Local notices and social updates from a winter week
A jumble of social events and family travels as a community reports Christmas visits, funerals, and leave arrivals. Sgt Crandall returns from Japan for thirty days with parents Luther and Mrs Crandall while Donna Clothier visits Des Moines. The American Legion Auxiliary holds a December meeting with memorial markers and hospital cookies. The Wadena Community Club meets with songs, a saxophone trio, and Alaska slides, raising funds for the United Defense Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Harold
Hermen
Emir
Harry
Corbin
Opener
Wis
Clark
Otto Herrling
Donna Clothier
Des Moines
Wilder Mattocks
Clemesterl
Phyllis Flynn
Chicago
Paul Crandall
Luther Crandall
Crandall
Japan
Maria
Clyde Bondi
Verda
Bond
Dale Floyd
Arlington
American Legion Auxiliary
Lilly Livingston
Logan Wilson
Independence Hospital
Veterans’ Hospital
Clinton Domiciliary Center
Iowa
Marshalltown
Touise Moore
Naydia Messerli
Wadena
Bud Alderson
Legion
United Defense Fund
Mr. Hardy
Ed Gernand
Tria
Robert Klingman
Robert Ainsworth
Eddie Herman
Klingman
Francise Moore
Fred Gernand
Volga
Alaska
Blockhus Christmas Dinner Guests Include Multiple Families
Mr and Mrs Otto Blockhus hosted a Christmas dinner with guests Arno Jones Mr and Mrs Gerald Blockhus Mrs Morres Cuthbert and daughters and families of Severin Blockhus Walter Mitts and Francis West. The Herbert Ash family spent Christmas with relatives in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Blockhus
Arno Jones
Gerald Blockhus
Morres Cuthbert
Severin
Blockhus
Walter Mitts
Francis West
Herbert Ash
West Union
Iowa Leads in Highway Contracts in 1951 Ten Months
Chief Engineer Fred White reports Iowa ranked ahead of five states in highway construction during Jan 4 to Oct 31 1951. Iowa awarded more contracts and miles of road than neighbors, with per capita and per square mile rates above national averages. The piece notes Eisenhower sentiment rising in Iowa GOP and possible effects on state convention delegates.
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Fred White
Commission
Iowa
State Commission
Owa
Eisenhower
Peteons
Taft
Harrison Spangler
Permanent Iowa Young Republicans open Des Moines HQ
The Iowa Young Republicans launch their first permanent headquarters in Des Moines, uniting about 66 county chapters and roughly 10,000 paid members to improve statewide coordination and preserve records. Cash farm income for September and October rose from a year earlier, with Iowa receipts totaling 184.456 million and 236.378 million respectively, though the last two months trailed some peers. Governor Beardsley urged state employees to skip purchasing a Christmas gift for the governor to avoid waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
New Salesman at Torkelson Motor Company
Noel W. Broadbent of Fayette is the new car salesman with Torkelson Motor Co. He has spent several weeks learning the routine and territory. Broadbent is a married man and will likely move here when he finds a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel W., Broadbent
Fayette
Torkelson Motor Co
Mr. Broadbent
Evelyn L. Clute Weds L. N. Holm in Nashua Church
Miss Evelyn L. Clute daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Clute Arlington and Leonard N. Holm son of Mrs Lilie Holm West Union were married at 2 00 pm Sunday in the Little Brown church Nashua. Rev F L Hanscom read the double ring ceremony. Attendants were Mrs Kenneth Holm Waterloo and Daryl Chite Mashan icsville. The bride wore a gabardine suit champagne and a corsage of roses. A wedding dinner for immediate families followed at a Nashua cafe. The bride teaches at Elgin high school and Holm works in West Union. They will reside in West Union.
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Evelyn L. Holm
Don Clute
Arlington
Leonard N. Holm
Lilie Holm
West Union
Little Brown
Nashua
F. L. Hanscom
Kenneth Holm
Water-loo
Daryl Chité
Mashanicsville
Price of Farm Land Rises to 21 An Acre in 1951
A county survey shows Iowa farm land average price reach 21 dollars per acre in 1951, up 15 dollars from 1950. The piece notes land values have climbed for 19 consecutive years since prices last declined, contrasting with earlier highs of 225 dollars per acre in 1920 and 43 dollars at the turn of the century.
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Iowa
Courf-House Real Estate Transfers List Clermont
Real estate transfers show Appelman and related families selling to Winifred Appelman Young in Clermont with multiple blocks and lots. Several joint transfers note WD or WD designations and symbolic dollar values. Additional entries list new car registrations in Elgin including Ford and Chevrolet models and owners such as Jack Adrian and Cecil Snively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appelman
Franz
Winnefred Appelman Young
Clermont
Lucien
Winifred Appelman Young
Mabel S
Carl
Winifred
Appelman Young
Clermont. Okey
Bess Appelman
Gilbert
Nels
Nels Gilbert
Thompson's
Larson
Hans J
Hans No Larson
Jack Adrian
Elgin
Ford
Howard
Edith Medberry
Plymouth
Max Medberry
Chevrolet
John Falb &Ons
Cecil Snively
Max Thoma
Park Cowles
Ossian
Christmas Visit Highlights From Elgin Couple
Mr and Mrs John Longmuir of Elgin I visited from Sunday to Tuesday in the P J Anders ton home. Other Christmas dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Gerge Anderton and Bradley Parkersburg and the Millard Onion family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Longmuir
Elgin, I
P. J. Anderston
Gerge “Anderton
Bradley Parkersburg
Millard Onion
Towa Annual Crop Summary 1951 Report
The 1951 total grains output fell 10 percent from 1950 while hay and forage rose 7 percent. All grains produced 17,217,000 tons in 1951, down from 19,154,000 tons in 1950. Corn production is 471,780,000 bushels from 9,798,000 acres at 48.5 bushels per acre, versus 1950 revised 475,203,000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Eac
Burning of Their Church In Benton Missouri
Alden Pinney reports that the Methodist church in Benton burned to the ground. A pipe organ with chimes installed about a year ago was lost. The congregation plans to rebuild. The letter highlights the long time service of Mr. and Mrs. Alden Pinney in church affairs and the impact on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Muehlethaler
Alden Pinney
Benton
Pinneys
Iowa Cattle Feeding Figures for November
Cattle feeding in Iowa on December 1 continued at a tap level. Imports of stocker and feeder cattle into Iowa during November totaled 160,991 head, down 21 percent from 202,984 head a year earlier. The 1940-49 ten year average for November 1 is 148,895 head. Nationally, the volume of cattle feeding in the coming winter and spring is expected to be larger than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
Elgin Edged by Elkader in Friday Heartbreaker 48-46
Elgin lost a hard fought game at Elkader Friday night 48-46 as Elkader stalled in the final minute and sank the deciding basket. Jake Howard led Elgin with 18 points, Earl Little added 15, while Elkader’s Roger Huggins put up 20. The second team fell to Elkader reserves 28-28.
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Elgin
Elkader
Jake Howard
Earl Little
Roger Huggins
Elkeder
Kenneth Larson Hired by Falb & Light as Utility Man
Kenneth Larson recently discharged from military service starts work January 2 as a general utility man for Falb & Light. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Larson
Uncle Sam
Falb & Light
Se 'S
Kenneth
Ernest Larson
Tuberculosis Survey Goes On In Oelwein and West Union
The annual TB contact survey aims to test close contacts. Mobile X ray units visit Oelwein City Hall on January 10 and West Union Court House square on January 11. About 78 people are scheduled for tuberculin testing. Public health nurse Mrs. Mattie Peterson has invited participants for testing over six weeks. Positive skin tests lead to physician-recommended chest X rays. A field nurse for the Division of Tuberculosis will handle follow-up with county doctors after the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein City Hall
Court House Square
West Union
Mattie Peterson
Entertain at Dinner Host Torkelson Guests Listed
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Torkelson hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lorimer Larson of Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Morris Woldum and David Levy of Decorah Philman Embretson family from St Olaf and numerous Torkelson relatives from Elkader and nearby families Belva Snyder Albert Dennler Otis Torkelson include in the guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Torkelson
Lorimer Larson
Chicago
Morris Woldum
David Levy
Decorah
Philman Embretson
St. Olaf
O. H Larson
Albert Larson
Eva Ernst
Amy L. Torkelson
Mia
Sylvan Torkelson
Harrill Larson
Leonard Moore
Elkader
Mrs. Belva Snyder
Albert L. Dennler
Otis Torkelson
Service member leaves and furloughs fill local home visits
Cpl James Bovis from Chanute Field arrives Saturday on a 165 day leave en route to Travis Air Force Base California. Christmas dinner guests include Art Earle and Mrs. Sue Bovis West Union George Bovis Waterloo and the Walter Bovis family Guttenberg. LaVern Lyons spends 30 day leave with Mr and Mrs Jess Moody after returning from Korea and Japan aboard the USS O Brine. He joined the Navy in July 1950 and visits his brother in Texas. Robert Nickels returns from Keisler Air Force Base Mississippi on furlough for a week before reporting to camp December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bovis
Chanute Field
Travis Airforce Base
California
Sue Bovis
Art Earle
West Union
George Bovis
Wraterloo
Walter Bovis
Guttenberg
LaVern Lyons
Jess Moody
Korea
Japan
Navy
LaVern
Jess
Texas
Robert Nickels
Keisler Air Force Base
Mississippi
Iowa Fall Pig Crop Largest On Record
Iowa's fall pig crop for 1951 was estimated at 6,747,000 head, the largest on record in two decades. The December 1 survey shows a near 3 percent rise above the prior peak of 6,564,000 in fall 1950, with the 1840-49 ten year average at 4,781,000.
Echo Want Ad Sparks Rapid Results
An Echo Want Ad triggers quick inquiries and multiple responses as readers seek opportunities. The ad prompts buyers and sellers to contact the listed number, with several follow ups reported within hours.
Christmas Party At Elgin Study Club
Mrs. R. L. Grimes entertained the Elgin Study Club at a Christmas party at her home last Tuesday evening. Assistant hostesses were Verna Mosby Alice Geh ring Marie Muehlethaler and Gladys Schori. The program included roll call Christmas poems and customs in the Scandinavian countries presented by Kathryn Grove. An exchange of gifts followed the program and lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Grimes
Elgin Study Club
Verna Mosby
Alice Gehring
Marie Muehlethaler
Gladys Schori
Kathryn Grove
Christmas Eve celebrations and local notes in Elgin
Beth Elgin churches held Christmas Eve programs and tree festivities with usual treats and gifts. Rex Medberry drove five hogs to H W Falk for ham and sausage at 235.85 dollars. Vine Luce and Carl Kirwin of Fayette visited Elgin friends. Luce played second base for Elgin’s 1925 team. Merchants and professionals publish a New Year wish page in the Echo. Hans Winkler to head Silver Sea AF and AM, with C J Harrington treasurer and Samuel Mosby secretary among officers. Nydegger reports Agriculture Short Course in Ames and lands a county contesting job west of here. Belva Benson missed home from ISTC Cedar Falls. Ruby Olson from Chicago and Mabel Nora Olson from Sioux City visit. Mr and Mrs Ole Olson provide holiday notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Elgin
Rex Medberry
H. W. Falk
Hans ‘Winkler
Silver Seaf AF
C. J. Harrington
Samuel Mosby
S. W
Clarence Schori
J. W
Ernest Baudet
Wesley Brackin
Walt Nydegger
Ames
Mrs Kenton Krueger Birthday Honor Scene at Home
A surprise birthday gathering was held Tuesday evening at the Kenton Krueger home. Attendees included Lester Wenger, Gus Krueger, Lorence and Clarence Machethaler, Lyle and Eddie Krueger, Abe Habeger, and Mrs Esther Oelgerg. Entertainment numbered 500 with prizes, ladies high going to Mrs Lester Wenger and low to Mrs Lorence O Muehlethaler. men's high to Lorence Muehlethaler and low to Gus Krueger. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Krueger
Miss Dunkle Injured in Fall at School
Genevieve Dunkle a grade teacher in Elgin schools fell in a classroom last Thursday and will likely be bedbound for several weeks. Her brother drove from Waterloo to take her to her parents' home. Christmas guests at the Les Schori household included Albert Schori Georgia Mae and the Kenneth and Gene Schori families. Leo Schori Jr. joined George Schmelzer at West Union for dinner. Florence Muncie hosted the Illyria church Youth Fellowship at her home after neighborhood caroling.
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Genevieve Dunkle
Elgin
Watersloo
Les Schori
Albert Schori
Georgia Mae
Kenneth
Gene Schori
Leo Schori, Jr
George Schmelzer
West Union
Florence Muncie
Youth Fellowship
Illyria Church
Santa Claus Day Delights Elgin Shoppers With Cash and Turkeys
A large Elgin crowd enjoyed Santa Claus day featuring movies for children, candy and apples, plus turkey and cash prizes. Linda Mitts won $20, and a merchants party awarded 100 dollars and six turkeys. The Gift Club has given 36 turkeys and $100 in cash this holiday season. Mrs. Peter Luchsinger, Falk's, Thomas, and Ben Dennler won groceries and a Mixmaster in separate drawings.
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Elgin
Linda Mitts
Santa
Peter Luchsinger
Falk's
Martin Hanson
Thomas
Ben Dennler
Gehring Hardware
Groth Announces Daughter Ardis Engaged to McMillan
Mr and Mrs Selmer Groth announce the engagement of their daughter Ardis to Henry M McMillan son of Mrs Hose McMillan The wedding date is not set Miss Groth is a grade teacher in Elgin public schools and Mr McMillan is the local postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selmer Groth
Ardis
Henry M. McMillan
Hose
McMillan
Miss Groth
Elgin
Mr. McMillan
Ilyria Hand Hands Hold 4 H Club Meeting
The Ilyria Handy Hands 4 H Club met at Dalene Shafferson with 14 members and 13 visitors present. President Marlene Medberry chaired as minutes were read and a skating party at Elgin on December 28 was decided. Mrs. Bovis led the program and lunch was served by Mrs. Shaffer and Darlene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Handy Hands
Dalene Shafferson
Marlene Medberry
Elgin
Bovis
Shaffer
Darlene
Postville Hospital Patient Update and Surgery Report
Clifford Gisleson of Torkelson Motor Co. remains hospitalized at Postville Hospital for another week following surgery. Edna Luce, sister of VJW Luce, underwent major surgery Thursday at Mercy Hospital in Askaloosa and was accompanied by her brother from Thursday to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Hospital
Clifford Gisleson
The
Torkelson Motor Co
Edna Luce
VJW
Luce
Mercy Hospital
Inaskaloosa
Mr Luce
Continue The Fight Against Rats in Cold Weather
Dry Warfarin baits are as effective in winter as in summer for rat control. Bait must be fresh, clean, and free from mold to stay attractive. Use hollow bait stations at entrances or inside buildings and keep poisons away from hogs. Mrs. Selma Schneider visited the Gerald Schneider home in Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Fayette
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