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The Chronicle, Volume 111,
Number 17, April 25, 2002
Odebolt Firemen called to Liaison's - The Fire
Department answered a fire call at Liaison's, Inc. at 214 Main Street on
Saturday, April 10 at 6:51 a.m. The fire started in the bar area
and destroyed one corner of the bar. The building sustained
considerable smoke damage and the cause is under investigation.
Firemen Recognized - The Odebolt Fire
Department presented four members with plaques at the annual supper and
dance held April 6, 2002 at the Community Center. Those recognized were:
Bobby Schlender as "Fireman of the Year"; James Pierce for 10
years of service to the department; Ranell Drake and Dean Davenport as
"Honorary Firemen". Ron and Jenny Sorenson donated a
Firemen's Poster, which they had purchased at the auction during the
dance, to Fire Chief Tysor
Quasquicentennial Ball King and Queen Contest -
Ballots for King and Queen (over 65 years of age) and for Junior King
and Queen (9th through 12th grade) are available at Jamboree Foods,
First Federal, United Bank, Upper Cut, Joan's Headquarters or Caroll's
Kitchen. The Ball will be the evening of June 8, 2002.
Odebolt Chamber of Commerce Meeting - April 10,2002
- Planters and flowers for the downtown area will be purchased
soon. Flags will be hung downtown and volunteers will be needed to
mount brackets and fix broken ones as well as help position and plant
the planters. Work will begin on the Chamber Float. Frisbees
or wooden nickels will be ordered to throw out at parades. The
goal is to enter the float in other parades this summer. Letters
have been sent to area band directors and dance squad instructors
inviting participation in the Quasquicentennial parade. Trophies
to be offered are on display at the high school. Judges for the
event will be contacted. KKIA and KAYL will be contacted about
advertising for Creek Days. 3-on-3 update - The first six
businesses to get their forms in will have their names on backboards and
t-shirts. Entries will be distributed to schools in mid-May and
are available at the Bloyer Agency. Deadline for the $500
Chamber scholarship is May 1, 2002. Applicants may turn in their
essays at the high school. Sunday, October 13, 2002 will be the
2nd Annual Pancake Brunch. Heart and Home has volunteered to have
Santa at their business at Christmas.
The Mayor Sez
_Ben Hecht, famous writer and director,
once said, "I was born to write and write I will".
One thing my critics will agree with me on is that I am no Ben
Hecht! My sole purpose of "The Mayor Sez " column is to
try and keep the citizens informed of city activities, events, and to
highlight community projects and the people that make them happen. I
must admit that I have an ulterior motive and that is to get more people
involved. Remember you don t have to belong to a group or an
organization to be a volunteer.
_Attention walkers! The Odebolt Memorial Walk Park Board needs
your help. When you "walk the walk" please bring a bag with
you to put refuse in. Due to the wind (and litterbugs) we have a lot of
refuse at the park that needs to be picked up. The board members have
begun the clean-up process and will appreciate any help we can get.
Thank you.
_NEWS FLASH! Tickets are on sale for the Quasqui Ball that will
be held Sat., June 8th, at the Community Center. Due to limited seating
I would suggest you get them a.s.a.p. You will be in for a fine
dinner, great entertainment, announcement of the Kings and Queens, beard
judging contest, and a whole lot more. Tickets are $15. single and $25.
for two. Tickets are available at City Hall, 1st Federal Bank, United
Bank, The Upper Cut, and Joan s Headquarters. Any questions call Kristy
at 4290 or me at 4103.
- R. J. Rex, Mayor
Deaths:
Burton, Phyllis (Hess) age 75 of Greenwood, died April 5, 2002 at
Beech Grove (state not given). Born February 5, 1927 to Harold and
Pearl (Struchen) Hess of Odebolt; married James E. Burton June 9,
1946 at Odebolt. Burial Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, White River
Township.
Loch, Michael, age 64, of Odebolt, died April 18, 2002 at Mercy
Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. Born May 27, 1937, in Great
Falls, Montana, son of Frank Joseph and Nellie Lena (Hanusa) Loch.
Attended school in Dutton and Great Falls, Montana; graduated from
Gonzaya Prep School in Spokane, WA in 1956. Graduated Montana
State College in Bozeman 1963. Married Geraldine L. Blackman, June
1965 - divorced 1976; married Annmarie D. Wolf (died 1992); married
Sharyn H. (Lange) Schramm on Nov, 20, 1995.
The Chronicle, Volume 111,
Number 16, April18, 2002
O-A and WLVA Discuss Sharing
Superintendent - Representatives of the Odebolt-Arthur and Wall Lake
View Auburn School Districts recently discussed the possibility of
sharing a superintendent. The WLVA Superintendent is leaving and
there is a possibility that O-A Superintendent Dick Profit will accept a
position at Shenandoah School District. O-A School Board Members
have also met with BC-IG, Galva-Holstein, Schaller-Crestland, Sac
Community and WLVA concerning possible sharing options for resources,
curricular programs and instructors. The Board will pursue
possible sharing and is keeping all options open.
Odebolt Native Named Engineer of the
Year - Donald Etler, a 1972 OAHS graduate, of Algona, Iowa, has been
honored as "Engineer of the Year" by the Iowa Section of the
American Society of Agricultural Engineers. He was selected for service
to the public and individuals in the fields of agricultural drainage,
wetlands regulations compliance, and environmental protection. Etler is
a principal of Kuehl and Payer, Ltd., a consulting engineering and land
surveying firm with offices in Storm Lake, Algona and Sac City. He
is the son of Clarence and Dawn Etler of Odebolt.
Odebolt Community Center, Inc. Raffle
- The OCC will hold a raffle with drawings to take place during the Gala
Ball on June 8th, and during Creek Days on June 15 and 16. A
maximum of 750 tickets will be sold for a donation of $50.00 for each
ticket. There will be 6 winners of $500, 2 winners of $1,000, one
winner of $2,000, and a top prize of $3,000. You need not be
present to win! Tickets are available from the Board of
Directors of the Center: Mike Olerich, Pat Reis, Steve Bengford,
Greg Neville, Pam Porter, Cheryl McFarland. Tickets can also be
purchased at Reis Auto Service, Odebolt Lumber or Swanson Insurance.
Schulte Receives Scholarship -
Tiffany Schulte, OAHS senior, and daughter of Larry and Diane Schulte of
Odebolt, was selected as the winner of the Sac Soil and Water
Conservation District CDI Scholarship Contest. Her entry will now
go on to the Regional Contest.
The Mayor Sez
_It is now time to dispel some myths about our
new community center. It is NOT going to raise your taxes; it is
going to be self sufficient; it will be finished; it will be used.
Now is the time to get your checkbook out and make a generous
contribution so you can share in the pride of having a new community
center. It is too late when you are "out on the
hill." Do it now! Don't wait! Your generosity and
financial support is what makes our beautiful memorial walk park what it
is today. "Both projects can be pride of the past and pride for the
future.
_We are very close to having our new water plant
online. According to the engineer..."very close".
_The water tower overflow problem with St.
Martin's has been abated.
_My hat's off to all of the people that made the Firemen's Dance a
smashing success.
- R. J. Rex, Mayor
Odebolt City Council Special Meeting -
will be held Tuesday, April 23 at Odebolt City Hall at 5:30
p.m. A Hearing will be held on proposed plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of costs for the construction of a twin
reinforced concrete box culvert over the Odebolt Creek on North Main
Street.
Deaths: Brown, Donald William,
died March 23, 2002 at his home in Storm Lake after a sudden
illness. Born February 1, 1942 in Odebolt, the son of Ewald and
Esther (Hokanson) Brown; graduated from Odebolt High School 1961; farmed
on family farm until 1978. Survived by sister, Dorothy McFarland,
brother, Robert Brown. Burial Odebolt Cemetery.
The Chronicle, Volume 111,
Number 15, April11, 2002
Odebolt History Book
Update - Odebolt Forever, 1877-2002", the
history book update covering the past 25 years in Odebolt, will be
available in June. The book is being offered until June 1st at a
special one-time pre-sale price. The Odebolt Historical Museum is
producing this book as a "not-for-profit" project for history
purposes and has ordered a conservative number of books. Please
order your book or books early if you want to be assured of receiving
one. You may place your order at First Federal Savings Bank or use the
order form provided. If you have questions, please contact Carol Auen.
Thanks for your support! See the Souvenir
Page for the order form!.
April 1, 2002, City
Council Meeting Briefs
- Some sidewalks are in need of repair. The City is
contemplating implementing a mandatory citywide sidewalk improvement
program. Council will take this under advisement for the next 30
days and more action may be taken at the May meeting. City will
pay for handicap access on replacements.
- Supt. Tysor stated the water building is on the new controls but
still on manual operation. A technician is here to get the kinks
out. Everything looks favorable for the blending of the
wells. Testing times are still undecided.
- The Mayor, Mayor Pro-tem and City Supt. will attend an upcoming
Drug and Alcohol Testing Alliance workshop.
- Weather permitting, the pool will open on Memorial Day (May
27). Molly Heidenreich will serve as Pool Manager. Life
Guards & basket room personnel have been hired. Early Bird
season passes will be on sale during the month of May at $50.00 per
family and $30.00 for a single season pass.
- Council will pay approximately $555.90 for extra insurance for
Creek Days. The OCC will be paying the rest, around $350.00
- Officer Luke Anderson is currently attending the Academy.
Chief Henderson will take on extra hours while he is absent and will be
on-call.
- The Elevator is expanding and there will be times when Walnut
Street will be closed for periods of time for loading train cars.
A warning device may be installed. Main Street will be open at all
times. Approval for temporary street closure was given.
The Odebolt-Arthur Prom
is to be held Saturday, April 20, and the junior class is busy working
on the theme "Heaven", using white gold and light blue
for colors. Public open house will be from 4:30 to 5:30 that
evening with the Grand March beginning after 5:45 p.m. Depending
on the weather, the PA system will be outside this year announcing the
students as they arrive, with the Junior class dads providing valet
parking. A program of Senior Awards and the Senior Slide Show will
follow the dinner. The dance follows the dinner and will conclude
at 11:30 p.m.
Letter to
the Editor: Dear Editor: Hats off to all who were
involved with the firemen's dance. .... For all of you who
weren't there to support our firemen, you really missed it! The
DJs, Musical Knights, were fantastic as they played music for young and
old. George and Thelma Dresselhuis danced as if they were in their
teens. They were truly an inspiration to all of us! God
bless them for coming out and showing their support. The auction,
I thought, was a huge success. And for all you non-smokers, it was
a smoke-free environment! Thank you to the smokers for the
courtesy of taking your cigarettes outside. Overall, I hope the
firemen are pleased, although there could have been a lot more people
there. Please Odebolt, don't ever forget these important people in
our lives. We need to stand behind them 100%. Who knows when
they'll be needed at our home or place of business. Thank you
Odebolt Firemen for the great job you do and a special thanks for the
great evening! Hopefully next year there will be an even bigger
turnout. - Jeannette Fertig, Odebolt Iowa
The Mayor Sez - What a beautiful sight! Driving by the Odebolt Museum the other day, I
couldn't t help noticing how nice the building looks! Then my recall
kicked in and I remembered Coaches Larry Allen s and Al Wilke s football
team of 1999, crawling all over the building with ladders, paint, and
brushes. (Not to mention Thelma S., Verna Mae S., Carol A., Elaine R.,
and others mixing paint and brushing, too). Endeavors like the above
just don t happen. It is because a group of determined individuals want
to do something for the betterment of their community. We salute!!
- News Flash! Just
in---McDonalds and Burger King are using imported beef. I absolutely can
t believe it!! What an insult to Iowa and the other beef producing
states. My advice is to act accordingly, if you know what I mean!
- The fireman's ball was a terrific success at the
Community Center. It was well attended and a good time was had by
all!
R. J. Rex, Mayor
Historical News (from history
buff, Bonnie Girvan Ekse)
Chronicle, Vol. 11, No. 50, April 21, 1898,
Page 1, Column 2 - Remember that the firemen
will give a May dance on Friday evening, May 6. The music will be
furnished by the Knights of Pythias orchestra. The boys are trying to
raise funds to meet the expense of the coming tournament and should be
aided by all who enjoy dancing. Chronicle, Vol. 12, No. 1, May
12, 1898, Page 1, Column 3 - The firemen’s dancing party
last Friday evening was a very enjoyable affair. The music, furnished by
home talent, was excellent. The boys cleared $12. (Note from Webmaster -
lets hope our 2002 Fireman's Dance cleared much more than that!)
Deaths: Siebrecht, Margaret Ann, 49,
of Akron, Iowa, died April 2, 2002 at her home. Burial Odebolt
Cemetery. Born May 27, 1952 in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of
Kermit and Jean (Spaugh) Siebrecht. Married Dennis Wilken, Sept.
1, 1996 in Akron. Survivors include husband Dennis, her parents,
one son, one stepdaughter, three stepsons, and siblings Barbara,
Rebecca, Rita and Allan.
The Chronicle, Volume 111,
Number 14, April 4, 2002
New Fire Department Officers - Fire
Department volunteers recently elected to new or continuing positions
are: Bill Tysor, Fire Chief; Carl Hemer, First Assistant; James
Pierce, Foreman; Travis Reis, Secretary/Treasurer; and Greg Neville,
Second Assistant.
Ball Field Improvement Project -
Upcoming plans of the O-A Ball Field Improvement Project Committee are
to move the softball program to Arthur and use the Odebolt field for
baseball, eliminating sharing of the fields by the programs. A used
lighting system was purchased from the Estherville school district for
$20,000, less than 1/2 the cost of new, to be installed on the field in
Odebolt. 1,000 feet of chain link fence was also purchased from
Estherville. Arthur field improvements will be an electronic
scoreboard, improved dugouts and a portable outfield fence, costs of
which will be shared by the City of Arthur and the O-A School.
Two Teachers Resign - The
Odebolt-Arthur School Board has approved early retirement resignations
at the end of this school year for Duane Anderson, Band Instructor for
11 years, and Eloise Obman, TAG Coordinator, who has been here
intermittently since 1963. Their positions will be absorbed by
other staff members. Brian Down resigned as middle school track
coach. Steve Walsh will take his position, while Joyce Falck will
take the middle school girls track coach position.
Siebrecht Seeking
Re-election - Sac County Recorder Linda Siebrecht has filed
nomination papers and is seeking re-election on the Republican tickect.
She is currently serving her 4th year as county recorder.
Siebrecht has worked a total of 9 years in the Recorder's office and
also worked as a legal secretary for 12 years. She and her husband,
Lester, live on their family farm north of Odebolt and have two children
at college.
The
Mayor Sez – The City will be glad when the installation of
the electronics will be completed at the new pump house. In the
interim, there have been several "glitches" (water tower
overflow and chlorinator problems). Please bear with us as we have
assurances from the overall engineering firm and the electrical
contractor that the completion date should be around the middle of
April. Steps are also being taken to make sure St. Martin's
parking area won't be flooded ever again (at least by the water tower
overflow).
Attention evening walkers! The
lights have been turned back on at the Odebolt Memorial Walk Park.
Deaths:
McDonough, Clyde "Pete", age 87 of
Sac City, passed away March 15, 2002 at Park View Manor, Sac City.
Born March 23, 1914 in Sac County, son of Charles and Ethel (Gilmour)
McDonough. Graduate of Odebolt High School; farmed near Schaller.
Survived by wife, Inez, 1 daughter, four sons, thirteen grandchildren,
twenty-eight great grandchildren and a brother, LaDon. Burial Cook
Center Cemetery.
Dadt, Margaret C. "Bobbi (Knecht)", age 98, of Ida
Grove died March 23, 2002 in Horn Memorial Hospital, Ida Grove,
Iowa. Born October 28, 1903 in Odebolt, daughter of George and
Ursula (Konrady) Knecht, Sr. Graduated St. Martin's School 1918;
Married Bill Dadt, April 15, 1922. Bill died 1960; Farmed many
years in Odebolt and Ida Grove area. Waitress for many years in
Ida Grove and loved by all. Burial, Ida Grove Cemetery.
Mortensen, Winston Alvin, age 83, of Odebolt, died March 27, 2002
at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. Born April 14, 1918 in
Battle Creek, Iowa, son of Thorvald Willhelm and Anna Hermina (Iversen)
Mortensen. Educated in Battle Creek; served US Army WW II; Married
Blanch Irene Bouslaugh in Onawa, June 3, 1944; truck driver for over 30
years; janitor at Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools from 1969-1982 and
school bus driver. Survived by four children, Elizabeth, Shirley, Gloria
and Stanley; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Burial, Odebolt
Cemetery.
Shoden, Margaret Alice (Krusenstjerna), died March 27, 2002 at
Bel Vista Convalescent Hospital in Long Beach, CA of cancer; Born
October 12, 1926 in Odebolt, daughter of George Alfred and Jennie
(McLean) Krusenstjerna; graduated Odebolt, 1944; married Richard Shoden,
November 1947, Long Beach, CA; employed by Bank of America; Survivors
include son, Dan, sister, Mary, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Page, Russ - age 44, of Westchester, IL, died January 18,
2002. Born May 28, 1957 in Lake City, Iowa to veterinarian Dr.
Charles and Faye Page. Graduated Odebolt-Arthur High School, 1975.
attended Maryville College and University of Iowa; worked in
Chicago and Kansas City as a commodity broker and trader; married Susan
Weber May 9, 1995; Survivors include his wife Susan, father Charles and
wife Marilyn, mother Faye, sister Toni, step-brothers Ken, Mark, and
Kirk Johnson; The entire Page family will be returning to Odebolt
for Odebolt Creek Days in June, 2002, and a memorial observance for
Russ's family and friends in the community who would like to attend.
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LATEST NEWS FROM MAYOR REX – The City will be glad when the
installation of the electronics will be completed at the new pump house.
In the interim, there have been several "glitches" (water
tower overflow and chlorinator problems). Please bear with us as we have
assurances from the overall engineering firm and the electrical
contractor that the completion date should be around the middle of
April. Steps are also being taken to make sure St. Martin's parking area
won't be flooded ever again (at least by the water tower overflow).
Attention evening walkers! The lights have been turned back on at the
Odebolt Memorial Walk Park.
The Chronicle, Volume 111
Number 13, March 28, 2002
State Of Iowa Scholars - James Lindgren and Mike Siebrecht,
Odebolt-Arthur High School seniors, have been named State of Iowa
Scholars by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission. Iowa Scholars rank
in the upper three percent of their class and have achieved an average
score of 29.4 on the ACT exam. They will be honored at a May reception
with Governor Vilsack and will receive a monetary award of up to $400
for educational expenses.
The Mayor Sez - Thanks, Richland Robins, for a great omelet
brunch at the Community Center. I understand that people were very
generous, both for the bake sale and the swimming pool donations. Thanks
to AAL for matching part of the proceeds.
- I appreciate the
acknowledgement the Air Force Band gave the mayor, however, the mayor
was in Des Moines with some of the other Memorial Walk Park Board
receiving an award for the City of Odebolt. Have heard what a great
performance we missed. - R.J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
Free Fuel - Earl Buehler won $520 in ethanol certificates from
the Iowa Lottery's "Its' A Gas' promotion. It is enough to buy $10
of gas each week for a year.
Deaths: Stork, Fred G.- age 73 of Odebolt passed away at his
home March 18, 2002. Born April 3, 1928, son of Henry and Helen (Julich)
Stork, on a farm south of Breda. Attended schools at Mount Carmel and
Breda, graduating 1946. Joined printing staff of Odebolt Chronicle 1951.
Married Marilyn Hoefling of Odebolt, November 20, 1954. Worked in
graphic arts field in tri-state area, retiring from Laruens, Iowa in
1991. Survived by his wife, two sons, three daughters, nine
grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Historic News (from the webmaster) ODEBOLT OBSERVER, Vol. 1,
No. 39, March 30, 1881 __Mud, mud, beautiful mud! (note: Odebolt had
been snowed in much of February and March, 1881, unable to get supplies
by train)
__The prospect for the speedy revival of business is encouraging. The
railroad is now running two trains daily each way, merchants and dealers
are receiving belated goods freely, the weather is favorable, the snow
disappearing, and active work in the fields will soon begin. An extra
busy season is opening for our farmers, and we trust it will be a busy
and prosperous one for all.
__After the first of April, Mayor Ross will have his office in the room
over the City Drug Store, on Main street--a pleasant location.
The Chronicle, Volume 111
Number 12, March 21, 2002
The Mayor Sez - Last week was a banner week for Odebolt. The
Odebolt Memorial Walk Park Board was invited to Des Moines to receive an
award for our beautiful walk park and RV park. Seventy-nine cities had
entered, competing cash awards given to the top three entries. Odebolt
won second place in our division. The Youth Entry, Chuck Foy's
Industrial Arts class, received an honorable mention. Mary Jean
Thompson, Paul Dinges, Jim Gustafson, Elaine Rex, and yours truly
attended. Sen. Steve King planned on coming, but was tied up in
committee meetings and could not get there. This award was by the
Community Betterment Division under the auspices of the Iowa Department
of Economic Development. I want to note that this award was made
possible by Elaine Rex doing hours of paper work in preparing the entry
form and submitting a notebook with pertinent information, pictures, and
etc. A special citation to you, Elaine!
Secondly, Howard Hustedt and myself were invited to Altoona, Prairie
Meadows Race Track and Casino, for the RACI Grant Awards Ceremony. Both
of us were called on to respond and thank all concerned for the $15,000
grant awarded to the Odebolt Community Center. I might add that this
grant would have never happened without the hours of paper work and
preparation by Kathy Larson. A special citation to you, Kathy! I
might note that NONE of the above would have happened without the
volunteers and donors of both the above entities. We salute! - - R. J.
Rex, Mayor of Odebolt.
Odebolt Pictures - Thanks to all who sent Odebolt pictures to
Curt Wareham. The photos will go on a highlight video of the town and
will be shown at the All-School Class Reunion, June 14 during the Creek
Days/Quasquicentennial Celebration. They will also be put on a CD-Rom
and preserved for many years to come. If you have an interesting scenic
pictures of Odebolt, please send it to Jim's TV & Appliance, Attn:
Curt, 133 W. 2nd Street, Odebolt, IA 51458.
Chamber of Commerce News - Chamber donations: 100 chairs for
the Odebolt Community Center have arrived and the tables will be here
soon. A table truck has been ordered to house the tables. Banners and
pole brackets have arrived for the flags to be hung in the downtown area
for Creek Days. Contest: A coloring contest will be held for children
later this spring with Prizes to be carnival tickets. Memberships are
due no later than April 1.
Odebolt Reading Fun - All children K through 5th are invited
to the library 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. every Wednesday at the library to play
Book Bingo. Prizes will be awarded. Many new children's books
which have been purchased and donated are available for viewing.
There is a goal for people in Odebolt to read 25,000 books by June,
in honor of the Quasquicentennial. Everyone (children and adults) are
invited to keep track of his or her reading. Forms to list he books read
will be available at the school and at Odebolt and Arthur libraries.
Tallies will be posted monthly. Help Odebolt-Arthur reach their goal -
read a book today!
ONRC Volunteer Brunch - Tuesday April 23, 10 a.m. Odebolt
Nursing and Rehab Center would like to thank all volunteers for their
hard work and dedication to the residents served by holding a brunch in
their honor. Please RSVP to Christy Hoefling by April 2nd. ONRC is also
in need of volunteers for Friday BINGO caller/helper from 2:30 to 3:30,
a fingernail filer and painter; someone to pass mail 1 time per month on
Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m.; evening card game starter/host; and reader
of weekly rosary.
Easter Egg Hunt - The Odebolt Masonic Lodge and Rainbow
Assembly are sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt for children up to 10 years
of age on Saturday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m. at the Odebolt Nursing and
Rehab Center. Children must have their own basket and parents must stay
on the sidelines. This year, cash prizes will be in the eggs and treats
will be served following the hung at ONRC.
Deaths: Krusenstjerna, Doris - age 97, died March 11,2002 at
Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center. Born Doris Viola Lewis on September 5,
1904 in Stockton, IL, the daughter of Ernest and Amy Frances (Haflich)
Lewis. Taught elementary grades in Conrad and Odebolt Iowa; married
Charles (Bud) Krusenstjerna June 18, 1930 at the Little Brown Church in
the Vale in Nashua, IA.; family operated The Clothes Shop, in Odebolt
until 1981. Survivors include son Charles, grandchildren, and sister,
Gladys Schoof of Corona, CA.
Historic News (from the webmaster) - ODEBOLT OBSERVER, Volume
1, No. 38, March 23, 1881, There will be a sociable in Masonic Hall,
this (Wednesday) evening. Program: select reading, recitation, music,
charades and refreshments. All persons are invited to be present. __Two
dollars fine and costs amounting to two dollars and eighty-five cents,
is what an Alta man paid Mayor Ross last Saturday morning, for a little
diversion in which inebriation was the prominent feature. __A wrestling
match, between Orv. Tincher of this place and Ike Daffer, of Cook
township, came off in Warneke’s Hall last Saturday afternoon, with a
large crowd of sports to witness the skill. Daffer won two out of three
falls. __The new Methodist minister, Rev. Mr. Fish, preached his first
sermon here, last Sabbath morning. He preached at the Fox school house
in the afternoon and here again in the evening. He is a young man of
good ability and seems earnest and zealous in his work. We hope he may
be instrumental in re-awaking his church here and building up its
membership.
The Chronicle, Volume 111
Number 11, March 14, 2002
Girls State - Roose Post #313 Auxiliary of Odebolt has chosen
Kate Brown, daughter of Gary and Julie Brown of Odebolt, to attend the
Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State to be held June 9-14, 2002 at
UNI
Choir Student Given Honor - Kristina Mentzer, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Keith Mentzer has been selected to perform with "The Sound
of America Honor Band and Chorus. The organization begins its 2002
European Concert Tour next July.
28th Anniversary - Congregate Senior Meals celebrated 28
years, Mary 7, 2002 at Caroll's Kitchen. The program, sponsored by
Elderbridge Agency of Carroll, is designed to provide nutritious meals
for homebound and 60 + residents. A history of the program was presented
by Rev. Don Gibson of Wall Lake. Other guests present were Rev. Allan
Reicke, Rev. Charles Bulger, Rev. Al and Mrs. Milligan, Rev. Albert and
Mrs. Buelow, Mayor Ron and Mrs. Rex, Supervisor Jack and Mrs. Bensley,
Monica Kruse, nutrition director from Carroll, Jane Lee, Local 60+
Nutrition representative, and Joan Tunik, site manager.
Odebolt Chamber Meeting - was held Feb. 14, 2002 at Odebowl
Lanes. Highlights were trophy order for marching bands and dance squads
for the Creek Days Parade; ordering specially designed flags to be
placed on poles in the downtown area on Creek Days; scholarship essay
topic will be "What Freedom Means to Me" - all Seniors will be
invited enter with the winner receiving a $500 scholarship; purchase of
new flower planters for the downtown area; commendation to Rose Schultz
and crew for beautifying the downtown area and resolution for the
Chamber to help with funds for any further such project; preparation of
a float for Creek Days Parade; partial sponsorship of a carnival for
Creek Days; and Membership Drive - dues must be paid by March 31!
The Mayor Sez - Sometimes we lose sight of the fact of what an
awesome job it is to educate and prepare our kids for adult life. Last
week, Elaine and I attended a Citizen Advisory Committee meeting at the
OA School. We both came home in awe of the fantastic job that Supt. Dick
Profit, faculty and staff do for our kids. Their primary concern is for
a good education for our kids and preparing them to go out into adult
life to excel, compete, get good jobs and be good citizens. Also, they
work very hard at preparing our kids for college and trade schools.
Please join me in supporting our administration and faculty in their
fine endeavor. - R. J. Rex, Mayor of Odebolt
Deaths: Noll, Richard - age 60, of Arthur died February
26, 2002 at Mercy Medical Clinic in Sioux City. Born October 27, 1941 in
Odebolt to Harl and Mildred (Thevenot) Noll. Graduated from Odebolt HIgh
School in 1959; employed with Iowa Highway Commission; married Linda May
Wollenhaupt Nov. 10, 1961, later divorced. Survivors include two
children, Scott Noll and Christian Buckrop, one granddaughter, father
Harl Noll and one brother, David. Burial at Ida Grove Cemetery.
Youngquist, Joyce - age 80, died February 23, 2002 at Odebolt
Nursing and Rehab Center. Burial Kiron Cemetery. Born June 14, 1921 in
Odebolt to Martin and Esther (Anderson) Crook. Attended Kiron High
School graduating in 1939; taught public school in Audubon and Deloit;
married March 23, 1946 to Everette Youngquist in Kiron; farmed in
family's Century Farm in Sac County. Survivors are sons Dennis of Kiron,
and Robert of Columbia, MO., 4 grandchildren.
Zobel, Viola - age 83, died February 27, 2002 at her home in
Odebolt. Born September 13, 1918 in Carnarvon, daughter of Hanna Voss.
Attended school in Lake View; married Edgar Zobel Sept. 1, 1940 in
Arthur. Farmed east of Ida Grove for 52 years. Survivors include three
sons, Merrill, Robert and Allen and a daughter Joann; eleven
grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. Burial in Odebolt Cemetery.
OTHER NEWS
Historical News (from the webmaster) - The first Odebolt
cemetery was located one mile east and one-half mile south of town. When
the railroad came through in 1877, it was necessary that this location
be changed. It was at this time that H.C. Wheeler donated the original
portion of the present site. Approximately 76 bodies were brought in
from the first cemetery. Remaining additions to the cemetery were
donated by the late W.P. Adams, and the last addition in 1968,
consisting of 2 acres on west end, was donated by W.O. Bridge, of
Shinrone, Inc., formerly Adams Ranch. (from The Odebolt Cemetery -
Odebolt History Pages)
The Chronicle, Volume 111
Number 10, March 7, 2002
OCC One Step Closer to Completion - The Odebolt Community
Center is well on its way to completion. Many meetings have been, and
will be hosted by the center including: Farmers Coop training classes,
Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast, Creek Days events, public citizen
meetings, bake sale fundraisers, OCC meetings, Spring Lake Country Club
board meeting, Odebolt Fireman's Dance, 4-H girls brunch and bake sale,
Creek Days Ball, confirmation receptions, anniversary parties, banquets,
Bloodmobile, Legion Pancake breakfast and many others. Each week finds
new reservations being made with weddings being accepted in the near
future as the final completion date is known.
Kitchen area remodeling has been completed. Please keep the OCC in
mind for donations of dish rags, dish towels, silverware, kitchen
cooking and serving utensils, mixer, coffee pots, water pitchers, bowls,
high chairs, booster seats vacuum cleaner and misc. kitchen items you
may no longer need.
Much has been accomplished with the help of many civic-minded
volunteers who recognize the vital importance of the OCC to the future
of our community. There is much to be done monetarily as we come down
the home stretch. We invite everyone to stop by and see the finished
portion, and we encourage you to support the upcoming events and
fundraisers. With everyone's continued support we hope to be able to
continue remodeling the east large room as funds are available.
America's Homecoming Queen Finalist - Molly Jo Heidenreich,
daughter of Joe and Jane Heidenreich of Odebolt and the 2001 OAHS
Homecoming Queen, has been selected a finalist for Iowa's 22nd Annual
Homecoming Queen Selection to be held May 11 and 12, 2002 in Des Moines.
Iowa's 2002 Homecoming Queen will receive a cash scholarship plus an
expense paid trip to the National Finals. America's Homecoming Queen,
Inc. is a non profit organization promoting education, educational
travel, and non violence in schools in all fifty states.
Polish that Brass and Join the Band! - Attention area
musicians! We had such a hoot last year entertaining at the Senior Music
Banquet that we invite you to bring your instrument and join us again
this spring. Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 9. Please call the
music department at 668-4353 to add your talent to the mix.
OAHS Students to perform with USAF Band - Janice Larson,
Flute; Brandon Daiker, Baritone Sax; Kevin Bloyer, Trumpet; Tyler
Schnuckel, Trombone; and Steve Leege, Euphonium; have been selected to
perform with the United States Air Force Heartland of American Concert
Band on March 12, 2002. The band will present a free concert at 7 PM at
the Bart Ogden Gymnasium.
OAHS to present Play - Cindy McDonough will direct students in
"Home Sweet Homicide", a "who done it" mystery, on
March 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bart Ogden Gymnasium.
Deaths: Witt, Dorothea A.(Bernhardt), age 100, died Feb. 19,
2002 at Odebolt Nursing and Rehab Center. Born May 15, 1901 to Adam and
Louisa Hansen Bernhardt. Married Harry Witt Sept. 18, 1930 in Council
Bluffs, IA; Lived near Denison, Odebolt, and Storm Lake. Burial Oakland
Cemetery, Denison.
Neville, Charles W. (Charlie) - age 71, of Nemaha and formerly
of Odebolt, died February 22, 2002 in Loring Hospital at Sac City. Born
July 7, 1930 in Odebolt to James L. and Louise A. (Dobbert) Neville.
Graduated Odebolt High School, served in USAF and USMC; Married Sara
Reinhart Hunt in 1970's. Burial Odebolt Cemetery.
Historical News (from the Webmaster): In 1896,
"Billy" Hamilton was the editor at The Odebolt Chronicle; J.A.
Reynolds was mayor of Odebolt; W.A. Helsell, president of the school
board; Henry Hanson, chief, and Joseph Mattes, foreman of the fire
department; W.W. Shanks, postmaster; and Otis Stratton, marshal. The
pride of Odebolt at that time was the Knights of Pythias Band, directed
by John Mengis, at the height of its popularity and famous over the
entire state. The fire department came home that year from the Maple
Valley tournament at Mapleton with most of the prizes and the
firefighters were royally welcomed on their return. (From W.E. Hamilton
and the Early Days of the Chronicle in Odebolt)
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