Wedd ing of Wyman Trade and Philo mena Kappes at West Un d
Readable items from 1925 Echo files note Alfred Jacob and Mr and Mrs Hans Grether attending the wedding in West Und on Tuesday. Also listed are February bargains at J A Boleyn Store and local happenings including Hazel Gehring’s accident, Alice Becker’s house wiring, Elgin residents gathering water cress, Geo Falk returning from Des Moines with a 1925 Chevrolet, and Dan Sutter closing out a sale east of Elgin on Feb 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Jacob
Hans Grether
West Und
Wyman Trade
Philomena Kappes
J. A. Boleyn
Hazel Gehring
Alice Becker
Elgin
Geo. Falk
Des’ Moines
Dirplay
Dan Sutter
Chris Meyer
Florence Berg Returns to Work at New Hampton School
Florence Berg resumes school duties at New Hampton after a two week rest from her teaching and school activities marking a return to routine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Berg
New Hampton
Estey seeks Fayette County Recorder GOP nomination
Mrs. Mary K. Estey of West Union, widow of former Republican county chairman Robert F. Estey, announces her candidacy for Fayette County Recorder. She ran a credit reporting service using recorder office data 1941–43, aided Estey & Estey law firm, studied at Upper Iowa University and Santa Ana Junior College, and active in Federated clubs and the Methodist church. she has one daughter, Suellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary K. Estey
West Union
Fayette
County Recorder
Estey
Robert F. Estey
Recorder
U. S. Army
West Union American Legion Post
Fayette County
Estey and Estey
Upper Iowa University
Santa Ana Junior College
Elgin Teens Urge Local Recreation Center Drive
Open forum letters from Elgin area teenagers urge community support for a new recreation center. They argue a center would keep youths from taverns and provide spaces for pool, dancing, table tennis, cards, and refreshments, asking for time money and patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Cheery Valley Community Guests and Visitors
Local residents hosted and visited across Cheery Valley with numerous social calls. Guests included George Schuphbach Will Friederich Reuben Metzger and Harry Butikofer and Chet Hull at the John Dennler home. Fred and Francis Butikofer visited the Will Frieden home. Moore and Dennler families hosted meals and a move assistance to Elgin. multiple visits among Hansen Schreiner Muehrenthaler and Christen families. Florence Hofer sustained a back injury in an accident near West Union and was hospitalized in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schuphbach
Will Friederich
Reuben Metzger
Harry Butikofer
Chet Hull
John, Dennler
Fred Butikofer
Francis
Will Frieden
Milo Frieden
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Moore
Elgin
Lester
Walter Butikofer
John Dennler
John Hader
Floyd Odelgard
Louis Hofer
Robert Hanson
Leo Nading
Ernest Christen
Martin Hanson
Gladys
Lucy Christen
Irene
Pat Minihan
Clayton Schreiner
Cynthia
Dennison
Lillian Schreiner
West Union
Ethel M. Thoman
Bruce Jones
Orlin Mason
Clara Muehrenthaler
Frank Christen
Harry Utikofer
Ben Dennler
Oyster supper hosts and weekend visits in Brainard
Brainard area residents hosted and visited in nearby homes weekend events. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Patterson with multiple attendees, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Boyer, Willis Lyon, Herman Boyer and Stanley, and others from New Hampton West Union and North Dakota. Overnight guests were Mrs. Geo Overbeck and Mr. Gail Overbeck of North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Patterson
Glen Boyer
Willis Lyon
Herman Boyer
Stanley
Don Reeder
Dickie
Ralph Knoll
New Hampton
Vern Boyer
Wm. Nutting
Judy
West Union
Chloa Lyon
Doyle Baker
Robert Kerr
Clifton Kerr
Waucoma
Pat Woodson
Gunelda Buroden
Geo
Boyle
Bob
Lorraine Miller
Lyon
Geo, Overbeck
Gail Overbeck
North, Dakota
Notice of Will and Codicil Probate Hearing
State of Iowa Fayette County District Court announces that on March 10, 1960 a document claimed as the last will and testament and codicil of Ralph Gunderson, deceased, will be heard for probate admission in West Union Iowa. Clerk Herbert D Klammer, deputy Catharyne Ludvig, by Exhardt attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gunderson
District Court
West Union
Iowa
Herbert D. Klammer
Catharyne Ludvig
Exhardt
Atty
Mrs Bauman Dies After Long Life of Faith and Family
Caroline Bauman, widow of John Bauman, died January 23 1950 in Grand Junction Colorado after pneumonia and complications. Born 1864 in Munsingen Switzerland she lived in Elgin Iowa Lakin Kansas Palisade Colorado Madison and Grand Junction. Surviving are three daughters and five sons, 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral January 26 at First Baptist Church Grand Junction with Rev. Day Russell and McGlathlan officiating. Burial Municipal Cemetery Iowa State College entomologists warn to inspect stored grain for insect damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Bauman
John Bauman
R. C. ‘Dorn
Grand Junction
Colorado
Caroline Freiburghaus
Muensingen
Canton Berne
Switzerland
Christian
Rosina Freiburghaus
Elgin
Iowa
Frederick
Katherina
Frieda
Edwin
Carrie
Arthur J. Conrey
Laramie
Wyoming
Lillian Shaw
R. ¢. Dorn
Walter
Louis
Otto
Richard
John
Bauman
Jesus
Lewis
Vernon Dorn
Martins
Municipal
Sparrows Targeted as Farm Nuisance Control Advised
An agricultural notice urges Iowa farmers to reduce sparrows that damage grain and leave droppings. It notes sparrows are not legally protected and endorses strychnine poisoning as an effective control method.
Seeks Re election Everett G Scott Fayette County Attorney
Everett G Scott 32 West Union Republican announced this week his bid for re election as Fayette county attorney. Appointed September 1949 to fill a vacancy created by E S Estey resignation he has practiced law in West Union since December 1945 after returning from World War II service. A 1940 University of Iowa law school graduate he is active in Republican affairs as county finance chairman since July 1948 and has served in Red Cross Boy Scouts Lions International and local civic roles. He and Mrs Scott have two daughters Janet 7 Kathleen 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett,g. Scott
West Union Republican
Fayette County
Scott
E. S. Estey
West Union
University of Iowa Law School
North Fayette County Red Cross
North Fayette County
Boy Scouts of America
Fof Lions International
Lions Club
West Union Citizens Club
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Janet
Kathleen
Want Ads Prove Worth Through Steady Use
Regular use of want ads helps build reputation and reliability for buyers and sellers. Repetition reinforces visibility and trust in local markets, making deals more efficient and dependable over time.
Long time between Christmases in Decorah for Mrs Field
Mrs Julius S Field spent a recent holiday in Decorah marking her first Christmas there in 61 years, the last one as a child, making it a long-awaited family visit and reunion with memories from decades past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius S. Field
Decorah
Vernon Soldier's Brief Berlin Trip Recalled
A brief note recalls Vernon and Corporal Ralston returning from Berlin. The account notes a short one day journey and that Corporal Ralston will soon be back in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Berlin
Sic
Ralston
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Ational Editorial
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Echo
Rath’s Fertilizer
Rath
Elgin Produce
C.J. Mulford & Son
Falb & Light IH Dealers
Open Forum
Cheery Valley News
Brainard News
Will
Mrs
Iowa State College
By Box Pauieon
Everett G. Scott
Firestone
John Falk & Sons
Anderson’s Clothing
Anderson
Postville, Iowa
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