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AR-WE-VA FOOTBALL SENIORS:Braeden Kirsch, Damon Ehlers, Will Ragaller, Jonathan Dose, Cooper Kock.

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AR-WE-VA VOLLEYBALL SENIORS:(From left) Sophie Jackson and Olyvia Charlot.

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ROCKET VOLLEYBALL 2021HIGH SCHOOL

Date Opponent Site Level TimeAug. 31 AC-GC/Audubon Audubon JV/V 6:00Sept. 4 Ridge View Tourney Schaller JV/V 9:00 a.m.Sept. 7 AWV Triangular Westside JV/V 5:00Sept. 13 MVAOCOU Mapleton JV/V 6:00Sept. 14 West Harrison Mondamin JV/V 6:00Sept. 16 Woodbine Westside JV/V 6:00Sept. 18 Carroll Tourney Carroll JV/V 8:00 a.m.Sept. 21 Exira/EH-K Exira JV/V 6:00Sept. 23 Boyer Valley Dunlap JV/V 6:00Oct. 4 IKM-Manning Westside JV 6:00Oct. 5 CAM Anita JV/V 6:00Oct. 7 Glidden-Ralston Westside JV/V 6:00Oct. 9 CAM Tourney Anita JV/V 9:00 a.m.Oct. 12 Coon Rapids-Bayard Coon Rapids JV/V 6:00Oct. 16 Exira/EH-K Tourney Exira JV/V 9:30 a.m.

JUNIOR HIGHSept. 2 Woodbine Westside 7/8 3:45Sept. 9 Schleswig Schleswig MS 7/8 4:00Sept. 13 Charter Oak-Ute Charter Oak 7/8 3:45Sept. 14 Schleswig Westside 7/8 3:45Sept. 16 Glidden-Ralston Westside 7/8 4:00Sept. 27 Boyer Valley Dow City 7/8 4:00Sept. 28 Glidden-Ralston Glidden HS 7/8 4:00Sept. 30 Woodbine Woodbine HS 7/8 3:45Oct. 5 Charter Oak-Ute Westside 7/8 3:45

ROCKET FOOTBALL 2021VARSITY

Date Opponent Site TimeAug. 27 Saint Edmond Westside 7:00

(Parent’s Night)Sept. 3 Kingsley-Pierson Westside 7:00Sept. 10 Glidden-Ralston Glidden 7:00Sept. 17 River Valley Correctionville 7:00Sept. 24 Siouxland Christian Westside 7:00 (Homecoming)Oct. 1 Boyer Valley Dunlap 7:00Oct. 8 Remsen St. Mary’s Westside 7:00Oct. 15 Newell-Fonda Newell 7:00

JUNIOR HIGHSept. 13 Coon Rapids-Bayard Westside 4:30Sept. 27 West Harrison Mondamin 4:30Oct. 4 Boyer Valley Westside 4:30Oct. 11 Woodbine Woodbine 4:30Oct. 18 Glidden-Ralston Glidden 4:30

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Ten Years AgoAugust 31, 2011

The 4th Annual Schroeder MemorialTractor Ride is scheduled for Labor DayMonday, September 5, 2011, starting atthe Breda Park. Pictured on the frontpage is Zach Eldridge, Alex Stamback,Hank Schroeder and Abby Stamback(grandchildren of Friz and PhyllisSchroeder) on Grandpa’s 1934 JohnDeere GP at the 2010 Fritz and PhyllisSchroeder Memorial Tractor Ride.

Leading the Breda Men’s Golf LeagueTeam results are JT Body & Paint forthe American League and Bruning Oil forthe National League.

Twenty Years AgoAugust 22, 2001

Bob and Rosie Schettler were thewinners of the $1500 prize in the St.Bernard’s Parish Raffle.

Ed Montgomery was presented witha plaque that was presented to his com-pany for the excellent job they did torestore St. Bernard’s Church.

The engagement of Amy Dunn toMichael White was announced. Thecouple are planning a October 13 wed-ding.

Christ the King Alumni playing onthe KHS Freshmen Football team includeDavid Boeckman, Josh Snyder, MikeWittry, Alex Schleisman, Tim Schrad and

Joe Anthofer.CTK Alumni playing on the KHS

Varsity and JV Football team includeDustin Hoffman, Cole Daniel, JakeIrlmeier, Jon Sturm, Ryan Tiefenthaler,Matt Schrad, Matt Adams, and RobVenner, and Greg Lucas, Assistant Var-sity Coach and Freshman Coach.

St. Anthony Regional Hospital andNursing Home is breaking ground for thenew Alzheimer’s addition and remodel-ing project.

Deaths: Caroline Daniel, 84, Carroll,August 24.

Arden Collison, father of Rev. CraigCollison, Kuemper President, died onAugust 28. KHS will be closed on Thurs-day to allow faculty and staff to attendthe funeral.

Thirty Years AgoAugust 21, 1991

A drinking fountain at Breda CityPark was donated as a memorial for Ken-neth “Fuzzy” Dirkx by his family.

Mae Knobbe, Marilyn Vonnahme,Mary Ann Naberhaus, Alice Boes,Felicitas Polking and Elise Herman at-tended the State American Legion Auxil-iary Convention.

American Legion Auxiliary membershonored for perfect attendance for the1990-91 auxiliary year were MarionQuinlin, Dorothy Pollman, Elise

Herman, Eunice Reising, Jackie Buelt,Mildred Schelle, and Elizabeth Stork.

New Auxiliary officers are RosieHuegerich, President; Kay Schwabe, VicePresident; Mae Knobbe, Treasurer andFelicitas Polking, Secretary.

Birth: Dean & Tammy Boeckmanof Fort Dodge, a daughter named Ste-fanie Elizabeth, born August 16.

Forty Years AgoAugust 26, 1981

Joan Venner, 17, daughter of Mr. &Mrs. Paul Venner of Breda was one of94 entrants in the 1981 state 4-H Fash-ion Revue held at the Iowa State Fair.Venner represented Carroll County inthe state 4-H Fashion Revue. She is pic-tured on the front page along with LoraJenkins, Boone County; DristiHopkins, Pocahontas County; DebRyerson, Wright County; DebraSpringer, Webster County; DristenLehman, Humboldt County; Jill Curtis,Greene County; Carrie Zech, CalhounCounty; and Kathleen Tapper,Hamilton County.

Birth: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth & LindaSteinkamp, a son named Brian Joseph,born August 18.

Death: Walter Rettenmaier, 75,Carroll, August 19.

Fifty Years AgoAugust 25, 1971

Christy Venner, 19, of Breda wascrowned Iowa Beef Queen during theWorld Open Steer Show at the Iowa StateFair.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Snyder of Bredaannounced the engagement and ap-proaching marriage of their daughterLinda to Duane Armsted.

Karen Wessling, daughter of Mr. andMrs. Donald Wessling graduated fromPatricia Stevens Fashion and BusinessCollege in Omaha.

Donita Wernimont, daughter of thelate Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wernimont, gradu-ated in the Practical Nursing Program atthe Clarinda Campus of Iowa WesternCommunity College.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fee were hon-ored on their 53rd wedding anniversary.

Tim Dermody was spending a monthtouring the European countries.

Sixty Years AgoAugust 23, 1961

Mary McDonald and Louis Oswaldwere married August 19 at Sioux Falls,S.D. at St. Mary’s Church.

Marvin Boes, son of Mr. and Mrs.Tony Boes, was awarded a master ofscience degree from Creighton Univer-sity in Omaha.

Mr. and Mrs. Mello Knobbe werehonored on their 10th wedding anniver-sary.

Mr. and Mrs. William Schreck an-nounced the engagement and approach-ing marriage of their daughter Elaine toRay Nieland, son of Mr. and Mrs.Herman Nieland.

Banns of the approaching marriageof Kenneth Wernimont and KathleenMonahan were announced for the firsttime at St. Bernard’s Church.

Seventy Years AgoAugust 16, 1951

Robert Becker was stationed at Ft.Riley, Kansas.

A large crowd attended the dedica-tion of the new high school and gymna-sium. A chicken and ham dinner was

A step into the history ofthe Breda community...

...gleaned from historicaleditions of The Breda News

The Breda Amer-ican Legion Auxiliaryheld its regular meetingon Tuesday, August 17,2021, at the Breda PostHall.

Preceding the meeting, a dessert wasserved by Marilyn Vonnahme, MarilynMueggenberg and Jamie Wiskus.

The meeting was called to order byPresident Marsha Stork. Marilyn Von-nahme gave the opening prayer in theabsence of the Chaplain. The Pledge ofAllegiance and Preamble were recited anda moment of silence was observed forthe deceased.

Roll Call was answered by twoofficers with the Secretary being absent.There were 15 members in attendance.

The minutes of the previousmeeting were read by Renee Mueg-genberg, Secretary Pro Tem and wereapproved as read.

The Treasurer’s report was givenby Treasurer, Pat Olberding. She alsogave a report on the July 4th celebration.The reports were placed on file for audit.Bills were presented for postage and theAppreciation supper. Eileen Sander madethe motion to pay all bills and the motioncarried.

An Installation Ceremony for newofficers: Ann Schmitz, Vice President andJennifer Custer, Treasurer, was then

held. Marilyn Mueggenberg was Sgt-At-Arms and Renee Mueggenberg wasInstalling Officer for the ceremony.

President’s report: Marsha andRenee had attended the Past DistrictPresident’s Luncheon in Pocahontas onJune 21st. She thanked Peg Derner,Nancy Pudenz, Renee Mueggenberg andIone Koster for helping with the HonorGuard for Leone Buelt’s funeral. She alsothanked Ann Schmitz, Jen Custer, EileenSander, Pat Olberding and Mary LouHermsen for attending the CarrollCounty ALA workshop.

Standing Committee Reports:Bloodmobile – On June 28 there

were 26 eligible donors with 32 unitscollected. One first time donor and twopeople reached the one gallon milestone.The next bloodmobile will be Monday,August 23.

JR Activities - Junior Camp is beingheld August 15-20, 2021, at the NewtonChristian Conference Center in Newton.August 20th is the JR Convention.

Membership - the year ended with101 paid members.

Poppies - Marsha reported that shehad given a certificate to Callie Kokengefor helping with poppy distribution.

VA & R - Renee stated that she hadsent 3,993 coupons worth $9,987.59since the June meeting.

Communications: Marsha read

‘thank you’ cards from the Wilma Boesand Leone Buelt families, the Breda DayCare and a card from MaryAnn Naber-haus. She also had received a note fromTerri Taylor about the Foster Grand-parents program. Anyone interested cancontact Terri @ 712-292- 5293.

Old Business: Marsha reportedon the July 4 celebration and the donationsgiven this year. She also stated that aWelfare Account had been opened tokeep a separate accounting of Generaland Welfare monies. The grave markersthat were ordered had arrived.

New Business: There will be aMemorial Service at Holy Spirit onAugust 21st at 10:30 a.m. for MaritaBuelt and an Honor Guard is requested.Marsha passed a sign-up sheet foranyone interested in being on the HonorGuard for future funerals. She informedthe membership that the Unit was askedif we wanted to purchase a double-sided,3 x 5 American Legion Auxiliary flag tobe used in conjunction with TheAmerican Legion flag at the ballpark forfuture celebrations. Jennifer Custer madethe motion to purchase the flag and themotion carried. Discussion was raisedon adding members in ‘memory care’ toRule #4 of the Standing Rules and wastabled pending further research.

August Birthdays: Ann Funke,Vicki Gross, Marcia Kollasch, CharleneLux, Mekysha Sander, Missy Sander-Stork, Christy Schettler, Ann Schmitz,Marsha Stork, Carolyn Vasos, KassieWernimont, Doris White and BreelyKnobbe.

A.E.F. Jar - A nickel for every nonhand-held mirror in your house.

Announcements: Aug 27-Sept. 2- National Convention; Sept. 6 - LaborDay; Sept. 19 - Fall Conference in Ft.Dodge; Sept. 27 - Carroll County meetingin Manning.

Marsha thanked the serving com-mittee for the dessert.

Christy Agan won the Patriot Prizeand Eileen Sander won the Door Prize.

With no further business, MarilynVonnahme read a closing prayer and themeeting was adjourned.

Renee Mueggenberg, Sec Pro Tem

Breda Legion Auxiliary Installs new Officers Aug. 17

Renee Mueggenberg (far right) performed the Installation Ceremonyfor new Vice President Ann Schmitz (left) and new Treasurer JenniferCuster (right).

served that day to an overflow crowd.Marian Heisterkamp and Elmer Nees

were married August 16, at St. John’sChurch in Arcadia.

A reunion of the Ludwig family washeld at the Memorial Park in Breda.

Birth: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ortnerof Auburn were the parents of a son bornAugust 21.

Death: John Auen, Lake View, 81,passed away August 16 at his home. Eighty Years Ago

August 16, 1941Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Roth and Mr.

and Mrs. Aaron Bohnenkamp left on atrip to the Black Hills, S.D. andYellowstone Park.

Cynthia Hoff, daughter of Mr. andMrs. Delbert Hoff, underwent a tonsil-lectomy at the Lake City Hospital.

Miss Marilyn Koenig of Halbur un-derwent a tonsillectomy at the Carrollhospital.

Pvt. Wilfred Naberhaus spent hisfurlough with his parents. He was sta-tioned at Ft. Leonardwood, Mo.,

A heavy downpour of rain visitedthis locality and was a great relief fromthe drought experience the past severalweeks Ninety Years Ago

August 26, 1931Due to the drought the potato crop

was reported to be very short.The children of Albert Reiling ten-

dered him a pleasant surprise on hisbirthday.

The marriage of Miss FlorenceOlberding of Arcadia to James Quinn ofBancroft took place August 18 atArcadia.

Hazel Smid returned home from DesMoines where she had spent two monthsat the James Owens home.

Edward H. Von Glan won first in theCarroll County 4-H health contest witha score of 98.3 percent.

Miss Mae Meuer of Dubuque camefor a visit with numerous friends here.

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