School music contest entries at Point showcase talent
In Towardigit schools music contest held at Cedar Point, several contestants and groups performed Wednesday and Saturday. Ann Davis Joyce Erickson and Dora Frey appear among participants. Local visits and home moves noted as families travel and relocate within the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Membe
Sof
Tlies
Boyd
Gorenverett
Eddie Jellin
Robert
Bond
Dale Patterson
Arthur ‘Gould
Charles ‘Corkery
Ford
Wai Iden
Ee Point
Wesday
Ann Davis
Joyce Erickson
Dora Frey
Warren
Luther Crandall
Roscoe Pritchard
Waterloo
Dawson Clark
Clare
Cedar Rapids
Robert Clark
Alderson
Nelda Schuety
Schuaty
Elva Clark
Markley
Roof Fire at Sutter Home in Elgin
Fire department was called around 11 last Thursday to the Wollis Sutter home. Fire caused substantial damage, believed sparked by chimney flames. Insurance partially covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutter
Elgin. Per
Wollis Sutter
Camp Fire Girls Meeting Seeks Honors And Banquet Invite
Entertainers Diane and Donna Meinhardt cohosted a Camp Fire Girls gathering Monday at their home. Clermont Camp Fire Girls invited attendees to a mother and daughter banquet set for May. Guest speaker will be Mrs. John R. Battin, area executive. Next meeting for honors is April 23 at the Krueger home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doral
Diane
Donna Meinhardt
Camp Fire Girls
Clermont Camp Fire Girls
John R. Battin
Janette
Jeanette Krueger
Blood plasma drive urged by Eastern Stars group
The Eastern Stars urge starting a blood plasma program and ask anyone willing to donate to contact Mrs. H. H. Wolf, Mrs. Larry Grimm, or Mrs. Carl Meinhard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Wolf
Larry Grimm
Carl Meinhard
Cancer Crusade Drives Three-Way Attack on Cancer
The 1851 Cancer Crusade funds American Cancer Society efforts in research education and enhanced patient services through gifts supporting programs and patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Elgin Baptist Church announces services and prayer meeting
The Elgin Baptist Church led by Pastor Dr. Arthur Ittermann invites parishioners to Thursday April 12 at 7:00 p.m. for a Berean Songsters prayer service at 8:00 p.m. Next Sunday April 15 worship at 4:00 p.m. Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. and notes about male drivers in 1950 being involved in over 90 percent of U.S. automobile accidents.
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Arthur Ittermann
Berean Songsters
Vice
U. S
New School Financing Bill Studied In Iowa Legislature
The Iowa House and Senate debate a new school financing bill raising property taxes to 15 mills in 1000 districts while others may share funds. The measure passed the Senate 38 to 18 and moves to the House for action. Also advancing are bills to raise salaries for local and state employees and grant county staff vacation and sick leave. Margie Dennler is named Drake Relay queen candidate, chosen by Drake Yearbook staff from four nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Iowa
Senate
House
Margie Dennler
Bigin
University of Dubais
Drake
Legislature tightens on public notices in newspapers
The bill targets officials who fail to publish required notices and reports, defining the offense as a misdemeanor with up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine. It aims to protect the publics right to know how tax money is spent, and it has passed both Houses.
Iowa AG rules TV sets taxed as complex appliances
The attorney general holds television sets are complex appliances not furniture and thus not covered by a household exemption law. The dispute over an abortion legislative inquiry of the state liquor control commission persists in the Iowa legislature as Democrats threaten action if a joint survey committee does not act. The inactive committee lacks authority and only studies the interim transcript to report recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Liquor Control Commission
Iowa
Death of Former Resident Carl Bennett at 58
Carl William Bennett 58 died March 31 in Long Beach Veterans Hospital after living in Montana and later Carlsbad California. An electrical contractor and World War I veteran, he belonged to BPOE A F and AM Scottish Rite and Mystic Shrine. Survived by widow daughter Karen son John sisters Mrs Roy Fairbanks and Mrs Lola Sonsten five brothers E Ellis Bennett Lyle L W T Ivan N and Leo B Lewis Masonic services were held April 3 in Long Beach and burial followed there.
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Carl William Bennett
Long Beach
Calif
Veterans’ Hospital
Fandento Ings
Mont
Carlsbad
Bennett
Karen
John
Roy Fairbanks
Lola Sonsten
E. Ellis Bennett
Lyle L
W. T
Ivan N
Leo B
Lewis
Wadena Legion Presents Kross Roads Rapers Stage Show
The Wadena Legion will stage Kross Roads Rapers on Thursday and Friday evenings with Keith Jennings as Roy Rogers Ruth Gehring as Dale Evans Georgia Leonhart as Minnie Pearl Ray Herwig Jr as Cuzzin Clem D O Clark as Gabby Hayes and Glen Minger calling the square dances Proceeds go to the gym curtain fund.
Death of Mrs. J. H. Graham reported
Mrs. Edith Berg learned of the death of Mrs. J. H. Graham after surgery. She had been in Florida, visited here last summer with Mrs. Berg, then traveled to Indiana for Indiana University graduation exercises where her youngest son was in the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Berg
J. H. Graham
Florida
Graham
Berg
Indiana
Indiana University
Dogs confined urged as garden season nears by mayor
Complaint that dogs upset garbage cans cited with warning to keep dogs on owners premises. Mayor G H Falk calls compliance to avoid trouble with neighbors and town authorities. In city traffic, three of four accidents occurred in clear weather on city roads.
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O. G. H. Falk
Firemen’s Dance Nets Over $100 Plus at Elgin Event
Secretary Gerald Frieden of the Elgin fire department said the recent dance cleared a little over $100 with a capacity crowd enjoying the occasion. Total receipts amounted to $314.00, despite bad roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Frieden
Elgin
Hawaiian Orchid Corsage Arrives Late for Easter
Mrs. Lawrence Gehring Jr. received an orchid corsage from her husband serving in Korean waters near Inchon and Pusan. The package was misaddressed to Elgin, Illinois, delaying delivery. Postal authorities eventually found her correct address, showing persistence akin to the FBI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Gehring, Jr
Inchon
Pusan
Elgin
Regular O. E. S. Meeting and Initiatory Work
The O. E. S. announces a regular meeting in the lodge hall on April 11 with initiatory work at a special meeting on April 18. Refreshments will be served.
WSCS Circles Meet Thursday At Members' Homes
WSCS of the Methodist church plans meetings on Thursday evening April 28 at two homes. Circle Martha will gather at Mrs. Robert Kohler's house with Mrs. Ethel Kohler as assisting hostess and members are asked to bring their birthday offering. Circle Joy meets at Mrs. R. A. Crider's home with Leota Welch as assisting hostess.
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Circle Martha
WSCS
Methodist Church
Robert Kohler
Ethel Kohler
Circle Joy
R. A. Crider
Leota Welch
Installs Automatic Egg Weigher at Helium Produce
Installs mechanical weigher to speed up egg processing by reducing labor. Machine requires three to four operators, boosting efficiency and saving time.
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Helium Produce
Elgin High Wins Four First at Spring Music Contest
Elgin high sent nine entries to the Strawberry Point spring music contest. Four entries won first ratings including Wanda Shaffer on tuba solo and treble voice low, Howard Wolf on trombone solo and the sextet. First ratings advance to Grinnell for the April 27 28 state contest.
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Elgin High
Strawberry Point
Wanda Shaffer
Howard Wolf
Ruth
Boleyn
Ruth Tillotson
Grinnell
Legion Meeting Next Tuesday in Elgin
The April Elgin Legion meeting will be held next Tuesday evening. Com. R. D. Wilson announces this session will plan Memorial Day activities and stresses the need for strong attendance.
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Elgin Legion
Com. R. D. Wilson
Hospital News From Local Communities
Patients in hospitals return home and others stay for rest or surgery. Albert Schori came home Friday from Postville hospital still in bed. J L Kipler remains home recovering since Christmas. Gladys Feller in St Joseph hospital New Hampton after Friday surgery and expected home by week’s end. Mrs Lawrence Gehring back at New Hampton hospital for possible bone grafting. Mrs Reuben Metzger lost fingertip from mixer accident. John Brankin patient at University hospital Iowa City for about three weeks. Mrs Allen Habeger returned home from Palmer Memorial hospital West Union after ten days.
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Albert Schori
Postville Hospital
J. L. Kipler
New Hampton
Gladys, Feller
Schori
Lawrence Gehring
New Hampton Hospital
Reuben Metzger
University Hospital
John Brankin
Iowa City
Allen Habeger
Palmer Memorial Hospital
West Union
Fall & Light Redecorate Showroom Interior Colors
Fall and Light redecorate their showroom interiors using approved I. H. colors. The ceiling remains white while the side walls are grey, creating a two tone scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall & Light
I. H
Talk New School At Combined Meeting
For the past two weeks the narrows southeast of Gilbertson's has been a one way road. The rushing Turkey undermined the roadway for months and nearly half its length was damaged. The county road crew has repaired the damage but locals expect only a temporary fix. They propose changing the river channel for a permanent solution.
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Gilbertson's
D-X Opens Major Newspaper Advertising Drive Apr 3
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp launches its largest newspaper ad campaign April 3 in 922 cities reaching about 35 million people. Elgin Echo selected to carry the ads. Advertising chief Dale C. Rogers calls newspapers the best medium for sales messages. The campaign promotes upper-cylinder lubricants as power parts with the flame zone illustrating where gasoline burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Elgin Echo
Dale C. Rogers
Oil Company
Turkey River Flood Levels Rise Over Last Year
The Turkey river reached its highest level Sunday morning, 4 to 5 inches above the concrete wall east of the bridge. Overflow affected the road west of the bridge as well. Melting snow and rain caused the high water, while Otter creek fell, sparing lower Elgin from greater trouble. Many cellars flooded and required constant pumping.
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Turkey
Elgin
Wenger couple welcome daughter at Palmer Memorial
Mr and Mrs Eugene Wenger are parents of a daughter born at Palmer Memorial hospital West Union on April 5 Loralea Ann Wenger weighed 8 pounds The new arrival adds joy to the Wenger family presented in local birth notices.
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Eugene Wenger
Tabitha Meeting Set By Tabitha Society of First Baptist
The Tabitha Society of the First Baptist Church will meet in the church parlors Thursday afternoon, April 19, with a program including devotions music and a paper From Magic to Faith by Grace Simek. Hostesses are Lillian Lehman Lorraine Krueger Opal Miller and Esther Kiple. Marie Jacob.
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Tabitha Society of the
First ‘Baptist Church
Grace Simek
Lillian Lehman
Lorraine Krueger
Opal Miller
Esther Kiple
Lions and Community Club discuss new high school plan
About seventy members and guests met at St. Pauls Methodist church to discuss forming a high school district for the community. They weighed tax bases, territory, and a 15 mill levy to support construction and maintenance, with plans to estimate property values and proceed by district formation then broader decisions.
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Lions and Community Club
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Clermont
Pleasant Valley
Illyria
Marion Faleas
The
Echo
Our Boys in Service Back Home on Varying Leaves
Soldier addresses and hometown furloughs are reported for Kenneth D. Tatro at Camp Del Mar and Camp Pendleton. Gene Konichek returns on furlough, noting Army service since Elgin days and action in Korea. Louis Halverson comes home for a four day leave before Denver training. Robert Hanson to Seattle en route to Alaska after 14 days at home. Russell Larson back for 14 days from San Diego training to visit family in Seattle.
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Kenneth D. Tatro
Camp del Mar
Joseph H. Pendelton
Oceanside
Calit
Gene Konichek
John Konichek
Elgin
Koren
Louis A. Halverson
Selma
Ala
Albert Halverson
Denver
Colo
Alaska
Robert Hanson
San Diego
Calif
Seattle
Wash
Melvin Hanson
Russell Larson
Philman Larson
Brackin Elected District Secretary at WSC S Conference
Mrs B H Brackin of Elgin was elected district secretary of literature and publications for a one year term at the annual Woman's Society of Christian Service conference in Marshalltown held April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Brackin
Elgin
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Marshalltown
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Oance
Hawaii
O. E.S
Legion
Yorks
Supreme Court
Houston
San Jacinto
D-X
Tabitha
Marie Jacob
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