Funeral Notice and Local School Notes from Wadena
Mrs. Fred Heiden funeral held Monday at St Josephs with Father Nooman officiating. Pallbearers listed. Obituary details a life born Aug 24 1892 near Lima and died Dec 3 1948 at age 50. Also notes Heiden store history, family survivors, and kin. School update covers Junior class play preview, new book addition, and spelling recipients in first grade with student names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waden
Fred Heiden
St. Joseph’ Church
Fred Helden
Father Nooman
Jay Mathews
James Probert
James Fennell
Lee Aeschliman
Walter Molumby
Elwin Notbohm
Mary Elizabeth
Mamie
Sam
Eliza Shephard
Lima
Jim Cox
Wadena
Wagens
Heiden
Lottie
Will, Shephard
Ferryville
Wis
Lou Shephard
Fayette
Will Greathead
Jennie
Emmetsburg
Cox
Lali Gale
Kenneth Baldwin
Jane
Michael Baldwin
Butch ‘Fuller
Jeanette Childers
Sandra
Sharon Hermen
Schori Herrling
Gary Rubens
Diane Mattocks
Maxine Gage
Good Neighbors Help Larry in Corn Harvest
When the men gathered with helrpickers to pick the corn for Larry who has been unable to work for months, Ole Pritchard James Davis Francis Baldwin Wm Erickson John Erickson Aulden Wilson Richard Corkery Carl Flanagan and Dale Kubens assisted. Ladies with baskets served noon meal including Mes dames Wm Erickson Dale Kubens Aulden Wilson John Wilson Roscoe Pritchard Don Leohart.
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Helrpickers
Larry
Ole Pritchard
James Davis
Francis Baldwin
John Erickson
John
John Wilson
Roscoe Pritchard
Don Leonhart
Farm Price Index Drops From 334 to 295 in November
The index of prices received by farmers fell nineteen points in November from 334 to 295, the first drop below 300 since June 1947, amid a harvest glow. Hogs cattle and corn led the decline while eggs milk grains and seeds rose modestly. the prices paid index for Iowa sits at 273. Local notes mention Mr and Mrs William Haas visiting Chicago, Mrs Gertrude Erhardt's hospitalization in Duluth, the Swartley winter stay, and social visits among area residents.
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Towa
Wm. Haas
Chicago
Herbert Haas
Gertrude Erhardt
St. Luke's Hospital
Duluth
Minn
Ida Grether
Lloyd Swartley
Perry Medberry
Lime Springs
Henry Kerr
John Falk
Rudy Huebner
Postville
Iowa Democrats Aim To Clear Campaign Debt With Dinner Plans
Iowa Democrats faced a $19,000 red in campaign finances after reporting $47,000 spent to support Truman and opposing candidates. The party plans a December Victory Day dinner at Des Moines to raise funds and retire debt, with Gov elect Beardley naming Norma Mathis as executive secretary, the first official appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Thomas Dewey
Truman
Progressive Party
Arthur’ Sanford
Sioux City
Anita"Blaine
Chicago
Des Moines
More
Guy M. Gillette
Washington
William Beardsley
Norima Mathis
Masons to Elect Officers and Confer Degree Tuesday
Elgin Masons will hold the annual election of officers for the coming year next Tuesday. After the election they will confer the third degree on a member, and a meal will follow. Other balloting is expected and all members are urged to attend.
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Elgin Masons
County Line Road Letting at Ames Tuesday
Fayette county officials Robi Wilson Fred Gremmels Dell Smith and county engineer Aulden Finch attended a road letting in Ames on Tuesday. The project includes the county line road from Gilbertson's to Clermont Gander road, about 3.2 miles with half surveyed for relocation. It to be a 26 foot all weather top roadway.
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Fayette County
Robi. Wilson
Fred Gremmels
Dell Smith
Aulden Finch
Ames
Gilbertson's
Clermont- Gander Road
Property transfers in Elgin and Clermont records
Deeds Hulda Stoehr to C. J. Mulford and wife for 750 dollars covering Lot 25 and West 1-2 of Lot 26 in Block 1 Elgin. Pearl Cahalan and others transfer to Burgess-Dugstad Lumber Co Clermont for one dollar covering NE 2 feet of Lot 22 and all of Lots 23 and 24 in Block 7 Clermont. Richard L Olson to Evelyn G Olson for one dollar covering multiple parcels in Clermont including Lots 19, 29, part of Lot 21, lot 17, 24 and 5, 6, 15, 16 and adjacent NE 26 1-2 feet in various Clermont blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Stoehr
C. J. Mulford
Elgin
Pearl Cahalan
Burgess- Dugstad Lbr. Co
Clermont
Richard L. Olson
Evelyn G. Olson
Nely
Marriage notices list Oelwein couples and neighbors
On November 19 Edward F. Nehring wed Edna May Burns both of Oelwein. November 20 includes Robert D. Mahoney and Joan Donahue both of Oelwein, Herman Hensch and Susie Hebrank both of Oelwein, and Harris L. Smorstad of Decorah with Audrey M. Osterhus of Ossian.
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Edward F. Nehring
Edna May Burns
Oelwein
Robert D. Mahoney
Joan Donahue
Herman Hensch
Susie Hebrank
Harris L. Smorstad
Decorah
Jand
Audrey M. Osterhus
Ossian
Elgin Youth Enlists in Army for One Year
John Jr. Konichek, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Konichek of Elgin, enlisted about two weeks ago for a one year term. His address lists Ret. John G. Konichek, RA, 17257729, Company G, 87th Regiment, 10th-TAf Division, Fort Riley Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jr
John Konichek
Elgin
John G. Konichek
Co. G
Taf
Fort Riley
Kansas
Elgin Auxiliary Meeting Dec 16 With Hostesses Named
The Elgin American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening December 16 with hostesses Mrs Carl Torkelson Mrs John Hellum Mrs Lyle Fight and Mrs Sam Howard. After the business meeting a social hour will follow with each member asked to bring a 25 cent gift.
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Elgin American Legion Auxiliary
Illyria Farm Bureau Christmas Party Tonight
Illyria Farm Bureau hosts a Christmas party at the Illyria church Thursday evening December 9. Attendees are asked to arrive by eight for a movie and to bring a 10 cent gift wrapped with three feet of string plus a sack lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Farm Bureau
Illyria
County Supervisors Seek $10 Daily Pay Raise Plan
District presidents of the Iowa county officers association plan to push a $10 per day pay scale for county supervisors in small counties to the 1949 legislature. The seven largest counties pay annual salaries, with Polk County at 4,200 dollars, while other counties pay seven dollars per day. A prior proposal of 84 dollars per day was reduced to seven in the last session.
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Iowa County Officers Association
Des Moinestrict
Iowa
Polk
Legion Oyster Supper and Stag Tonight in Elgin
The Elgin Post American Legion hosts an oyster supper and stag party tonight for members and social members at the hall with supper at 6 30. Officers hope for full attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Torkelson left Friday visiting the S C Blockhus family in Blooming Prairie and the E C Larson family in Owatonna Minn Mrs Frieda Etter last Wednesday at Clark Hummel home near Wadena.
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The
Elgin Post American Legion
Carl Torkelson
S. C. Blockhus
Blooming Prairie
E. C. Larson
Owatonna
Minn
Frieda Etter
Clark Hummel
Wadena
Maintenance Coat Works On Road Between Elgin and Rothlisberger
Fayette county reports completion of a gravel maintenance coat on the Elgin to Rothlisberger corner road. Four hundred yards per mile laid with extra application in bad spots. Gravel supplied by A. B. Jacob farm and Clermont Brick and Sand Co processed and hauled it. Engineers say only black top surfacing will hold up on this heavily traveled county trunk road.
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Fayette County
Elgin
Rothlisberger’s Corner
A. B. Jacob
Clermont Brick & Sand Co
Tabithas Meet Today at Baptist Church for Christmas Party
The Tabitha Society of the Baptist church will assemble Thursday afternoon at the church for its annual Christmas party. Spaghetti may be brought for European relief. After the program, refreshments will be served by a committee of four members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society of the Baptist Church
Early Report on Christmas Seal Sale Seeks More Returns
Supt. C. J. Robinson filed the initial Christmas seal sale report on Tuesday. In Elgin 157 letters were sent and 104 returns, totaling $92.50. Robinson urged prompt envelope returns for a final report. Marilyn Falk handles clerical work. Guests Friday at Dale Jensen's included Mr. and Mrs. Perry Larson and family, plus Mrs. Ida Kristen and George.
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Supt
C. J. Robinson
Elgin Territory
Mgr. Robinson
Echo
Marilyn Falk
Perry Larson
Pat
Judy
Ida Christen
George
Dale Jensen
Wilson Re elected President of Dairy Co
Wilson was re elected president of the Elgin Farmers Dairy Company at the annual Elgin town hall meeting held Saturday Dec 4 with about 30 members. The report showed 548 845 pounds of butter produced earning 434 427 79 dollars, officers and directors were elected, and Clair Hogan of the State Dept of Agriculture spoke on regulated creameries. The company assets total 32 760 47 dollars.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Elgin Town Hall
Robi. Wilson
Rabt
D. Wilson
Robt
Wilson
Ernest Bauder
Fred Schneider
B. H. Brackin
Fred Schaer
Joe Frieden
Martin Wenger
Ern Bauder
Albert Dennler
Clarence Kirkeberg
Clair Hogan
State Dept. of Agriculture
Progress Club Meets At Falb Home For Monday Session
The Progress Club gathered Monday evening at the Walter Falb residence with Marilyn Traurig as hostess. Roll call was answered by An Awe-Fiffing Experience, and Helen Zurbriggen presented a paper titled Choose Your Art. The next meeting will be the Christmas dinner at the Coffee Cup on Monday evening December 20 with Lula Steele as hostess and Lois Tinker Ardis Groth and Helen Zurbriggen assisting.
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Progress Club
Walter Falb
Marilyn Traurig
Helen Zurbriggen
Lula Steele
Lois Tinker
Ardis Groth
Bankers Meeting Attends Fayette Session
G J Mosby Max Thoma Edna Hunsberger and Mrs Hiram QI son attended a County Bankers Association meeting at Fayette Tuesday evening. The session began with a turkey dinner followed by the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Mosby
Max Thoma
Edna Hunsberger
Hiram Qison
County Bankers’ Association
Fayette
Oxygen Units and Wheel Chairs Now Available
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Oelwein announce three insufflation units with B L B rebreathing masks for oxygen administration and several new portable Carson wheelchairs. To aid local residents, doctors, nurses, and hospitals in West Union Oelwein and Independence, the equipment will be housed in VFW Halls for temporary, no charge use.
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Veterans of Fortign Wars of
Oelwein
B.L.B
Veterans of Foreign Wars
West Union
Independence
Illyria Farm Bureau Christmas party and town events
Calendar notes several December gatherings including Illyria Farm Bureau Christmas party at the Illyria church, Legion Stag Party, drivers exam in West Union, Garnaville basketball game, Elgin Community Club Gift Party, Community Club meeting, Masonic regular meeting, Study Club, Junior Class Play, Lions Club and Legion Auxiliary meetings, plus a Thanksgiving dinner at H B Gilson home with Wayne Gilson family.
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Illyria Farm Bureau
Ilyria
Legion Stag
West Union
Garnaville
Elgin
Community Club
Masonic
Lions Club
Legion Auxiliary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jake More
White House
Eisenhower
Masons
Genevieve Dunkle
Dubuque
Harold Albrecht
C. O. Christ
Batoffe Club
Bernice Faille
Rose Wolf
Augusta Sthoril
Plorence Klingman
E. L. Roberts
Sammy
Waunakee
Otis Torkelson
Merlin Miler
Lai
Lyria Farm Bureau
Rothlisbergers
Tabithas
ANIMA
Elgin High School
Cathie
Bill Pryor
Burton Wolf
Jane Trimble
Arlene Medberry
Cathie Trimble
Bonnie Howard
Marlys Wenger
Marlene Mosby
Margaret
Peggy) Trimble
Dorothy Trimble
Tilly Pitts
Maria Garcia
Jose Garcia
Elizabeth Pryor
Bill
David Brent
Miss Walker
Verla Benson
Alice Grimm Lloyd, Capper
Bonita Grover Wayne Gibbs
Arlene Ruroden
Milo Frieden
Allen Frieden
Clarence Ruckdasher
Dairy Co
Mason City
Harold Opland
Max Medberry
Hilder Gilbertson
North Iowa Cooperative Processing Association
Elgin Cooparative
Scholen
Len Juyonen
Finland
Carrine Scholen
Miss Juyonon
Iowa State College
Bankers’ Meeting
R. F. Sheldon
Chamrpel Lane
Dallas
Texas
Henry Holzer
Howard Medberry
Mesa
Ariz
Holzers
Medberry
Frank Greenley
Almanac
Denver
Missienippl
Fulgninia
Hartford
Watt Pangea
Donald Gilson
H. B. Gilson
Wayne Gilson
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