Local social round up with visits and guests
The community reported a weekend of visits and gatherings. Nellie Fryé and Robert from ndalia attended a picnic supper with the Clark and Brownet households in Fayette, joined by Osfremont Clark and Leo Ainsworth party from Norfolk. The Derry Leonhart family visited Tom Lin and Fred Tachantz hosted Archa Patterson, while James Crandall met Gordon and David Crandall in Oelwein. Dewell Phillips and family from Waterloo stayed with Johnnie Brickner. George Cale of Fort Dodge and the Harbrook family from Oelwein joined Frank Welsh for a weekend. Katherine Fox of Dubuque spent time with her parents Jesse and Mrs. Fox. the Ladies Auxiliary held a bake sale at the Legion hall with lunch served. The Will Moore and Frey households hosted visitors in West Union. The Charlie Looby family visited Walter Dennier in Elgin. Thad Walters spent the week with Francis Walters at Dennison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Fryé
Robert
Tomlin
Fred Tachantz
Archa Patterson
Independence
Tueaday
James Crandall
Gordon
David Crandall
Oelwein
Dewell Phillips
Waterloo
Johnnie Brickner
George Cale
Fort Dodge
Ronald Harbrook
Frank Welsh
Lena Reaschliman
Herve Robsbins
Hawkeye
Katherine Fox
Dubuque
Jesse Fox
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Whi Moore
Robert Frey
West Union
Charlie Looby
Walter Dennier
Elgin
Sme
Wes
Thad Walters
Francis Walters
Denni- Sotl
Iowa tops series E bond drive with 102.74 percent
Iowa exceeded its $19,700,000 series E bond quota by 102.74 percent in the independence drive, rising from 47th to 43rd among states. Fayette County hit 108 percent of its $185,103 series E quota, while Clayton County reached 64 percent of its $171,341 E bond goal and 91 percent of its E F G quota of $266,559. Iowa’s earlier performance was 62.04 percent before the final week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fayette County
Clayton County
Former Elgin superintendent visits La Crosse guest
A brief visitor to Elgin on Tuesday was Co F Evans of La Crosse Wisconsin. The man once served as Elgin school superintendent in 1922 23 and has remained at his current post since 1822.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co, F
Evans
la Crosse
Wis
Elgin
Live Safety drive to feature new posters this month
State safety officials announce a campaign from Aug 22 to Sept promoting the Live Safety theme with posters banners and desk signs. County congress officers will distribute materials and counties will fly white safety flags during Drive Right to reduce highway deaths. Political coverage notes GOP nominations and judicial selections at state convention and encampment plans for National Guard units at Fort Leonard Wood July 9 to Aug 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Eltyan
Congress
National Guardsmen
Fort Leonard Wood
Town Plan Draws Gov Williams Attention
Gov. William S threads through a town plan with scant specifics released yet. The note hints at continued coverage on page four.
Soft Ball League Standings and July results
Standings show Hawkeye tied for first with 3 wins and 4 losses, Randalia 4 1, Fayette 2 2, West Union 2 2, Digria 4k. Tie for first to be decided later. July 27 results list Syria 17 Randalia 10 Hawkeye 11 West Union 9 Elgin 11 Fayette 10. Aug 3 games set Randalia at Elgin and West Union at Elgin with Wlyria at Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
Randalia
Fayette
West Union
Digria
Syria
Elgin
West UN- Hion Va
Wlyria
Auxiliary Installs Officers at Legion Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met July 27 at the Legion rooms with Mrs. Anna Loftegard presiding. Delegates were appointed to Des Moines state conferences August 3 and 4. Ruth Boleyn reported on Girls State held at Grinnell in June. Mrs. Gladys Schori installed officers: Agnes Medberry president Adelia Torkelson 1st vice Mildred Minihan 2nd vice Marjorie Reed secretary Ruth Boyle chaplain Cora Mulford agt-at-arms Augusta Sehori historian. Committee chairs named. A lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Anna Loftegard
Des Moines
Grinnell
Ruth Boleyn
Gladys Schori
Agnes Medberry
Adelia Torkelson
Mildred Mini
Poppy
Verna Robinson
Olga Blockhus
Ansa Lottsgard
Sunshine
Carrie Steele
Anns Lottsgard
Kean to Address Democrats at Oelwein Picnic
Eugene Kean, Democratic candidate for U S Congress, will be among speakers at Fayette county Democratic picnic Sunday Aug 6. The event starts at 1:00 p.m. and is held at the Moose country home one mile south of Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Kean
U. S
Fayette County
Moose Country
Oelwein
Social Security Service Visit Planned in Oelwein
Social Security Service Earl T. Johnson, manager of the Waterloo office, will be at City Hall in Oelwein on Wednesday August 9 from 10 a.m. to noon to help area residents file benefit claims, obtain new or duplicate social security cards, and answer inquiries about the old age and survivors insurance program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl T. Johnson
Social Security Administration
Waterloo
Oelwein
Two Large Feed Warehouses Sold Near the Mill
A. M. Weibel reports the sale of two large feed warehouses north of the road near the mill. C. J. Mulford & Son are the purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Weibel
C. J. Mulford & Son
Remodel of Baptist Parsonage Kitchen Completed
The First Baptist church reports the parsonage kitchen was remodeled during the pastor’s absence. The project modernizes the space for the pastor family’s convenience and was highly appreciated by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Verna Blockhus to Be Wed August 27
Mr and Mrs O M Blockhus announce the engagement of their daughter Verna Lois of Decorah to Ernest W Brandt of Waverly Their marriage will take place Sunday August 27 at 2 00 p m at the East Clermont Lutheran church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Blockhus
Daghter
Verna Lois
Decorah
Ernest W. Brandt
Richard Brandt
Waverly
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Darlene Olson to Wed August 26
Miss Darlene Olson of Decorah will wed Oliver Larson son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Larson near Elgin on Saturday August 26 The couple plan to reside at the Larson parents farm after the ceremony Both families announce the forthcoming marriage and that Darlene works for Northwestern Bell in Decorah
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Olson
Decorah
Darlene
Oliver Larson
Elmer Hv Larson
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Milss Olson
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Fayette County Farm Sports Festival Aug 14
The annual Fayette county farm sports festival and tractor rodeo will be held Aug 14 at the U S A campus. A skilled driving contest and an all star East vs West baseball game headline the afternoon. 4-H softball for boys and girls, county North vs South softball, women's contests, and a square dance festival after a night game are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Rainfall in July Reaches 9.52 Inches in Local Area
A check of records Tuesday afternoon shows about ten inches of rain fell in July, with an exact total of 9.52 inches. Rain from Sunday and Monday added 3.32 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Muehlathaler
Death of Wm. M. Lewis in Long Beach Calif
A clipping reports the death of William M. Lewis, 69, of Long Beach California. No date is given but the death is described as recent. He resided there since 1943 and is survived by his sister Mrs. Tryphena Knudtson of St. Paul and Norman Lewis of Centerville, South Dakota. The family formerly lived in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Wm. M. Lewis
Long Beach
Calif
Tryphena Knudtson
St. Paul
Norman Lewis
Centerville
S. D
Elgin
Tennessee visitors return home via Benton stop
Return from Tennessee Mr and Mrs F C Muehlethal er returned Saturday from Memphis Tennessee. They stopped one day en route home and visited Mr and Mrs Alden Pinney at Benton Mo. They found the former fully recovered from his recent surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Muehlethaler
Memphis
Tennessee
Alden Pinney
Benton, Mo
Dairymen Meeting Notice at Elgin Town Hall
The Fayette Clayton Quality Improvement Association directors will hold a meeting at the Elgin town hall on Monday August 7 at eight o'clock. All patrons of the Elgin creamery are invited to attend as the meeting will be of special interest to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette-Clayton Quality Improvement Association
Elgin Town Hall
Elgin Creamery
Ill polio suspicion prompts hospital referral abroad
Mrs Cleve Bennett was ill last week and referred to Iowa City hospital for polio suspicion. She left for treatment on Saturday. Dr H H Wolf plans a Rochester clinic check up next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Venard Sinclair family of Indianapolis are spending two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Olaf Berg, her sister Mrs Mervin Hunsberger, and other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Bennett
Iowa City Hospital
H. H. ‘Wolf
Rochester Clinic
Venard Sinclair
Indianapolis
Ind
Olaf Berg
Mervin Hunsberger
Pleasant Valley 4 H Girls Win At Maynard In Softball
Pleasant Valley 4 H girls beat Maynard 13 to 7 in a Maynard double header as Belmont Radio and Oelwein previously won the first game. Notable players include Grace Gehring Norma Brandt Norma Gehring Joyce Gehring Eunice Gehring Jean Gross Edith Gehring Beverly Frie lden Barbara Medbergr. They schedule games this week with Fayette and next week with Belmont Radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Maynard
Belmont Radio
Oelwein
Maynard Towns
Grace Gehring
Norma Brandt
Norma Gehring
Joyce Gehring
Eunice Gehring
Jean Gross
Edith Gehring
Beverly Frielden
Barbara Medbergr
Fayette
Illyria Softball Team Splits Week With Wins and Losses
Illyria won 17 to 10 at Randalia against league leaders as Bayle and Pollock powered the battery. Earlier, Postville defeated Illyria 9 to 6 on the Elgin diamond with Boyle pitching well for the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulyria
Postville
Illyria
Elgin
Boyle
Randalia
Bayle
Pollock
Myria
Last Concert at Park Sets Seasonal Finale
Band director Leo Grether announced Tuesday that the final concert of the season will be held at the park on Wednesday evening August 8. He and his family plan a short vacation between that date and the start of school on August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Grether
the Park
Printing iy we can do your job
The message claims capability in printing tasks and offers to handle work efficiently. It presents a confident, brief prompt suggesting readiness to take on a job. No specific names or local details are provided in the readable text.
California Visitor Disappears Monday
The Selective Service Board office in Clayton county at Elkader will open on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 00 to 5 00 p m Saturdays 8 00 to 12 00 noon and 1 00 to 5 00 p m A telephone has been installed for contact on these dates or by telephone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
Clayton County
Elkader
Injured man mysteriously aided by strangers near Olson residence
Melvin Boleyn was found unconscious with head injuries near the Olson home and taken to Postville hospital after midnight last Friday. Four unknown men claimed to have found him and carried him to a lawn before vanishing. Boleyn recalled little, having sold dance tickets earlier and waking Monday at home. Authorities probe whether drugging and assault occurred, with no results to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Boleyn
Postville Hospital
Marshal Kohls
Mr. Boleyn
Olson
Newspaper Group Picnic Near Lansing Draws 125 Attendees
The Northeast Iowa Press association held its annual picnic Friday at Lansing with about 125 people. Attendees traveled to an island six miles above Lansing, enjoyed an afternoon of visits, and concluded with a fish fry. Guests from across Iowa toured the area and the Mary Lee owner provided his boat for guest transport, including an evening boat ride south of Lansing past the Interstate plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Iowa Press Association
Lansing
Scenic
Iowa
Mary Lee
Interstate Plant
Births Report From Iowa And Minnesota Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Edwin Frieden welcomed a daughter Marcia May born July 27 at an Iowa City hospital. A second daughter, Patricia, weighed 7 lbs 9 oz, born July 28 at a Jackson Minnesota hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Steele of Sherburn Minnesota. Stanley Mervin Larson weighed 7 lbs 7 oz, born at McGregor hospital to Mr and Mrs Mervin Larson Elkader, the former Elva Lerch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Frieden
Marcia May
Iowa City
Robert W. Steele
Sherburn
Minn
Jackson
Patricia
Mervin Larson
Elkader
Stanley ‘Mervin
McGregor Hospital
Larson
Elva Lerch
Fencer Grether Suffers Foot Injury in Post Piercing Accident
Leo Grether suffered a painful foot injury Tuesday while fencing with steel posts. He slipped while pushing a post, an anchor pierced his shoe and instep. He planned to rest Wednesday but hoped to conduct for the concert that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Grether
Picnic Attendance by Mr and Mrs Donald Page at Elkader
Mr and Mrs Donald Page attended a family picnic on Sunday at Elkader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Page
Elkader
Flower Show At Monona Stirs Local Enthusiasm
Echo notes an upcoming flower show at Monona praised by local flower lovers and invites readers to attend this popular event noted elsewhere in today's edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona
No Clues Yet In Missing Woman Case At Noon Wednesday
Mrs Dorothy Goodrich Como Santer Barbara Callf vanished Monday evening near the Leuchtenmacher home Clayton county authorities report twenty clues. She was visiting family and was last seen outside promising to look around her old home. Searches on foot and by plane failed. She is 55, 5 feet 10, brown hair, brown dress, white shoes. Her husband died last January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Goodrich
Santer ‘Barbara
Clayton County
John Tillotson Buys Former Hatchery Building on Center Street
John Tillotson has purchased the former Capper Hatchery building on Center Street from Capper and is in possession. Part of the building is leased to F. D. Welch of the Elgin Insurance Agency. He plans remodeling of the second floor apartment and plumbing and heating changes on the first floor, and will remove incubators before the next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tillotson
Capper Hatchery
Center Street
Mrs Grimes Recalls Daughters Arrival From Military Trip
Mrs. Robt Grimes learned that her daughter Mrs Warren Mitchell and her sons have reached Newfoundland where Lieut Mitchell is stationed. The family traveled from Newfoundland to Chicago by plane to Boston and then by ship for the rest of the journey. They reported enjoying the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Grimes
Warren Mitchell
Newfoundland
Lieut. Mitchell
Grimes
Tripp
Chicago
Boston
Rae Gibbs Improving at Postville Hospital
Rae Gibbs is making satisfactory progress at Postville hospital and doctors expect to discharge him home by week’s end. He was allowed visitors Monday for the first time after suffering a skull fracture when knocked by cattle Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Gibbs
Postville Hospital
Mr. Gibbs
Railway Worker Killed in Night Collision Near West Union
George Broderick, 37, of Octwein, a railroad patrolman, died instantly Saturday night when his motorized section car struck a freight train on a curve between Brainard and West Union where visibility was poor. Mrs. Martle Joseph of Chicago, a patient at Postville hospital, is improving and plans to return to the Jess Moody home soon. Try the Want Ad Column if you want results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Broderick
Brainard
West Union
Martle Joseph
Chicago
Postville Hospital
Jess Moody
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Robert K. Goodwin
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Newton
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Cedar Rapids
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Towa City
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