Presbyterian Ladies Elect Officers at Laties Meeting
The Presbyterian Ladies Club met at the church Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. Charles Looby and Mrs. Charles Winter. Old officers were re-elected except treasurer Eva Agechiman, replaced by Naomi Crandall. Plans were set to serve supper Sunday night for Volga youths and participants in the Christmas pageant. Devotions by Mrs. Earl Cooley and Mrs. Arthur kept Christmas theme. A lighted Christmas tree adorned the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Cooley
Arthur
Albert Cook
Crandalls Entertain Riverside Stub
The December meeting of the Wadena Riverside Livestock Club was held at James Crandall's home. Eight members attended as Francis Winter led, votes chosen for club name result in Wadena Riverside Livestock Club, then holiday games and carols followed, lunch by Mrs Crandall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waderla Riverside Livestock Club
James Crandall
Francis Winter
Wadena Riverside Livestock Club
Wadena Livestock Raisers
Pleasant Point Social Hour Club Meeting
The Social Hour Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard on a Wednesday in December for a picnic dinner and business session. Nineteen members answered roll call naming favorite Christmas carols and secret pals were drawn for the coming year. Prizes were awarded in bingo to Mrs Woodrow Reed and Mrs John Howard Sr as children exchanged gifts and men played cards. The next meeting with Mrs Archie Howard is set for January 6 when officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Howard
Roy, Leuchtenmacher
Woodrow Reed
John, Howard
Kenneth Mark
Archie Howard
Falh Couple Fetes Mrs. Falh on Birthday at Home
Mr and Mrs John Falh hosted a Sunday dinner at the Geo home honoring Mrs John Falh and Geo Fall birthday observances. The event brought together family and neighbors in a quiet celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falh
Geo
John
Fath
Geo. Fall
Greeting from Elgin and Clermont Business Men
The Echo prints Christmas greetings from Elgin and Clermont businessmen to the two communities. They thank readers for past favors and friendships and wish everyone a Merry Christmas 1948. They note a bountiful harvest, high employment, and a season of joy and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Elgin Study Club Christmas Party Recalls Gift Exchange
The Elgin Study Club held its annual Christmas party last Monday at 6:30 PM with a dinner at the Coffee Cup. Members then visited the Torkelson home to admire the Christmas tree, exchange gifts, and enjoy readings by Mrs. Marie Muehlethaler before singing carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Study Club
Adelia Torkelson
Torkelson
Marie Muehlethaler
Senator Wilson to Resume Law Practice in Des Moines
Senator George A. Wilson will resume law practice at Des Moines after leaving office. He suspended practice when he became governor of Iowa on January 1, 1939 after losing re-election to Guy M. Gijlette of Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Wilson
Desi Maines
Guy M
Gijlette
Wilson
Iowa
Howard Barnes Sale Set for December 28 on Ridge Road
Howard Barnes will hold a closing out sale on Tuesday December 28. Orvin Thompson will conduct the sale for him and the Elgin State Bank will clerk. The listing includes 11 cattle 18 feeder shoats a team of geldings corn oats hay and farm machinery. Barnes has not announced future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Barnes
Bennett Place
Ridge Road
Orvin Thompson
Elgin State Bank
Barnes
Birthday Party for Marion Loftsgard Noted by Cousins
Marion Loftsgard was surprised when a group of cousins gathered at the Mervin Reierson home Thursday evening December 16 to celebrate his birthday which was December 15. Bingo and Somerset provided entertainment. A lunch followed with gifts opened. Attendees included Wayne Amundson Clarence Amundson Kenneth Amundson Norene Amundson Morris Amundson Orvin Loftsgard Keith Brainerd Milo Gisleson Eleanor Gisleson Kenneth Anderson Marion Loftsgard and Mervin Reierson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Loftsgard
Mervin
Reierson
Bingo
Somerset
Marion
Wayne Amundson
Clarence
Kenneth
Norene Amundson
Morris Amundson
Orvin Loftsgard
Keith Brainerd
Milo Gisleson
Otto Gisleson
Eleanor
Kenneth Anderson
Mervin Reierson
Christmas Calendar Entries Include Schoolhouse Program
The calendar lists Lutheran and Methodist Christmas programs at schoolhouse and local churches on December 23 to 25. A Community Club gift party sponsored by local businessmen occurs December 24 at the park, with basketball game Elgin at McGregor on December 30. Also noted are Boy Scouts council in West Union at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Elgin Business and Professional Men
Park
Illyria
Elgin
McGregor
Boy Scouts Council
West
Union
Letters Publishers Always Appreciate
Elgin Iowa December 20 1948 a letter from Elmer H Larson secretary to Rich expresses gratitude for Echo publicity and goodwill shown to East Clermont Lutheran congregation over the past year. The publisher replies gratitude for collaboration with churches and schools and happiness at appreciated efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
Rich
East Clermont
Elmer H. Larson
Auxiliary Reports on Christmas Activities
The Elgin Legion Auxiliary met with 18 members in attendance at the Legion hall. A report covered a unit president and secretarys' meeting in Oelwein. A committee was formed to pack baskets and buy gifts for needy families and shut-ins. Items sent included three pounds of home-made candy, two cartons of cigarettes, and two decks of playing cards to veterans hospitals in Knoxville and Des Moines. Two gifts were sent for Christmas Joy and three to the Christmas Gift Shop. Bingo was played and gifts exchanged. Lunch was served by Mrs. Mabel Torkelson, Mrs. Clara Helium, and Mrs. Pauline Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Ole Loftsgard
Oelwein
Veterans
Knoxville
Des Moines
Mabel Torkelson
Clara Helium
Pauline Howard
Joyce Appelman Named Fayette County Cancer Society Chair
Mrs Joyce Appelman of Clermont has been named 1949 Fayette County chair for the American Cancer Society. She will replace Mrs E H Finca and appoint other district chairmen across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Appelman
Clermont
Fayette County
E. H. Finca
Appelman
Open House for Hunsbergers on Tuesday December 28
Mrs Lydia Hunsberger celebrates her ninth birthday with a family arranged open house from two to five in the afternoon. She was born near Elgin and has lived here all her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Hunsberger
Hunsberger
Elgin
Community Club Elects Officers for 1949
The Elgin Community Club elected its 1949 officers at a brief Monday meeting in the town hall. John Tillotson was named chairman G J Mosby vice chairman and Harold Halverson secretary treasurer. R P Strauch reported on Christmas activities and plans for future sessions were discussed. Lorence Muehlethaler was chairman last year and Rev Jone served as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Progress Club Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange
The Progress Club held a Christmas dinner at the Coffee Cup on Monday evening followed by a gift exchange and games at Lula Steele’s home. Light refreshments were served to conclude the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Lula Steele
Luis
Lis Tinker
Dr Wolf to Undergo Further Throat Treatment
Dr H H Wolf traveled to Iowa City on Monday for an examination. His doctor ordered further cautery to be performed January 3. He will be placed on a quiet rest for about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wolf
H. H. Wolf
Iowa City
Masons Initiate Two at Silver Leaf Lodge Meeting
Masons Initiate Two Candidates in a Monday evening call ed communication of Silver Leaf Lodge A F and A M They plan extra meetings over the holiday season to advance members Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gress and Beverly of Waterloo visited Sunday at the Wm Gruver home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
Lloyd Gress
Beverly
Waterloo
Wm. Gruver
Marion township exceeds crop drive goal with strong support
Marion Way Over Top Marion township led by chairman Harold Opsand surpassed the $300 quota by raising $501.00 for the CROP drive. Mr. Opsand thanks the Marion community and asks the Echo to forward his appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Harold Opsand
Opsand
Marion
Echo
Miss Konichek Weds John Cline in Oelwein Ceremony
Vera Konichek daughter of Mr and Mrs John Konichek married John Cline in a single ring ceremony at the First Baptist church in Oelwein Pulester. Rev C F Perron conducted the vows. Attendant was Mrs Ray Pliester and Jim Cline served as best man. The couple plans a short wedding trip to Missouri and will reside in Ossian after March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Konichek
John Konichek
John Cline
C. F. Perron
First Baptist Church
Oclwein
Pulester
Ray Pliester
Jim Cline
Missouri
Book Passage For Switzerland Visit Planned By Local Residents
Ley Christens Elgin and Mrs Paul Bossard of Elkader are booked for a three months visit to Switzerland next summer. They plan to sail from New York May 25 and reach Havre France to travel by rail to Olten and Zofingen where Miss Christen will stay with Aunt Eliga Leuenberger and Mrs Bossard will visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ley -Christens Elgin
Paul Bossard
Elkader
Switzerland
New York
Havre
France
Miss Christen
Eliga Leuenberger
Olten
Bossard
Zofingen
Mrs Gehring Breaks Arm in Home Fall
Mrs Alta Gehring fractured her left arm in a fall on a slippery floor at her home last Thursday afternoon. An X ray showed an impact fracture that the bone would heal itself. She is 15, at home here and recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Gehring
Gehring
Good Return on Seals The Christmas Sea
Elgin chairman reports 138 of 154 letters returned totaling 119.90 dollars. A few letters remain outstanding and the chairman asks for prompt returns to finalize the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Camp Fire Christmas Party at Schori Home
The Wadonka Camp Fire Girls held a Christmas party at Janice Schori's home with Mrs. G. H. Falk as guest. The evening featured games carols and gift exchange. Hostesses were Janice Schori Karen Kiple and Donna Robinson with Donna Robinson serving as Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadonka Camp
Janice Schori
G. H. Falk
Karen Kiple
Donna Robinson
Scribe
Notice of office closure and altered hours
Public notice states office will close from January 8 to 17 with about two weeks away. After the 17th office calls only between 10:00 and 12:00 in the morning. Home calls suspended until further notice. Also recorded: 18¢, Dr H H Wolf, Mr and Mrs Lyle Light and Letha spent Sunday afternoon with the Lou Light family near West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Light
Letha
Lou Light
West Union
Elgin Welcomes New Citizen Herman Helmer
Rock Rapids resident Herman Helmer has become a new Elgin settler arriving Saturday to reside with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. FE. Baumgartner. Helmer, the Baumgartners’ father, recently sold his Rock Rapids farm and farming equipment after many years in that district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Helmer
Rock Rapids
Elgin
Wm. FE. Baumgartner
Faith Anne Ill Health Moves to Moody Home
Anne Faith has been ill and confined to her bed since Thanksgiving. Mrs. Jesse Moody had been caring for her until Monday when it was found necessary to move her to the Moody home for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Faith
Jesse Moody
Moody
Christmas Programs in Elgin Churches
Santa Claus visited Elgin park with sweets for about 400 youngsters. The Gift Party by local merchants is set for Friday afternoon the 24th at the Elgin park. St Pauls Methodist will host A White Gift Christmas on December 24 at 7:30, with gifts for Hillcrest Baby Fold. Hillcrest needs pajamas, sheets, towels, washcloths, safety pins, and infant care items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Elgin
Park
Elgin Park
St. Paul's Methodist Sunday School
Christ
Hillcrest
Dubuque
Elmer Pinney Sr Breaks Hip in Weekend Fall
Elmer Pinney Sr aged 83 fell Saturday night and broke his hip. He was taken to Postville hospital for emergency care and referred to the Rochester Minnesota clinic. He remains in St. Mary’s hospital room 275 fourth floor with a probable Wednesday surgery. Mrs Elmer Pinney Jr accompanied him to Rochester Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Pinney, Sr
Postville Hospital
Rochester, Minn
St. Mary's Hospital
Elmer Pinney, Jr
Rochester
Muehlethaler
Students Home For Holidays From Iowa Colleges
College students have arrived to spend the holiday vacation with their families. Readable names include Robert Yearous Reece Gibbs Mahlon Lantz Thomas Margie Dennler Georg ana Falk Owen Nickels Le land Capper Iona Stair George Bovis Gene Habeger Corrine Schoren Robert Wenger Eve Strong Noel Smith Jane Falk Rosella Strbvizs Teas Alice Frieden Drake James Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
Robert Yearous
Reece Gibbs
Mahlon Lantz
Dunwoodie
Minneape School
Dubuque
Rosella Strbvizs Teas College
Alice Frieden
Drake
James Christ
Falb Family Moves into New Home on Main Street
Mr and Mrs H W Falb moved into their new Main Street residence after living in the apartment over the Falb garage since selling a previous home two years ago. They have built another house east of their property awaiting occupancy by the Robert Falk family likely this winter. A remodeled Falk land home south of the Frisbie house has also been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Falb
Main Street
Falb
Falbs
Robert Falk
Falks
Frisbie House
Iowa State College Grants 300 Fall Quarter Degrees
Robert F. Wenger son of Mr and Mrs Chris Wenger Elgin was among 300 graduates at the December 18 fall quarter commencement at Iowa State College. He earned a bachelor of science in general engineering and has been hired by Standard Oil Co Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Wenger
Chris Wenger
Elgin
Iowa State College
Iowa State
Robert
Standard Oil Co
Mason City
Court House Deeds From Elgin Area Transfers
Deeds recorded involve Adolph M. Weibel to William Kohls Jr. for $1.00 covering land north of Elgin Gunder road in sections 13 and 14 94 7. Kohls Jr and wife to B J Baumgartner for $1.00 described as undivided one half above land. Henry L. Matthys to William Andrew Dummermuth for $1.00 part SE SW 16 94 7. Kohls Jr further land in sections 18 and 14 04 7. Clara Brabham to Oran Nutting and wife for $2,800 SW NW SW and N 4.83 acres NE SW SW and NW SW SW 23 and part NE SE 22 94 7. Martin G Wenger to Louise Meyer Wenger for $1.00 undivided one half NE 23 and SE SE 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph M. Weibel
Wm. H. Kohls
Undine
Stores Close Christmas Eve In Elgin
Elgin stores will stay open until Friday evening at six and will close for Christmas. Shoppers are urged to plan ahead to avoid inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Baptist Sunday School Christmas Program
The Baptist Sunday school presents a Christmas program on Friday night at 8:00. The program features openings, scripture, prayer, recitations, offertory by Marlene Durscher, songs, and a pantomime. Students from kindergarten to beginners perform under the direction of multiple named instructors and participants including Tony Habeger Jimmie Schaer Linda Krueger and many members of the Krueger and Schaer families. The event highlights interlinked student acts, recitations, and musical numbers with varied roles and performers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Sunday School
Marlene Durscher
Linda Krueger
Stanley Hackmann
Russell Wede
Martha Schaer
la Verne Krueger
Charles
Man
Vick Habeger
Karen Sehraehler
Rachel Hae
Grand and Petit Jurors Selected for January Term
Rex Mulford of Elgin Jerry Spencer of Clermont and Ervin Barrack of Arlington were chosen among twelve grand jurors for the January term at West Union Trial jurors from Elgin include Eileen Krueger Louis Lehman and Otis Tarkelson Other jurors from the area are Carl Plantagan of Wadena and Roy Tatre of Clermont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Mulford
Elgin
Jerry Spencer
Clermont
Ervin Barrack
Arlington
West Union
Eileen Krueger
Louis Lehman
Otis Tarkelson
Carl Plantagan
Wadena
Roy Tatre
Crop Drive Surpasses Halfway Mark With 175 Cars Reached
CROP drive shows 175 of 300 carloads reached with Towa leading pledges nationwide. Nebraska stands second with 63 cars. Campaign spans 34 rural states aiding war victims orphans and aged institutions in 43 overseas countries. Jawans donate 65 corn carloads 15 wheat 2 powdered milk plus cash equivalent to 8 carloads. North Marion county Pella reports largest percent over goal with 3 corn carloads and 1342.19 dollars. Twenty seven counties meet their goals while local visits mark community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Nebraska
North Marion County
Pella
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wadena News
Crandalls
Riverside
Arthur Thomas
Ralph Shaffer
Ole Johnson
Johnnie Erickson
Roscoe Pritchard
Lester Gehring
Wilder Mattocks
Clyde Bond
Wesbrooks
Helen Westbrook
Bridge Club
Wonder Workers
Wadena Wonder Workers 4-H Club
Beverly Cline
Albert. Morse
Sharon Heyer
Marie Gehring
Mary Messerli
Martha Messerli
June Herriman
Joyce Erickson
Imogene Morse
Mary Cousins
Mrs. Thomas
Pleasant Point
Elgin & Clermont
Hunsbergers Tues
Progress Club Party
Masons
Miss Konichek
Mrs. Gehring
Prince of Peace
God
Santa
Methodist
Baptist Sunday School
Tony Habeger
Jimmie Schaer
Glenda Weda
Colleen Boleyn
Michael Thoma
Clarissa Miller
Bobby Zurbriggen
Janicy Durscher
Bobby Trautman
Roland Hackmann
Kohls
Alvin Leh
Venda Boleyn
Haverly Troutman
Carleton Krueger
Iy, Terry and
Tony
Kenneth Kahle
Allen Krueger
Linda Hackmann
Ruth Ann Kohls
Leider
Gwendolyn
Barbara Krueger
Emann
Seung
Eugene Kolls
Heginners
Dorothy Schaer
Dean Schneider, Lehman, Donald
Sharon Pinney
Mary Ann Scheer
LaFonda Miller
Gwendolyn Itterman
Ruth Boleyr
Evelyn Milley
Marlene Weda
Marilyn Schaer
Beverly Muchicthaler
Loreen
Jocelyn Itterman
Janette
Jeanette Krueger
Marjorié Johnson
Karen Schneider
Eloise Lantz
Fred Schaer
Frieda Etter
C. B. Schorr
P, E.O
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