moines, Iowa.
     Winifred owned and operated Charm Beauty Shop in Sac City for over 35 years.
     In 1971 she moved to Indiana and lived there until 1974 then she moved to Carroll. Winifred retired in 1982.
     She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in Odebolt while living there and while in Carroll she was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
     Surviving are a sister, Mary Irlbeck and her husband Al of Carroll, a brother, Cornelius Bird and his wife Shirley of Spokane, Washington and a sister, Norma Yankovich of Canyon City, Colorado, and a sister-in-law, Darlene Bird, of Odebolt, Iowa, several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Vincent, George, James, William and Bernard; two sisters: Mariah Bird and Alicia Alarcon; sisters-in-law, Leona Bird, Eldora Bird and Delores Bird; and brothers-in-law, Edward Alarcon and Frank Yankovich.

DUANE EINSPAHR
     Frederick Duane Einspahr, 75, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at his home in Odebolt.
     Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 9th, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt with Rev. DeeAnn Klapp officiating. Burial was at the Odebolt Cemetery with military graveside rites by the American Legion Post No. 313 of Odebolt. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements.
     Duane was born September 17, 1932, in Odebolt. He lived north of Odebolt in his early years and attended country school at Richland No. 1 through the 8th grade. He graduated from Odebolt High School in 1949. He worked for area farmers loading bales for penny a bale, then worked for Grant Langley at the Cheese Factory delivering milk door to door and to the school. Later he worked for Maurice Johnson at Johnson Produce hauling cream and eggs and mixing and delivering feed.
     On December 31, 1952, Duane married Beverly Ann Bergman. To this union three children were born: Michael, Debra, and Steven.
     In February of 1953 he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He did his basic training at Fort Riley, KS, then at Fort Benning, GA. In November of 1953 he went to Korea and was there until January of 1955. When he returned home he started farming on the Fred Frevert farm north of town, 1956 was a very dry year, so he took classes on the G.I. Bill to help with expenses.
     In November 1961 he had a farm sale and went into business as an International Harvester Farm Implement Dealer in partnership with Reinard Janssen. They also farmed in partnership east of Boyer until 1983 when he started farming on his own. He retired in 1999.
     Over the years he served as an ambulance driver and has been involved on the committees of the local Fair Board, Fire Department, and Methodist Church on Trustees and Pastor Parish where he has been a member since 1955. He was Commander of the American Legion Post No. 313 for two years and in charge of organizing the Veterans Memorial at the cemetery. He was a 50 plus year member.
     Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Eva (Gunderson) Einspahr; brother Howard Einspahr; and brother-in-law Robert Farbelow.
     He is survived by his wife Beverly; son Michael and wife Holly Einspahr of Tempe, AZ; daughter Debra and husband Merle Miller of Odebolt; and son Steven and wife Kim Einspahr of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Cory and wife Mindy Miller and their children Avaree and Axton of Odebolt; Kayla Miller of Odebolt; Kristen Einspahr of Overland Park, KS; his sister Margaret Farbelow of Chicago, IL; brother Bill and wife Rose Einspahr of Oklahoma City, OK; sister-in-law Rita Einspahr of Shawnee Mission, KS; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

WAYNE SIEBRECHT
     Wayne Siebrecht, age 85, of Schaller, Iowa died peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home on July 8, 2008.
     Wayne Earl Siebrecht was born October 30, 1922 in Odebolt, Iowa, the son of Otto and Lorinda (Sisk) Siebrecht. He was baptized as an infant in the Methodist Church in Odebolt and later affirmed his faith as a youth when he was confirmed in the same church. Wayne received his education at the Richland Township Country School near Odebolt.
     On December 7, 1944, Wayne was united in marriage to Fernetta Jeckell in Sioux City, Iowa. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Rosemary, and a son, David. Wayne and Fernetta raised their family on a farm near Schaller. He also logged many hours behind the wheel of a truck as he operated his trucking business.
     Wayne was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and a longtime, faithful member of the Methodist Church in Schaller, where he had served as a trustee. He enjoyed playing cards and belonged to a men's bridge club. Fishing was one of Wayne's favorite pastimes, and he loved his trips to "the boat" in Sioux City. Wayne was a loving husband and devoted father, and his family always came first in his heart. In his later years, Wayne's grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a special source of joy for him. He especially enjoyed attending all his grandchildren's activities and following them in sports. He was a quiet man who was always quick to spread a smile over his face. Wayne's caring ways will be deeply missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him.
     Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Fernetta, his daughter, Rosemary (Richard) Blum and his son, David (Kathy) Siebrecht, all of Schaller; his grandchildren: Kurt (Deb) Blum of Fort Collins, Colorado; Kent (Stacy) Blum of Nebraska City, Nebraska; Kory (Tonia) Blum of Schaller; Jason (fiancé Carolyn Wilson) Siebrecht of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Jamie (Tracy) Siebrecht of Alta, Iowa; great-grandchildren: Alexander Blum, Andrew Blum, Adrianne Blum, Austin Blum, Makensi Blum, Sydney Blum, Christian Blum, Klint Blum, Kolton Blum, Dawson Blum, Brayden Blum, Madison Tresler, Bailey Siebrecht, McKenna Wilson, Sydney Wilson, Cooper Siebrecht, Cobe Siebrecht and Cade Siebrecht; one sister, Bernice Christiansen of Early, Iowa; three sisters-in-law: Naomi Patten of Aurelia, Iowa; Mary Ann Siebrecht of Odebolt, Iowa; Marie Siebrecht of Alta, Iowa; and Vivian Keuhn of Trenton, Missouri; extended family and a host of friends.
     Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Glen Siebrecht and Lyle Siebrecht; and his sister, Dorothy Godbersen.

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The Odebolt History Pages

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The following is an excerpt from an article by H. B. Hook, editor of The Chronicle from June, 1933, to November, 1935. This was written for the 1953 Odebolt Chronicle Progress Edition. Can anyone tell us where the Odebolt golf club was?

1933 - ah, those good old depression days! No cold or hot wars going on; no A or H bombs; no income taxes for us poor peons; no minimum wage law; no Taft-Hartley; no 40-hour week; no TV; no traffic jams; no panty raids; no chlorophyll and no B. O. antidotes.

How did we live? Today's jive set talks about living it up. They should know something about the solid living we had in Odebolt in 1933, 34 and 35, and they might rightfully be jealous. Those softball teams developed by Frank Mattes and "Coonie" Rex, with Old Man Ralph Swanson (retired) and myself at the mike of the P.A. system; the lighted grounds promoted by the merchants, with then Congressman Guy Gillette pitching the opening inning; the commercial Club fall carnivals and auto raffles, with Ira Martin, Fred Einspahr, Al Krusenstjerna, and Carl Hansen hawking the tickets until they were hoarse; peddling stock for a new bank after the First National gave me a "quitting business" ad; entertaining politicians and members of the highway commission in order to get paved roads east and west of town; joining the "family night" at the Odebolt golf club, with some gracious folks always having enough extra potato salad and chocolate cake in their basket to feed this starved singleton; Oscar Larson stepping out of the post office into the insurance business, and giving me my first lesson in security by hooking me on to a 20-year policy which has only one more premium to go (Thanks, Pal); the heavy drinking (buttermilk ) that A. R. Peterson and I indulged in; the long hours that Lloyd Watts kept his drug emporium open, as we all helped him on his way to his first million; the fatherly guidance and encouragement from my one sustaining and loveable connection with Odebolt through the years - Don G. Mullan; singing in church parlors, at funerals and in Frank Mattes' Easter cantata, accompanied by orchestra - a production worthy of big cities; cheering Supt. A. W. Coon's Odebolt teams; arranging the cheese and ice cubes for Nate Skalovsky's bridge quartet; skunking Merle Sanders over the billiard tables at the Masonic club rooms; that memorable night when I was finally indoctrinated within those walls; the picnics, church suppers and country dinners amongst the sort of genuine friends than which there are none whicher; the night my nose turned me back, almost a block away, from my first attempt at a lutefisk supper, and the maidens fair who suffered under my clumsy feet while dancing at Lake Blackhawk.

Where was the Odebolt Golf Course?

Well, it only took a few hours for our readers to tell us where the Odebolt golf club was! John Ellis, who grew up in Odebolt in the '30's and '40's, emailed this wonderful story:

John Ellis said ... "The golf course was located north and east of Odebolt. From where the existing Cracker Jack cribs are today [NW corner of junction of Highway 175 and County Road M43], you went north on which was a gravel road at that time for either two or three miles. I can't recall which; however, I think it was three miles then east one mile and the course and clubhouse was located on the north side. The course was nine holes with a creek running through it.

I remember when the spring thaws came; you could go down by the creek area and retrieve golf balls that popped to surface. I used to caddy for my Dad as well as other golfers such as Cooney Rex, who at that time was one of the best golfers in Northwest Iowa. Used to marvel at Cooney's drives as in those days the ball took off on a low trajectory then would rise to great heights at the end. On certain Sundays I was fortunate enough to go with my Dad to various golf tournaments in neighboring towns at which time I either caddied for him or someone else. I remember one time at Onawa I carried clubs for a local golfer on what was a very hot day. Caddy fees were usually 25 cents per nine holes; however, in this instance this golfer told me, "Son, I'm going to buy you the biggest bottle of pop in the house". He did, and that's all I got. -- John Ellis

Considering that pop was probably only a nickel or a dime then, it was a poor substitute for the usual fee of a quarter!"

R. J. Rex  said via email, "John's memory of where the golf course is close.  It was 2 miles north of the cracker jack cribs and then 1/4 mi east.  [which would place it in Section 14 of Richland Township, on the north side of 310th Street.] The clubhouse was located on the southwest corner of the course.
     And yes, Cooney WAS the best golfer in NW Iowa. He won many many tournaments. I also caddied as many of us kids did. Don Rex did most of the mowing and Cooney did the greens. (with Don assisting).  

7/17 Rex adds ... the first hole ran parallel to the east/west road, going by the course, the tee box facing west.  And John is correct - there was a waterway going through the first hole (an others).  The strategy of the first hole was to "lay up" with your driver and then pitch the ball onto the green with your wedge, hopefully close to the hole.  Birdies were common on the first hole for the experienced golfer.

Chuck Hanson emailed us 7/16 ... "I was a caddy for my great uncle Ed Hanson at the old course when there was an incident that made the Des Moines Register. One of the players that day was Mr. Iver Buehler. One of Iver's shots met a redhead woodpecker in flight. The birds beak penetrated the golf ball and both ball and bird fell to ground. The bird was dead and after a bit of talk it was decided to shoot a picture and submit it to a feature in the Register called "Iowa Oddities" which was similar to" Ripley's Believe it or not". It was just a week or two later that the "birdie" incident was published.
     The demise of the golf course was caused by some of the members deciding to sharpen their hunting skills by shooting "clay rocks" near the club house. The shattered pieces of the targets fell in a neighboring field and some hogs tried to eat the pieces and died. I suppose it was the settlement with the farmer that was the end of the course. The land is presently owned by Mr. Wally Carstensen." - Great story, Chuck!

This 1908 map on Odebolt History Pages doesn't have Highway 175, because it didn't exist then, but you can judge its placement from the railroad tracks. Remember that the first east-west road north of Highway 175 is only half a mile north.   1908 Map

You can also type "310th St & Fox Ave, Odebolt, IA 51458" in the Google Maps search box and click on "Satellite" in the upper right corner. You may have to zoom out a couple notches. That long north-south field on the west side of Section 14 is the same size as in 1908, 100 years ago!

Woodbury Central beats O-A for State Trip
O-A was defeated 4-0 by Woodbury Central at Battle Creek Thursday, July 10th.  Odebolt-Arthur, women's team, coached by Kay Bloyer, finished the campaign with a 24-9 mark.  Article from Sioux City Journal. 

Also see the story from Ida County Courier
Coach Bloyer noted the regional final is the farthest an O-A team has advanced in postseason play.

The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 28
July 10, 2008

The Mayor Sez…
     The next time you drive by the swimming pool take notice of the beautiful new benches inside the fence. The Dick Hoelscher Family donated these benches to provide comfort to one and all while at the pool. The City appreciates the Hoelschers’ generosity and thoughtfulness. We Salute!!!
     I am sure most everyone has noticed the work activity on the old 1881 Mattes bldg. in preparation for it’s demolition. This is due to the fact that the old building has been falling apart at an increasing rate. It should be down within the next month or so.
     From the ‘bolt,
     R. J. Rex, Mayor

Click for July 7th City Council
MEETING MINUTES
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SERVICE SALUTE--Sergeant Major Lawrence P. Fineran, son of Roger and Gerry Fineran of Odebolt. Read his military history

Photos in this week's Chronicle:
--Senator Chuck Grassley held a constituent meeting at the Odebolt Public Library meeting room on July 2, with over 35 people in attendance. -- D. Cleveland
--O-A Class of '79 at their reunion on June 21.
--Rotary - Outgoing Rotary President Kristan Bieber presented Jim Meyer with the distinguished Paul Harris Fellowship Award. They are pictured with Incoming President Rendee Wallace.
--Grant for Swimming Pool - INS and Sac Mutual awarded a grant of $750 to the City of Odebolt for the Odebolt Swimming Pool renovation project. Dale Schaefer, Sac Co. Mutual Telephone Manager, Ron Rex, Mayor of Odebolt, and J. D. Siebert of INS are pictured with Chelsea Larson, Pool Manager. -- D. Cleveland
--Seven new benches at Odebolt swimming pool were constructed and donated by Richard Hoelscher. -- D. Cleveland

TROJAN TRIUMPH Read sports & school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week. STAY UP-TO-DATE AND INFORMED! VISIT www.odebolt-arthur.net --Trojanettes win over Charter Oak-Ute to end regular season with 21-8 record. --Trojanettes win over Charter Oak-Ute in opening game of regionals.

STUDENT NEWS
 - Dean's List, 2008 spring semester:
University of Iowa: Jacob Henrich and Alayna Kay Prall-Wilken.
 - Iowa State University: Allison Hansen, Katie Schroeder, Catlin Thompson.
 - University of Northern Iowa: Kara Kelly, Katherine Olson and Jamie Scott.

Kara Kelly, Marc Siebrecht graduated from the University of Northern Iowa.

NEW LISTING--For Sale in Odebolt:  Approximately 6.33 acres of land.  Zoned agriculture, but can be re-zoned residential.  Great opportunity for development!  See us for details!  Swanson INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE  www.swansoninsuranceandre.com 

The Chronicle, Vol. 117, No. 27
July 3, 2008

From the ‘bolt,
R. J. Rex, Mayor
www.odebolt.net/council.html

P.S. A big thanks to Don and Barb Horak; Kyle Hustedt and Barb Votrobeck; and the Odebolt Alumni Band for their superb entertainment at the alumni banquet. Jeff McDonough ... there is no doubt in my mind that you will be invited back to emcee our next banquet. Good job!

CITY OF ODEBOLT
TREE TRIMMING NOTICE

142.04 DUTY TO TRIM TREES.  The owner or agent of the abutting property shall keep the trees on, or overhanging the street, trimmed so that all branches will be at least sixteen (16) feet above the surface of the street and eight (8) feet above the sidewalks.  (Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12 [2c])
     Measuring poles are available to borrow from the City.  Trees must be in compliance by August 1, 2008.  If necessary, the City may perform the required action and assess the costs against the abutting property for collection in the same manner as a property tax.

O-A Booster Club Golf Outing--Friday, August 1, 2008, the Odebolt-Arthur Booster Club will host their annual 4-person best ball (18 holes) at the Sac County Golf and Country Club.  Top bidders in a silent auction will be able to golf with Johnny Orr.  See details in The Chronicle.

Blood Drive--Thursday, July 10, 2008, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Odebolt Community Center.  www.siouxlandbloodbank.org

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
Chronicle Printing & Publishing
     Pictured are the staff members of The Chronicle Printing & Publishing located at 216 S. Main, Odebolt, Iowa.  The Chronicle is a combination of three newspapers:  The Odebolt Chronicle, The Early News, and The Wall Lake Blade and continues to serve those communities and the surrounding areas.

Chapter DS Gives Awards--Chapter DS, P.E.O. Sisterhood of Odebolt is pleased to announce this year's O-A recipient of the Achievement award, Nicole Thies, and the O-A recipient of the Science Award, Bayle Oelrich.  They were each given a $250 scholarship to apply toward their college tuition.

91st Birthday Card Shower for Maxine Roberts, July 9, 2008. Wishes may be sent to: P.O. Box 101, Arthur, IA 51431. Love from: Terry, Sharon & Jeanette

A Big Thank You...You made our Eagle's
 Club Event and Odebolt Creek Days
Open House a HUGE success!!

     We heard so many wonderful memories and stories from you about our building's past that we can't remember all of them. So we need your help to create a "story book" for our "museum".
     Please send us a letter, an email, or stop by again and share your memory or story with us or send a letter to First State Bank, 100 S. Main Street, P.O. Box 467, Odebolt, Iowa 51458.
     We look forward to hearing from you!

Big Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care
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Member FDIC
Battle Creek 365-4341, Danbury 883-2161,
Ida Grove, 364-3181, Odebolt 668-2218,
Mapleton 881-2161

TROJAN TRIUMPH Read sports & school news in this special section of The Chronicle each week. STAY UP-TO-DATE AND INFORMED! VISIT www.odebolt-arthur.net In this issue ... --Trojanettes place seventh in MVC softball tournament, have season record of 19-6. --See write-ups of other Trojanette games. Odebolt-Arthur Tee Ball     For Girls & Boys who have completed Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten.  July 7, 8, 9 & 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Pee Wee Ballfields.  BE READY TO PLAY!  Parents, feel free to bring your glove and join your child on the field!  Questions:  call Jason Wulf at 668-2409.

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OA Nettes Softball will be in the region finals for the first time in school history!  Brittany Walsh pitched a no-hitter at Galva.  See the story from Sioux City Journal

O-A NETTES SOFTBALL

     Here are some recent photos of the O-A softball team. They are ranked 13th in the state of Iowa with a record of 23-8.
     The Nettes defeated West Harrison 10-1 Monday night, July 8th to advance to Class 1A District semifinals in Galva where they will play against River Valley.  Game time is 7:00 p.m.,  Wednesday, July 9th at Galva.
- Mark Volkers

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 to view a slide show.

F. Duane Einspahr
    Frederick Duane Einspahr, 75, of Odebolt, passed away on Sunday, July 6th, at his home in Odebolt. 
     Funeral services will be held for Duane on Wednesday, July 9th, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt.
     Visitation is from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 8th, at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Odebolt where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Obituary at www.farberotteman.com

Covered Wagon passes through!  Dorothy Evens sent in the below photos of a covered wagon that passed her place on July 1st.  Lee, the Horse Logger, is heading to California with a 3 horse hitch.  He was to stay in Arthur that night.  Dorothy says his website, www.leehorselogger.com is interesting reading!

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The Odebolt History Pages

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     Ninety-three years ago The Odebolt News printed this update of construction progress on the First National Bank building. The "Easy Life Club" refers to the occupants of the loafers' bench set against the north wall of the Mattes Building (today's silhouette building) at the southwest corner of Second and Main. The new building had reached a sufficient height to allow the "Easy Lifers" to see the workers over the high wooden fence which surrounded the site. Check the list of construction workers--maybe you'll find one of your ancestors!

THE ODEBOLT NEWS. Vol. II. No. 15.
JULY 1, 1915.

NEW BANK BUILDING NOW REACHES INTO AIR
Window Casings Placed on South Side Bring Structure Into View of Easy Lifers

     The placing of the huge window casings of the new First National Bank Building being built by Mr. W. P. Adams early this week brought the workmen into plain view of the Easy Life Club and gave the largest showing yet made by the men who are doing the work.
     The six large granite base stones on the east front were all in place on Monday and on Tuesday the steps to the front entrance were being set. The first coat of cement has been laid also. This covers all conduits for electric light and telephone wires. The Easy Life Club mistook these, very naturally, for water pipes and reached the conclusion before their error was discovered that the building was to be well watered. The next covering for the floor will be a coat of three inches of gravel and cement and the last will be regular tile, with a portion of the floor set in cork tile--something new for this section of the country.
     Two new bricklayers arrived and were on the job Monday morning.
     If everything goes well the stonework will reach the top of the window casings by Saturday evening.
     Here is a list of the men who are doing this excellent work:
Superintendent--J. K. Joddu.
Architect's Supt. -- H. L. Small of Chicago.
Timekeeper--G. L. Shane, Omaha.
Electrician--A. J. Thompson of St. Louis.
Stone Cutter --Andy McMorran of Stinesville, Ind. Stone Setters--W. A. Cousins of St. Louis, foreman; W. Wagner of St. Louis, setter; R. Johnson of St. Louis, rigger; G. Hammer, Odebolt, helper.
Cement Finisher--J. Leion of Omaha.
Teamster--A. M. Davis, Odebolt.
Bricklayers--B. Lynn of Omaha, foreman; F. Meischke of Omaha; M. L. Scrum of Omaha; helpers, R. Hollenbeck and F. Gregg of Odebolt. Carpenters--Paul Schultz, foreman; J. Rheinbolt, J. McGonigle, S. Johnson and F. Carlson, all of Odebolt.
Laborers--John Salstrom, foreman, W. R. DeLong, Dan Briggle, R. Camp, D. Fitzpatrick, J. Hurley, E. Kelley and E. Watson, all of Odebolt.