Senator George A. Wilson announces re election bid
Senate candidate George A Wilson confirms plans for a second term while signaling no push to block opposition Governor Obert D Blue remains cautious amid speculation The Iowa tax commission reports few applications for jobs paying 5200 yearly and removable only for misconduct Parole system changes may accompany a new Iowa Training School for Boys superintendent State Day at the Town State Fair shifts to paid admission for all attendees including politicians and the press
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Wilson
Blue
Hia
Barnes
Iowa Tax Commission
Teast
Ar G
Fred N. Cooper
Iowa Training School For
Board of Control
M. L. Puckette
Cooper
Clear Lake
Elgin High School Opens With New Faculty for 1947-48
Elgin public schools begin Monday September 1 1947 with three new teachers Miss Dorothy Sipple Luther College alumna to teach English music and dramatics Miss Ardis Groth to lead 6th and 7th grades from Clayton county and Monona Miss Betty Costigan Clarke College New York Hunter College trained in occupational therapy Also returning staff include Genevieve Dunkle Clesla Rosenow Signe Hanson and C J Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FAS
Bikin” Publé
Elgin
Dorothy Sipple
Mt. Vernon
Sipple
Iowa ‘State ‘Teachers
Hunters College
New York
Miss Costigan
Wavele
Genevieve Dunkle
Clesla Rosenow
Signe Hanson
Wenger-Schori Wedding in Cedar Rapids
Chrystal Wenger daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger and Gene Schori son of Mr and Mrs Les Schori were married in Cedar Rapids Saturday evening. Details of the wedding were not yet received. Both have been employed in Cedar Rapids and will make their home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrystal Wenger
Charles Wenger
Gene Schori
Les Schori
Cedar Rapids
Mothers Club Meeting At East Clermont
The Mothers Club of East Clermont met at the Hilbert Larson home in Postville on Tuesday August 12. The program included Hymn Devotions Mrs George Friedel Secretary's report Book report Main Street Today topic The Family and Money a discussion Money is a gift of God to be used for Christian purposes and Children Our Children A Cradle Roll party was announced for August 22 at the church parlors. The committee to handle cards includes Mrs Donald Larson Mrs George Friedel and Mrs Clifford Kittelson. Next meeting will be at Ames Olson home September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club of
East Clermont
Hilbert Larson
Postville
George Frieden
Main Street
Edward Kozelka
Ames Olson
Bernard Hanson
Donald Larson
George Friedel
Clifford Kittelson
Local Court Entries and Divorce Moves from August Notices
The list records court case numbers 27474 and 27475 involving estate and divorce actions. It also enumerates marriage licenses issued on August 9 through August 14 for multiple couples in towns including West Union Oelwein Oelwein Fayette Arlington Cedar Falls and Waucoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Kellows
Donald Holmes
Adm
James E. Holmes
H. C. Hemenway
Virginia L. Dugan
Russell Dugan
Matthew J. Molumby
Helen Josephine Hinsenbrock
West Union
Melvin F. Kajcher
Fr. Atkinson
Alice Theresa Mihm
St. Lucas
John F. Halstead
Independence
Betty Lou Pape
John R. Adams
Waucoma
Norma K. Tomasek
Ft. Atkinson
Don’t Blame Supervisors For Varying Milk Tests
When butterfat content in milk and cream changes, vary in test results can occur. DHIA supervisor tests are single day composites, while plant tests are usually multi day. A well mixed sample and proper testing by the supervisor explain the differing outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
DHIA
Brackins Welcome Daughter At West Union Hospital
Mr and Mrs Joe Brackin announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday August 17 at West Union hospital. The infant weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces. The Brackins also have a son, Johnny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Joe Brackin
West Union Hospital
Brackins
Johnny
Fair Opens Strong at Fayette County Fair
A record crowd attended Fayette county fair Tuesday with the grandstand nearly three fourths full for both matinee and evening shows. The new structure, completed by 11:00 a.m., plus improved tracks, marks the best enhancement in years. Dedication of the grandstand featured presentation to the county, with Vice-Chairman Cline and Robin Wilson accepting, and Miss Iowa from Oelwein introduced along with key contributors. The fair offers a balanced program of races and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Fair Association
Iowa
Cline
Robin Wilson
Oelwein
Fayette County Fair
Scheel Family Reunion Held at West Union Fair Grounds
The sixth annual Scheel family reunion took place Sunday August 17 at the West Union fair grounds with a picnic dinner. Attendees included Herman Scheel Elgin August Scheel Lawler Ern Pfister Oelwein Albert Scheel Irvin Cedar Falls Wayne Earle Diane Wm Earle Fayette Russell Neilson Donald Waterloo Glen Pfister Oelwein Wendell Dwight Cedar Falls Lauris Nelson Ole Olson Perry Wagner West Union Harry A Nelson Chicago plus visitors Richard Miller Rosemary and Richard West Union Friday evening at Norris Capper home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheel
West Unlon Fair
Herman Scheel
Elgin
August Scheel
Lawler
Ern Pfister
Oelwein
Albert Scheel
Irvin
Cedar Falls
Wayne Earle
Diane
Wm. Earle
Fayette
Russell Neilson
Donald
Waterloo
Glen Pfister
Wm. Scheel
Wendell and
Dwight
Lauris Nelson
Ole Olson
Perry Wagner
West Union
Harry A. Nelson
Chicago
Olaf Berg and Son Closing Out Sale Near Elgin
Olaf Berg and Son plan a complete closing out sale on their farm three miles northeast of Elgin on the county line road this Tuesday Aug 26. The sale features 15 head of cattle 22 spring pigs 8 breeding ewes and one buck plus a mare and a large offering of farm machinery livestock feed oats corn and household goods. Elgin State Bank will clerk the sale and Orvin Thompson will serve as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf OQ
Berg and Son
Arvey
Elgin
County Line
Lst
Echo
Elgin State Bank
Orvin Thompson
Cattle on Feed Up To Fifty Percent In Corn Belt
The August 1 count shows a 40 percent rise from the 1946 low, marking one of the largest increases in Corn Belt feeding yet it cannot offset the prior year’s downturn. The August total remains about a fourth smaller than two years ago, with numbers likely near the decade’s lows for the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Corn Belt
Morris Return Home After Visit to Falbs
Mr and Mrs E L Morris and Kean returned to their Maywood Tl home today after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Falb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Morris
Kean
Maywood
John Falb
Youngsters Featured In Lloyds Studio Photo Series
A set of local baby and child portraits taken by Lloyds Studio will be published weekly. Four prize winners to be announced later. Read names listed left to right with parents in parentheses: Janice Torkelson Oliver Torkelson Roberta Mosby G J Mosby Shirley Page Don Page Ruth Tillotson John Tillotson Eloise Lantz Arthur Lantz Annette Dennis Meyer Meibert Meyer Jimmy Albrecht Harold Albrecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lioyd
Sbave
Janice Torkelson
Oliver Torkelson
Roberta Mosby
G. J. Mosby
Shirley Page
Don Page
Ruth Tillotson
John Tillotson
Eloise Lantz
Arthur
Lutheran Ladies' Aid Met With Mrs Maynard Lantz Hostess
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society met Friday afternoon August fifteenth at the home of Mrs Maynard Lantz with Mrs John Lantz assisting. Seventeen members and six guests attended. Devotions used Psalm 42 read by Mrs Clarence Torkelson. The Peacemaker was discussed by Mrs Richard Hofer, followed by a hymn and the Lord's Prayer in unison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Maynard Lantz
John Lantz
Clarence Torkelson
Richard Hofer
Farm Bureau Sports Festival Scheduled for Aug 23
The first annual Clayton Farm Bureau Sports Festival will be held Saturday August 23 at Elkader Recreation Grounds. Most events are open to Farm Bureau members and their families, Junior Farm Bureau and 4 H members. County winners advance to the state festival in Ames September 5 6. Morning highlights include an all star east west baseball game at 10 30. Afternoon events feature a potluck dinner coffee furnished and a 1 00 PM Volga Band performance before further sports.
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Clayton Farm
The
Farm Bureau
Elkader
Ames
Volga Band
Elgin Triumphs in 12 Inning Win at Arlington
Elgin defeated Arlington 14 to 13 in a 12 inning game Sunday. Jack Erickson pitched for Elgin as the Volga team contributed. Highlights included a first inning homer by Bill Schupbach and Vernie Wede collecting five hits in seven at bats. Elgin has one remaining game this season against Strawberry Point. the regular game was rained out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Arlington
Volga
Jack Erickson
Arling
Bill Schupbach
Vernie Wede
Strawberry Point
Waste Paper Collection By Elgin Boy Scouts
The Elgin Boy Scouts announce a waste paper collection next Monday afternoon August 25. Bundles should be tied and placed on the curb before 2:00 p m for the house to house collection. Also notes illness confinement of A M Weibel and a family vacation trip of Mr and Mrs Max Medberry Clifford and Barbara to western states with planned visits in Pueblo Colorado and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Boy Scouts
A. M. Weibel
Max Medberry
Clifford
Barbara
Vernon Knight
Pueblo
Colo
Baptist Conference Closed Here Sunday
The Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Baptist conference met Aug 13 17 with 159 delegates and visitors. Rev. Frank Woyke addressed the Sunday morning audience in packed auditoriums. Missionary offerings totaled 333.00. per capita giving reached 10.77 for denominational and local purposes. Next year’s time and place await decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Frank Woyke
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Paul F. Zoschke
Fred Knulson
Sheboygan
Wis
Legion Auxiliary Meets Next Thursday in Elgin
The Elgin Unit of the Legion Auxiliary will meet next Thursday evening August 28 at the Legion hall. The refreshment committee includes Mrs. C Torkelson Mrs. Ern Bauder Mrs. Orlands Loftsgard Anna Loftsgard and Mrs. Rex Medberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
C. ©. Torkelson
Ern Bauder
Orlands Loftsgard
Anna Loftsgard
Rex Medberry
Loftsgard and Schneider Marriage at Marion Lutheran
Miss Eileen Loftsgard daughter of Mr and Mrs Helmer Loftsgard and Jacob Schneider son of Mr and Mrs Fred Schneider were married on Sunday evening at the Marion Lutheran church. Details of the wedding delayed and will appear in next week's Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Loftsgard
Helmer Loftsgard
Jacob Schneider
Fred Schneider
Marion Lutheran Church
Echo
Notice of candy sale at vilgin park during band event
Circle B of the W S Cs sponsors a candy sale at vilgin park on Wednesday evening August 27 during band convert. Mr. and Mrs Freet Frieden and family of West Union visit Milestone Saskatchewan with Art and Dale Kelly families. Mr. and Mrs Robert Burg of Rochester Minnesota visit here with relatives. Elmer Pinney and daughter and George Davidson accompany home for a visit. Ed Boleyn Ruth and Wanda return from Menasha Winneconne Oshkosh after a week with daughter Harold Asmus family. rain reported Tuesday morning.
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Vilgin Park
Circle B
W.S. C.s. Sifpe
Freet Frieden
West Union
H. F. Robbins
Milestone
Sask
Canada
Art
Dale Kelly
Robert Burg
Rochester
Minn
Iena
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. J. Robinson
Elmer Lantz
Elgin High School
Wenger-Schori
Mothers’ Club Meeting
Richard Miller
Rosemary and
Richard
Norris Capper
L Olaf Berg & Son
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Met
Almanac
U.S
International Labor Organization
Secret Service, Bom Ait
Baptist Conference
Loftsgard
Schneider
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