Thanksgiving Visits Highlight Wadens News Reile Voshell Dinner
Wadens News reile Voshell entertained Jat dinner Sunday with guests including Janet De Ward, Gene Aylaworth, Herb Wilfredamily, Daven Earl, Hazel Rothlix berger, Elgin Louis Halverson family of Hopkinton, Dele Patterson Iowa City, and the Petterson and Patterson families of Wadena. Also hosted were Jennie Carpenter, Frank Clemas and son. Elmer Strues and family. John Hinkel family of Shellsburg. Joyce Erickson Minneapolis. George Norbeck St Chrie Erickson. Thanksgiving Day visits to Camp Douglas Wisconsin. Robert Whittenbaugh and Nancy's Madison trip. William Hoing and John Whittenbaugh Chicago. Dewson Clark Sr. home. Harry Wells Maquokets. Dre Ann Leonhert and Wells brother in West Union.
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Reile Voshell
Janice, Schubacker
Janet ‘de Ward
Gene ‘Aylaworth
Herb Wilfredamily
Daven- Earl
Helen
Hazel Rothlixberger
Elgin
Louis Halverson
Hopkinton
Dele Patterson
Iowa City
Lyle Petterson
Floyd Patterson
Wadena
Alta Bormd
Jennie Carpenter
Frank Clemas
Federal Dam
Minn
Elmer Strues
John Hinkel
Shellsburg
Aulden [Wilson
Joyce Erickson
Minneapolis
George Norbeck
Chentie Daiay
Camp Douglas
Wis
Robert 'Whittenbaugh
Nancy
Madison
William Hoing
John Whittenbaugh
Chicago
Lyle ‘Wittenbaugh
Robert ‘Whittenbeugh
Danweon Clark, Ir
Town City
Dewson Clark, Sr
Harry Wells
Maquokets
Wale
Dre. Ann
Leonhert
Ir. Wella
Wast Union
Births in November Seventeenth Baby Named Bye Bien
In November 1917 a baby was born and given the name Bye Bien. The brief notice confirms the birth and the chosen name for the newborn.
Bipartisan Group Plans Reapportionment
A bipartisan panel discusses redrawing legislative districts amid calls for fairer representation. Key members from major parties outline goals, timelines, and potential impact on seats, including mechanisms to ensure neutrality and public input.
Reapportionment plan and highway signs debated
The legislature considers a bipartisan reapportionment plan basing Senate districts on population with nine counties having their own senators and the rest forming 45 districts. the House would hold about 125,000 per district. The Highway Commission will test no passing signs on Highway 30 shoulders to warn drivers of no passing zones. State Rep Eugene Halling questions the authority to allocate 13,500 for a Bowls parade float, suggesting athletic profits cover costs.
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Tiss
Hay
Senate
House
The
Highway Commission
Legislative Interim Committee
Eugene Halling
Orient
Norman Erbe
Halling
Justice Ralph J. Oliver Wins Iowa Supreme Court Seat
State canvass shows Justice Ralph J. Oliver of Sioux City won re election to the Iowa Supreme Court in the November 4 general election by a small margin. The result features two Republicans and one Democrat on the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph JA. Oliver
Sioux City
Iowa Supreme Court
Help Needed This for Valley Community Drive Coordinators
Request to all charity drive chairmen in the Valley Community school district to detail the funds raised in their areas. Submit quotas and amounts to the Echo office promptly as data is compiled for future use. Your cooperation is appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Community
Mateas
Echo
Nocalized Alfalfa Seed Debuts in Midwest Co-ops
Elgin and Clermont co operatives offer nocalized alfalfa seed for spring sowing. Northrup King and Co developed the method that inoculates seeds inside the coat, protecting bacteria for months. Demonstrations used 140000 pounds of seed distributed to farmers across the midwest. Farmers gain even inoculation without repeated inoculation steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Northrup, King and Co
Midwest
Girls Basketball Clinic At Valley High December 6
A girls basketball clinic is set for 2:00 pm at Valley Community High School Gym under the Iowa High School Girls' Athletic Union. Demonstrations feature high school teams from Garnaville Meservey Alburnett and Valley followed by two NE district games Garna ville vs Meservey and Alburnett vs Valley High School.
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Valley Community High School
Iowa High School Girls’ Athletic Union
Valley High School
Alturnett
Garnaville
Meservey
Valley
Alburnett N
Mailing List Corrected Please Check Your Date
Mailing list corrected to Monday, Ded 1. Check date to ensure credit per last receipt. If error appears, notify the office at your earliest opportunity. No special flush ax to keep duplicate records. If tag reads 1-50 renew. First figure is month, second year. Strauch and Hermen, Publishers.
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Strauch and Hermen
Draw Panel For Jury Call In District Court
Names of 60 persons were drawn for a jury panel in the district court. From the western section of the county were Elde Eckhart of Arlington Melvin Gregerpon George Probert Florence Melener and Merlin Nadine of Noris Amundson Ben Butikefer and Gilbert Lottegard of Elgin were among those selected.
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Elde Eckheart
Arlington
Melvin Gregerpon
George Probert
Florence Melener
Merlin Nading
Aon
Nd Norris
Amundson
Ben Butikefer
Gilbert Lottegard
Elgin
Valley High B Team Falls In Overtime To North High
Valley High B Team trailed 4 at halftime and 11 at three quarters before tying 24-24 in overtime. North High edged ahead with a late four point burst to win the game on Monday night November 24.
Valley Defeats North High in Home Victory 54-37
Valley's varsity opened at home on Monday November 24 and beat North High of West Union 54 to 37. Valley led early and maintained the margin, with Gary Rubens scoring 15 points for Valley and George Davis top scoring for North with 12.
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Valley
North High
West Union
Gary Rubens
George Davis
North
Harold Strong Buys Ben Schori Home On Switch Street
Mr and Mrs Harold Strong of Illyria purchased the new home of Mr and Mrs Ben Schori on Monday. They will take possession on February 1 as the Schoris plan to move to Calmar where Mr Schori will join the Calmar Mig Co. The residence on Switch street was built in 1954.
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Harold Strong
Illyria
Ben Schori
Schoris
Calmar
Schori
Calmar Mig. Co
Switch Street
Four Scouts Advance to Eagle at Volga Court of Honor
A Boy Scout Court of Honor will advance four youths to the Eagle rank, the highest in scouting. The event is Sunday December 7 at Sacred Heart Parish hall in Volga, following the six o'clock picnic supper. The honorees are John Orr of Volga, Gerald Bond of Wadena, Douglas Everett of Volga, and Robert Klingman of Wadena.
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Sacred Heart Perish Hall
Volga
John Orr
Raphael Orre
Gerald Bond
Wilfred Bonds
Wadena
Douglas Everitt
Arthur Everitts
Robert Kling-man
Robert Klingmans
Coe Freshman Numeral Winners Highlight Erickson
Dennis Erickson of Elgin son of Mr and Mrs Charles Erickson was named on the list of freshman numeral winners announced by Athletic Director Wally Schwank. He played both ways for Coe freshmen, a 7 1 season that helped cap the league title.
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Dennis Erickson
Elgin
Charles Erickson
Wally '‘Schwank
Erickson
Coe
Bill Pitch
Kohawk
Heins Engagement Noted in Postville News
Mr and Mrs Rolan Heins announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Heing to Carlton Krueger son of Mr and Mrs Edward Krueger of Elgin No wedding date set County auditor Hegel Gehring reports 1966 dodah millage levies for Clayton County part in Valley Community school district. Assessed values rise about 1 percent to around 51.5 million with district levies up in most areas Clermont notes low corporate levy while Wadena area sees school levy fall and corporation up slightly
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Rolan Heins
Postville
Janet Heing
Carlton Krueger
Edward Krueger
Elgin
Hegel Gehring
Clayton County
Valley Community
Payette County
Valley Community Levy
Odako Campfire Meets for Thanksgiving Basket Plan
Odako Camp Fire Girls met Tuesday at the Lorence Muehlethaler home with seven members and Mrs. Laurence Knudtson present. They prepared a Thanksgiving basket for retarded children in West Union and scheduled a December 9 Christmas party at Karla Kohler's home.
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Odako Camp
Lorence Muehlethaler
Laurence Knudtson
Tabitha Society Christmas Party Advance Date Set
The Tabitha Society will meet at the church Thursday December 11 with Mrs Max Lehman giving devotions. Christmas program committee includes George Durscher Crystal Thomas and Kenton Krueger. Hostesses listed Mdmy Fred Schaer Earl Kiple Archie Schroeder Raymond Boleyn and Leon Jacob. Isaiah 9 16 referenced.
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Tabitha Society
Max Lehman
Mdms
George Durscher
Chrystal Thoma
Kenton Krueger
Mdmy
Fred Schaer
Earl Kiple
Archie Schroeder
Raymond Boleyn
Leon Jacob
God
Prince of Peace
Isaiah
Winning Numbers List and Cash and Turkey Winners
Winning numbers announced for 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm draws with a set of numbers. Cash prize winners include Ed Heins and Mrs. Carl Torkelson. Turkey prize winners are Albe Habeger, Roger Heins, Kennie Buroden, Connie Baker, Dean Boleyn, and Debbie Gisleson.
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Ed Heins
Carl Torkelson
Turkey
Albe Habeger
Roger Heins
Kennie Buroden
Connie Baker
Dean Boleyn
Debbie Gisleson
Hill and Valley Club Christmas Gift Wrapping Demo
The Hill and Valley Club met Friday in November with Lucy Christen and Mrs. Ernest Christen. Christmas wrapping was demonstrated using scraps of left over paper to decorate wrapped boxes. Members learned to save used ribbon evergreen twigs and candy sticks to make attractive gift boxes. Ten members answered roll call and Mrs. Wm Friederich joined the club.
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Hill and Valley Club
Lucy Christen
Ernest Christen
Wm, Friederich
Fire siren fails to meet claimed loudness in trial use
A new fire siren is criticized for not reaching five miles as advertised. The pitch is too low and the wiring or speed must be adjusted. The unit is sold on a trial basis, and officials believe the fault can be corrected.
Shower for Orvin Reiersons at Ole Reierson home
Over a hundred attended a shower at the Ole Reierson home Sunday afternoon honoring Mr and Mrs Orvin Reierson who were recently married. Guests were from Decorah Lan sing Castalia Postville Waller Maynard Hawkeye Clermont and Elgin.
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Ole Reierson
Orvin Reierson
Decorah
Lansing
Castalia
Postville
Waller
Maynard
Hawkeye
Clermont
Elgin
Legion Meeting Notice at Elgin American Legion
The Elgin American Legion will meet Monday evening December 8 at 8 00 pm.
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Elgin American Legion
Electricity On The Farm Lights Up Rural Power
The Melbert Meyer 240 acre farm southwest of Elgin is highlighted in a November bulletin for Aillama kee Clayton R.E.A. It shows electricity boosting farm work, with Meyer, an electrician, installing extra power equipment not common on farms. Frunter Jay Blanchard hunted 8 wild boar east of Marshalltown on the Arlo Hinegardner farm. The swamp-raised hogs roam 300 acres and may be hunted October 1 to December 1 using shotgun shells with slugs.
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Melbert Meyer
Elgin
Aillamakee
Clayton R.E.A. A
Meyer
Frunter Jay Blanchard
Marshalltown
Arlo Hinegardner
Mississippi
Blanchard
Sven Blockhus Celebrates 86th Birthday Picnic Honors Family
Sven Blockhus turned 86 on Sunday as Mr. and Mrs. Otto Blockhus hosted a picnic dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Mockhus and family, Lanning, Gerald Blockhus, Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Buroden, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Blockhus and Carlyle, Mrs. Florence Blockhus, Sandra and Ronald, and the Gerald Blockhus family.
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Sven Blockhus
Otto Blockhus
Fritz Mockhus
Lanning
Gerald Blockhus
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Buroden
Herbert Blockhus
Carlyle
Florence Blockhus
Sandra
Ronald
Gasoline Shortage Warning Echoes Across Nation
A fragmented note warns that as fuel becomes scarce, the country may face severe shortages and tightened mobility. The message hints at urgent policy or supply issues without detailing specific actions or dates.
Soil testing turnaround stretches six to eight weeks
It takes a minimum of 30 days to complete soil tests, make fertilizer recommendations, and mail results to farmers. During fall and early winter, samples pile up, adding 2 to 3 weeks. Hiring more help in the rush would raise soil test costs.
O E S Picnic Supper in Elgin Dec 10
Members of Elgin Chapter Order of Eastern Star will hold a picnic supper Wednesday evening December 10 with Mr and Mrs Walter Follett Mrs J Mulford and Mrs Louis Klingman in charge. A large crowd is wanted as officers will be elected. Come and support your chapter.
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Elgin
Order of Eastern Star
Walter Follett
J. Mulford
Louis Klingman
Lions Club Meeting and White Elephant Sale
The Lions Club met briefly on November 24 as members planned to attend basketball games. Guest Harold Conner, president of the West Union club, attended. No December meeting is scheduled. The white elephant sale raised 312.45 dollars.
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Lions Club
Harold Conner
West Union Club
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Odako Campfire
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