Wadena News Local visitors and school staff updates
The Wadena News reports hospitality for visiting families from Wisconsin Missouri and Minnesota. Notables include Rev Darold Copperwell of Exbalsier Wis and L C Heck family guests, John Flanagan and Lilian hosting Richard Egan Fairbank, and weekend visits by the Moore and Knell households. Wadena schools opened with a list of teachers led by Supt. John Telecky and new Chevrolet bus purchase. Rev Henry Jones spoke at Garden Prairie on China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darold Copperwell
United Brethren
Balsier
Wis
L. C. Heckehigh
W. F. Moore
Richard Egan
Fairbank
John Flanagan
Lilian
Ben Schuneman and Sons
Sheffield
Forest Moore
St. Paul
J. R. Wosd
Wadena
Day
Arlington
Helen Westbrook
West Union
Darlene Hintz
London
Kelly
Lansing
Sth
Cecil Flanagan
Eleanor Zbornick
Fayette
Home Ec
Bergman Waverly
Delbert Hardy
John Telecky
Thad Walters
Lyall Whittenbaugh
Dutch Murphry
Junior Patterson
Lyle Rubens
Lyal Whittenbaugh
Coral Coke
Norfolk Va
Progress Club Notice Meeting at Mrs Wilsons Home
The first meeting of the year for the Progress Club will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert D. Wilson on September 3 at 6 00 p m Bee?
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Progress Club
Robert D.wilson
Death of Former Resident Mrs Peter Nelson
Obituary notice reports the death of Mrs Peter Nelson of North Hollywood California on August 26. She was born Julia Schneider and formerly lived in the area for many years with her husband Mr Nelson referenced in the notice.
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Tille Hanson
Peter Nelson
North Hollywood
Calif
Nelson
Julia Schneider
Trip to Yellowstone with the Hanson and Schreiner families
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hanson returned Monday from a weeklong Yellowstone park trip in company with the Clayton Schreiner family. They also visited the Black Hills and parts of Montana. Hanson notes grain crops across the Northwest appear excellent but corn is behind schedule.
Lime Kiln School Closes Saving Estimated $1000
Lime Kiln in Pleasant Valley township closes this year. Nine pupils attended last year, six would attend this year. Unofficial reports say the district could save at least $1000 by sending pupils to the town school for the next nine months.
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Pleasant Valley Township
Iowa State Fair Underway and Hoover Day Highlight
The longest Iowa State Fair is in progress winding toward Labor Day. Hoover Day revives Herbert Hoover in his native state with a first Iowa Award. Federal slot machines show no stamps sold in the new fiscal year, while federal liquor stamps rise. Des Moines leads liquor stamps, with Dubuque and Sioux City following. The beer permit board seeks AG opinion on revoking permits based on federal liquor stamp possession.
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Iowa
Towa
Hoover
Internal Revenue Department
Adauor
Salen
U.S. Internal Revenue Department
Des Moines
Dubuque
Sioux City
Iowa Beer Permit Board
Attorney General
Liquor Sales Dip Post Commission Order Across State Stores
The liquor control commission reports a 6.5 percent drop across 179 stores with through August 10 recorded at 9,264 fewer cases sold. The fall follows the June 17 order banning large case sales suspected of resale in taverns and bars, trimming revenue by about 416,880 dollars at 45 dollars per case.
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Town Liquor Control Commission
Commission
Plan to cross state driving records in Midwest states
Motor vehicle administrators from eight Midwestern states agree on a plan that a bad driving record follows a driver as he moves to another state. The uniform system of exchange aims to standardize transfer of driving history across borders. Continued to Page 5.
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Midwest
Pleasant Valley 4-H Team Wins Blue Ribbon at County Fair
The Pleasant Valley Boys 4-H team Joe Holden and Donald Reierson won a blue ribbon for their "How to Judge Dairy Cattle" demonstration at the Fayette County Fair, earning the right to present at the Dairy Cattle Congress.
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Pleasant Valley
Joe Holden
Donald Reierson
Fayette County
Dairy Cattle Congress
Service Members On Furlough And Leave Notices
Pvt. Leo EK. Nading on two weeks furlough at Ernest Christen home from Fort Hood Texas. Pvt Vernon Wedo now at 27th Infantry Regiment 25th Infantry Division APO 25 San Francisco. Pfc Leo Lehman, Camp Pendleton Calif, home 20 day furlough to visit parents Max and wife. A H Brackin MEFNA Div Uss Philippine Sea San Francisco. Bud returned to duty Aug 17 after leave, aboard Philippine Sea carrier, set record with 1138 pints blood donated. James Bovis visiting mother Sue Bovis during 10 day delay en route Randolph Field from Embry Riddle School. S/A Bill Minihan home for 14 day leave with sister Vivian. Boat training just finished at San Diego.
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Leo EK. Nading
Ernest Christen
Fort Hood
Texas
Pfc
Leo Lehman
Camp Pendleton
Ocean Side
Calif
Max Lehman
B. Brackin
A. H. Brackin
MEFNA
Philippine Sea
P.M
San Francisco
Bud
Pic
James Bovis
Sue Bovis
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Embry Riddle School
Miami
Florida
Bill Minihan
Martin Minihan
Vivian
Airlines
San Diego
Prenuptial Shower Honors Neva Jean Durscher
Mrs Conner Dummermuth and Marlene Mosby hosted a prenuptial miscellaneous shower for Neva Jean Durscher Wednesday evening at the Dummermuth home. Guests enjoyed contests, opened gifts, and shared lunch. Attending were Rosina Anderson Walter Durscher Orvin Thompson Kenneth Anderson Elver Anderson Aldora Anderson Wayne Dir scher Pholia Holten Eugene Michel Lloyd Schutte Clarence Cannon Gordon Landsgard Gordon Mosby Herbert Dummermuth John Durscher George Durscher Esther Durscher Vernell Stephens Zaida McLaury Doris Buenton Marilyn Stolle Roberta Mosby.
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Conner Dummermuth
Marlene Mosby
Neva Jean Durscher
Dummermuth
Mesdames Rosina ‘Anderson
Walter ‘Durscher
Orvin Thompson
Kenneth Anderson
Elver Anderson
Aldora Anderson
Wayne Dirscher
Pholia Holten
Eugene Michel
Lloyd Schu
Nurse Training Entrant Shirley Reusser Heads to Rochester
Shirley Reusser leaves Monday for Rochester Minnesota to begin nurse training at the Kahler School of Nursing. She is a Elgin high school graduate class of 1951 and has worked in Dr Wolf's office since graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Reusser
Rochester
Minn
Kahler School of Nursing
Elgin High
Dr. Wolf
Steeles Purchase Home in Oelwein
Mr and Mrs LeRay Steele have purchased a home in Oelwein and will take possession on October 1. After that date their address will be 701 Third Ave N. The notice confirms a change of residence for the Steeles.
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Steeles
Oelwein
California Rice Crop Good in Heat Near Camp Beale
Mrs. L S Brubeck of Yuba City says hot weather boosts their rice crop though other grains lag. Peaches and tomatoes are good with prices at $30.00-$32.50 a ton for tomatoes and $77.00 a ton for peaches. The Brubecks invite locals to visit their ranch near Camp Beale, offering a meal like Mom’s.
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L. S. Brubeck
Yuba City
Calif
Elgin School Enrollment Reaches Historic High
Elgin schools report 255 students this Monday, up 22 from last year. High school enrollment rises to 110 and grades total 145, the largest student body in Elgin history. No school next Monday for Labor Day, says Supt. Robinson.
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Elgin
Supt. Robinson
Birth of a Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brandt
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brandt of Waverly on August 24. The baby weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. Mrs. Brandt is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Blockhus.
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Ernest Brandt
Waverly
Brandt
Ole Blockhus
Appendectomy Patient LeAnna Friden Returns Home
LeAnna Friden underwent an appendectomy at Postville hospital Thursday and returned home Monday. She is reported in good condition and recovering well.
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LeAnna Frieden
Postville Hospital
Entering Luther College Freshman Corrine Rypestol
Corrine Rypestol daughter of Mrs Christine Rypestol will enroll as a freshman at Luther College Decorah on September 7 following graduation from Postville High School.
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Corrine Rypestol
Christine Rypestol
Luther College
Decorah
Postville High School
Lehman tops butter score at Fayette County Fair
Louis Lehman of Elgin won second place with 9544 for his butter at the Fayette County Fair. Austin Williams of Hawkeye led with 98, while R C Wilson of Wadena placed third with 95.
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Louis Lehman
Elgin Creamery
Fayette County Fair
Austin Williams
Hawkeye
R. C. Wilson
Wadena
4-H Beef Winners At Fayette County Fair Named
Probert Wadena displayed a Hereford baby beef to win grand championship at Fayette County Fair. The 13 year old is part of Wadena Riverside club. Reserve champion went to Duane Strong's Shorthorn. Other blue ribbons to Marlene Medberry Eugene Medberry Lyle Medberry and Charles Medberry. Local Hereford winners include Merle Klingman Arthur Kenneth Strong and Mila Frieden.
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Probert
Wadena
Fayette County
Wadena Riverside Club
Duane Strong
Marlene Medberry
Eugene ‘Medberry
Lyle Medberry
Charles Medberry
Merle Klingman
Arthur
Kenneth Strong
Mila’ Frieden
Big 4 Fair Opens in Neighboring Postville
Postville will host its annual Big 4 Fair starting Thursday night and concluding on Labor Day. Officials invite all residents to attend the exhibits stock show stage attractions and accompanying baseball games. The full program appears in this issue.
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Postville
Elgin Student Bonnie Lantz Enrolls at Upper Iowa
Bonnie L Lantz of Elgin High School Class of 1951 plans to enroll at Upper Iowa University for elementary teaching. She contributed to many high school activities and becomes the fifth member of her class to join Upper Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie L. Lantz
Elgin High School
U. L U
Upper
Iowa
Elgin Canning Co Purchases Mechanical Sweet Corn Picker
The Elgin Canning Co bought an International mechanical sweet corn picker this year and, on its first real test Monday, harvested 46 tons. Operators praised its performance versus hand pickers. A similar machine operates near West Union and Krueger Bros. have used one for years. Fifty-seven tons were delivered at the factory Monday and hot weather could hasten crop maturity. The corn arriving now is of excellent quality.
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Elgin Canning Co
West Union
Krueger Bros
Garnavillo Opens New Theater With 309 Seats
Garnavillo unveils a new $35,000 movie theater set to open Friday on regular big town hours. The project cost $15,000 for equipment and sold shares at $100 each across the trade territory. Garnaville's population is about 450, reflecting local optimism.
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Garnavillo
Garnaville
Recital at St Pauls Methodist Church on Aug 31
Mr and Mrs Wm Leah Des Plaines NL were overnight guests in the Max Lehman home. Dinner guests Sunday included the George Falk family. Lauretta Gilson will present a piano recital Friday evening at 8 at St. Pauls Methodist church with public invited.
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Leah
Des Plaines NL
Max Lehman
George Falk
Lauretta Gilson
St. Paul's Methodist Church
N W Bell Telephone To Increase Rates
The Elgin school board secured Mrs Karl Meinhard an experienced teacher to take over the Home Ee classes this year. She will teach classes only through the morning school hours.
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Elgin School Board
Karl Meinhard
Return from Western Trip by the Arthur Chapman Family
The Arthur Chapman family returned Saturday from a 17 day journey through western states. They visited Yosemite and Sequoia parks in California along with San Francisco Shasta Dam Crater Lake Cra ters of the Moon in Idaho and Lake View Oregon. They stayed with the Suba family in Lake View and noted their Elgin friends. This marks their sixth year making such trips and they enjoyed every minute.
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Arthur Chapman
California
Yosemite and
Sequoia Parks
San Francisco
Shasta Dam
San Jose
John Baechler
Berkeley
Wm. Leighty
Crater Lake
Oregon
Craters of the Moon
Idaho
Lake View
Frank Suba
Elgin
Chapman
Teachers Move to New Schools for the Year
Helen Wenger leaves for Fredericksburg to teach kindergarten for the coming year after completing a two year program at Cedar Falls. Clara M. Bane travels to Arlington to teach fourth grade after a prior year in Iryia township. Karolin Falk departs for Tripoli for her first teaching year after finishing ISTC studies this spring.
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Helen Wenger
Charles Wenger
Fredericksburg
Cedar Falls
Clara M. Bane
Arlington
Iyria
Karolin Falk
Tripoli
ISTC
Ship Sails On After Grounding Near Wisconsin
Noel Smith reports the crew on the Wisconsin ran aground but suffered no injuries and they reached safety. The ship resumed voyage to Cuba and Smith plans to return to Ames for school in September.
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Noel Smith
Wisconsin
Cuba
Ames
Elgin Produce to Open Poultry Dressing Plant
Elgin based venture Elgin Produce operated by C. J. and Rex Mullard will start a new poultry dressing and packing plant within ten days to two weeks. Remodeling the former Weibel Mill property, the facility will install mechanical chicken pickers and dress poultry for shipment to a distributor, offering local labor opportunities with a small operating crew.
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Elgin Produce
C. J
Rex Mullard
Birthday Honors for Mrs Hulda Stoehr Guests Included Local Residents
Cedar Rapids hosted a Sunday birthday gathering for Mrs. Hulda Stoehr with guests honoring the day. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harold N. Stoehr Mrs. Nelle Schori Gladys Fauber and Mrs. Arthur Rudin.
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Harold N. Stoehr
Nelle Schori
Gladys Fauber
Arthur Rudin
Cedar Rapids
Hulda Stoehr
Navy USA football tickets announced for Sep 20
Oelwein Chamber of Commerce secretary Brown of the Elgin unit asks the Echo to announce that tickets for the Navy USA game at Falls on September 20 are available at Malb Garage in Elgin. Secure choice seats while they last.
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Brown
Oelwein Chamberlor Commerce
Echo
Malb
Elgin
Elgin phone rates rise as costs drive increases
H E Duke, manager for Northwestern Bell in Elgin, announced a Sept 10 effective rate increase driven by wage, tax, and material cost hikes. He noted wage costs rose massively since 1941, taxes per line climbed toward 11.50, and materials like wire and poles doubled in ten years. The firm has expanded to serve about 500 000 Iowa telephones, with plant investment up 70 percent in five years to meet demand and defense requirements.
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Elgin
H. E. Duke
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Duke
Towa
Iowa
Ilowa
Mitchell family sails home to Argensia Newfoundland
Mrs W C Mitchell and her sons left Sunday for their home in Argensia Newfoundland after spending summer with her parents Mr and Mrs R L Grimes. Mary Tripp of Waterloo accompanied them to spend the winter there. They traveled by air from Chicago to Boston and then boat to Argensia.
Manure loader cited for saving worker after tractor rollover
Carl Patrick of McMillan Bros. upset a tractor on a steep grade near the barn last week. The machine rolled several times, but he escaped serious injury thanks to a manure loader that absorbed the impact and helped prevent worse harm.
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Carl Patrick
McMillan Bros
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