Wadensda Christmas Socials and Local Notices in Dyeraville
Mrs Roy Leonhart honored J H Denkhoff resigning as general manager of Iowa Telephone and Telegraph after forty years. Square Deal club Christmas party in Mrs LeVon Dean's home with prizes to Mrs Whittenbaugh Vida Henrich Mrs Blanche Feller and Mrs Mabel Johnann. Presbyterian ladies host dinner at Mrs Ray Leonhart’s. committee named. Community updates include Bowles family health, Gell visit from West Union, Moore siblings' holiday return from Cedar Falls, Knutson Christmas party at Marcia Knutson’s, and ACI pledges for Wadena chapter. Keen-O-Bridge club Christmas party featured bridge prizes and Santa gifts. Numerous visits and travel to Waterloo Estherville Chicago and other towns noted. Planned Presbyterian church Christmas Eve program outlined with multiple acts and readers.
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Roy Leonhart
Eyning
Link’s
Dyeraville
J. H. Denkhoff
Iowa ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company
Denkhoff
Craphrees
Square Deal Card Club
le von Dean
Maggie Whittenbaugh
Vida Henrich
Blanche Feller
Mabel Johnann
Ladies’ Club
The
Presbyterian Church
Ray Leonhart
Ray Herwig
D. O. Clark
Will Frey
Mra. D. N. Henry
George Bowles
Towa City
Mra. Bowles
la Fonda Gell
West Union
Ivan
Amelia Faye Moore
Cedar Falls
W. F. Moore
Golden Rule
Marcia Marie Knutson
Jean Phelps
Rev
Carnock
Blanche Aexhliman
Farmersburg
A. J. Knittgen
Aten Robinson
Volga City
Waterloo
Frank Thyer
Thyer
Volga
Burdick
ACI
Upper Town’ University
Gladys Shaffer
Jeanne Jones
Wadeng
Keen-O-Bridge Lub
F. R. Feller
Frank Welsh
Ed Raffia
Don Henry
Santa Claus
Velma Everett
Earl Carpenter
Lawrence Timmerman
Fayette
Chas
Landis
Ona
Garden Prairie
Roy Chine
Lestie Wheeler
Arlington
Estherville
Adrian Miller
Julia Miller
Edna Herriman
Albany
Riverside Study Club Enjoys Music Lesson and Sewing Unit
The Riverside Study club met at Mrs. Martin Wenger’s home on Friday afternoon December 17. Mrs. Floyd Reavis presented a music lesson from Little Studies in American Music by Fannie R. Buchanan and sang versions of Iowa’s pioneer song Little Brown Church in the Vale. Mrs. Ern Lerch led a lesson on Reconditioning the Sewing Machine for Efficient Service detailing cleaning oiling and adjustment. She explained the three processes and discussed operation and common difficulties. A delicious lunch followed for Mesdames Merlin Cook Ern Lerch Guernacy Smith Robert Smith Kenneth Mark Lloyd Raavis LeRoy Leath George Nichols and Martin Wenger.
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Riverside Study Club
Martin Wenger
Floyd Reavis
Fannie R. Buchanan
America
Towa
Tle Brown
The
Vale
Ern Lerch
Mrs. Lerch
Mesdames Merlin Cook
Guernacy Smith
Robert Smith
Kenneth Mark
Lloyd Raavis
LeRoy Leath
George Nichols
Christmas Cheer From Echo Readers and Local News
Merry Christmas greetings open the Echo with notes of holiday shopping in West Union and travel to Postville and Iowa City. Loftsgard family activity, medical procedures for Tona Loftsgard, and Christmas plans unfold along with funeral attendance in Clermont. Local social visits, school vacation notices, and a Mavston church bazaar conclude the brief community roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kirkeberg
West Union
Gilbert Loftsgard
Postville
E. S. Hoag
T. T. Loftsgard
Lillian Loftsgard
Chicago
Mellien Loftsgard
Tona
Iowa City
Rules of U S Navy forbid throwing afloat debris overboard
Navy crews are not allowed to cast anything that will float into the sea as it could be used by enemies or spies to track maneuvers in war or peace.
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U. S. Navy
United States Navy
Collier's Weekly
The Argentine Pass Mountain Pass in Colorado
The Argentine Pass is a high mountain pass near Denver, Colorado, rising to more than 13 000 feet in altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Endowment Annuity Policy Explained for All Ages
An overview argues the Endowment Annuity Policy suits diverse earners from professionals to young singles and middle aged men. It emphasizes thrift, gradual savings, and protection, noting low early costs and long term retirement benefits for ordinary salary earners.
Bankers Life Agents Named for Nebraska Office
N Norris serves as Decorah general agent and R P B Strauch is listed as Elgin local agent for Bankers Life Insurance Co of Nebraska. The terse notice identifies the company and the two agents without further details.
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Bankers Life Insurance Co
Nebraska
N. Norris
Decorah
We Got Widows Too Survey Finds City Widow Count
Edwin Lofte conducts a local survey in West Union showing 2100 residents with 102 widows and 31 widowers. The Argo Gazette notes the study mirrors nationwide chatter about widow counts in small towns.
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West Union Trota
Edwin Lofte
West Union
Argo-Gazette
Peculiar Tortoises as Historians Informants Cite Long Lives
A Washington Post writer notes tortoises outlive other animals and are highly intelligent. South Sea giants live about 150 to 200 years, reach full size in 20 years, and stay healthy due to a no meat diet. Their meals center on lettuce celery grass clover with berries for dessert.
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Washington Post
South Sea Islands
Meaning of Incorporatea and Incorporated as Legal Entity
Explanation states that Incorporatea and Incorporated refer to a business firm being a legal entity with defined functions rights duties and liabilities per law and articles of incorporation. It clarifies corporate status and the legal framework governing such firms.
Ten Beat Films Selected By National Board of Review
The National Board of Review announced its top ten films of 1987 in order of preference led by Night Must Fall and The Life of Emile Zola. Other titles include Black Legion Camille Make Way for Tomorrow The Good Earth They Won t Forget Captain Courageous A Star Is Born and Stage Door.
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National Board of Review of Motion Pictures
Emile Zola
Black Legion
Stage Door
Old Age Pensions Rise in Fayette County
Fayette County pensioners totaled 9 790 dollars for November with 515 recipients averaging 19 01 each. Clayton County paid 6 766 dollars to 352 pensioners averaging 19 22 per person. Statewide 43 676 people drew pensions totaling 561 882 dollars in November averaging 19 73 each.
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Fayette County
Clayton County
Farm Bureau Holds Annual Election in Fayette County
The Fayette county farm bureau directors chose locals to serve on year committees. Reynold Strong was named to the eight member executive committee. Max Medberry and I. F. Shaffer joined the organization committee, Sylvan Houg joined the service committee, and Mrs. L. D. Hiteh and W. S. Rothlisberger joined the educational committee.
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Fayette County Farm Bureau
Reynold Strong
Max Medberry
I. F. Shaffer
Sylvan Houg
Farmer Injured in Ice Skid Crash Near Farmersburg
Hale Corlett a 50 year old farmer living near Farmersburg was listed in serious condition at Elkadet hospital after his car skidded on ice Friday and crashed into a truck about a mile east of Farmersburg He was reportedly trying to pass a road maintainer when the collision occurred.
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Hale Corlett
Farmersburg
Elkadet
Corlett
Tenancy Loans For Farm Purchases In The County
A handful of tenant purchase loan applications have been received in this county. The program, created under the Bankhead Jones farm tenancy act, enables farm tenants to purchase family size farms. Between five and ten loans are expected to be made locally.
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Bankhead Jones
Former Elgin Men In Tavern Deals
From the Postville Herald we learn that Sam Hofer recently sold his tavern in Elgin to Henry Olson, who is now in possession. Ben J. Erickson has also sold his tavern to Fred Baltz, with Hofer, Olson and Erickson all formerly living in the Elgin vicinity.
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Postville Herald
Sam Hofer
Henry Olson
Ben J. Erickson
Fred Baltz
Hofer
Olson
Erickson
Elgin
Shower for Harold Larson hosts at opera house
Friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs Harold Larson held a shower at the opera house Saturday evening with Ernie and his Gang providing music. A large crowd attended and all reported a fine time.
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Harold Larson
Opera House
Ernie
Words With Opposite Meanings Recede From Their Roots
The article explains how many English words have evolved opposite meanings from their origins. Words like pretty and complimentary originate from Anglo Saxon and French terms that meant tricky or foolish, revealing a shift from sly or ignorant roots to modern pleasant connotations.
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Pearson
London Weekly
Graeber elected superintendent at Postville
Guttenberg schools superintendent Graeber was elected to the Postville post to succeed Carroll whose resignation takes effect after the first of the year. The Guttenberg job will open and is expected to attract many applications.
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Boyd Graeber
Guttenberg
Postville
Mr. Carroll
West Union quarry seller earns twice from land sale
Francis Byers of near West Union opened a farm quarry and sold all rock to the county for road surfacing. Recently he sold the hole to West Union for a city dump, concluding he has profited from the small tract by selling it twice.
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Francis Byers
Near West Union
West Union
Death to Hawks Stone Church II Wait Brothers Exhibit
The Wait Brothers of this place post annual yard fence displays along highway 158 showcasing the spoils of their hunts. The exhibit attracts scores of motorists and stands as an example of extirpation actions toward birds of prey.
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Stone Church
California Bathing Beauties Consider New Pedestal Displays
Southern California bathing beauties seek fresh review pedestals to showcase advance suit styles. The move aims to modernize presentation, shifting from traditional platforms to innovative display setups that highlight fit, fabric, and fashion details for upcoming season.
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California
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