New Baby Born to Messina Family in Kansas City
LeRoy Messina weighs 7 pounds 13 ounces and born November 26 at St Joseph hospital. Parents Anthony Messina and wife residing at 3343 signs Kansas City Missouri report the birth. Grandparents Manuel and Alfred Jenson of Oelwein formerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Messina
Signes
Kansas’ ‘City
Jean In
St Joseph Hospital
Messina
Manny Jenson
Alfred Jenson
Oelwein
Kansas City
Wadena Discusses Consolidating Schools in District Meeting
A Wadena town hall meeting reviewed North Fayette County School District consolidation plans led by Bud Alderson with West Union representatives Dick Westerfield G B Woodard Jr and Kenneth Fink. An open discussion followed and residents were urged to attend the December 15 meeting at 8:00 p m to voice sentiment.
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Wadena
Bud” Alderson
Dick Westerfield
G.B. Woodard, Jr
Kenneth Fink
West Union
North Fayette County
Willie Brackin Honored In Elgin And Decorah Papers
Two positive write ups in the Elgin Echo and Decorah paper praise Willie Brackin and his bicycle feats. The speaker thanks the papers for kind words and notes the Echo’s memorable name while reflecting on past paper names.
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Elgin Echo
Decorah
Willie Brackin
Elgin
Iowa
Bill
Upper Iowa University announces Christmas vacation dates
Upper Iowa University officials announce the annual Christmas break starting Friday December 17 with business offices reopening December 21 and 28. Students return to classes on Monday January 3.
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Upper Iowa University
Feast of Carols at Methodist Church under Grether
The Methodist church presents its choir in a candle light vesper service directed by Leo H. Grether on Sunday afternoon December 19 at 3 30. All who wish to share in this expression of joy at the birth of our Saviour are invited to attend this feast of carols.
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Methodist Church
Leo H. Grether
Dinner guests listed in Oscar Holden home include many locals
Sunday visitors at the Oscar Holden residence included Merlin Martie Mervin Marlene Louis Kurth Ossian Leslie Hill Elkeder and Joel Holden. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Jess Moody Mr and Mrs Alvin Thiese Linda Leon and David Roberts and Kenneth Staff. Supper guests were the Albert Holden family Elikader. Newspaper advertising may be adjusted to different conditions.
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Oscar Holden
Merlin Martie
Mervin
Marlene
Louis Kurth
Ossian
Leslie Hill
Elkeder
Joel Holden
Jess Moody
Alvin Thiese
Linda
Leon
David Roberts
Kenneth Staff
Albert Holden
Elikader
Iowa News Summary of December Events and Political Shifts
December 15 is proclaimed S D Day in Iowa to promote safe driving, with a 24 hour community effort amid Governor Elthon's rise after Beardsley’s death. The political line of succession shows Hart and Lynes as next in line, though neither won reelection. Employment trends show slight gains in public schools offsetting overall job declines. Dr. Samuel Stevens to speak at a Des Moines fundraising dinner. Iowa Development Commission seeks $126,000 for 1955-56 operations, a rise from current funding.
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Leo Zblthon
S. D
Yowa
S.D. Day
Eisenhower
Elthon
William 5. Beardsley
Des Moines
Stanley KR. Hart
Keokuk
Hart
Senate
House
William 5S. Lynes
Waverly
Leo Elthon
Lynes
GOP
Iowa
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Pancake Day Fundraiser At Elgin Legion Hall
Pancake Day event at Elgin features the Idong Club serving from noon to evening at the Legion hall. Proceeds to support a local welfare project. price described as nominal.
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Elgin
Idong Club
The
Legion Hall
Krueger Family Presents Program at Westgate Church
Edwin Krueger family presented a program at the Union Evangelical and United Brethren church near Westgate on a Wednesday evening in December. A banquet honored the church's young people group and guests before performances by groups and soloists including the Krueger family, Habeger, Erickson, and Oelberg, with prayers led by Rev. Shank and a fellowship hour after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Krueger
Union Evangelical and United Brethren Church
Westgate
Wesley Stahr
Lyle Krueger
Selmer
Erickson
Carlton Krueger
Abe Habeger
Edward, Lyle
Kenton Krueger
Mdms
Edward Krueger
Selmer Erickson
Abe Habe
Ger
Tony Habeger
Kenton Krueger Ro
Abé Habeger
Beverly Oelperg
Abe
County Council Meets Fayette County Education Group
The Fayette County Education Association council gathered in Clermont with delegates from Clermont Elgin Fayette Hawkeye West Union Maynard Randalia rural schools Oelwein Wadena Upper Iowa University and others. Fayette county attorney-elect Mark Buchheit spoke on Education and World Peace. Arlington requested a local teachers club approval. 100 percent ISEA membership was announced for multiple schools. next meeting set for Fayette on Jan 13 with readings by Clermont students.
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Fayette County Education Assnmet
Clermont
Elgin
Fayette
Oelwein
Hawkeye
Maynard
Wadena
West Union
Upper Iowa University
ISEA
Arlington
Randalia
Karen Jacobson
Bonnie Berguson
Vivian Easler
Pleasant Valley 4-H meeting held at LaVerne Krueger home
The Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H Club met on Nov 29 at LaVerne Krueger’s home. Fifteen members attended, a perfect turnout. The group decided to collect more scrap iron and Richard Fried en was tasked with arranging Elgin gym for basketball practices. Abe Hagelger distributed project inserts while Richard Fmoundson and LaVerne Krueger signed enrollment cards.
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Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters 4-H
LaVerne Krueger
Richard Frieden
Elgin
Abe Habeger
Richard Fmoundson
Turkey Winners at Elgin on December 4
Winners of dressed turkeys at Elgin on Saturday December 4 were Betty Reierson O M Blockhus Jack Seitz Jimmy Frieden W H Bergan Martha Schaer Larry Halverson Mrs Roy Leuchtenmacher Cliff J Olson and Roger Howard.
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Elgin
Betty Reierson
Jack Seitz
Jimmy Frieden
W. H. Bergan
Martha Schaer
Larry Halverson
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Cliff J. Olson
Roger Howard
Marion Busy Bees 4-H Officers Attend Training School
Officers Eva Hoffer, Ruann Metzger, and Marion Christen attended the officer training school on November 20 in Elkader. Mrs. John Christen and Mrs. George Nickels joined as teacher and leader while activities included singing and dancing and a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Busy Bees
Elkader
Eva Hofer
Ruann Metzger
Marion Christen
John Christen
George Nickels
Business margins and dividend questions
An Echo report quotes a business manager saying his firm ran on a 10 percent margin and paid 9 percent in dividends last year. When asked about operating on 4 percent, he answered no, noting the business had benefited from an advancing market.
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Your Echo
Iona Eliza Odegard to Marry Ervin Nyborg
Mrs. Lydia Odegard announces the engagement of her daughter Iona Eliza to Ervin Nyborg son of Mr and Mrs Henry Nyborg of Postville. Wedding date not set.
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Lydia Odegard
Iona Eliza
Ervin Nyborg
Henry Nyborg
Postville
1955 Iowa boys basketball tourney set for Des Moines
The 1955 Iowa boys basketball tournament will be held March 17 to 19. It may take place in Des Moines at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium if finished. otherwise the event will move to Iowa City. The meet has been hosted 12 times in Des Moines, last done in 1945.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa City
Three Events Coming Up Saturday in Elgin
Saturday December 11 promises a busy Elgin day with three events. The Lions club hosts its annual pancake day likely drawing a large crowd, the Elgin Cooperative Co. holds its annual election meeting, and the Elgin park runs the turkey drawing.
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Elgin
Elgin Cooperative Co
Elgin Park
Masons to Elect Tuesday, Dec. 14
All local Masons are reminded of the annual election meeting to be held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 14. Officers for 1855 will be elected and the year's business concluded. Installation comes in January.
Lutheran WMS Meet at Legion Hall in Elgin
The Women's Missionary Society of the Elgin Lutheran church will meet Friday afternoon December 10 at two o'clock at the Legion hall. Mrs. John Hellum Elmer Benson John Lantz and Maynard Lantz serve as testesses. Mrs. Richard Hofer is the program chairman.
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Women's Missionary Society of the Elgin Lutheran Church
Legion Hall
Mdms
John Hellum
Elmer Benson
John Lantz
Maynard Lantz
Richard Hofer
Elgin Post Office Extends Saturday Hours for Christmas Mail
The Elgin post office will stay open the next two Saturdays to help patrons mail Christmas packages. On December 11 and 18, the office will remain open until 5:00 PM, per H. M. McMillan, P. M.
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Elgin
H. M. McMillan
P. M
Personal Responsibility to Reduce Traffic Toll
The White House and the President's Action Committee for Traffic Safety plan Safe-Driving Day on December 15 to raise awareness of personal responsibility in traffic. Last year 38,300 lives were lost in crashes, with a four billion dollar economic impact from hospital costs, property damage, and other expenses. Pedestrians and drivers must follow laws and exercise courtesy to prevent fatalities and injuries.
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White House
President's Action Committee For
Free Garbage Removal in Elgin
The Town Council of Elgin votes to offer free weekly garbage pickup for residents starting Mondays at 8:00 a.m. Trash must be placed in suitable containers on curb or alley. Service excludes large bulky refuse and ashes. Dumping remains prohibited by ordinance.
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Elgin
Koh- Ter
Study Club Met Nov 30 In Elgin At Mrs Rex Mulford Home
The Elgin Study Club met at Mrs Rex Mulford's home on Tuesday November 30. Members opened with the American Creed and Olette Olson sang A School Memory with Linda Stephenson on piano. Papers read included Problems in Education by Mrs C B Schori and Your Youngster and the Public Schools by Mrs Wenger Martin. The Christmas party is set for December 14 at Mrs Walter Falk's home with a gift exchange and the meeting closed with the club collect.
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Elgin
Rex Mulford
Olette Olson
Linda Stephenson
C. B. Schori
Martin. Wenger
Walter Falk
Farewell Party for Reiersons Marked Move to Elgin
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Becker hosted a farewell gathering for Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Reierson and Randolph last Thursday. Neighbors joined later for the event as Reiersons prepared to move to their Elgin home, with women’s prizes won by Orran Bane, Woodrow Reed, L. O. Reierson, and Herbert Ash, and men’s prizes awarded to Virgil Torson, Melbert Meyer, and L. O. Reierson.
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Louis Becker
L. O. Reierson
Randolph
Reierson
Elgin
Orran Bane
Woodrow Reed
Herbert Ash
Virgil Torson
Melbert Meyer
Feed Factory Executives Tour Honeggers Facilities in Illinois
Ervin Metzger and Arthur Schneider visited Honeggers & Co., Inc. in Forrest and Fairbury, Illinois to tour research farms and milling facilities. They stated it would require several more days to view the extensive operations, marking their first tour of the home office and production facilities.
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Ervin Metzger
Honegger
Arthur Schneider
Schneider Turkey Farm
Forrest
Fairbury
Ill
Honeggers & Co., Inc
Waterloo S. S. reps to visit West Union courthouse
A representative from the Waterloo Social Security Administration will be at the West Union courthouse on Tuesday December 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to help people file federal old age and survivors insurance applications.
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Waterloo Social Security Administration
West Union
Court House
Christmas Party Planned by Givittnier Circle Group
Rebecca, Nora and Rachel will join in a Christmas party Thursday evening December 16 at the Methodist church. Hostesses include Mrs E G Steinman Leo Schori Jack Adrian Roger Walker Charles Geh ring and Ern Holzer. Program committee members are Mrs Robert D Wilson Herbert Dummermuth Walter Follett Joe Brarkin and Gladys Hanson.
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Rebecca
Nora
Rachael
Methodist Church
Mdms
E. G. Steinman
Leo Schori
Jack Adrian
Roger Walker
Charles Gehring
Ern Holzer
Robert D. Wilson
Herbert Dummermuth
Walter Follett
Joe Brarkin
Gladys Hanson
Decorate Streets For Christmas In Local Town
Walt Kohls street commissioner and helpers decorated the streets last week. New strings of lights across the streets were added this year along with several decorations. The Community Club has purchased additional decorations each year from the Christmas gift fund. Light poles were also adorned with evergreen.
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Walt. Kohls
Messiah at Fayette by UIU chorus
Upper Iowa University community chorus presents the Messiah at First Methodist church in Fayette on Sunday night December 12 at eight. Public invitation extended. UIU faculty club and faculty wives sponsor a social hour in the church basement after the performance.
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Upper Iowa University Community Chorus
First Methodist Church
Fayette
Upper Iowa University
Robert Larson Visits Minneapolis Family Over Weekend
Robert Larson of Minneapolis arrived Saturday to visit through Sunday with his mother Mrs Libbie Larson. He also stayed overnight at the Orvald Larson residence Saturday as a guest.
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Robert Larson
Minneapolis
Libbie Larson
Orvald Larson
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