Local News Bits and Social Notes from Wadena Area
Wadena area social events include visits by Mr and Mrs H B Wells of Maguoketa and various gatherings with other families. Des Moines trip for Matt Dwyer. E A 500 club hosted by Mrs Ed Raftis with prizes awarded, and Luporia Township teachers club gathering at Irene Kennedy’s. George Fay celebrated birthday with guests from Waterloo Fayette and West Union. High school one act play A Happy Journey at Iowa City earned Superior rating with Mary Dicey Leanhart singled out for acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EB. Wells
Maguoketa
Will Whittenbaugh
Matt Dwyer
Sinclair 0.1 Co
Des Moines
Ed Raftis
E. A. 500
Lawrence Fennell
Fred Heiden
Will Jones
Lester Shaffer
W. D. Mattocks
John Wilson
Vuloria Township
Luther Crandall
John Corbin
Ladies' Club
Presbyterian Church
Arthur Herrling
Margaret Bigler
Elizabeth Kah Jer
Roy Leonhart
Wadena High School
Iowa City
Mary Dicey Leanhart
Edgar Dunn
Jean Phelps
Duane Raftis
Ray Herwig, Jr
Betty Holt
Marjorie Hoyt
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Around Town Overshoes and Local Oddities
A collage of small town notes from Wellman to Oskaloosa recounts a boy burned by copper wire on a bottle incident, wildlife fines by Justice W. H. Lewis in Spencer, a wolf killed near Hinton, and long terms of service on Earlville school board. Other items mention Rural mail carrier Frank Reed’s mud-avoidance tractor cab, Dr. Treman’s show-horse roarer cure, a cistern accident near Storm Lake, a drowning pony accident near Early, a Waterloo injunction against domestic abuse, and a Grinnell stop-sign prank. Also noted are a giant hornet nest measure, a Corydon resident’s smoke-filled room rescue, and hospital gift from Dr. Loring in Sac City.
Lucy's Nose Was out of Joint
A child shows jealousy when a new baby arrives. Lucy's parents explain shared care and encourage participation, offering praise for grownup behavior, which helps reduce temper and crying as Lucy bonds with the baby and assists in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Johnny
Remembering George Klock A Life Spanning Several Iowa Towns
George Klock born February 17 1862 in New York state moved with his family to Iowa living in Waverly Clermont Elgin and Fayette. He married Louise Lehman in Elgin November 6 1882 and worked as a railroad foreman before joining the Lehman hardware firm in La Porte City later becoming a partner. He died after selling his interest in 1915 leaving a widow and three sisters. Funeral services were held in La Porte City with burial in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Klock
New York State
Henry Klock
Iowa
Waverly
Clermont
Elgin
Fayette
Louise Lehman
Farley
la Porte City
John
Fred Lehman
Heater
Klock
John Lehman
Lehman & Sock Hardware
Arlie Bray
Fayelte
Nell Smith
North Dakota
Celia Smith
McCallsburg
Towa
Barnhart and
Elgin Council Proceedings April 1 1940 and 1946 Minutes
Elgin Iowa council met April 1 1940 at town hall with Mayor Weibel and four councilmen present. Bills listed and approved unanimously including labor, printing, salaries, lights and pumping costs. Adjourned after votes. In 1946 officers elected March 25 included Geo H Falk mayor and council members D C Dean F C Muehlethaler C Q Torkelton Leo L Schori Chas O Neill treasurer Max Thoma assessor L Yack park commissioner for two and six year terms. Clerk elected C J Harrington who was sworn in. Equalization board adjourned to April 3. Yardley and Smith left Elgin Oil Co with Yardley returning to Calmar. Largest building in Europe cited Bruyseds Palace of Justice with area 12 percent larger than St Peters Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
Weibel
Muehlethaler
Yenney
Kuster
Torkelson
Capper
George Boyle
Roy Steele
Orville Henke
Elgin Echo
Central States Power & Light Corp
C. J. Harrington
Max Thoma
H. W. Falk
A. M. Weibel
IM. Yenney
S. W. Kuster
K. Oo Torkelson
C. Muehlethaler
C. L. Capper
Ces C. J. Harrington
Geo. H. Falk
D. C. Dean
F.C. Muehterthaler
C. Q. Torkelton
Leo L.schori
Chas. O'Neill
L. L. Kiple
H. D. Yack
Falk
Equalization Board
At & O
Public Sale Notice of Fayette County School Land Lands
Fayette County Iowa will sell at 1 20 p m April 18 1940 at the courthouse West Union the NW quarter of NE quarter and NE quarter of NW quarter in section 35 township 93 north range 7 west with terms cash or one third cash and the remainder on credit up to ten years at five percent interest payable at the county treasurer. Sale conducted by County Auditor J H Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
West Union
Seal J. H. Cline
W C T U Meeting Elects New Officers at Johnson Home
A local WCTU chapter met Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson with Mr Johnson presiding over devotional service and roll call. Mrs Ray D Mays was elected vice president and officers were installed by Mrs Sidney Nutting county WCTU chairperson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
Harry Johnson
Johnson
U. S
Ray D. Mays
Sidney Nutting
Lamb quintuplets survive first weeks in 4-H project
In Rock Island County, Morton and Robbie Mueller of Taylor Ridge pose with six prize lambs named Rochester Mortimer Snerd Charlie McCarthy Elmer and Fibber McGee. The five week old quintuplets, photographed by Dick Crabb for the Echo, reflect a rare livestock show success for 4-H youths amid the usual risky early life for newborn lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Dick Crabb
Rock Island County
Istence
Morton
Robbie Mueller
Taylor Ridge
Rochester
Mortimer
Snerd
Charlie McCarthy
Elmer
Fibber McGee
Bobbie Mueller
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
A dated diet pitch claims a woman can shed fat and regain vigor by taking Kruschey in hot water each morning, reducing calories, and following the 30 day plan. It promises visible weight loss and a money back guarantee on Kragchen.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wadena
Mervin Hudson
Wellman
Mervin
W. H. Lewis
Spencer
LeMars
Odie
Artie
Ben Herbst
John Husman
Herbst Farm
Hinton
Earlville
Will Hunt
Guy Ribble
Mattey Murley
Frank Reed
Clarinda
H. B. Treman
Rockwell City
Herman Boisen
Storm Lake
Grant
Florence Ponsar
Waterloo
Lovely
Mr. Ponsar
Dyersville
Will
Jin the
H.S. Hunt
Butler County
Marion Terry
Corydon
Frank W. Loring
Sac City
Sae City
Loring Hospital
Koert Roskamp
Kanawha
Roskamps
Grinnell
Meanie
Rock Rapids
Charles Smidstra
Oskaloosa
Howard Havener
THE
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Lydia E. Pinkbom
Council Proceedings
Lee Yardley
Robert Smith
Elgin Oil Co
Calmar
Mr. Smith
Hurepe
W.C.T.U. Meeting
Smith Bros
Mark
He Troh
Notpoint
Calrod
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