Funeral Services for Tom Fennell Held at St Joseph
Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at St Joseph church for Tom Fennell with Father Noonan officiating. Interment followed in St Joseph cemetery. Pallbearers included Gilbert Hall John Flanagan Wm Corbitt Carl Flanagan Wm Jones and Richard Jones. Fennell born February 20 1886 near Wadena died April 8 1949 in Oelwein hospital at age sixty three. survived by three brothers and four sisters with parents and one sister predeceasing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fennell
St. Joseph Church
Father Noonan
St. Joseph Cemtery
Gilbert Hall
John Flanagan
Wm. Corbitt
Carl Flanagan
Wm. Jones
Richard Jones
Thomas Fennell
James
Margaret
Crawford) Fennell
Wadena
Oelwein Hospital
Jack
Malott, Wash
Joe
Sterling, Colo
Lawrence
Mary Thomas
Long Beach
Calif
Sarah Garter
Sonora
Bert Everett
Greeley
Lucy Askey
Ponca City
Oklo
Agnes Rubens
Speech Correctionist Visit Set for Elgin Schools
Mrs Eleanor McMahon speech correctionist from the State Department of Public Instruction will speak at the Elgin schoolhouse Friday morning April 22. She will confer with teachers and parents about students with speech difficulties from Elgin Public School and nearby Pleasant Valley and Ilyria townships. Preschool children may be included. parents should contact Supt Robinson to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor McMahon
State Department of Public Instruction
Elgin Public School
Pleasant Valley
Ilyria
Tractor Upset on Earl Kiple Lifting Leg Injury
Earl Kiple endured a tractor upset that pinned his leg but left him with only a sore stiff leg. His nephew Bruce Eaton helped lift the wheel and free the leg while neighbors arrived to assist. he returned to work the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Kiple
Bruce Eaton
Earl
Remember Your Contribution to Red Cross
Edna Hunsberger treasurer of the local Red Cross chapter urges residents to complete the drive promptly. Those who have not yet contributed are asked to send in donations this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Edna Hunsberger
Legislation Fails to Advance Before Adjournment
The Iowa legislature faces adjournment with many bills stymied by committees and inaction. A new sifting committee was named, but time ran out as judges pensions and district assessor reforms moved forward, while other measures lingered.
Labor Bill Passed by House Continues on Page Eight
A note indicates the labor bill has been approved by the House and that continued coverage appears on page eight. The item signals a legislative milestone with ongoing discussion and anticipates further details in the continuation.
Perry Medberry Buys Mosby Home in Elgin
Mr and Mrs Perry Medberry of Highland purchased the G J Mosby home in Elgin on Saturday They plan to stay until early next fall and will make alterations to the house The residence is a ring room home near the Elgin school.
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Perry Medberry
Highland
G. J. Mosby
Elgin
Mosbys
Elgin School
Baptist Choir to Present Easter Cantata
The Baptist choir presents Easter Cantata Christ Victor ious by Roy E Nolte on Sunday April 17 at 8 pm under Gus Krueger with Mrs Archie Schroeder at the piano. The program includes Joybells of Easter and Lift Your Glad Voices among solos duets and choral pieces. free will offering to support the BPU mission project.
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the Baptist Choir
Christ
Roy E. Nolte
Gus Krueger
Archie Schroeder
Salg
A. Ittermann
Gethsemane
Buet
Harry Johnson
Green Hill
Edward Krueger
Abe Habeger
Edward Kruger
Clarence Muehlethaler
My Redeemer Lives
Sal
Alfred Baechler
God
Free Will Offering
Project
Bauder Sale Yields Mixed Prices On Grains And Livestock
Best oats reached 69 cents per bushel and corn topped at 1.10 while the Bauder sale Friday saw two sows with litters fetch 89 dollars each. Hay brought 10 dollars, a cow sold for 177.50 and a heifer for 136.90. a grain drill sold for 100 dollars and hens averaged about 1 dollar 33 each.
Fayette shop pioneers city store style in small town
Mrs. Marie Leinbaugh owner of the Fayette Apparel Shop invites race mothers and children as live models to assist customers next Saturday. The modern shop introduces city fashion features to Fayette Iowa, emphasizing personal service and shopper influence in Northeast Town.
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Fifth Avenue
Fayette
Iowa
Marie Levnbaugh
Leinbaugh
Dr D E Tinker Attends Dubuque Dental Meeting
Dr. D E Tinker attended the Dubuque district dental meeting held in Elkader on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Tinker
Dubuque District
Elkader
Sunrise Easter Service at Postville
St Pauls Lutheran church in Postville hosts the annual Easter Sunrise Service at 6:00 AM with a 15 minute organ recital at 5:45 AM. The service draws visitors from Postville and nearby communities, highlighting the church’s longstanding Easter tradition.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Postville
Plan Early Start On County Line Road
Supervisor Robt Wilson said the county line road project may begin in May. The route from Gilbertson corner to Cler mont Gander road will be relocated and gravel surfaced after grading as a farm to market project with federal aid. Also planned is Follett road to Anderson corner, partly graded and gravelled last fall. Potential summer work includes Oak Grove road to Chapman's corner and Illyria road from 66 to the Frank Gehring farm with surfacing soon after grading.
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Robt, Wilson
Gilbertson Corner
Follett Road
Anderson Corner
Oak Grove
Chapman's Corner
Thoman
Streets and Park Get Spring Clean Up
Street Commissioner Kohls urges Elgin business areas to join a spring cleaning effort. He cites litter from wrappers and cigarette packages as the main problem and suggests trash containers but notes they don’t fully solve the issue. Citizens are asked to help keep streets and sidewalks clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohls
Elgin
Bank Shares Sell For 135 Each At Estate Sale
Chas Capper bought 15 Elgin State Bank shares at 135 each and Keith Thoma bought Clermont stock at the same price in a J. E. Bilden estate sale last week. First bid in each case bought the stock. Betty Schori, a stewardess with American Airlines, is being transferred from Newark to Washington on April 22.
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J. E. Bilden
Elgin State Bank
Farmers Savings Bank of Clermont
Chas Capper
Keith Thoma
Clermont
Betty Schori
American Airlines
Newark
N. J
Washington, D. C
Easter Service by St Pauls Methodist S S
St Pauls Methodist Sunday School presents an Easter program on Sunday 11:00 to 12:00 featuring Junior Chorus, responsive readings, poems, duets, readings and songs by students Edna Hunsberger Mrs C B Behari Pamela Clothier Nickie Baum Audrey Sutter Alton Kist Ruth Illot son Roberta Mosby Judy Larson Letha Light Jimmy Frieden Roberta Wilson Alan Tinker Patty Larson Marcia Wolf Patsy Capper Gladys Feller Curtis Gilson Merlin Nickels Dixie Lee Shepard Ada Kay Falk David Kiple Sherry ONeill and others. The service closes with an offering and benediction by Mrs Klingman.
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St. Paul's
C. B. Behari
Aneta Ture Chibris
Pamela Clothier
Sandra Shepard
Nickie Baumg
Ertner
Audrey Sutter
Alton Kist Risen Foday
Ruth Illotson
Roberta Mosby
Judy Larson
Exster
Letha
Jimmy Frieden
Roberta Wilson
God
Alan Tinker
Patty Larson
Marcia Wolf
Patsy Capper
Gladys Feller
Fatsy Grover
Curtis Gilson
Merlin Nickels
Verry Medberry
Dixie Lee Shepard
Ada Kay Falk
David Kiple
Sherry O'Neill
Mrs. Klingman
Study and Progress Clubs Cancer Drive In Elgin
The Cancer Drive is sponsored in Elgin by the Study Club and the Progress Club. Town is divided into sections for door to door solicitations by club members. The drive must be completed by the last of April. Have your contribution ready when they call.
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Elgin
Study Club
Progress Club
Clubs Join to Sponsor Centennial Celebration
The Industrial Arts Mobile Unit of Iowa State Teachers College will visit Elgin on Tuesday April 26 in front of the school house. Elementary and high school students will tour it during the day with a limited number allowed to work on projects. The unit is open to the public and parents are encouraged to attend. It features industrial arts equipment for school and home use including welding gear.
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Iowa State Teachers College
Elgin
Easter Sunrise Service Program at Elgin Hill
Elgin holds its 4th annual Easter Sunrise Service at 5 15 a m atop Creamery Hill near the Albert Schupbach residence on Easter Sunday. Bells ring five minutes before. Shuttle pickups at Clarence Schneider residence and Baptist and Methodist churches. If bad weather, service moves to Baptist church. Originated three years ago and continues by popular request with trumpeters invocation scripture address prayer and community choir performances ending with benediction.
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Elgin
Creamery
Albert Schupbach
Clarence Schneider
Legion Meeting Monday In Elgin Post Session
The American Legion in Elgin will hold a business meeting Monday evening at the hall led by Commander Henry McMillan. The event opens with a pancake supper at 6 30 until all are served and attendees are urged to attend.
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Elgin Post American Legion
Henry McMillan
Kohls Sr. Celebrates 79th Birthday on Farm Between Elgin and Wadena
Wmn. Kohls Jr marked his 7th birthday at the family farm between Elgin and Wadena. He remains active with farm chores as health allows. Family turnout included four children, eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, his wife, and daughters and sons’ wives. The Kohls recently observed their 57th wedding anniversary.
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Wmn. Kohls, Jr
Elgin
Wadena
Kohls
Mrs. Kohls
Community Club votes to invite Elgin Pest American Legion
At a Monday Community Club meeting, members voted to invite the Elgin Pest American Legion to join in sponsoring the 1949 Homecoming and Centennial celebration. The two groups will form a joint committee next week to name activity committees while continuing their separate annual events. Two films were shown, one on banking mechanics and another on scouting with Fr. Cooney of West Union providing a brief outline of scouting administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Pest American Legion
the Legion
Wwas
Cooney
West Union
Elgin Dominates Pre-State Music Contest in Iowa
Elgin entries in the Northeast Iowa Pre-state Music Contest at New Hampton earned I ratings for the mixed chorus and boys choir, IL for the girls chorus, with advancing groups set for Mason City on April 30. Soloist Lauretta Gilson and ensembles including a trio and sextette also qualify for the state meet. credit to Ma Grether and Wa dena Volga bands noted. Transportation provided by Mr. Luce and Elmer Lantz.
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New Hampton
Elgin
Iowa
Elkader
Monona
Fayette
Postville
Maynard
Mason City
Lauretta Gilson
Ma 'Grether
Greether
Mr. Luce
Elmer Lantz
Holzers Return From Mesa Winter Residence
Mr and Mrs Henry Holzer returned Friday night from Mesa Arizona where they spent four cold months of winter. Gene Wenger accompanied them to drive their car back. They found Mesa had an ideal winter climate and living costs similar to their home, with eggs meats and butter slightly higher. On departure barley was headed out and about ready to harvest. The trees stayed green all winter, a notable novelty for the couple.
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Henry Holzer
Mesa Arizona
Gene Wenger
Mrs Chas Wilson to depart for Philippines on Sunday
Mrs Chas Wilson and John will travel to California then sail to Manilla to join Capt Wilson who serves in the medical corps there. They are accompanied by Mrs Mary Ogle and Mrs Alice Winklow visiting relatives for about a month. Furniture and a car are to be shipped to Manilla to establish a new home. Capt Wilson has been stationed there over a year.
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House Sifters
Gus Kuester
House
George Robb
Estherville
Albert Olson
Osage
Olson
Chas. Wilson
John
California
Manilla
Capt. Wilson
Mary Ogle
Alice Winklow
Wilsons
Medical Corps
Postoffice Building Bids Sought in Elgin
The postal department advertises for bids to construct a suitable Elgin post office building. Leases run five to ten years. current Mosby and Wolf lease ends November 1, 1949. Acting Postmaster Henry McMillan has full details for interested bidders.
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Elgin
Mosby & Wolf
P. M. Henry McMillan
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Tillie Swenson
Verda Bond
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Eddie Jellings
Dale Patterson
Robert Bond
Helen Palenard
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Mosby
St. Paul’s Methodist S. S
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the Old Rugged Cross
B. D. Jones
Christ Arose
Arthur Ittermann
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Soak Twain
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