Easter Services and Community Notes from Wadena
Easter church services announced for April 13 with times 9 30 and 9 30 services. The Easter cantata The Glory of the Cross directed by Mrs Carol Berlesh will be presented by the adult choir. Community items include visits, furloughs, and civic club activities plus a paper drive planned for April 26 and a home safety program presented by Mrs Henry Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard ‘Lambert
Sycamore
Darryl Rubens
Francis Jones
Chicago
Russell Jones
Johnnie. Schaer
Elgin
Nina Davis
Harold Hermen
Oliver Dreher
Waterloo
President Hotel
Darryl West Scott
Camp _Chaflie
Arkansas
MOAS
South America
Ning Davis
Lee Gould
Caledonia
Minn
Guy Gould
Clyde Bond
Verda
Frank Maser
Arlington
St. Louis
Robert Crandall
Paris Island
South Carolina
Wame. Ray
Ington
Henry D. Jones
Carol Berlesh
Oran
Luther Crandall
Walter Crandall
Oelwein
Tabitha Society Meeting at Baptist Church
The Tabitha Society will meet April 17 at the Baptist church. Hostesses are Gladys Hackman and Jerry Musser with Anna Heck assisting. The program includes devotions, a song, music by Jildan Lehman, a paper on Calvary and the Eternal Cross by Grace Simek, and a mission report by Mildred Hackman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
the Baptist Church
Gladys’ Hackman
In Hackman
Jerry Musser
Anna Heck
Metta Schneider
Usic
Jildan Lehman
t.“Calvary
the Eternal Ross
Grace Simek
Mission Eport
Mildred Hackman
Democrats Turn After Republican Convention
In Iowa the Democratic side weighs potential nominees Kefauver Stevenson Russell Kerr and Barkley as delegates may stay uninstructed. Hogan More and Augustine shift stances while the party neutralizes. Budget talks heat over Oakdale sanatorium funding with officials denying misrepresentation. Four new National Guard armories planned at Webster City Keokuk Clarinda and Iowa Falls with costs and funding outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tf.rty
Towa Gop
Truman
Towa
Estée Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Ilinois
Richard ‘Russell
Georgia
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Hawkeye
Alben Barkley
Michael Hogan
Dubuque
Hogan
Jake More
Jeantine
Thomas di Y
Burlington
Illinois
Stevenson
A.E. Augustine
Oskaloosa
Sen
Kefauver
National Guard
Fred S. Tandy
Webster City
Keokuk
Clarinda
Iowa Falls
Tandy
Lang
Guard
Easter Sunrise Service at Creamery Hill
The annual sunrise service is set for Easter morning at 5 26 at Creamery Hill near the Cross. A brass quartet and choir will perform with readings and a sermon by Rev Steinman and Dr Ittermann. Rides to the service meet at the Methodist church Baptist church or the Cash Store. bells will ring to signal attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creamery Hill
Pita
Morening
Howard Wolf
Stanley Capper
Roberta Mosby
Carlton Krueger
Christ
Ittermann
Jesus
Itterman
Steinman
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
High School Opinion Survey On Mate Qualities
Senior sociology pupils divided by gender in a classroom activity. Boys favored a partner who can cook and wants children ranked high by girls who value similar lives and constructive argument. Intelligence and religion within same denomination are top second picks for girls, while both groups share concerns about morals and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Shank
Progress Club entertains guests at Methodist church
The Elgin Progress Club hosted a Monday evening event at the Methodist church with hostesses Mrs. Clarence Muehlechter, Mrs. Lyle Light, Mrs. Robert D. Wilson, and Edna Hunsberger. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gernand of Volga presented a Alaska travelog. A humorous skit followed. guests included Mesdames Larson, Brainard, Kleppa, Schori, Falk, Leo Schori, Baumgartner, Moore, Meyer, Kohler, Kohler, Schneider, Muehlechter, and Krueger. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Leo Schori
Clara Baumgartner
William Moore
Elmer Meyer
Ethel Kohler
Keith Kohler
Selma Schneider
Fred Muehlethaler
Kenton Krueger
Fewer Traffic Accidents 1951 Cost Higher in Fayette County
The state safety department reports Fayette County lost 273505 dollars to traffic accidents in 1951 up from 252715 in 1950 due to 492 crashes last year. Overall 63404 accidents occurred in the town, part of 27978764 in total statewide. Only five counties Cass Crawford Fayette Grundy and Humboldt had fewer crashes in 1951 than 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Safety Department
Fayette County
Cass
Crawford
Fayette
Grundy and Humbolt
Press Radio Confab Binds Cedar Rapids Publishers
Mr and Mrs James Hermen and Mr and Mrs R P Strauch attended a Press radio meeting at Hotel Montrose in Cedar Rapids. Dick Cheverton, WMT news director, arranged the session to inform publishers about radio news dissemination and to strengthen ties with the weekly papers served by the station. A round table discussion revealed a new understanding among attendees. Many publishers showed interest in publishing the new feature This I Believe which is broadcast twice daily by WMT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hermen
R. P. Strauch
Montrose
Cedar Rapids
Dick Cheverton
WMT
James Cook Enrolls in UTU After Elgin High Career
James Cook son of Mr and Mrs Merlin Cook enrolls at UTU after graduating Elgin High in May He was junior class play male lead football letterman and senior class reporter and sports editor of the high school annual He plans to study education biology and mathematics to teach in high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cook
Merlin Cook
UTU
Elgin High School
Hee
Service School Attendance by Local Dealers in Des Moines
Joe Brackin and the Green Colonial dealer group from Fayette attended the Green Colonial service school in Des Moines last Thursday and Friday. The annual event assists local dealers with installation and servicing issues. John Tillotson has attended these schools regularly since taking the agency but could not go this year. Sunday guests at the George Boyle home included the Lawrence Gehring Jr. family Cedar Falls William Boyle family Mrs Wm Nutting and Judy West Union Robert Boyle family and Mrs Chica Lyon and Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brackin
Green Colonial Dealer
Fayette
Green Colonial Service
Des Moines
John Tillotson
Lawrence Gehring, Jr
Cedar Falls
Wm. Boyle
Wm. Nutting
Judy
West Union
Robert Boyle
Chica ‘Lyon and
Willis
Geroge Boyle
Sunrise Service at St Pauls in Postville
Sunrise Service at St Pauls Lutheran Church Postville Easter morning at 6:00. Music will lead the service with the senior choir of 40 voices and junior choir of 33. Sermon titled Springtime In The Soul by Reverend Frederick R Ludwig following a 5:45 organ recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
St. Paul’s Church
Frederick R. Ludwig
Lenten Season Program By Ladies Missionary Society
The Ladies Missionary Society met with Mrs. Clara Baumgarten Thursday afternoon with Mrs. To field and Mrs. Mary Kelser as assistant hostesses. Program items included Devotion by Mrs. Arthur Ittermann The Miracle of The Cross by Mrs. Fred Schaer Faith by Helen Keller read by Mrs. Fred Burrow Poems by Mrs. Alfred Wenger A House Inside by Mrs. Sally Miller Poem Might by Mrs. Milton Miller Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Missionary Society
Clara Baumgartner
Tofield
Mary ‘Kelser
Arthur Ittermann
Fred Schaer
Helen Keller
Fred Burrow
Alfred Wenger
Sally Miller
Might
Milton Miller
Entertain at Picnic Dinner by Mrs Rose Baechler
Mrs Rose Baechler entertained relatives Sunday at a picnic dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Will Kohls of Dubuque the Clarence Kohls family Strawberry Point Mr and Mrs Ray Tomshek and the Alfred Baechler family Clermont Mr and Mrs Russell Jennings Mrs Clara Baumgartner Lena Baumgartner and the Clarence Muehlethaler family. Mrs Jerry Fortsche and Bud Becker came from Waterloo to help at the Louis Becker home after their fire. The former returned that evening and the latter remained for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose ‘Baechler
Will Kohls
Dubuque
Clarence Kohls
Strawberry Point
Ray Tomsheck
Alfred Baechler
Clermont
Russell Jennings
Clara Baumgartner
Lena Baumgartner
Clarence Muehlethaler
Jerry Fortsche
Bud Becker
Waterloo
Louis ‘Becker
Early Alarm Friday From L Becker Farm
A notice urges readers to check the pink address label date this week. The mailing list is corrected to include April 1 and asks readers to report errors promptly so corrections can be made for the next cycle in about two months.
Fire Destroys Barnes Hogs Calf and Hay
Fire of unknown origin destroyed Louis Beckers barn last Friday morning. The family awoke in time to drive out all cattle except five sows and about 40 pigs, one calf, plus hay and straw. Loss estimated around 3000 dollars, partly insured. Fire noticed about 430 AM, barn largely engulfed. Had the family awakened five or ten minutes later, saving cattle would have been impossible. Neighbors and Elgin fire department kept flames from spreading to adjoining buildings, which were only scorched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Becker
Elgin Fire Department
Good Friday Service Planned by Three Churches
A Union Good Friday service will be held in the Baptist church Friday from 2:00 to 3:00 with hymns and solos led by Wanda Shaffer and the Steinman quartet, scripture by Rev. Steinman, prayer, the message They Watched Him There by Dr. Ittermann, and benediction. St Pauls Methodist First Baptist and Elgin Lutheran churches participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Lord
Wanda Shaffer
Steinman
Old Rugged Cross
Ittermann
Harry Johnson
Alfred Baechler
St. Paul’s
Farewell party honors Marvin Perry before Navy duty
Entertainers from Castalia hosted relatives at a farewell gathering for Marvin Perry who sails April 14 for the Navy. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Boleyn and Vonda, John McIntosh, and families of Chester Harold Archie McIntosh and Fremont Albert. The West Union Motor Co hosted employees and wives at the Loftus party rooms in West Union on a separate farewell evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Perry
Castalia
Marvin Perry
Navy
Roy Campbell
Ed Boleyn
Vonda
John McIntosh
Raymond Boleyn
Waterloo
Chester
Harold
Archie McIntosh
Fremont Albert
West Union Motor Co
West Union
Loftus Party Rooms
Rose Reusser Leaves 26-Year State Service
Rose Reusser resigns from the state house after 26 years of service to take a summer job at Green Lake Wisconsin. She begins work April 23 at the Northern Baptist Assembly grounds after starting with the auditor and later moving to the controller’s office. All state checks were written by Mrs. Reusser through multiple administrations due to her faithful and efficient performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Reusser
State House
Green Lake
Wis
Northern Baptist Assembly
Miss Reusser
Reusser
Sports Show at Monona by Sportsmen's Club
The Sportsmen's club of Monona hosts a free two day show on April 1 and 16 featuring 20 booths with sports equipment and speakers from the conservation department who will present talks and show movies. The club, calling itself the club of good sports, aims to prove its nickname to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona
Conservation Department
Club of
Pastor Has Busy Day at Local Churches
The Rev. E. G. Steinman reports a busy Sunday with six babies and 21 youths and adults baptized. He also welcomed 48 new members across Clermont, Elgin, and Illyria, with 7, 26, and 15 additions respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Steinman
Clermont
Elgin
Illyria
Deeds transfer in Clermont Elgin West Union and Fayette County
Multiple property transfers recorded by Fayette County Abstract Co. on April 1 1952 list deeds from Anna Larrabee Walter C Falb H W Falb and Johanna Robertson among others. Properties include Lots 18 7 Blk 81 Clermont Lot 7 Blk 81 Clermont E 40 Lots 13 16 Blk 4 Elgin Lot 14 N 2 3 Lot 13 Blk 2 Smithfield Add West Union and irregular surveys in 14 14 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee
Anna
Lucian H. Appelman
Clermont
Glen J. Nygaard
Falb
Walter C
Bernice Falb
Elgin
Robertson
Johanna
H. W. Falb
Smithfield
West Union
H. W
Robert Falb
Alley
Robert
Allan Anderson
Fayette County Abstract Co
Martin Wy, Henderson, Jr
Marriage License and Car Registrations Summary
Marriage license issued March 13 to Walter D. Messerti of Wadena and Florence Knight Kent of West Union. New car registrations list Falb & Light of Elgin with a Chevrolet 2 door and Falb & Sons of Elgin with a Buick sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Messerti
Wadena
Florence Knight Kent
West Union
Falb & Light
Elgin
Chevrolet
Falb & Sons
Buick
Doctor Leads Spastic Paralysis Research Fund Drive
Dr. Harry Keiser of Chicago heads a six member Illinois Eastern Iowa Kiwanis committee for Spastic Paralysis Research. They will study the cause, financed by member donations, aiming to raise at least 75000 dollars. A university medical doctor will be chosen for full time work once funding is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Keiser
Chicago
Kiwanis Committee For
Keiser
Illinois
Legion Meeting Tuesday April 15 at Legion Hall
The regular Legion meeting is set for Tuesday April 15 at the Legion hall with strong attendance urged to plan Memorial Day events. Jacob Schneider and Laurence Etter of West Union visited family, while Josephine Kneil stayed with Mrs. Alta Gehring and Hazel over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Jacob Schneider
Laurence Etter
West Union
Frieda Etter
Josephine Kneil
Alta Gehring
Hazel
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Wadena News
Frances Bradshaw
Tabitha Soc
Legislative Budget and Financial Control Committee
Oakdale
Poana
William Spear
State Board’ of Education
State Board of Education
Sesson
Budget Committee
Progress Club
Joe Baker
Ben "Brickeonome
Fred Pfister
Echo
Cook
USU
Germany
Yugoslavia
Greece
Heary Ford
Shier Rindiels
LaSalle
Mississippi River
U.S
Philippines
Franklin Roosevelt
L. Becker Farm
Opportunity
Legion Meeting
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