Dr and Mrs J R Wosd Visit Rowley Bests Pautas
The fragment notes visits by Dr and Mrs J R Wosd with a friend to Bests pautas at Rowley and mentions Keith Jensings money sent to Walter Hall farm, Bett Ripoli, and Helen Johnsson Paterman visiting Randalla. Several locals, Effie Simon of Jer Idaho visited Fremont Clark, and James Probert of Farmersburg stayed with the J C Probert home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. R
Wosd
Pautas
Rowley
Reett
Keith Jensings
Walter Hall
Mirni
Jer Idaho
Fremont Clark
Gard Reed
Sdhy
Oelwein
Luther Crandall
James Probert
Farmersburg
J. C
Masons Plan Regular Monthly Meeting Next Tuesday
Leat Lodge AF and A C will hold its regular monthly meeting next Tuesday evening the 10th with second degree work. all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icon, Leat Lodge AF. & A. &C
Elgin Study Club Meeting at Mrs Ilotson’s Home
The Elgin Study Club will meet at Mrs Elva Ilotson's home on Tuesday evening April 10. Members are asked to bring hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elva Ilotson
Check Safety Week Focuses On Hazard Removal At Homes And Farms
The article urges emphasis on locating and removing safety hazards during Clean-up Week. It notes a direct link between orderly spaces and fewer accidents, citing a study of 457 Iowan farms with an average of 28 hazards per farm across buildings, yards, and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkee
Towans
Modest Profit Turnaround Teaches Simple Lesson
A college graduate opened a Bore business, failed, and sold out. Months later the new owner, with no college education, prospered by buying items for one dollar and selling for two, earning a one percent profit and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bore
Pocahontas Carbon Monoxide Death Claims Rolfe Brother
Arthur Buske a 20 year old Rolfe man died in Pocahontas from carbon monoxide poisoning. He had been at an auto body shop run by his brothers and reportedly started a car to warm up. The vehicle’s engine was running when his body was discovered next morning.
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Arthur Buske
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Weekend visitors share meals across Cedar Rapids and Waterloo
Ed Schmid of Waterloo and Bob and Dick Schmid of Clear Lake and Cedar Rapids were weekend guests of Mrs Lulu Schmid, with Ed remaining longer. Dale DeSart family joined for dinner in Bay, while a Manly transient death from cancer could not save 67,000 lives over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schmid
Waterloo
Mia
Bob Schmid
Clear Lake
Dick Schmid
Cedar Rapids
Lulu Schmid
Schmid
Dale ‘DeSart
Bay
Manly
State legislature ponders salary changes and reviews
The senate struck from a house bill a cost of living formula and county attorney pay changes, delaying effective increases until July 4. Two reports from the joint legislative committee will study the liquor commission inquiry sparked by pre election charges of maladministration. George Scott, appointed by former governor Blue and now critical of Beardsley, led the airings. The Beaman committee, led by W Eldon Walter, will refine recommendations amid criticism of delays. A wedding notice follows as Iva Elizabeth Pion and Donald H. Martindale plan to wed June 3 in Postville.
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Ing
Senate
Joint Legislative
State Liquor Central Commission
George Scott
West Union
Scott
Robert Blue
Beardsley
W. Eldon Walter
Beaman
Walter
Ind
Iva Elizabeth
Donald H. Martindale
Gunda Martindale
Postville
Pion
Waldorf College
ABA
Martindale
Carnation Co
Postville Farmers Creamery
Iowa House Leader Hints at Early Adjournment Date
13th Dewey Goode Republican floor leader submitted a resolution for adjournment on April 13, sparking objections tied to the so called unlucky 19th. The Bloomfield legislator’s measure was amended to call for a closing date of the 17th balancing 100 day session pay rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Goode
Seader
Iowa
Fairgrounds Lease Bill Advances Despite Debate
The state senate received a house bill allowing county fairs to lease fairground facilities for other purposes between fairs. The House passed the resolution 80 to 17 after debate. Supporters say it legalizes long-standing practice by fair boards. opponents voice concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
House
Representatives
Our Boys in Service Update from Elgin Area
Navy fireman Andrew H Grackin returns to San Francisco after service at Naval Operating Base Guam and prepares for 14 week metal smith course in San Diego. Air Force Pvt Paul M Houg arrives at Cat-Aero Technical Institute Glendale for 15 week aircraft maintenance training with 600 other airmen. Pvt Clarence E Amundson earns Prov. Co assignment at APO 613 San Francisco. Pvt Leslie Pulfer on 10 day leave from San Diego to visit Elgin area parents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H
Buddy) Grackin
USN
Elgin
Navy
Naval Operating Base
Guam
M. I
San Francisco
San Diego
Air Force
Paul M. Houg
Clarence M. Houg
Cat-Aero Technical Institute
Glendale
Calif
Pvt. Houg
West Union High School
Allen .D.friedh
Uig
NTC
San’ ‘Diego
Harry Frieden
Fayette
Clarence’ E. Amundson
Leslie Pulfer
John Pulfer
Patients In Hospitals Return Home
W. W. Luce returned home Tuesday from Postville hospital where he had been a medical patient for about two weeks. He remains confined to home. C. O. Christ came home Sunday from Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo after surgery Tuesday morning. He had been away a week. Wm. F. Miller entered Postville hospital last Friday evening for observation but returned home after a day or two. Albert Schori entered Postville hospital today April 4 with pleurisy for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Luce
Postville Hospital
C. O. Christ
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Wm. F. Miller l
Albert ‘Schori
Schori
Wadena Legion Sponsors Home Talent Show
The Wadena Legion Post hosts a two day talent show April 12 and 13 featuring impersonations of Roy Rogers and others under the act Kross Road Rapers. A square dance contest with cash prizes, a children under six popularity contest, tryouts for amateur talent, and on sale tickets aim to raise funds for a gym curtain at Wadena gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Legion Post
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Gabby Hayes
Minah Peafdid
Curzin Clem
The
Legion
Wadena Legion
Wadena
Progress Club and Clermont Study Club Meet at First Baptist
Members and guests gathered at the First Baptist church for a seven o clock dinner program. Apple blossoms decorated the tables. Janet Kohler led group singing and chalk drawing. Guest speaker Gladys Schori spoke of her trip to Mexico. Committee in charge included Gladys Halverson Janet Kohler Lois Tinker and Genevieve Dunkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Clermont
First Baptist Church
Janet Kohler
Helen Zurbriggen
Lois Tinker
Gladys Schori
Mexico
Glady Halverson
Genevieve Dunkle
Farm Bureau Hosts Town Business Men Dinner
About fifteen Elgin Clermont Pleasant Valley and Alyria business leaders joined Farm Bureau members at Fayette Street for a Monday evening dinner. Some 200 county guests attended as Farm Bureau women oversaw serving. Ken Thatcher spoke on inflation and price controls and outlined bureau policies before guests toured the new Fayette building.
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Elgin
Clermont
Farm Bureau
Alyria
Pleasant Valley
Fayette
Oelwein
Ken Thatcher
Bureau
To Erect New Home on Franklin Street Lots Purchased
Henry McMillan recently bought three 686 by 120 foot lots from Adella Chapman and plans to build a five room house 25 by 41 feet. The design mirrors the Zurbriggen residence and the site lies on Franklin Street between the Don Page and Perry Medberry homes.
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Henry McMillan
Adella Chapman
Paul Zurbriggen
Franklin Street
Don Page
Perry Medberry
Postal notes to discontinue. money orders only after March 31
Postal notes will be discontinued and money orders become the sole method to transmit funds by mail starting after March 31. The Roy Knight family, Postville, and Paul Zurbriggen family were dinner guests Sunday at the M Zurbriggen home in Sumner. Mrs Inez Shaffer was a weekend guest in the Thomas E Howard home. Mr and Mrs H D Yack returned Sunday from a week in Excelsior Springs Mo where Mr Yack helped in gardening at his son's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Knight
Postville
Paul Zurbriggen
M. Zurbriggen
Sumner
Inez Shaffer
Thos. E. Howard
H. D. Yack
Virtus Yack
Excelsior Springs
Mr. Yack
C. G. Torkelson
Ivan
Otis Torkelson
Morris Waldum
Decorah
Frank Loving
Beloit
Wis
Ray Tomsheck
Clermont
Clara Baumgartner
Howard Shaffer
Wadena
Rose Baechler
Towan Cancer Death Toll Forecast and Local Address Updates
A projection warns cancer could claim 400 000 Towans if current death rates persist. Mrs Nella J Capper Thomson of Madera California notes a warm winter with above normal rainfall and March 24 85 degree weather. Ames resident Mary Skarshaug reports a new address care of Mrs Anson Marston ISC Campus and Mr and Mrs Robert Boyle moved to Waterloo to start a new home where Boyle works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nella J
Capper) Thomson
Madera
Calif
Towa
Mary Skarshaug
Ames
Anson Marston
ISC
Robert Boyle
Waterloo
Boyle
Lost Ackworth farmer LeRoy Williams found dead
The body of LeRoy Williams, a yearly old Ackworth farmer, was found in a field about yards from his home. Williams went missing during the March 11 snowstorm and was located eleven days later by his son. Nearby, multiple families visited hosts in Decorah and Clermont over Sunday, including the Waldum and Torkelson households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Williams
Ackworth
Mr. Williams
Lions and Community Club Joint Meeting
The Elgin State Bank plans improvements with modernized fixtures and removal of the metal grill above the counter. Counters will be rebuilt for greater convenience and stained and re-varnished after carpenter work is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
Th .Se
C E 8 Family Party Delayed by Weather and Roads
The C E 8 family party Friday evening drew a good crowd despite bad weather. Leo and Mary Grether missed their spots due to poor roads, while Carl Robinson substituted for Leo Grether at the piano. Various acts including Arthur Godfrey themes and guests such as The Andrew Sisters highlighted the program, with praise for unrehearsed performers Janette Days and Mary Clothier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Grether
Arthur Godfrey
Tony Marvin
Robert Kohler
Jack Gehring
Chordettes
Bill Baumgartner
John Tillotson
Triple Threat
Janette
Ruth Grether
Clermont area real estate and vehicle notices drift
Deeds recorded including COVEe HOUSE transfer to Morris Amundson for one dollar and a clermont land parcel from Nelda Schuety to G W Alderson. License to wed issued for Robert B Martin and Joan Ann Barr. Vehicle registrations note new cars for Fred Friederich and local truck and pickup trades. Sunday social visits list numerous local families and hosts in Clermont area communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Hackmann
Morris V. Amundson
Clermont
Nelda Schuety
G. W. Alderson
Robert B. Martin
Joan Ann Barr
Calmar
Joint Lions and Elgin Club Meet On High School Plan
The Lions Club and the Elgin Community Club will hold a joint meeting Monday April 9 at 8 30 PM in St Pauls Methodist church to discuss building a new high school. Rural districts recently held meetings and report broad community support but details like tax base size and service territory remain work in progress. Members will be contacted for dinner reservations and attendance is expected to include both town and rural residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Elgin Community Club
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Am Farmers
Lions
Bucete Ohm
Ami
Crippled Children Clinic Set For Oelwein April 11
The annual SSCC field clinic for Bremer Buchannan Clayton and Fayette counties will meet at the Oelwein Methodist church on Wednesday April 11. It offers diagnostic and consultation services free of charge with local physicians referring many children for exams. Women volunteers assist. last year 2,315 Iowa children were served and 53 prescribed home treatment while 70 required future medical center observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Services For Crippled Children
SSCC
Bremer
Buchanan
Clayton
Fayette
Oelwein
Methodist
Iowa
Infant Swallows Pin. Pin Removed by Iowa City Doctors
The 16th month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gien Behrends of Monticello swallowed an open safety pin. It lodged in her stomach but physicians at Iowa City removed it and the child recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gien Behrends
Monticello
Iowa City
Vacationing Hugbergs Visit Old Friends in Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Trygve Hugberg of Eau Claire Wils were overnight visitors at Mrs Edith Berg home Friday on their way home from a three month trip through Arizona California and other states. They saw former Elgin and Clermont residents during their travels. Mr and Mrs Albert Halverson visited Sunday at the P J Anderson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trygve Hugberg
Eau Claire
Wils
Edith Berg
Arizona
California
Elgin
Clermont
Albert Halverson
P. J. Anderson
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Masons
Bbank OF Natural Resources
Utrecht
Alles
Frank G Fia Roosevelt
Om Ea A
Lions and Community Club Joint Meeting
C. E
Fred Friederich
Plymouth Tudor
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
Chevrolet
Ford Truck
Ruth
Carl Meinhardt
Richard Miller
Roland Gruver
Mabel Gruver
Robert Kerr
Lew Gruver
Robert Falk
Virgil Ludwig
St. Paul’s Church
Crippled Children Clinic
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