Local residents attend seasonal gathering and hospital update
A community event featured multiple local residents including Mrs. Armen and Rogér, with names such as DeWald Mildred, Janet, and Thane listed among attendees. The gathering included a Christmas program and a bridge shower. Herman Garson and Herman Larson, jr. were mentioned, and Herman was listed as visiting St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester for an operation. Mrs. Yetitford Jennings of Algona spent time in her home locally while Mr. Jennings works in Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWald
Mildred Ve Wale
Janet
Vere
Thane
Herrling
Maggie Melumby
Lyle Rubens
Mattis
John’ Burkby
Wai
Ape
Mildred DeWald
Eyeremont
Marble
Hazelton
Prison Authority Carl L. Smith to Speak at Elgin Church
Carl L. Smith of Indianapolis director of the Inter Church Prison Evangelistic Association will be guest speaker at the First Baptist Church in Elgin Sunday morning December 11 at 11 o clock. The association works in twelve states and sponsors Christian inmate fellowship. He will share prison system insights and personal experiences with inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl L. Smith
Indianapolis
Ind
Inter-Church Prison Evangelistic Association, Inc
First ‘Baptist Church
Elgin
Inter-Church Prison Evangelistic Assn
Mr. Smith
Tabitha Society Meets Dec 15
The Tabitha society plans a December 15 meeting with Maud Scher Lillian Haber guiding members to prepare a program of their own choosing. Eileen Krueger Kath.er Zurbriggen and Cate Baumgartner will attend the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
Tabitha Ety
Maud Scher
Lillian Habeger
Iowa Tax Equalization Revisions Highlight County rankings
The Iowa Tax Equalization Commission reports county valuations adjusted across 40 counties with 36 more reviewed, basing values on average farm land and building per acre. Hamilton leads in agricultural wealth, followed by Star, Calbo, and Grundy counties. Protests possible as rural valuation adjustments are made, with reassessments anticipated in some cities. Plans also include new post offices for Burlington and Ames, and a call for farmer and laborer cooperation plus continued price supports in the Farm Bureau context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Towa
Siar
Calbo
Grundy
Warren
Ag Ag
Iowa
Burlington
Ames
Congress
Public Buildings Administration
Washington
Sop Hono Buena Vista County Wins Top Iowa Farm Bureau Honor
Sop Hono Buena Vista county won top honors in Iowa Farm Bureau federation work for 149. The award is given annually to the county Farm Bureau with the best all around program for the year. The text mentions Hugabolds and Ben Yeese Ep in uncertain phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sop
Hono Buena Vista
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Sonny Wee
Feree
Schneider-Torsge Farm Meeting Scheduled Monday
A note indicates a farm event or meeting related to Schneider-Torsge with planning details, mentioning a move to Elgin and a five year tenancy. The fragment describes a new owner and farm activities, reflecting local agricultural business notes from the period.
Lions Club Hosts International Guests At Postville Event
Over 200 Lions members gathered at the Luthran church in Postville for a guest night hosted by Ed Paine international president of Lions. West Union Marquette Nashua Charles City Oelwein McGregor Harmony Rudisich Garner and others attended with Max Medberry Milo Moody Lew Warren and Northwood residents among honored guests. Music by Upper Iowa University Aiges girls quartet included Graddy Avery Boots Gehring Bishop Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aione
Luth‘Sran
Postville
Ed Paine
Ehiganine’ Andigne
Eigi
N. ‘West
Union
Marquette
Nashua
Charles City
Oelwein
McGregorland
Harmony
Minn
Rudisch
Garner
State
G.scott
Nthe
Ube
Max Medberry
Big
Ae Mortis
West Union
Milo Moody
Sernomernee
Man
Northwood
Lew Warren
Us-Aiges
Girls' Nextel
Upper
Iowa
Inds Graddy
Audrey Avery
Caroline Boots
Eunice Gehring
Bonna Bishop
Ruth Wheeler
Camp Fire Girls Reach Out to Orphans and Overseas Aid
Camp Fire Fulfill pledge by sending 66 pounds of clothing to a new overseas recipient and books and toys to Ottumwa Orphans Home. Linda Kiple donated her doll to an orphan. The Trail Seekers made 40 gsg Christmas place mats for the orphans. Fundraising includes selling Christmas cards and candy mints to help members attend next summer's camp. Plans for a December 17 Christmas party at Beverly Muehlethaler's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Linda Kiple
Beverly Muehlethaler
Elgin Decorates For Christmas
Elgin’s two business sections lit up with Christmas sparkle last week end. Gayly colored light strings strung across streets and new light poles wrapped in evergreen. Store windows dressed with merchandise on display as the town is festive for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Pheasant Season Closed After 25 Day Run
The 1949 pheasant season ended after a 25 day run in counties and seven days in 11 counties. Commission spokesmen called the season good with many successful hunters early on. As closing approached the birds were very wild and few two cock birds were observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Community Club Monday Meeting Postponed to Next Week
A notice from the Community Club announces a Monday meeting now rescheduled to the following week. The event details are unclear but indicate passage of a decision to limit attendance to essential business only and to focus on epsilon related matters.
Becker Family Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. Huisi Becker entertained about 45 guests at their home Saturday evening in honor of their silver wedding anniversary which occurred Dec 24. A mock wedding was staged by neighbors. Music by Sol Berl, Kiple and others. A large cake, silver candle holders, and gifts from five children were displayed. Guests traveled from Hot Springs Arkansas, Atlanta, Iowa City and Elkader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huisi Becker
Sol Berl. Kiple
H. ‘Gilson
Colleen Howard
Woodrow Reed
Randolph. K
Melbert. Meyer
F. ‘Sj. Becker
Hot Springs
Ark
Howard Marshall
Atlantic
Clarence Becker
Iowa City
Glenn Larson
Elkadger
M V Kiple Home Sold to Martin Wenger
Mr and Mrs Martin Wenger have bought the M V Kiple residence on Main Street. The deal closed Monday morning with possession to follow after Mr Kiple completes a sale of fur nlice and other property Saturday. Kiple built the 10 room home in 1911 and kept it in repair near the school. He plans to move to Ottumwa De 3t Tl and Toledo Ohio to stay with his sons. This winter he supervises the construction of a 96 by 160 foot furniture store for Clif at Ottumwa, a job to last until mid next summer. Vern has a Toledo job lined up after. He just completed 52 years in the carpenter trade here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wenger
M. V. Kiple
Main Street
Ottumwa
Toledo
Ohio
Clif
Otatumwa
Iowa state teachers mixed chorus to present Messiah Sunday
Amy Lou Torkelson Karolin and Marilyn Falk of Elgin lead as members of the Iowa State Teachers College mixed chorus in a Sunday Messiah performance at 4 00 p m in the men's gym to accommodate a larger crowd The group also sang at the University of Iowa radio station program broadcast Friday evening from 7 00 to 7 30 PM The piece notes that ice hockey is at least 200 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Lou Torkelson
Karolin
Marilyn Falk
Elgin
Iowa State Teachers College
University of Iowa
Fellowship Meeting AE McGregor Tonight
The N E Iowa Masonic Fellowship association will meet at McGregor tonight December 8 with an oyster supper. Rev. Sterling Baldwin of West Union will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
McGregor
Sterling Baldwin
West Union
Kiple Announces Closing Out Sale at Elgin Home
Kiple plans a closing out sale at his Elgin residence this Saturday featuring household goods furniture and carpenter tools. The home has already sold and he will depart for Ottumwa next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiple
Elgin
Echo
Ottumwa
Kirkeberg Heads Elgin Farmers Dairy
Clarence Kirkeberg elected president of the Elgin Farmer Dairy Company at a Saturday meeting in the Elgin town hall. He succeeds Robert Wilson after nearly 20 years. New board members include Elmer H. Larson and Levi Frieden. Martin Wenger re-elected. plant operations described with staff and routes. lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kirkeberg
Elgin Farmer Dairy Company
Elgin Town Hall
Robert Wilson
Robin Wilson, Jr
Elmer H. Larson
Mr. Kirkeberg
Levi Frieden
Ernest Bauder
Martin Wenger
Albert Dennler
Joe Frieden
Fred Schaer
Louis Lehman
Geo. Nyldegger
Asst
Robt. Wilson
Leslie Buroden Haw
Joe Peters
Don Page
Melvin Molakken
Wilson
Panthers Lose Two Conference Games
Elgin failed to play consistent ball last Tuesday and dropped a fourth straight. West Union outscored Elgin 11–4 in the second quarter and led 11–8 at halftime, then held Elgin scoreless in the third. Waldron led West Union with 15 points while Jake Howard paced Elgin with 6. In the opener, Elgin reserves lost to West Union Lite 6. Elgin also fell at Maynard Friday night 46–18 as Fisher and Foquet combined for 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Panthers
West Union
Bombers
Waldron
Jake Howard
Thereserves
West Union Li Te
Elgin Panthers
Maynard
Blue Devils
Fisher
Foquet
Missionary Society Meeting Hosts and Program Summary
Mrs Louise Miller of Clermont and Mrs Louis Schutte of Postville hosted the Baptist Missionary Society meeting at the Miller home last Thursday. The program featured devotions readings by Mrs Otto Krueger and Mrs Louis Schutte, a piano solo by Mrs Ittermann, missionary talk by Rev Ittermann, and prayer led by Rev Ittermann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Miller
Clermont
Louis Schutte
Postville
Baptist Missionay Society
Miller Home
Otto Krueger
Ittermann
Alfred Wenger
Remodel Work Adds Rooms in Two Elgin Homes
Two Elgin residences undergo remodeling. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Kohler insulate and redesign interiors to add an attic closet. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shepard move a bathroom to create an extra bedroom as part of interior changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Mel Kohler
Leon Shepard
Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid Plans Christmas Party
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold a Christmas party with a gift exchange at the Carl Torkelson home on Thursday Dec 15. Hostesses are Mrs Belva Snyder and Mrs Hulda Sutter. Sunday School meets at 11 a m each Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid
Carl Torkelson
Belva Snyder
Hulda Sutter
Auxiliary Christmas Party Invitation for Members
Legion Auxiliary members and junior members are urged to accept the invitation from unit president Mrs. Ole Loftsgard to a Christmas party at her home Friday evening December 16. Members should bring their husband or a friend and a gift valued at 25 cents. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Aldota Anderson and Mrs. Eiea Loftsgard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Ole Loftsgard
Aldota Anderson
Eieaher Loftsgard
Study Club Meeting at Belva Snyder Home
The Elgin Study Club held Tuesday evening at Belva Snyder's home. The program featured Roll call and a presentation titled A Famous Painting Madonnas for the World. Kathryn Grove and Bernice Falk distributed a jotter or letter made by blind women, reflecting on a day’s ad effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Belva Snyder
Falb and Light Demonstration Draws Huge Crowds
Falb and Light held a very successful Saturday demonstration at their store recording over 600 visitors. The complete line was on display and Miss Watters demonstrated the products. Coffee and doughnuts were served. Door prizes went to Mrs. Bob Mott of Clermont who won an electric toaster and Mrs. Lawrence Gehring who won an electric mixer. The event followed an extensive advertising push on refrigerators, with the local firm finishing atop sales across the Dubuque district covering parts of Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falb & Light
The
geFittors
Fradners
Dubuque
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Deeds and Transfers in Arlington and West Union
Property transfers listed include Gordon and wife to Arlington Co op for 150 dollars for a lot in Arlington UW Foote et al to Esten Landsgard and wife for one dollar for two lots in Asion Add West Union. Robert D Reeder and wife to Roger R Reeder for 7000 dollars for portions of NW 26 and SW 30 94 97. John Nagel and wife to Emma Pape for one dollar for two lots in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Arlington Coop. Co
Arlington
Foote
Esten Landsgard
Asion fAdd
West Union
Robert D. Reeder
Roger R. Reeder
John Nagel
Emma Pape
W S C S Circles Plan Christmas Parties on Dec 15
The circles of the W S C S will hold their Christmas parties Thursday afternoon December 15 at three homes. Circle Ada hosted by Mrs Bruce Jones Circle Ruth hosted by Mrs B H Brackin Circle Naomi hosted by Mrs R P Strauch with Mrs Ruby Benson assisting hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Bruce Jones
Ruth
B. H. Brackin
Naomi
R. P. Strauch
Ruby Benson
Masons to Meet Tuesday at Leaf Lodge A F & M
Regular meeting and annual election for Leaf Lodge A F & M are set for next Tuesday evening December 13. Members are urged to attend and keep the date in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Leaf Lodge A. FL & & M
4 H Girls Attend Pleasant Valley Gathering
Ruth Boleyn hosted the Pleasant Valley Idle Not 4 H girls Saturday afternoon. Nine members answered roll call and voted to add a skating party in December. Lunch was served and Kenneth Larson, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Larson, is home on furlough. Fort Georgia and not well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Boleyn
Pleasant Valley
Voll
Kenneth Larson
Ernest Larrob
Afro Fort
Georgia
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Walter
Tates
Corkery
Armen
Rogér
Erie
Everly Ruhens
Reynbla
Wilsoe
Prison Authority Here
Fiest Bank
U. 5
Regres
Dartmouthacolings
Des Loines
Polk County
Jrom
Iown Attorney General
William
Beardsley
Farmers and Labor
Victor G. Reuther
United Automobile Workers of America
Iowa Farm Bureau Convention
Reuther
Biheilder
Toronte
Tce
AE McGregor
America
Center Street
Elgin State Bank
Kirkeberg Heads
Elgin Farmers Dairy
Robt
Wison Wher
Elgin Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
W.S.C.S
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