Local Club Likely To Hold Skirt Gathering
Supt J. 8 Teslecky reports word from president Mart Jevserli pledges to the flag were repeated. Roll call noted. Fifteen members, four visitors and two readers attended. Meeting planned a gathered skirt and was led by vice-president Mary Messerli. Donna Murphy spoke on displaying a United Nations tag. Francise Moore asked if Christmas cosmetics are a wise purchase. Mrs Kuh éng demonstrated on making a scarf. Games and singing closed the meeting. A group celebrated birthdays at Mrs Oscar Huns berger’s home with prizes awarded to Roscos Pritchard Mrs James Wilson Mrs Ole Johnson Mrs Alfred Johnson and Mrs Flossie Voshell. A gift was given to each honoree and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Jevserli
Mary ‘Messerli
Donna Murphy
United Nations
Francise Moore
Chrissmas Cosmetics
Oscar Hunsberger
Lester Gehring
Marcia Kay
Melbert Meyer
Wwerty
Charleton Looby
Dale “Looby
Shirley Averill
Oelwein
Derry] Rubens
Anna Poor
Wm. Christelei
Volga
Bud Vandersee
Judy
Donnan
Derryl Rubens
Charles Looby
Luans
Charlton Looby
Tim Mahoney
Charles Leoby
Mildred DeWald
Connie
Dickey Mahoney
Wanda Sargent
Renee Jellings
Dale
Death of Former Resident Joe Stepanek Reported
Death notice records the passing of Joe Stepanek, son of Frank Stenanek, linked to local cigar manufacturing with Burfanek. The Stepanek family, once in Woodstock area and later Cedar Rapids, were known to older residents who recalled the family around 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Allen
Joe Stepanek
Woodstock
Minn
Frank Stenanek
Burfanek
Cedar Rapids
Elgin Post American Legion Meeting Invite Tuesday Night
Attention Legionaires The regular meeting of the Elgin Post American Legion will be held Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at the Legion rooms. All members urged to attend. Clifford Feller of Waterloo spent the weekend with the Henry Feller home. Mr and Mrs L D Hitchgan and Ruth Hitch of West Union were dinner guests Sunday in the rank Greenley home. It was the birthday anniversary of Mrs Greenley, Mrs J M Gehring and Phyllis, guests Sunday evening in the Moore home. Try the Want Ad Column if you want results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post American Legion
Legion Rooms
Clifford Feller
Waterloo
Henry’ Feller
Mra
L. D. Hitch Gan
Ruth Hitch
West Union
Rank Greenley
Iowa Agencies Reveal 1951 Budget Shifts And Personnel Changes
Iowa officials report a tight year with 35 to 40 workers facing salary losses, state agencies reassigning posts and two resignations. Earle S. Smith leaves the tax commission for the commerce panel. C L Bredt becomes deputy state treasurer. Grimes not seeking reelection. Safety projects gain support while weed control seeks funding and legal clarifications. Campaign costs show Democrats about 105000 spent and Republicans 78598, with small treasuries. Liquor books will not be issued to those on relief and permits may be revoked for relief recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle S. Smith
State Tax Commission
Iowa Commerce Commission
Commerce
Bert F. Wisdom
Des Moines
C.L. Bredt
Hampton
M. L. Abrahamson
Boone
Bredt
Charles H. Barber
Mason City
John Grimes
Grimes
Town State Liquor Commission
Primary Roads Widening Touted by Iowa Good Roads Leader
The Iowa Good Roads Association secretary Claude Coy Kendall said over the next five years Iowa primary road work should include widening all 18 trips carrying more than 1,000 vehicles daily. The current pace of work was noted as continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Good Roads Association
Claude Coykendall
Iowa
Progress Club Hosts Christmas Meeting and Party
Progress Club members gathered for a regular meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. Lyle Light's home on Monday evening. Hostesses Edna Hunsberger Gladys Feller and Mrs Lawrence Knudtson organized desserts and the program featuring a Christmas story by Genevieve Dunkle carol singing and a Christmas gift exchange by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Light
Edna Hunsberger
Gladys Feller
Lawrence Knudtson
Lunthead
Genevieve Dunkle
Chrissmas
Tractors Need Extra Care in Cold Winter Weather
Tractors face winter challenges from water in oil and sludge. Warming the engine above 142 degrees before load prevents moisture buildup. Use thermostats set 160 to 180 degrees and drain oil warm to keep oil clean. Regular warmups and drainage reduce sludge and engine wear in cold farming conditions.
Arizona trip for Holzers ends with no accident
Mr and Mrs Henry Holzer began a winter trip to Arizona early Sunday. Unconfirmed reports of a minor accident near Iola Kansas were later denied by their children who said they heard nothing about any crash. The initial report appears to have been in error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Holzer
Arizona
Iola
Kansas
Van crashes into ditch near Elgin Furniture Store
A large furniture van delivering at Elgin Furniture Store slid into a ditch early Monday after attempting to pass a school bus at the intersection. The bus turned left ahead of the van, forcing the driver into the ditch near Mrs. Clara Baumgartner’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clara Baumgartner
Newspaper Windshield Trick Noticed by Several Motorists
Several motorists cover their windshields with a newspaper or blanket during sleety or snowy weather and remove it to reveal a clean windshield when starting. The observer notes this as a clever stunt seen recently on the streets.
Prank Disrupts Rail Yard In RemisSen Imola Central
A teen-ager hurled a de-railer during a switching operation at Imola Central yards, derailing a freight engine. It required 30 men over 14 hours to restore service, costing the railroad about $2000. Also listed is a school social and program for Dec 19 at Tilyria School district No 3, hosted by teacher LeNoNra Halvorson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranett
Remissen
Imola Central
Tilyria
LeNoNra Halvorson
Boy Scouts Plan Paper Drive Spot
The Elgin Boy Scouts and Cubs will team up for a paper drive between Christmas and New Years. A date will be announced next week. Save magazines old newspapers and Christmas wrap. Bundle items and have them ready on the announced day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Boy Scouts
Cubs
Engagement of Clarine Olson to Lloyd Schutte
Mr and Mrs Henry T Olson announce the engagement of their daughter Clarine to Lloyd Schutte son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Schutte Castalia The wedding is planned for Sunday evening January 7 at Mellon Lutheran church in Gunner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Olson
Clarine
Lloyd Schutte
Elmer Schutte
Castalia
Mellon Lutheran Church
Guner
Gruvers-Chamberlain Wedding In Waterloo Church
Robert Gruvers married Miss Phoebe Chamberlain of Cedar Falls Sunday afternoon December 10 at the Baptist Church in Waterloo. Attendants were Miss Eddie Howett and Wim Leland. Gruver, employed in Waterloo, will reside at apartment 6 400 East Third Street. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lew Gruver of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Chamberlain
Cedar Falls
Robert Gruver
Waterloo
Baptist
Eddie Howett
Wim
Leland
Gruver
Apt. 6
E. $Rd
Lew’ Gruver
Elgin
Masonic Officers Elected at Silver Leaf Lodge Meeting
Lyle Light was elected W M of Silver Leaf Lodge A F and A M at Tuesday evening’s gathering. B H Brackin, past W M, declined another year. Other officers named include R E Kohler S W Allen Habeger J W Max Thoma treasurer and R P Strauch secretary. Installation planned for January with appointive officers announced then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Light Wee
W. M
Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
B. H. Brackin
R. E. Kohler
S. W
Allen Habeger
J. W
Max Thoma
Teasurer
R. P. Strauch
Farmers Attend State Captains Rally in Des Moines
A group of 22 Fayette county farmers led by Millard Nelson Clermont Abe Habeger Pleasant Valley and Wilder Mattocks Ilyria attended the state captains rally in Des Moines December 4 and 5. They heard nationally known speakers and visited the state F B headquarters. The party traveled by chartered bus with members from Allamakee county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Nelson
Clermont
Abe
Habeger
Pleasant Valley
Wilder Mattocks
Ilyria
Fayette County
Dess Moines
F. B
Allamakee County
Masonic Fellowship Meet Set For Postville December 19
The December gathering of the Northeast Iowa Fellowship Association will be held in Postville on Tuesday evening, December 19. No special program has been announced by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Iowa Fellowship Association
Postville
Real Estate Transfers Amid Parcel Exchanges
Real estate transfer notices list Andrew Dummermuth and others conveying to Herbert Dummermuth for one dollar, with additional transfers including Louisa Pfister and Marshall Helms, and Cecile A. Dennier and Louis G. Dennier. Parcels referenced include sections in townships 20-94-7 and 1-2 NW 14-94-7, Pleasant Valley Two, indicating unilateral deed documentation and land interests in WD transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Dummermuth
Herbert Dummermuth
Louisa Pfister
Marshall Helms
Cecile A. Dennier
Louis G
Pleasant Valley
Sackett Rites Held Monday at Arlington
Funeral services for Mrs. L. A. Sackett, mother of Mrs. Vincent W. Luce of Elgin, were held Monday afternoon at Arlington Methodist Church. Mrs. Sackett died Friday night in Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Sackett
Vincent W. Luce
Elgin
Arlington Methodist Church
Sackett
Arlington
Elgin Lutheran Ladies' Aid Plans Christmas Gift Exchange
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies' Aid schedules a Thursday afternoon meeting on December 21 at Mrs Maynard Lantz home. A regular meeting follows with a Christmas party. Attendees should bring a gift for the exchange. Hostesses are Mrs C Q Torkelson and Mrs Otis Torkelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies' Aid
Maynard Lantz
C. Q. Torkelson
Otis Torkelson
Thore and Mrs Thompson Winter in Phoenix Home
Leave for Arizona Mr and Mrs Thore Thompson traveled to Phoenix to spend the winter. They previously purchased a home there and winter regularly at 1636 E Pinchot Ave, awaiting annual warm season residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore Thompson
Phoenix
Ariz
Pinchot Ave
Rifle bullet through Sumner dining room window injures wall
The Max Davis family slept late when a stray rifle bullet pierced their Sumner home at about 7 am. It passed through a dining chair and lodged in the living room wall, causing property damage but no reported injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Davis
Sumner
Moore Chairman of Community Club Christmas Party
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Christmas party in the Legion rooms Thursday evening December 21. Members should bring a husband or friend. A short business meeting precedes a Christmas program and gift exchange. Adults bring a five cent gift and children a five cent gift. Hostesses are Mesdames Geo Leuchtenmacher Clarence Schori Melvin Boyer Carrie Steele Eldora Anderson Orlando Lottsgard and Ole Lottsgard. The Auxiliary thanks all who saved coffee strips. 746 strips were sent in.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Geo.Leuchtenmacher
Clarence Schori
Melvin Boyer
Carrie Steele
Eldora Anderson
Orlando Lottsgard
Ole Lottsgard
Elgin Panthers Sweep Varsity And Reserves Wins
Elgin Panthers defeated Fayette 27 to 18 as Howard led with 9 and Sheeley 18 for Fayette. Reserves won 36 to 35. Panthers beat Arlington 31 to 27 with Howard on 17 and Behrens 13 for Arlington. Elgin girls beat Oran 41 to 16 behind Gehring 17.
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Elgin Panthers
Fayette Cardinals
Elgin
Panthers
Howard
Sheeley
Fayette
Little
Gene Butikofer
Stephens
Maynard
Elgin Girls
Oran
Immedi
Gehring
Staack
Arlington
Behrens
Sve
Elgin Patients Return Home From New Hampton Hospital
All three Elgin patients are back home and regaining strength. C. B. Schorl came home Friday and remains mostly in bed but shows good recovery. Mrs. Norris Capper, who had major surgery last Wednesday, and James Daniels, who had an appendectomy, returned Monday and are both progressing well.
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Elgin
New Hampton Hospital
C. B. Schorl
Norris Capper
James Daniels
Jimmy
Fay ette County Farm Bureau appoints seven member committee
Reynold Strong of Elgin is named to Fay ette county Farm Bureau seven member legislative committee. The panel will meet December 20 at Fay ette to shape its legislative program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynold Strong
Elgin
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Fayette
Elgin Study Club Hosts Christmas Party Meeting
The Elgin Study Club will hold its regular meeting and Christmas party Tuesday evening at Mrs. W. Falks home. Leo Jr. Schori and Paul Smith visited Waterloo for an NROTC test with Mrs. Schori and Janice. Visitors Sunday evening included the Schupbachs, Ruth, Lena Schupbach, Mrs. Frieden, and Ida at the Rothlisberger home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Jr. Schori
Paul Smith
Waterloo
Leo Schori
Janice
Albert Schupbach
Ruth
Lena Schupbach
Panny Frieden
Ida
Leo Rothlisberger
Decorah Visitors From Torkelson and Guests Attend Messiah
Mr. and Mrs. C. Torkelson and Ivan visited Decorah Sunday. They attended a Messiah program at Luther College. Paul Zurbriggen, Lorencs and Clarence Muehlethaler families were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Muehlethaler.
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Torkelson
Ivan
Decorah
Messiah
Luther Colle
Paul Zurbriggen
Lorencs
Clarence Muehlethaler
Fred Muehlethaler
New Officers Assume Duties in January
At the annual Community Club election held Monday evening at the Coffee Cup Wm. Moore was named as chairman for 1951 Milo Olson was named vice president and Don Fauser as secretary-treasurer. They will take over at the January meeting the Bth. Committees for 1951 were named across Industrial Rural Cooperation Membership Refreshment Roads and Signs Civic and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moore
Milo Olson
Don Fauser
Albert Schori
Chas O'Neill
C. B. Schori
Chas Gehring
Max Thoma
Rex Mulford
Boy Scout
Robert Kohler
Otis Torkelson
Henry McMillen
G. J. Mosby
W.F. Kohler
G. H. Fala
Leo Schor
Bruce Jones
Arthur Ittermann
Harry Johnson
Ed Fahey writes from Guam about Korea duties
Ed Fahey recently wrote to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Habeger describing a three months construction job in Korea. He noted weather and enemy pressure as factors, his service with the Army carrying carbines, and his stay at Guam with meals at 30 cents daily and no income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Habeger
Ed Fahey
Guam
Korea
Mey
Army
Strictly Formal Three-Act Comedy Tonight in Gym
The junior class with Mr. Kossives offers the three act comedy Strictly Format at the E. H. S. gym on December 18. Admission invites all to enjoy the school evening in the gym.
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Kossives
Inlyria 4 H Club Holds November Meeting
Syria Handy Hands 4 H held its November meeting on the 25th at Jean Little's home. President Janice Shaffer led the 4 H pledge and roll call with ten members and one guest present. Records and pamphlets were distributed and Christmas gifts were decided at 50 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inlyria Wandy Hands 4 H
Fof Jean Little
Janice Shaffer
Janice Loftsgard
Pleasant Valley
Illyria
Friederichs Close Farm Sale Amid Strong Bids
G. J. Mosby reports Elizabeth and Fred Friederich hosted an excellent sale on Tuesday with a large crowd and strong prices. Top cow brought 300 dollars, cows 270 to 290, old corn 1.73, new corn 1.46, oats 1.01, other prices in line with this. Tractor and cultivator sold for 1910 dollars, machinery overall at good prices. The Friederichs have sold their farm and will move soon to their Elgin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Mosby
Elizabeth
Fred Friederich
Friederichs
Elgin
Schori Family Visit Networks Across Postville
The Leo Schori family spent Sunday as dinner guests of Gene Schori and later joined Mr and Mrs Albert Schori and Georgia May for an afternoon trip to Postville where they called on George Brainard.
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Leo Schori
Gene Schori
Albert Schori
Georgia May
Postville
George Brainard
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Teslecky
Waser
Attention Legionaires
Amove
Safety Congress
ieGulate
Iowa Safety Congress Board of Governors
Iowa State Weed Council
Democrat
Republican
Secretary of State
Demos
GOP
Progress Club
Van
Robert Gruvers
Masonic
Postville, Tues
Elgin Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Moore
Elgin Study Club
W. €. Falk
Thas
Kitty Hawk
Janey
Union
Foor Richara
Caroline
Unes
Syria
Marilana Ogle
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