Local Notices and Holiday Guests Adorn Clinton Scene
The article lists family visits and greetings over the Christmas season in Clinton. Names include Irena Halland, Flossie Voshell, Loretta Mattocks, Donna Clothier, Ena Whitcher, Luther Crandall, Paul Crandall wounded in Korea, and others visiting or hosting in Des Moines, Dubuque, and nearby towns. Also notes a newborn Jo Anna at a local hospital and relatives visiting from various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Prudence
Herrling
Irena Halland
Carol
end-Mirs
Howard Frye
Oetwein
Flossie Voshell
Gerald
Jo Anna
Naape
Eee Mospital
Dreand’ Mira
Ri ‘Wood
Allen Robin- Loretta Mattocks
Clinton
Donna Clothier
Ena ‘Whitcher
Bes Moines
Luther Crandall
Pfc
Paul Crandall
Korel
Japan
Elia Vo Een
Ada “Sohabacker
Bod
Sint Tridieey
Iowa Political Tangles and Pay Raises Highlight 1949 Report
The governor received a report on state operations amid scrutiny of the liquor commission and water project. State employees were notified of $15 monthly raises through July 1951, not counting elected officials. A legislative interim committee urged a full probe of the liquor and aquifer controls, calling for license revocation and public hearings while praising former official Elmer Drees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley
Gevierd
Iowa Aquor Control Commission
Legislative Interim Committee
Clyde Spry
Towa
Three Man Commission
Elmer Drees
Drees
Commission
I the Legislative Group
Fragmentary Note Skims Local Arioids and Voter Signals
A garbled OCR fragment hints at local ariers and voter signals, with unclear wording about Kill Many and Senile phrases. The readable bits suggest a civic or community note, but key names, places, and actions are not recoverable.
Iowa Fall Pig Crop Sets Record High in 1950
Iowa's fall pig crop for 1950 is estimated at 6,713,000 head, the highest on record. The 1950 crop exceeds the 1940 figure by about 19 percent and is 15 percent above the previous peak in 1843, signaling a strong year for pork production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lutheran Aid At Lantzs Election Of Officers
The Elgin Lutheran Aid met at Mrs. Maynard Lantz home on Thursday afternoon December 21 with 24 members and visitors. After the program the group elected Belva Snyder president Gladys Halverson vice president Trene Hofer secretary and Gail Torkelson treasurer for the new year. Birthday songs were sung for Mrs Elmer Meyer Mrs Philman Larson and Mrs Maynard Lantz followed by gift exchanges and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Aid
Maynard Lantz
Belva Snyder
Gladys Halverson
Trene Hofer
Gail Torkelson
Mis
Elmer Meyer
Philman Larson
Thanks to Elgin Echo for Publicity to Our Lutheran Aid
A note of sincere thanks expresses gratitude for coverage in Elgin Echo over the year. The Elgin Lutheran Aid group appreciated the paper’s publicity and lists guests from past dinners hosted by Mrs. Leo Schort and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Christen. The letter mentions Dr. H. Wright of West Union, James Christ of Kanawha, Ern Holzer, and Mrs. Kenneth Schorl and Andrea, who traveled to Tacoma to visit her husband Kenneth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Echo
Allyl Ae
Elgin Lutheran Aid
Leo Schort
Albert Schori
Georgis
Gena Schori
C. C. Christ
H. 3. Wright
West Union
James Christ
Kanawha
Ern Holzer
Kenneth Schorl
Andrea
Tacoma
Wash
Ada
State group backs sweeping changes to boards
The Little Hoover commission proposes major state government reform including abolition of many boards and commissions and replacing each with a governor appointed single director with senate consent. The plan would impact the liquor, commerce, and state conservation commissions among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Hoover
State
Little Hoover ‘Commission
Senate
Liquor Commission
Commerce Commission
State Conservation Commission
Superin
Elgin Eagles Fall to Postville in Hard Fought Night
Elgin traveled to Postville December 19 and lost 5 to 30 as Postville led from the start. Howard led Elgin with 13 points while Dayton topped Postville with 12. In the second game, Postville beat Elgin 30 to 17. Elkader downed Elgin 48 to 28 as Howard scored 20 for Elgin and Christenson 17 for Elkader. Social notes follow with Christmas party at Mr and Mrs John Falk and other gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Postville
Postvile
Postville Suba
Howard
Dayton
Postvillé
Butikofer
Olson Mage
Wadema
Elgin Girls
Wadena
Panthers
Red
Yearo
Jana
Onigfrea
Gee
Quatter
Larson
Probert
Wada Panthers
Elkader
Elstader
Hikader
Christenson
el Ikader
Winch
Elieder
Engagement and approaching marriage of Jane Balban
Mr and Mrs Walter Balban announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Balban to Jack Whipple son of Mr and Mrs Edward Whipple of Pairbenk The wedding will take place Friday December 29 at the Methodist church in Elgin The bride is a graduate of Elgin High School and Iowa State Teachers College She is teaching in Dunkerton The groom is a Dunkerton High School graduate and a senior at Iowa State Teachers College They plan to reside in Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Balb
Jane
Jack Whipple
Edward Whipple
Pairbenk
Elgin
Plect
Elgin High School
Iowa State Teachers Colleges
Pi Tau Phi
Kappa Delta Pi
Thete Theta Epsilon
Dunkerton
Dunkerton High School
Yowa State ‘Teachers College
Ldm_ bda
Gemma Wu
Shema Gamma‘Kappa
Letterman’s Club
Cedar Falls
Record Cold Snap Grips Northeast Iowa Towns
Subfreezing temperatures sweep the region with thermometers dropping to minus four in several towns. Elgin reports readings from minus 22 to minus 28, fueling discussions among residents about the extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elgin
Enlists in Air Corps Youngest Dennier Leaves for Exam
Bill Degnier, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Ben Dennier, enlisted in the Army Air Corps and departed yesterday for Waterloo and Des Moines to take his examination. If accepted, he will proceed to training camp from there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Degnier
Ben*Dennier
Army Air Corps
Waterloo
Des ‘Moines
White Christmas Brings Fresh Snow to Northeast Town
A former blanket of snow lingered and a fresh six inch cover fell Monday. Driving was fair in some areas but slowed considerably as the area faced wintry conditions.
Joint farmers meeting planned in two counties
County Agent Wangness said Clayton and Payette counties plan a winter farmers meeting here to discuss cattle grub and corn borer control. No date yet. announcement to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangness
Echo
Clayton
Payette
Greetings for 1951 from Elgin and Clermont neighbors
Echo issue invites 1951 greetings from Elgin and Clermont business and professional leaders. They thank readers for past favors and hope the new year brings continued friendly relations. The message emphasizes neighbors in business offering comfort and helpful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Clermont
Real Estate Transfers and Trade Names Noted in Elgin Area
Transfer records show Jacob Friederich to Marphan gi for 63.00 interest, Warren E Joyce and wife to L W Smith and wife recorded as WD for 1 060 dollars in SW 15 81 28. Trade names list D W Produce Co Elgin Lovis Dennler Elgin Grace Westpfahl Clermont. New car registrations include Merlin Hellum Elgin Ford sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Friederich
Mar
D. & W. Produce Co
Elgin
A Lovis Dennler
Grace Westpfahl
Clermont
Powder Cars Explode After Freight Derailment at Dyersville
A CGW freight train carrying bomb parts left the tracks on the east edge of Dyersville last Thursday night, exploding two powder cars and lighting up 36 derailed cars. Firemen fought the blaze overnight. one workman noted heat scorched houses 300 feet away. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CGW
Dyersville
Engagement Announced for Mary Kay Thornton and Sylvan Torkelson
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Thornton Elzader announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Kay to Sylvan Torkelson son of Mr and Mrs Wm Torkelson Elgin The wedding date has not been set Iowa's 1950 grain harvest fell 10 perc with 14 141 ten tons total while hay and forage rose 29 perc to 8 381 000 tons Unusual growing season two weeks late and below normal temps favored small grains but hurt corn production which dropped to 483 655 000 bushels from 450 608 000 in 1949 and the 10 year average of 527 548 000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Thornton
Elzader
Mary Kay
Sylvan
Torkelson
Wm. Torkelson
El‘gin
Iowa
Towa
Start for Rose Bowl trip from frigid Iowa
Marshall Helms and his son Bob along with Virgil Troyer left yesterday morning for Pasadena to attend the Rose Bowl game on January 1. They expect a temperature rise after leaving 28 below zero in Iowa and plan a two week visit with the Don Helms family in San Gabriel and Troyer’s sister nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Helms
Bob
Virgil Troyer
Pasadena
Calif
Jan. L
Don Helms
San Gabriel
Mr. Troyer
Grand jury panel drawn for January term
Leo Schori of Elgin and Arthur Herring of Wadena are among twelve grand jurors selected for the January term. The petit jury list includes Elgin residents Gena Anderson Laura Baumgartner Edith Dean and Bernice Falk with others. The panel will report as ordered by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Schori
Elgin
Arthur Herring
Wadena
Gena Anderson
Laura Baumgartner
Edith Dean
Bernice Falk
Joe Brorby
Wayne Gilson
Ed Kamp
Lyle
Mabb
RK. A. Smith
Clermont
Luther Crandall
Wadeha
Dinner guests at the George Bowles home in Postville
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Grimm were dinner guests Sunday in the George Bowles home at Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lawrence Grimm
George Bowles
Postville
Christmas Trade Buoyed by Strong Park Crowds
Practically all places along business row report a good Christmas trade with little merchandise left over. Saturday's park crowd was the largest ever and there were enough treats to serve the children. The committee organized many extras compared with ten prior years and made a fairly accurate estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slong
Discontinues Buying Calves and Hog Trade Shifts
George Metzger told Beho he will stop buying calves for the Dubuque Packing Co as of today while continuing to buy hogs for Bath Packing Co of Waterloo. The notice also mentions a Boy Scout paper drive and various Christmas guest arrangements at local homes in Dubuque and West Union with names such as Mosby Wenger Cannon Baght and Wattera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Metzger
Dubuque
Carp
G J. Mosby
Roberto
Carol
Paul Wattera
Marlene Mosby
Harry Wenger
West Union
Lawrence Cannon Family
Ardis Baght
Echo
Improvements at Echo Office and holiday guests list
The Echo reports a four foot lowered ceiling in the front office and a partition between the office and store room for a neater look. Jack Murray of Chicago visited for holidays with Estella Feller and Art Earle of West Union and the Robert Miller family of Oelwein, plus Sheldon Boyle hosts plus Walter Bovis family of Guttenberg and Sue Bovis with George attending supper. Echo Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
Jack Murray
Chicago
Estella Feller
Art Earle
West Union
Robert Miller
Oelwein
Sheldon Boyle
Walter Bovis
Guttenberg
Sue Bovis
George
Christmas dinner guests listed for Illyria region
The Illyria community held large Christmas dinners with numerous guests at many homes. Notable pairs include Anna Gibson hosting Nels Iverson and Roy Halverson, and Ruth Rothlisberger with Charles Swale at the Swale home in West Union, among a long list of families visiting relatives across multiple farms and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
Anna ‘Gibson
Nels Iverson
Roy Halverson
Will Frieden
Alton San’ders
Charles City
E C. Jerdes
Elmer Frieden
Ben Dennlers
Albert L Dennler
Glen
Bill Dennler
Will Rainey
Edwin Loftagard
Tha ‘Halverson
Eddie Christianson
West Union
Harold Leuenberger
Mary Mongomery
Myron Chapman Familly
C. D. Chap~rman
Marvin Hunsberger
Jerome Yearous
Emma Gunderson
Wanda Bergen
Postville
Orvin Thompson
Fred Hangon
Oscar Baumgartner
Ilda Meyer
Kenneth Mark
Arnold Kilcher
Gotfred Martin
Reynold Strong
Helen
Hazel ‘Rothlisberger
Floyd Patterson
Lea ‘Benson
Art ‘Kelly
H. F. Robbins
Thos. Ogle
Howard Medberry
Ed Wenger
Oran Bane
Lew Wenger
Gene Wenger
Heck
Ann Toa
Kathleen “Peters
Anne Strong
Harold Strong
Mabel King
Carroll Klingman
Nellie McKellar
Alton Medberry
Walter Ash, Sr
Caroll Wilson
Henry Matthys
Hawkey
Lyle
Woodward
Perry Medberry
Estella Feller
Glen Medberry
Jim Muncie
Jacob Schneider
Betty
Arthur
Allen Schneider
J. M. Gehring
Lester Chase
Louis Zurcher
Arthur Hermen
Arnold Sanders
Louis Dennier
Thos
Pollock
Albert Dennier
Ray Benson
Ray Hyde
Elkader
Roy Heyer
LeRoy Gehring
Louise Gehring
Alfred Johnson
Lester Gehring
Carl Gehring
Christmas Dinner Guests From West Union And Surrounding Families
George Metzger and related families from West Union were guests in the Orville Moore home for Monday dinner. Chas Wenger hosted the B H Brackin and Wayne Gilson families for Christmas dinner. Gene Schori and Jack Walker families joined for supper, John and Joan Thoma of Springville were Monday dinner guests. David Grove hosted, with Lloyd Swartley from Duluth visiting for the holidays with Ida Grether and Gertrude. The Leo Grether family of Volga joined for Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Metzger
Ervin Metzger
John Metzger
West Union
Orville Moore
Chas
Wenger
B. H. Brackin
Wayne Gilson
Gene Schori
Jack Walker
John
Joan Thoma
Springville
David Grove
Lloyd Swartley
Duluth
Minn
Ida Grether
Gertrude
Leo Grether
Volga
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Jesse Fox
Orman Davis
Desa Moines
Don Leonart
Woodrow
Leonhert
Walter Hal
Fayete
Little Horr
Suw24 Natural Resources Council
Red Rock Dam
Democrat
GOP
Will F. Riley
Des Moines
United States Senate
Theiy’ Cf
Hanlkat
Raulito
Ariers
Lantzs
John Falk
George Vaughn
Apa
Charles Gehring
Derryl Johnson
Lyle Leath
Loran Casper
Bertha Lehman
Norris Capper
Ruby Benson
Air Corp
Greetings
Merlin Hellum
Frigid
t—Vap
Malta
Benjamin
Franklin
France
BAUS
Marines
Nicarague
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