Wadena club members showcase foods and demos at fair
Katherine eThe Wadena Wonder Workers pH club held an Achievement Day Friday August 12 with Mrs. Joe basin committee woman judging in food and demonstrations. Winners Dohna Cock and Martha clit demonstrated while Joyce re chosen to represent the club at the fair. Canned foods and baked goods placed in blue and red will be exhibited in the club booth at Hair 4 shower and a Tuesday evening in the basin at the Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Woodrow Leonhart. Program featured a vocal solo by Beverly Kuhetis and another by Bobbie Klighman. Jean’s life highlights were shared and gifts opened. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine
eThe Wadena Wonder Workers Ph Club
Joe Basin
Erickson
Dohna Cock
Martha Clit
Joyce
Presbyterian Church
Woodrow Leonhart
Jean’ Hall
Beverly’ Kuhetis
Bobbie Klighman
Jean
Presbyterian Manse
West Union
G. W.ukena
Roy Heyer
Duluth
Minn
Wadena
Hervey Aeschliman
Heltkamp
Elkader Dair
Roseatha Humphry
J. Fayette
Howard Branahan
Nelda Schuety
Flossie Voshell
Irene Hall
Oelwein
Jimmie Hall
San Diego
Calif
King Palmer Joins Taxpayers Association
King Palmer, a former superintendent and life insurance executive born in Fayette County, has joined the Taxpayers Association. He will devote time to expanding membership, organizing county and local committees, and coordinating efforts with civic and business groups pursuing similar goals. He is a graduate of Upper Iowa University in Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Palmer
Fayette County
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
West Union
Auxiliary Meeting Set for September First
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening September 1 in the Legion room. Hostesses include Adella Torkelson Mabel Schneider Bernice Nickels and Effie Grimm. Eunice Pagan asks Echo to forward her paper to Clayton after August 15 as she will teach there. Mr and Mrs H M Kerr of Mason City visited Sunday at the G H Palb home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Room
Adella Torkelson
Mabel Schneider
Bernice Nickels
Effie Grimm
Eunice Pagan
The
Echo
Clayton
Beardsley Likely No Special Session for Housing Legislation
Iowa observers doubt Gov Beardsley will call a special session to pass housing laws. Seven House vacancies and required county special elections make extraordinary session unlikely, though the governor seeks an informal check on potential federal grant losses for housing construction.
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Wm. S. Beardsley
Iowa
George O'Malley
Des Moines
General Assembly
No Property Levy Ends State Tax on Real Estate
The Iowa tax commission announced no general state property tax for 1949, saving about 6.38 million dollars in 1949 property taxes. A 1.95 mill retirement levy on bonus bonds last year will not be needed if 1949 legislature funds cover interest and maturing principal for 1949 and 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Iowa
Tax Commission
Fred Muehlenthaler Dies in St Paul Minnesota
Fred Muehlenthaler, 77, of St Paul Minnesota, died Tuesday evening August 23. Mr and Mrs John Farb received word yesterday and the funeral is planned for Friday at St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Muehlenthaler
St. Paul, Minn
John Farb
St. Paul,Minn
St. Paul
Elgin Creamery Tops at Fayette County Fair
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co. won two firsts at the Fayette County Fair. Amy Lou Torkelson, a Elgin high graduate, took dairy queen first with a $50 war bond and advances to the state Dairy Cattle Congress. Louis Lehman captured first in butter with 95.5 points, Walter Waskow placed second with 95 and Fleet Frieden was third with 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
Amy Lou Torkelson
Elgin High
Dairy Cattle Congress
Louis Lehman
Walter Waskow
Watioma
Fleet Frieden
West Union
Paul Pulfer Heads Abroad for Six Week Swiss Visit
Paul Pulfer departed Wednesday for Montreal to sail on the Empress of France. He plans a first stop in Liverpool for sightseeing, then Paris and Switzerland for about six weeks before returning to New York by air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pulfer
Montreal
Canada
Liverpool
Paris
Switzerland
New York
Softball Tournament Opens With Local Teams Competing
A softball tournament will be held Monday August 28 featuring Waukon Elgin Postville Wa dena Tilyria Frederika West Union Monona Aurora Fayette Randalia and Arlington. Elgin opens Sunday at 11 against Waukon. See bills for the full schedule. Admission is 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Elgin
Postville
Wadena
Illyria Handy Hands 4-H Achievement Day Held
The Ulyria Handy Hands 4-H club met August 12 with Shirley and Janice Shaffer present. Members and most mothers attended. Officers reviewed bills and planned a resignation party. Girls brought home baked goods and canned items judged by Mrs. Reynold Strong, Mrs. Harold Strong, and Mrs. Walter Rothlis berger. A picnic followed at the West Union fair grounds with a decorated booth. Jean Little, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulyria
Shirley
Janice Shaffer
Reynold Strong
Harold Strong
Walter Rothlisberger
Union Fair Grounds
Jean Little
Elgin Steps For New Light Poles And Fixtures
Elgin receipts show new light poles and all fixtures arriving early this week. Poles will receive two coats of paint before erection and completion is hoped for by next weekend. Delegates from Elgin Baptist attend the Sioux Falls conference this week. Darlene Hellum visited in John Hellum’s home, and August Holzer of Madison, S D, visited Mabel Holzer over the weekend. Mrs. Clara Baumgartner hosted dinner with Geo Miller and wife Pepin Wisconsin, John Miller and Beverly Maiden Rock Wisconsin, and Ray T with guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fred Muehlethaler
Otto Krueger
Elgin Baptist Church
Sioux Falls
S. D
Darlene Hellum
John Hellum
August Holzer
Madison
Mabel Holzer
Clara Baumgartner
Geo, Miller
Pepin
Wis
John Miller
Beverly
Maiden Rock
Ray T
Elgin School to Open Monday August 29
The Elgin Public Schools plan to open for the 1 48-50 school year on Monday Aug 29 with four new teachers: Evelyn Clute Jack Walker and Joseph D Albrecht joining the faculty. Returning instructors include Genevieve Dunkle Mrs Robert Kohler Betty Cline Ardis Groth Mrs C B Schori Leo Gret her Paul Zurbriggen and C J Robinson. The Industrial Arts program expands with new subjects including mechanical drawing plastics metal work leather and linoleum block cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Public Schools
Elgin
Evelyn Clute
Arlington
Clute
T. C
Cedar Falls
Jack Walker
Clinton
Dupange
Robert Kohler
Betty Cline
Ardis Groth
C. B. Schori
Amer
Leo Grejther
Paul Zurbriggen
C. J. Robinson
Elgin High School
Heavy Run at Elgin Canning Factory This Week
The Elgin canning factory has run long hours this week with strong demand. Workers anticipate finishing the current batch within another week. Warm weather accelerated sweet corn ripening, some already past the canning stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Factory
Factoy
General Meeting of WSC 58 Planned at Church Parlors
The W. S. C. 58 will meet on Thursday September 1 in the church parlors. Hostesses include Mrs. Ray DeSart Mrs. G. J. Mosby Mrs. R. A. Crider Mrs. Archie Howard and Mos Eats Sa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray DeSart
G. J. Mosby
R. A. Crider
Archie Howard
Mos
Class of 1924 Elgin High holds reunion at school grounds
The Elgin High School class of 1924 held a Friday noon reunion on school grounds with 19 members present and their families. The full account is deferred to next week due to a rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Elgin Beats Wadena II In Season Finale 8 to 1
Elgin defeated Wadena II 8 to 1 in Elgin with hits totaling eight and Wadena collecting three. Weda swatted three sacks, Erickson walked three, Messerli led with seven strikeouts as Erickson fanned ten. Box score omitted due to rush. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Lyle Wilson and James of Swea City and Robert Gruver of Waterloo visiting local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Wadena
Weda
Erickson
Messerli
Lyle Wilson
James
Swea City
D. Wilson
Robert Gruver
Waterloo
Lew Gruver
Elgin to Join Upper Iowa Conference Football Schedule 1949-50
Sophomore, junior, and senior subjects listed for English World History Algebra Geometry Home Making and Industrial Arts. Football practice begins Wednesday Aug 24 with Paul Zurbriggen as head coach and Jack Walker as assistant. Elgin teams enter Upper Iowa Conference this year. 1949 50 schedule includes Fayette Arlington Postville Waukon Maynard Hawkeye Sumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Paul Zurbriggen
Jack Walker
Elgin
Centennial Celebration Highlighted in Town Event
Mrs. H. D. Yack lost her right thumb at the canning factory's inspection belt during closing time Tuesday night. She was rushed to Postville hospital for treatment after the accident near the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Yack
County Attorney Resigns in West Union Area
County Attorney E. S. Estey resigns effective October 1, citing private practice demand. Board accepts resignation and appoints Everett G. Scott of West Union as successor. Scott settled in West Union after World War II service and practiced law prior to his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
E. S. Estey
County Board of Supervisors
Atty, Estey
Everett G. Scott
West Union
Scott
Iowa
Truck Crash Near Caledonia Ends Life of Young Driver
John Christen's semi-truck collided head on with a car driven by a 23 year old man near Caledonia Minnesota last Wednesday night. The car crossed onto the wrong side of the road and was destroyed along with the tractor. Bob Barker was driving the truck and the load consisted of baled hay. Authorities released no further details on the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Christen
Caledonia
Minn
Bob Barker
Reunion Brings Bauder Sisters Together After 15 Years
Sunday dinner guests at Mrs. Emme Olson's home included Mrs. Mary Skarshaug of Clear Lake, Mrs. C. R. Stone of Collins, Mrs. Anna Groth of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kruse and Jon of Glendale, and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Moore and daughters of Pittsburg. It marked the first reunion in 15 years among the three Bauder sisters, Mrs. Groth, Mrs. Skarshaug and Mrs. Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emme Olson
Mary Skarshaug
Clear Lake
C. R. Stone
Collins
Anna Groth
Seattle
Wash
Harvey Kruse
Jon
Glendale
Calif
H. B. Moore
Pittsburg
Bauder
Groth
Skarshaug
Olson
Veteran George Sova Returns to Elgin After 40 Years
George Sova of Peoria surprised his old cronies at Elgin during homecoming in a happy reunion. His first visit in four decades followed 21 years of Army service after World War I. He now lives with his sister Mrs. Sarah Sommers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sova
Peoria
Til
Elgin
Mr. Sova
Sarah Sommers
Sam Lehman Undergoes Major Surgery at Cedar Valley Hospital
Sam Lehman had a major operation at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City on Tuesday morning. Early reports indicate he is progressing well. Social notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Frieden hosting supper Saturday with guests from Chicago Kahoka Quincy Til Elmer Reitz Dave Spear Kahoka Meo Mrs. Leslie Kieppe Gary Jake Frederick and Anna Butikofer. Additional dinner guests included Mrs. Ida Grether, Gertrude, and Lena Gehring at Edwin Krueger’s home. A picnic supper Friday evening near Volga brought together Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Oldfather Mrs. Clarence Kohls and children Joyce Oldfather and the Leo Grether family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lehman
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Oscar Frieden
Edward Hodel
Chicago
Hans Frederick
Margaret
Paul Butikofer
Quincy
Til
Elmer Reitz
Dave Spear
Kahoka
Meo
Leslie Kieppe
Gary
Jake Frederick
Anna Butikofer
Ida Grether
Gertrude
Lena Gehring
Edwin Krueger
Wallace Oldfather
Clarence Kohls
Joyce Oldfather
Leo Grether
Volga
Elgin Centennial Homecoming Draws Large Crowd
Elgin celebrated its centennial with a packed turnout and a three day program featuring bands Swiss and Farmersburg, home talent, parades, a doll and pet show, horseshoe contest at Ole’s Drive In, and performances by the Elk’s Drum and Bugle Corps Water, with visits from former residents and many volunteers. The Elks band, Swiss performers, and multiple town bands provided musical variety as the community recalled Elgin’s 1849 settlement and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Postville
Ole’s Drive In
Archie Musser
Elk's Colored Drum and Bugle Corps of Water
Elks
Farmersburg
Elk’s
Visiting Families Share Weekend Across Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Harold Stoche of Cedar Rapids visited from Wednesday to Sunday with mother Mrs Kulda Stevhr. Mrs Nelle Schori joined and visited at Mrs Tile tunson Home. Ben Erickson Louie and Evelyn left on Monday for the west coast planning a month away. Claire Cunningham Chicago Henrietta Cunningham Volga and Louise Neuensenwander dined at Mrs Mary Allens home. Ray Ellis and Fred Moser of Ryan spent Thursday with Geo Vaughn. Mrs Lena Retz hosted a Sunday visit with Geo Vaughn and others in Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stoche
Cedar Rapids
Kulda Stevhr
Nelle Schori
Tile Tunson
Ben Erickson
Louie
Evelyn
West Coast
Claire Cunningham
Chicago
Henrietta Cunningham
Volga
Louise Neuensenwander
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King Palmer
Taxpayers Association
Kallogo Pad Sana
WasArelal
Chesapaal Bay
Amundesa
Firat Tire
Ronan
Ted
Halsey Wise
Minnesota
Harris Trust and Savings of Chicago
National City Bank of New York
Elgin Creamery
Illyria
Elgin School
General Meeting
W.S.C
Mouch
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