Local Notes From Wadena and Surrounding Areas
Wadena and nearby towns report weekend visits and family events. Mr and Mrs John Cook and family visit the former's mother Mrs Maggie Cook. van Kelly of Vici Mont visits relatives in the region. Francis Jones of Chicago spends the weekend with the Russell Jones family. Mrs Wilder Mattocks and Mrs Lyle Rubens attend the 44H leaders meeting and banquet in Ames. Tom Sniffin and family welcome a son James Edward born Monday January 25. Mabel Johnson hosts the five hundred club with prizes to Mia Roscoe Pritchard and others. lunch served. Marines enlistees from Wadena and Volga depart for Des Moines then San Diego for basic training. Helen Jodherson to Palmer hospital for treatment. Patricia Jones operated on for appendicitis at Mercy hospital in Oelwein. Mabel Johnson reports 220 letters sent for charity drives with 162.06 dollars collected. Callers at Louise Gehring home include Yearous, Chapman, Gehring family, and Halverson. Guests at Sel Crandall home include Curran, Corbin, Puffett, Crandall and Amnella Jones. American Legion Auxiliary to host pancake and waffle supper February 6 in Legion hall at five. Mow Molbert and Reynolds Shatter families dine with Chariton Looby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
Maggie Cook
van Kelly
Vici
Mont
Fayette
Francis Jones
Chicago
Russell Jones
Wilder Mattocks
Lyle’ Rubens
Fayette County
Ames
Tom Sniffin
James Edward
Mabel Johnson
Five Hundred Club
Mia
Roscoe Pritchard
J. O. Probert
Paarl Johnson
Derry Johnson
Dawson Clark
Robert DeCook
George Leonhart
Robert Cousins
Wadena
Wilbur Leete
Robert Wells
Volga
Des Moines
San Diego
Calif
Helen Jodhheon
Palmer Hospital
West Union
Patricia Jones
Mercy Hospital
Oelheim
Tyria
Louise Gehring
Jerome Yearous
Martha Chapman
Lester Gehring
Elgin
Earl Halverson
Sel Crandall
Clem Curran
Spokane
Wash
Harry ‘Corbin
Spooner
Wis
Charles Puffett
Willard Crandall
Song
Amnella Jones
Clark Corbin
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Mhew Mplbert, Meyer
Reynold Shatter
Japanese Singspiration at First Baptist Church
National Youth Sunday observed at First Baptist with youth leading the morning service and full evening service. A Japanese Singspiration followed in the new parsonage with attendees removing shoes at entry. about seventy five people attended.
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First Baptist Church
Alvin Thiese Plans Two Room Addition on Pleasant Street
Alvin Thiese is enlarging his residence on Pleasant Street by adding two rooms to the east side during the winter. The project will expand the home from four to six rooms, with Thiese performing most of the work himself.
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Alvin Thiese
Pleasant Street
Meeting Notice at Clermont Gym This Wednesday
Last reminder for the meeting at Clermont gym on Wednesday evening February 3. Dr E T Peterson of Town U speaks on educational problems affecting everyone. All district residents are cordially invited.
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Clermont Gym
E T. Peterson
Town U
Moody to Move to New 16 By 24 Shop
Iées Moody is nearly ready to move into his new shop just north of the old blacksmith shop facing the alley. The 16 by 24 structure is smaller but adequate for spring work with shingling completed on Monday.
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Iées Moody
Elgin Chapter 0, E. 8 to Meet on Feb 10
The regular meeting of the Elgin Chapter 0, E. 8, will be held Wednesday February 10 at eight o clock. All members are urged to be present. The Wayne Gilson family were visitors Sunday evening in the Harry Gilson home.
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Elgin
Wayne Gilson
Harry Gilson
Democrats focus on Gillette Herring ticket in Iowa race
The Democratic slate centers on U S Senator Guy Gillette seeking reelection with Clyde E Herring, son of former governors, joining as running mate for governor. Gillette’s push stresses foreign relations and world peace while Republicans plan to contest the general election. Also noted: Iowa public instruction staff shifts from personnel to superintendent control, and highway plate rules set deadlines and enforcement timing through March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Guy Gillette
Gilletted Herring
Clyde E. Herring
Iowa
Clyde L. Herring
Gillette
Clyde
Polk County
Washington
United Nations
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
State Personnel Department
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Atty
Leo Hoegh
State Board of Public Instruction
Glenn Sarsfield
Public Instruction Department
Public Instruction
A Bomb Falls Val Peterson Visits Iowa on Civil Defense
Former Nebraska governor and federal civil defense administrator Val Peterson visited Des Moines to discuss A bomb protection angles. He urged Iowans to take greater interest in civil defense, noting Iowa's neighborly role and potential impact on Chicago, the Twin Cities, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Omaha if attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Peterson
Nebraska
Federal Civil Defense
Peterson
Iowa
School Caucus Saturday in Elgin Township
Marion and Highland township voters are reminded of the school caucus at the Elgin town hall at eight Saturday evening. A candidate for school director in the C. E. district is to be named and the nomination is practically an election.
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Marion
Highland Township
Elgin Town
C. E
Auxiliary Activities Meeting and Delegates Named
Auxiliary Activities met in Legion rooms with Mrs. Jake Schneider and Mrs. Orlando Loftsgard as hostesses. President Mrs. Ed Wenger led, with cards from servicemen and veterans groups read. Two delegates were chosen for the Des Moines conference, and $10 was sent to the March of Dimes. New members initiated includes Mdms. Rex Mulford Otis Torkelson Ben Schori Russell Wenger and Leonard Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Jake Schneider
Auxiary
Elgin
Clarence Torkelson
Ole Loftsgard
Chris
M. J. Blockhus
C. J. Mulford
Martin Minihan
Wm. Baumgartner
Orlin Mason
M.J. Blockhus
George Nickels
Torkelson
George Boyle
Ed ‘Wenger
St-at-Arms
Mdms
Rex Mulford
Otis Torkelson
Ben Schori
Russell Wenger
Leonard Roberts
Move to New Baptist Parsonage and Family Homes
The Rev. John Vanderbeck family moved Friday to the new Baptist parsonage on Main street completing winter construction begun in October with much help from the congregation. Mrs. Ida Pulfer and family moved Saturday from the Weibel residence to the former parsonage and plan to move next spring to Franklin street lots east of the Bertha Lehman home.
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John Vanderbeck
New Baptist
Main Street
Ida Pulfer
Weibel
Bertha Lehman
Franklin Street
Entertains Study Club At Elgin Home
The Elgin Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Clara Baumgartner last Tuesday evening. Members answered roll call with a patriotic thought on The Threat of Communism. Mrs. Charles Gehring and Mrs. R. P. Strauch participated. The next meeting is planned for Mrs. H. H. Wolf’s home.
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Elgin
Wildlife meeting of Elgin Fish and Wildlife Association
The Elgin Fish and Wildlife Association will hold its February meeting at the town hall Thursday evening the 4th at eight. Newspaper advertising may be adjusted to different conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Fish and Wildlife Association
Town Hall
Masons Set Next Tuesday Evening Lodge Meeting
Silver Leaf lodge A F and A M will hold its next regular meeting Tuesday evening with new officers in charge for the first time. Attendance is urged and it is unclear if degree work will be performed during the session.
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Silver Leaf Lodge
Boy Scout Week Marking 44th Anniversary Observed
February 7 through 13 celebrates the 44th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with events for 4600 Scouts Cub Scouts and Explorers in 186 units of the Wapsipinicon Area Council. The 1954 observance honors leaders serving thousands of boys as 1700 men and women are registered as Scout leaders across eight counties in the area.
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Boy Scouts of America
Wapsipinicon
Boy Scout Week
Northeast Town
Black Hawk
Bremer Buchanan
Chickasaw, Payette, Grundy
Howard Land
Winneshiek
Winter Feeding Tells the Tale for Cattle Gains
The article explains winter fat on steers influences gains from pasture later. Wintering cattle that gain 3 to 4 pounds daily and perform well on pasture yield cheaper cattle, while too little or too much winter gain delays market readiness and raises costs.
Pleasant Valley 4-H Sharpshooters Meet at Frieden Home
The Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters held their January 25 meeting at Richard and Jimmy Frieden’s home. Thirteen members attended and a pancake supper was served with fathers invited. Weldon Orth spoke on Livestock Feeding and Kenneth Blockhus spoke on Care of Brood Sows.
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Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters
Richard
Jimmy Frieden
Weldon Orth
Kenneth Blockhus
Paul Hanson
Community Club February Meeting Reminder at Legion Hall
Chm Karl Meinhard reminds Community club members of the February meeting next Monday evening at the Legion hall. Dinner starts at 6 45 with the business session to follow. The membership committee expects to present its final report. No more telephone reminders. dinner price included in membership. Notify the chairman if unable to attend.
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Chm
Karl Meinhard
Legion Hall
Elgin Beavers Host Stag Party For March of Dimes
The Elgin Beavers held a Legion hall stag dinner last Friday with roast beaver and trimmings for about 75 attendees from nearby towns. Proceeds were to go to the March of Dimes but exact figures were not available. Overnight a break in saw the lock pried and the hall searched with no valuables left as the cashier had taken funds home.
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Elgin Beavers
Legion Hall
March of Dimes
Echo
Voelker Family Welcome in West Bend
The Milton Voelkers of West Bend renew their Echo greeting and send regards to Elgin friends. Mrs. Voelker is Alice Friederich. They moved to West Bend ten years ago and have four children Yvonne 16 LaRoy 14 Frederick 4 and Lyle Edward nine months. They invite Elgin friends to call when visiting West Bend and report the welcome sign is always out.
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Milton Voelkers
West Bend
Elgin
Voelker
Alice Friederich
Voelkers
Yvonne
LaRoy
Frederick
Lyle Edward
Engagement Announced for Shirley Ann Adams Klingman
Mr and Mrs C J Adams announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ann to Merle Wayne Klingman son of Mr and Mrs Carroll Klingman Sr of Elgin No date has been set for the wedding
Mrs Dennler Habeger Anderson Guests at Dinan Home
Mr and Mrs Louis Dennler Mr and Mrs Allen Habeger and Mr and Mrs J O Anderson were guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Dinan Sunday evening.
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Louis Dennler
Allen Habeger
J. 0. Anderson
Joe Dinan
Gold Medal Award for Scientific Research
The 1953 Borden Gold Medal awards honor nine American scientists for outstanding U.S. and Canadian research. Raymond B. Becker of the University of Florida is cited for dairy cattle feeding and management, including mineral requirements, citrus by products in rations, and calf digestive development. The report notes 117 awards since 1936 and lists Becker’s career highlights and credentials.
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Borden
Borden Company Foundation
U.S
Canada
American Dairy Science Association
Raymond B. Becker
University of Florida
Becker
Univeristy
Florida
Florida Agricultural Experiment Station
Clermont
Iowa State College
Univ. of Minn
Kans
Panthers Fall Twice as Stanley Tops Elgin
In Friday's games January 29 Elgin Panthers were defeated by Stanley 70 to 49 in the boys contest and 67 to 45 in the girls. Donna Robinson and Fritzi Brackin each scored 18 for Elgin while Glen Snyder and Duckett led Stanley with 18 and 18 respectively.
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Elgin Panthers
Stanley
Donna ‘Robinson
Fritzi Brackin
Elgin
Panthers
Lentz
Glen Snyder
Duckett
Stop for Brief Visit by Lt Com and Mrs Mitch ell
Lt Com and Mrs W C Mitch ell and two sons stopped Sunday at the Robert Grimes home and stayed until Monday en route to Traverse City Michigan from Pensacola Florida where he had been taking helicopter training Mrs Alma Tripp joined them in Michigan Also present for Sunday dinner were the Earl Aanes family of Fayette
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W. C. ‘Mitchell
Robert Grimes
Traverse City
Mich
Pensacola
Fla
Alma Tripp
Michigan
Grimes
Earl Aanes
Pleasant Valley Idlenots Hold January Meeting
A meeting of the Pleasant Valley Idlenots convened at Barbara Krueger’s home on January 16. Reports covered tools for sewing. aprons were begun as the first project. Guests enjoyed games and a lunch served by Mrs. Krueger.
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Pleasant Valley Idlenots
Barbara Krueger
Rollegil
Krueger
Groundhog Day Weather Hints At Spotty Spring
Groundhog reports vary by locality with some predicting a late spring and others enjoying balmy weather. Social notes list guests including Mr and Mrs Gerhard Halver and families from Clermont Decorah Manchester and West Union attending dinners and suppers at local homes.
Progress Club Meets at Kohler Home with Hymns Topic
The Progress Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Robert Kohler’s home to discuss Windows of Worship and favorite hymns. They plan a junior federated club organizing meeting in two weeks with Mrs. Harry Cline as chair and Mrs. Harold Halverson, Mrs. Everett, and Mrs. Lehman in leadership roles. Present were Mrs. Ben Schori, Jack Adrian, Harry Cline, Leo Lehman, Mrs. Everett, Wm. Moore, Russell Wenger, Russell Larson, Otis Torkelson, Jane Dennler, and Peggy Helms.
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Progress Club
Robert Kohler
Cim
Leo Lehman
Sec'y-Treas
Mdms
Ben Schori
Jack Adrian
Harry Cline
Harry Everett
Wm. Moore
Russell Wenger
Russell Larson
Otis Torkelson
Jane Dennler
Peggy Helms
Pleasant Point Study Club Meeting Notes Jan 12
The Pleasant Point Study Club met at Howard Medberry home on January 12 with a picnic dinner. Vice President Zella Strong called the meeting to order as nine members responded to roll call about entertaining a sick child. Letters of thanks were read for Christmas boxes sent. The club planned a nine patch quilt with each member making a block for the next meeting. Geraldine Wilson read an article. The group adjourned to meet with Lola Yearous on February 9 for a picnic dinner.
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Pleasant Point
Howard Medberry Home
Zella Strong
Geraldine Wilson
Lola Yearous
Dinner Guests Share Weekend at Stiles and Smith Home
Mr and Mrs J P Medberry Mrs Quinton Olson and Mr and Mrs F D Welch were dinner and supper guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Boyd Stiles and Erma Smith at Rudd.
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J. P. Medberry
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Wadena News
C. E.S. Meeting
Gillette-Herring
Entertains
Wildlife Meeting
THE
American’ Way
Masons
Ev’ning
P. V
H News
Community Club
Don Fauser
Mabel Barnett
Raymond Becker
P. V. Idlenots Met
Gerhard Halverson
Howard
Bev Erickson
Fred Cline
Laird Cline
Robert Cline
Decorah
Harry L. Cline
Kohler
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