Longtime Sheldon Resident Dies After Sixty Years At Home
The obituary notes the death of a longtime resident who lived near Wadena after her husband Wilton Henrich died. She was about 18 when moving with her parents to Sheldon where she married in February 1496. She had four children Howard Marshall Maude and Vida. She was baptized in the Christian church at Sheldon and later returned to a farm near Wadena. Surviving children are Howard of Edgewood, Marshall at home, and Mrs Alfred Nordhus of West Union, plus two grandchildren and siblings. Preceded in death by parents, husband, daughter Maude, and four brothers and four sisters. Funeral attendees from distance listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Wilton ‘Henrich
Howard
Marshall
Maude
Vida
Chris‘ian
Wadena
Edgewood
Alfred Nordhus
West Union
D. A. Hatkein
Herman Gandevehr
Rose Penfield
Muriel Brounke
Mitchel
Walter Nash
Lake Wilson
Minn
Casper ‘Jenson
Flandreau
Philip Devitt
Harrisburg
Harold Harkin
Oregon
Finn
John Burns
Bronx City
Wadena School Notes On Attendance And Projects
The Wadena School reports perfect attendance for Thursday and Friday since Christmas break. Seventh and Eighth Grades note a Book Club program with Sidney Corbin, Bobby Whittenbaugh, Frances Larson, and Joyce Erickson performing. The club donated fifty cents to the March of Dimes, and about four dollars was collected from the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Frida
Washington
Lincoln
St. Nelentine
Zach
J Science
Book Club
Song
Sidney Corbin
Ems
Bobby Whittenbaugh
Frances Larson
Joyce Erickson
Lois Cousins
Cemetery Association Officers Elected Last Week
The Elgin Ladies Cemetery association held its annual election meeting at Mrs. Robert Grimes home. Officers named: President Mrs. Max Thoma, vice president Mrs. L. G. Leh Tan, secretary Mrs. Tille Hanson, treasurer Mrs. Lulu Schmid, directors Mrs. Clare Kuster, Mrs. Walter Kohls, Mrs. Emma Olson, Mrs. Lena Cooley, and Mrs. Robert Grimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Ladies Cemetery Association
Robert Grimes
Max Thoma
L. G. Leh- Tan
Tille Hanson
Lulu Schmid
Clare Kuster
Walter Kohls
Emma Olson
Lena Cooley
Island resident confined to home hosts family visit
J. J. Grove of the island stays home as guests Mr and Mrs Lee Brainard and family of Poostville visit the Chris Wenger home for dinner. Tissy plans to remain a couple of weeks with her maternal grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Grove
Republican in Iowa lead headlines with party shakeups
A string of GOP moves in Iowa dominates the news with resignations and leadership changes. State Chairman Whitney Gillilland and National Iowa Committeeman Harrison Spangler face pressure after December letters from DeWitt attorney Marvin Levsen. Governor Beardsley weighs reelection amid spiking conjecture about Hickenlooper and Spangler. The party also plans Lincoln Day dinners and shifts in state posts including Miss Louise Keller named to assumption of homemaking education duties in Iowa April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Iowa
GOP
State Central Committee
Clear Lake
Broun
DeWitt
Marvin’ ‘C. Levsen
Whitney Gillilland
National
Harrison Spangler
Levien
Gilliland
Wrilliam S. Beardsley
Bourke Hickenlooper
Don Berry
Indianola
Hickenlooper
Spangler
Harry Linn
Department of Agriculture
Whitney
Gillilland
Bramine Ok
Gels
Louise Keller
Vermont
Iiowa
Edna James
Miss Keller
State Department of Public Instruction
Birth weights and total births reported by Iowa agency
The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 66,971 births in the last year with 29,430 males and 27,541 females. The average birth weight figure is continued on the back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa
Gunderson to Discuss Rat and Fly Control
Harold Gunderson extension entomologist L.S.C. will discuss rat and fly control at a meeting in Oelwein on Monday February 13 at 4 30 p m. The program covers livestock pest impact and new insecticides for fly control plus a farm and town rat eradication plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rata
Fayette
Harold Gunderson
L.S. C
Oelwein
Proclamation Declares Boy Scout Week in Elgin Iowa
Town mayor G H Falb proclaims February 6 to 12 as Boy Scout Week marking the Scouts 40th anniversary and urging citizens to support volunteer leaders and national jamboree participation at Valley Forge this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Congress of the
Boys of America
Iwhereas
Boy Scout
America
Valley Forge
Norrrratore Dery
Pies
Iowa
Elgin
G. H. Falb
Clarence Bush and Miss Elma Gross Wed in Hitchcock
Clarence Bush of Huron South Dakota and Elma Gross of Hitchcock were married January 29 at the Gross home. Rev Dickeson of Fairfield Bethel Church officiated the single ring ceremony. They will reside in Huron where both are employed. Bush is a son of Mrs Jess Moody of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Gross
Clarence Bush
Huron
Rhinehart Gross
Hitchcock
Dak
Rev
Dickeson
Fairfield Bethel Church
Mr. Bush
Jess , Moody
Elgin
Werhan Mill Fire at West Union Causes $15000 Loss
The Werhan feed mill in West Union burned Tuesday morning around ten o'clock at the south end of the business district. Estimated loss stands at $15,000 with the cause given as a defective oil heater. Also notes a ski accident injuring Tommy Waters and various social visits and illnesses among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werhan
West Union
Resignation at Gonzales Hospital by Georgia Schorl
Georgia M. Schorl, long time Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation staffer at Gonzales Texas, resigned after 19 months of service returning Saturday noon to her parents home. She supervised physical therapy and plans to join the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for epidemic aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia M. Schorl
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation
Gonzales
Texas
Albert Korn
Miss Schori
National Foundation For
Local Man on U S A Debate Team this Year
Two teams from Upper Iowa University travel to Northwestern University Evanston IL for an intercollegiate meet to debate this year s national speech question Should the U S Nationalize Basic Industries Negative side reps include Bill Bock Arlington and Earl Thompson Wadena with Don Wertzel Lakota for the affirmative Jim Barron Zion Al leads the affirmative team
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Iowa
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
U.S
Basic Indus Itries
Bill Bock
Arlington
Earl Thompson
Wadena
Jim Barron
Zion
Don Wertzel
Lakota
West Union Area Births Include Three New Babies
Mr and Mrs James Cuthbert Jr of Storm Lake welcome a 7 lb 3 oz daughter Merry Lynn born February 2 Mrs Cuthbert formerly Dorell Mitts Lawrence Schott and wife greet a 9 pound son Terry Allen born February 4 at West Union hospital and home. Shirley Sutter assists. Clarence Winkler and wife announce a daughter born February 6 at West Union hospital named Alice Jacquelyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cuthbert, Jr
Storm Lake
Merry Lynn
Cuthbert
Dorell Mitts
Lawrence Schott
Terry Allen
West Union Hospital
Tabitha Society to Meet February 16
The Tabitha Society of the Baptist church will meet at the church parlors on Thursday Feb 19 Hostesses are Maude Schaer Edna Miller Clara Durscher and Marie Jacob Devotions Ina Ruckdasch el Paper Wife of Peter Peters Mother-in-law Grace Simek music Florence Wenger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society of the Baptist Church
Maude Schaer
Edna Miller
Clara Durscher
Marie Jacob
Ina Ruckdaschel
Peter
Helen Zurbriggen
Elgin Panthers Take County Champs
The Elgin Sportsmen's Club met Monday evening at the school house with about 35 attendees. Two movies, The River and Trigger, Happy Harry, were shown and enjoyed. A lunch followed. A membership drive offers prizes for new members, first a reel and second a minnow bucket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Sportsmen’s Club
Trigger
Harry
Sportsmen's Club
Baptist Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Baumgartner Home
Mrs Clara Baumgartner hosted the Baptist Missionary Society with Mrs Toffeld Heck assisting. Program included devotions by Mrs Ittermann a season of prayer by members talk on activities of the societies Rev Ittermann reading World Day of Prayer by Mrs Louise Miller and a poem by Mrs Earl Kiple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Baumgartner
Baptist Missionary Society
Toffeld Heck
Ittermann
Baptist Missionary Societies
Louise Miller
Earl Kiple
Community Club Will Meet at School House
The Elgin Community Club will meet next Monday evening at the school building with dinner served by the domestic science department at 6 30. Members will be contacted for reservations but are welcome to attend if not. Chairman Light has no special business but there will be opportunities for suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Community Club
Domestic Science
Light
Robert St. John Returns to Upper Iowa Feb 13
Robert St John, world famed news commentator, will speak at Upper Iowa University gym on Monday evening February 13. This return appearance follows last year's popular Artist Series show. His address titled Man's Great Chance will cover timely global issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert St. John
Upper
Iowa
Upper Iowa University
Circle Meetings of WSCS in February
Circle Ada hosts Mrs. D. E. Naker with Mrs. Edith Berg assisting. Circle Ruth meets with Mrs. C. J. Robinson and Mrs. Christ Wenger assisting. Circle Naomi gathers with Mrs. G. J. Mosby and Mrs. R. A. Crider assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
D. E. Naker
Edith Berg
Ruth
C. J. Robinson
Christ Wenger
Naomi
G. J. Mosby
R. A. Crider
Masons Meet Next Week at Silver Leaf Lodge
Silver Leaf lodge A F and A M will hold its regular February meeting next Tuesday evening with new officers in charge. Officials hope for strong attendance to start the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge A. F. & A. M
Deeds and property transfers involving multiple parties
Deeds recorded show Hubert M Williams and wife transferring to Guy Williams and wife for $1.00 involving parts of sections 19 and 30 in township 95 range 7. O Lien Estate transfers to Alphie SH jT person and wife for $10,000 covering portions of sections 36-95-7. Warren E Joyce and wife transfer to Elmer Brockhus and wife for $1.00 involving parcels in townships 94-8. Contract Fifie B House to Herman M Jacobson and wife for $4,500 covering lots in West Union district 1794-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert M. Williams
Guy Williams
FE. O
Alphie SH
Jt Porson
Orad
Warren E. Joyce
Elmer Brockhus
Herman M. ‘Jacobson
West Union
Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Meeting
The Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday February 16 at the George Hanson home. Hostesses are Mrs Oscar Holden and Mrs Mervin Hunsberger. Remember to bring your Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
George Hanson
Oscar Holden
Mervin Hunsberger
Death of Mrs Amanda Phillips 73 in Postville
Postville resident Mrs Amanda Phillips 73 died Monday after a morning stroke at her daughter Mrs Walter Falbs home, where she had arrived Sunday for a visit. Funeral services were set for Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Schutte Funeral Home in Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Phillips
Postville
Walter Falb
Falb
Schutte Funeral Home
Decorah Visitors Stop by Medberry and Schneider Homes
Mr and Mrs Arthur Groth and Victor and Mrs Elsie Popenhagen of Decorah visited Sunday afternoon in the Walter Medberry home. Mr and Mrs Sam Schneider moved from the farm Monday to the John Metager home in Westin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Groth
Victor
Elsie Popenhagen
Decorah
Walter Medberry
Mm. John Metager
West In
Legion Dance Draws Full Case In Elgin
The Elgin American Legion hosted a very successful Tuesday dance described as a full case. Attendance and receipts figures were not available Wednesday morning. Imogene Mitts visited Monday with Walter Mitts at their home and plans to return to Iowa City late this week for work. The Baptist church Sunday school teachers and officers with the young people met Tuesday evening at the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Post American Legiion
Imogene Mitts
Walter Mitts
Iowa City
Elgin Panthers Edge West Union In County Final
Elgin Panthers defeated West Union 36 to 34 at the Elgin gym on Tuesday evening to claim county championship honors. George Howard scored 17 and Jack Hanson 11 for Elgin while Poon Waldron Jed led West Union with 15. Pantherettes lost to Stainey Stanley 25 to 16, then beat Fairbank 26 to 26 in a sectional consolation, fell to Aurora 56 to 18, and lost 29 to 12 to Winthrop in the next round. a fuller report is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Panthers
West Union Bombers
Elgin Gym
Elgin
George Howard
Jack Hanson
West Union
Poon Waldron
Silgin
Pantherettes
Stainey
Stanley Girls
Alice Grimm
Elgin Pantherettes
Fairbank
Arlington
Aurora
Winthrop
Fayette County CROP Drive Totals 3901.79 Reported
Fayette county chairman Rev. Chas. B. Mason of Oelwein reports total receipts of 3901.79 for the CROP drive. Some townships and groups had not reported including Pleasant Valley Union Dover Fairfield Elgin school. Funds sent to National CROP HQ to fund food aid for Europe and Asia. Clayton Drive totals 3527.46 with Volga Volga school St Olaf Farmersburg Highland Sperry Grand Meadow listed among contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Chas. B. Mason
Oelwein
Pleassant Valley
Union
Dover
Fairfield
Elgin
Europe
Asia
Clayton Drive
Clayton County
Volga
Volga School
St. Olaf
Farmersburg
Highland
Sperry
Grand Meadow
Thoman announces engagement of Ethel Mae Thoman
Mr and Mrs Bert Thoman announce the engagement of their daughter Ethel Mae to Earl B Garmoe of Fairfield son of Mr and Mrs C E Garmoe The wedding will be at Elgin in February Garmoe is in the insurance business Thoman formerly worked at Elgin State Bank and recently Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Waters
Postville
Mra
Bob Franzen
Castalia
Lillian Franzen
Cedar Rapids
Arno Fascher
Mary Keiser
C. Suga
Aplington
Linda Mitts
Kenneth
Fred Wede
Russell Wede
David Boleyn
Emil
Bobby Aswegan
Duane Barker
Curtis Gruyen
John Mitts
Louis Sutter, Jr
Bert Thoman
Ethel Mae
Earl B. Garmoe
Fairfield
C. E. Garmoe
Elgin
Garmoe
Miss Thoman
Elgin State Bank
Merchants National Bank
Progress Club at Steele Home Meets Monday Evening
The Progress Club gathered Monday at Mrs. Lula Steele's home. Delila Knudts on reported on the book Happily Ever After by Hartzell Spence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Lula Steele
Hartzell Spence
Delila Knudtson
Fire at Yost Home in Elgin Damages Furnishings
Elgin firemen were called to the Sam Yost home early Friday morning to tackle a chimney fire that burned for two hours before under control. The blaze caused considerable smoke damage to the home and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Sam Yost
Moore couple relocates to Steele building in Toe theston
Mr and Mrs Wm Moore moved from Cedar Rapids and will occupy the Steele apartment soon, renting the entire building. They plan a broader opening in about a month and are redecorating the store at Toe theston while rearranging fixtures and promising further announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Moore
Steele
Moore
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Cemetery Association
Dlaaming Gap
Arion
Ore Gon
Susen
Anthony Dey
Wadar
France
San Frencicco
Iowa Society For
W. Earl Hall
1Mason City Globe Gazette
Towans
Des Moines
U. S
Roger F. Warin
Warin
Gunderson
Gonzales Hospital
Tabitha Society
Fish and Wildlife Assn
Baptist Missionary Society Meets
Swan Anderson
Ogden
Renee
Dragline Pharmacy Commission
Hawkeye
Osceola
Bud Poortinga
Donna
Mary Ellen Reed
Beardsley
Essary
Poortinga
Yoel Holden
George Vaughn
Lyle Leath
Loren
Charlies City
Sam Lehman
J. M. Gehring
Phyllis
Albert Schupbach
W. P. Kohls
Sheldon Boyle
Ernc Holzer
Gordon Mosby
Lawrence Grimm
WSCS
Elgin Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Legion
Yost
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